The City of Mountain View Recreation Division is committed to providing a variety of programs for summer & fall 2020. While these programs will be different, they offer a safe and engaging environment that meets the need to be healthy, active and socialize.

2020 FALL ACTIVITY GUIDE

This edition covers programs taking place September to December and features holiday activities and a variety of outdoor fitness and cultural activities with social distancing protocols in mind. Resident registration begins Monday, August 3 at 8:30 a.m. Non-resident registration begins Monday, August 10 at 8:30 a.m.

Activities Include:

• Holiday Events
• Youth Enrichment
• Adult Dance & Fitness
• Virtual Recreation

To view the 2020 fall programs:
View the Interactive Guide, Download as a PDF, or Visit our Online Catalog

2020 JULY/AUGUST ACTIVITY GUIDE

On Monday, June 1, Santa Clara County Public Health announced amendments to our local Shelter-in-Place order. In this new order, all children are permitted to attend childcare, summer camps and other educational/recreational programs, as long as groups are small and stable.The City of Mountain View has a variety of camps that meet County & State guidelines.

CAMPS include:

• Recreation Day Camps;
• Sports Camps;
• STEM Camps; and
• Activity Kits. 

To view the July & August Camps:
View the Interactive Guide, Download as a PDF, or Visit our Online Catalog and search "July 2020"

Camp Standards as directed by the Santa Clara county public health department, state of California and center for disease control and prevention:

• All programs will have small group sizes, 12 participants maximum.
• Groups must remain with a stable group for a 3-week period (no children may be added or transferred within the 3-week period). If you register for a 1-week program, you are unable to register for another program during that 3-week time frame. Children may not be enrolled in any other childcare or similar program or institution during the duration of this program.
• Pick-up/Drop-Off - Only one parent/guardian may drop off or pick up. Social distancing guidelines (6ft spacing) will be enforced during drop off and pick up.
• Safety & Sanitation Measures - All camps have been modified to follow applicable social distancing and increased sanitation guidelines, including limited use of shared materials, regular hand washing, and spaced seating. Each program space will be sanitized periodically throughout the day and nightly.
• Breaks - Campers must bring their own snack, water bottle and lunch (if directed)  each day. Breaks will be taken outdoors when possible.
• Siblings - Whenever possible, children from the same family should be enrolled in the same program. If you are unable to enroll your children in the same activity, please connect with Recreation Staff to see if an adjustment can be made.
• Face Covering - Staff and campers will be required to wear a face covering unless exercising outdoors.
• Daily Health Screenings - At the start of each day, staff and campers will be given a no-touch temperature check. Staff and campers with a temperature of 100.4 or above will not be allowed to attend the program that day.
• Outdoor activities are recommended when feasible.

How To Register

• Register Online  - Create your own account, create Wish Lists, and more!
• Email your Registration form.
• Fax your Registration form to (650) 962-1069.
• Mail/Drop-off/In Person at the Mountain View Community Center, 201 S Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040 

Transfer / Withdrawal / Refund Policy

• Transfer Requests, if space is available, must be submitted in writing to the Recreation Division Office no less than 3 business days before the first day of class by sending us an email at Recreation@mountainview.gov. Transfers will not be granted for requests submitted less than 3 business days before the first day of class.
• Withdrawal / Refund Requests must be submitted in writing to the Recreation Division Office no less than 5 business days before the first day of class by sending us an email at Recreation@mountainview.gov. Withdrawal / Refund requests submitted less than 5 business days before the first day of class will not be issued.
• All Transfer / Withdrawals / Refunds will be assessed a $10 processing fee per transaction.
• No refund or make-up classes will be issued for any missed class/camp.

For other Policies, General Information or Proof of Residence, click here.

Financial Assistance Program (FAP)

The City provides eligible, low-income Mountain View families limited financial assistance to register children for recreation classes. To qualify, applicants must be a Mountain View resident and qualify through the Community Services Agency (CSA) screening process (subject to Santa Clara County HUD guidelines). Upon eligibility, recipients will either receive a 90% Financial Assistance Waiver up to $500 per child (10% of the class price must be paid out of pocket) OR a 75% Financial Assistance Waiver up to $400 per child (25% of the class price must be paid out of pocket). FAP allocations do not cover any material fees. Material fees must be paid out of pocket. FAP is good for one year (September 1 through August 31) and does not apply to Adult Classes, Golf, Tennis, Lap Swims, and Special Events. For more information, call the Community Services Agency at (650) 968-0836.

Would you like to teach a class/camp?

The City of Mountain View is always looking for opportunities to add to the classes and camps offered each session. If you are interested in teaching a class or camp for the City, please review the Contractor Handbook first to ensure requirements can be met, specifically insurance requirements. If you're ready to proceed, please submit a Class Proposal Form to the Recreation Division for consideration. Class Proposals are typically due four months before the Activity Guide is mailed out:

• Fall Activity Guide - Proposals due in mid-April
• Winter Activity Guide - Proposals due in mid-August
• Spring/Summer Activity Guide - Proposals due in mid-October