Summer 2024 Activity Guide

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City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department

Phone: (760) 633-2740

Fax: (760) 633-2626

505 S. Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

Email: prca@encinitasca.gov

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm Friday, 8am - 4pm

Closed alternating Fridays

Youth Commission

Encinitas Community & Senior Center

Phone: (760) 943-2250

Fax: (760) 943-2262

1140 Oakcrest Park Drive Encinitas, CA 92024

Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm Saturday, 8am - 5pm Sunday, 12 - 5pm

Pacific View Arts Center

380 West F Street Encinitas, CA 92024

Website: Encinitasca.gov/PacificView

Email: arts@encinitasca.gov

Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 3pm

Meets the first Wednesday of every month (September - June), 4:30pm

Senior Citizen Commission

Meets the third Tuesday of every month (no meeting in July and December), 2:00pm

Commission for the Arts

Meets the first Monday of every month (no meeting in July), 5:00pm

Parks and Recreation Commission

Meets the third Tuesday of every month (no meeting in December), 5:30pm

Visit EncinitasCA.gov for City Commission Information

SUMMER 2024 PROGRAMS

FEATURES

Para obtener información en Español sobre nuestros programas, por favor no dude en llamarnos al (760) 633-2740. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarle!

Youth Scholarships

The City of Encinitas offers financial assistance for youth programs to Encinitas Residents who meet income requirements. Please contact the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department office at (760) 633-2740 for more information.

PROGRAM FEES

The cost of each course in this Activity Guide is listed in the details with the course description. In addition, please account for any applicable fees listed below.

Youth & Adult

The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is committed to providing inclusive programs and opportunities to increase individual potential for full and active participation in all activities and experiences. Requests for accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you require an accommodation, or need further information concerning inclusive or specialized recreation and accommodation for a city program, please contact us with at least 72 hours notice before the activity date. To request accommodation or for additional information, please email prca@encinitasca.gov or call (760) 633-2740.

Adult 50+

See page 38 for complete registration guidelines including IMPORTANT policies and fee changes for registration, transfers and cancellations.

PLACES TO PLAY IN YOUR CITY

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Park hours are dawn to dusk except for permitted events or unless stated otherwise. Beach parking and amenities hours are 5am - 10pm. Beach is closed 2am - 4am. No glass containers or polystyrene food containers allowed at City parks, beaches and trails. All parks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Special Event and Facility Use Permits are available for select locations. For complete details on all of the City's parks, beaches, facilities and recreational trails, visit www.EncinitasParksandRec.com or call the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at (760) 633-2740.

DISCOVER DIVERSE VENUES

FOR EVERY OCCASION

BIKE AND E-BIKE RESOURCES

If you ride, or are considering riding an e-bike in and around Encinitas, please take the time to learn what's allowed, what the applicable laws are and follow guidelines and recommendations for riding safely.

Visit www.EncinitasCA.Gov/Ebikes to find information and resources for safe cycling

City Cycling Bike/E-Bike Safety & Skills Class (ages 10 and up*)

Under the direction of a trained bike instructor, you will learn the rules of the road and practice essential bike riding skills. Learn where to ride, best practices, emergency maneuvers, and legal rights and responsibilities. The three-hour class is broken up into three parts: lecture, skills drills, and a guided road ride to put your new skills into action! Class content applies to both regular and e-bikes. Make sure your bike is in good working order and ready to ride. Some cycling experience is required as this is not a "learn-to-ride" class.

Encinitas residents will receive a refund of registration amount after completion of the course ($2.70 ActiveNet system processing fee is nonrefundable). *If under 16, parent registration and participation is strongly encouraged. For participants 12 and under, parent registration and participation required. For info and to register, visit www.EncinitasCA.gov/Ebikes.

Classes generally held 3rd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9am-12pm. Visit www.EncinitasCA.Gov/Ebikes for course dates and additional information.

Instructor: San Diego County Bicycle Coalition

Banquet Hall

Literacy Lab Courtyard Kitchen

THE WEEK Summer Camps

Encinitas Beach Kids (ages 6 - 8)

Jr. Lifeguards (ages 9 - 17)

Jr. Lifeguards Aid (ages 15 - 17)*

Little Groms Surf Camp (ages 5 - 8)

Big Groms Surf Camp (ages 9 - 16)

Beach Volleyball Camp (ages 7 - 15)

Pirates, Mermaids & Silly Sea Creatures (ages 5 - 7)

Sensational Superstars Camp (ages 3 - 7)

Talented Trolls Camp (ages 3 - 7)

Dance Camp - Calling all Superheroes (ages 3 - 7)

Seaside Day Camp (ages 6 - 12)

Counselor in Training (ages 13 & 14)*

Adventures in STEM using LEGO Camp (ages 5 - 9)

Movie Makers (ages 9 - 17)

Code Studio (ages 6 - 12)

Mad Science - Brixology (ages 6 - 10)

Mad Science - Secret Agent Lab (ages 6 - 10)

Mad Science - NASA Space Academy (ages 6 - 10)

Mad Science - All Stars In Science (ages 6 - 10)

Mad Science - Crazy Chem Lab (ages 6 - 10)

Mad Science - Inventors Lab (ages 6 - 10)

Mad Science - Red Hot Robots (ages 6 - 10)

Minecraft Engineering usinig LEGO (ages 6 - 10)

Pokemon Engineering usinig LEGO (ages 5 - 8)

Pokemon Master Engineering usinig LEGO (ages 9 - 11)

Abra Kadabra! Magic Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Build it/Break it Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Spa Retreat Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Harry Potter Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Jr. Zookeeper Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Chess Wizards Camp (ages 6 - 12)

Kids Baking Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Kids Cooking Camp (ages 5 - 8)

Incredible Edible Creations (ages 5 - 11)

Enchanted Fairytale Camp (ages 3 - 6)

Xtreme Dodgeball & Games Camp (ages 6 - 12)

SD Skatelife Camp (ages 5 - 12)

Soccer Shots (ages 3 - 5)

Soccer Shots (ages 5 - 10)

World Cup Soccer - Development (ages 10 - 13)

World Cup Soccer - High School (ages 14 - 17)

Volleyball Skill Builder Camp (ages 9 -12)

Basketball Advanced Skills Camp (ages 10 - 14)

Basketball Skill Builder Camp (ages 6 - 12)

Boxing Camp (ages 8 - 16)

DANCE AND MOVEMENT

Magical Munchkins (ages 2 - 3)

This is a gentle introductory dance class that includes tap, ballet and dance games. It is energetic, expressive, and fun and will have your magical dancer learning the dance basics in an age-appropriate way. Classes start with tap and then transition into ballet each week. Parent (or caregivers) presence required as adults participate as needed. Please save snacks for before or after class for a successful and safe learning environment.

Instructor: Dance to EvOLvE Staff

Location: Encinitas Community Center

6/25 – 7/23 3:30 – 4:10pm Tu $100 14392

7/30 – 8/27 3:30 – 4:10pm Tu $100 14393

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

8/17 – 9/14 10 – 10:40am Sa $100 14709

FREE / DROP IN At theCenter

Car Seat Checks

A certified American Medical Response (AMR) child passenger safety technician conducts free car seat checks.

Time: 9:30am-12pm

Location: Encinitas Community Center Parking Lot

Held first Monday of each month.

Pre-Star Shiners Tap & Ballet (ages 31/2 - 6)

Keep your Star Shiner moving in this tap and ballet combo class. This progressive class introduces curriculum goals through fun movement allowing your dancer to be challenged while expressing themselves. Classes start with tap and then transition into ballet each week. Dancers develop dance, listening, and coordination skills, including an emphasis on ballet terminology and technique.

Instructor: Dance to EvOLvE Staff

Location: Encinitas Community Center

– 8/27 4:15 – 5:10pm

Location:

– 9/14

Beat Breakers Hip Hop (ages 4 - 7)

This fun, high-energy kid’s dance class enables boys and girls to let loose while developing creativity, coordination, musicality, and listening skills. Activities include hip hop, and dance games in a non-stop action-packed class that will have you movin’ to the beats! All music and moves are age appropriate.

Instructor: Dance to EvOLvE Staff

Location: Encinitas Community Center

– 7/23 5:15 – 6:10pm Tu

14390 7/30 – 8/27 5:15 – 6:10pm Tu

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

– 9/14 10:55 – 11:50am Sa

14397

SPECIAL INTEREST

Tea Parties (ages 4 - 8)

Join us for a special event where your child will learn about good manners and social skills while enjoying tea and cookies. We will also play games and dance, have story time, and create a themed craft to take home. Don’t forget to put on your favorite party dress/outfit!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Kelsey Waters

5/18 10am – 12pm Sa $45 14298

Theme: Royal Tea Party

6/29 10am – 12pm Sa $45 14299

Theme: Summer Princess Tea Party

9/14 10am – 12pm Sa $45 14637

Theme: Royal Tea Party

CAMPS

Dance Camp – Calling all Superheroes (ages 3 - 7)

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dancing Superhero! This nonstop, hip-hop inspired summer camp is catered towards the unmatched energy of a hero or heroine. Superheroes will get to show off their hip-hop dancing powers in this summer dance camp that includes dance class, art projects, a Superhero skit, and games like scavenger hunts and obstacle courses. Here is your Superhero’s chance to save the day!

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Dance to EvOLvE Staff

Sensational Superstars Camp (ages 3 - 7)

Join our camp for Superstar Sensations in a world of rhythm and glitter! Campers will embark on an adventure, exploring their inner popstars and shining bright. Create art projects suited for a movie star, shake it out in a skit, and play captivating dance games. Get ready for a week of high-energy activities and creative expression. The Friday mini-show is for families, allowing our talented dancers to jam out and show off their popstar moves.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Dance to EvOLvE Staff

Talented Trolls Camp (ages 3 - 7)

Welcome to Talented Trolls Camp, where the magical world of Troll Village comes to life! Campers will dance and groove like their favorite Trolls characters, from Poppy's infectious positivity to Branch's cool beats. With energetic dance routines, creative Troll-inspired crafts, catchy sing-alongs, and whimsical skits, campers will embark on a week-long adventure filled with happiness and friendship. From making colorful accessories to acting out scenes from the Trolls movie, every day is a celebration of creativity and joy. The camp culminates in the Grand Troll Village Parade, where family and friends are invited to witness the campers' vibrant performances and crafts. Join us for a Troll-tastic week of laughter, music, and dance!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Dance to EvOLvE Staff

Enchanted Fairytale Camp (ages 4 - 9)

Join us for an enchanted summer camp adventure! Explore a new princess each day, discussing qualities of kindness, helpfulness, and bravery. Enjoy elegant snacks while honing table manners and conversation skills. Sing along, play games, and make a special craft to take home. Dress in your favorite costumes each day for the full princess experience!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Dance to EvOLvE Staff

DAY CAMPS

Seaside Day Camp (ages 6 - 12)

Are you ready to have some good old-fashioned camp fun? Seaside Day Camp is ready to provide you with an opportunity to be with your friends, play games, be in nature, and have some fun. Also, each week we will plan at least 1 field trip off-site! Plan to spend your break with us away from screens and the same daily routines. Great childhood memories are waiting to be made at Seaside Day Camp! Each weekly package includes: Monday to Friday core program activities from 9am to 3pm with additional extended care options.

Location: Glen Park Scout House Instructor: Recreation Staff

Seaside Extended Care (ages 6 - 12)

The fun continues at Seaside Extended Care. Additional A.M. and P.M. care is available for participants who are already registered for the week’s session of Seaside Day Camp.

Counselor in Training Program (ages 13 & 14)

Counselors in training learn leadership and work-readiness skills while having fun in a supervised day camp program. Interested youth must complete a program application, interview, and training before summer. Please contact Elle Camarena at (760) 943-2261 or ecamarena@encinitasca. gov for application and more information by May 15.

YOUTH / TEEN

ARTS

Exploring Creativity (ages 5 - 10)

We will be exploring process based art projects that focus on the experience of creating rather than the final product. Students will be experimenting with many different art mediums such as painting, drawing, printmaking and more! Each project is designed to encourage creative thinking, problem solving and self-confidence. Students are given the freedom to explore and make a mess and are encouraged to wear clothes they don’t mind getting paint on.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center Instructor: Stevie McCarley

BEACH CAMPS

Encinitas Beach Kids (ages 6 - 8)

Join in on the fun this summer in this non-competitive beach program, focused on learning and fun. Participants are taught beach safety and awareness, basic first aid, marine life awareness, water etiquette, teamwork and engage in plenty of play! Beach Kids will emphasize confidence building and selfesteem while playing games in a fun, beach environment. Visit www.encinitasbeachkids.com for more information.

Location: Moonlight State Beach Instructor: Crystal Hollins

Junior Lifeguards (ages 9 - 17)

Be a part of a 20-year plus Encinitas tradition. By combining education with recreation, participants learn about the ocean environment, gain professional lifesaving skills, and enjoy swimming, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, snorkeling and skills competitions. Our goal is to educate young people in ocean and beach safety while building self-confidence and appreciation for the ocean environment. Visit EncinitasJG.com for more information.

Location: Moonlight State Beach Instructor: Encinitas Lifeguards

If you are interested in becoming a Junior Lifeguard Aide, you must be between the ages of 15 and 17 and have prior experience in the Junior Lifeguard Program for at least one year. Visit the JG Aide page on the Junior Guards website at EncinitasJG.com for more information.

COOKING

Kids Baking Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Bake up tasty treats and dishes and more while channeling your creativity in decorating your culinary masterpieces. Learn to follow directions, work as a team and create a variety of recipes. The process is just as fun as the end result! Each week of camp creates different recipes.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Charlene’s Dance & Cheer

6/17 – 6/21 9am – 12pm M, Tu, Th, F

14313 7/8 – 7/12 9am – 12pm M-F

14314 7/22 – 7/26 9am – 12pm M-F

Kids Cooking Camp: Storybook Recipes (ages 5 - 11)

Cook up tasty treats and dishes and more while channeling your creativity in decorating your culinary masterpieces! Learn to follow directions, work as a team and create a variety of recipes such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Magic Ice Cream in bag, fairy bread, witches brew, Cinderella's bluebird nests, Goldilocks porridge, Fantasia Ballerina Tutu Marshmallow Pops, unicorn yogurt bites, Beauty and the Beast Pizza roses, Moana's Beach Sand Cups, Someone to Lava mug cake and more (camp session I) and Finding Nemo Fish Pizza, Little Mermaid Blue Pearl Cookies, Snow White Stuffed Apples, Moana Ohana Bread Pudding, Captain Hook's breakfast stuffed toast, Tangled spaghetti hair, Mickey Mouse Layered Fudge, Finding Dory Punch and more (camp session II) and Cinderella Magic Rice Krispie Wands, Princess Rainbow Dip, Gaston's Famous Cinnamon Rolls, Toy Story grilled cheese, Elsa's Frozen white hot chocolate, Ice Cream Pizza, Disneyland Churro Toffee and much more (camp session III)! Bring a water bottle each day.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Charlene’s Dance & Cheer

Incredible Edible Creations Camp (ages 5 - 11)

Forget what you've been told - in this camp, we want you to play with your food! Get ready to get your hands messy as we make everything from marshmallow art, edible finger painting, chocolate bowl making, edible monster trucks, campfire cookies, flower lollipops, no bake beach sand cake, sweet jello fish bowls, pretzel log cabins, edible glitter and much more (camp session I) and edible slime, magic potion, frosting play-doh, bread painting, marshmallow animals, school of fish sherbet, Jolly Lolly lollipop bouquet, under the sea graham cracker art, rainbow edible necklaces and much more (camp session II)! Best of all, eat it afterward! Satisfy your creativity and sweet tooth with a week of yummy food and treats! Pack a drink/water bottle each day.

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Charlene’s Dance & Cheer

DANCE AND MOVEMENT

Cheerleading – Dance & Tumbling Workshops

GO! FIGHT! WIN! Participants will use pompoms and learn the fundamentals of cheerleading technique including arc motions, jumps, kicks, cheers, beginning stunting and tumbling, sideline dances and a full routine to perform for families the last day of the session!

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Charlene’s Dance & Cheer

5 - 7

Beat Breakers Hip Hop (ages 4 - 7)

This fun, high-energy kid’s dance class enables boys and girls to let loose while developing creativity, coordination, musicality, and listening skills. Activities include hip hop, and dance games in a non-stop action-packed class that will have you movin’ to the beats! All music and moves are age appropriate.

Instructor: Dance to EvOLvE Staff

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

CAMP

CAMP

FITNESS

Karate - Beginner (ages 6 - 17)

International Karate League: Modified Okinawa ShorinRyu. Learn fundamentals of traditional karate for the purpose of developing character, respect, conditioning, and self-protection. Taught by a Sensei with vast experience teaching children, teens, and adults in a fun, disciplined, and supportive environment. For more information visit www.ikl.org

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Marc Pease

5/19 – 6/30 1:30 – 2:30pm Su $36 14271

5/22 – 6/26 5:30 – 6:30pm W $30 14275

7/7 – 8/18 1:30 – 2:30pm Su $36 14278

7/10 – 8/21 5:30 – 6:30pm W $36 14282

8/25 – 9/29 1:30 – 2:30pm Su $36 14279

8/28 – 9/25 5:30 – 6:30pm W $30 14283 No Program 5/26, 6/19, 7/14 & 7/17

Karate - Intermediate (ages 6 - 17)

This karate class further develops physical ability, mental acuity, and strength of character. Learn how to move like a martial artist, improving balance, posture, breathing, and ambidexterity. Further exploration of kata (forms), kumite (sparring), and self-defense concepts. Entry to intermediate class requires instructor approval.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Marc Pease

5/19 – 6/30 1:30 – 3:30pm Su $54 14273

5/22 – 6/26 5:30 – 7:30pm W $45 14277

7/7 – 8/18 1:30 – 3:30pm Su $54 14280

7/10 – 8/21 5:30 – 7:30pm W $54 14284

8/25 – 9/29 1:30 – 3:30pm Su $54 14281

8/28 – 9/25 5:30 – 7:30pm W $45 14285

No Program 5/26, 6/19, 7/14 & 7/17

SPECIAL INTEREST

Child and Babysitter Safety (ages 10 - 17)

Child and Babysitter Safety class is a community education program for youth ages 10-17, that covers child safety and basic care for infants and children. Topics covered include: sitter safety, infant and child feeding, diapering procedures, recognizing an emergency, child and infant CPR, and basic first aid for children. Participants receive a digital download of the booklet and a Babysitter certificate from the American Health & Safety Institute and an Infant/Child CPR certificate of participation upon completion. Instructor, Sue Lockhart, has been training babysitters in San Diego for 30 years. Group classes can also be scheduled for Girl Scout groups with a special discounted rate. Please bring a water bottle and light snack.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Lockhart Training

Children's Manners Class (ages 5 - 11)

Our four-week program aims to teach children the basics of social etiquette and polite behavior. Students will develop social skills that are essential for building positive relationships and communicating effectively with others. The class will be taught through interactive activities, role-playing, and discussions to help children apply what they have learned to real-life situations.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Kelsey Waters

Art School Portfolio Prep (ages 12 - 18)

Interested in studying art or graphic design in college, going to graduate school, or applying for grants and exhibition opportunities? This program is for you. Teens and tweens in grades 9-12 will learn how to describe and articulate their work, what skills and concepts to focus on, and how to get organized with the application process.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center Instructor: Mikey Kettinger

Positively College – Beginning the College Conversation (ages 14 - 16)

Beginning the college conversation: A Student & Parent Workship Talking about college leads to big questions - let's do it together and leave the room with answers. Through individual reflections, small group exercises, and whole group conversations we'll discuss application trends, standardized testing, financial aid, extracurriculars, college research, and more. For rising 9th, 10th & 11th grade students and parents.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Steve Bunyak

Positively College – Great Colleges for You (ages 14 - 16)

Beyond TikTok: Smart Ways to Discover Great Colleges for You. Yes to TikTok, but how else can you learn about colleges that will be a great fit for you? In this hands-on workshop, students will explore a mini college fair and discuss dozens of ways to gather college intel.This class is for rising grades 9, 10, & 11 students.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Steve Bunyak

Positively College – PIQs are not “College Essays” (ages 15 - 17)

The PIQs are Not "College Essays" and other U.C. Application insights. The U.C. system has a unique application process, so it's worth understanding its idiosyncrasies. We'll review GPA and activities basics, and also write one draft PIQ response to understand mechanics and best practices. This class is for rising grades 10 and 11 students.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Steve Bunyak

The Young Innovators Collective: Creative Expression (ages 6 - 12)

In our Creative Expression classes, kids will have the chance to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of performing arts. They'll explore various forms of expression, from dance to acting, and even get hands-on experience with filmmaking behind the scenes. Guided by our seasoned instructors, they'll collaborate with fellow innovators to workshop a special presentation for their families. It's an exciting opportunity for kids to unleash their creativity, foster confidence, and make lifelong memories in a supportive and friendly environment!

Location: Pacific View Arts Center Instructor: Taylor Pearson

ARIMAW Presents Abra Kadabra! Magic Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Abra kadabra! One of our longest running and most popular camps, Abra Kadabra! Magic camp offers campers the ability to get a plethora of different magic tricks and learn how to use each and every one to put on a spectacular show! In addition to these many tricks, we will also be building their magical wardrobe with a variety of magical crafts and having lots of fun magical games to test their knowledge and skill as magicians-to-be!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: ARIMAW Staff

ARIMAW Presents Build it/Break it Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Does your child have a bad tendency to break things around the house? Do you want a place where they can get that destructive energy out of their system in a safe and controlled way? If so, look no further than Build It, Break It camp. Here campers will be able to express themselves through building a variety of structures and items, and then get the satisfaction that comes with the boom and crash of tearing it all down.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: ARIMAW Staff

YOUTH / TEEN

ARIMAW Presents Harry Potter Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Experience the magic with Harry Potter camp! Join one of the Hogwarts houses, or make one of your very own, and earn house points and prizes throughout your time at camp. Learn lots of cool and confounding magic; hone your skills in mock wizard duels with water guns and balloons; make cool crafts such as your very own Snitch, Marauder’s Map, and customized sword of Godric Gryffindor; make potions of all colors and consistencies; and even play a touch of Quidditch (Yes, you read that right, we play Quidditch!). A magical adventure awaits at Harry Potter camp!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: ARIMAW Staff

ARIMAW Presents Jr. Zookeeper Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Do you love animals? Then you will love our Junior Zookeeper camp. Campers will learn cool facts about their favorite animals and the areas in which said animals live, play cool animal games, make cool animal crafts, and even receive the occasional visit from some of our amazing animal friends. We look forward to teaching campers to love and appreciate the diverse ecosystems that comprise our planet, and the animal friends that inhabit them. Possible animal friends to meet: Hawks, Fox, Raccoon, Chinchilla, Lizards and more! *Live animals are chosen based on best temperament and specific animals are not guaranteed on any given day*

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: ARIMAW Staff

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: The City of Encinitas offers financial assistance for youth programs to Encinitas Residents who meet income requirements. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department office at 760-633-2740 for more information.

LAS BECAS PARA JOVENES: La Ciudad de Encinitas ofrece asistencia financiera para programas juveniles a residentes de Encinitas que cumplan con los requisitos de ingresos. Para obtener más información, favor de comunicarse al Departamento de Parques y Recreación al 760-633-2740.

ARIMAW Presents Spa Retreat Camp (ages 6 - 11)

Parents, you aren’t the only ones that deserve a little R&R now and again. Introducing Spa Retreat/Spa-tastic! Camp, where your child will spend a whole week learning about and experiencing the various methods of relaxation and beautification through the luxury of experiencing it firsthand. Campers will work in groups as they practice things such as makeup application, hair styling and coloring (with one-day washable hair dye), skin and nail care, painting and other nail art, mani-pedis, and other various methods of relaxation and indulgence. Let’s be honest: it’s virtually a week-long slumber party/ spa session.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: ARIMAW Staff

– 7/5

F

14323 No Program 7/4

Chess Wizards Camp Camp (ages 6 - 12)

Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time, snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. We include all the materials necessary for your child to participate, but full day kids should bring a lunch. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Chess Wizards Staff

– 7/26 9am – 12pm

Pirates, Mermaids and Silly Sea Creatures (ages 5 - 7)

Sail with us on the high seas as we bring to life stories of pirates, mermaids and an ornery octopus or two! This is a creative drama camp that includes various acting exercises, games and adventures with a presentation for parents at the end of the week.

Location: Encinitas Library Community Room Instructor: The Park Dale Players Instructors

Pokemon Engineering using LEGO® (ages 5 - 8)

Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE

Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Camp (ages 5 - 9)

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-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.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Pokemon Master Engineering using LEGO® (ages 9 - 11)

LEGO® Master, I choose you!! In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, we need your help! Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title. Learn from our Play-Well Pokémon Masters so you can make it to the top!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Minecraft Engineering using LEGO® (ages 6 - 10)

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

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Movie Makers (ages 9 - 17)

This hands-on, interactive course will instruct students on the world of digital video design and production. Students will film, direct and edit their own digital video creations. Students enrolled in this course amaze their peers with green screen and special effects work.

Location: Encinitas Library Literacy Lab Instructor: Youth Tech Staff

– 6/13 9:30am – 12:30pm

YOUTH / TEEN

Code Studio (ages 6 - 12)

This course offers younger students a fun, interactive look at coding. Students will create virtual apps and write their own programs that they can share with friends and family. This course makes learning to code fun and explores problem solving and programming logic.

Location: Encinitas Library Literacy Lab Instructor: Youth Tech Staff

Mad Science – Secret Agent Lab (ages 6 - 10)

Become a Mad Science Secret Agent and take a fascinating journey into the world of detection, forensics and classified information. Learn code language to send secret messages as part of your mission. Use special spyglasses to help learn about surveillance and the important role it plays in security. Investigate a pretend crime scene and sift through clues to crack the case. As part of the Mad Science Bureau of Investigation you will gain observational skills that are used by secret agents.

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Inspire You Staff

Video Game Design (ages 10 - 17)

This course provides students with a fun interactive look at the world of mobile video game design and development. Students enrolled in this camp will learn the basics of video game design and produce several different interactive video games to share with their friends and family.

Location: Encinitas Library Literacy Lab Instructor: Youth Tech Staff

Mad Science – Brixology (ages 6 - 10)

This summer put your hardhat on and step into the shoes of an engineer with Mad Science! Campers spend the week learning about aerospace, mechanical, automotive, structural and nautical engineering. Through hands on construction projects using LEGO® bricks, teams of campers will complete engineering projects of varying difficulty levels. They will learn about aerospace engineering while assembling a space station, explore mechanical engineering while building boats and vehicles, and discover nature’s engineering secrets while investigating biomimicry. Let the tinkering begin!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Inspire You Staff

Mad Science – NASA Space Academy (ages 6 - 10)

Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in the NASA Space Academy camp. This is your chance to be a rocket scientist! Explore the science involved in rocket construction as you build and launch your own rocket. Watch an amazing rocket launch as it soars to the sky. Use teamwork to complete an important space mission and build a model space station. Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in our Mad Science planetary tour. This stellar camp is your ticket to the stars as you journey through the galaxy.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Inspire You Staff

Mad Science – All Stars (ages 6 - 10)

You have been selected to participate on the Mad Science All-Star team! Learn about famous scientists and inventors who were all-stars in their field of expertise. Follow in their footsteps as we equip you with the science skills needed to rise to the top. Together with your teammates, you will build super structures, create a volcanic eruption and examine rocks formed from volcanic magma. Soar high above as you build a kite and experiment with lift, aerodynamics, and air pressure.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Inspire You Staff

– 7/19 9am

Mad Science – Crazy Chem Lab (ages 6 - 10)

Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. Check out the colors of chemistry with the power of pH paper and create a stopperpopping reaction. Probe the properties of light and discover some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology. Campers have a blast as they make some crazy concoctions.

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Inspire You Staff

– 7/26 9am – 12pm

Mad Science – Inventors Lab (ages 6 - 10)

Join Mad Science as we take junior inventors on a journey of discovery from the real-life inventions of da Vinci, Edison and the Wright brothers to Isaac Asmiov’s dreams of future inventions. With a little bit of ingenuity, campers will be challenged to recreate some of the most important and exciting inventions of all time, including catapults, bridges, circuits and light bulbs! Next, they’ll overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and the most important tool of all-their minds!

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Inspire You Staff

– 8/2

Mad Science – Red Hot Robots (ages 6 - 10)

Join Mad Science for an introduction to robots! Throughout the week, campers will become robot engineers as they build a unique motorized robot that transforms into four unique creatures, each increasing in difficulty. Discover the inner workings of robots by experimenting with circuits, gears, sensors, and power supplies. Learn about robot programming and the different tasks robots perform in our world. Experiment with sound sensing, line tracking, and solar-powered robots.

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Inspire You Staff

8/5 – 8/9

YOUTH SPORTS

BOXING

Youth Boxing Camp (ages 8 - 16)

Sugar Boxing youth boxing camps are designed to build confidence, strength, sportsmanship, and accountability. In addition, students learn all the fundamentals of a real boxer in a safe, fun environment. Students get to put on boxing gloves (provided by the gym), workout on heavy bags, and perform partner drills. We encourage each student to do their best through positive reinforcement. Additionally, kids enjoy a fun interactive activity every day including rehydration and snack breaks

Location: Sugar Boxing Gym

Instructor: Dana Donahue

5/28 – 5/31 9am – 12pm Tu-F $240 14505

6/10 – 6/14 9am – 12pm M-F $300 14506

6/24 – 6/28 9am – 12pm M-F $300 14507

7/8 – 7/12 9am – 12pm M-F $300 14508

7/22 – 7/26 9am – 12pm M-F $300 14509

8/5 – 8/9 9am – 12pm M-F $300 14510

8/19 – 8/23 9am – 12pm M-F $300 14511

GOLF

Golf Clinic (ages 6 - 14)

This clinic will cover full swing, chipping, pitching, driving and sand shots and will develop etiquette and knowledge of the game. All levels of player’s welcome. Bring your own equipment; otherwise, balls and clubs will be provided.

Location: Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Instructor: Scott Newman

9/4 – 10/9 3:30 – 4:30pm W $250 14648 9/7 – 10/12 10 – 11am Sa $250 14649

DODGEBALL

Xtreme Dodgeball and Games Camp (ages 6 - 12)

This camp combines Dodge Ball, Capture the Flag, Hide and Seek, and Paintball simulation into a fun, fast-paced, adrenaline rushing game. Participants learn teamwork, strategy, and good sportsmanship. Physical fitness benefits include building speed, agility, coordination and throwing accuracy. The game is played with inflatable obstacles used for ducking, dodging and hiding.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium Instructor: Master Sports – Tedd Ekeroth

7/29 – 8/2 9am – 3pm M-F $250 14340

YOUTH SPORTS

BASKETBALL

Youth Basketball Shot Reps Advanced Shooting & Skills Camp (ages 10 - 14)

Receive next level training and an intense and fun workout that will focus on your shooting and cognitive response skills. Incorporated into the SHOT REPS camp is some of the latest technology that NBA teams and players like Steph Curry are using, including the Dr. Dish shooting machines and the Fitlight Trainer! The SHOT REPS program improves your overall game through efficient, quality reps. The camp is broken into approximately 2.5 hours of skill training and 1.5 hours of competitive games and scrimmages for an intense and productive workout. Includes: Basketball - Dri-fit Performance Shirt.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium Instructor: Master Sports – Tedd Ekeroth

7/22 – 7/26 9am – 1pm M-F $250 14341

Youth Basketball Skill Builder Camp (ages 6 - 12)

Build your physical and mental skills with this awesome camp that focuses on basketball essentials, giving every player the tools they need to succeed. This camp is filled with fun drills and games to improve your game. Incorporated into the curriculum is the Fitlight Trainer, to train your brain and your game! Students are divided into groups by skill and age to maximize their workouts and scrimmages. Includes: Basketball - Dri-fit Performance Shirt.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium Instructor: Master Sports – Tedd Ekeroth

6/24 – 6/28 9am – 3pm M-F $250 14342

7/15 – 7/19 9am – 3pm M-F $250 14360

8/5 – 8/9 9am – 3pm M-F $250 14343

SKATEBOARDING

SD Skatelife Beginner Skateboarding Clinic (ages 5 - 10)

SD Skatelife expert instructor Andrew Barbosa is offering a beginner skateboarding class designed to teach the fundamentals of skateboarding in a safe and comfortable environment. This class will focus on fundamental balance exercises, skateboarding safety, skatepark etiquette, ramp skills and beginner trick progressions! No experience needed. All students must wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads to participate (not provided by instructor). Contact instructor for skateboard rental options at: Andrew@sdskatelife.com

Location: Encinitas Community Park Skate Plaza Instructor: Andrew Barbosa

Code of Conduct

The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department Code of Conduct is to ensure respectful and safe participation in Encinitas recreation programs and activities. Participants, as well as parents of participating minors, may be required to sign Code of Conduct forms to acknowledge program rules, goals, expected behavior and/or consequential actions to support a positive and valued learning and/or recreational experience. This Code is also to be considered and adhered to by all contracted, voluntary and other support staff.

YOUTH SPORTS

SD Skatelife Intermediate/Advanced Skateboarding (ages 5 - 13)

Participants will work on intermediate and advanced trick progressions, including flat ground flip tricks, stairs, grinds, creating competitive flow runs, airs, pool skating and much more. All students must wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads to participate (not provided by instructor). Contact instructor for skateboard rental options at: Andrew@sdskatelife.com

Location: Encinitas Community Park Skate Plaza Instructor: Andrew Barbosa

5/16 – 6/20 5 – 6pm Th $125 14413

7/11 – 8/15 5 – 6pm Th $125 14652

9/5 – 10/10 5 – 6pm Th $125 14654

SD Skatelife Summer Camp (ages 5 - 12)

Join us at the Encinitas Skate Plaza for a week of skateboarding fun! Learn how to skate in a safe and controlled environment with expert instructors from SD Skatelife. This camp is designed to teach skateboarders of any level. Learn skateboarding fundamentals, meet guest professional skateboarders and make new friends. All participants must wear helmets, elbow and knee pads. Contact instructor for skateboard rental options: Andrew@sdskatelife.com

Location: Encinitas Community Park Skate Plaza Instructor: SD Skatelife - Andrew Barbosa Date Time Day Fee Course

6/17 – 6/21 9am – 1pm M, Tu, Th, F $200 14415

6/24 – 6/28 9am – 1pm M-F $250 14416

7/8 – 7/12 9am – 1pm M-F $250 14417

7/15 – 7/19 9am – 1pm M-F $250 14418

7/22 – 7/26 9am – 1pm M-F $250 14419

8/5 – 8/9 9am – 1pm M-F $250 14420 No Program 6/19

SOCCER

Soccer Shots Clinics

Introduce your child to the beautiful game of soccer in a creative, age appropriate, non-competitive setting. Soccer Shots classes develop strong youth beyond just the game of soccer. Classes are taught by coaches who are passionate about working with children and teaching soccer.

Instructor: Soccer Shots

Mini (ages 2 - 3)

Location: Cardiff Sports Park

7/14 – 9/22 9 – 9:30am Su $250 14672

7/14 – 9/22 10:30 – 11am Su $250 14673

Mini (ages 2 - 3)

Location: Encinitas Community Park

– 9/21 9 – 9:30am Sa $250 14669

– 9/21 10:30 – 11am Sa $250 14670 7/16 – 9/17

Classic (ages 4 - 6)

Location: Cardiff Sports Park

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: The City of Encinitas offers financial assistance for youth programs to Encinitas Residents who meet income requirements. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department office at 760-633-2740 for more information.

LAS BECAS PARA JOVENES: La Ciudad de Encinitas ofrece asistencia financiera para programas juveniles a residentes de Encinitas que cumplan con los requisitos de ingresos. Para obtener más información, favor de comunicarse al Departamento de Parques y Recreación al 760-633-2740.

Classic (ages 4 - 6)

Location: Encinitas Community Park

– 9/21 9:40 – 10:25am

Premier (ages 6 - 10)

Location: Cardiff Sports Park

– 9/22 11:10am – 12:05pm Su

Premier (ages 6 - 10)

Location: Encinitas Community Park

7/13 – 9/21 11:10am – 12:05pm Sa

YOUTH SPORTS

Soccer Shots Camps

Camps provide children with an opportunity to develop soccer skills, character, and creativity. Centered around a theme, children take part in soccer games, crafts, team building exercises, and even literature. The Classic and Premier Camps, though aligned with skills and character words, differ in their offerings and are designed to meet the appropriate age of the groups.

Location: Encinitas Community Park Instructor: Soccer Shots

Half Day Camp - Classic (ages 3 - 5) Date

6/24 – 6/28 9am – 12pm M-F $250 14184

7/15 – 7/19 9am – 12pm M-F $250 14194

7/22 – 7/26 9am – 12pm M-F $250 14196

8/5 – 8/9 9am – 12pm M-F $250 14198

Half Day Camp - Premier (ages 5 - 10) Date

6/24 – 6/28 9am – 12pm M-F $250 14185

7/15 – 7/19 9am – 12pm M-F $250 14195

7/22 – 7/26 9am – 12pm M-F $250 14197

8/5 – 8/9 9am – 12pm M-F $250 14199

Full Day Camp - Classic (ages 3 - 5)

6/24 – 6/28 9am – 3pm M-F $450 14182

7/15 – 7/19 9am – 3pm M-F $450 14186

7/22 – 7/26 9am – 3pm M-F $450 14187

8/5 – 8/9 9am – 3pm M-F $450 14188

Full Day Camp - Premier (ages 5 - 10)

6/24 – 6/28 9am – 3pm M-F $450 14183

7/15 – 7/19 9am – 3pm M-F $450 14191

7/22 – 7/26 9am – 3pm M-F $450 14192

8/5 – 8/9 9am – 3pm M-F $450 14193

World Cup Soccer Camp – Development Academy (ages 10 - 13)

In the morning, we focus on technique training and developing skills that will help players perform at the next level. We emphasize games and tactical understanding in the afternoon. Our coaches are well-trained and will provide a camp that is fun and challenging for every level of play. All fees include a World Cup Soccer Camp T-shirt, a player's evaluation and a camp memento. Complimentary Early Drop-off starts at 9am, instruction starts at 9:30am.

Location: Encinitas Community Park Instructor: World Cup Soccer Staff

Half Day Camp

– 8/9 9am – 12:30pm

Day Camp

World Cup Soccer Camp – High School Players (ages 14 -

17)

Our coaches focus on preparing players for high school tryouts and the upcoming season. Mornings are dedicated to intensive and motivating skill training and coordination. The afternoon is dedicated to matches and conditioning. These camps are physically challenging and designed to push players to the next level. All fees include a World Cup Soccer Camp T-shirt, a player's evaluation and a camp memento. Complimentary Early Drop-off starts at 9am, instruction starts at 9:30am.

Location: Encinitas Community Park Instructor: World Cup Soccer Staff

Half Day Camp

7/8 – 7/12 9am – 12:30pm M-F $260 14528

8/5 – 8/9 9am – 12:30pm M-F $260 14530

Full Day Camp

7/8 – 7/12 9am – 3pm M-F

14527 8/5 – 8/9 9am – 3pm M-F $360 14529

YOUTH SPORTS

Little Groms Surf School (ages 5 - 8)

Dedicated to our next generation of surfers and watermen who are just ready to hit the water but may be a bit scared. Your child will learn ocean safety, develop skills to swim in the ocean, bodyboard, and surf, while making some new surf buddies!

Location: Moonlight State Beach Instructor: Brent Stephens

9/3 – 9/24 3:30 – 5pm Tu $300 14646

9/4 – 9/25 3:30 – 5pm W $300 14647

Big Groms Surf School (ages 9 - 16)

Surfing fundamentals, proper techniques, skill development, and ocean safety are taught to participants in a well-supervised and fun environment. Our professional and experienced staff will make sure students have a great time, whether just beginning to surf or focused on improving their current set of skills.

Location: Moonlight State Beach Instructor: Brent Stephens

9/3 – 9/24 3:30 – 5pm Tu $300 14644

9/4 – 9/25 3:30 – 5pm W $300 14645

Big Groms Surf Camps (ages 9 - 16)

This surf camp teaches proper surfing fundamentals and techniques with an emphasis on skill development and ocean safety. Surf camp is ideal for BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE level participants that want to become more efficient surfers. Experienced staff will work with campers individually and in small groups to create a fun and productive environment. Surfboards are provided.

Location: Moonlight State Beach Instructor: Brent Stephens

Time Day Fee Course

5/28 – 5/31 9am – 12pm Tu-F $340 14459

8/26 – 8/30 9am – 12pm M-F $425 14472

Little Groms Surf Camps (ages 5 - 8)

This camp is dedicated to our next generation of surfers and water kids that are just getting ready to hit the ocean. Our focus is ocean safety, surfing, boogie boarding, bodysurfing and swimming in the ocean. We allow kids to progress at their own pace in this camp, not pushing them past their comfort level. For more info check out: www.TheLittleGroms.com

Location: Moonlight State Beach Instructor: Brent Stephens

– 5/31 9am – 12pm Tu-F $340 14444 6/3 – 6/7 9am – 12pm M, W-F $425 14445

– 8/2 1 – 4pm M-F $425 14567 8/5 – 8/9 1 – 4pm M-F $425 14568 8/12 – 8/16 1 – 4pm M-F $425 14569 8/19 – 8/23 1 – 4pm M-F $425 14570

8/26 – 8/30 1 – 4pm M-F $425 14571 No Program 6/19 & 7/4

YOUTH SPORTS

VOLLEYBALL

Sinjin Beach Volleyball Class (ages 6 - 16)

Sinjin Smith presents beach volleyball class every Saturday 9-10:30 AM at Moonlight Beach! Learn from coaching staff that have learned from the king himself. Beach Volleyball coaches will help each participant develop their beach volleyball skills in a fun and safe setting on the sand. Sinjin makes appearances all the time, join us for a chance to meet the king of the beach! For more information please visit: www.beachvolleyballcamps.com

Location: Moonlight State Beach Instructor: Sinjin Smith

9/7 – 10/12 9 – 10:30am Sa $180 14655

Sinjin Smith Beach Volleyball Camp (ages 7 - 15)

The pros are passing on their winning knowledge, techniques and skills to our future generations! Participants will learn the skills and techniques that made Sinjin one of the most dominant players in beach volleyball history. Receive instruction from coaches who have personally trained with Sinjin to learn and understand his methods and philosophy of the game. For more information please visit: www.beachvolleyballcamps.com

Location: Moonlight State Beach Instructor: Sinjin Smith

6/10 – 6/14 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14367

6/17 – 6/21 8:30 – 11:30am M, Tu, Th, F $220 14368

6/24 – 6/28 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14369

7/1 – 7/5 8:30 – 11:30am M-W, F $220 14370

7/8 – 7/12 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14371

7/15 – 7/19 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14372

7/22 – 7/26 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14373

8/5 – 8/9 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14375

8/12 – 8/16 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14376

8/19 – 8/23 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14377

8/26 – 8/30 8:30 – 11:30am M-F $275 14378

Youth Volleyball Skill Builder Camp (ages 9 - 12)

Build your physical and mental skills with this awesome camp that focuses on volleyball essentials, passing, serving, setting, attacking, blocking, digging, rotation, sportsmanship, and rules will be covered in this fun camp. Participants will practice fundamentals through a variety of different drills critiqued by Master Sports instructors giving every player the tools they need to succeed. Includes: Volleyball - Dri-fit Performance Shirt.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium Instructor: Master Sports – Tedd Ekeroth

7/1 – 7/3 9am – 3pm M-W $150 14344

ADULT SPORTS

BASKETBALL

Women’s Basketball League

The Women’s Basketball League is for players of all abilities 18 and up. Games are played on Monday nights. All teams will play approximately 10 regular season games and a championship tournament for the top four teams in the league. Game times are based on number of teams in the league. Individual sign up only prior to the player draft. Players are then placed on teams. Registration fee $300/team plus an additional fee for Officials at $73/game. Fees are collected by the League Administrator. Please call (760) 943-2269 for more information.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium League Administrator: Alexia Ramirez

5/6 – 7/29 6 – 9pm M $300 14351 No Program 5/27

Women’s Basketball Lunch League

Calling all female basketball players! Come join the Encinitas Ladies only lunch league. Games are full court and are a great way to get your cardio in, make new friends and keep your game on point. Times may vary due to other recreation programs. Please review Monthly Gym Calendar for confirmation of times.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium League Administrator: Allison Swanger

7/2 – 8/9 8/13 – 9/27 4:30 – 5:30pm

Men’s Basketball Lunch League

Work got you stressed out? Relieve your stress with a little lunch time basketball. Our lunch league consists of full court games designed to keep the action moving. Teams are formed daily, and games are twelve minutes in duration. Come join the action! Times may vary due to other recreation programs. Please review the Monthly Gym Calendar for confirmation of times.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium League Administrator: Jeran Fraser

Morning Men’s Basketball

Get your morning hoops on at the Community Center. This is a great way to get in shape while having fun. Games are played 5 on 5 full court. Games are based on continuous play to promote great cardio by keeping games moving.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium League Administrator: Paul Klock – Saturdays League Administrator: Adam Fowler - Sundays

ADULT SPORTS

GOLF

Golf Clinic - Adult

This clinic will cover full swing, chipping, pitching, driving and sand shots. Clinic develops etiquette and knowledge of the game. All levels of players welcome. Bring your own equipment; otherwise, balls and clubs will be provided.

Location: Encinitas Ranch Golf Course Instructor: Scott Newman

9/7 – 10/12 11:15am – 12:15pm Sa $250 14650

VOLLEYBALL

Adult Indoor Volleyball

This adult coed volleyball program is for anyone 18 and up who wants to play without forming a team, having a team captain, or requiring a roster! In other words, it is a more structured open gym where you can come and play in a fun and social environment. There will be 2 courts available based loosely on level of play: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Players will be assigned to one of four teams each evening. Participants should have basic skills in passing, setting, and attacking in 6-person role-based play (setter, middle hitter/blocker, outside hitter, etc.). Team assignments will change weekly based on availability of players and their skills and positional strength's. Gameplay is intended to be friendly, but competitive and sportsmanlike. We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium League Administrator: Aaron Hudson

7/2 – 9/24 6 – 8:30pm Tu $50 14605

SOFTBALL

Adult Men’s Softball

It’s time to go outside and enjoy the beautiful southern California weather by playing some softball. Get your friends and co-workers together and register a team in the upcoming softball league. Teams are responsible for league fee. For more information please call (760) 633-2756.

Location: Cardiff Sports Park – Fields 1 & 2 League Administrator: PRCA Staff

8/7 – 12/11 6 – 9pm W

14656 8/8 – 12/12 6 – 9pm Th $700 14657

PICKLEBALL

Let’s Play Pickleball for Beginners

Do you want to learn and improve your game and enjoy it more? These instructional clinics are catered to the beginning player focusing exclusively on the physical aspects of pickleball. Instructor Ron Dashwood will share his knowledge and passion for the game. His coaching philosophy is based on early preparation, proper paddle position, and playing intentionally to promote optimal shot selection. Most of all he wants his students to enjoy their time on the court. Must provide your own paddle.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium

Instructor: Ron Dashwood

Let’s Play Pickleball for Beginners II

Pickleball for Beginners II takes your game to the next level, designed for players who have already completed the Beginners I clinic or possess similar basic skills. This clinic will provide you with the tools to sharpen your skills, gain confidence, and have more fun. Instructor Ron Dashwood will share his knowledge and passion for the game to improve yours. Must provide your own paddle.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Gymnasium Instructor: Ron Dashwood

Code of Conduct

The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department Code of Conduct is to ensure respectful and safe participation in Encinitas recreation programs and activities. Participants, as well as parents of participating minors, may be required to sign Code of Conduct forms to acknowledge program rules, goals, expected behavior and/or consequential actions to support a positive and valued learning and/or recreational experience. This Code is also to be considered and adhered to by all contracted, voluntary and other support staff.

ARTS

Guided Somatic Drawing Workshop (Ages 15+)

Dive into self-discovery through Guided Drawing! This workshop uses a somatic approach that combines body awareness with creative expression. With your eyes closed, you'll draw intuitively, focusing on physical sensations rather than creating an image. This process can help you release tension, explore emotions, and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. No artistic experience is necessary, just a willingness to connect with your inner world through creative movement. Materials are included. All are welcome, no prior experience needed.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Robin Burgin

8/24 11am – 12:30pm Sa $110 14702

9/28 11am – 12:30pm Sa $110 14708

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Layering Encaustic Monotype Workshop

Join this two-day workshop designed to inspire and stimulate your artistic journey. Discover the thrill of pulling vibrant encaustic monotypes from a heated palette, where you’ll immerse yourself in the joy and immediacy of this unique art form. Through playful experimentation and spontaneous mark making, you’ll tap into your creativity and intuition, yielding astonishing and rewarding results. Throughout the workshop, you’ll delve into multiple passes to create mesmerizing depth and complexity, while also exploring additional techniques such as stenciling, stamping, and blocking. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or exploring encaustic for the first time, this workshop is tailored to expand your practice and foster adventurous exploration.

You’ll learn to familiarize yourself with opaque and transparent encaustic colors, how different papers respond to the wax, heat, and pressure, to create multiple prints to refine your compositions and intentions, and to explore various techniques to embellish your prints, unlocking endless possibilities.

A $25 materials fee will be collected at registration. What is supplied: hot palette, encaustic medium and colors, printmaking papers, oil sticks, pastels, mark making tools, graphite, charcoal, drawing materials. What to bring: an apron, favorite mark making tools, scissors, spray water bottle, graphite stick, charcoal, pastels, stencils, silicone tools, newspaper.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Nanette Newbry

9/7 – 9/8 9am – 3pm Sa, Su $400 14712

Intuitive Stitch Sewing Circle (Ages 12+)

Let’s stitch together! This is sew-along-with-others time. Practice your hand stitching, finish your projects, get group feedback, ideas and support, whether embellishing clothes, home goods, making artwork or visibly mending your jeans. The instructor will share her knowledge and help you achieve your goals. Come hang out and be inspired. Stitch in community and get a few stitching tips and support. Instructor will have additional materials on hand. Students: bring your stitching project (or natural fabric like linen), needle, embroidery thread, scissors and ideas or your mending.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Nancy Walter

8/25 1:30 – 3pm Su $15 14704

9/8 1:30 – 3pm Su $15 14706

Mindful Art Journaling (Ages 12+)

Art Journaling is an expressive, intuitive art making practice which requires no art skills whatsoever. The process is different for everyone. For some, it opens a creative doorway, for others, it might reveal where blocks or negative self-talk exist or it might simply be a creative image-making exploration of materials and techniques. Prompts are provided to assist you past any creative blocks. It’s a playful and liberating art-making process as well as relaxing and fun. It's a response method of personal story-telling. Leave with a mixed media artwork. Instructor will supply all materials for the project. Students: wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on or bring an apron. If you have a journal, please bring.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Nancy Walter

Multimedia Sculpture (Ages 15+)

Come and get creative! Students will learn sculpture techniques through a variety of media, including paper, plaster, clay, glaze, and acrylic paint. Each project will be explained and demonstrated and take between two to three weeks to complete. You will learn all about pinched forms, coiled forms, slab forms and wheel thrown forms. A $70 materials fee will be collected at registration which includes clay and glazes. Students are asked to bring their own ceramics tool kit for use in classroom which can be purchased inexpensively online or at any local craft store.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Amy RedFeather

Nature Printmaking (Ages 12+)

Fun, easy printmaking without a press! Using acrylic paint, stencils, a Gelli plate, textures, and various plant material you’ll create a lovely accordion book to take home. Additional images can be framed, used in collage, mixed media or as part of your art making practice. The sky’s the limit! You’ll learn the basics and a few techniques but mostly it’s a play date. especially for folks who do not think of themselves as creative. It’s storytelling through local plants.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Nancy Walter

9/1 10am – 1pm Su $50 14705

Nature Treasures: Foraged Sculpture

This class will be working with foraged materials from driftwood to seedpods from crystals and feathers to wire and clay. You should enjoy working with natural materials and your hands for this class! Allow the process to unfold as we learn together to be creative in non-ordinary ways. You will create a sculpture series to photograph and take home a treasure. A $35 materials fee is charged at registration. What is supplied: basic materials, cutting tools, and glue. What to bring: students will be encouraged to bring in foraged nature’s treasures including crystals, rocks, roots, branches, and driftwood.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Lia Strell

8/20 - 9/17 1:30 – 3pm Tu $150 14714

ADULT

Watercolor and More

Learn about the fundamentals of design, the importance of line work and drawing, color mixing and color theory, brushwork and blending techniques, and fun techniques for abstraction and expression. No previous experience is necessary. All skill levels are welcome.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center Instructor: Amy RedFeather

9/3 – 10/1 10:15 – 11:45am Tu $120 14639

9/3 – 10/1 1:15 – 2:45pm Tu $120 14640

Beginning Sculpture

Enjoy an introduction to sculptural concepts and processes. This studio course is focused on hands-on learning, critical thinking, and group dialogue. It will include hands on demos, group discussions and critiques. The course is built upon designing a basic armature using 16-gauge aluminum sculpture wire, learning the proportions of a human form and building an air-dried clay figure. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Understand the basic processes used to produce armature for sculpture, demonstrate the ability to conceive of and create sculpture using these processes, apply the principles of proportions and how they relate to the human form, design to understand and evaluate work, and recognize the (un)limitations of sculpture as a means of artistic expression. There is a $40 material fee that will be collected at registration. What is supplied: 1/16"-16-gauge armature wire, 8 pc mini clay tool set (wooden). What to bring: ruler, Irwin 6" long-nose pliers.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Judy Salinsky

8/15 – 9/19 1:30

Drawing - All Levels

This all skill levels class will build strong fundamental drawing skills and develop a good understanding of conceptual approaches to making art in a way that fosters each artist to have their own approach and style.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center Instructor: Mikey Kettinger

8/15 – 9/19 10 – 11:30am Th $120 14681

Intermediate Drawing

Get an introduction to the materials used for drawing with an emphasis on line design, shape, form, value, perspective, light, shadow, and rendering volume in composition using charcoal and lead pencils as media. Students will learn to create a balanced composition from three-dimensional forms. A $40 materials fee will be collected at registration. What is supplied: newsprint or small pad, charcoal, vine charcoal, graphite pencils, sanding block or sheets of sanding paper, blending stump, sharpening tool. What to bring: drawing board with clips.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center Instructor: Judy Salinsky

8/13 – 9/17 1:30 – 3pm Tu $150 14693

DANCE AND MOVEMENT

Ballet (Ages 15+)

It is never too late to take ballet! Sculpt long lean muscles, burn calories, build strength, improve flexibility, coordination, and balance. Receive quality training at beginning and intermediate levels taught by former professional dancer Marti Neal in a relaxed, easy to learn class accompanied by music. Wear closely fitted dancewear and ballet slippers after first class meeting.

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Marti Neal

Beginner

6/4 – 6/25 6:30 – 7:30pm Tu $64 14643

7/2 – 8/6 6:30 – 7:30pm Tu $96 14675

9/7 – 9/28 9 – 10:15am Sa $64 14677

Advanced Beginner

6/4 – 6/25 6:30 – 7:30pm Tu $64 14643

7/2 – 8/6 6:30 – 7:30pm Tu $96 14675

8/13 – 9/24 6:30 – 7:30pm Tu $112 14699

Belly Dancing

Come learn the ancient art of belly dance! Dance to beautiful Middle Eastern music and learn basic dance steps and easy choreography. Improve flexibility, muscle tone and coordination. Make new friends! The instructor was a Professional Cabaret Belly Dancer ("Sheerah") in SD County for 10 years and taught Lebanese style belly dance with "Gypsy" energy for 16+ years. Wear hip scarf with coins or beads and comfortable clothing/shoes to move across the dance floor.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Vicki Deriso

6/3 – 6/24 5 – 6pm M $67 14312 7/8 – 7/29 5 – 6pm M $65 14574 8/12 – 9/9 5 – 6pm M $65 14575

Soul Line Dancing Class

Come join us for fun and exercise choreographed to R&B, Jazz, Latin, Soca, Reggae and other soulful rhythms. No partner or experience required. Wear secure footwear, dance socks are recommended.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Shelley Lange

5/16 – 6/20 6:30 – 8pm Th $59 14518

6/4 – 6/25 7:30 – 8:45pm Tu $64 14642

7/2 – 8/6 7:30 – 8:45pm Tu $96 14676

8/13 – 9/24 7:30 – 8:45pm Tu $112 14698

FITNESS

Balance and Functional Strength and Mobility

6/6 – 6/27 11:30am – 12:45pm Th $64 14678

7/11 – 7/25 11:30am – 12:45pm Th $48 14679

8/1 – 8/29 11:30am – 12:45pm Th $80 14680

This class will focus on the principles of strength, balance and endurance through exercise and education by highlighting importance of engagement in daily activities, routines, and hobbies to promote mental health and maximize cognition.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Matt Eclavia, Physical Therapist

– 8/5 10 – 11am

– 9/23 10 – 11am

Summer Walking Club

Join us for a fun and engaging morning of walking and socializing at various trails within the Encinitas Community. This is a perfect opportunity to meet new friends, get some exercise, and enjoy the outdoors. All levels of walking ability are welcome, so come join us for a great time! Walks take place every Wednesday at 9:00am. Participants must register in person where they will receive the location for each walk. Please wear walking shoes and bring a water bottle.

Location: Various Instructor: Ingrid Johnson

7/10 – 9/25 9 – 10am W Free 14631

T'ai Chi Chih - Beginner

Experience the transformative power of T'ai Chi Chih as you harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. This moving mindfulness meditation consists of 19 gentle, non-martial movements that circulate and balance the cosmic energy. Whatever your fitness level, you can cultivate health, serenity, longevity, and vitality through T’ai Chi Chih.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Christina Tillotson

7/1 – 8/5

T'ai Chi Chih - Intermediate

A continuation of our beginner class. Experience the transformative power of T'ai Chi Chih as you harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. This moving mindfulness meditation consists of 19 gentle, non-martial movements that circulate and balance the cosmic energy. Whatever your fitness level, you can cultivate health, serenity, longevity, and vitality through T’ai Chi Chih.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Christina Tillotson

8/19 – 9/30 6:30 – 7:45pm M $72 14628 No Program 9/2

MUSIC

Circlesongs & Vocal River: Sing, Play, Connect! (Ages 15+)

Circlesongs is an inclusive musical practice, pioneered by Bobby McFerrin, that invites participants to explore their voices and bodies in a supportive and collaborative group setting. Through fun guided "Vocal River" improv games and dynamic vocal & body music exercises, participants learn to harmonize, create intricate melodies and rhythms, and express themselves freely, as they make stuff up! At its heart, Circlesongs is about the joy we experience when we sing together as a community. Every voice is valued, and every participant contributes to the shared creation of music and movement. Join us on this playful and transformative 6-week musical journey where you will develop your musicianship, learn how to collaborate and co-create, practice skills to empower yourself and others, and learn how to live a more spontaneous, joyful life. **No prior singing or musical experience necessary!**

Location: Pacific View Arts Center

Instructor: Bram Kaprow

8/17 – 9/21 1 – 2:30pm Sa $150 14690

How to Write a Song: The Art and Craft of Songwriting (Ages 15+)

This is a beginning to intermediate course in pop songwriting (folk, rock, country, R&B, etc.). It will explore the practice of writing lyrics, chord progressions, and melodies, and how they fit together in song form. Expect mini-lectures, exercises, and workshops (the peer review of ideas). No songwriting experience required: this could be your very first song. Some musical background, and passion, are helpful. Darius Degher, veteran recording artist and poet, will be your guide.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center Instructor: Darius Degher

8/17 – 9/21 2 – 3:30pm Sa $150 14691

SPECIAL INTEREST

Herbalism: Late Summer Plant Medicine Making

The use of plants for wellness is common to all cultures across time and widely popular today. Join us as we engage in herbal medicine making from homegrown and wildcrafted plants as well as certified organic sources. We’ll see, touch, taste, and smell herbs and explore their role in wellness.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Sally Seitz

Life Writing: The Craft of Writing Your Life

Life writing is a reflective and often therapeutic experience, for seniors or for anyone. It can be an inward personal journey, a serious literary endeavor, or both. This course is centered on the craft skills involved in writing engaging memoir essays: image, voice, setting, plot, dialogue, etc. And, if you like, these essays can be the beginning of a collection, a memoir, the book of your life. Expect mini-lectures, workshops, and exercises. Bring a laptop or paper & pen.

Location: Pacific View Arts Center Instructor: Darius Degher

8/14 – 9/18 2 – 3:30pm W $150 14692

Adult and Pediatric FA/CPR/AED

The purpose of the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This program offers a choice of CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

Location: Encinitas Community Center Instructor: Premier AQ. Materials Fee: $25

Registration is required with Encinitas and Premier AQ. Once you have registered with Encinitas, follow the link on your receipt to finish your enrollment on Premier AQ’s Website.

In Person

Blended Learning

BLS (Basic Life Support)

The purpose of the American Red Cross Basic Life Support course is to ensure that individuals with a duty to respond (public safety professionals and healthcare providers) have the requisite knowledge and skills to respond to patients who are experiencing respiratory and cardiac arrest and airway obstruction. The emphasis is on providing high-quality care integrating psychomotor skills with the skills of critical thinking and problem solving to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Recommended Audience for this course:

• Public safety personnel, such as first responders (law enforcement officers and firefighters), emergency medical responders (eMRs), emergency medical technicians (eMts), advanced eMts (AeMts) and paramedics

• Medical personnel, such as pharmacists, nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists and students entering the field

• Members of emergency response teams, such as athletic trainers, corporate response teams, security personnel and ski patrollers

Location: Encinitas Community Center

Instructor: Premier AQ.

Materials Fee: $25

Registration is required with Encinitas and Premier AQ. Once you have registered with Encinitas, follow the link on your receipt to finish your enrollment on Premier AQ’s Website

FITNESS

Golden and Toned

Golden and Toned is tailored for active older adults, who want to focus on muscle conditioning with light weight activity and some dancing. This class blends the sounds of a Latin music party while doing a total body workout. Low to moderate intensity strength training with 1-pound weights or no weights at all. On occasion resistance bands may be used but not necessary. Be ready to have fun and tone up in this 30-minute class.

Location: Encinitas Senior Center

Instructor: Lori Massey

7/1 – 8/5 9 – 9:30am M $42 14599 8/12 – 9/30 9 – 9:30am M $49 14600 No Program 9/2

T'ai Chi Chih – Intermediate/Open to Beginners

Experience the transformative power of T'ai Chi Chih as you harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. This moving mindfulness meditation consists of 19 gentle, non-martial movements that circulate and balance the cosmic energy. Whatever your fitness level, you can cultivate health, serenity, longevity, and vitality through T’ai Chi Chih.

Location: Encinitas Senior Center

Instructor: Christina Tillotson

7/3 – 8/14 10:30 – 11:30am W $42 14629

8/21

Health Barre

In this effective total-body conditioning program you will improve your posture, muscle-tone, and strength with basic pilates and ballet movements. Work your entire body using light weights, bands, ballet barre, and your own body weight as well as other methods of resistance to promote lean muscle. Please bring a mat, 1 or 2 lb. hand weights, water, and a towel.

Location: Encinitas Senior Center

Instructor: Lori Massey

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8/13 – 9/24 9 – 10am Tu $49 14586 8/22 - 9/26 9 - 10am Th $42 14584 No Program 9/2

Every-Body Yoga

Revitalize your whole being with yoga while strengthening and enhancing flexibility in joints, bones, organs, and muscles. Learn the principles of alignment while deepening your ability to enjoy life in each moment. Breath, poses, and balance are an integral part. Create stamina from the inside out and feel the difference. Please bring a yoga mat, sitting cushion or beach towel to class.

Location: Encinitas Senior Center Instructor: Lynda Light

7/3 – 8/7 12 – 1pm W $42 14591 8/14 – 9/25 12 – 1pm W $49 14592

Have you tried Zumba and been overwhelmed? This program is especially designed for the active over 50 group. Latin rhythms inspire moves to exercise the brain, heart, and all the major muscle groups. You'll enjoy dancing and get a cardio workout. Bring water, dress lightly, and come party with us!

Location: Encinitas Senior Center Instructor: Lori Massey

7/2 – 8/610:15 – 11:15am Tu $4214587

7/11 – 8/1510:15 – 11:15amTh$4214589

8/13 – 9/2410:15 – 11:15am Tu $4914588

8/22 – 9/2610:15 – 11:15amTh$4214590

Qi Gong

Qi Gong is an ancient system developed in Asia for overall fitness and health. Participants will engage in simple, fluid motions as well as standing and sitting.

Location: Encinitas Senior Center Instructor: Andrew Jones

7/8 – 8/58:30 – 9:30amM$3514620

7/11 – 8/158:30 – 9:30amTh$4214621

8/12 – 9/308:30 – 9:30amM$4914622

8/22 – 9/268:30 – 9:30amTh$4214623 No Program 9/2

DANCE AND MOVEMENT

Mingle and Move

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an afternoon of rhythm and fun. You’ll find camaraderie and friendship among fellow dancers as you learn, laugh and lift each other up! Register for our Mingle and Move event today and embrace the joy dance can bring. Registration is required, in-person at the center or online. Processing and non-resident fees will apply.

Location: Encinitas Senior Center

DateTimeDayFeeCourse Theme

6/212 – 4pmF$714289Luau Extravaganza

Grab your aloha wear for a one-hour hula lesson and music to keep you dancing.

7/192 – 4pmF$714290 Shake, Rattle, Roll & BBQ

Dust off your dancing shoes for classic rock and roll hits by Ancora the band.

8/162 – 4pmF$714625 End of Summer Sizzle

Step into an Afternoon of Saturday Night Fever dance moves, John Travolta style!

9/202 – 4pmF$714626 Two-Step into Fall

Line up for a one-hour dance lesson and toe tapping country classics.

GAMES

Duplicate Bridge Play

Improve your skill level, concentration, and memory by playing the challenging and competitive game of ACBL sanctioned Duplicate Bridge. This is a weekly ongoing program, so you may join at any time throughout the year. Cost includes a book of 8 play coupons/sessions and are $7 each. No expiration date for coupon books. No refunds or exchanges.

Location: Encinitas Senior Center Instructor: Ida Burcham

– 4pmTh$5614071

FREE PROGRAMS FOR AGES 50 +

registration is required for all free programs. Online registration is not available. Programs subject to change based on class enrollment, room availability and volunteer facilitator availability. Visit EncinitasParksandRec.com for full course details.

Sponsor an Event at the Encinitas Senior Center

The City’s Senior Center would not be able to do what it does without the generous partnerships it has built within the community. A variety of sponsorship packages are available.

For partnership opportunites:

Call: (760) 943-2250

Email: aeustace@encinitasca.gov

NUTRITION

Oakcrest Cafe

The Oakcrest Cafe offers daily nutritious lunches in a welcoming environment. Reservations are required and can be made up until 12pm the business day before you would like a meal by calling (760) 943-2258. The suggested meal contribution is $4 per meal for adults 60+ and a mandatory $7 fee per meal for those under 60. Please make checks payable to the City of Encinitas.

Check-in time for lunch is 11:00-11:30am. Lunch is served at 11:40am. This is a congregate dining program, not a to-go service. The Oakcrest Cafe is supported by the City of Encinitas and general meal donations. No eligible person shall be denied a meal because of failure or inability to contribute. Please note, a registration form is required for all participants and must be updated annually.

Encinitas Senior Center Lunch Transportation

Transportation is available for eligible senior citizens (60+) to and from the Senior Center for lunches Monday through Friday. If you or someone you know is interested in rides to the lunches, call (760) 943-2258 to request an application. Suggested $2 donation per round-trip van ride.

OUTREACH SERVICES

Project C.A.R.E.

Project C.A.R.E. is a FREE "Safety Net" program of services for Encinitas seniors. If you live alone, this is a great resource. Services include: Vial of Life, Home Safety Check and information and referrals. Call (760) 943-2250 for more information.

TRANSPORTATION

NCTD LIFT Paratransit

LIFT offers curb-to-curb transportation for ADA certified passengers. For information and an application visit www.gonctd.com/lift. To apply, call (760) 726-1111.

NCTD Breeze

For information about North County Transit District’s public transportation options, call customer service at (760) 966-6500.

On The Go Senior Transportation

Offered by Jewish Family Service. Call (858) 637-3210 or visit www.jfssd.org/onthego for more information.

Encinitas Volunteers In Purpose (VIP) is an opportunity to share your passion and talents while making connections for a cause. Volunteers of all ages learn and grow while supporting the community, city projects, and goals.

The benefits are endless and include developing new relationships, learning new skills, and improving health and wellness. The City of Encinitas offers a variety of V.I.P. opportunities to include programs for Adults 50 +, Events, Cultural Arts, Green Initiatives, Parks, Trails, and more. Apply now to start making a difference in Encinitas today.

Visit www.EncinitasCA.gov/Volunteers for more information and to apply.

SUMMER REGISTRATION OPENS: MAY 13 @ 8AM

All activities subject to time/date change. A $2.70 non-refundable registration processing fee is included in each course ($1 fee for *residents in Senior Center programs). Non-refundable credit card transactions will be charged an additional 3.4%.

*Resident is defined as an individual or organization residing or based within the boundaries of the City of Encinitas, with US Postal Service Code of 92024 or 92007. Use of a City PO Box Mailing address is not considered residency.

ONLINE:

1. Visit www.EncinitasParksandRec.com

2. Click on Programs

3. Create an account or login

4. Search for an activity by course # or keyword

5. Add to shopping cart

6. Review enrollment and confirm selections

7. Accept waiver and pay

WALK IN:

Walk-in registration is accepted at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center and City Hall at the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department during business hours as noted on page 2 of this guide.

INCLUSION POLICY:

The City is an affirmative action public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race/color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or provision of service. The City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is committed to the support of inclusive programs and opportunities to increase individual potential for full and active participation in all activities and experiences. Requests for accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you require an accommodation, or need further information concerning inclusive or specialized recreation and accommodation for a city program, please contact us as soon as possible or no later than 72-hours prior to the disability accommodations being needed via email at prca@encinitasca.gov or call (760) 633-2740.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY:

Activities are subject to change. A full refund will be given if the City cancels the activity.

• Refunds requested ten (10) days before the first program meeting date may be granted minus a $20 cancellation fee, $10 for senior programs.

• Refunds requested five (5) calendar days before the first program meeting date may be granted minus 25% of the registration fee or $20, whichever is greater.

• Refund requests should be emailed to prca@encinitasca.gov. No refunds will be issued for inclement weather. Prorated refunds may be given for a medical reason, based on the number of unattended days. Medical verification is required with a doctor signature and must be submitted no later than five (5) calendar days after the medical incident. Refund requests made less than five (5) calendar days before the start of the class must be submitted by an email to prca@encinitasca.gov. Refund requests made less than five (5) calendar days are date-stamped and reviewed by the division head. Submission of request does not guarantee approval.

WAITING LIST POLICY:

Those on the waiting list that receive notification by phone or email that a spot has opened; have until 5:00pm the next City business day to secure registration. You may confirm your registration by emailing prca@encinitasca. gov or calling: (760) 633-2740 or (760) 943-2250 to talk to a live customer service representative. Voicemails will not be accepted and do not confirm registration.

PROGRAM TRANSFER POLICY:

Transfers may be requested up to five (5) calendar days before the start of the program by emailing prca@encinitasca.gov and will incur a $10 transfer fee if the transfer is to a program of equal or lesser value. Transfers to a program of greater value will include the tranfer fee, program fee difference, and an additional processing fee. Transfer requests by phone or by leaving a message will not be considered. Transfer requests made less than five (5) calendar days before the start of the class must be submitted by email to prca@encinitasca.gov. Transfer requests made less than five (5) days are date stamped and reviewed by management.

Enjoy a Saturday evening of visual art as Encinitas civic art spaces and local art galleries swing open their doors at Art Night Encinitas from 5:30-8:30pm. The event celebrates the city’s diverse visual art scene at participating locations and is free to the public. Enjoy live music and refreshments at several locations.

Art Night Encinitas was conceived by the Commission for the Arts to bring focus to the civic art spaces and thriving visual art scene in Encinitas. The night benefits artists through the sale of their art and provides the public an opportunity to interact with artists and learn about the creative process.

Free Shuttle Service: Catch a ride on one of the shuttle buses that will transport the public between all three civic art spaces as well additional stops to access participating spaces. Its free! You can park at Encinitas City Hall, the Encinitas Community Center, and the Encinitas Library to easily access the shuttle.

For more information, visit: www.EncinitasCA.Gov/ArtNight

Special thanks to Art Night Encinitas sponsors for their generous support:

Anyone who is interested in any of the above programming can find more information by contacting the Cultural Arts Division at (760) 633-2746, or by email arts@encinitasca.gov

“One of the best ways to spend a Wednesday afternoon.” -San Diego Union Tribune

WEDNESDAYS@NOON AT THE ENCINITAS LIBRARY

PRODUCED BY THE SAN DIEGO MUSIC SOCIETY

Details & Tickets: AT THE ENCINITAS LIBRARY

MAY 31: Cinema Classics with cellist Paul Tseng and pianist Justin Hansen

EncinitasCA.gov/concerts

JUNE 14: Season grand finale with Logos Trio and other SDMS chamber musicians

Concerts start 7:30pm, doors open 6:45pm. Tickets $20/advance, $25/door, $10/students EncinitasCA.gov/concerts 760-633-2746

Featuring outstanding musicians from around town and across the globe performing all styles of music, these donation-based concerts are a popular destination each week.

Admission is free with 100% of all donations going to the performers.

Doors open at 11:30am and close at noon or when capacity is reached.

Visit www.EncinitasCA.gov/concerts to see who is performing.

NOTE: THERE IS NO CONCERT ON JUNE 19

NORTH COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Shostakovich Concerto No. 2 Opus 102 Mozart Concerto No. 23

Beethoven Concerto No 1, Opus 15

Saturday, June 15, 2:30pm at the Encinitas Community Center

Tickets $15/$25 EncinitasCA.gov/concerts 760-633-2746

Featuring winners from the Youth Piano Concerto Competition

Whether you want to CREATE a variety of artforms, DISCOVER new ways to be inspired, or CONNECT with a vibrant arts community, come find your place

AT THE NEW PACIFIC VIEW ARTS CENTER

in historic downtown Encinitas