All classes through the City of Gilroy Early Childhood Recreation program are now open for enrollment.
Tiny Tots for 3-year-olds, Art & Science Explorers for 3- to 5-year-olds and Pre-Kinder Explorers for 4-year-olds will be held at Wheeler Community Center and each class will have a maximum capacity of 16 students.
Countdown to Kindergarten for 4-year-olds will be located at Las Animas Veteran’s Park and each class will have a maximum capacity of 18 students.
September through May, each class holds nine sessions throughout the year that begin on, or near the first day of each month. Classes from September through December are now listed in the City of Gilroy’s 2013 Fall Recreation Activity Guide. Classes for January through May will be listed in the 2014 winter and spring guides.
Parents are able to sign up for however many months they would like at the time of registration. Classes are roughly $14 per day.
To register online, click here. Walk-in registration is on a first-come, first- serve basis and currently being held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the recreation office located at Gilroy City Hall. Registration will continue until classes are filled. If your child is a new participant in the program, a birth certificate is required at the time of registration.
Early Childhood is a recreationally-based program that focuses on the “building blocks” to kindergarten readiness by providing a series of integrated learning experiences. Classes are designed to give young children an opportunity to play and interact socially in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, as they learn to become cooperative members of a group.
Teaching staff encourage confidence and creativity, while providing age-appropriate, skill-building activities that foster learning through arts and crafts, music, language and children’s literature, as well as number and letter recognition. Positive social behavior and hands-on experiences are explored daily and promoted in a developmental setting.
For more information, check the 2013 Fall Recreation Activity Guide for class descriptions, fees and additional information about classes or visit www.cityofgilroy.org.
