June 2019

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Learn to Swim Classes Smith Park San Gabriel June 10 - August 6 Learn to Swim Red Cross classes are for children 6 months and older. Participants will learn fundamental swimming skills and water safety in a fun and supportive environment. To register for Seals (Level 2) class or higher, present Red Cross card or Smith Park Pool Report Card at time of registration. Red Cross Card must be from Smith Park Pool in order to advance to higher level. On the first day of each cycle, instructors will test each student's skill to correctly place the student in the appropriate class. To view the list of classes, please see page 9 of our Summer Guide .

Learn about these classes in our Summer Guide! To register click here.

Summer Camps

Summer Day Camp Coolidge Elementary School 421 N. Mission Dr., San Gabriel June 10 - August 16  Spots are limited! Contact our office at 626-308-2875 for availability. Cougar Adventure Camp at Coolidge School features a variety of fun summer activities for youth. Each week your child will visit a fun and educational location that enhances the theme for the week. Week 10 will be held at the Girl Scout House at Vincent Lugo Park. Click for more information

Summer Fun 'N Playgrounds  Smith Park : June 10 - August 2 Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Roosevelt Elementary : June 10 - July 5 Monday thru Friday 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 8 - August 2 Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. McKinley Elementary : June 10 – July 5 Monday thru Friday 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.   Marshall Park: June 10 - August 2 Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The Summer recreation program provides fun for youth ages 6 and over! All activities will be supervised by Recreation Leaders however, children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. This program is not day care. The FREE LUNCH program will be available to children 18 years of age and under, and will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or disability. Lunch will be served weekdays at the above listed sites between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All playgrounds will be closed on July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. For more information, please see our summer class guide page 7. Click for more information

Bulldog Sports Camp June 10 thru July 5 Jefferson Middle School Gymnasium 1372 E. Las Tunas Drive 12:30 - 3:30 p.m . The Bulldog Sports Camp kicks off on Monday, June 10. The free camp will help young athletes work on their core strength while reinforcing the basic fundamentals in basketball and volleyball, and teach the "Team" mentality. This program is geared for middle school aged youth. Kid's Travel Club Knott's Berry Farm Thursday, July 11 Departure: 9:00 a.m. Return: 6:00 p.m. Fee:$33 Smith Park Penny Carnival Bring your pennies! Friday, July 19 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Raging Waters Thursday, August 1 Departure: 9:00 a.m. Return: 5:00 p.m. Fee: $40 Register for Knott's and Raging Waters at the Community Services office located at 250 S. Mission Drive.

Summer Stock for Students: Musical Theatre Summer Camp at the Mission Playhouse July 15th - August 3rd Students train in acting, singing, dancing and perform in a fully staged Broadway Jr. Musical on the Historical San Gabriel Mission Playhouse Stage! For youth ages 8-18. To register, click here. Instructor: San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre Staff Fee: $1,195 Course #2540.300 Click for more information

Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate should direct such a request to the Community Services Department at 626-308-2875 at least 48 hours before the event, if possible .

Thursday, June 13, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mission District We start the hot summer months with a bang in San Gabriel! This event includes live entertainment, food trucks, a kid's zone, games and a beer and wine garden.

Concert and Movie Marshall Park Thursday, June 20 | 7:00 p.m.      Performer: Pop Gun Rerun Movie: Back to the Future

Concert Mission Playhouse Plaza Performer: Jazz in Pink Thursday, June 27 | 7:00 p.m .

Community Nights (June)

Programs will be taking place at various locations throughout the city from June 18 - August 20 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Additional information will be released in next month's newsletter. For more information, please contact Recreation Coordinator, Matthew Morales-Stevens at 626.308.2875.

Coming in July- Summer in San Gabriel Series

4th of July Parade and Kids' Day Smith Park Thursday, July 4| 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Parade will start in the Historic Mission District at Plaza Park, travel on Mission Drive, then east on Broadway. Prizes awarded for most patriotic costumes and parade entries. Join us for a picnic in the park after the parade! To participate in the parade, please contact the Community Services Department at (626) 308-2875. Kids Concert & Movie Kids Jam with Movie Music | The Greatest Showman Sing Along Vincent Lugo Park Thursday, July 11 Performer plays at 7:00 p.m. The movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Concert Jennifer Keith Sextet Mission Playhouse Plaza Thursday, July 18 Band plays at 7:00 p.m. Concert & Movie Mariachi Divas | The Book of Life Vincent Lugo Park Thursday, July 25 Band plays at 7:00 p.m. The movie begins at 8:30 p.m.

Community Nights (July)

Summer Guide Summer classes begin week of June 10th! Click here to register on-line or call (626) 308-2875 to register over the phone .

Contact Us

Community Services Department Recreation Center 250 S Mission Drive San Gabriel, CA 91776 Phone: 626-308-2875 Fax: 626-308-0604  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌