Parks and Recreation

40 Eldridge Ave, Suite 13
Vacaville, CA 95688

Administration
(707) 449-5656

For Program Information:
(707) 469-4020 or (707) 469-4000

Special Interest

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The City of Vacaville Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of special interest classes for youth, teens, and adults all year long. Enjoy classes in science, engineering/coding, cooking, music, art, and other specialty programs. Explore interests, learn a new hobby, and most importantly...HAVE FUN!

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Registration Information

Ready to join the fun?

Registration for classes, events, and more can be completed online at www.cityofvacaville.gov/rec.

Need some assistance registering and would like to visit us in person? No problem! Please visit one of our three community centers to register for programs, events, sports, and more.

Three Oaks Community Center: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm and Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Ulatis Community Center: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
McBride Center: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm

Have questions? Staff are ready to answer your call. Reach us at (707) 469-6600 or by email at recweb@cityofvacaville.com

Cooking

Top Chef

Top Chefs will work in a commercial kitchen! Participants will learn how to: use kitchen utensils and appliances, make a variety of seasonal and cultural cuisines, and plating techniques. Bon Appetit! Class meets in the kitchen.

Little Chef & Me

Join this fun-filled class for adults and children. Help teach your child how to mix, chop, and make creative recipes. Give your little confidence in the kitchen and help promote team building, cooperation, and make new friends in a fun environment! Parent participation is required. We hope to see you there!

Coding & STEM

SiliconValley4U

3D Printing In A Fun & Exciting Way

3D printing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. Join us for an enriching fun learning session to understand the basics of 3D printing. The classes will be done ONLINE! Students will learning 3D Printing at the comfort of their home.

Movie Making With Scratch

Scratch is a great language recommended for beginners in coding. It allows you to create animated and interactive stories, games, and movies. Topics covered in this class will teach students the introduction of Scratch, the fundamentals up to creating their own animations.

Coding4Kids: Python/Scratch

Coding4Kids will equip students to the most in/demand job in the market today- Coding Skills! Students will be learning the basic of easy programming language, Python, and Scratch. The classes will be done ONLINE!

How to Build you own Website

Ever wonder how websites are created? Why not create your own with this How To Build Your Own Website class. Website is the easiest and quickest way for an organization to increase its credibility. Today, users expect a lot out of a web page. It should load fast, expose the desired service, and be comfortable to view on all devices from desktop computers to tablets and mobile phones. Here's your chance to create your won. This class is designed to help students understand how websites are created, and how it works. The classes will be done ONLINE!

CPR/Basic Life Support

CPR

First Aid

Gain confidence in your ability to handle medical emergencies. This course provides skills in first aid emergencies such as bleeding, burns, seizures, and fractures along with accident prevention information. Participants receive a two year certification card. Class is extended until 10:00pm for students requiring childcare First Aid certification.

Basic Life Support

This course is for individuals who have a duty to respond using advanced emergency techniques such as AED training, two-person CPR, and bag mask. Bring current (2015) AHA BLS Healthcare Provider book to class or purchase at class time.

CPR

Acquire the skills to save a life! Learn how to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, difficulty breathing, and choking emergencies with adults, children and infants. Course includes how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Class is extended until 10:00pm for students requiring childcare CPR certification. Participants receive a two-year certification card.