9020 Village Glen Drive, San Diego, Ca 92123 (858) 573-1408

SERRA MESA RECREATION CENTER

SPRING SEASON MARCH - M Y 2020

The Cityo/

SAN DIEG Parks and Recreation Department

HOURS OF OPERATION

Sunday Closed

Monday 1:00pm to 8:00pm

Tuesday 1:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Thursday 1:00pm to 9:00pm

Friday 12:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm

Closed on all City Holidays

November 28 - Thanksgiving December 25 - Christmas

January 1 - New Years Day January 20 - MLK Jr. Day

February 17 - President’s Day

STAFF

Steve Palle District Manager

Ron Agustin Area Manager II

Hannah Boehm Recreation Center Director II

Sharon Mackey Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Ron Purvis, Jr. Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Chad Esten Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Albert Ramierez-Santana

Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Benjamin Luna Recreation Leader I

Derrick Ricci Recreation Leader I

Marty Medrano Recreation Leader I

Monique Mata Recreation Leader I

The staff at Serra Mesa Recreation Center would like to

welcome you and your family to our facility. This is an

active and community involved center that wants to give

you the best recreational activities possible. If you have

any comments or suggestions for new programs, feel free

to call or stop by the recreation center and talk to one of

the friendly staff.

Welcome

Serra Mesa Recreation Advisory Group

This group of concerned citizens volunteer their time to

advise Parks and Recreation staff on matters related to

park and recreation programs, community events,

equipment and improvements. They plan, promote, and

help provide recreation opportunities for citizens in the

Serra Mesa Community.

Groups, clubs, and leagues using the park are

encouraged to send a representative to the meetings.

Meetings are open to the public. New membership is

encouraged and welcomed.

The Serra Mesa Recreation Advisory Group meets on the

Third Tuesday of odd months at 6:30 pm at the Serra

Mesa Recreation Center. Persons interested in making a

positive impact or who have concerns about local parks

and the recreation center should attend the meetings.

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Just a Reminder, Public Defibrillators

are located at all Recreation Centers

in the City of San Diego.

• Bottles and Glass containers are prohibited.

• All vehicles must park in marked stalls. Vehicles are not allowed on the turf, sidewalks, or non-designated thoroughfare.

• It is illegal to use our dumpsters for your household refuse.

• Smoking is prohibited at all City parks and beaches.

Rules & Regulations

Dog Etiquette

• Always pick up after your pet.

• Keep your dog(s) on their leash and leash in hand at all times.

• Be sure that your dog is wearing a current license form the County Department of Animal Services.

• The closest Leash-Free Dog Park is located at Kearny Mesa Community Park.

Recycling

Volunteers

The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Therapeutic

Recreation Services (TRS) program provides sports,

recreation, leisure and outreach services to San Diegans

with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Services

include therapeutic recreation programs and adaptive

sports opportunities, which address the special needs of

individuals with disabilities. A limited amount of Inclusion

Aides are available to facilitate the inclusion of individuals

with disabilities into programs at their neighborhood

recreation center. Please call TRS at least three weeks

before the program start date to schedule assistance. For

more information, call (619) 525-8247.

Donations

By donating to our park system, you can help the Parks

and Recreation Department enrich the lives of others

through quality parks and programs. Your gift will help

ensure that we meet the needs of the community,

including people of all ages, abilities, and income levels

through recreation, natural open spaces parks,

neighborhood parks, and aquatics programs. For more

information on how you can become a donor to your park,

pool, or recreation program, please call Hannah Boehm,

Recreation Center Director II, at (858) 573-1406.

Therapeutic Recreation Services

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Register online for activities listed in this program, using

the Online Activity Registration System. Log on at

www.SDRecConnect.com.

Set up your account and browse classes now. Summer

2019 classes are now viewable and will become available

for registration on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:00 am

unless otherwise noted in this program.

First Time Customers

Click on the “Create an Account” link. Follow the direction

and fill in all the required fields and then click “Submit” or

“Submit & Add Family Member”. If you are registering a

child, you must create your account first then add other

family members. Check your email for a confirmation

message with a one time activation link. It is possible this

email will go to your “spam” folder, so please check

carefully.

Returning Customers

Those who have previously registered for classes online,

click the “Sign In” button. Enter your email address and

password.

If you forgot your password, click the “Forgot your

password?” link. Enter your email address and click

“Submit”. You should receive an email with a temporary

password.

Field and Building Permits

• A permit is required to reserve the picnic shelter, the

athletic fields and courts, the meeting rooms,

equipment set up, and large groups over 50 people.

• Permits are processed by appointment only.

• Please call the Recreation Center Director

(858) 573-1406 to schedule an appointment for the

following sites:

Serra Mesa Community Park

Serra Mesa Recreation Center

Wegeforth Joint Use Park

Juarez Joint Use Park

Cabrillo Heights Neighborhood Park

Murray Ridge Neighborhood Park

Fletcher Joint Use Park

Centrum Neighborhood Park

Angier Joint Use Park

Cubberley Joint Use Park

Online Registration

• A recycling bin is located in the main parking lot.

• You can deposit metal, aluminum, plastic bottles, newspaper, magazines, and cardboard.

• It is illegal to remove items from our dumpsters.

Ongoing opportunities are available at recreation centers,

pools, and regional parks throughout the City, as well as

with Senior Citizen Services and Therapeutic Recreation

Services. If you would like to volunteer or see what kinds

of volunteer opportunities are out there, please call the

Volunteer Office at (619) 533-4017 or visit http://

www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/general-info/

employment/volunteer/

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Recreational Programs Refund and Transfer Policy

Written refund applications must be submitted, using the Application for Miscellaneous Refund Form (COM-6), in person at the facility where the program occurs. Refunds will be processed in accordance with the following policy: 1. Refund Policy Exclusions:

• Three percent (3%) processing fee will be deducted from all refunds • No refund or transfer for non-attendance at any class • No credits to account • No refunds for costumes or equipment • Activity fees less than $10.00 will not be refunded

2. Classes: Refund is based on the date that the written application is submitted.

• 97% refund – 3 or more calendar days prior to the first day of the class • 75% refund - less than 3 calendar days prior to the first day of class • No refund for requests submitted more than 24 hours after the first day of class

3. Camps: Refund is based on the date that the written application is submitted.

• 97% refund - 10 or more calendar days prior to the first day of camp • 50% refund – less than 10 calendar days prior to the first day of camp • No refund or transfer for requests less than 48 hours prior to the first day of camp

4. Leagues: Refund is based on the date that the written application is submitted.

• 97% refund - 10 or more calendar days prior to the first scheduled game • 50% refund – less than 10 calendar days prior to the first scheduled game. • No refund or transfer for requests after the first scheduled game.

5. Swimming Lessons: No refunds unless swimming lessons are cancelled by City staff. Transfer to another class

may be permitted by the Pool Manager, at their sole discretion. No refunds for emergency closures due to pool contamination.

6. One-day Activity/Field Trips: Refund is based on the date that the written application is submitted.

• 97% refund - 20 or more calendar days prior to the Activity or Field Trip • No refund for requests submitted less than 20 calendar days prior to the Activity or Field Trip.

To Submit a Request for Refund: 1. Contact the Recreation Center Director or Pool Manager to obtain the Application for Miscellaneous Refund Form (COM-6). 2. Complete the Application for Miscellaneous Refund Form (COM-6) and submit it with the original receipt to the Recreation Center Director or Pool Manager. The customer must include a detailed description of the reason for the cancellation. 3. Electronic check payment (ECP) transactions are payable by check to the person/agency that issued the original payment. The customer must provide a legible correct mailing address. The refund check will be issued approxi-mately 6 to 8 weeks after the refund form is submitted.

Customer will be subject to a fee of $25.00 for any items that are returned from bank (i.e. non-sufficient funds, stop payment, incorrect account number, etc.)

4. Credit card transactions will be refunded to original credit card in approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the refund form is submitted.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Begins: Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00 am

• Only a parent or legal guardian can register participants under the age of 18 years.

• Cash or paper check is not accepted for registration.

• Acceptable payment methods (on-line and in-person) include:

• Electronic check - proper ID with proof of checking account (blank or voided check) required

• Credit, debit, or gift cards issued by qualified card service merchants (Visa, Mas-terCard, American Express, and Discover only).

• A $25.00 fee will be charged for declined electronic checks. All customers must veri-fy that bank routing and account numbers are entered correctly.

• All fees must be paid in full prior to attending the first class.

• Classes not meeting the minimum number of students may be cancelled. PROCESSING FEES ARE INCLUDED All registration and reservation fees include a non-refundable 3% processing fee. RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS REFUND AND TRANSFER POLICY Written refund applications must be submitted, using the Application for Miscellaneous Re-fund Form (COM-6), in person at the facility where the program occurs. Refunds will be processed in accordance with the following policy: 1. Refund Policy Exclusions:

• Three percent (3%) processing fee will be deducted from all refunds • No refund or transfer for non-attendance at any class • No credits to account • No refunds for costumes or equipment • Activity fees less than $10.00 will not be refunded

2. Classes: Refund is based on the date that the written application is submitted.

• 97% refund – 3 or more calendar days prior to the first day of the class • 75% refund - less than 3 calendar days prior to the first day of class • No refund for requests submitted more than 24 hours after the first day of class

3. Camps: Refund is based on the date that the written application is submitted.

• 97% refund - 10 or more calendar days prior to the first day of camp • 50% refund – less than 10 calendar days prior to the first day of camp • No refund or transfer for requests less than 48 hours prior to the first day of camp

*For more information, refer to the complete Recreational Programs Refund and Transfer Policy attached to all receipts.

BOOK NOOK

BookNook is a “take a book, leave a book” gathering place where you can share your favorite literature and stories. If you really like a book, you can keep it and then donate a different book

to share. If you are looking for something new to read, the BookNook is the perfect place for children and adults. No Library Card required...Let’s read!

ARTS

KIDS KITCHEN

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ADULT CERAMICS

This hands-on class will help participants bring out their creative voice through ceramic painting!

Day: Wednesday & Every Other Saturday Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Age: 55+ Cost: Free Location: Craft Room

TANG SOO DO

Whether you are looking to get into better shape or learn

self defense, our “All Ages/Family” program develops

listening skills, teaches self discipline,

introduces students to self-esteem training,

enhances motor coordination skills, and aids in the

development of self-confidence.

Day: TUESDAYS

Cost: Free with registration

Time: Beginner 5:00 to 5:45 PM

Intermediate 5:50 to 6:50 PM

Advanced 7:00-8:40 PM

MARTIAL ARTS

ActiveNet INFO:

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YOUTH ARTS & CRAFTS

Help your child explore their creative side with fun,

exciting, and sometimes messy craft projects! Crafts will

correspond with holidays and seasons.

Day: Tuesday Time: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm Age: 4 to 11 years of age Cost: March 3, 10, 17, 24 - $9.00 April 7, 14, 21, 28 - $9.00 May 5, 12, 19, 26 - $9.00 Location: Craft Room

ActiveNet INFO:

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Learn to craft easy meals, snacks, fun treats, and take

home recipes! Kids can help pick what recipes will be

made every week.

Day: Friday Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Age: 7 to 15 years of age Cost: March 13, 20, 27 - $10.00 April 3, 10, 17, 24 - $13.00 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - $16.00 Location: Kitchen

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BASKETBALL Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm* Monday –Friday Call for availability* VOLLEYBALL Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm* *Times subject to change without notice. Please call the recreation center for current open play schedule.

OPEN PLAY

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Coming this Summer...

Keep those kids moving with our Pee Wee Sports

program! Designed to improve coordination,

motor skills, and increase strength all while learning the

basic fundamentals of a variety of sports! Each week will

focus on a different sport so the little ones will get to mix

it up!

Day: Thursday

Cost: March 12, 19, 126 - $7.00

April 9, 16, 23, 30 - $9.00

May 14, 21, 28 - $7.00

Time: 4:30 to 5:15 PM

Ages: 4 to 7 years of age

Pee Wee Sports

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Saturday, July 25

A Beautiful Day in the Neighbohood

Cabrillo Heights Neighborhood Park

Saturday, August 22

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Wegeforth Joint Use Park

Youth Basketball Skills & Drills

The Youth Sports Programs encourage good sportsman-

ship, develop playing skills, and promote friendly relation-

ships among the players, coaches, officials, staff and par-

ents. The programs are designed to foster the develop-

ment of leadership, sportsman-ship, and teamwork.

Come out to practice your off-season skills with Coach

Marty and Coach Monique.

Dates: April 3 — May 8

Cost: $25.00

Ages: 6-12 years old

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Free meals for kids 0-18 old!

Join us for lunch, activities, and snacks in the afternoon.

DATES COMING SOON!

June—August 2020

Registrations for 8u, 10u, and 12u will begin in May.

Games and practices dates and locations to be

determined.

~ Movies in the Park

free Summer Lunch

Summer Youth Basketball

Come check out the new Game Room at

Serra Mesa Recreation Center.

Children under the age of 10 must be

accompanied by an adult.

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Founded in 1942, the Civic Dance Arts Program of the San Diego Park and Recreation Department, has introduced

hundreds of thousands of citizens to the art form of dance. Currently, classes are offered at 25 city recreation cen-

ters, at affordable prices, (and in some instances with fees waived), enabling children and adults from all economic

and cultural backgrounds, full participation in the study of dance. The basics of ballet, jazz, tap, and theater dance

technique are stressed for all students. New to the program is the Balboa Park Dance Camp, a comprehensive,

affordable summer and winter camp, offering four one-week sessions for all levels of dancers, ages 6 to 17.

Serra Mesa Classes:

Wednesdays, January 8 – May 13

Thursdays, January 9 - May 14

Cost:

$41.00 for 10 weeks

ActiveNet INFO:

Class Day Time Age Instructor ActiveNet #

Pre Tap Wednesday 5:15 to 6:00pm 4 to 5 Alexis 66613

Beg Tap 1A Wednesday 6:00 to 6:45pm 6 to 17 Alexis Cancelled

Beg Jazz 1A Wednesday 6:45 to 7:35pm 6 to 17 Alexis Cancelled

Pre Ballet Thursday 4:15 to 5:00pm 4 to 7 Sheryl 68240

Beg Jazz 1A/1B Thursday 5:00 to 5:45pm 6 to 17 Sheryl 68236

Beg Hip Hop1A/1B

Thursday 5:45 to 6:30pm 8 to 17 Sheryl 68238

Adv Beg Tap 2A** Thursday 6:30 to 7:15pm 8 to 17 Sheryl 68234

**Classes require teacher approval to join. New students should call the dance office for assistance.

Dance office: 619-235-5255

For more locations and classes visit

www.civicdancearts.org

The Cityo/

SAN DIEG Parks anli Recreation Department

Spring Egg Hunt 1Negeforth Joint Use Park

3384 G lencolumn Drive, San Diego, Ca 92123

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Activities 10:00-11 :30 A.M .

Egg Hunt for All Ages at 10:30 A.M. SHARP!

All are welcome lo Wegeforth Joint Use Park tor a fun filled morning! Activities include: prizes, crafts, music, and a special visit from the Bunny.

Children should bring a basket to collect their eggs and parents should bring a camera for photos with the Bunny.

More information is available by calling Serra Mesa Recreation Center at {858) 573-1408.

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