City of Bell Gardens

Recreation and Community Services

Early Childhood

The City of Bell Gardens understands the need to prepare our youth during the developmental years. Its dedication to childhood programs is vital for the community and the future of our city.

Art Mania

Children love to create. In this program children express themselves through color, shapes, creativity and imagination. Participants will learn a variety of techniques while creating unique and masterful art peices. 

 AGE DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 3-6 Mondays 2:30-3:30pm

Neighborhod Youth Center

$5.00 R/ Monthly

$10.00 NR/ Monthly 

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

*proof of residency required at time of registration

Class Dates: Every Monday

Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

 

Register At:    Bell Gardens City Hall

Hands-on-Science

Your child will develop an understanding and fun perspective of science. This class will encourage children to experiment, explore, and question the world that sorrounds them. They will grow confident knowing they are learning about what make mother nature so mysterious. 

 AGE DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 3-5 Tuesdays

3:00-4:00 pm

 Neighborhood Youth Center

 $5.00 R/ Monthly

$10.00 NR/ Monthly

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

*proof of residency required at time of registration

 Class Dates: Every Tuesday

Registration:Taken one month prior to each session

Register At:    Bell Gardens City Hall

I Can Dance!

Creative movement class for pre-schoolers. Participants have fun dancing to sing-along songs as they make new friends and start on an active lifestyle.

 AGE DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 3-5 Tues & Thurs 4:30pm-5:15pmNeighborhood Youth Center

$15.00 residents

$25.00 non-residents

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

*proof of residency required at time of registration

 Class Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday

Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

Register at:    Bell Gardens City Hall

Cooking Monsters

This is a great class for the little chefs in your family.  In this class children will have fun and make new friends while learning how to cook.  Kids will have the opportunit to measure, pour and stir ingredients in a safe environment.  Children must wear an apron to class.

 AGE DAYSTIMELOCATION FEE 
 3-6Mondays  4:00-5:00Bell Gardens Veterans Park 

 $10 R/ Monthly

$20 NR / Monthly 

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

*proof of residency required at time of registration

 Class Dates: Every Monday

Registration: Taken one month prior to each session

Register at:    Bell Gardens City Hall

Kreative Kids Time (WINTER SESSION)

This program is designed for the preschooler to develop their social skills by interacting with other children their age and participating in class activities.  Children will enjoy music, crafts, outdoor play and also learn their colors, shapes and numbers.  They also experience a field trip with their classmates, another way for your child to learn independence.

 All children must be potty trained. A birth certificate and a tuberculosis test results are required at the time of registration.

 AGE DAYS TIME LOCATION FEE
 4Monday, Wednesday, Friday8:30-10:30am

Bell Gardens Veterans Park, Cultural Resource Center and Neighborhood Youth Center

$25/Resident

$50/Non-Resident

 

 4Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:00am-1:00pmBell Gardens Veterans Park, Cultural Resource Center and Neighborhood Youth Center

$25/Resident

$50/Non-Resident

 3Tuesday, Thursday8:30am-10:30amBell Gardens Veterans Park, Cultural Resource Center and Neighborhood Youth Center

$20Resident

$40/Non- Resident

 3Tuesday, Thursday 11:00am-1:00pmBell Gardens Veterans Park, Cultural Resource Center and Neighborhood Youth Center

$20/Resident

$40/Non- Resident

Registration Dates: December 14, 2009

Register at: Bell Gardens City Hall

Session: January 4- March 12, 2010 (10week session)

*proof of residency is required at time of registration

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