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Summer Jobs
For more information or to pick up a hard copy application, stop by Red Morton or give us a call at (650) 780-7311.

Lifeguards & Swim Instructors
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You must be a certified lifeguard (have a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Card prior to working) and be at least 16 years old. Pay is very competitive and the work environment very fun, challenging and rewarding. Spend your summer outdoors, teach kids how to swim, and be a role model for the community. For more information on becoming a lifeguard for Redwood City, please contact Eric Newby.

Camp Leaders:
We are no longer accepting application for camp leaders.

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Summer 2013

Summer Camp & Aquatics Guide
Our Camp & Aquatics Activity Guide is available! Visit our "campsite" to view the full catalog NOW!

These guides were mailed Friday, March 15th, inserted into our full Spring/Summer Activity Guide. Don't wait to sign up for camps and swim lessons!!

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Spring - Summer 2013

The Spring / Summer Activity Guide
NOW AVAILABLE!

This guide has everything you need to know from A to A- April through August that is! Our Summer Camp & Aquatics Guide is included in the mailing.

Click here to view both guides now! Resident Online Registration begins Monday, March 18th!

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Sandpiper AfterSchool After School Programs at Sandpiper
More enrichment and after school activities are available this Spring in the Shores! From our infamous SYC (Sandpiper Youth Club) to KPLAY for Kinders, to our newly added ScienceTrackSpanishSports-o-rama classes, there is no shortage of after school fun! Sign up now! Classes start soon!
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mezes renovation Mezes Park Renovation
IN PROGRESS


Mezes Park: English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
construction began February 11, 2013. The park will be clozed during renovation and parking around the perimeter of the park will be restricted. The tennis courts will remain open; however, they may require occasional temporary closure. Major improvements to look forward to include: New restroom, New, safer pathways, new play equipment and pedestrian lights. Mezes Park is expected to re-open this Summer. Thank you for your patience during the renovation!
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survey Please fill out this Redwood City Fitness & Health Survey and enter to win $250 in cash funded by donations!
Redwood City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) champions the ‘fitness and health’ mission for the entire community. PRCS will add an array of educational resources to its current program offering in support of healthy lifestyle habits for RWC residents and employees of city firms.

To guide this initiative, PRCS wants to learn more about the interests and priorities of the adult community regarding fitness and health. We invite you to respond to a survey on this topic. Respondents will be entered in a drawing for a $250 cash prize to be awarded in time for holiday shopping! Please click on the following link to complete the survey http://www.peopleassets2.net/prcs_fit_survey.html

We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete our survey and helping to create a healthy lifestyle for our community!

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Park Improvement Projects
The City of Redwood City recognizes the importance that parks play in people’s lives. Check out some of the projects we are currently working on, projects we need your input for, and projects that have been completed!
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Parks Make Life Better How does "Parks and Recreation" make your life better? We can help you figure that out! Click here to read about the California Parks & Recreation Society's new brand promise!
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Youth Agenda
The City of Redwood City provides extensive youth services to the community through a number of Departments; including the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department; the Library; the Police Department ; and the City Manager’s Office. It is our Purpose to “Build a Great Community Together”, and we believe that providing quality education, recreation, health and safety services that help kids to succeed, are the building blocks necessary to meet our Purpose.

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Parks
Provide safe, clean, attractive parks and facilities in adequate numbers distributed throughout the community.

Recreation Programs
Offer high quality recreation programs to all age groups and interests.

Community Services
Meet community needs by directly providing or facilitating the delivery of a wide range of support, educational and informational services.

Community Facilities
Provide places for community activities and manage City facilities.

Organization
Create a dynamic organization committed to an ongoing process of innovation.

 

 

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