Recreation Department

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Contact Information:
7007 Moeser Lane El Cerrito, CA 94530-2392
General Line: (510) 559-7000
General Fax: (510) 528-9413

Office Hours: Mon- Fri 8am-5pm

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Late Spring and Summer 2009 Special Events and Programs

Welcome, and thank you for visiting us at the El Cerrito Recreation Department. Whether you're looking for recreational programming, hours of operation or the perfect location to host a wedding or special event, we have something for you! The City of El Cerrito Recreation Department offers a variety of family activities and programs including visual arts, sports, tutoring, performing arts, swimming, childcare, martial arts and special events! Come join us today!
Read more in Department Overview.

We invite you to take some time and explore our site for programs, events or parks that fill your leisure needs in the City of El Cerrito.

Get Involved!

The Recreation Department is proud of its collaborations with local business and community members. With the support of our citizens and business community, the recreation staff is able to expand many of its programs that are offered to the community. Partnering can be accomplished in several different ways with contributions to specific events, programs and scholarships for both young and old.

If you have an idea for a new program, class, event or activity, please don't hesistate to contact our Recreation staff to see how we can help. We're constantly looking for new programming opportunities to make our community better. We invite you to be involved in a partnership with the El Cerrito Recreation Department. Phone 510-559-7000 or email us.

A Gift Of Giving

The Recreation Department offers a variety of programs such as art, sports, and traditional day camps. Your tax deductible donation will help low-income children, come in off the streets and participate in some of these educational and fun programs. There is no outside grant funding available to assist in providing these programs and lowering the cost of program fees has not been an option for the City of El Cerrito's recreation programs.

Not only will you feel good about helping out, but your generous donation is tax deductible. Please make checks payable to the City of El Cerrito, Scholarship Fund. For further information regarding the David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund, phone Monica Kortz, Recreation Director at 510-559-7000.

Monica Kortz, Recreation Director
Tel 510 559-7007
Fax 510 528-9413
E-Mail mkortz@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us

Afterschool and Childcare Programs

Art Centers

Ed2Go Online Computer Classes

Ravencliff 2009

Summer Camp 2009

Youth Sports

July 4th Fair

The 2009 Spring/Summer Recreation Brochure is now available for download! Click Here

Online Registration (Click Here)
You can register for some recreation classes online. If there is a class that you would like to take but it is not listed online, you can fax us a registration form to 528-9413 or come to the El Cerrito Community Center.

Field Conditions
ALL OPEN
(as of 5/4/09 10:15 a.m.)
Please Note: Fields are to be considered automatically closed after a sustained rain of at least one hour regardless of the posted status on the website. Unless noted here, fields will remain closed for at least one full day of dry weather beginning the morning after the rain has stopped.

Do You Want To Teach in 2009/2010

The Recreation Department is looking for creative, innovative, artistic, and enthusiastic teachers. If you are interested or know of someone who would like to be considered as an instructor, please submit a letter of interest to the Recreation Department, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530. New instructors will be contacted and invited to participate in an interview with an opportunity to share their experience and portfolio.
The ideal instructor will be talented, able and committed. You should have experience and a proven track record of successful recreation classes. You will work as an independent contractor for the City. The Recreation Department offers a broad range of classes, so if you are thinking of a potential class, please contact the Recreation Department at 510-559-7000. Don't wait another day!
Potential Instructor Packet
David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund
The El Cerrito Recreation Department provides a wide range of recreational and educational activities for youth. Frequently, the people who need to utilize our programs the most are the ones who can least afford to do so. The David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund helps people who otherwise would not be able to participate in our recreation programs and honors the memory of David Hunter. Read more!

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