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Recreational Activities
CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP) 24700 McBeam Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-1050 www.calarts.edu
Offers free, after school and school-based arts programs for youth ages 6-18 in every discipline taught at CalArts. They also offer summer arts programs for youth. Program is FREE.
George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex Gymnasium 20870 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (661) 250-3758
The Sports Complex is an open recreation facility with regularly scheduled interim sports. It includes two full basketball courts with can convert into volleyball courts as well. The facility also includes enclosed racquetball courts along the back wall. A sand volleyball court and two full sized basketball courts are located outside next to the gymnasium. These are open to the public at no charge. FREE membership card required. Parent must be present to sign membership application is the applicant is under 18.
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm Friday 8:00am-9:00pm Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm Sunday 8:00am-9:00pm
Santa Clarita Skatepark 20840 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91387 (661) 250-3700 ~ (661) 250-3747 www.scskatepark.com
Skateboarding lesson for children are available starting at 8:00am. Junior Skate (riders 12 & under) – Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 10:00am
Birthday Party Rental Time (select Saturday’s, AprilOctober) from 10:00am - 12:30pm
Hours:
8:00am-8:00pm
New Leash On Life 16742 Placerita Canyon Road Newhall, CA 91321 (661) 255-0097 www.nlol.org
Saving animals and improving the lives of people. Services include: Adoptions, Sponsorship, Day Care, and Training.
Volunteer Program (Ages 8 and up - Minors under 16 years of age needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian) They request a one time $25 membership donation.
Santa Clarita Public Library http://www.santaclaritalibrary.com/
Attend a free workshop or let the afternoon slip away as you dive into a good book. Libraries offer free wireless internet access as well as computers that can be used with a library card. Extensive DVD, audio book, and CD collections, and assorted free adult and children’s programming.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library 18601 Soledad Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (661) 259-0750
Old Town Newhall Library 24500 Main Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (661) 259-0750
Valencia Library 23743 West Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 259-0750
William S. Hart Park and Museum 24151 Newhall Avenue Newhall, California 91321 Museum Information (661) 254-4584 Park Information (661) 259-0855 www.hartmuseum.org
The William S. Hart Park and Museum is the former retirement home of the famed silent film actor and director who produced a series of hit Western movies in the early 1900’s. His beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival Style Mansion exhibits an impressive collection of Western artwork by noted artists Charles M. Russell, Frederic Remington, and Joe de Yong, as well as moments from early Hollywood, personal furnishings and effects, and artifacts representing multiple Native American cultures. Cost is Free.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley 24909 Newhall Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (661) 254-2582 www.scvboysandgirlsclub.org
After school program and day camp. Services: Homework help, tutoring, and computer use, photography, public art, and communication skills, Keystone Club and Torch Club, basketball, softball, soccer, arena hockey, flag football, Smart Girls and Smart Boys Life Skills programs. Annual fee: $36.
Summer program starts on June and runs from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Extended care available at $10 per day from 7am- 11:00am. Fee: $36 per week.
Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA 26147 Mc Bean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 253-3593 www.ymcala.org/scv www.ymcala.org
They offer scholarships for low-income families and their children. The caregiver must pick up the application form at the main office. The scholarships are on a first come first served basis.
All YMCA’s have a Counselor in Training Program. Youth’s ages 16-17 can participate at the local Day Camp or attend the Resident overnight camps as a Counselor and learn leadership skills under the supervision of an adult Camp Counselor.
Santa Clarita Parks
The following is a list of parks in the Santa Clarita Valley. Some of the parks they have a pool on site. Please contact the parks for further information about programs and fees. *The parks with no phone number have no office building.
