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Fall 2018
Winter/Spring 2019
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The Adaptive Recreation Program is for participants with developmental disabilities (i.e., Down Syndrome, Autism, etc.). The program is designed to provide fitness, nutrition and recreation programs to participants ages 13 years and older.
Adaptive Mid-Week Mix (Wednesday)
NEW! Moves Made 4 Me: This program is designed to illustrate movement for special needs students through developmental milestones.
The Adult Sports Program offers opportunities for adults to get exercise, have fun with family and friends and meet new people. The Adult Sports Program includes classes, sports leagues and tournaments, and targets individuals ages 18 and older.
Click here to access the game schedules on Team Sidelines.
Adult Men's Spring Basketball League
Get your blood pumping and meet new friends in a fun environment. Commit to be fit with these Adult Fitness classes (Ages 18+ unless otherwise noted).
The Aquatics program offers a variety of ways to enjoy the pool during the summer through lap swim, recreation swim, swim lessons, water aerobics, camps and pool parties. The pool is closed for the 2018 season and will reopen in June 2019 (dates to be scheduled).
Lifeguard Certification Classes (Ages 15+)
Water Safety Instructor Certification (Ages 16+)
The Arts encourage creativity, improve self-esteem, bring color to the world and broadens the view of different cultures. A variety of classes and activities are offered that appeal to the artist in each of us.
Ballet & Creative Dance (Ages 3-5 and 5-7)
Tap & Creative Dance (Ages 3-5 and 5-7)
PreBallet/Acro Dance (Ages 3-6.5)
Acro/Jazz I (Ages 6-11.5) and Acro/Jazz II (Ages 11.5-17)
Dancing Fun for Boys & Girls (Ages 1-3)
Early Childhood Recreation focuses on the "building blocks" to Kindergarten readiness by providing a series of integrated learning experiences. Classes are designed to give children the opportunity to play and interact socially in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment as the learn to become cooperative members of a group.
Bilingual Tiny Tots (Ages 4-4.6)
Art & Science Explorers (Ages 3-5.6)
Nature & Nurture Preschool Program (Ages 3-5)
The Gilroy Senior Center welcomes adults ages 55 and older and is a wonderful place to visit and enjoy the company of others. Some of the best moments are those shared over a cup of coffee or a delicious lunch.
Location: 7371 Hanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: 408-846-0414
Program Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Click here for the monthly newsletter, which provides information about trips, programs, club meetings, the lunch menu for the Nutrition Program and much more!
The Gilroy Senior Center Gift Shop is open to the public and is located inside the Gilroy Senior Center. The Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Improve skills, develop new ones, or find something new to do in these Special Interest classes.
LOL Leaders on the Loose (Ages 13-16)
Driver's Education - Online Course (Ages 15+)
Disaster Emergency Preparedness (Free; Ages 14+)
The city welcomes volunteers from all segments of our community to help with events, programs and projects. Here are some of the upcoming volunteer opportunities you can sign-up for:
Breakfast with Santa (Saturday, December 8, 2018)
Adaptive Christmas Party (Friday, December 14, 2018)
Adaptive Valentine Dance (Friday, February 8, 2018)
Spring Soccer Coach (register by February 15, 2019)
Technology Tutor (Tuesdays, February 19 and/or April 2, 2019)
Spring Boutique (multiple dates and times April 26-27, 2019)
Summer - Jr. Lifeguard (register by May 3, 2019)
Uvas Creek Clean-Up (Saturday, May 18, 2018)
Gilroy Youth Center (June 17-August 1, 2019)
Summer Day Camp (June 17-August 9, 2019)
Youth Sports (June 17-July 26, 2019)
Summer Tots/Camper Cubs (June 17-July 26, 2019)
Gilroy Kids' Triathlon (Saturday, July 13, 2019)
Please complete the Volunteer Application. Signed waivers may be submitted by email or returned to the Recreation office, 7351 Rosanna St. Parents or legal guardians need to sign the application for youth under age 18.
The Youth Sports Program offers a variety of classes intended to meet different interests, skills and ages.
Pee Wee Sports Program (Ages 5-7)
Basketball Camp (December, Ages 8-12)
Winter Break Basketball Camp (February, Ages 8-12)
Middle School Basketball Program (Grades 6-8)
Spring Break Dodgeball Camp (Ages 8-12)
Crossfit Coast Range (Ages 6-14)
Wrestling Program (Grades 1-6)
Gymnastics - USA Sports (Ages 1-18)
Youth Sports Leagues are an opportunity for youth to learn the sport and participate in locally held games. Leagues depend on volunteer coaches for its success and practices and scrimmages are arranged by the volunteer coach, at their discretion. Click here for access to the game schedules on Team Sidelines.
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Community-based Recreation
The Recreation Department is committed to engaging high-risk youth and their families to social, recreational and educational programs that support and enhance their quality of life. These are some of the programs offered:
South County Youth Task Force (SCYTF)
For more information, please contact Community Coordinator Sandra Cruz by email or at (408) 500-5034.