Local Programs for Children

Wherever you live, your will find a variety of opportunities for children of all ages! For example,

• Palo Alto's Recreation Department (1305 Middlefield, 463-4900) offers classes and sports. Pick up the quarterly schedule of programs, "Enjoy!", at your nearest library or community center or download a copy of "Enjoy" here.
• Palo Alto Children's Library (1267 Harriet St.) offers story hours at local libraries
• Junior Museum and Zoo (1451 Middlefield Road, off Embarcadero), zoo, recreation programs and instruction in sports, nature, science and art.

Other communities offer similar programs. To learn what your community offers, ask for a schedule at your local library or civic center, or contact the appropriate office:

• Menlo Park Recreation Center,
  701 Laurel, 330-6600
• Mountain View Parks & Recreation,
  201 S. Rengstorff Avenue, 903-6331
• Redwood City Parks & Recreation Dept.,
  1400 Roosevelt Avenue, 780-7250
• Sunnyvale Community Center,
  550 E. Remington Drive, 408-730-7341

Youth programs at the YMCA include basketball, summer camps, and sleep overs during the school year. Visit the YMCA at 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto, or telephone 856-9622 for the schedule of classes and membership fees.

Children's dance at Stanford offers a variety of classes in modern dance and movement exploration, emphasizing, imagination and coordination, for ages 3-8. Contact Stacey at 365-9620.