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City of Los Angeles - Department of Recreation and Parks
SYLMAR RECREATION CENTER
13109 Borden Avenue, Sylmar CA 91342 Office: (818) 367-5656
Email: [email protected]
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Our facility features an auditorium with stage, classrooms, indoor & outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, seasonal pool,
soccer fields, children’s play area, and a picnic area. Our success in fulfilling the community’s recreational needs based on our shared goals,
philosophy, policies, & performance. We feel the main priority of today’s active individual is in achieving a balanced lifestyle; balanced among
work, family, & leisure. Our mission is to contribute to creating this balance by providing quality recreational services & programs.
MISSION STATEMENT
We unify Los Angeles by providing diverse recreational opportunities, beautiful facilities, and innovative leadership for the universal enjoyment of
our residents and visitors by providing facilities to the general population, especially youth, and to all our special needs segments of the
population.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in our programs. Reasonable accommodations will be made with prior arrangements.
NOTE: Some classes may require the patron to supply a person of assistance at their own cost.
LIVE SCANNED
All volunteers that participate at Sylmar Recreation Center must be live scanned & screened by the Department of Recreation and Parks prior to
volunteering in any capacity.
ACHIEVING GENDER EQUATY THROUGH A CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT TO GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS”
The objective of this program is to promote and provide sports opportunities to girls and women. Our goal, at Sylmar Recreation Center, is to
increase girls’ and women’s participation in sports activities by providing a variety of choices in sports programming. Sylmar R.C. offers youth
sports, clinics, classes, adult leagues, camp and sports camp, all of which provide opportunities for girls and women of all ages to develop sports
skills and participate in sports activities.
“The classes and programs in this brochure may be subject to change or cancellation.”
Spring 2017
Spring Sports Registration………………January 30, 2017
Spring Class Registration………………..February 27, 2017
Spring Sports Begin………………………April 8, 2017
Spring Drop-in Camp…………………….April 10-14, 2017
Spring Egg Hunt…………………………..April 15, 2017
Spring Classes Begin……………………April 17, 2017
Memorial Day (Center Closed)…………May 29,2017
Spring Classes End……………………..June 2, 2017
Spring Show……………………………..June 8, 2017
Spring Sports End………………………June 10, 2017
City Council Field Office
(818) 756-8409
Sylmar Library
(818) 367.6102
Sylmar Neighborhood Council (818) 833-8737
Sylmar Chamber of Commerce (818) 362-3235
Sylmar High School
L.A. Mission College
Animal Regulation
Sanitation/Trash
Adaptive Recreation Unit
Senior Nutrition Program
Sylmar Park Pool
Valley Region
Aquatics Center
Recreation Permit Office
Film Permit Office
Office of Public Safety
Parking Enforcement
Municipal Sports
(818) 833-3700
(818) 364-7600
(888) 452-7381
(818) 756-8521
(818) 701-6650
(818) 362-9175
(818) 367-6727
(818) 756-8616
(323) 906-7953
(818) 756-8187
(323) 644-6220
(213) 978-4670
(818) 756-9418
(818) 756-8073
Summer 2017
Sports Registration…………………………………….April 10
Camp Registration…………………………………….April 17
Class Registration……………………………………..June 5
Camp Begin.…………………………………………...June 12
Pre School Camp Begin.……………………………...June 19
Independence Day (Center Closed)………………….July 4
Classes Begin…………………………………………..July 10
Sports program Begin………………………………….July 8
Camp End.……………………………………………...August 11
Classes End…………………………………………….August 18
1. Early Education Academy…….3
2. After School Enrichment……..3
3. Classes & Registration……4 & 5
4. Summer Camp …...…………...6
5. Spring Youth Sport……….……6
5. Girls Sports (GPLA)…………..6
6. Teen Club……………………..7
7. Adult Sports…………………...7
8. Department Staff……………...8
9. Spring Eggstravanza…………...8
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Early Learning Academy
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages 3 - 5
(*Must meet age requirement by first day of class and must be completely toilet-trained—no training pants)
Birth certificate and immunization record with current TB test required at the
time registration.
Fee : $60 week / $20.00 registration fee
Days: Monday - Thursday
Session Dates: September 6, 2016 to May 25, 2017
Limited number of spaces available
Program includes:
☻crafts
☻snack
☻games
☻number and letter
☻socializations
recognitionts
☻motor skill
development
☻sand box play
☻creative movement
☻music
After School Enrichment
Monday - Friday
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm Ages: 5 - 12
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDES:
◘ pick-up ◘ sports ◘ homework assistance
◘ arts & crafts
◘ games ◘ snacks
Open to children ages 5-12.
We pick up from Sylmar Learning Academy, Sylmar, Herrick, Dyer & Hubbard Elem.
Minimum of 3 students per school
2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:20 pm -
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:15 pm
6:00 pm
Pick Up from school.
Homework assistance (LIGHT SNACK)
Projects, Arts & Crafts, Drawing, Creative Play
Free Play, Outdoor & Indoor Games
Price is $160.00 per month. $20.00 registration fee
Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
Program Dates: August 15, 2016 - June 2017 (TBD)
Space is limited
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Classes begin the week of April 17
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Registration begins Monday, November 28, 2016 at 10:00 am and will continue until classes and leagues are full.
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Registration is held in the office.
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Age criteria must be met on the FIRST day of class and proper registration forms filled out completely.
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All fees for classes and leagues must be paid in full at the time of registration.
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Registration taken on a “first come, first serve” basis. Classes have limited available space.
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When registering for a class, please have exact amount of payment for the classes.
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Only personal checks, credit cards, money orders, and exact cash accepted.
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Please make check payable to “City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.”
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No post dated, out of state, or temporary checks accepted. Check must contain name and address. Valid driver’s license
and/or picture identification card required for all checks.
There will be a $35.00 handling charge for any insufficient, cancelled or stopped checks.
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REFUND POLICY: A non-refundable 15% administration fee will be assessed by the Recreation Center for any patron
granted a refund, change, or transfer per class or sports league registration. No full refunds will be issued unless a class or
sports league is canceled by the Recreation Center. No refunds to patrons making false statements on registration forms.
No make up classes for a participant’s absence and no substitutions. All information in the brochure is subject to change without prior
notice. Neither the City of Los Angeles, nor Sylmar Recreation Center carries insurance! Patrons must carry their own insurance.
Ballet Classes on Mondays
Cost $60.00 / 8 week session
Pre Ballet
Ballet I
Ballet II
* No class on May
Ages 3-4
Ages 5-7
Ages (8-up)
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Instructor : Alicia Roque
Students will explore the fundamentals of Ballet. Habla español.
Piano Classes on Tuesdays
Cost $70.00 / 8 week session
Ages 9 and Up
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
One 25 minute session per patron/per week.
Instructor : Ped Bashi
Children or adults of all skill levels are invited to learn the basics of playing piano.
Arts & Crafts on Tuesdays
Cost $40/8 weeks
Ages 6 - 12
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Felice Achille
Fun crafts from around the world.
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Acting/Comedy Musical Theater on Tuesdays
Cost $40.00/ 8 weeks
Ages 6 - 12
Time: 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Instructor: Felice Achille
Children will gain confidence as they learn how to perform and move on stage while singing.
Karate I on Wednesdays
Cost $50.00/ 8 weeks
Ages 4 - 18
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor : Steve Kirkman
Fun & Intense, learn discipline and techniques. Program will continue through March for an
additional charge.
Gymnastics on Wednesdays
Cost $60.00/ 8 week session
Ages 3 - 4
Ages 5 - 7
Ages 8 - 10
Ages 11+
5:15 pm
5:45 pm
6:30 pm
7:15 pm
- 5:45pm
- 6:30 pm
- 7:15 pm
- 8:00 pm
Instructor : Chris Fuhrman
Learn to tumble and flip like an Olympic star!
Parent and Me on Fridays
Cost $70/8 weeks
Ages 1.6 years to 3 year old
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Instructor: Irene Valencia
Parent and children (mommy, daddy or guardian) will sing, play games and do art projects
together.
Tai Chi on Friday
Cost $50.00/ 8 weeks
Ages 4 - 18
Time 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor : Steve Kirkman
Fun & Intense, learn discipline and techniques. Program will continue through March for an
additional charge.
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Camp Hours:
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Program Dates:
June 12 - August 11, 2017
Activates include:
arts & crafts, field trips, games,
sports, tournaments, competitions,
swimming (ages 7 & up), camp
songs, and much more.
Registration Starts Monday, May 1
Ages 5-13
$125 per week for five days
$110 four days
(Does not include field trip)
$25 registration fee
Registration Starts January 30, 2017
Palomino Division Ages 7-9
Elementary Division Ages 10-12
Junior Division Ages 13-15
Season March - June
Register Today!
Volunteer Coaches needed
Division
Ages Cost
TEE BALL
COACH PITCH
MINOR CO-REC
MAJOR C0-REC
JUNIOR CO-REC
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
13-15
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
Division
Tiny Tots
Rookie Co-Rec
Pee Wee Co-Rec
Girls Rookie
Girls Pee Wee
Ages Cost
3-4
5-6
7-8
5-6
7-8
Season March - June
Register Today!
Mandatory evaluations
The week of March 7th-March
$75
$75
$75
$10
$10
Season March - June
Register Today!
Volunteer
Coaches needed
Volunteer
Coaches
needed!
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PAG
Program sponsor
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“CLASS PARKS”
Teen Club Center opens daily 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday - Friday
FREE program for ages 13 & Up
SPRING 2017
FRIDAY EXTREME TEENS
CO-REC FUTSOL
AGES 13-17
REGISTER TODAY!
Activities include:
Team sports, cooking, individual sports, arts
and crafts, tournaments, volunteer service,
tutoring, field trips, and much more.
Registration begins in February 2017 and will continue until league fills.
Adult Basketball:
Men’s Tuesday Night League :
Games played @ 7,8 & 9 p.m.
Women’s 30 and over Thursday Night League :
Games played @ 7, 8 & 9 p.m.
Fee: $200.00 per team - Fees Due Upon Registration !!
Mom’s League - $30.00 per person
Officials: $35.00 per team / per game
Co– Rec Volleyball
Monday Nights
Game Time: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
$150 per team
$20 per team for official
and scorekeeper
Teams must consist of
3 men and 3 women
PICKLE BALL
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$1 one time start for age 50 and older
$5 for adults ages 18 - 49
Pickle ball is racket sport that combines tennis and badminton.
Games will take place in the gym. Equipment will be provided for those who need it.
Matches will take place in a round robin format with players rotating in.
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MAYOR
Eric Garcetti
COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
Vacant
BOARD OR COMMISSIONERS
Sylvia Patsaouras, President
Lynn Alvarez, Vice President
Melba Culpepper, Member
Misty M. Sanford, Member
Pilar Diaz, Member
SYLMAR PARK
Annual FREE Spring Eggstravanza
April 15, 2017
11:00am-3:00pm
Egg Hunt : 3 age groups Under 4, 5-7, 8-up
Games, prizes , moon bounce, arts & crafts
and much more!
RECREATION & PARKS ADMINSTRATION
Michael A. Shull, General Manager
Anthony (AP) Diaz, Esq, Executive Officer & Chief of Staff
Vicki Israel, Assistant General Managers Operations Branch
Vicki Israel, Assistant General Manager, Partnerships, Revenue Branch
Ramon Barajas, Assistant General Manager, Planning,
Maintenance & Construction Branch
VALLEY REGION
Charles Singer, Superintendent
Michael L. Harrison, Principal Recreation Supervisor II
Therman Calloway Jr. - Principal Grounds Maintenance Supervisor II
Robert M. White, Mid Valley District Supervisor
A Special Thanks to All
of our many volunteers!
SYLMAR RECREATION CENTER
Volunteers play a vital role in our
sports and recreation programs. If you
are interested in volunteering, please
contact our office at 818.367.5656 for
more information.
Tracie Field, Senior Recreation Director
Gabino Quiroz , Recreation Coordinator
Aron Cowen, Recreation Coordinator
RECREATION ASSISTANTS—OFFICE
Justin Aguilar
Danielle Landavazo
Luis Moreno
Alexandra Duarte
Maureen Eckols
Aaliyah Reddick
James Jornacion
Nora Reyes
Julie Morton
Irene Valencia
Sasha Velasquez
Mayra Palomera
Bianca Pena
Salena Diaz
Dianna Ruvalcalba
Brandi Gutierrez
Thomas Ortiz
Maria Duarte
Christian Haro
Jose Renderos
Guadalupe Arce
Anthony Alvarado
Tamara Strachan
Efren Lopez
Mayra Rocha
Adela Castillon
Ileya Rivera
Sandi Mendoza
Maintenance Staff
Eduardo Hernandez, Manuela Ramos
Become a Friend of the Parks today and join the Los Angeles
Parks Foundation in supporting our city parks!!
To find out more about the Friends of the Parks, Adopt-A-Park,
or Donate-A-Bench programs,
please visit the website www.laparksfoundation.org
or call (310) 472-1990