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Register Now for Winter Classes and Activities!

Registration is now open for Winter classes and activities which began Monday, January 6 and conclude Saturday, February 29. To register, please visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofpasadena/Home. 

Tiny Tots Winter Session 

The Tiny Tots program is designed for little ones ready for pre-school recreational programming. The program delivers a fun learning experience through stimulating and interactive activities such as music, crafts, storytelling, and yoga. Participants will develop creative, physical and social skills. This is an excellent way for your tot to foster personal growth, friendships, and community. Registration is open! Please note: All tots must be fully potty-trained. 

• Dates: January 6, 2020 – February 28, 2020* (* No class 1/20, 2/12, 2/17) 
• Time: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 
• Location: Central Park Center, 37 E. Del Mar Blvd.
• Ages: 3-5
• Fee: $110/$220 (resident/non-resident) per 8 week session  

For more information, please contact us at (626) 744-6500 or visit us online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/cityofpasadena/Home.  

Early Care and After School Adventures Program

The Early Care and After School Adventures Program provides affordable, flexible and convenient before and after school childcare at 12 PUSD school sites. The program includes homework help, fitness, sports, and fun, age-appropriate enrichment activities like science projects and cooking. 

• Locations: Jackson Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, Willard Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, San Rafael Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, Webster Elementary School, Don Benito Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School, Field Elementary School, Victory Park Center, and Hamilton Elementary School. 
• Time: Times vary depending on the school site.
• Ages: 5-12 year olds 

For more information, please call (626) 744-6500. 

As part of our continual efforts to improve our processes and provide excellent customer service, registration and payments for our programs can now be done on mobile devices through ActiveNet, our online registration system. It’s quick, easy and convenient.

Winter Mighty Mites Basketball  

Would you like your child to learn how to play a new sport, make friends, and stay physically active? Then sign up for the Mighty Mites Basketball. This program introduces boys and girls ages 4-8 to the fundamentals of basketball including shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense during a three-week training program. Following the training program, participants are divided into teams and will begin playing games. 

• Dates: Saturday, January 11 –  Saturday, February 22 (There will be no games scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 15th due to the Black History Parade and Festival) 
• Time: 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
• Training Locations: Victory Park Gym (Ages 4-5)
• Fee: $65 residents /$95 non-residents 
• Registration open through Saturday, January 18, 2020 

For more information, please call (626) 744-6530 or email hsr-activenet@cityofpasadena.net. 

Winter Youth Basketball League 

Basketball season is officially here and we have a fun, and exciting league waiting for you. The Winter youth basketball league introduces boys and girls in grades 3rd – 8th to basic and advanced basketball fundamentals including ball-handling, shooting, passing, and offensive and defensive drills. Both recreational (lower division) and competitive (upper division) leagues offered for each division. 

Participants wishing to enter the league, but not on a current team will be referred to teams at McKinley School, Robinson Park, Victory Park, and Washington Middle School. Players may also elect to play for their respective school. Practices for all teams started the week of December 16. 

• Dates: January 11 – March 7th (There will be no games scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 15th due to the Black History Parade and Festival)  
• Locations: McKinley Middle School Gym, Robinson Park Gym, Victory Park Gym, & Washington Middle School Gym 
• Ages: 9-14 yrs. 
• Divisions:  A Division (7-8th grade), B Division (5-6th grade), C Division (3-4th grade) 
• Fee: $65 residents /$95 non-residents 
• Registration open through Saturday, January 18, 2020 

Register online: https://bit.ly/34Gu9KQ

For more information, please call (626) 744-6530 or email hsr-activenet@cityofpasadena.net. 

Villa-Parke Youth Soccer League
The Villa-Parke Youth Soccer League (V.P.Y.S.L.) is back for the 2020 season scheduled to run from March through June 2020 with playoffs in July 2020. The youth soccer league is devoted to the enjoyment and development of youth soccer players and provides an opportunity for participants to have fun, learn the sport, develop life skills and develop a love for the game. Teams practice twice per week and games are played on Saturdays. V.P.Y.S.L. has seven age divisions designated by birth year and accepts players and coaches of all skill levels.

Save time and register online at: https://bit.ly/2C1sdQt
In-person registration: Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa. St.
Early bird registration dates: 11/7/19 – 1/25/20 (based on division)
Days & time: Thursday and Friday, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. // Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Pasadena residents must show proof of residence
Ages: 2 – 19 years
Age verification: Birth Certificate, Passport, or School ID with D.O.B. is required to register.

Upcoming Early Bird Registration - Divisions/Birth Year/Registration Dates:

• 5th - ’11, ‘10 - Dec. 5, 6, 7
• 4th - ’09, ‘08 - Dec. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21  
• 3rd - ’07, ‘06 - Dec. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21  
• 2nd - ’05, ‘04 - Jan. 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25  
• 1st - ’03, ’02, ‘01 - Jan. 16, 17,18, 23, 24, 25  

• All Divisions All Ages Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1  

For more information, please call (626) 744-6530 or email hsr-activenet@cityofpasadena.net. 

Congratulations to Team Pasadena and Coach Trayvon Young on winning first place at the Division B 2019 Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Flag Football Tournament.

It’s a wrap on Fall ball, but basketball season begins in January. Sign up today at https://bit.ly/38V6aKw.

Rent a park or facility in Pasadena for your wedding, birthday party, bridal shower, or other special events! Great venues, reasonable pricing. We also have park pavilions/shelters that are great for barbecues and provide a variety of wonderful views and amenities.

Visit our award-winning Parks and Facilities webpage with Virtual Tour videos of our Parks and Facilities for more information:
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/parks/

For more information, contact the Reservations Desk at (626) 744-7199 or by email at rsvdesk@cityofpasadena.net. 

We hope that you found e-News informative and will join us at events or sign-up for recreation programs (limited youth scholarships are available for certain programs). If you have any suggestions or would like to see other information listed, please email us at hsr-activenet@cityofpasadena.net or call (626) 744-4386.