Regional Parks Spring 2024 Community Guide

Destination, Events & Sports

REGIONAL PARKS

SPRING 2024

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS INSIDE sanjoseca.gov/prns

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INCLUSION POLICY The City of San José, Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) encourages and supports the participation of individuals with all ability levels in programs and services. To facilitate opportunities for people with and without disabilities and to engage in leisure pursuits together, PRNS provides inclusion support services. These services include, but are not limited to interpreters for the deaf or hearing impaired, improved signage, activity modification, additional staff training, accessible equipment and facility features and support staff. To ensure the consideration of the requested accommodation, please notify the specific facility where the program is provided at least two weeks in advance.

For more information on inclusion opportunities, specialized recreation services and accommodations, please contact Therapeutic Services at 408.369.6438.

SCHOLARSHIPS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THAT INSPIRE BELONGING EVERYWHERE. WWW.ACTIVATESJ.COM

APPLY AT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTER Scholarships are awarded to qualifying families only as funding is available. Completion of the scholarship application does not guarantee approval of a scholarship.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS YOUTH ENRICHMENT CLASSES ADULT CLASSES THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS

Destination, Events & Sports

REGIONAL PARKS THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Visit us online at www.sanjoseca.gov/prns 2. Walk into your local community center and register with the front desk 3. Mail to your local community center

REGIONAL PARKS ALUM ROCK PARK

15652 ALMADEN EXPY. SAN JOSE CA 95120 408-927-0868

15350 PENITENCIA CREEK RD. SAN JOSE CA 95127 408-794-6648

ARCADIA BALLPARK

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

647 S. KING RD. SAN JOSE CA 95116 408-794-6262

748 STORY RD. SAN JOSE CA 95112 408-794-6420

LAKE CUNNINGHAM ACTION SPORTS PARK

ALMADEN LAKE PARK

2208 QUIMBY RD. SAN JOSE CA 95122 669-275-4940

2305 S. WHITE RD. SAN JOSE CA 95148 408-794-7574

PAL STADIUM 680 S 34TH ST. SAN JOSE CA 95116 408-794-7489

DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH REGISTRATION? CONTACT THE HELP DESK

(408) 793-5565

SJREGISTRATION@SANJOSECA.GOV

CONTACT US ALMADEN LAKE PARK

15652 Almaden Expy.

San José, CA 95120 (408) 927-0868

ALUM ROCK PARK

15350 Penitencia Creek Rd. San José, CA 95127 (408) 794-6648

ARCADIA BALL PARK

2208 Quimby Rd. San José CA 95122 (669) 275-4940

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

647 S. King Rd. San José, CA 95116 (408) 794-6262

HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO 748 Story Rd. San José, CA 95112 (408) 794-6420

LAKE CUNNINGHAM ACTION SPORTS PARK 2305 S. White Rd. San José, CA 95148 (408) 794-7574

PAL STADIUM

680 S. 34th St. San José, CA 95116 (408) 794-7489

STAFF Almaden Lake Park & Alum Rock Park Lauren Ishii- Recreation Program Specialist Lauren.Ishii@sanjoseca.gov Arcadia Ball Park Justin Beck- Recreation Program Specialist Justin.Beck@sanjoseca.gov Emma Prusch Farm Park Patricia Rivera- Recreation Program Specialist Patricia.Rivera@sanjoseca.gov Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Kristy Benner- Education & Volunteer Coordinator Kristy.Benner@sanjoseca.gov Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park Justin Lucha- Recreation Program Specialist Justin.Lucha@sanjoseca.gov PAL Stadium Chris Boyer- Recreation Program Specialist Chris.Boyer@sanjoseca.gov

CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES Cesar Chavez Day Memorial Day Juneteenth

4/1/24 5/27/24 6/19/24

WHAT'S INSIDE SPRING 2024

1-6

ALMADEN LAKE PARK

7

ARCADIA BALL PARK

8

ALUM ROCK PARK

9-12

EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

13-20 HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO 21 LAKE CUNNINGHAM ACTION SPORTS PARK

22

PAL STADIUM

ALMADEN LAKE PARK

SPRING 2024

CAMPS Almaden Lake Spring Adventure Camp

Skyhawks Beach Volleyball

Go on a fun adventure with us this spring at Almaden Lake Park! Campers will enjoy an outdoor recreation experience filled with science & nature exploration!

Campers will enjoy hiking trails and special enrichment activities, while learning about animals and the environment, all while making friends.

Skyhawks Beach Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled program. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on bumping, setting, spiking, hitting and serving.

This class is designed for the beginning to intermediate player.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

353.4.1001 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Instructor: Skyhawks Date

Day

4/2 - 4/5

Age

Mtg

Res

Course #

Tue - Fri 5 - 12

4

$235

353.4.1053 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m.

Course #

LEISURE CLASSES

Time

Participants will learn about the proper procedures when gardening. This will involve prepping, things to keep in mind based on the seasons and plants/vegetables they are growing, maintenance that takes place after planting, and more about the insects that may pollinate/harm your plant. After learning how to garden effectively to get optimal results, participants will be able to put their skills and knowledge into practice by planting seasonal flowers! Participants will also be given a chance to create fun additions to their planter such as rock painting that they will get to take home!

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Tues

10 - 13

4

$115

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

4/30 - 5/21

Tues

10 - 13

4

$115

Time

353.4.1054 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m.

Grow Your Green Thumb

Date 3/26 - 4/23

Gone Fishing Participants will learn about the different fish that live in the lake, along with fishing techniques and tips.

Participants will get to practice everything they've learned at the end of each class and hopefully catch a fish of their own!

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

353.4.0402 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 4/6 - 5/25

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

353.4.0401

12:00pm-1:30pm

4/6 - 5/11

Sat

7 - 12

6

$127

Grow Your Green Thumb Jr. Participants will learn the basics steps when gardening, including how to take care of your plants to ensure growth! Participants will also be given a chance to create fun rock paintings to add to their take home planter!

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

353.4.0403

10:00am-11:30am

5/4

Sat

5-7

1

$28

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

353.3.0404

10:00am-11:30am

5/11

Sat

5-7

1

$28

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Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Sat

10 - 15

8

$221

ALMADEN LAKE PARK

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ALMADEN LAKE PARK

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ALMADEN LAKE PARK

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ALMADEN LAKE PARK

5

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ALMADEN LAKE PARK

SUMMER 2024

CAMPS

LEISURE CLASSES

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Skyhawks Beach Volleyball

Go on a fun adventure with us this summer at Almaden Lake Park! Campers will enjoy an outdoor recreation experience filled with science & nature exploration!

Campers will get to experience a variety of activities including outdoor games, learning about nature & wildlife, creating arts & crafts, participating in nature hikes, attending nature-based field trips, all while making new friends. Camp participants must bring their own lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottles, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, and sunscreen every day. Camp will be located at Almaden Lake Park.

Skyhawks Beach Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled program. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on bumping, setting, spiking, hitting and serving.

This class is designed for the beginning to intermediate player.

Instructor: Skyhawks Course #

Time

Date

353.1.1420 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. 6/24 - 6/28

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

353.1.1401 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 6/10 - 6/14 Mon - Fri 5 - 12

5

$268

6/17 - 6/21 Mon, Tu, 5 - 12 353.1.1402 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. *NO camp 6/19 Thurs, Fri

4

$238

353.1.1403 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 6/24 - 6/28 Mon - Fri 5 - 12

5

$268

4

$238

353.1.1404 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

*NO camp 7/4

7/1 - 7/5

Mon-Wed 5 - 12 & Fri

353.1.1405 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

7/8 - 7/12

Mon - Fri 5 - 12

5

$268

353.1.1406 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/15 - 7/19

Mon - Fri 5 - 12

5

$268

353.1.1407 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/22 - 7/26 Mon - Fri 5 - 12

5

$268

353.1.1408 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/29 - 8/2

5

$268

Mon - Fri 5 - 12

Course #

Time

353.1.1421 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Date 7/22 - 7/26

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Mon-Fri 10 - 13

5

$229

Age

Mtg

Res

Mon-Fri 10 - 13

Day

5

$229

Scholarships Available

The City of San Jose offers activity scholarships for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities who qualify. Scholarships will cover 50-70% of the class cost. Fill out the scholarship form and bring the necessary documents to any City of San Jose community center.

Contact any community center for information.

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ARCADIA BALL PARK

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SPRING 2024

ALUM ROCK PARK

SPRING 2024

AGENTS OF DISCOVERY (AOD) What is AOD? Agents of Discovery is an interactive app that allows you to learn more about the park(s) that we are in. Each site has a mission and within the mission are challenges that will teach you more about the park history and what type of animals, trees and insects live at the park.

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EMMA PRUSCH FARM PARK

SPRING 2024

CAMPS Spring Outdoor Adventure Camp

Grow Your Own Herbs

Come on down for some good ol’ outdoor fun on Emma's Farm! Spring Outdoor Adventure Camp at Emma Prusch Farm offers kids a unique opportunity to learn about nature and experience life on the farm. Each day campers will grow and harvest vegetables, play games, create arts & crafts, and, best of all, get to help take care of Emma's resident animals! Camp participants must bring their own cold lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottles, and wear comfortable shoes, and sunscreen every day.

Camp will be located at Emma Prusch Farm Park.

Learn how to grow your own herbs (rosemary, basil, thyme, dill, cilantro) at home to save money and promote sustainability.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

420.4.0413 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

5/4

Sat.

10 - 99

1

$18

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.4.0411 8:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. 4/8 - 4/12 Mon - Fri 5-12

5

$263

CLASSES Feed the Farm Animals Kids will have the opportunity to assist park staff in feeding breakfast to the ducks, goats, chickens, rabbits, geese, sheep and miniature pig.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.4.0410 9:30 a.m. - 10:30a.m.

3/30

Sat.

3 - 99

1

$12

Course #

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.4.0420 9:30 a.m. - 10:30a.m.

4/13

Sat.

3 - 99

1

$12

Course #

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.4.0430 9:30 a.m. - 10:30a.m.

5/4

Sat.

3 - 99

1

$12

Course #

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

5/25

Sat.

3 - 99

1

$12

Time

Time

Time

420.4.0440 9:30 a.m. - 10:30a.m.

Farm to Table Cooking Class Learn how to harvest and use fresh produce in our garden to make delicious, healthy dishes

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

420.4.0412 11:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m. 4/27 - 5/11

Day

Age

Mtg Res

Sat.

12 - 99

3

Scholarships Available The City of San Jose offers activity scholarships for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities who qualify. Scholarships will cover 50-70% of the class cost. Fill out the scholarship form and bring the necessary documents to any City of San Jose community center.

Contact any community center for information.

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$99

EMMA PRUSCH

SPRING 2024

CLASSES

Nature Walk and Talk

Clay Art in the Park

Learn about what typically grows (seasonal; native and non-native) and lives on a farm while taking a walk around the entire park with a tour guide.

Join us in the park for Clay in the Park! Participants will be able to create clay sculptures at Emma Prusch Farm Park

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.4.0415

10:30am-12:00pm

3/30

Sat

5-7

1

$26

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.4.0414

9:00am-10:00am

5/18

Sat

5 - 99

1

$18

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.4.0424

9:00am-10:00am

5/25

Sat

5 - 99

1

$18

Exercise in the Park Come exercise with us at Emma Prusch! Learn how to do different stretches and different ways to exercise.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

420.4.0416 9:00 a.m. - 10:00a.m. 3/30 - 5/25

EMMA PRUSCH

Day

Age

Mtg Res

Sat.

10-99

9

$61

SUMMER 2024

CAMP Camp San Jose Jr. At Camp San Jose Jr. your child will participate in an unforgettable summer camp! We combine camp traditions with a wide variety of enrichment and educational activities. Children will have the opportunity to create cool art projects, play games and, sing funny songs while ensuring CDC safety measures. Camp includes skill building, new friendships, and much more! Campers need to bring water, lunch and sunscreen each day. Each Camp San Jose Jr. session runs for one (1) week.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.1.1201 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6/10 - 6/14 Mon - Fri 3 - 5

5

$154

6/17 - 6/21 Mon, Tu, 3 - 5 420.1.1202 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. *NO camp 6/19 Thurs, Fri

4

$135

420.1.1203 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6/24 - 6/28 Mon - Fri 3 - 5

5

$154

7/1 - 7/5 Mon-Wed 3 - 5 420.1.1204 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. *NO camp 7/4 & Fri

4

$135

7/8 - 7/12

Mon - Fri 3 - 5

5

$154

420.1.1206 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 7/15 - 7/19

Mon - Fri 3 - 5

5

$154

420.1.1207 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 7/22 - 7/26 Mon - Fri 3 - 5

5

$154

420.1.1208 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 7/29 - 8/2

Mon - Fri 3 - 5

5

$154

8/5 - 8/9

Mon - Fri 3 - 5

5

$154

420.1.1210 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 8/12 - 8/16 Mon - Fri 3 - 5

5

$154

420.1.1205 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

420.1.1209 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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EMMA PRUSCH

SUMMER 2024

CAMP Outdoor Adventure Camp Go on a fun adventure with us this summer at Emma Prusch Farm Park! Campers will enjoy an outdoor recreation experience filled with science & nature exploration! Campers will get to experience a variety of activities including outdoor games, learning about nature & wildlife, creating arts & crafts, participating in nature hikes, attending nature-based field trips, all while making new friends. Camp participants must bring their own lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottles, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes, and sunscreen every day. Camp will be located at Emma Prusch Farm Park.

Instructor: City Staff

5-8 year olds: Course #

Time

9-12 year olds: Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

420.1.2001 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 6/10 - 6/14 Mon - Fri 5 - 8

5

$268

420.1.2011 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 6/10 - 6/14 Mon - Fri 9 - 12

5

$268

4

$238

6/17 - 6/21 Mon, Tu, 5 - 8 420.1.2002 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. *NO camp 6/19 Thurs, Fri

4

$238

6/17 - 6/21 Mon, Tu, 9 - 12 420.1.2012 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. *NO camp 6/19 Thurs, Fri

420.1.2003 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 6/24 - 6/28 Mon - Fri 5 - 8

5

$268

420.1.2013 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 6/24 - 6/28 Mon - Fri 9 - 12

5

$268

420.1.2004 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

*NO camp 7/4

7/1 - 7/5

Mon-Wed 5-8 & Fri

4

$238

420.1.2014 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

*NO camp 7/4

7/1 - 7/5

Mon-Wed 9 - 12 & Fri

4

$238

420.1.2005 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

7/8 - 7/12

Mon - Fri 5 - 8

5

$268

420.1.2015 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

7/8 - 7/12

Mon - Fri 9 - 12

5

$268

420.1.2006 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/15 - 7/19

Mon - Fri 5 - 8

5

$268

420.1.2016 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/15 - 7/19

Mon - Fri 9 - 12

5

$268

420.1.2007 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/22 - 7/26 Mon - Fri 5 - 8

5

$268

420.1.2017 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/22 - 7/26 Mon - Fri 9 - 12

5

$268

420.1.2008 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/29 - 8/2

Mon - Fri 5 - 8

5

$268

420.1.2018 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/29 - 8/2

Mon - Fri 9 - 12

5

$268

8/5 - 8/9

Mon - Fri 5 - 8

5

$268

420.1.2019 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/29 - 8/2

Mon - Fri 9 - 12

5

$268

420.1.2010 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 8/12 - 8/16

Mon - Fri 5 - 8

5

$268

420.1.2020 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7/29 - 8/2

Mon - Fri 9 - 12

5

$268

420.1.2009 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

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EMMA PRUSCH

SUMMER 2024

Hall Rental Fees Meeting Hall

Multicultural Center Hall (MCC)

Application Fees Basic Rate: $60 Discounted (Nonprofit) Application Fee: $40 Cleaning and Damage Deposits $250 Peak Hours: Friday 4:00pm - Sunday midnight Non-Peak Hours: Monday-Thursday(all day) & Friday until 4:00pm (Minimum 2 hours/Maximum 10 hours)

Peak Hourly Rate: $75/hour Discounted Rate: $50/hour Non-Peak Hourly Rate: $70/hour Discounted Rate: $40/hour

Peak Hourly Rate: $150/hour Discounted Rate: $70/hour Non-Peak Hourly Rate $100/hour Discounted Rate: $50/hour

A private party or organization, not defined as Non-Profit, holding a meeting/event/activity: • That is closed to the public • Private party Discount Hourly Rate—City of San José Departments, Government Agencies, Schools, Non-Profits (Non-Profits are defined as taxexempt organizations serving San José residents and at the time of application the organization shows proof of Federal and State tax exempt statues with a Letter of Determination) and San José Service Organizations which service Seniors, Youth or the Disabled (proof of organized structure: by-laws or articles of incorporation).

408-794-6262 Cancellation Charges Cancelling a reservation at any point will result in cancellation charges. No refunds will be issued for cancellations due to inclement weather.

More than 60 days

25% of estimated fees

Within 30-60 days

50% of estimated fees

Within 30 days

75% of estimated fees

Less than 48 hours

No refund

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HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

SPRING 2024

CAMPS Cadet Zoology Mythology

Zookeepers in the Making Camp

The worlds of myth, folklore, fantasy & fairy tales are full of animal-based creatures that we will discover, unearth & design. Fantastical beasts, crazy chimeras & other legendary creatures will inspire us through our classroom, park & zoo explorations in this summer camp experience.

Campers get to experience the behind-the-scenes thrills of zookeeping as they learn about the animals, clean enclosures, help create diets & discover animal training. This hands-on week blends real-world experience in with the games, crafts, activities, tours & animal encounters that make Happy Hollow Camps so special.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

322.4.1427 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Date

Day

Age

Mtg Res

6/3 - 6/7

Mon - Fri

9 - 10

5

$395

Instructor: City Staff Age

Mtg

Res

322.4.1421 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. 4/8 - 4/12 Mon - Fri 8 - 13

Course #

Time

Date

Day

5

$395

Jr. Vets Campers will learn the tools, tests & time it takes to care for the zoo animals. This camp will dive into the digestive, skeletal, muscular, respiratory & circulatory systems. We will set up an operation and stage a little bit of "surgery & diagnosis," as well.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

322.4.1426 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. 6/3 - 6/7 Mon - Fri 7 - 8

5

$395

Little Critters: Zooperheroes

Scholarships Available The City of San Jose offers activity scholarships for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities who qualify. Scholarships will cover 50-70% of the class cost. Fill out the scholarship form and bring the necessary documents to any City of San Jose community center.

Superhero powers are all the things that animals can already do! Campers will investigate the animals that have inspired the creation of famous superhero abilities through games, crafts, activities, behind-the-scenes tours & animal encounters.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

322.4.1425 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.

313

Contact any community center for information.

Date

Day

Age

Mtg Res

6/3 - 6/7

Mon - Fri

5-6

5

$395

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HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

SPRING 2024

CLASSES Family Fun: Make it Green

Paint Night @ the Zoo- Painting with Nature

We are going to "green the place up" by learning to garden together. We will add new plants and prepare some for your home garden.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1415

10:00am - 12:00pm

5/18

Sat

2 & up

Mtg Res 1

$40

A leaf print here & a petal added there. We will pull their colors & paint with their stems to create these masterpieces.This Friday night, after hours, animal art class is for adults only! Food, mock-tails, music & instruction while you sketch & paint a portrait of the star animal of the night.*

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

322.4.1417

6:30pm - 8:30pm

4/19

Fri

18 & up

5

$38

Family Fun: Touring Happy Hollow We are going to tour Happy Hollow along a series of passport stations as we learn about pieces of the park that might have been a mystery before.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1414

10:00am - 12:00pm

4/27

Sat

2 & up

Mtg Res 1

$40

Jr. Keepers- What A Wild Web We Weave Food chains connect into an intricate food web that all starts with the sun and recycles itself through death.Our zoo crew does it all & you can too! As you practice your new zookeeping skills, you will learn zoologists are scientists, too!

Instructor: City Staff

3

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1411

2:00pm - 4:00pm

5/11

Sat

7-9

Mtg Res 1

$35

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HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

SPRING 2024

CLASSES Paint Night @ Zoo: Let’s Add Charcoal

T4T: Backyard Buddies

We are going to go dark & add charcoal shadow shading into our paintings.This Friday night, after hours, animal art class is for adults only! Food, mock-tails, music & instruction while you sketch & paint a portrait of the star animal of the night.

Tales for Tots is a class for adult-child pairs to play & learn together. Classes include games, crafts, animal encounters, stories & songs. We welcome moms, dads, grandparents, nannies and more to join their little ones as they learn and play through hands-on fun.Have you ever gone exploring in your backyard, or maybe the park? What animals did you see? There are a lot of living creatures that live in our backyards.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1418

6:30pm - 8:30pm

5/10

Fri

18 & up

Mtg Res 1

$38

Sensational Seniors: When Animals Retire If you like Senior Safari, you are going to love being a "Sensational Senior". This monthly class includes mini walking tours, animal encounters, crafts, activities, and a light breakfast. This is a seniors-only program (50 years & up). This class meets on one Thursday a month from November to April. We are going to answer that often-heard question . . . where do the animals come from? You are going to learn the behind-the-scenes details of how reputable zoos acquire their Animal Ambassadors.

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1416

9:00am - 10:30am

4/18

Thurs

50 & up

Time

Date

Day

Age

10:00am - 11:00am

4/26

Fri

1-3

Mtg Res 1

Tales for Tots is a class for adult-child pairs to play & learn together. Classes include games, crafts, animal encounters, stories & songs. We welcome moms, dads, grandparents, nannies and more to join their little ones as they learn and play through hands-on fun.Together we will build fantastic & fun fairy gardens that celebrate spring & the birth of new, baby plants and animals.

Mtg Res 1

Course # 322.4.1404

T4T: Fun Fairy Gardens

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Instructor: City Staff

$12

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

322.4.1403 10:00am - 11:00am

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

4/5

Fri

1-3

1

$30

Scholarships Available

The City of San Jose offers activity scholarships for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities who qualify. Scholarships will cover 50-70% of the class cost. Fill out the scholarship form and bring the necessary documents to any City of San Jose community center.

Contact any community center for information.

315

Register at www.sjregistration.com

$30

HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

SPRING 2024

CLASSES T4T: Growing Up Wild

T4T: Warm & Fuzzy

Tales for Tots is a class for adult-child pairs to play & learn together. Classes include games, crafts, animal encounters, stories & songs. We welcome moms, dads, grandparents, nannies and more to join their little ones as they learn and play through hands-on fun.Babies hatch or are born and grow.

How long does it take before they look like their parents?

Tales for Tots is a class for adult-child pairs to play & learn together. Classes include games, crafts, animal encounters, stories & songs. We welcome moms, dads, grandparents, nannies and more to join their little ones as they learn and play through hands-on fun.Do you know that animals can have different kinds of fur? Their face fur can even be different from their tail or feet fur.

Instructor: City Staff

Instructor: City Staff

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1405

10:00am - 11:00am

5/3

Fri

1 -3

Mtg Res 1

$30

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1407

10:00am - 11:00am

5/24

Fri

1-3

Mtg Res 1

$30

Teen Paint Night: Painting with Nature A leaf print here & a petal placed there. We'll draw out their colors & paint with their stems to create this masterpiece.This Friday night, afterhours, animal art class is for teens only! Food, mock-tails, music & instruction while you sketch & paint a portrait of the star animal of the night.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

322.4.1419

6:30pm - 8:30pm

5/3

Fri

13 - 17

1

$25

T4T: Habitat Explorers Tales for Tots is a class for adult-child pairs to play & learn together. Classes include games, crafts, animal encounters, stories & songs. We welcome moms, dads, grandparents, nannies and more to join their little ones as they learn and play through hands-on fun.Into the forest we go to see who lives in and around the trees.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1406

10:00am - 11:00am

5/10

Fri

1 -3

3

Mtg Res 1

$30

Register at www.sjregistration.com

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HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

SPRING 2024

CLASSES Wild Science-Habitat Matching

Zoo U-niversity- Animal Toy Workshop

Animals find it, make it or take it, but they call it home. We will find where animals live and design a critter's home-sweet-home.

It's time to make toys for the critters. We are going to enrich the lives of the animals in our care with new scents, textures, sounds and tastes.Zookeepers do so much more than feed, water & scoop scat. Join us as we use our scientific skills of problem solving, emergency engineering, critical thinking, experimentation & enrichment design while solving zoo mysteries.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1408

10:00am - 12:00pm

4/6

Sat

4-6

Mtg Res 1

$35

Instructor: City Staff

Wild Science-Who Eats Who?

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1413

2:00pm - 4:00pm

5/25

Sat

10 - 13

Mtg Res 1

$35

Follow the chain of energy to see it flow from the sun to plants, to a bug and then a bird and on.

Zoo U-niversity- Animal Husbandry

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1409

10:00am - 12:00pm

5/4

Sat

5 -6

Mtg Res 1

$35

This is the time to gets our hands dirty with all of the animal care duties we have discussed. We are going to dive in and do it all.Zookeepers do so much more than feed, water & scoop scat. Join us as we use our scientific skills of problem solving, emergency engineering, critical thinking, experimentation & enrichment design while solving zoo mysteries.

Instructor: City Staff

317

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

322.4.1412

2:00pm -4:00pm

4/27

Sat

10 - 13

Register at www.sjregistration.com

Mtg Res 1

$35

HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

SUMMER 2024

CAMPS Cadet STEAM-powered Zoo

Cadet Zoology Mythology

Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics are at the core of this summer camp where we traverse potential S.T.E.A.M. career paths for our campers. We will be experimenting with different types of science from "Astronomy to Zoology" and tying in math & art in the best possible way. With the zoo animals, engineering design feats, various artistic media, outdoor field data collection, microscopes & other laboratory equipment, we are going to discover it all.

The worlds of myth, folklore, fantasy & fairy tales are full of animal-based creatures that we will discover, unearth & design. Fantastical beasts, crazy chimeras & other legendary creatures will inspire us through our classroom, park & zoo explorations in this summer camp experience.

Instructor: City Staff

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

322.1.1441

9:00am - 4:00pm

7/8 - 7/12

Mon - Fri

9 - 10

5

$395

Cadet Vets Campers will learn the tools, tests & time it takes to care for the zoo animals. This camp will dive into the digestive, skeletal, muscular, respiratory & circulatory systems. We will set up an operation and stage a little bit of "surgery & diagnosis" as well.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

322.1.1444

9:00am - 4:00pm

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

322.1.1437

9:00am - 4:00pm

7/1 - 7/5

Mon - Fri

9 - 10

5

$395

Cadet/In Training Zoolympics Nature's best competitors can run, jump & play better than our athletes. Campers will compete at their best through play like the animals do. We'll tap into our wild & untamed skills and become Happy Hollow Olympians.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Date

Day

7/15 - 7/19 Mon - Fri

Age

Mtg

Res

9 - 10

5

$395

322.1.1451

Time

Date

Day

9:00am - 4:00pm 8/5 - 8/7 Mon - Wed

Age

Mtg

Res

9 - 10

3

$237

Cadet Wild Rides What about the rides? Every camp season our animal enthusiasts want to know more about our "Frog Hopper", "Dragon Fliers" & "Danny the Dragon Train" experiences. This highly-requested camp will teach campers how the rides move like the zoo animals do & how we make it happen. We will combine a study of the animals & explore the rides through behind-thescenes tours, games, crafts, activities, animal encounters & wind-in-our-hair experiences.

Instructor: City Staff Course # 322.1.1434 Course # 322.1.1447

3

Time

Date

Day

9:00am - 4:00pm 6/24 - 6/28 Mon - Fri Time

Date

Day

9:00am - 4:00pm 7/22 - 7/26 Mon - Fri

Age

Mtg

Res

9 - 10

5

$395

Age

Mtg

Res

9 - 10

5

$395

Register at www.sjregistration.com

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HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

SUMMER 2024

Jr. Vets

Jr. Zoology Mythology

Campers will learn the tools, tests & time it takes to care for the zoo animals. This camp will dive into the digestive, skeletal, muscular, respiratory & circulatory systems. We will set up an operation and stage a little bit of "surgery & diagnosis" as well.

The worlds of myth, folklore, fantasy & fairy tales are full of animal-based creatures that we will discover, unearth & design. Fantastical beasts, crazy chimeras & other legendary creatures will inspire us through our classroom, park & zoo explorations in this summer camp experience.

Instructor: City Staff

Instructor: City Staff

Course # 322.1.1446

Course # 322.1.1448

Course # 322.1.1440

Course # 322.1.1432

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

7-8

5

$395

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Mon -Fri

7-8

5

$395

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Mon -Fri

7-8

5

$395

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

7-8

5

$395

9:00am - 4:00pm 7/22 - 7/26 Mon - Fri

Time

Date

9:00am - 4:00pm 7/29 - 8/2

Time

Date

9:00am - 4:00pm 7/8 - 7/12

Time

Date

9:00am - 4:00pm 6/17 - 6/21 Mon -Fri

Course #

Time

Date

322.1.1428

9:00am - 4:00pm

Course #

Time

Date

322.1.1436

9:00am - 4:00pm

7/1 - 7/5

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

7-8

5

$395

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Mon - Fri

7-8

5

$395

6/10 - 6/14 Mon - Fri

Little Critters/Jr. Zoolympics Nature's best competitors can run, jump & play better than our athletes. Campers will compete at their best through play like the animals do. We'll tap into our wild & untamed skills and become Happy Hollow Olympians.

Instructor: City Staff

Jr. Wild Rides

Course # 322.1.1450

Time

What about the rides? Every camp season our animal enthusiasts want to know more about our "Frog Hopper", "Dragon Fliers" & "Danny the Dragon Train" experiences. This highly-requested camp will teach campers how the rides move like the zoo animals do & how we make it happen. We will combine a study of the animals & explore the rides through behind-thescenes tours, games, crafts, activities, animal encounters & wind-in-our-hair experiences.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

322.1.1431

9:00am - 4:00pm

Course #

Time

322.1.1443

9:00am - 4:00pm

319

Date

Day

6/17 - 6/21 Mon - Fri

Date

Day

7/15 - 7/19 Mon - Fri

Age

Mtg

Res

7-8

5

$395

Age

Mtg

Res

7-8

5

$395

Date

Day

9:00am - 4:00pm 8/5 - 8/7 Mon - Wed

Register at www.sjregistration.com

Age

Mtg

Res

5-8

5

$237

HAPPY HOLLOW PARK & ZOO

STEAM- powered Zoo in Training

Little Critters: Dinosaur Roar

Science Technology Engineering Arts & Mathematics are at the core of this summer camp where we traverse potential S.T.E.A.M. career paths for our campers. We will be experimenting with different types of science from "Astronomy to Zoology" and tying in math & art in the best possible way. With the zoo animals, engineering design feats, various artistic media, outdoor field data collection, microscopes & other laboratory equipment, we are going to discover it all.

Discover the wonderful world of dinosaurs! We'll dig our way back through time to learn about these ancient animals, explore theories about their extinction, and meet some of their modern day relatives. Games, crafts, activities, animal encounters & behind-the-scenes explorations will guide our journey to the past.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

322.1.1445

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

5-6

5

$395

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Mon -Fri

5-6

5

$395

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

5-6

5

$395

9:00am - 4:00pm 7/22 - 7/26 Mon - Fri

Course #

Time

322.1.1439

Date

9:00am - 4:00pm 7/8 - 7/12

Course #

Time

322.1.1430

Date

9:00am - 4:00pm 6/17 - 6/21 Mon -Fri

SUMMER 2024

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

322.1.1429

9:00am - 4:00pm

Course #

Time

322.1.1449

9:00am - 4:00pm

Date

Day

6/10 - 6/14 Mon - Fri Date

Day

7/29 - 8/2 Mon - Fri

Age

Mtg

Res

11 - 13

5

$395

Age

Mtg

Res

11 - 13

5

$395

Little Critters: Zooperheroes

Vets in Training

Superhero powers are all the things that animals can already do! Campers will investigate the animals that have inspired the creation of famous superhero abilities through games, crafts, activities, behind-thescenes tours & animal encounters.

Campers will learn the tools, tests & time it takes to care for the zoo animals. This camp will dive into the digestive, skeletal, muscular, respiratory & circulatory systems. We will set up an operation and stage a little bit of "surgery & diagnosis" as well.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

322.1.1442

9:00am - 4:00pm

Course # 322.1.1433

Time

Instructor: City Staff Date

Day

7/15 - 7/19 Mon - Fri Date

Day

9:00am - 4:00pm 6/24 - 6/28 Mon - Fri

Age

Mtg

Res

5-6

5

$395

Age

Mtg

Res

5-6

5

$395

Course # 322.1.1435

Time

Date

9:00am - 4:00pm 6/24 - 6/28

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Mon - Fri

11 - 13

5

$395

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

322.1.1438

9:00am - 4:00pm

7/1 - 7/5

Mon - Fri

11 - 13

5

$395

Scholarships Available The City of San Jose offers activity scholarships for children, seniors, and adults with disabilities who qualify. Scholarships will cover 50-70% of the class cost. Fill out the scholarship form and bring the necessary documents to any City of San Jose community center.

Contact any community center for information.

3

Register at www.sjregistration.com

20

LAKE CUNNINGHAM ACTION SPORTS PARK

SUMMER 2024

CAMP Action Sports Summer Camp Join us this summer for an exciting outdoor adventure at the Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park. The Action Sports Park is the largest complex in America with diverse skill level riding features for skaters and BMX riders as well as scooters, roller skating and roller blading. The Park features the world’s largest full pipe and world’s tallest vertical wall along with mini bowls, a street course, rails and more! The bike park portion consists of a dual slalom track, beginner & advanced pump track, plus dirt jumps with slope style features. Weekly summer sessions are being offered for beginner level riders ages 6 – 13 years old. Instructional skateboarding, BMX, dirt jumping, and scootering lessons will also be offered.

Campers will also have the opportunity to explore the broader Regional Park and its many offerings for group games and tons of fun activities! We're looking forward to showing you everything this unique park has to offer. Camp participants must bring their own cold lunch, snacks, drinks, water bottles, and wear comfortable shoes. Action Sports Park has a pro shop with snacks for sale that is separate from registration enrollment.

Camp Sessions will provide: · Action Sports Equipment: various bike sizes/ styles, BMX and dirt jumpers, also skateboards and scooters. · Protective riding gear (helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards). Strongly recommend personal bike, skateboard, roller skates and/or scooters. Personal equipment cannot be stored on site. Equipment will need to be taken home at the end of the day.

A camp FAQ sheet will be provided to all registered participants via email before the first day of camp with additional details. For additional information please contact Justin Lucha at justin.lucha@sanjoseca.gov or Brian Mendiola at brian.mendiola@sanjoseca.gov.

Instructor: City Staff Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

352.1.0001 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 6/10 - 6/14 Mon - Fri 6- 13

5

$200

6/17 - 6/21 Mon, Tu, 6- 13 352.1.0002 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. *NO camp 6/19 Thurs, Fri

4

$200

352.1.0003 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 6/24 - 6/28 Mon - Fri 6- 13

5

$200

7/1 - 7/5 Mon-Wed 6- 13 352.1.0004 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. *NO camp 7/4 & Fri

4

$200

352.1.0005 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

7/8 - 7/12

Mon - Fri 6- 13

5

$200

352.1.0006 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

7/15 - 7/19

Mon - Fri 6- 13

5

$200

352.1.0007 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 7/22 - 7/26 Mon - Fri 6- 13

5

$200

5

$200

352.1.0008 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

7/29 - 8/2

Mon - Fri 6- 13

Annual Memberships For more information, please visit bit.ly/sj-lcasp and follow us on Instagram

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Register at www.sjregistration.com

PAL

SPRING 2024

CAMPS San Jose LEGO Engineering & Design

LEGO Dinosaur Exploration

Join Brick Tech this spring as we design, create and build our very own custom city. Participants will explore STEM, engineering and design concepts as they build their own individual piece of the City! Don’t miss this chance to let your little LEGO® lover learn and have fun while getting to build with peers in a collaborative project setting.

Instructor: Brick Tech Age

Mtg

Res

394.4.1000 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. 4/8 - 4/12 Mon-Fri 5 - 10

Course #

Time

Date

Day

5

$275

Join Brick Tech this spring as we plan, build, and test LEGO® projects based all around Dinosaurs! In this new offering we will explore STEM concepts relevant to all things Dino. Participants will build guided projects such as a security fence, transportation truck and a manual feeding apparatus. All projects will revolve around dinosaurs while providing an opportunity for hands on learning and learning through play, as well as peer interaction. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your LEGO® lover on the right track to speed ahead in this new offering from Brick Tech.

Instructor: Brick Tech Course #

Time

394.4.1001

1:00pm - 4:00pm

PAL

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

4/8 - 4/12 Mon-Fri 5 - 10

5

$275

SUMMER 2024

CAMPS

Pokemon Master STEM LEGO Camp

Minecraft with LEGO STEM Camp

Come explore your favorite Minecraft biomes structures and STEM concepts with LEGO®. Build houses and traps to defend against mobs. Build tools, mines, caves to explore and help Steve defeat the ender dragon! Please note there will be no video games played in this camp.

Kick off the break with Brick Tech and your favorite Pokemon! Participants will construct guided projects out of LEGO® materials as they learn STEM concepts with a hands on approach. Build a LEGO® gym and train and battle with Pokemon that you design!

Discover the secret of the Pokemon eggs and be ready to thwart Team Rocket wherever they show up.

Instructor: Brick Tech

Instructor: Brick Tech

Course #

Time

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

Course #

Time

394.1.1000 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. 5/27 - 5/31 Mon-Fri 5 - 10

5

$275

394.1.1001

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Future of Robotics with LEGO Spike Prime Camp Join Brick Tech as we design, build, program and test robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO® has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get hands on learning experience as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts. Everything will be provided from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build! Don't miss this opportunity to explore and create the future of robotics with Brick Tech!

Age

Mtg

Res

5/27 - 5/31 Mon-Fri 5 - 10

5

$275

Super Mario STEM Engineering using LEGO Materials Bring the world of Super Mario to life with Brick Tech as we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games and the movie! Participants in this camp will learn about the real-world STEM concepts involved in games such as Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Odyssey. Get ready to power up and help Mario to save the day and rescue Peach from Bowser in this video game themed summer camp!

Age

Mtg

Res

Course #

Time

394.1.1002 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. 6/3 - 6/7 Mon-Fri 6 - 12

5

$325

394.1.1003

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Time

Day

Instructor: Brick Tech

Instructor: Brick Tech Course #

Date

Date

Day

Register at www.sjregistration.com

Date

Day

Age

Mtg

Res

6/3 - 6/7 Mon-Fri 5 - 10

5

$275

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Monthly Membership

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