Make a Splash in the Placerville and Cameron Park Communities
Apr 25, 2017 03:53PM ● By Style
Placerville Recreation and Parks
Dive into summer at the popular aquatic center. Beginning May 27, it’s open daily for recreational swimming and features three unique swimming areas with waterslides, an interactive water play structure, diving board and shallow water play area. Discounted summer passes are available for the entire family, so take the plunge!
Children learn to swim every day at the aquatic center, thanks to small class sizes, a welcoming learning environment and enthusiastic instructors who make swimming lessons fun while maximizing skill practice and building confidence. Morning and evening classes run throughout the summer and are perfect for beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers; group and private lessons are also available for toddlers through adults. Parents can even join their kids (nine months old to three years old) in a parent-child class. Register early for the best class availability!
Looking for a cool way to work out this summer? Swimmers ages 15 and up can take advantage of the self-paced lap swim program. Morning and weekend times are offered, and seniors (ages 55 and older) receive discounted admission, thanks to the Marshall Foundation for Community Health.
Future lifeguards can get a head start on their careers in a Junior Lifeguard Camp. Participants ages 10 and older will learn the skills it takes to keep swimmers safe and get a chance to practice alongside certified lifeguards.
Want to try one of the fastest-growing sports in the area? Beginning Water Polo Camp is a fun opportunity to learn the basics of the sport, build endurance and enjoy a little friendly competition.
If you’re more interested in underwater exploration, sign up for the Discover SCUBA class, where you’ll get a quick and easy introduction in a pool environment. And, if you decide SCUBA is for you, sign up for the full certification course.
Make a big splash by celebrating a birthday or special event at the aquatic center. The facility is available for parties and private rentals throughout the season.
For a complete listing of summer aquatics programs, check out the Activity Guide, visit cityofplacerville.org, or call 530-642-5232.
by Kimberly Stewart // Placerville Recreation and Parks © supparsorn/fotolia.com.
Cameron Park Community Services District
Send your kiddos (grades 1-7) to Summer Kidz Kamp—a 10-week program that includes games, swimming, gymnastics, cooking, arts and crafts, plus time at Cameron Park Lake and the Community Center. Each week has a different theme and a field trip. Additional camps include Sterling “Smooth” Forbes Basketball Camp, Skyhawk Sports Camps, UK International Soccer Camp, various art and drama camps, Mad Science Camps and more.
Swim lessons are also available, whether your child is looking to learn or improve on the skills they already have. Pre-season swim lessons begin the week of May 1 and May 15 and are offered in the early evening. Both youth and adults can learn to swim like a mermaid at Mermaid School, a unique, core-building exercise class where instructors teach attendees tail skills. Water aerobics classes also begin this month on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 p.m.
To officially kick off summer, head to the Cameron Park Community Center on May 27 for Welcome to Summer where you can swim for free, register for summer camps and programs, purchase pool passes and Summer Spectacular wristbands, enjoy class demonstrations, food and vendor booths, giveaways, and more.
Attend a free Bicycle Basics class—designed for beginning cyclists or those who need a refresher on laws, equipment, types of bikes, etc.—on May 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Trucks and Tunes wil bring music and food every fourth Wednesdays of the month (May 24) at Christa McAuliffe Park from 5-8:30 p.m.
On May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Master Gardeners are teaching a class called “Turning Dirt into Gold” about why nurturing soil is one of the best things you can do as a gardener and how to modify soils to improve plant health and reduce disease and pests.
Gather your family, friends and co-workers and form an adult softball team (men’s and co-ed leagues available; game days vary). Register before May 26 for early-bird pricing.
Mature adults are invited to the 50+ Room on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other events this month include bingo on May 9 at 1 p.m., Game Day on May 23 at 10 a.m., Tai Chi for Better Balance, Modified Zumba and Senior Fitness Strength and Stability classes. Chef Diann of Ponte Palmero is providing a free lunch at the Community Center on May 3 at noon. Please call to reserve a spot.
Save the date for Summer Spectacular on June 24 at Cameron Park Lake. Gates open at 2 p.m.; once inside, enjoy swimming at the lagoon, refreshments, food, vendors, exhibitors, a kids’ carnival, live music and fireworks. Pre-sale wristbands are available at Bel Air in Cameron Park, Cameron Park/Shingle Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Cameron Park CSD office.
For a complete listing of these programs and others, visit cameronpark.org or call 530-677-2231.