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RECREATION REPORT
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Recreation staff to provide updates on Community Center Holiday Workshops, Winter Camps, Winter/Spring Activity Guide, Van Buskirk Gym Ribbon-cutting Event, Adult and Youth Sports Registration Information, and the Public Art Mural Program.
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Summary
Holiday Workshops
Our annual Holiday Workshops were held the week of December 18, 2023, at Van Buskirk, Stribley, Seifert, and Arnold Rue Community Centers. These free family-friendly events offered winter-time activities, games, and entertainment. Total attendance for all four events was over 1,000 people.
Winter Camps
Winter Camps were conducted for the two-week school break from December 25, 2024, through January 5, 2024, at Arnold Rue, Seifert, and Stribley Community Centers. Our seasonal camps operate weekly from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily. Participants were led through winter-themes activities, crafts, and games. The locations hosted 33 participants in the first week and 43 in the second week.
Activity Guide
The Winter/Spring Edition of the Community Services Activity Guide has been published and is available on the City of Stockton’s website. Contents of the guide highlight programs and events for Recreation and Library services from January through April 2024.
Van Buskirk Community Center Gym Ribbon-cutting Event
A ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the reopening of the Van Buskirk Gymnasium will be on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The gymnasium was closed in 2021 to address water intrusion that caused extensive floor damage. The water intrusion was due to exterior drainage issues around the community center. This event is to celebrate the reopening of the gymnasium to the community. There will be guest speakers, activities, and light refreshments.
Adult and Youth Sports Registration Information
Registration is now open through March 3, 2024, for the spring seasons of Adult Kickball and Adult Softball and will be accepting applications for the Spring Seasons of Basketball and Volleyball from January 22 to March 24, 2024. In Youth Sports, the Community Services Department is accepting applications for Spring Outdoor Soccer and Indoor Volleyball from now through March 3, 2024. Additionally, the Start Smart Development and Steppingstones Introductory Programs for kids ages 2-6 are accepting applications for their volleyball and soccer programs. Scholarships are available for all Youth Sports registration fees and can be requested when registering at any of our community centers.
Public Art Mural Program
The City of Stockton Arts Commission (SAC) has announced the opportunity for artist(s) to apply to design and paint original artwork on City-owned property through a Public Art Mural Program. This new program has $50,000 in available funds for artist(s). Applications will be reviewed on a competitive basis and selected by the SAC. Applications and additional information are available online. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.