Use the following links to navigate through our different programs.

PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES: 

The Parks and Playground Recreation Program offers after school recreation programs for elementary school aged children. These programs provide planned, organized and supervised activities designed to meet the recreational needs of children that attend.  On any given day you may find children participating in homework assistance, outdoor and indoor physical play, playing board games, arts ‘n crafts, clubs, field trips, special events, or PeeWee Cheerleaders. The following sites are available with afterschool programming:                                        

CLUBS:

Walking Club -   (click for more information)

FIELD TRIPS:

Field Trips are scheduled at the following sites:

SPECIAL EVENTS:

PEE WEE CHEERLEADERS:

The El Monte Community Services Department has an outstanding Pee Wee Cheerleading Program .  This wonderful program is offered at Fletcher, Lambert, Mt. View and Zamora Parks and is open to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls.  The girls have a terrific time making friends, being involved in community events, participating in parades, cheer clinics, slumber parties, field trips, performing at city wide events and competing in the Annual Pee Wee Cheer Jamboree.  Parents are involved in candy fundraisers, spaghetti dinner, cheer boutique at the Holiday House, bake sales, picture day and various other activities.  Please call Veronica Meza for more information at (626) 580-2200.

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM:

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was established to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Free meals, that meet Federal nutrition guidelines, are provided to all children at approved SFSP sites. This program is designated to service children, ages 18 and younger at various park and school sites all throughout the City of El Monte.

On average, 103,000 breakfast and lunch meals are served during the summer months, June through August, each year. This program is funded completely by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the California Department of Education (CDE). Please call the City of El Monte, Community and Senior Services Division at: (626) 580-2210, or click on the link below, for specific site information. 

TEEN PROGRAM:

Looking for a local spot to mingle with friends or want to be part of a team, see what activities are in store for you!