City of Bell Gardens

Recreation and Community Services

After School Programing

Homework Squad

Struggling with homework? Need ideas for a school projects? This is the place for you. Come and check out our Homework Squad. A group of dedicated recreation professionals that are ready to help you succeed. 

 AGE DAYS TIMES LOCATION FEE
 6-5 Mondays - Thursdays
 2:3-4:00pm  Bell Gardens Veterans Park
 Free
 5-8 Mondays - Thursdays
 2:30-5:00pm Neighborhood Youth Center
 Free
 9-12 Mondays - Thursdays 5:00-6:300pm Neighborhood Youth Center Free

Registration:  Taken Daily

Register At:     Bell Gardens Veterans Park, Neighborhood Youth Center

Young Picasso

Children will learn great techniques and skills with encourament and positive critisism. They will have fun exlploring their creativity through painting and drawaing. By applying simple methods children will be able to create great works of are using shapes, and 3 demensional applications. The children will explore the different meadiums.

 AGE DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 7-15

 Tuesdays & Thursdays

 4:30-5:30 pm

Neighborhood Youth Center

 $10.00 R

 $20.00 NR

Class Dates: Every Tuesday & Thursday 

Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

                       Residents- Registration begins the first Monday of the month

                       Non-Residents- Registration begins the second Monday of the month

Register At:    Bell Gardens City Hall

* a $10.00 late registration will be applied if you register the first week of class 

*proof of residency required at time of registration 

Karate Class

 AGE DATE TIME LOCATION FEE
 7-Adult

 Beginner 7-Adult

Tuesdays & Thursdays

 6:00pm-7:00pm Bell Gardens Veterans Park

 $25/R

$30/NR

 7-Adult

 Intermediate 7-Adult

Tuesdays & Thursdays

 7:00pm-8:00pm Bell Gardens Veterans Park

$25/R

$30/NR 

Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

                        Residents- Registration begins the first Monday of the month

                        Non-Residents- Registration begins the second Monday of the month 

Register At:    Bell Gardens City Hall

*proof of residency is required at time of registration

*$10.00 late fee will be applied if you register the first week of class

Guitar Classes

 AGE DATE TIME LOCATION FEE
 All Ages Thursdays Intermediate 6:00pm-7:00pm Neighborhood Youth Center  $32/R  $37/NR
 6-12 Thursdays Beginning  7:00pm-8:00pm Neighborhood Youth Center  $32/R  $37/NR
 13+ Thursdays Beginning 8:00pm-9:00pm Neighborhood Youth Center  $32/R  $37/NR

Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

                       Residents- Registration begins the first Monday of the month

                       Non-Residents- Registration begins the second Monday of the month

 Register At:    Bell Gardens City Hall

*proof of residency is required at time of registration

*$10.00 late fee will be applied if you register the first week of class

Folklorico

The Folklorico calss is designed to teach children a variety of Mexican Folf dances. The Folklorico dance team will perform in all City activities. Learn about the different Mexican regions, their cultures, costumes and people. Develop cultural growth, tolerance and appreciation of the cultures.

 AGE DATE TIME LOCATION FEE
 5-18 Saturday 3:30-6:30pm John Anson Ford Park $10.00 per person

 Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

Register at: Bell Gardens City Hall

*$10.00 late fee will be applied if you register the first week of class

The Green Squad

Join the REVOLUTION and help keep our planet healthy! You can make a difference in our community by joining the GREEN squad! This unique club will teach you how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle material, create a garden and participate in Beach Clean ups plus we will have monthly pizza parties using our recycling funds!

 AGE DATETIMELOCATION FEE
 6-13 Mondays 12:30-1:30pm Neighborhood Youth Center FREE

Register At: Neighborhood Youth Center

Little Chefs Kitchen Class

Children will enjoy making a variety of fun food projects including snacks, desserts and simple meals. They will learn how to cut, siftr, pour and measure.

 AGEDAY TIME LOCATION FEE 
 7-10Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm Neighborhood Youth Center 

$5 R

$10 NR 

Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

                       Residents- Registration begins the first Monday of the month

                       Non-Residents- Registration begins the second Monday of the month

 Register At:    Bell Gardens City Hall

*proof of residency is required at time of registration

*$10.00 late fee will be applied if you register the first week of class

Scrap book class

Learning scrapbooking techniques and make your very own scrapbook of your favorite photos.  Some materials will be provided, but participants should brin some supplies of their own such as stickers and your photographs of friends, family and pets.

 AGE DAYTIME  LOCATIONFEE 
 7-15Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm  Neighborhood Youth Center

$10 R

$20 NR 

Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

                       Residents- Registration begins the first Monday of the month

                       Non-Residents- Registration begins the second Monday of the month

 Register At:    Bell Gardens City Hall

*proof of residency is required at time of registration

*$10.00 late fee will be applied if you register the first week of class

Youth Special Events

 AGE DATE TIME  EVENT FEE
9-13 Friday, November 13 3:00-7:00pm3 on 3 Basketball Tournament @NYC FREE
7-12Wednesday, Nov. 184:00-6:00pmTurkey Extravaganza @ NYCFREE
 7-15Saturday, November 21 10:00am-1:00pm Turkey Shoot @ NYCFREE

 AGE DATE TIME EVENT FEE
 13-17  Thursday, November 12 7:00-9:00pmKaraoke Night @ BGVP FREE
 7-12 Wednesday, Novemeber 18 4:00-6:00pmThanksgiving Craft @BGVP FREE
7-17Monday, November 234:00-6:00pm Wild Turkey Games @ BGVP FREE