DATE: April 9, 2008

CONTACTS: Shannon Beltran, Recreation Supervisor
(beltran@ci.monterey.ca.us)

PHONE: 831.646.3996

RELEASE: Immediate

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER/FALL ACTIVITIES BEGINS MAY 3, 2008

It’s time to register for Summer and Fall programs with the City of Monterey Recreation & Community Services Department!  A wide variety of Summer/Fall programs are planned for all members of the family. At the neighborhood playgrounds, recreation leaders will entertain children with games, arts and crafts projects, nature activities, and take them on fun excursions like roller-skating and Toro Park. Children attending Whispering Pines Day Camp and Camp Quien Sabe resident camp will learn about nature, how to cook outdoors, play games, folk dance, sing, hike, and create nature crafts.

Summer and Fall are also a great time for both children and adults to take classes. Everything from cooking to sports is offered for everyone’s enjoyment. The city will also be offering aquatic classes, sports camps, cheerleading camp, tot activities including Camp “Lots-O-Tots” and Toddling Gourmet, fitness classes, and many adult and senior activities.  Look in the Summer/Fall Activities Guide for a variety of new program offerings for the whole family, including Hip-Hop Dance, Youth Flag Football and a wide variety of Cooking Classes.

Classes are scheduled to begin during the week of June 2. Registration for Monterey City residents begins Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Other city residents may register on Saturday, May 3 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Other city residents may continue to register on May 12.

Programs and classes held at the Monterey Sports Center for the summer will begin June 1. Registration will begin Thursday, May 1 starting at 5:30 a.m. at the Monterey Sports Center, 301 E. Franklin Street. For more information call 646-3730.

The Summer/Fall Activities Guide is available at the Monterey Recreation & Community Services Department administrative office at 546 Dutra Street, the Monterey Sports Center, other city recreation facilities, and the Monterey Public Library beginning April 30. For more information, call 646.3866 or online at www.monterey.org/rec.

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