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.
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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.
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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
1
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Day
Age
Mtg
Res
Sat
10 - 15
8
$221
ALMADEN LAKE PARK
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2
ALMADEN LAKE PARK
3
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ALMADEN LAKE PARK
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4
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.
Register at www.sjregistration.com
6
ARCADIA BALL PARK
7
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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.
3 9
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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
21
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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FITNESS & DROP-IN GYM Start your fitness journey today. Lose weight, get in shape, build muscle, and be healthy.
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NEW
MEMBERSHIP PRICES STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024
Annual Membership
$100
Monthly Membership
$10
Daily Drop-in Adult
$5.50
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