Summer 2023 Parks & Recreation Guide

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Reference the location key below to know where classes are taking place.

A note from the City

Information in the City of American Canyon Summer Activity Guide—including fees—may change without notice, despite our efforts to ensure its accuracy. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding and look forward to serving your summer parks and recreation needs!

REGISTER for classes

To register for Summer 2023 Parks and Recreation programs, visit CityofAmericanCanyon.org/government/ recreation and click on “Register for Activities.” Sign in or create a new account. Browse class offerings and register!

REGISTRATION Begins

Adult Activity Center 2185 Elliott Dr American Canyon, CA 94503

Recreation Center 2193 Elliott Dr

Canyon, CA 94503 Elliott Park 2246 Elliott Dr

Canyon, CA 94503 Napa Junction Community Center 300 Napa Junction Road American Canyon, CA 94503

Phillip West Aquatics Center 100 Benton Way

American Canyon, CA 94503

Wetlands Edge Preserve

2 Eucalyptus Dr American Canyon, CA 94503

Doubletree Hotel 3600 Broadway American Canyon, CA 94503 Community Park II 20 Benton Way American Canyon, CA 94503

As we embark on another summer season, it’s hard to believe that this is already my second summer serving this amazing community. Our Parks and Recreation team has been putting in tireless efforts over the fall and winter to reinstate beloved programs and services that were temporarily put on hold due to the pandemic. We are excited to share with you all the exciting plans we have in store for this summer, including a full-day Summer Camp "Canyon Kids" as well as indoor facility rentals, enrichment half-day camps, and so much more.

And the fun doesn’t stop there! We’re proud to collaborate with local nonprofits and community partners to host community events that celebrate our diverse and multicultural community, including Juneteenth and AC Pride. Make sure to mark your calendars for our 4th of July Celebration at Community Park II, where we will continue our parade, followed by our park festival and ending with a spectacular fireworks show. For a complete list of our amazing celebrations and community events, visit the Community Calendar on the City’s website, and don’t forget to subscribe to the City Manager’s Updates.

We’re dedicated to enhancing and expanding our programs and services within the Parks and Recreation Department, and we encourage you to get up, get out and play with us! We hope you take advantage and experience all that we have to offer—from our parks, trails, and open spaces to our recreational programs and services. Let’s make this summer a memorable experience for you and your family here in American Canyon. I hope to bump into you soon!

Happy Adventures,

Alexandra Ikeda Parks and Recreation Director

programs

Recreation Swim: June 20-August 12

M-F: 1:30 PM-4 PM

Saturdays: 1:30 PM-5 PM

Closures: 7/3, 7/4

Fees:

Residents: Adults $5 / Youth (3-12 yrs) $4

Non Residents: Adults $6 / Youth (3-12 yrs.) $5

2 & under: Free

Lap Swim

Session 1: May 1st-May 31st

Closure: 5/29

M/W/F: 10 AM-1 PM

M-Th: 7 PM-8:30 PM

Session 2: June 1st-June 30th

Closure: 6/19

• 6/1-6/16

M/W/F: 10 AM-1 PM

M-TH: 7 PM-8:30 PM

• 6/20-6/30

M-F: 11:30 AM-1 PM

M/W: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

Session 3: July 5th-July 31st

M-F 11:30 AM-1 PM

M/W 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

Session 4: August 1st-August 31st

• 8/1 - 8/11

M-TH: 11:30 AM-1 PM

M/W: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

• 8/14-8/31

M/W/F: 10 AM-1 PM

M-TH: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

Fees:

Daily Drop-in: R $6 / NR $7

Monthly Light Pass (8-Visits): R $44 / NR $51

Monthly Unlimited Pass: R $80 / NR $90

Aquatics Programs

Water Aerobics Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

The ultimate, low-impact aerobics exercise class is designed for all ages. Our water aerobics class features cardio exercise for a full-body workout in a fun and enjoyable environment. Grab your friends, bring your favorite equipment, come on down and participate in our aquatic fitness class. Participants have the option to register for a class or pay a daily drop-in. Missed class dates may not be refunded or transferred. No class on 5/29/23.

Jr. Guard Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Do you want to become a lifeguard, but you’re just not old enough? Well we have the program for you! Our Junior Lifeguard program will teach you what it takes to become an American Red Cross Lifeguard at the Phillip West Aquatics Center. Our program emphasizes on aquatic safety, teamwork, and leadership while introducing youth (ages 1315) to safe aquatic recreational opportunities. The program is designed to provide quality water safety education, develop an understanding and respect for the surrounding environment and culture, and improve participants’ physical conditioning. Class includes a Red Cross certification in basic CPR/AED and First-aid. Come spend your summer with us and learn what it takes to be an ARC Lifeguard!

No class on 7/3/23.

Welcome to the City of American Canyon’s Swim Lesson Program! As an authorized provider for the American Red Cross, it is our goal to provide the best aquatic training and programs to promote water safety throughout our community. We have partnered with the American Red Cross which has developed and designed a Learn-to-Swim program that we offer at the Phillip West Aquatics Center. Each class is tailored to the needs of our program participants so they can progress at a comfortable pace with hands-on instruction from our aquatic staff. This program focuses on building skills one step at a time, giving the opportunity to master one element before moving onto the next. All swim lessons are two weeks, meeting Monday through Thursday, for a total of eight (8) twenty-five (25) minute classes. Space is limited, and classes are expected to fill; register early and for multiple sessions to ensure your spot.

Group Swim lessons

Parent & Pollywog (6 months-4 years)

Our parent and child swim lessons are designed to create an enjoyable, non-threatening environment for infants and toddlers to learn to be comfortable in and around water with parent support. An adult is required to accompany each infant or toddler in the water for each swim lesson class. Adults will learn how to teach their infant or toddler important safety skills, as well as basic swim lesson skills. This class is held in a group setting.

Level 1: Guppies (4-12 years)

An introduction to basic swimming skills. Each class has a max enrollment of five (5) students to one (1) instructor. Participants will be introduced to the aquatic environment, develop independence and water competency, and will learn the following skills: blowing bubbles, holding their breath, retrieving a submerged object, and learning the minimum basic skills needed to be safe in the water.

Level 2: Turtles (4-12 years)

Designed to develop fundamental aquatic skills. Each class has a max enrollment of five (5) students to one (1) instructor. Each swimmer will participate in fun, engaging, and challenging swimming skills to continue to progress towards being an independent swimmer. Class skills include independently floating on their front and back, independent front and back glides, front crawl with arms and legs, and retrieving a submerged object.

Level 3: Stingrays (4-12 years)

Focuses on stroke development. Each class has a max enrollment of five (5) students to one (1) instructor. Swimmers will participate in fun, engaging, and challenging swimming skills to continue to develop their strokes to become better swimmers, be introduced to new swimming skills, and learn some water safety skills. This class builds on what was previously learned in Level 1 and Level 2. Some class skills include swimming front crawl for 15 yards, treading water for 30 seconds, and swimming elementary backstroke for 15 yards.

Level 4: Otters (4-12 years)

Focuses on stroke development. Each class has a max enrollment of five (5) students to one (1) instructor. Swimmers will participate in fun, engaging, and challenging swimming skills that will increase their stroke quality and build individual confidence in the water. Some class skills may include swimming front crawl for 25 yards, swimming back crawl for 15 yards, swimming breaststroke for 15 yards, and mastering front and back turns.

Level 5: Dolphins (4-12 years)

Stroke Refinement. Each class has a max enrollment of five (5) students to one (1) instructor. Swimmers will refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers in the water. Some class skills include front crawl for 50 yards, back crawl for 25 yards, stand and scull in the water for 30 seconds, tread water for 1 minute, and shallow dive to retrieve a submerged object.

Group Swim Lesson Fees

Semi-Private lessons

Shrimps (5-7 years)

This class is designed for swim participants five (5) to seven (7) years of age with a max enrollment of two (2) students to one (1) instructor. Class is designed around age, rather than swimming ability; swim lesson plans are custom made specifically designed around each participant’s swimming ability, allowing more one-onone instruction.

Lobsters (8-12 years)

This class is designed for swim participants eight (8) to twelve (12) years of age with a max enrollment of two (2) students to one (1) instructor. Class is designed around age, rather than swimming ability; swim lesson plans are custom made specifically designed around each participant’s swimming ability, allowing more one-onone instruction.

Private lessons

Private (3+ years)

Our private swim lessons are one (1) to one (1) student to instructor ratio. Each class is developed and designed to be structured around the participant’s swimming ability. Our instructors create individualized and custom swim lesson plans that are specific to the participant and their swimming ability. This class is perfect for participants as young as 3 years old to adults due to its one-on-one instruction and custom swim lesson plans.

Private Swim Lesson Fees

COMMUNITY EVENTSSummer 2023

Bike Bash

Date/Time: May 20th, 9-12 PM

Place: Community Park I

Fee: Free

Bike Education/Rodeo and skills test, followed by a Community Bike Ride.

Memorial Day

Date/Time: May 29th, 11 AM

Place: Veterans Park

Fee: Free

Honoring the fallen with special guests, music, and refreshments.

National Trails Day

Date/Time: June 3rd, 9 AM

Place: Newell Open Space

Fee: Free Take a Hike - Its National Trails Day!

Juneteenth

Date/Time: June 18th, 1-6 PM

Place: Main Street Park

Celebrate Freedom for African Americans.

AC Pride

Date: June 17th

Place: Community Park II

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community.

City Events

Become a Volunteer!

Sign up and volunteer your time. The Parks and Recreation Department offers one volunteer opportunity each month. For more information visit CityOfAmericanCanyon.org

4th of July

Date/Time: July 4th, 3-10 PM

Place: Community Park II

Fee: Free

Celebrate 4th of July with Parade, Festival, Food, Activities and Fireworks. Sign up to participate in the parade!

National Night Out

Date: August 1st

Place: Throughout the City of American Canyon—visit our website for more information. Sign up to host a party or check locations at CityofAmericanCanyon.org/NNO

Water Carnival

Date/Time: August 5th, 1-5 PM

Place: Phillip West Aquatic Center

Fee: Res $8/NR $9

Annual Water Carnival, games and rec swim.

S'mores and Meteors

Date/Time: August 12th, 8:30-11:30 PM

Place: Wetlands Edge

Fee: Res $6/NR $7

See the wetlands at night for a fun experience filled with s'mores, meteors, and silent disco.

Meet Me in the Street Series

Date/Time: 6/14, 7/12, and 8/9, 5-8 PM

Place: American Canyon Road American Canyon Chamber of Commerce Summer Series event!

To view all community events, visit: CityOfAmericanCanyon.org/community/residents/calendar-of-meetings-events

CityofAmericanCanyon.org

Saturday, August 5, 2023

1 - 5 PM

Swimming, activities, and treats

Phillip West Aquatic Center 100 Benton Way

Fee: Res $8 / Non-Res $9

3 PM Parade on Elliott Drive from American Canyon Rd. to Amarillo Dr.

4 PM Festival at Community Park II

Live Music, Free Activities & Food Vendors

Fireworks at Community Park II at Dusk Community Park II is located at the corner of Donaldson & Benton Way

Kids Cornhole League

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Youth Activities

Calling all kids, see who is best in the bags in American Canyon! Join us for our first-ever Cornhole league for Kids. All skill levels are encouraged. Sign up as a team of two to four members of friends, family, and school mates, and let’s have a bag of a time! Team Captains are responsible for registering their teams via CivicRec.

AC Open Rec Badminton

Instructors: Grace Glenn

Come and play badminton with us! This time is reserved for players to let loose and play the great game of badminton. Open to singles and doubles play. Registration does not reserve a court for the entire time of play.

No class on 5/19/23 and 6/9/23.

JCMA Self Defense

Instructors: Jessie Corpus

Self-defense training teaches you how to stay aware of your surroundings and focus on safety. Learn important self-defense skills and improve your physical fitness, strength, and conditioning and get a great workout! Workout uniform can be purchased from instructor.

Mixed Combative Self-Defense

Instructors: Librando Castillo

Students will learn a hybrid form of self-defense that covers a range of fighting styles: kickboxing, submission grappling, and Filipino weaponry. Students will learn about self-discipline, physical fitness, competition, and self-preservation.

Wednesdays: 7-9 PM

Saturdays: 10 AM-12:30 PM

Youth Fall Basketball Clinic

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Join the City of American Canyon for the Youth Fall Basketball Clinic. This 4-week basketball clinic is designed to introduce the game of basketball to the youth, as well as build skills and confidence at a young age through fun drills, competition, and encouragement. Scores and standings are not kept, and players will be given equal playing time.

Come on down and play a pickup game of basketball or volleyball! Designed for participants 13 years and older. Pay a daily drop-in fee or sign up for a monthly pass.

Drop-ins are limited to 20 and subject to lower number due to space constraints. Please register for the monthly program to secure your spots. No class on 5/15,

Basketball & Volleyball Daily Drop-In

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Come play basketball and volleyball throughout the summer months without purchasing an Open Gym Pass. Daily drop-in sessions are offered from 5/1-8/28.

Volleyball is offered on Mondays. Basketball is offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Age: 13+

Time: 8-9:30PM

Place: AC

Drop-in Fee: Residents $8 / Non Residents $9.

Pickleball Drop In Clinics

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Open Gym Volleyball Pass

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Improve your volleyball skills during Open Gym! Additional closures may occur depending on activities requiring gym space. Registration must be done online, and provide month-long access.

Open Gym Basketball Pass

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Improve your basketball skills during Open Gym! Additional closures may occur depending on activities requiring gym space. Registration must be done online, and provide month-long access.

Introduce yourself to the growing sport of pickleball! We will start with a warm-up, practice, and scrimmage of the largest growing game in the nation. This is a single-day drop-in program. This class is NOT included in the Open Gym Pass

Super Soccer Stars: Age 2

Instructors: Super Sports Stars

Activities are presented using imagery relatable to children to support learning about the body and ball awareness. This class introduces physical activities, rich language exposure, and movements such as running, hopping, and jumping. Classes include fun dribbling and shooting activities to teach positive social interaction and basic skills of soccer!

Participants should bring their own soccer ball, water bottle, and athletic clothing.

Equipment will be provided unless otherwise noted by the instructor, participants are encouraged to wear athletic like shoes to participate.

Please note that there will be no class on 7/2/23.

Super Soccer Stars: Age 3

Instructors: Super Sports Stars

Get your child to be comfortable with the ball by further developing soccer skills such as dribbling, shooting, and the introduction to passing. This class includes partner activities to build social skills, and physical activities.

Participants should bring their own soccer ball, water bottle, and athletic clothing.

Equipment will be provided unless otherwise noted by the instructor, participants are encouraged to wear athletic like shoes to participate.

Please note that there will be no class on 7/2/23.

Super Soccer Stars: Age 4

Instructors: Super Sports Stars

Get your child to be comfortable with the ball by further developing soccer skills such as dribbling, shooting, and the introduction to passing. This class includes partner activities to build social skills, and physical activities.

Participants should bring their own soccer ball, water bottle, and athletic clothing.

Equipment will be provided unless otherwise noted by the instructor, participants are encouraged to wear athletic like shoes to participate.

Please note that there will be no class on 7/2/23.

Super Soccer Stars: Age 5-7

Instructors: Super Sports Stars

This class will help increase familiarity of space to enable children to develop team skills in a game environment. Emphasis is placed on the constant awareness of teammates so these skills can be easily transferred into the soccer game.

Participants should bring their own soccer ball, water bottle, and athletic clothing.

Equipment will be provided unless otherwise noted by the instructor, participants are encouraged to wear athletic like shoes to participate.

Please note that there will be no class on 7/2/23.

Youth Tennis: Beginner Instructors: Danny Thrower

This 4-week program introduces your child to the great sport of tennis in a fun and safe environment. Children will build their skills and learn to play tennis at a young age.

Unless otherwised noted by the instructor, participants will be required to bring their own racket, and wear athletic type shoes to participate.

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Youth Tennis: Private Lessons Instructors: Danny Thrower

Students will benefit from one-on-one experience with Tennis Coach Danny Thrower. The focus will be on individual skills and aspects of the game based on their skill level.

Unless otherwised noted by the instructor, participants will be required to bring their own racket, and wear athletic type shoes to participate.

Youth Tennis: Intermediate Instructors: Danny Thrower

Students focus on aspects of the game including rules, strategy, proper positioning and court etiquette. Emphasis is placed on strokes like forehands, backhands, serves and volleys.

Unless otherwised noted by the instructor, participants will be required to bring their own racket, and wear athletic type shoes to participate.

Youth Hip Hop: Beginner 1

Instructors: Lorrie King

Your child will find their style and attitude in this high-energy hip-hop class that encompasses classic dance style, yet is presented in a non-traditional street format. Students are provided a framework of choreography and introduced to rhythm, musicality, control, dynamics, posture, and performance.

Parents may be required to purchase costumes for showcases.

There is no class on 8/9/23.

Youth Hip Hop: Beginner 2

Instructors: Lorrie King

Your child will find their style and attitude in this high-energy hip-hop class that encompasses classic dance style, yet is presented in a non-traditional street format. Students are provided a framework of choreography and introduced to rhythm, musicality, control, dynamics, posture, and performance.

Parents may be required to purchase costumes for showcases.

There is no class on 8/9/23.

Youth Hip Hop: Intermediate

Instructors: Lorrie King

Your child will find their style and attitude in this high-energy hip-hop class that encompasses classic dance style, yet is presented in a non-traditional street format. Students are provided a framework of choreography and introduced to rhythm, musicality, control, dynamics, posture, and performance.

Parents may be required to purchase costumes for showcases.

Beginner Polynesian

Instructors: Legacies of the Pacific

Beginner Polynesian Dance is designed to differentiate the multiple cultures of Polynesia and is designed for beginners to progress to higher levels of dance. Classes will be focused on basics, footwork, and hand movement. The goal is to be able to perform a dance routine for the community. We encourage our dancers to allow their actions to speak for itself and understand that what they get is a reflection on what they give.

Youth Ballet: Sugar Plum

Instructors: Lorrie King

Your child will discover their joy for dance, improve coordination, increase body awareness, and increase flexibility through fun and basic movements.

Parents may be required to purchase costumes for showcases.

Youth Ballet: Beginner 1

Instructors: Lorrie King

Your child will discover the joy of dance, improve coordination, increase body awareness, and increase flexibility through fun and basic movements.

Parents may be required to purchase costumes for showcases.

Youth Ballet: Beginner 2

Instructors: Lorrie King

Your child will continue their love of ballet in our 2nd level class, with a focus on coordination, body awareness, and flexibility through fun movements through music.

Parents may be required to purchase costumes for showcases.

There is no class on 8/8/23.

Mini-Pom Dance Instructors:

Lorrie King

This is a movement-based class that focuses on sharp arm movements, execution of choreographic visuals, and dance cheer/team skills. Dancers will learn fundamentals of Pom positions, performance skills, and this class will push dancers to expand on their highenergy entertainment skills.

Parents may be required to purchase costumes for showcases.

There is no class on 8/8/23.

Pom Dance

Instructors: Lorrie King

This is a movement-based class that focuses on sharp arm movements, execution of choreographic visuals, and dance cheer/team skills. Dancers will learn fundamentals of Pom positions, performance skills, and this class will push dancers to expand on their highenergy entertainment skills.

Parents may be required to purchase costumes for showcases.

There is no class on 8/10/23.

Chess Novice: Level 1

Instructors: Kate Lauster

Come learn chess! Children will learn important principles, tactics, and strategies. Chess is a sport that teaches children deductive reasoning skills. After a 20-minute lesson, children will be paired and play chess. Chess Novice is a Level 1 course.

Chess Club: Level 2

Instructors: Kate Lauster

Come learn chess! Children will learn important principles, tactics, and strategies. Chess is a sport that teaches children deductive reasoning skills. After a 20-minute lesson, children will be paired and play chess. Chess Club is a Level 2 course.

Ukelele Basics

Instructors: Legacies of the Pacific

Designed for beginners to learn parts of the ukelele, how to tune it, and how to play basic chord combinations to play a song. The goal is to be able to perform a song, accompanying the dancers for the community. We give back to our local communities through song and dance.

Kids Paint Night

Instructors: Paint Bay Area

Nerf Battle

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Come and celebrate end of the Summer! Bring your Nerf blasters andwe will provide darts, and bunkers! Please make sure your child has proper eye protection (goggles, glasses, etc.) to participate in this program.

Add-on Fee: $3 to rent a Nerf Blaster.

Come join us and create your own masterpiece! We will supply the canvas, paint and brushes, and the instructor will teach you step by step how to paint a beautiful masterpiece. Take home your art at the end of the class. Bring your friends and we’ll provide the snacks. Families are welcome!

Dog/Cat painting on 6/28.

Unicorn painting on 8/2.

Paint night Youth NERF battle

5v5 Adult Basketball League

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Join the City of American Canyon for the 5v5 Adult Basketball League. Sign up with your friends to enjoy a great workout and competitive basketball games. Teams are required to meet a minimum of seven players and maximum of 12 players per team. Registration are fees per player.

Players are only eligible to play on one team.

Adult Co-Ed Softball League

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Join us for our adult co-ed softball league this fall! Teams are required to have a minimum of 11 players per team, with a maximum of 15 players; at least 3 female players per team and on the roster and field each game. Registration fees are per player.

Players are only eligible to play on one team.

Adult Cornhole League

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Bragging Rights in American Canyon are at stake! The increasingly popular game of Cornhole has a foothold in American Canyon and we will be hosting our first-ever Cornhole League in American Canyon. Sign up your team of two to four players and see who reigns in bags. Registration fees are per player.

Players are only eligible to play on one team.

Tennis: Private Lessons (Adult)

Instructors: Danny Thrower

One-on-one instruction of the fastest & most convenient way to improve one’s tennis ability. Choose what you would like to work on, or have Coach Danny go through the basic skills with you.

Adult (18+) Recreation & Enrichment

Line Dancing with Evolution Soul

Instructors: Coretta Grayson

Enjoy a great mind-body workout while dancing your way to better health! Not only is line dancing fun, it’s also a fabulous way to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. Join us and learn some great dances to upbeat music and come meet some friendly people who love to dance. No need for a partner!

Drop-In Fee per visit: R $7 / NR $8.

Spanish For Beginners

Instructors: Derrick Leonard

Spanish is the easiest foreign language for English speakers to learn, with a similar alphabet and many words in common. In this class, no previous Spanish knowledge is assumed. Whether you took two years of Spanish in high school or don’t know one word, you CAN speak Spanish. Let’s get started!

Zoom links will be sent out by instructor prior to first class date.

No class on 5/9/23 and 7/31/23.

Fit4Yu Boot Camp

Instructors: Fit4Yu

We offer and deliver challenge, motivation, camaraderie, and change. We care beneath and beyond the surface! Share your journey with us! Training systems include metabolic, strength, core, speed, agility, and power.

Balloon Animal Art for Beginners

Instructors: American Canyon Arts Foundation

Who doesn’t love balloons? Learning how to make balloon animals has never been so much fun! Join us and learn how to create many fun basic animal balloon sculptures. All materials are included (balloon/pump).

Paint Night

Instructors: Paint Bay Area

Come join us and create your own masterpiece! We will supply the canvas, paint, and brushes, and the instructor will teach you how to create your own beautiful art piece. We will provide the snacks to nibble on and to get your juices flowing.

Lotus Flower/Koi Fish painting on 6/7/23.

Sunset/palm/dolphin painting on 7/26/23.

JCMA Self Defense

Instructors: Jessie Corpus

Self-defense training teaches you how to stay aware of your surroundings and focus on safety. Learn important self-defense skills and improve your physical fitness, strength, and conditioning and get a great workout!

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Zumba Instructors: Kimberly Cantu-Haugen

Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body! This class combines all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. It will also boost your energy and give you a total body workout.

Adult Activities (50+)

Explore locally! Travel with your friends or make new ones as you board our van and set off to discover all the wonderful local treasures the Bay Area has to offer. These trips are one day excursions. You will enjoy site-seeing, shopping, dining, and tours. Trip fees include transportation.

Cornerstone Gardens, Sonoma

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Visit Cornerstone Sonoma, a wine country marketplace featuring a collection of worldclass shopping, boutique wineries and tasting rooms, artisanal foods, art-inspired gardens, and home to Cornerstone Gardens.

Bring additional money for admission, lunch, and shopping.

Guide Dogs for the Blind Tour, San Rafael

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Visit Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), where they believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. Come and visit the pets, and see a lesson.

Bring additional money for admission, lunch, and shopping.

Oakland Zoo (Bring your grandchildren)

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Come and Visit the Oakland Zoo, home to more than 750 native and exotic animals. This is a family friendly trip. We invite grandparents and grandkids to attend.

Oakland Zoo registration fee does not include admission price to the zoo.

Giants Game

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Come and see your San Francisco Giants play the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park.

Registration fee includes the ticket to the game.

Adult Activity Center Pass

Become a member to our Adult Activity Center!

Monthly passes are available for our members who like to participate in our Active Adult (50+) activities. Beat the line and sign up for our Monthly Pass - you can purchase 8-Visits or come as many times as you want with our Unlimited Pass. Unused pass visits are not transferable or refundable. All Active Adult (50+) activties also offer drop-in rates.

8 Visit Pass: R $8 / NR$10

Unlmited Pass: R$15 / NR $18

Yoga

Instructors: Nidia Romanbiles

Yoga can both improve and help maintain your overall health. Learn to control stress while increasing flexibility, strength, and balance.

Please note that there will be no class on 5/29/23 and 6/19/23.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Forever Young

Instructors: Nidia Romanbiles

Join us for fun and fitness. This class features basic stretches and exercises, low-impact workouts, and dancing. It is a great way to exercise your body and mind. Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably.

Please note that there is no class on 5/29/23 and 6/19/23.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Fit & Fun

Instructors: Pouran Shir, Maria Young, and Janet Duhu

Qi Gong (Tai Chi)

Instructors: Benny Borja

Qi-Gong is designed to promote internal energy through breathing, meditation, moving exercises, and standing postures. In this class you will practice basic warm-ups and short forms that will increase strength, flexibility, balance, circulation, and focus! Calm the mind and release the tensions of our modern-day lifestyles.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Jump start your day with Fit & Fun! Strengthen and tone your body and improve your overall health and fitness level. Class will focus on flexibility, toning, and balance along with reducing strews through meditation and laugh yoga. Class will consist of seated and standing exercise. Optional use of weights and bands can be used to increase fitness benefits. Participants will be required to bring their own equipment for the class.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Coloring & Conversation

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Come color, socialize, and relax. This group is open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression. You can bring your own coloring book, or we will provide coloring pages, pencils, and pens. No artistic skills are required.

There is a drop-in class scheduled the 2nd Wednesday every month.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

JCMA Senior Self Defense Workshop

Instructors: Jessie Corpus

Self Defense is a discipline that is intended for everyday people who want to learn how to stay aware of their surroundings and focus on their safety. Even if you never have to use the techniques you learn in class, the exercise you get through selfdefense training can have positive impact on your overall health.

This class is geared toward our older adult population.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Board Game Social

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

The AC Library is co-sponsoring a once-a-month Board Games Social! We will play a variety of board and card games. Players can bring in games and share them with other players.

There is a drop-in class scheduled the 3rd Wednesday every month.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Watercolors

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Indulge your creative side with this group of watercolor artists. Paint, draw, color, chat and be inspired by the creativity of others! Bring your current project and supplies to our open studio. No formal instruction is provided, but fellow students might be able to assist with projects. All levels are welcome.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Hula Fit

Instructors: Mary Medina

Use of Hula movements: arms, legs, and hips, as gentle exercises to a variety of Hawaiian music. All fitness levels welcome

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Cribbage

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Let us deal you in! Cribbage is a card game traditionally for two players, but commonly played with three or more. This game involves playing and grouping cards in combinations that gain points. Open to all levels of experience.

Please note that there is no class on 5/29/23 and 6/19/23.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Pinochle

Instructors: Parks & Rec Staff

Drop-in every Tuesday and Friday for a game of Pinochle. It is a great way to meet new people and have some fun. All skill levels are welcome.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Grow Gardens

Instructors: UC Master Gardeners

Join the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County to learn how to create beautiful and mobile gardens by growing in containers. Discover the appropriate plants, soils, and containers to use. Learn how to choose and arrange your plants to create pleasing long lasting results.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Blossoms

Instructors: UC Master Gardeners

UC Master Gardeners of Napa County will showcase a variety of bulbs, rhizomes, corms, tubers, and stolons. Learn how to plant several kinds of successive blooms, how to take care of them, and learn how to force them to bloom for a date-specific bloom.

This is a drop-in class.

Drop-in Fee: Residents $1 / Non Residents $2.

Zumba—Gold

Instructors: Kimberly Cantut-Haugen

Zumba is perfect for everybody and every body! This class combines all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. It will also boost your energy and give you a total body workout.

This class is NOT included in the Adult Activity Center Pass. This is not a drop in class.

CHALLENGE ISLAND

Slimetopia 1

Instructors: Challenge Island

Welcome to Slimetopia—an ooey, gooey, squishy, stretchy slime-drenched day camp extravaganza! Learn the science behind slime while opening your own Slimetopia Theme Park. Make at least 10 different kinds of the addictively playful polymer; from butter to bubble; from crunchy to munchy; from fluffy to foamy; from unicorn to color changing, we’ve got you and your STEAM Team covered (in slime, that is!) Don’t miss out on this Challenge Island bestseller!

STEAMwarts Camp

Instructors: Challenge Island

Pack your wizarding gear and join us for a magical week of spellbinding adventure! You and your housemates will take a full load of Wizarding Classes from Trasfiguration to Flying Broomsticks to Charms and Potions to Magical Beasts. This STEAMtastic camp will culminate with an enchanted graduation ceremony. A must for every wizard fan.

Slimetopia 2 Total Slime Takeover

Instructors: Challenge Island

Because you can never have enough slime! By colossally popular demand comes this squishy, squashy sequel to Slimetopia! You and your STEAM team will be oozing with excitement as you make at least TEN brand new kinds of slime: from icy to inflatable, from fizzy to fluffy, from cloudy to creamy, from gooey to glossy, from doughy to delicious. Register early before the slime totally takes over!

Summer Camps

Arcadia Mania Camp

Instructors: Challenge Island

This Kids-Choice Challenge Island adventure puts a 100% screen-free STEAM twist on popular video games: from Super STEAMio to Island Blox to Mine Island to Fort Island to retro-inspired games like Space Aliens and Pinball Machines. You and your STEAM team will swap game consoles from creativity and joysticks for creativity and joysticks for ingenuity and imagination as you take on Islands of low-tech STEAM challenges created with game-loving kids in mind.

Road Trip USA Camp

Instructors: Challenge Island

Rev up your R.V. for a cross-country STEAM adventure! You and your tribe will engineer your way from sea to shining sea, from the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge, from the Hawaiian Volcanoes to the Floridian Theme Parks, to an open road of exciting pitstops. This camp will have campers smiling from coast to coast.

CREATE & LEARN

Minecraft Modding Quest Unit 1

Instructors: Create and Learn

Let the fun begin! We start from the very basics of coding concepts in this fun-filled class. Students solve puzzles by coding an agent in the Minecraft game to move, take actions, and react to the environment. They are also given the opportunity to build open-ended puzzles on their own. We will cover core coding concepts including sequence, conditional, loop and more. All the puzzles and the projects are designed by our curriculum experts exclusively for Create & Learn. The class starts from the basics however it covers those pretty fast. For students who are new to coding, we recommend taking Scratch Ninja 1 and 2 before taking this class.

A Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC is needed for this activity. iPad is not supported.

Minecraft Modding Quest Unit 2

Instructors: Create and Learn

Students start to spend more time building openended projects in Part 2, which allows them to expand their imaginations and be creative even more easily. We also advance to teach intermediate coding concepts such as variables, event, and function. Using Minecraft as the platform, students can code to place and break clocks, build structures, spawn animals, develop mini-games, and a lot more. Not only can they play Minecraft, but they can also create their own favorite games as well.

Prerequisite: Must have taken Minecraft Modding Quest 1.

A Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC is needed for this activity. iPad is not supported.

Lights & Beats with Micro: Bit Unit 1

Instructors: Create and Learn

Learn how to control electronic components like LED lights, speakers, and sensors, while building fun games and interactive experiments. Review foundational coding concepts such as loops and conditional statements, and learn more about variables.

A Mac, Chromebook, Windows PC or (optional) Micro: Bit is needed for this activity. iPad is not supported.

Lights & Beats with Micro: Bit Unit 2

Instructors: Create and Learn

Build more fun games while exploring advanced Micro: Bit features such as radio and buttons. Find out how to have two Micro: Bits message each other. Plus you will learn how to code functions, and even master some cool math and security concepts.

A Mac, Chromebook, Windows PC or (optional) Micro: Bit is needed for this activity. iPad is not supported.

Scratch Ninja Camp Unit 1

Instructors: Create and Learn

This class uses Scratch, a platform developed by MIT, to teach fundamental coding concepts. We start from the very basics, so no prior coding experience is needed. Students will learn core coding concepts such as sequence, loop, and conditional. We will also use a wide range of Scratch specific capabilities including motion, sensing, control, and more. Your child will have a lot of fun as we build a new project in every session ranging from animation and games to storytelling. Students not only learn coding but also start creating from day one!

Even though Scratch runs on iPad, a lot of functionalities are not fully supported. To take this class, you will need a computer.

Scratch Ninja Camp Unit 2

Instructors: Create and Learn

In part 2 of our Scratch course program, your student will be challenged to be creative and solve tough (but fun) problems while learning how to create a cool interactive game with a ball, conquering a wizard tag game, building animations with moving and talking characters (also called spirits) based on their interests, and even navigating and customizing a jungle adventure! Students will build their critical thinking skills and learn core coding concepts such as loops, conditional, events, cloning, sensing and variables through exciting new projects in every session. Prerequisite: Students are encouraged to take Scratch Unit 1 or have at least 10 hours of Scratch coding experience, and are familiar with coding blocks including forever loop, conditional, motion, and sensing.

Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC is needed.

Budding Artists Camp

Instructors: Create and Learn

In this club your child will create a different art project in each session, including Minecraft skins, emojis, animation, photography and more. In each of these hands-on activities we guide students to explore emotions and feelings, to observe and understand artists elements such as patterns and symmetry, and to learn about art basics such as color palettes.

A Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC is needed for this activity.

Mobile Coding for Apps & Games Unit 1

Instructors: Create and Learn

In this course students will learn the basics of the mobile programming environment and how to code their very own apps. They will explore how to employ text, device sensors, and even the camera to build projects and games that involve image recognition, word games and riddles! Prerequisite: Must take Scratch 2 or be familiar with the concepts of loop, if then statement, and variables before you take the class.

A Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC or mobile phone is needed for this activity. iPad is not supported. A phone is needed if you would like to run the apps on a phone. (This is optional.)

Mobile Coding for Apps & Games Unit 2

Instructors: Create and Learn

This unit will build on mobile and computational concepts from the first unit. Students will learn how to build more complex and fun game applications, as well as networking and multi-user apps. Prerequisite: Must take Scratch 2 or be familiar with the concepts of loop, if then statement, and variables before you take the class.

A Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC or mobile phone is needed for this activity. iPad is not supported. A phone is needed if you would like to run the apps on a phone. (This is optional.)

Smart Devices: Arduino for Kids Unit 1

Instructors: Create and Learn

In this course students will learn the basics of the mobile programming environment and how to code their very own apps. They will explore how to employ text, device sensors, and even the camera to build projects and games that involve image recognition, word games, and riddles!

Prerequisite: Requires a computer (Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC or Arduino UNO) with Chrome Browser installed and a mouse. Arduino is not required. If you are getting an Arduino, we recommend an Arduino Starter Kit which includes some sensors. A phone is needed if you would like to run the apps on a phone (this is optional).

Smart Devices: Arduino for Kids Unit 2

Instructors: Create and Learn

In this course students will learn the basics of the mobile programming environment and how to code their very own apps. They will explore how to employ text, device sensors, and even the camera to build projects and games that involve image recognition, word games, and riddles!

Prerequisite: Requires a computer (Mac, Chromebook or Windows PC or Arduino UNO) with Chrome Browser installed and a mouse. Arduino is not required. If you are getting an Arduino, we recommend an Arduino Starter Kit which includes some sensors. A phone is needed if you would like to run the apps on a phone (this is optional).

play-well teknologies

Animal Adventures with LEGO Materials

Instructors: Play-Well TEKnologies

Let your imagination run wild with tens and thousands of LEGO parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by animal kingdom. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

Adventures in STEM with LEGO

Instructors: Play-Well TEKnologies

Let your imagination run wild with tens and thousands of LEGO parts! Build engineering- designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO building system.

STEM Explorations with LEGO Materials

Instructors: Play-Well TEKnologies

Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineering-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

Minecraft Engineering using LEGO Material

Instructors: Play-Well TEKnologies

Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecraft to harvest raw resources, and battle to the top of the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endlessness of LEGO with a trained Play-Well instructor.

Minecraft Master Engineering using LEGO Material Instructors: Play-Well TEKnologies

Bring your favorite Minecraft adventure to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors. In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the winter form taking over. If you can imagine it, we can build it.

Jedi Engineering Strikes Back using LEGO Materials Instructors: Play-Well TEKnologies

This is the way! Get ready to embark on you LEGO journey as we defend the Wookies on Kashyyyk, repair the Rebel shield generator on Hoth, and rescue Baby Yoda from Moff Gideon. Come explore a galaxy far, far away with the help of an experienced Play-Well Instructor and learn which “Force” is actually with us.

Canyon Kids (K -5 th)

Camp Connect (K -6th)

Take Charge teens (6 th - 8 th)

Don't miss out on the fun this summer with our Parks and Recreation Canyon Kids Summer Camp. Designed for kids entering Kindgarden to entering 8th grade! K-5th will be your traditional summer camp filled sports, activities, arts and crafts, and so much more. For Campers 6th-8th - they learn what it takes to be a Junior Recreation Leader! Sign up today, space is limited.

Week 1: 6/20-6/23 - Food Week

Campers will explore touching, smelling, experimenting, feeling, and of course tasting various foods. We will teach your camper ageappropriate skills including how to read recipes, prepare cooking stations, and make delicious food.

Week 2: 6/26-6/30 - Oceans Week

Campers will learn about animals and explore oceanic ecosystems. Observe the wonders of the ocean through live cameras, discuss the importance of ocean friends, and become an advocate to help protect sensitive species and environments. Arts and crafts will be included in this week’s activities to promote a fun learning environment.

Week 3: 7/5-7/7 - 4th of July Week

Let’s keep the excitement of the holiday going as we learn about historical pop culture and the history of American Canyon! Learn and explore through art, games, and activities. This week will be an explosion of fun!

Week 4: 7/10-7/14 - Art Week

Painting, acting, singing, dancing…oh my! Campers will explore the different types of art around the world —learning their origins and significance, expressing themselves through different art mediums.

Week 5: 7/17-7/21 - Parks & Rec Week

Learn how to be a Junior Parks and Recreation Leader through games, activities, and building your very own programs! Campers will learn all the various aspects of Parks and Recreation including sports, nature, outdoor exploring, and so much more.

Week 6: 7/24-7/28 - Nature Week

Explore the great outdoors! Learn about plants, animals, insects, and the environments they live in! With handson learning campers will be encouraged to learn, play and explore through various programs and activities around the great outdoors.

Week 7: 7/31-8/4 - Builders and Makers Week

Calling all novice engineers—this week campers will be encouraged to build and create with Legos and other innovative materials. Don’t miss out on having the opportunity to use your imagination to plan, build and make something incredible.

Week 8: 8/7-8/11 - Superhero Week

Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

Superheroes come in all shapes and forms—campers will explore fun and creativity through the process of developing characters and comics, from initial idea to completed page. They can look forward to penciling, inking, and coloring their own comic page. Come create an incredible comic story.

Canyon Kids camp (K-5 th)

Join our fun and energetic staff at our 2023 Canyon Kids Summer Camp! This all-day action-packed camp is perfect for campers K-5th grade. Each week includes themed games, activities, crafts, and in-house field trips. Please bring water, snacks, and lunch. Camp groups are separated by grade to ensure an engaging and fun environment for all. Camp runs Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm; daily drop-in is not available.

camp connect (K-6 th )

Important: This is not a half day camp option. Camp Connect is designed for campers enrolled in an American Canyon AM Summer Camp like Challenge Island, Playwell Teknologies, and Create and Learn.

Camp Connect is an afternoon summer camp for campers who are enrolled in an American Canyon AM Program from 9:00am-12:00pm. This is a convenient way to build your summer the way you want with our help and assistance. Campers attending an AM enrichment camp will be picked up by City staff at their classroom at 12pm and brought over to Canyon Kids Summer Camp. Campers offsite attending a City of American Canyon AM program will need to be transported by a parent/guardian to Camp Connect. Campers are required to be signed in by their parent/guardian each day. Each week may include themed games, activities, crafts, and inhouse field trips. Please bring water, snacks, and lunch. Camp groups are separated by grade to ensure an engaging and fun environment for all. This program meets weekly Monday through Friday from 12pm-4pm. Preregistration is required—this is not a half-day camp for individuals looking for half day care.

take charge teens (6 th-8 th)

Give your teens a summer to remember with our Take Charge Teens (TCT) Camp. TCT is designed to help your teen develop important leadership skills, build confidence, and learn what it takes to be a leader. Each week, campers will develop the skills and abilities to be Junior Recreation Leaders, participate in themed games, activities, arts and crafts, and so much more. Don’t miss out on all the summer fun!

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Facility rental information

The City of American Canyon offers a wide variety of parks and facilities to rent for your next celebration or joyous event. Each location has its own specific design and features unique elements; book today at CityOfAmericanCanyon.org/Recreation

Scholarship information

In partnership with the American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation, the City of American Canyon offers Recreation Scholarships to American Canyon residents. This financial assistance allows for eligible American Canyon residents to participate in our recreational programs and services. For more information on how to qualify and apply, visit our website:

CityOfAmericanCanyon.org/government/recreation Click on the “Apply for a Scholarship” button!

Staff directory

Park Picnic Rentals

Parks & Recreation Front Office (707) 648-7275 • parksinfo@cityofamericancanyon.org

Alexandra Ikeda, Parks and Recreation Director (707) 647-4568 • aikeda@cityofamericancanyon.org

Alana Behn, Interim Recreation Manager (707) 647-4572 • abehn@cityofamericancanyon.org

David Farley, Recreation Coordinator (Facility Rentals/Sports & Fitness Programs) (707) 647-5358 • dfarley@cityofamericancanyon.org

Sports Field Rentals

Stacey Johnson, Recreation Coordinator (Community Events/Recreation Programs) (707) 647-5333 • sjohnson@cityofamericancanyon.org

Ashley Logan, Recreation Coordinator (Aquatics) (707) 647-4566 • alogan@cityofamericancanyon.org

Liz Lozano, Administrative Technician (707) 647-4569 • llozano@cityofamericancanyon.org

Mariyah Caldwell, Admin Clerk I (707) 647-5339 • mcaldwell@cityofamericancanyon.org

Facility Rentals