Summer 2018 Activity Guide by herculesrec

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Aquatics, p. 4-7

6 & Under Programs, p. 18

Adult Programs, p. 21-22

Summer Programs, p. 8-15

School Year Programs p. 16-17

Youth Sports Programs, p. 19

Youth/Teen Programs, p. 20

Trips, p. 23

Senior Programs, p. 24-25

Closure Dates

Stay Connected!

The Parks & Recreation Department and City facilities will be closed on the following dates:

@herculesrec Follow us to receive program updates, information, andp. announcements. Facility Rentals, 28-29

Hercules Parks & Recreation Office

12/18/17-1/1/18

Holiday Break

1/15/18

Martin Luther King

2/19/18

Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day

Parks, p. 30-31

Closure DatesClosure Dates

Stay Connected! Stay Connected!

The Parks & Recreation and City The Parks & Recreation Department andDepartment City facilities closed on the following dates: facilities will be closed onwill thebe following dates:

2001 Refugio Valley Road Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm Phone: (510) 799-8291 @herculesrec @herculesrec Fax: (510)799-8288 Follow usupdates, to receive program updates, Follow us to receive program Email: prregistration@ci.hercules.ca.usinformation, and announcements. information, and announcements.

Policies, Registration p. 32-33

Summer 2018 Activity GuideHercules Parks &Hercules Parks & Recreation Office Recreation Office 2001 Refugio Valley Road

5/28/18

12/18/17-1/1/18 Memorial Day Holiday Break

7/4/18

1/15/18 Independence Day Martin Luther King 2/19/18

Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day

Hercules Parks & Recreation

Save the Date! Recreation Expo Week

Community Clean-Up Day

During this week only, receive 10% off programs and classes that are paid off in full. Please note: 10% discount does not apply to Child Care, Tiny Tots and Family Camp Adventures.

A one day event to beautify our community by providing a dumpsite to throw away outdoor trash, yard clippings, tree limbs, small appliances and furniture. Hercules Residents only, must show id.

Friday, May 4, 2018 Hercules Library Starting at 3:00pm

Saturday, May 19, 2018 Refugio Valley Park (1515 Refugio Valley Rd)

Saturday, May 5, 2018 Monday-Thursday, April 23-26 Summer 2018 positions are now open! Join Team Dynamic today! Corp Yard (1000 Sycamore Ave) Community Center (2001 Refugio Valley Rd) 8:00-11:00a or until full 10:00a-4:00p

May the 4th Be With You

Hercules Parks & Rec, Hercules Library and the Bayfront Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring this fabulous new event to the Community. Enjoy a day of activities and an evening Star Wars movie at Refugio Valley Park.

Kids to Parks Day

Enjoy a day out at your local park! Bring your family and friends out and enjoy the sunshine, the day will finish off with a movie playing at Refugio Valley Park.

(510) 799-8291

AQUATICS

Hercules Swim Center

2001 Refugio Valley Road Daytime 799-8291 / Evening 799-8296

Lap Swim/Water Walking

Swimmers ages 14 and up can enjoy a cardio workout through swimming laps or water walking. Swimmers may be asked to share lanes (circle swim) or move to designated lanes as needed. Adult (18+ years) Youth (14-17 years) /Senior (55+ years)

$5/$6NR $4/$5NR

1/2-4/27

Mon-Fri

6:00-8:00p

4/2-4/6

Mon-Fri

9:30a-1:00p & 6:00-8:00p

4/30-6/8

Mon-Fri

7:00-8:00p

6/11-8/17

Mon-Fri

9:30a-1:00p & 7:15-9:00p

6/16-8/18

Sat

11:00a-1:00p

*Dates & times are subject to change. No lap swm on: 6/13, 6/23, 6/27, 6/30 & 7/7

Pool Closures 5/28/18 7/4/18

Memorial Day Independence Day

Recreation Swim 6/11-8/18

Mon-Sat

Individual Swim Passes

Use swim passes for Lap Swim/Water Walking, and Public Swim. These passes don’t expire and are for individual use.

10 Visit Swim Pass 1:30-4:00p

Adult $6/$7NR Youth/ Senior $5/$6NR 1 & Under FREE Senior 55+/ Youth 2-17 years/ Adult 18+

Resident

Non-Resident

$40 Adult

$50 Adult

$30 Youth

$40 Youth

25 Visit Swim Pass Resident

Non-Resident

$100 Adult

$125 Adult

$75 Youth

$100 Youth

Pool Rules & Safety Information • • • • •

Children 13 years & under must be accompanied by guardian 18 years or older. Swimsuits are required to enter the pool. No cutoff shorts, basketball shorts, or street clothes. Only US Coast Guard approved life vests may be worn, with adult supervision. No photograph or recording equipment allowed in the pool area or locker rooms. All persons not toilet-trained, including incontinence, must wear a swim diaper.

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

Family Swim Passes

The family swim pass is good for a family of four (4) to enjoy unlimited visits during public swim this summer. This pass is valid from 6/11/18-8/18/18 during public swim hours only. This pass may not be used during Lap Swim/Water Walking. Unlimited Pass Additional Member

$200/$250NR $25 (per person)

Hercules Parks & Recreation

Piranhas Swim Team Ages 5-18

Practice times are based on your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swimming ability; all swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted prior to joining the swim team. Swim practices will be held at the Community Swim Center. Coaching staff evaluate each swimmer and place them in their designated practice time.

The Hercules Piranhas is a recreational swim team that swims during the Spring and Summer months. The team emphasizes teamwork, dedication, and fun for children 5 to 18 years of age. All swimmers participate in practices, clinics, invitational meets, and team events. Practice times are determined by our coaching staff and will be assessed based on your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swimming ability rather than age, this helps each child individually and to utilize our pool time/space efectively.

One week trial for intermediate and advanced swimmers only. Annual USA Registration Fee: $80 (checks made payable to EBSD)

Code: 51000-B

Year Round Membership

Code: 61493 AG-AL Spinners M-Th Age-Group (Intermediate) M-F Jr/Sr (Advanced) M-F

Summer Membership

Code: 61493 AO Spinners M-Th Age-Group (Intermediate) M-F Jr/Sr (Advanced) M-F

4/2/18-9/28/18 6:30-7:00p $80/mo 5:00-6:15p $86/mo 5:00-7:00p $96/mo

5/29/18-8/31/18 6:30-7:00p $295 5:00-6:15p $295 5:00-7:00p $295

AQUATICS

East Bay Silver Dolphins (EBSD) Swim Team Ages 5-18

Swim Team Fees 1 Swimmer

$390

2 Swimmers

$671

3 Swimmers

$845

4 Swimmers

$1054

5 Swimmers

$1226

There is a $200 refundable deposit per family made payable to Hercules Piranhas Swim Team (post dated to 8/13/18). Practice dates/times Spring: 4/30-6/8 Beginners

M-TH

6:30-7:00p

Intermediate

M-F

7:00-8:00p

Advanced

M-F

5:00-6:30p

*Minimum 21 Swimmers Summer: 6/11-8/10 Beginners

M-F

6:30-7:15p

Intermediate

M-F

7:15-8:45p

Advanced

M-F

7:00-9:00p

*Minimum 85 Swimmers

Public Pool Rental 6/17-8/19

Private Pool Rental

Saturdays

1:30-4:00p

3 hour minimum

Includes admission for 10 guests and 2 tables

Refundable Deposit

Rental Fee:

$185.00

Hourly Fees

Refundable Deposit

$50.00

12:00-6:00p $350.00

Residents

Non-Residents

1-50 Guests

$177.00

$188.00

Youth

51-100 Guests

$205.00

$215.00

101-150 Guests

$232.00

$243.00

Extra Guest Entrance Fee: Adult/Senior

Sundays

Residents

Non-Resident

Rental applications along with full payment must be submitted in person at the Recreation Office 45 days prior to the event date.

Decoration/Cleanup Fee (1 hr max)

$50.00 per hour

*Insurance (1-100 guests)

$200.00

*Insurance (101-150 guests)

$350.00

*Insurance is based on market rate and is subject to change without notice. Insurance is non refundable.

(510) 799-8291

AQUATICS

Group Swim Lessons:

Learn to swim with our fun group lessons! Our patient, safety-oriented instructors will help you every step along the way. Classes are scheduled for groups of up to six participants, eight classes per session, 30 minutes per class, unless otherwise noted. Fee: Res $86/$95NR *Session 2 & 3: $75/$84NR **Session 4: $65/$74NR

Private Swim Lessons (3 years & up)

One on one instruction held in either the main or play pool depending on the instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation and available pool space. Fees: $184/$203NR *Session 2 & 3: $160/$179NR **Session 4: $138/$157NR

Morning Lessons Session 1

Session 3*

Session 5

Session 7

Session 9

Dates

6/11-6/21

6/25-7/5

7/9-7/19

7/23-8/2

8/6-8/16

Days

Mon-Thurs

Private Lessons

9:30-10:00a (21400-A)

9:30-10:00a (21400-E)

9:30-10:00a (21400-I)

9:30-10:00a (21400-M)

9:30-10:00a (21400-Q)

Beginners (Up to level 1)

10:05-10:35a (21410-A)

10:05-10:35a (21410-C)

10:05-10:35a (21410-E)

10:05-10:35a (21410-G)

10:05-10:35a (21410-I)

Intermediate (Level 2-3)

10:40-11:10a (21420-A)

10:40-11:10a (21420-C)

10:40-11:10a (21420-E)

10:40-11:10a (21420-G)

10:40-11:10a (21420-I)

Advanced (Level 4-5)

11:15-11:45a (21430-A)

11:15-11:45a (21430-C)

11:15-11:45a (21430-E)

11:15-11:45a (21430-G)

11:15-11:45a (21430-I)

Private Lessons

11:50a-12:20p (21400-B)

11:50a-12:20p (21400-F)

11:50a-12:20p (21400-J)

11:50a-12:20p (21400-N)

11:50a-12:20p (21400-R)

AquaTot

11:50a-12:20p (21440-A)

11:50a-12:20p (21440-C)

11:50a-12:20p (21440-E)

11:50a-12:20p (21440-G)

11:50a-12:20p (21440-I)

Evening Lessons

Session 2*

Session 4**

Session 6

Session 8

Session 10

Dates

6/11-6/21

6/25-7/5

7/9-7/19

7/23-8/2

8/6-8/16

Days

Mon-Thurs

Private Lessons

5:00-5:30p (21400-C)

5:00-5:30p (21400-G)

5:00-5:30p (21400-K)

5:00-5:30p (21400-O)

5:00-5:30p (21400-S)

AquaTot

5:00-5:30p (21440-B)

5:00-5:30p (21440-D)

5:00-5:30p (21440-F)

5:00-5:30p (21440-H)

5:00-5:30p (21440-J)

Beginners (Up to level 1)

5:35-6:05p (21410-B)

5:35-6:05p (21410-D)

5:35-6:05p (21410-F)

5:35-6:05p (21410-H)

5:35-6:05p (21410-J)

Intermediate (Level 2-3)

6:10-6:40p (21420-B)

6:10-6:40p (21420-D)

6:10-6:40p (21420-F)

6:10-6:40p (21420-H)

6:10-6:40p (21420-J)

Advanced Group (Level 4-5)

6:45-7:15p (21430-B)

6:45-7:15p (21430-D)

6:45-7:15p (21430-F)

6:45-7:15p (21430-H)

6:45-7:15p (21430-J)

Private Lessons

7:20-7:50p (21400-D)

7:20-7:50p (21400-H)

7:20-7:50p (21400-L)

7:20-7:50p (21400-P)

7:20-7:50p (21400-T)

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

Hercules Parks & Recreation

AQUATICS

Lifeguard Training

The lifeguard training course includes American Red Cross lifeguard training, CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for lifeguards, and First-Aid certifications. Prerequisites: • Be at least 15 years of age on or before the last day of class. • Swim 300 yards continuously • Swim 20 yards front crawl, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to surface, swim 20 yards back to starting point with object and exit water without using ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Certification Requirements: • Must attend all classes • Must complete all homework • Must demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities • Must demonstrate competency in final skill scenarios • Correctly answer 80% of the questions correctly in the final exams 11500-A 4/2-4/6 11500-E 5/5-5/26

M-F Sat

9:00a-4:00p 9:00a-4:00p

$229/$249NR $229/$249NR

Junior Lifeguard Camp

The City of Hercules Junior Lifeguard Camp is designed to give individuals the opportunity to train and prepare to become a future lifeguard at the Hercules Swim Center. Call (510) 799-8291 for program dates & times

(510) 799-8291

TRADITIONAL CAMPS

SUMMER BREAKFAST CLUB Located at the Hercules Teen Center, this program begins at 6:30am and is for grades K-8th. Participants will enjoy arts & crafts and other fun activities! You may purchase a 10 Breakfast Meal Pass for $10 or a 20 Breakfast Meal Pass for $15 to make mornings easy! A $20 deposit is due per week in order to reserve your weeks. Full tuition is due the Thursday prior to camp. Participants must be dropped off at the Teen Center no later than 8:00am, and will be dropped off at their designated summer camp daily with the city vans. Breakfast Club Drop in (if availble) Breakfast Club

M-F

6:30-8:30a

$49/$60NR

$15/$20NR

Drop in is only available the week of camp. Pre-registration is not allowed the week prior for Drop in.

CAMP DYNAMITE Students entering K-4th grade are invited to Camp Dynamite for a safe, fun and exciting summer! Campers will enjoy weekly themes, fun events, entertainment, swim days, and much more! Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday are Swim Days! Please send your child with a lunch daily, except for Thursdays. Two healthy snacks are provided daily. A $20 deposit is due per week in order to reserve your weeks. Full tuition is due the Thursday prior to attending camp. June 12-August 10 Hanna Kidz Center 3rd-4th Grade Field Trips Camp Dynamite Drop in (if availble) Camp Dynamite

M-F

8:30a-5:30p

$50/$63NR

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

$225/$254NR

6/19 Small World Park 7/3 Diablo Rock Gym 7/24 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Field trips are subject to change.

Hercules Parks & Recreation

Let our energetic staff keep your teens active and entertained this summer! 5th-8th graders will enjoy active games, music, arts/crafts, cooking and much more! Every Wednesday and Friday are Swim Days at the Swim Center. A $20 deposit is due per week in order to reserve your weeks. Full tuition is due the Thursday prior to attending camp.

5 Day Program 4 Day Program 3 Day Program

Teen Summer 2018 Field Trips 6/12 Welcome Pizza Party 6/14 6/19 Veranda Movie Theater 6/21 6/26 AMF Bowling 6/28 7/3 Swim Day (Wednesday Holiday) 7/5 7/10 Vacaville Ice Sports 7/12 7/17 Round One Concord 7/19 7/24 Game Zone 7/26 7/31 Martinez Theater 8/2 8/7 Farewell BBQ 8/9 Please note: All ﬁeld trips are subject to change

8:30a-5:30p 8:30a-5:30p 8:30a-5:30p

$225/$254NR $180/$216NR $135/$162NR

Oakland A’s Game Small World Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Diablo Rock Gym Jelly Belly/ Scandia Rockin’ Jump Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Lost World Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

TRADITIONAL CAMPS

TEEN DYNAMITE SUMMER CAMP

LIT/CIT SUMMER PROGRAM-NEW! Leader In Training/Counselor In Training is for those 14-16 year olds. Do you want to learn a new job skill working with children in our Camp Dynamite? Our LIT/CIT Program can help you gain job training, leadership skills, and professional learning. See ﬂyer for more information. Application can be picked up at the Community Center, the deadline to submit is May 17, 2018. Program has two sessions, June 12-July 13 and July 9-August 10. Each session is $270 if admitted.

Program Days M/W/F T/TH

Program Times 12:30-4:30p 9:00a-1:00p

(510) 799-8291

ARTS & ENRICHMENT CAMPS

Comic Book Creations-NEW!

Animal Cartoon Drawing

Create your own comic world of fun and adventure! Students bring characters to life through creative storytelling and publish their own comic book! There is a $20 material fee due at the ﬁrst class.

This is a popular workshop for animal lovers and cartoon enthusiasts. Students will use pencils, markers and Sharpies to complete their drawings. There is a $15 material fee due at the ﬁrst class.

7-12 years, Community Center Dynamite & Press Room 23290-A 6/25-6/29 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $198/$218NR 23290-B 7/16-7/20 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $198/$218NR 23290-C 7/30-8/3 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $198/$218NR

7-12 years, Community Center Press Room 23262-A 8/13-8/17 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $155/$170NR

Hamilton: The Musical -NEW!

Join the Revolution! Students will improve their voices, stage presence and conﬁdence while performing the songs, clever rhymes and story of the Broadway Musical, “Hamilton”. There is a $20 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 7-12 years, Community Center Dynamite Room 23291-A 7/9-7/13 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $198/$218NR 23291-B 7/23-7/27 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $198/$218NR 23291-C 8/6-8/10 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $198/$218NR

American Girls and Dolls-NEW!

This camp features Julie’s Groovy Day, Spa and Style Day and more! Participants take an unforgettable romp through the ages with historical dolls and inspire, dream and imagine with favorite Girls of the Year. There is a $10 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 5-12 years, Community Center Dynamite Room 23200-A 6/11-6/15 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $199/$219NR

Slime Camp-NEW!

Participants will dive into a new slime-ﬁlled world every day, from alien ooze to ghostly goo to monster muck to lava, too. There is a $10 material fee due at the ﬁrst class.

Animal & Manga Drawing

We will use a variety of animal facial expressions and action and movement to illustrate our scenes. On the ﬁnal day, we will draw a large comic book type scene in the Anime style. There is a $15 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 7-12 years, Community Center Press Room 23260-A 6/11-6/15 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $155/$170NR

Space Camp

Explore the topic of space while working in three mediums as we draw space ships and aliens while completing our drawing with color pencils. There is a $15 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 7-12 years, Community Center Dynamite Room 23261A 7/30-8/3 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $155/$170NR

5-12 years, Community Center Press Room 23201-A 7/9-7/13 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $199/$219NR

Mindcraft Mania Camp-NEW!

We’ll swap computers for creativity and keyboards for ingenuity and imagination as our creeper-crazy tribes teleport through portals into action-packed worlds of Mindcraft-inspired adventure! There is a $10 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 5-12 years, Community Center Resource Room 23202-A 7/16-7/20 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $199/$219NR

Wizardry Camp-NEW!

Calling all muggles! Our wizarding tribes will take on spellbinding STEAM challenges from designing magic wands to building Hogwarts’ castle to mixing up mystical potions. There is a $10 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 5-12 years, Community Center Press Room 23203-A 8/6-8/10 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $199/$219NR

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

Hercules Parks & Recreation

Summer Lunchables Program

Are you enrolled in two specialty half day camps located at the Community Center? We will have a camp counselor on site to supervise your child during their lunch time break in between their camps. Must be enrolled in both an AM camp and a PM camp in the same week.p Program Days

Program Times

Monday-Friday

12:00p-1:00p

Chess Camp-NEW!

Participants will improve their chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle-their brain! Camps include team chess games, recess time, snacks, tournaments and puzzles! Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. 6-13 years, Community Center Resource Room 23270-A 6/11-6/15 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $150/$165NR 23270-B 8/13-8/17 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $150/$165NR

Cooking Round the World

These camps give boys and girls the amazing opportunity to cook, eat and learn about countries and cultures from ‘round the world. Every day we visit and immerse ourselves into a different country’s food, ingredients, techniques, folklore, games and more. In the afternoons, we ﬁnish camp with an exciting round of Chopped! There is a $150 material fee due at the ﬁrst class.

Cooking Round the World Camp 6-12 years, Community Center Kitchen 23240-A 6/18-6/22 M-F 9:00a-4:00p 23240-B 7/9-7/13 M-F 9:00a-4:00p

$250/$275NR $250/$275NR

Baking Round the World Camp-NEW! 6-12 years, Community Center Kitchen 23241-A 7/16-7/20 M-F 9:00a-4:00p 23241-B 8/6-8/10 M-F 9:00a-4:00p

$250/$275NR $250/$275NR

Public Speaking with Conﬁdence & Debate

Bring out confidence in your children! Students do tongue-twister challenges, story-telling, games, and more! Children learn to present with confidence, use emotion, and connect with the audience fluently. Shy students and talkative ones alike will benefit and learn from this class. Session A Theme: Super Heroes and Wonder Woman Session B Theme: Around the world in 5 days 7-14 years, Community Center Press Room 23210-A 6/18-6/22 M-F 9:00a-4:00p 23210-B 7/16-7/20 M-F 9:00a-4:00p

$249/$274NR $249/$274NR

Life Skills-Public Speaking & Medikids

This camp will bring out the conﬁdence of your kids in public speaking as well as inspire them to learn about healthy habits. Days begin with building conﬁdence and skill in public speaking. The second half will focus on a medical program where children check their pulse rates, count bones from X-rays, and more! 7-14 years, Community Center Press Room 23211-A 7/23-7/27 M-F 9:00a-4:00p

ENRICHMENT CAMPS

NEW!

$249/$274NR

(510) 799-8291

SCIENCE CAMPS

My First Lab

Junior Mad Scientists dive into the realms of science with nonstop, hands-on fun! Learn about everything from Air Pressure to Zebras! This week of discovery introduces kids to all facets of science. There is a $30 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 4-6 years, Community Center Resource Room 23230-A 7/9-7/13 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $210/$230NR

Fun-gineering, Mix-Ups & More

Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO

The Force Awakens in this advanced engineering course for young Jedi! Discover key engineering concepts such as gear trains, pneumatics, and eccentric motion. Build projects from LEGO® Materials such as X-Wings, AT-AT walkers and more! 6-10 years, Community Center Resource Room 23250-A 6/18-6/22 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $195/$215NR

STEM Fundamentals with LEGO

Join us for a week full of creations, chemistry and cameras! Participants will build the best bridge in our shake, rattle and roll challenge. There is a $30 material fee due at the ﬁrst class.

Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Gear Cars, Castles, and Scissor Lifts. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment.

6-11years, Community Center Resource Room 23231-A 7/9-7/13 M-F 1:00-4:00p $210/$230NR

6-10 years, Community Center Resource Room 23251-A 7/23-7/27 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $195/$215NR

Jr Science Academy

During this exciting week of fun, campers will go on a thrilling journey of amazing scientiﬁc discoveries of the world of dinosaurs, chemical reactions, bubbling potions and more. There is a $30 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 4-6 years, Community Center Resource Room 23232-A 7/30-8/3 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $210/$230NR

NASA

Watch star dust burn, and journey through a galaxy as you investigate the life cycle of stars. Learn about the secrets of rocket science and even participate in a live rocket launch. There is a $30 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 7-11 years, Community Center Resource Room 23233-A 7/30-8/3 M-F 1:00-4:00p $210/$230NR

Little Green Thumbs

Flowers and minds can’t blossom without STEMs. Kids discover how to paint with wind, build a bug model, start their own garden and much more! There is a $30 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 4-6 years, Community Center Resource Room 23234-A 8/6-8/10 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $210/$230NR

Red Hot Robots

Explore several different types of robots and even play tag with robots that you control! Complete the camp by building your own robot to take home! There is a $30 material fee due at the ﬁrst class. 7-11 years, Community Center Resource Room 23235-A 8/6-8/10 M-F 1:00-4:00p $210/$230NR

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

RobotED: Flight -NEW!

Explore the world of aviation with our aviation robots! Learn the fundamentals of engineering like gears, levers, pulleys and cranks. Each team gets a computer and a LEGO WeDO kit to use. 6-11 years, Community Center Dynamite Room 23281-A 6/18-6/22 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $165/$180NR

AnimatED Jr -NEW!

Our custom curriculum ensures that children are introduced to logic and sequencing - building blocks for digital literacy along with emphasizing core skills like language and math. Each child is provided with a computer/tablet to use with complete guidance. 4-6 years, Community Center Press & Dynamite Room 23280-A 6/25-6/29 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $165/$180NR 23280-B 8/13-8/17 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $165/$180NR

RobotED: Floats on Water -NEW!

Join us in building different water vessels! Fish with the crab boat and go underwater with the submarine! Learn the fundamentals of engineering like gears, levers, pulleys and cranks. Each team of two gets a computer and a LEGO WeDO kit to use. 6-11 years, Community Center Press Room 23282-A 6/25-6/29 M-F 1:00-4:00p

$165/$180NR

Hercules Parks & Recreation

Mini-Hawk Multi-Sports Camp

7-12 years, Community Center Resource Room 23220-A 6/25-6/29 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $170/$185NR

4-7 years, Hanna Ranch Soccer Field 25260-A 6/25-6/29 M-F 9:00a-12:00p 25260-B 7/23-7/27 M-F 9:00a-12:00p 25260-C 8/13-8/17 M-F 9:00a-12:00p

Use green screen, camera tricks, & special FX to create an action-packed movie! Collaborate with your group as you write, act, & direct in this INCREDIbly exciting camp where you’ll be taught Hollywood stunts to thrill the entire audience.

Imagination Flix

Take your character under water – to a tropical island – or even outer space! There are no limits to where your imagination can take you. Work in groups to brainstorm movie ideas, create clay characters, ﬁlm your movies, and add voiceovers. 7-12 years, Community Center Resource Room 23221-A 6/25-6/29 M-F 1:00-4:00p $170/$185NR

This action packed camp combines the excitement of Track and Field, Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball with your favorite games from the playground. $134/$161NR $134/$161NR $134/$161NR

Multi-Sports Camp

The fundamentals of baseball, soccer, and track & field are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with lots of praise to help establish self-esteem and self-confidence. 7-12 years, Woodfield Park 22250-A 7/16-7/20 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $134/$161NR

Soccer Camp

Using our progressive curriculum, campers will gain the technical skills, strategy and sports knowledge to take their next step into soccer.

Techsplosion-Minecraft, Animated!-NEW!

Use cameras and Minecraft characters to create stop-motion animation movies! We’ll create real-life sets as we learn about stop-motion animation, then ﬁlm, edit, and upload our creations!

7-12 years, Woodﬁeld Park 22220-A 7/16-7/20 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $134/$161NR

Tennis Camp

5-7 years, Ohlone Community Center 23999-A 7/23-7/27 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $250/$300NR

In Skyhawks tennis programs, players learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, volleys and serves, as well as the rules and etiquette that make tennis an exciting game.

7-12years, Ohlone Community Center 23999-B 7/23-7/27 M-F 1:00-4:00p

7-14 years, Woodﬁeld Park-Tennis Courts 22290-A 7/30-8/3 M-F 1:00-4:00p

$250/$300NR

SCIENCE & SPORTS CAMPS

Action Movie Flix

$134/$161NR

Basketball Camp

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, defense and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs.

AOSL Basketball Camps

The All Out Basketball Program is committed to providing quality teaching, training, and playing experiences. Our goal is to develop future generations of basketball players who represent the game, themselves and the community with the highest level of character. 6-10 years, Community Center 25560-A 6/18-6/21 M-Th 9:00a-12:00p $125/$150NR 25560-B 6/25-6/28 M-Th 9:00a-12:00p $125/$150NR

7-14 years, Community Center 22210-A 8/6-8/10 M-F 1:00-4:00P

$134/$161NR

Flag Football Camp

Participants learn the fundamentals of passing, rushing, receiving and more! Camp ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl, where campers show-off their new skills with their new friends. 7-12 years, Woodﬁeld Park 22260-A 8/6-8/10 M-F 9:00a-12:00p $134/$161NR

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Spend time with Hercules Parks and Recreation Family Camp Adventures at Camp Concord, located in beautiful South Lake Tahoe! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable vacation! Hercules Parks and Recreation Family Adventures features 4-day, 3-night night program packed full of mountain activities for the entire family.

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Luau on the beach

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Twilight games on Pope Beach

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El Dorado National Forest hike

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Campfires

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Social Hours

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& much more!

Adult (16 and over)………………………$279 Teen (11-15)………………………………..$219 Youth (6-10)…………………………………$159 Preschool (3-5)…………………..………..$99 Toddlers (under 3)………………………..FREE

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

Hercules Parks & Recreation

This Summer, City of Hercules Parks & Recreation is bringing back Movie Nights at Refugio Valley Park! Bring your blanket, favorite picnic meal, and family to enjoy a fun night out under the stars. Movies start at 8:00 pm. This event is FREE to the community!

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2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS

2018-2019 Preschool Programs

The Tiny Tots program is designed to develop the “whole child” in all aspects of your child’s development . We encompass and enhance social and emotional development through directed activities, play and instructional material, and so much more. Children must be the required age by September 1 of the school year in which they are registering. Children must be fully potty trained (no pull-ups please). We now have 3 payment options! For pricing and information, please visit: www.ci.hercules.ca.us or call 510-245-4803.

Class

Location

Days

Times

Monthly Fees

Little Learners Little Learners Multi-Age Pre-Kindergarten

Hanna & Lupine Hanna Lupine

Tuesday & Thursday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00-11:30a 9:00-11:30a 9:00-12:00p

$155 / $193NR $232 / $290NR $248 / $305NR

Junior Kindergarten

Hanna

Monday-Friday

9:00-12:00p

$386 / $482NR

Breakfast Club Grades: K-8th grade

Located at the Hercules Teen Center, this program begins at 6:30am and is for grades K-8th. Participants will enjoy arts & crafts, homework help, and other fun activities. Participants must be dropped off at the Teen Center no later than 7:35am, and will be dropped off at their designated school by the ﬁrst bell. Option A: $100 registration fee and 10 payments. Program Days Program Times Price Monday-Friday 6:30-8:30a $193/$242NR

We now have 3 payment options! For more information, please visit www.ci.hercules.ca.us or call (510) 245-4803.

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

Kaleidoscope Kidz

Recreation Afterschool Program (RAP) Grades: K-5th grade

Participants of the Kaleidoscope Kidz Recreation Afterschool Program will enjoy a variety of activities including inside and active outside games, art & crafts, cooking, and more. All staff are CPR/First Aid certiﬁed and trained in school-age programming to provide the ultimate experience. Option A: $100 registration fee and 10 payments. Program Days Monday-Friday

Program Times Dismissal-5:30p

Price $420/$462NR

We now have 3 payment options! For more information, please visit www.ci.hercules.ca.us or call (510) 245-4803.

Hercules Parks & Recreation

THE SPOT is just the place to get help with homework and socialize with peers in an exhilarating, fun and safe environment. Our staff are there to provide mentoring and assistance in all areas. Come and join us! We have fun and exciting group games, cooking projects and activities daily! Activity Code: 36410 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day

Dismissal-5:30p Dismissal-5:30p Dismissal-5:30p

$250 / $312NR $319 / $397NR $379 / $473NR

Junior Staff in Training (Ages 14-18)-NEW!

Are you interested in working with the City of Hercules Parks and Recreation Department? If so, please join our Junior Staff in Training program where our energetic staff will help train and mentor you in preparation of your ďŹ rst job! In this program you will learn how to go through an interview process, demonstrate professionalism, understanding what customer service is, assist in leading group games/activities, and so much more! You will have an opportunity to train at the Hercules Teen Center, Community Center, Senior Center, and Aquatics Center. The goal of this program is to develop life and professional skills to assist in your future endeavors.

2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS

THE SPOT (6-8th Grade)

New Members: $50 per school year (Includes Junior Staff T-Shirt) Activity Code: 36700-A

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6 & UNDER PROGRAMS

Beginning Little Dragons

This introduction class will focus on providing exercises for the students to hone in on their own body awareness, individual and group interaction and prepare them for the next Karate level. 3.5-6 years, Ohlone Community Center 13510-D 4/9-4/30 Mon 5:00-5:30p $50/$55NR 23510-A 5/7-5/21 Mon 5:00-5:30p $37.50/$41.25NR

Intermediate Little Dragons

We will build upon concepts from the beginners class through practice, play, games, and repetition. Students will be taught self defense, self preservation and basic combat skills within the Martial Arts domain. Must have instructors permission to enroll. 4.5-6 years, Ohlone Community Center 13520-D 4/9-4/30 Mon 5:45-6:15p $50/$55NR 23520-A 5/7-5/21 Mon 5:45-6:15p $37.50/$41.25NR

Kidz Love Soccer -Soccer 1

Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, etc. Smallsided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Participants receive a Kidz Love Soccer Jersey! Shin guards are required.

5-6 years, Hanna Ranch Baseball Field 25320-A 6/11-7/9 Mon 5:30-6:15p 25320-B 7/30-8/27 Mon 5:30-6:15p

$80/$96NR $80/$96NR

Class status updates are available through the free Kidz Love Soccer app. KLS class status hotline: (888) 372-5803.

Advanced Little Dragons

For our most advanced white with yellow stripe belts, our goal is to focus on kata movements and reďŹ ne our skills while preparing for the next level class. Must have instructors permission to enroll.

4.5-6 years, Ohlone Community Center 13530-D 4/9-4/30 Mon 5:45-6:30p 23530-A 5/7-5/21 Mon 5:45-6:30p

$55/60NR $41.25/$45NR

Skyhawks- Mommy/Daddy & Me Tot Sports Participants learn the fundamentals of baseball, basketball, and soccer, through a series of fast-paced games and activities. 2.5-3 years, Senior Center 25230-A 6/16-8/18* Sat *No class meeting on 7/7

Mom/Dad & Me Soccer

You and your toddler will participate in fun, age-appropriate activities, and help your child develop their motor and socialization skills. Adult participation is required. 2-3.5 years, Hanna Ranch Baseball Field 25331-A 6/11-7/9 Mon 6:25-6:55p 25331-B 7/30-8/27 Mon 6:25-6:55p

$80/$96NR $80/$96NR

Tot/Pre-Soccer

Little tykes learn the basic techniques of the game and builds selfesteem through participation and fun soccer activities. Shin guards are required. 3.5-5 years, Hanna Ranch Baseball Field 25330-A 6/11-7/9 Mon 4:10-4:45p 25330-B 7/30-8/27 Mon 4:10-4:45p

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

$80/$96NR $80/$96NR

10:00-10:25a

$129/$155NR

Skyhawks -Tot Sports (Baseball, Basketball & Soccer)

This multi-sport tot program allows young athletes to discover a passion for a variety of sports in one fun-ďŹ lled setting. 3-4 years, Senior Center 25231-A 6/16-8/18* Sat *No class meeting on 7/7

10:30-11:10a

$134/$161NR

Skyhawks -Mini-Hawk Sports

Participants learn the fundamentals of baseball, basketball, and soccer, through a series of fast-paced games and activities. 5-6 years, Senior Center 25250-A 6/16-8/18* Sat *No class meeting on 7/7

11:15a-12:00p $134/$161NR

Hercules Parks & Recreation

AOSL Basketball Basic Skills Clinic

10-13 years, Community Center 25511-A 6/18-8/11* $190/$228NR *No class meeting on 7/4

6-16 years, Community Center 25580-A 5/3-5/24 Th 25580-B 6/7-6/28 Th 25580-C 7/5-7/26 Th 25580-D 8/2-8/23 Th

Our Academy is committed to providing quality teaching, training and playing experiences. Our goal is to develop future generations of basketball players who represent the game, themselves and the community with the highest level of character. All participants must bring their own ball to practice.

This league will offer (1) practice and (1) game a week. Jr. Bantam Player Evaluation is Friday, June 8, 2018 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Hercules Community Center. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check-in Practice will be held once (1) a week and will be determined by AOSL, the possible practice days and times are as follows: Practice Days and Times: Mondays 6:00p or 7:00p Tuesdays 6:00p or 7:00p Wednesdays 6:00p

Our basketball basic skills clinics are for kids who want to learn the basic fundamentals of basketball and have fun while doing it. Your child will learn how to shoot, dribble, pass and play defense. All participants must bring their own ball to practice. 5:00-6:00p 5:00-6:00p 5:00-6:00p 5:00-6:00p

$75/$90NR $75/$90NR $75/$90NR $75/$90NR

AOSL Basketball Intermediate & Elite Clinics Our intermediate and elite training clinics and personal training help players develop their basketball skills and overcome â&#x20AC;&#x153;game likeâ&#x20AC;? obstacles with basketball concepts and training methods. All participants must bring their own ball to practice 6-16 years, Community Center Intermediate Skills Clinic 25581-A 5/3-5/24 Th 25581-B 6/7-6/28 Th 25581-C 7/5-7/26 Th 25581-D 8/2-8/23 Th

6:00-7:00p 6:00-7:00p 6:00-7:00p 6:00-7:00p

$75/$90NR $75/$90NR $75/$90NR $75/$90NR

Elite Skills Clinic 25582-A 5/3-5/24 25582-B 6/7-6/28 25582-C 7/5-7/26 25582-D 8/2-8/23

7:00-8:00p 7:00-8:00p 7:00-8:00p 7:00-8:00p

$75/$90NR $75/$90NR $75/$90NR $75/$90NR

Games will be played on Saturday morning between 8:00-10:00a An email will be sent out prior to the beginning of the league to register on the AOSL website (free) to receive all of your team information such as practice times, games schedule, and more!

Th Th Th Th

YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS

AOSL Jr. Bantam Basketball League

Come on down to the Community Center for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball. All levels welcome! Our open gym passes can be used for either volleyball or basketball. Passes are valid throughout the year and never expire. M/W

10:00a-4:00p

Basketball

T/TH

10:00a-4:00p

Volleyball

Please note: Open Gym times are subject to change. Daily Visit Fees Youth/Senior

$4/$5NR

Adult

$5/$6NR

Open Gym Passes Youth

10 Visit

$30/$40NR

Youth

25 Visit

$75/$100NR

Adult

10 Visit

$40/$50NR

Adult

25 Visit

$100/$125NR

Senior 55+/ Youth 2-17 years/ Adult 18+

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YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS

Karate

Learn the basic ﬁghting skills of Karate, self-discipline, self-esteem and conﬁdence in protecting yourself. We teach each student to protect themselves if he or she is in a threatening situation.

Yellow & Orange Belts

6:45-7:45p

$80/$96NR $80/$96NR

Starlings Volleyball Program

Starlings wants to help your child prepare for club tryouts by teaching them some fundamental skills commonly used in the sport of volleyball such as passing, setting, hitting, and serving.

Class Schedule 6:00-6:45p

Kidz will develop core soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting in a team play format. Shin guards are required. 7-10 years, Hanna Ranch Baseball Field 25321-A 6/11-7/9 Mon 4:45-5:30p 25321-B 7/30-8/27 Mon 4:45-5:30p

7+ years, Ohlone & Senior Center 23550-A 5/1-5/31 $80/$85NR 23550-B 6/5-6/28 $80/$85NR 23550-C 7/3-7/31* $80/$85NR 23550-D 8/1-8/30 $80/$85NR Additional Sibling Fee: $53/$58NR *No class meeting on 7/4

Tuesday-Ohlone Center Free Trials & White Belts

Kidz Love Soccer-Soccer 2

7-10 years, Hercules Community Center 25870-A 5/20-6/24* Sat 12:15-2:00p *No class meeting on 6/3 & 6/17

$75/$90NR

Wednesday-Senior Center White Belts

6:00-6:45p

Starlings Volleyball League

Green, Purple & Brown Belts 6:45-7:45p

Participants will be sorted into evenly matched teams, then each week those teams will get some training from Coach Dave before playing each other in competitive match ups.

Thursday-Senior Center Yellow & Orange Belts

6:00-7:00p

Green, Purple & Brown Belts 7:00-8:00p

11-14 years, Hercules Community Center 25871-A 7/5-8/2 Th 8:00-9:30p

$100/$120NR

Karate Free Trial

A free trial is available for new students and begins on the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month. Call (510) 799-8291 for more information.

Oil Painting

Have fun while learning how to draw, paint, design, mix and combine colors, lights, shadows and composition perspective. Supplies needed are listed online at www.herculesrec.com.

6-17 years, Community Center Dynamite Room 13110-D 5/1-5/22 Tues 3:30-5:00p $25/$30NR 23100-B 6/5-6/26 Tues 3:30-5:00p $25/$30NR 23100-C 7/10-8/7 Tues 3:30-5:00p $25/$30NR

Free Public Stargazing Come and enjoy the experience of great nights under the stars! This is an observational event, and as such depends upon the weather. The event is cancelled if the sky is more than 40% obscured by clouds one hour before start time at Foxboro Park. For more information call 510-526-5974. Foxboro Park 4/14, 5/12, 6/16, 7/14 & 8/11

Online Driver’s Education

Saturdays

Dusk

DMV allows teens to receive their Learner’s Permit at age 15 ½ and a license at age 16. This class is the FIRST, required step that must be completed. This is an online course with videos, animated driving scenarios and sample test questions. A licensed instructor is available to answer any questions. Receive DMVapproved certiﬁcate of completion. 26790-A 26790-B 26790-C 26790-D

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Summer 2018 Activity Guide

$29/$35NR $29/$35NR $29/$35NR $29/$35NR

Hercules Parks & Recreation

Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping, body-blasting ďŹ tness program that gets you results..fast! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a high intensity dance party that fuses cardio, strength, pilates, hip hop, yoga and kickboxing. Burn up to 800 calories per hour in any of our 60 minute classes! For more information call: (510) 619-5884 18+ years, Teen Center M-Th 7:00-8:00p Drop-IN $10 Sat 8:30-9:30a Monthly EFT $45 Sun 9:00-10:00a

Table Tennis

This program is designed to provide competitive table tennis action for youths/adults who want to improve their knowledge and skills of the game. Please no black soled shoes. 18+ years, Ohlone Center 5/5-5/26 Sat 10:00a-2:00p 6/2-6/23 Sat 10:00a-2:00p 7/7-7/28 Sat 10:00a-2:00p 8/4-8/25 Sat 10:00a-2:00p

$24/$31NR $24/$31NR $24/$31NR $24/$31NR

23650-A 23650-B 23650-C 23650-D

Zumba Karate

The core element of this class is Karate; however, it will involve cardio, muscle strengthening, and mental focus. 18+ years, Ohlone Center 5/1-5/22 Tues 8:00-9:00p 6/5-6/26 Tues 8:00-9:00p 7/3-7/31 Tues 8:00-9:00p 8/7-8/28 Tues 8:00-9:00p

$28/$33NR $28/$33NR $28/$33NR $28/$33NR

13560-A 13560-B 13560-C 13560-D

Zumba is back! Zumba is a cardio and strengthening system that uses a variety of world music to create a fun environment while exercising. Any level is welcome! 18+ years, T/Th 10:30-11:30a

Ohlone Center

Wed

Senior Center

10:00-11:00a

Zumba Passes

ADULT PROGRAMS

Jazzercise

Tuesday/Thursday Zumba 10 Visit Pass 25 Visit Pass $70/$80NR $175/$200NR

Oil Painting

Have fun while learning to paint, mix and combine colors, shadows and composition perspective. Supplies required are listed online at www.herculesrec.com. 18+ years, Community Center Dynamite Room 5/1-5/22 Tues 1:30-3:00p $25/$30 6/5-6/26 Tues 1:30-3:00p $25/$30 7/10-8/7 Tues 1:30-3:00p $25/$30

Wednesday Zumba Gold 10 Visit Pass 25 Visit Pass $50/$60NR $125/$150NR

23100-B 23100-C 23100-D

18+ years, Community Center Press Room 5/3-5/24 6/7-6/28 7/12-8/2

Th Th Th

3:00-6:00p 3:00-6:00p 3:00-6:00p

$30/$35 $30/$35 $30/$35

23120-B 23120-C 23120-D

Open Gym Basketball/Volleyball

Come on down to the Community Center for an energetic game of Basketball or Volleyball. All levels welcome! Open Gym Passes are available! Visit page 9 for pricing and information. Youth/Seniors Adults

$4/$5NR $5/$6NR

Senior 55+/ Youth 2-17 years/ Adult 18+ M/W 10a-4:30p Basketball T/TH 10a-3:30p Volleyball Please note: Open Gym times are subject to change.

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ED2GO ONLINE CLASSES

Hercules Parks & Recreation

Online Learning

anytime, anywhere... just a click away!

ONLINE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS Prepare for employment in some of today’s hottest careers with a comprehensive, affordable, and self paced online Career Training Program. You can begin these Programs at any time and learn at your own pace. Upon successful completion of all required coursework, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. • 6-18 Month Format • All materials included

• Prepare for certification • Student advisors

INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE SHORT COURSES Our instructor-led online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. We focus on creating warm, supportive communities for our learners. New course sessions begin monthly, are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. • 6 Week Format • Discussion Areas

• Monthly start sessions • Expert Instructor

Categories Include:

• Arts and Design • Business • Computer Applications • Computer Programming • Construction and Trades • Health and Fitness • Hospitality • Information Technology

• Accounting and Finance • Business • College Readiness • Computer Applications • Design and Composition • Healthcare and Medical • Language and Arts • Personal Development • Teaching and Education • Technology

JUMP START YOUR CAREER OR FIND A NEW ONE! Visit our website for program details! careertraining.ed2go.com/herculesrc

Learn from the comfort of home!

Summer 2018 Activity Guide

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Hercules Parks & Recreation

Day Trips

Date

Fee

Vacaville Outlets Check in at 9:00am and depart from the Senior Center 9:30am. Shopping Trip! Enjoy a day of outdoor shopping through a variety of 120 stores at the Vacaville Premium Outlets! Lunch is not provided. Estimated time of return is 2:30pm.

5/9

$20

Membership Drive & Pancake Breakfast Enjoy breakfast on us! Bring a friend and sign up for a new Senior Center Membership!

6/23

Free

Black Mine Tour Check in at 9:00am and depart from the Senior Center 9:30am. Head underground for a tour of the awe-inspiring and historic Hazel – Atlas silica sand mine located in Antioch. Estimated time of return is 2:30pm.

8/8

$25

Extended Trips

Date

Fee

The City of Hercules is partnering with Premier World Discovery to offer extended trips to the following destinations. Trip fees include roundtrip airfare, baggage handling, tour director and more! Colorado Rockies, Rails & Western National Parks 7/15-7/23 from 9 day trip departing on July 15, 2018 which features ﬁve National Parks & three train $2725 experiences. 9/25-10/3 from Niagara Falls & Heritage Highlights 9 day trip departing on September 25, 2018 which features Amish Country, $2875 Washington D.C. & Williamsburg Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 10/12-10/18 from 6 day trip departing on October 12, 2018 which features Three Nights in Santa Fe, Los $1675 Alamos Science Center, and Taos Pueblo. Music Cities Christmas featuring Branson, Memphis & Nashville 11/30-12/5 from 6 day trip departing on November 30, 2018 which features the Country Music Hall of $1795 Fame, Duttons Family Christmas Show & Graceland.from Hercules Recreation New Orleans Holiday presents 12/2-12/6 from 5 day trip departing on DecemberRails 2, 2018& which features New Orleans School of $1350 Colorado Rockies, Branson, Memphis & Nashville featuring Schooling, New Orleans City Tour & the French Market.

DAY & EXTENDED TRIPS

Please stop by the Community Center or Senior Center for more information on all trips offered. Registration is ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve and is required for all trips and must be completed two weeks prior to the trip date.

Music Cities Christmas

Western National Parks

featuring Five National Parks & Three Train Experiences 6 Days

9 Days

July 15, 2018

November 30, 2018

Highlights

• Graceland • Beale Street Dinner •3 Train Experiences • Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Durango & Silverton Railroad • Shoji Tabuchi Christmas Show Pikes Peak Cog Railway Royal Gorge Train • Duttons Family Christmas Show •5 National Park Visits • Branson City Tour Rocky Mountain National Park • Clinton Presidential Library Mesa Verde National Park • Nashville City Tour Arches National Park • Country Music Hall of Fame Canyonlands National Park Great Sand Dunes National Park • Holiday Dinner & Show at the Gaylord Booking - Save $200 per couple!* •2 Discount Nights in Durango Opryland Resort •3 Nights in Colorado Springs For more information on all trips, please call (510) 799-8291 • day 2 Nights Branson tion •Dead Horse Point State Park • 2 Nights Nashville - Opryland Resort very • Attn: Group Organizer •Moab, Utah

Highlights

or visit www.ci.hercules.ca.us

•Garden of the Suite 200 • Redondo Beach, CAGods 90278

Inclusions • Roundtrip Airfare Register at www.herculesrec.com • 9 Meals: 5 - Breakfasts & 4 - Dinners •U.S. Air Force Academy

& Stage Show iscovery.com•Cowboy Dinner Booking #

Inclusions

•Roundtrip Airfare - OAK

• Professional Tour Director • Motorcoach Transportation

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SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES

The Hercules Senior Center provides a recreational location that fosters and promotes friendship, companionship, health and wellness, fun, and lifelong relationships for adults. Purchase your yearly membership to get access to our recreational programs and classes at a discounted rate. You may become a member at any time throughout the year and visit our facility daily to participate and interact with other members. Join today to make new friends, live a happier and healthier life style. The Hercules Senior Center is located at 111 Civic Drive, and is open Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm. The yearly membership fee is $20 (activity prices vary depending on membership status). For more information, call (510) 799-8219.

CC Café

The Hercules Senior Center is a partner with Contra Costa Health Services in providing our daily lunch program through our CC Café. We are open Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Guests will be required to contact the Senior Center at (510)799-8219 one (1) day in advance between 9:00am to 12:00pm to attend the lunch program the following day. For free transportation, contact Westcat at (510)724-7433. Suggested Donation $3.00 Ages 60 under $5.00

Weekly Activity

Day

Time

Advance Tai Chi

Fri

9:00-11:00a

$1.00/$2.00

Art Class

Tues

10:00a-12:30p

$1.00/$2.00

Bingo

Thurs

10:00a-12:00p

$6.00 for 10 games

Bingo

Thurs

12:30-2:30p

$6.00 for 10 games

Card Club Group

Mon Thurs

10:00a-1:00p 1:00-3:00p

$1.00/$2.00

Chi Kong

Thurs

9:00-10:00a

$1.00/$2.00

Computer Lab

Mon-Fri

9:00-10:00a

FREE/$1.00

Produce Distribution

1st & 3rd Tues

11:00a-12:00p

Goodie Store

Friday

12:30-1:00p

Lehua Hula Dance

Monday

1:00-2:00p

$1.00/$2.00

Line Dancing

Monday

2:00-3:00p

$1.00/$2.00

Low Impact Exercise

Mon & Fri

10:00-11:00a

$1.00/$2.00

Meals on Wheels

Member/Non Member

FREE $1.00 Members ONLY

9am-12pm Call (510) 412-0166 for more information

Tai Chi

Mon, Tues & Fri

9:00-10:00a

$1.00/$2.00

Tap

Tues

2:00-3:00p

$1.00/$2.00

Yuen Ji and Dance

Wed

2:00-4:00p

$1.00/$2.00

Zumba Drop-In

Wed

10:00-11:00a

$5.00

Members who participate in mulitiple classes on the same day will recieve a discount on any additional class after the ﬁrst class attendance.

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Free Services

Day

Time

Advice Nurse

Thurs

10:00a-1:00p

Blood Pressure

2nd Wed

10:00a-2:00p

Community Produce Program

1st & 3rd Tues

11:00a-12:00p

HICAP -Health Insurance Counseling for the Elder

2nd Wed. of each month By appointment only, call (510) 799-8293

Legal Consult Wills/Trusts

By appoinment only, call (510) 799-8293

Hercules Parks & Recreation

Free event from 2:00-8:00p on Tuesday, February 27 and Tuesday, April 24. Call (510) 799-8219 for more info.

Community Produce Program

The Hercules Senior Center offers a Free Community Produce Program which distributes free produce on the ďŹ rst and third Tuesday of each month from 11:00am to 12:00pm. This program is available to those who meet the income guidelines. Must provide own bags.

Call (510) 799-8219 two days prior to event between 9a-12p to reserve your seat for social event.

Volunteer

The Hercules Senior Center is always looking for helping hands at events and programs! Call Kristina at 510-799-8219 for more info!

Senior Center Social Events

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SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

American Red Cross Blood Drives

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Facility Attendants Facility Attendants

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Lifeguards/Swim Instructors Lifeguards/Swim Instructors

Office Assistants Office Assistants

Hercules Parks & Recreation

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FACILITY RENTALS

Hercules Community Center

Located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road. Maximum capacity of 300. Includes commercial kitchen, wood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, indoor restrooms and stage. 5 Hour Minimum

Sat

Deposit*

$500 (Refundable)

M-Th

F/Sun

Youth Event Deposit*

$600 (Refundable)

Decoration (2 Hr Max)

$79

$40

$59

Resident First Five Hours

$800

$400

$600

Non-Resident First Five Hours

$975

$490

$730

Resident Additional Hours

$160

$80

$120

Non-Resident Additional Hours

$195

$98

$146

Insurance (Based on market rate) $163-$280 Round Tables

$8 per table

Security Guards

$35 per guard per hour

Ohlone Community Center

Located at 190 Turquoise Drive. Maximum capacity of 75. Includes residential kitchen, indoor restrooms, and outside patio. 3 Hour Minimum

Sat

M-Th

Deposit*

$200 (Refundable)

Youth Event Deposit*

$300 (Refundable)

Decoration (1 Hr Max)

$38

$25

$37.50

Resident First Three Hours

$225

$112.50

$168.50

Non-Resident First Three Hours

$255

$127.50

$191.25

Resident Hourly

$75

$37.50

$56.25

Non-Resident Hourly

$85

$42.50

$63.75

Security Guards

$35 per guard per hour

Insurance (Based on market rate) $163-$280

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F/Sun

Hercules Senior Center

Located 111 Civic Drive. Maximum capacity of 100. Includes residential kitchen, indoor restrooms, and outside patio. 5 Hour Minimum

Sat

M-Th

F/Sun

Deposit*

$200 (Refundable)

Youth Event Deposit*

$300 (Refundable)

Decoration (1 Hr Max)

$50

$25

$37.50

Resident First Five Hours

$500

$250

$375

Non-Resident First Five Hours

$600

$300

$450

Resident Additional Hours

$100

$50

$75

Non-Resident Additional Hours

$120

$60

$90

Security Guards

$35 per guard per hour

Insurance (Based on market rate) $163-$280

Foxboro Community Center

Located at 1025 Canterbury. Maximum capacity of 48. No kitchen. Includes indoor/outdoor restrooms and outside patio. 3 Hour Minimum

Sat

M-Th

F/Sun

Deposit*

$200 (Refundable)

Youth Event Deposit*

$300 (Refundable)

Decoration (1 Hr Max)

$25

$12.50

$18.75

Resident First Three Hours

$150

$75

$112.50

Non-Resident First Three Hours

$180

$90

$135

Resident Hourly

$50

$25

$37.50

Non-Resident Hourly

$60

$30

$45

Security Guards

$35 per guard per hour

Insurance (Based on market rate) $163-$280

Hercules Parks & Recreation

(Max Capacity: 65) 109 Civic Drive

(Max Capacity: 30) 2007 Refugio Valley Road Sat

M-Th

Sat F/Sun

M-Th

F/Sun

Deposit*

$75 (Refundable)

Resident Hourly

$50

$25

$37.50

$48.75

Non-Resident Hourly

$60

$30

$45

$56.25

Please note: No food or drinks are allowed.

Deposit*

$200 (Refundable)

Resident Hourly

$65

$32.50

Non-Resident Hourly

$75

$37.50

Insurance

$163-$280 *Based on market rate

FACILITY RENTALS

Large Library Room

Teen Center

Small Library Room

Gymasium Rental

(Max Capacity:12) 109 Civic Drive

(Max Capacity: 40) 2001 Refugio Valley Road Deposit*

$100 (Refundable)

1 day rental hourly fee

$86/$99R

3 day ongoing rental hourly fee

$61/$77NR

Please note: No food or drinks are allowed.

Sat

M-Th

F/Sun

Deposit*

$75 (Refundable)

Resident Hourly

$25

$12.50

$18.75

Non-Resident Hourly

$45

$22.50

$33.75

Please note: No food or drinks are allowed.

Council Chambers (Max Capacity: 100) 111 Civic Drive Sat

M-Th

F/Sun

Deposit*

$75 (Refundable)

Resident Hourly

$50

$25

$37.50

Non-Resident Hourly

$60

$30

$45

Dynamite & Resource Room

(Max Capacity: 40) 2001 Refugio Valley Road Sat

M-Th

F/Sun

Deposit*

$75 (Refundable)

Resident Hourly

$55

$27.50

$41.25

Non-Resident Hourly

$75

$37.50

$56.25

Please note: No food or drinks are allowed.

Van Domselaar Room (Max Capacity: 65) 102 Civic Drive Sat

M-Th

F/Sun

$75 (Refundable)

Resident Hourly

$60

$30

$45

Non-Resident Hourly

$75

$37.50

$56.25

Please note: No food or drinks are allowed.

Press Room

(Max Capacity: 30) 2001 Refugio Valley Road

Deposit*

Sat

M-Th

F/Sun

Deposit*

$75 (Refundable)

Resident Hourly

$30

$15

$22.50

Non-Resident Hourly

$45

$22.50

$33.75

Please note: No food or drinks are allowed. *Deposits are refundable unless event has issues, damage is done to the facility, and/or event is cancelled by applicant. Please review the facility policy located online at www.ci.hercules.ca.us.

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Summer 2018 Activity Guide Parksmusic, & Recreation City park hours are from sun rise to sunset. Park restrictions includeHercules no amplified no alcohol, and no inflatable jumpers. Call 510-799-8291 for more info!

Reservations are required for the use of the fields at Hanna Ranch and Woodfield. Reservations will be received on a first come, first serve basis.

A permit is required for any gatherings of 50 or more people in any City park. The permit can be obtained at the Parks and Recreation Department, located at 2001 Refugio Valley Road, between the hours of 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Thursday. Groups of 50 or more are encouraged to apply for the permit at least 30 days prior to their intended park usage to allow the City appropriate time to review and consider the request.

Hourly Fee

Refugio Valley Park Gazebo Rental Maximum Capacity: 100

The permit does not provide exclusive park usage, but it does provide for use of one picnic reservation area if one exists in the park that will be utilized. Full Day Reservation

$110/$149NR

Deposit*

$100 (Refundable)

$9/$18NR

Deposit* Hourly Fee

$50 (Refundable*) $110/$149NR

Duck Pond Park Gazebo Rental Maximum Capacity: 50 Deposit* Hourly Fee

Picnic Rentals

Picnic tables are now available for rent! Renting the picnic tables will be able to ensure that you have a space reserved for your party. The rental times are for a 9 hour duration which include a deposit which would go back to you as long as all garbage was thrown away and there was no damage to the tables. Park restrictions include no ampliﬁed music, no alcohol and no inﬂatable jumpers. Full Day Reservation

$110/$149NR

Deposit*

$100 (Refundable)

$50 (Refundable*) $53/$62NR

Tennis Courts

Participate in a great game of tennis at any of our 3 tennis court facilities located at Refugio Valley, Woodﬁeld, and Foxboro parks. To ensure availability, you may reserve the courts daily from 7am until dusk. Weekday Hourly Fee Weekend Hourly Fee

OUTDOOR RENTALS

Field Rentals

Park Gathering Permit

$7/$8NR per court $10/$11NR per court

*Deposits are refundable unless event has issues, damage is done to the facility, and/or event is cancelled by applicant. Please review the facility policy located online at www.ci.hercules.ca.us . For more information on rentals, call (510) 799-8291.

1025 Canterbury Ave.

Frog Pad Park

1000 Willet St.

Hanna Ranch Park

2480 Refugio Valley Rd.

Ohlone Dog Park

190 Turquoise Dr.

Railroad Park

Corner of Santa Fe and Railroad Ave.

Refugio Valley Park

1515 Refugio Valley Rd.

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Shoreline Park

1000 Tug Boat Lane

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Woodﬁeld Park

1991 Lupine Rd.

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Foxboro Park

Tennis Courts

997 Sycamore Ave.

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Swings

Duck Pond Park

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Soccer Field

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Restrooms

199 Beechnut Dr.

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Play Structures

Beechnut Mini Park

Picnic Tables

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Open Lawn Space

Tushima/Central St.

Horseshoe Pits

Bayside Park

Gazebo

Location

Bocce Ball Court

Benches

BBQ Grill

Basketball Court

Baseball Field

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Park hours are sunrise to sunset. Park restrictions include no amplified music, no alcohol and no inflatable jumpers. All park reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

How to register

Registration

Online

The City of Hercules Parks & Recreation Department has implemented a Yearly Liability Waiver form that is effective until July 31, 2018. This form covers all activities, and programs that are provided by the City of Hercules Parks & Recreation Department. Additional program/activity permission slips may be required. One authorized signature from a legal parent or guardian may sign on a minor’s behalf (under 18 years old). Additional family members who are over the age of 18 will be required to provide their own signature to the form. Yearly Liability Waivers will not be accepted by the department without the appropriate signature(s).

Log on to: www.herculesrec.com

Mail-In Send registration form and payment to: Hercules Parks & Recreation 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA. 94547 Fax (510) 799-8288 Credit Card Only Walk-In & Drop-Off Hercules Parks & Recreation 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA. 94547 Registration Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm Drop-off:

Participants are encouraged to register at least one week prior to the course start date. Registration payment must be accompanied with a completed Liability Waiver and Registration Form. Programs, services, or activities may be cancelled or combined due to low enrollment. Because the Activity Guide is prepared months in advanced, the City cannot guarantee all information in the guide is the most current. Contact Parks & Recreation at (510) 799-8291 during business hours to confirm class details if needed.

Refund and Transfer Policy Refunds or transfers will only be granted on or before the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service fee applied to all refunds or transfers initiated by participant. If the City cancels a course, the participant will have the option of transferring to a different class or receiving a full refund.

Photo Disclaimer

No cash allowed. Registrations will be processed in the order they are received on the next business day.

The City of Hercules may photograph or video program participants and recreational users of City facilities and use the photographs or video in its promotional materials. Unless otherwise noted at the time of registration, Parks & Recreation will assume program participants and facility users have given consent to be photographed or videoed.

Helpful registration tips

Parks & Recreation Department Christopher Roke

Parks & Recreation Director

Ambra Garfield

Recreation Manager

Austin George

Recreation Coordinator

Jeff Jew

Recreation Coordinator

Chris Bratton

Children’s Program Leader III (Director)

Vanessa Flores

Recreation Leader III, Rec Classes, Office & Marketing

 All registration is accepted on a first come, first serve basis unless otherwise noted in the course description.

Kristina Griffith

Recreation Leader III, Seniors

Samantha Cole

Recreation Leader III, Teens

Maria Rubio

Ohlone & Lupine Child Care Office Assistant II

 Age in course description indicates participants must be that age by starting date of the class.

Rozen Stafford

Hanna Ranch Child Care & Tiny Tots Office Assistant II

 Make sure your liability form is signed. See below for liability waiver details.  Include payment: cash, check, Visa, Discover or MasterCard.  Make checks payable to: City of Hercules

 For general registration information, call 510-799-8291.

City Council Chris Kelley

Mayor

Dan Romero

Vice Mayor

Gerard Boulanger

Council Member

Myrna De Vera

Council Member

Roland Esquivias

Council Member

Community & Library Services Commission

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Evangelia Ward-Jackson

Chair

Han Chen

Vice-Chair

Brian Campbell-Miller

Commissioner

Vacant

Commissioner

Nina Nguyen

Youth Commissioner

Hercules Parks & Recreation

PRRegistration@ci.hercules.ca.us www.ci.hercules.ca.us www.herculesrec.com

Liability Waiver Effective Dates: August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018

This liability waiver covers all activities, classes, camps, and programs provided by the City of Hercules Parks & Recreation Department from August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018. Additional program/activity permission slips may be required. Each person age 18 and over in the household, listed in the Participant’s Information section below, must sign and date this form.

Participant’s Information

First Name

Last Name

M/F

Date of Birth

)

1. 2. 3. 4.

LIABILITY WAIVER

City of Hercules – Parks & Recreation Department 2001 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA 94547 Ph: (510) 799-8291 Fax: (510) 799-8288

Household Information – Primary Contact Parent/Head of Household 21+ Years: ____________________________________________________________________________ (Last Name)

Street Address: __________________________________________ Primary Contact: ____________________

(First Name)

City: _________________________

Zip: _______________

Additional Contact: _____________________ Email: __________________________

Emergency Contact Name: __________________________ Emergency Phone: ______________________ Relation: ___________ Refund and/or Transfers will be granted on or before the first class meeting. No refunds or transfers will be granted after the first class meeting. There is a $10.00 service charge on all refunds/transfers initiated by the participant or guardian. If the course is canceled by the City of Hercules, the participant will have the option of transferring to a similar program or will be granted a full refund. Refunds may be given after a course has begun due to a particular medical condition if a doctor’s note is provided. These refunds are at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Director or his/her designee. Fees paid via credit card must be refunded to the same credit card used for payment. To the greatest extent permitted by law, the undersigned shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City of Hercules and its subordinate and affiliated agencies, officers, officials, employees, sponsors and volunteers (collectively “Indemnities”) from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense and costs (including without limitations costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with the participation by any of the above-listed Participants in any activity for which such Participant is being registered, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnities. Furthermore, I hereby agree that I, my successors and assignees will not make claim against, sue, attach the property of, or prosecute any of the Indemnities for any injury, liability, loss, damage, expense or costs arising out of or resulting from the participation by any of the above-listed Participants in any activity, class, camp, or program through the City of Hercules Parks & Recreation Department, for which such Participant is registered through August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018. If any Participant named above is a minor, I certify that I am the legal parent or guardian of the above participant or otherwise authorized to execute this form on his/her behalf that he/she is in good physical condition and I give my permission for him/her to participate in City of Hercules Parks & Recreation activities, classes, camps, and programs. I hereby grant permission to the City to take my or the above Participant’s photo while participating in City activities, classes, camps, and programs to use for publicity. A signature is required by each adult Participant on this form. One authorized parent/guardian may sign for all minors. I understand that I am authorized to sign this form on behalf of all Participants listed above. Printed Name: __________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________

Date: ___________

Printed Name: __________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________

Date: ___________

Printed Name: __________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________

Date: __________

Staff Use Only Accepted By: _______________________

Date Scanned/Saved:______________ Filed in Household ID #: ________

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Advertise With Us!

BANNER There are 4 different locations within the City where banners may be placed to assist with the promotion of businesses, programs, and events. The following are the monthly fees for each location. Sycamore Avenue and Refugio Valley Road Sycamore Avenue and San Pablo Avenue Sycamore Avenue and Willow Avenue Willow Avenue and Park & Ride

Res $250/NR $300 Res $250/NR $300 Res $200/NR $250 Res $200/NR $250

ACTIVITY GUIDE Hercules Parks & Recreation prints and distributes 10,000 copies of the Activity Guide three times a year, which is sent out to all the businesses and residents in Hercules. Advertising is a great way to promote your business or service. Please note that the City cannot accept ads promoting similar programs or services offered by the City.

Inside - Eighth

Color Newspaper Print

$178

Inside - Quarter

Color Newspaper Print

$254

Inside - Half

Color Newspaper Print

$331

Inside - Full

Color Newspaper Print

$610

Inside - Back Cover Full

Color Glossy Paper

$661

Visit our website at www.ci.hercules.ca.us to retrieve the Advertisement Application & to receive more information about all of our advertisement opportunities!

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Hercules Parks & Recreation

The Hercules Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of Rec Expo Week! During this week only, receive 10% off programs and classes that are paid off in full. Please note: the 10% discount does not apply to Child care, Tiny Tots and Family Camp Adventures.

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Parks & Recreation Activity Guide 2001 Refugio Valley Road Hercules, CA 94547 (510) 799-8291 WWW.HERCULESREC.COM

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID RODEO, CA PERMIT #23

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

Board Certified Pediatric Dentists

• IN NETWORK with most insurances (means no or less co-pay is paid) • IV sedation and nitrous oxide" laughing gas" • TVs above each chair and iPads in waiting rooms • Dental Emergencies/School dental exam forms • Now offering Silver Diamine Fluoride (cavity fighting liquid which may help avoid dental treatment). • Low radiation techniques used(compared to conventional X-Rays): Digital X-Rays, thyroid collars, and lead apron for all patients • BPA and Mercury free fillings available

$99

New Patient Exam (Exam, X-Rays, Cleaning & Fluoride) *for patients without dental insurance