The Long Beach parks and recreation department is offering two youth programs from Oct. 10 to Dec. 19 that will provide activities, fitness opportunities and even help with homework.
The programs, which are free or low-cost, will maintain safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Registration begins Wednesday, Oct. 7.
The two programs are:
ARISE Middle School and High School Camp (Oct. 10 through Dec. 19)
A camp for middle school- and high school-age ARISE (Adaptive Recreation in Special Environments) participants featuring recreational and enrichment activities. The camp will take place at Stearns Champions Park (4520 E. 23rd St.) on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fee is $4 per session. The camp will follow all coronavirus safety protocols and will offer a five-to-one participant-to-staff ratio. Registration will be available beginning Oct. 7 at 8 a.m. in person at Stearns Champions Park by appointment only. For additional information, residents may call 562-440-2867.
Mobile Recess Program (Oct. 12 through Dec. 18)
This program will bring an array of free activities to designated neighborhood streets throughout the city for youth ages 5 to 14 (grades K-8), including homework help, arts and crafts, and fitness activities. Mobile Recess is free and supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost. The program will follow all coronavirus safety protocols and will offer a 12-to-one participant-to-staff ratio. Space is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be available beginning Oct. 7 online or in person at the program location from 3 to 5 p.m., weekdays, beginning Oct. 12. To sign-up online, residents may visit the website, click on the “Contract Class Registration” tab on the left side of the page and search for the desired mobile recess location. For information call 562-570-3226.
The Mobile Recess schedule:
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
- Hellman Street, between Orange Avenue and Cerritos Avenue
- 11th Street, between Junipero Avenue and Raymond Avenue
- Baker Street, between Golden Avenue and Amebco Road
- East 67th Way, between Orcutt Avenue and Muriel Avenue
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
- 17th Street, between Henderson Avenue and Chestnut Avenue
- Eighth Street, between Gladys Avenue and Freeman Avenue
- 16th Street, between Gundry Avenue and Walnut Avenue
- Jackson Street, between Orange Avenue and Walnut Avenue
- Fridays, 3 to 5 p.m.
- West Parade Street, between Harbor Avenue and Fashion Avenue
- 23rd Street, between Cedar Avenue and Chestnut Avenue
The programs are being financially supported with money the city received through the CARES Act stimulus.