For more information about the services above, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Activity Guide.

Theater in the Park
Two-week theater camps focusing on theater games and skills offered in conjunction with Peninsula Youth Theater. The end-of-camp performances are held at Park Stage.

For more information about the services above, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Activity Guide.

Voyagers
Summer day camp program featuring arts and crafts, sports, games, special events and excursions.

For more information about the services above, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Activity Guide.

Youth Sports Camps
Week-long sessions focusing on skill development and fun in baseball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, street hockey, rock climbing, gymnastics, flag football, or multi-sport.

For more information about the services above, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Activity Guide.

CLASSES

For more information, please visit the Mountain View Police Department Children and Youth page.

Deer Hollow Farm
Deer Hollow Farm is a working homestead and educational center where school classes, community groups and families can observe, explore and participate in a family farm.

For more information, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Deer Hollow Farm section of the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Guide.

Peninsula Youth Theatre Spring Outreach
Month-long program featuring after-school introductory theater instruction, culminating in a performance for family and friends.

For more information about the services above, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Activity Guide; you also can learn more at the Peninsula Youth Theatre website.

Science at Shoreline
Environmental interpretive program cosponsored by the City, Alza Corporation, San Francisco Marine Science Institute and Crittenden Middle School; utilizes middle school students to act as interpreters for third grade school children visiting Shoreline Park in Mountain View.

For more information, please contact the Marine Science Institute at 650-364-2760.

Youth Classes
A variety of special interest classes including dance, team sports, martial arts, theater, safety, crafts, tennis, golf and cooking.

For more information about the services above, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Activity Guide.

ENTERTAINMENT

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Reading Day Festival
Community leaders share favorite books aloud, special performances, reading crafts, refreshments, a book fair and the reading mascot Readeroo. Funded by the Mountain View Library Foundation.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Special Performers Series
An irregular series of educational and entertainment appearances by storytellers funded by the Friends of the Library.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

LESSONS

For more information, visit the Shoreline Golf Links page or download a copy of the Recreation Guide at the Recreation Division page.

Swim Lessons
The City of Mountain View is an American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program with some additional enhancements to provide the highest quality of swim instruction available. Our classes are taught by qualified and Lifeguard Training-certified instructors. Classes may have volunteers or aides assigned to help increase the attention and practice your child receives. Lessons are tailored to age and skill level.

For more information, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Aquatics section of the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Guide.

Tennis Lessons
Tennis lessons for players of all ages and levels are provided through the City of Mountain View Recreation Department. Participants must furnish their own tennis racquets and wear tennis shoes.

For more information, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Tennis section of the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Guide.

LIBRARY SERVICES

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Dial-A-Story
Recorded stories in English and Spanish, three to five minutes long, chosen to build listening skills. Phone number is: (650) 903 6771. Funded by the Friends of the Library.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Librology
An original Mountain View Library game which introduces library skills in a self-directed treasure hunt format with staff coaching.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Reading Day Festival
At this Fall event, community leaders share favorite books aloud, and youth enjoy special performances, reading crafts, refreshments, a book fair and the reading mascot Readeroo. Funded by the Mountain View Library Foundation.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Reading Families
A summer reading incentive program for the whole family. The Friends of the Library provide a free book suitable for all ages to every family that reads, reads aloud and records books read in a personalized "Reading Families" booklet.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Saturday Sampler
Books, puppets, flannel boards, music, movement and learning activities from the weekday programs for children and their families to enjoy together. Each program ends with a craft activity to do at the Library or to take home.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Saturday Chinese Stories
A storytime program presented in Chinese in partnership with Yew Chung International School.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Saturday Spanish Stories
A storytime program presented in Spanish by a Librarian, a Castro Elementary School teacher, and a volunteer parent.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

School-Age Programs
An eight-week series of programs following the summer reading theme.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

Summer Reading
A reading incentive program for independent readers. Funded by the Friends of the Library.

For more information about the services above, including times, dates and age limits, please visit the Mountain View Public Library's Children's Services page.

OUTREACH

For more information, please visit the Mountain View Police Department Children and Youth page.

Fire Safety School Programs
Firefighter visit schools by request and provide a variety of information, including fire safety, fire prevention, and careers in the fire service. Firefighters also display and explain the equipment and vehicles used by the Fire Department.

For more information, please visit the Public Education section of the Fire Department page.

Gang Supression Team
Enforcement of gang-related issues through the Police Department's Field Operations Division. SRO's and other officers address gang-related issues, providing prevention, intervention and enforcement services. Service includes verbal counseling with youth and parents as needed, presentation to parents regarding signs of gang activities and other outreach.

For more information, please visit the Mountain View Police Department Children and Youth page.

PAL (Police Activities League)
Mountain View's Police Activities League (PAL) fosters bonds of mutual trust and understanding between police officers and young people by interacting in non-confrontational settings. PAL's mission is to divert youth away from gangs and crime by providing alternative, supervised activities, including educational, cultural and recreational events.

For more information, please visit the Mountain View Police Department Children and Youth page or Mountain View PAL.

School Resources Officers
Two full-time Police Officers who make contact with schools (teachers, administrators and students). The individual serves as a counselor, friend and Officer and coordinates youth diversion programs and gang/crisis intervention and citizenship. Also responsible for teaching the D.A.R.E. program.

For more information, please visit the Mountain View Police Department Children and Youth page.

Some Bunny Cares
A support program for traumatized children which provides new stuffed bunnies adn handmade quilts for comfort. These are also provided to El Camino Hospital for the Emergency Room.

For more information, please visit the Mountain View Police Department Children and Youth page.

RECREATION

For more information, including dates, times and age limits, please visit the Aquatics section of the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Guide.

Skate Park
The Skate Park is a non-supervised facility reserved exclusively or skaters age 12 and under from 9:30—11:30 a.m. All skaters must wear helmets, kneepads and elbow pads. All bikes (including BMX bikes) and scooters are prohibited at this facility.

For more information, please visit the Skate Park section of the Recreation Division page where you can view more information and download the Recreation Guide.