CORTE MADERA PARKS & RECREATION
2011
SUMMER BROCHURE
Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs.
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General Information
- Mission Statement and Purpose
- Town Officials
- Residency Status Information
- Town & Groups Directory
- Program Sites
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Parks & Recreation Program Registration Form
SPECIAL EVENTS
CORTE MADERA TOWN BAND
15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
THURSDAY, APRIL 28TH, 2011 7-9PM
CORTE MADERA RECREATION CENTER
The Corte Madera Town Band was founded in 1996 by Corte Madera resident Gwyn Lister. Its first performance was in the 4th of July parade. Audience enthusiasm was so great that the band played on!
Today the band has grown to 50 members whose mission is to have fun making music together and bring the pleasure of live music to local venues. The Town Band performs throughout the years for events which include the 4th of July Parade, Oktoberfest, holiday concerts and park dedications.
This annual anniversary Concert is a “Thank you” to our community, our donors and sponsors.
The program for this concert includes: Marches, a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Spirituals, Folk music, Latin American number, music from Broadway musicals, jazz numbers, classical concert band selections. This 15th anniversary concert marks the formal debut of our new conductor, Tony Gallardo.
The concert also includes refreshments.
BIG BAND DANCES 
The 17-piece Ray Simpson Big Band, plays the music of the 30s, 40s and 50s- from swing to jazz. These local musicians have performed professionally for years. You’ll hear arrangements created by the late Ray Simpson, along with favorites from Count Basie, Les Brown, Jimmy Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and Glen Miller. You can simply sit and listen to the band’s crooners and guest swingers perform favorites like “It Had to be You,” and “Mack the Knife” or get out on the fl oor and dance the night away! The band is a perennial Italian Street painting Festival favorite and fills the Main Hall at the Corte Madera Rec Center every second Wednesday of the month from 8:00 to 10:00pm.
Upcoming Dates:
April 13, May 11,
June 8, July 13,
No dance in
August,
September 14
CORTE MADERA-LARKSPUR JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION
MONDAY, JULY 4TH
Parade Theme: “Freedom Rocks”
Start Time: 10:30pm
Street Closure: 10:00 am
Begins: Redwood High School, Larkspur
Ends: Corte Madera Town Center
Grand Marshal: Jackie Branch
FESTIVITIES
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Place: Corte Madera Town Park
Arts & Crafts Booths, Children’s Activities including Carnival games, Bounce Houses, Crafts, and Stage Shows
(12:30-4:30pm), Entertainment, and Food Booths.
For more information or a parade application visit www.cortemadera.org or call Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce
at 415-924-0441.
Floats Needed For 4th of July Parade
Excellent promotion and PR for Businesses
and
Organizations
Last year’s event drew around 15,000 people to the parade and festivities. Floats are still needed from businesses, community groups and residents. We hope that participants get creative, show their patriotic spirit and have some fun with it. Participation in the parade is an excellent means of promoting one’s business or organization to the community while having a great time. The parade is a great way for non-profit groups such as churches, youth groups and school clubs to get involved and gain great exposure within the community, with the added benefit of effective public relations.
COMMUNITY BINGO
Everyone is welcome! We’ll enjoy a delicious buffet-style
spaghetti dinner from 6:00 to 6:50 and then play bingo
for prizes until 9:30 p.m. No bingo daubers needed, we
play with reusable bingo cards. 5 cards per player at entry.
Additional cards $2 each.
Doors open at 5:45
$12 Adults
$10 Older Adults
$8 Children
#864 Fri. August 19th 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
TRIPS/CLASSES
CATS! May 14
From Shn Website, CATS! is “The longest running, most popular,
North American Touring Production in history! There’s no better
way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theatre than
with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began
as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up
a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of
the longest running shows in Broadway’s history. Winner of
seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20
of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies, including the hit
song “Memory.”
Saturday May 14th. Bus leaves Corte Madera
Parks & Rec. at 10:30 a.m.
You will have two hours to eat lunch
or sightsee before the 1:00 show.
$115 per person.
LAS VEGAS
May 15-21, 2011. What an easy way to spend 7 days and
6 nights in VEGAS! A motorcoach bus provided by Marin
Charter & Tours will drive you there and back. Attractions
include 6 meals, and a tour of Grand Canyon National Park
in Laughlin, Nevada.
Price: $599 double occupancy/$849 Single Occupancy
Departure: San Rafael at 8:00AM.
For more information call:
San Rafael Goldenaires at 485-3348
YOSEMITE TOUR AND OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE NATIONAL PARK
June 15 – 17, 2011
2 Nights & 3 Days
$599.00 per person, based on double occupancy
$989.00 Single Occupancy
Tour Price Includes:
•Deluxe Motorcoach
•2 Nights Accommodations at the Yosemite Park
Lodge
•Moonlight Yosemite Valley Floor Tour (2 Hours)
(Special moonlight tour the night of the full moon!)
Information: Call San Anselmo Recreation Department’s
travel department at 415.258-4669 or
email dgibson@townofsananselmo.org
RIVER ROCK
River Rock has 1300 slot machines including video poker,
video keno, Wheel of Fortune, Quarter Mania, and
Megabucks. They’ve got everything from penny slots to
$100 machines. If you prefer to play table games, they
offer 15 Blackjack tables, 2 Pai Gow Poker games, 2 Three
Card Poker games, 3 Mini-Baccarat games, and 6 Texas
Hold ‘Em tables. Fee includes round trip transportation
and driver gratuity. Participants also receive $20 in casino
bonuses. Bus departs the Recreation Dept. at 10:00 a.m.
and returns about 5:30p.m.
#3312 Mon 5/23 10:00am–5:30pm
$28 per person (Participants receive $20 players bonus and $5
lunch coupon)
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
Sharpen your driving skills through the AARP created“Drive to Arrive Alive” program. This course was developed
to help
drivers 50 years or older adjust to age-related
changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Medication
and its effects on driving will also be addressed. At the end of this course a certificate of completion, which may save
you money on auto insurance, will be given.
The 8 hour course is split between two days and is for
those who have never taken the class before or have not
taken the 4½ hour refresher course in the last three years.
You must attend both classes to get a certificate.
The 4½ hour refresher course is for those who have taken
either the 8 hour or 4½ hour courses within the last three
years.
Instructor - AARP staff
Location: Main Hall
AARP 4 ½ hour Refresher Course
#4411 7/15 10:30am – 3:00pm
AARP 2 Day (8 hours) Course
#4401 8/19 & 8/26 10:30am – 3:00pm
BEGINNING JEWELRY MAKING TECHNIQUES-BEAD STRINGING
Have you ever looked longingly at a piece of jewelry
and wished you knew how it was made? Do you have
a burning desire to use your creativity and put all those
old beads to good use? Learn everything you need to
know about making your own jewelry. This class will
teach you the following jewelry making techniques:
bead stringing, crimping, crimp covers, and French wire
(Bullion) for a professionally fi nished piece. Expect to
create two beautiful pieces of jewelry in this 3 hour class
using the new techniques that you’ve learned. All materials
provided!
#3000 Thurs 6/16 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Course fee: $45.00
Materials fee: $15.00
(collected by instructor at beginning of class)
INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY MAKING TECHNIQUES
Advance your jewelry making skills by learning how to
make creative and beautiful jewelry pieces. This class
will teach you the following jewelry making techniques:
perfecting simple wire wraps, double wire wraps & how to
create your own head pins Expect to create 2-3 beautiful
pieces of jewelry in class using the new techniques that
you’ve learned.
#3001 Thurs 7/21 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Course fee: $45.00
Materials fee: $15.00
(collected by instructor at beginning of class)
OUR MISSION:
To be an After School program that implements
genuine care, respect and courtesy for children,
parents and each other.
To be the premiere
provider of childcare, while meeting the needs of
the children, parents, schools and communities we
serve. To enhance and enrich the lives of children
as they become young adults, while working as a
team toward common goals.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
If you are between the age of 5-12, read this:
This is the place to go after school where you can
relax, kick back and have fun! Activities include dodge
ball, cooking projects, art projects, sports, freeze
dance, graveyard, museum, four square and more.
If you are a parent, read this:
The years between 5 and 13 represent a time of
great growth and opportunity for children, as well
as of considerable vulnerability and risk. After the
school bell rings and before parents are home
from their workday, children need programs that
provide enrichment opportunities and minimize their
exposure to risk.
Fees & Schedules
Kindergartners
Monday-Friday
$36 / per day
1st-5th graders
Monday-Friday
$25 / per day
Monday to Friday, 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm
10% discount will be given if you pay in
full for 15 days or more within the same month.
Open during the school year.
Program Director: Brian Hernandez (415) 927-5071
email: bhernandez@ci.corte-madera.ca.us
DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW THAT DREAM
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR K-5TH
FOR THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR!
VISIT WWW.CI.CORTE-MADERA.CA.US
FOR A REGISTRATION FORM.
Summer Playground is an 8 week drop-in day program for children ages 5 – 12. We have two locations in Corte Madera open
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For nearly 40 years Corte Madera Parks & Recreation has off ered this convenient, low-cost, yet fun
program. We’re proud to
be back again this year with even more group games, theme weeks, sports, arts and crafts, nature walks, special guests, and
field trips.
Mon-Fri 6/20/11- 8/12/11
(Both sites closed July 4th and 5th)
$533 Marin Residents $740 Non Residents
Visit www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us for more information and registration forms.
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM
FOR 13-15 YEAR OLDS
If keeping your teenager busy during the summer is a concern, sign them up for the C.I.T. program at Parks and
Rec.!
As a “Counselor in Training” teens learn what it takes to become a camp counselor by helping with day to day
tasks like setting up activities and making snack.
C.I.T.s do not get paid, however, they get to have fun with their friends while gaining valuable work experience.
They also earn community service hours for school!
Applications, registration forms, and fees are due on or before June 10, 2011.
1st Year: Marin Residents $300
2nd Year: Marin Residents $200
3rd Year: Marin Residents $100
1st Year: Non Resident $400
2nd Year: Non Resident $300
3rd Year Non Resident $200
SUMMER CLASSES/CAMPS
TAP & JAZZ WIWTH JANET
TAP & JAZZ 5 TO 7 YEARS
This fun class will include a variety of
movements, techniques and routines in each
class subject
#2000 Tue 6/21-7/19 3:30pm-4:15pm
$58.00 4 classes
BEGINNING TAP 8 TO 12 YEARS
This class will introduce students to the fun of making
sounds with their feet.
#2001 Tue 6/21-7/19 4:15pm-4:45pm
$48.00 4 classes
MUSICAL THEATER DANCE 8 TO 12 YEARS
Musical Theater Dance: A fun new dance class for those
students interested in musical theater. We will focus on
both performing and acting skills while learning jazz dance
steps.
#2002 Tue 6/21-7/19 4:45pm-5:30pm
$58.00 4 classes
PRE-ENGINEERING WITH LEGO®
AGES 5 TO 6 YRS
Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer!
Students will build cities, bridges, and motorized
cars/planes and explore the many creative
possibilities of engineering with the LEGO®
system. With access to over 100,000 pieces of
LEGO, your child will have the opportunity to
build what they have only dreamed of with the
support of an experienced Play-Well Engineering instructor to
guide them.
#2003 7/25-7/29 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $137.50
#2004 8/1-8/5 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $137.50
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS WITH LEGO®
AGES 7 TO 10 YRS
Have your child become a Play Well Engineer! Students take on
real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics,
architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over
100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. From racecars to Battletracks,
this is a hands-on and minds-on camp suitable for LEGO novices
to “maniacs.” Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges
both new and returning students to reach the next level of
engineering comprehension all while having fun.
#2005 7/25-7/29 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $137.50
#2006 8/1-8/5 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $137.50
GYMNASTICS WITH KATIE
Mom and Me - Ages 1-2yrs
Teach parents to help their children to use gymnastics
equipment safely and effectively. Organized activities to help
motor skills for toddlers. Children socialize with other children
the same age, learning to share and follow simple directions.
#
2007 Wed 6/22-7/27 10:30am-11:00am
6
classes $78.00
Mommy and Me Ages 2-3yrs
Teach parents to help their children to use
gymnastics equipment safely and effectively.
Organized activities to help motor skills for
toddlers. Children socialize with other children
the same age, learning to share and follow
simple directions.
#2008 Wed 6/22-7/27 11:00am-11:30am
6 classes $78.00
GYMNASTICS AGES 3-4yrs
Structured gymnastics without parent participation.
Emphasis on fundamental gymnastic positions and skills on all
equipment, as well as gross motor skills. Emphasize on social
as well as physical development.
#2009 Wed 6/22-7/27 11:30am-12:00am
6 classes $78.00
GYMNASTICS AGES 4-5yrs
Gross and fine motor skill activities with fundamental
recreational gymnastics skills on all equipment. Encourage
problem solving and creative thinking as children begin
learning longer skill combinations.
#2010 Wed 6/22-7/27 1:00pm-1:45pm
6 classes $90.00
GYMNASTICS AGES 5-6yrs
#2011 Wed 6/22-7/27 1:45pm-2:30pm
6 classes $90.00
GYMNASTICS AGES 7-12yrs
#2012 Wed 6/22-7/27 2:30pm-3:15pm
6 classes $90.00
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Katie Bartok began gymnastics at the age
of 12. By the first month of class she was
competing. Katie competed in gymnastics
for six years. She continued through High
School pacing in all events. Katie went on
to get certified as a personal trainer. She
has also been a competitive track athlete.
Gymnastics has given her strength as well
as discipline. She has been teaching gymnastics for over 10
years and is certified with kinder accreditation for teachers in
pre-school.
The Town of Corte Madera is
thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the overnight
camping location known as the“Wellness Village” of the 9th Annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer San Francisco on July 9-10, 2011. The Walk
covers 39 miles in two days and raises significant
awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. The
nine Avon Walks across the country raise funds for local, regional and national breast cancer organizations to provide women and men the
breast cancer screening, support and treatment
they need regardless of their ability to pay, and to
support leading-edge breast cancer research teams across the country. Are you In It To End It? For more information, call 1.888.540. WALK or visit www.avonwalk.org
BUSHIDO – THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR/SCHOLAR
AGES 7-12
With a fine blend of martial arts
steeped in Japanese tradition, the
Bushido classes welcome students
of all abilities at any time. Based
in Shotokan Karate with flavors of
Aikido, JuJitsu, modern systems such
as Krav Maga, as well as traditional
weapons, students learn enhanced awareness, focus,
breathing, and a sense of centeredness. At the heart of
the training is individual growth and development, while
developing practical defensive skills. Saturday training starts
with a general class for all ages. Students who have one
or more years Martial Arts training are invited to stay for
the advanced training. Bushido classes have been taught
through Corte Madera Parks and Recreation for almost three
decades!
Saturday Mornings with 4th Degree Black Belt, Osias
Encarnacion
General Training: Saturday Morning 9:30–10:30 am
Advanced Training: Saturday Morning, 10:30–11:30 am
Classes are ongoing – Join Anytime
Held at the old San Clemente School, now Frainces Lycee on
Golden Hind Passage
$25/month for beginning students; $35/month for advanced
PEE WEE BASKETBALL/SOCCER CAMP
A chance for kids to learn the great
game of basketball and soccer! Lewis
Usher has been coaching in Marin for
many years. Originally from Belize, Lewis
has a strong love of soccer and basketball
and loves to share his passion with the
hundreds of children he coaches! Players will be coached
on fundamentals of the game, run through drills, and
scrimmage games. The hoops in the Neil Cummins Gym
can be lowered to accommodate our younger players. With
parents and family there to cheer them on, everyone will
have a great time! Coach Brandy Valentino will be assisting
and coaching with Lewis and coaches kids in the Junior
NBA League for the past 12 years.
Soccer Camp
#2016 Mon-Fri 8/1-8/5 9:00am-12:00pm
$175 5 classes
Location: East Soccer Field
Basketball Camp
#2017 Mon-Fri 8/8-8/12 9:00am-12:00pm
$195 5 classes
Location: Neil Cummins Gym
UP/DOWN TENNIS ADULTS/TEENS & KIDS OVER 10
YEARS –
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!
UpDown Tennis Clinic
Weekly UpDown Tennis Clinics are conducted on Saturdays 10am – 11:30am at Corte Madera Town Park tennis courts. 
Registration is open for the following sessions:
June 18 ~ August 6
10am – 11:30am $160, 8 classes ($20 drop-in fee)
Drop-Ins are welcome. (SPECIAL bring a tennis buddy, $30 for the both of you)
!
!MPAKT Tennis Clinics provide regular practice sessions for both recreational and competitiveplayers to improve their fitness, coordination and skills. Tennis coaching by certified instructors include specific drills for “Up” (able-bodied) and “Down” (wheelchair user) players, stroke analysis and production, equipment assessment and recommendations, as well as safety issues specific to wheelchair tennis. All levels and ages are invited to participate, as instruction and groupings are tailored to individual skills and personal goals of each student. Families are encouraged to attend.
Two Sports/Tennis Wheelchairs are available for loan during class, and assistance can be provided with additional wheelchair rental or purchase if needed.
Instructors: Coach Rocky Pierson and Coach Diane Demartini
For more information on !MPAKT
Tracey Milne | 415.971.4841 | tracey@impaktcreative.com | www.impaktcreative.com
GAME FISHING AGES 8-13 YRS
This class is a 5-week class intended to
teach youth the ins and outs of fishing and
importance of fishing responsibly. Instruction
will include: use of equipment, regulations,
safety and real world applications. A field
trip to a local river or lake will allow youth
to put what they’ve learned in to practice.
Each participant will get the use of rod and reel and a copy
of California fi shing regulations. Feel free to bring your own
equipment.
Instructor: Jerry McMillan
#2014 6/20-7/22 M & F 10:00am-11:00am
$150 10 classes
#2015 7/25-8/19 M & F 10:00am-11:00am
$120 8 classes
DAVE FROMER’S SOCCER CAMP
Summer sessions for boys
and girls ages 5-14, all levels,
beginning-advanced. Featuring
a top professional coaching
staff with an emphasis on skill
development and fun! Summer
day camp sessions are offered
weekly throughout the summer with sites in Southern, Central
and Northern Marin,
San Francisco and North Lake Tahoe.
For information or to register please call
415-383-0320 or visit www.davefromersoccer.com
Soccer Camp dates:
6/13-6/17
6/27-7/1
7/25-7/29
8/15-8/19
TWIN CITIES POLICE AUTHORITY EXPLORERS
JOIN EXPLORER POST 400!
Are you a between the ages of 14-21 years of age, interested in learning what it is like to be a police officer and out of the seventh grade? If you are, you need to
join the Twin Cities Police Authority Explorer Post 400. Sponsored in part by the Twin Cities Police Authority and the Boy Scouts of America, Post 400 has weekly
meetings that include training in arrest techniques, report writing, scenarios to improve communication skills, and interviewing techniques. Explorers ride along
with officers, conduct traffic control, assist in various community activities, and build rapport with officers at Twin Cities Authority who were prior police Explorers.
If you are interested in finding out more information or attending a meeting, please contact Juvenile Officer Patty Monge at 927-5150.
In the event of a major disaster,
professional services may be
overwhelmed and unavailable
for long periods of time. The
widespread needs of the town will depend on voluntary
assistance. With this in mind, the fire departments in Marin
County have adopted a citizen training program called
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT).
CERT is designed to provide hands-on training to become
self-sufficient for at least 72 hours following a disaster such as
an earthquake, flood, or a wild land fire. We then encourage
CERT trained volunteers to join their neighborhood teams to
assist their community.
Class 1: Introduction/Emergency
Preparedness/Disaster First Aid
Class 2: Search and Rescue
Fire Prevention/Suppression
CERT classes are offered every month except July and
December throughout Marin County. For a training session
near you please contact the Corte Madera Fire Department.
The cost of training is $30 per person. The fee is to be paid at the
time of registration. For further information and registration, call
the Corte Madera Fire Department at
927-5077.
The FUN camp focuses on learning the skills, tips and
techniques of:
Shooting, Ball Handling, ReBounding and Defense.
We emphasize the importance of the core mental
components of the 3 C’s:
Concentration-Composure-Confidence
The Fundamentals camp will be directed and coached
by Pat Samuels, who has successfully coached High
School Basketball in Marin County for 15 years at
Drake, Redwood and The Branson School.
Course # 1134 6/20/11-6/24/11 1:00am- 4:00 pm
Course # 1135 7/25/11-7/29/11 1:00am- 4:00 pm
Cost: $200.00 per week
(includes camp t-shirt)
What’s included:
• Instruction from experienced, professional level coaches
• A copy of a paintball training DVD from the worlds top
team, Dynasty
• All equipment needed to play (players are welcome to
bring their own equipment)
• Compressed air fifi lls (compressed air tanks will be
provided for players with their own CO2 tanks)
• Unlimited use of Reball reusable paintballs. They act
like real paintballs but do not break.
About the field
The instruction will take place inside an inflfl atable paintball
arena, called a Mega Arena. The arena is 50 feet wide,
100 feet long, and nearly 30 feet high. The Arena is fully
enclosed by paintball safety netting.
Other
• Minimum age is ten years old
• All participants must have a waiver signed by both the
player and parent before they can participate.
• Players should plan on wearing long sleeves, and
clothes they are able to run around in, and are
comfortable getting dirty
Course# 1103 8/15-8/19 M-F 9:00am2:00pm $250.00
Course# 1104 8/15-8/19 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $250.00
Players will receive instruction in the safety aspects of
paintball, how to use and maintain the equipment, and how
to walk fields to prepare to play.
Players will be run through drills designed to help improve
both individual, and team skills, and will also play games on
which they will be critiqued.
SENIORS IN BALANCE
No classes from June 16 to August 25.
Have a great summer!
On line registration is now available!
To register online, go to www. cmparksandrec.org (will not work on mobile devices) and create an account. If you have regstered for a class in 2011 then simply request your password by clicking on the forgot password link and a password will be emailed to you.
Registration
5 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
IN-PERSON:
Office is located at 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera. We are open Monday- Thursday,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm and closed to the public on Friday.
FAX: 
Use your Visa/MasterCard and our 24 hours fax (415) 927-7138.
MAIL:
Mail registration form to Corte Madera Recreation Department, 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925.
PHONE:
Have your credit card and program brochure handy! Call (415) 927-5072. TDD (415) 927-5071. You must still complete a registration form and return it to the office.
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Have your credit card and program brochure handy! Call (415) 927-5072. TDD (415) 927-5071. You must still complete a registration form and return it to the office.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration and payment is required for all activities. We can not hold space in a class or activity unless you have registered and paid. Sorry, no prorating will be given to join already in-session program.
PAYMENT: We accept Visa or MasterCard, Money Order, Cash, Check made payable to Town of Corte Madera.
CONFIRMATION: No confirmation will be sent to you unless you provide us with a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you do not get a cancellation phone call from us, then your class will be held.
DEPARTMENT CANCELLATION: If an activitiy is cancelled by the department, we will notify you as early as we can and a full refund will be issued to each participant. Refunds require 2 weeks to process.
REFUND POLICY: Refund will be issued only if cancellation is made at least one week prior to the first class. There is a $10 cancellation fee.
CLASS MAKE-UP: A make up will be scheduled if instructor is ill or unable to teach a class during the session. Make up class could not be offered based on personal absence. It is your responsibility to meet all classes as scheduled.
Program Sites : Our Programs are held in these locations:
- Recreation Center - 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera.
- Town Park - Between Tamalpais Drive & Pixley Avenue, Corte Madera.
- San Clemente Park & Multi-Purpose Room - 330 Golden Hind Passage, Corte Madera.
- Neil Cummins School & Gym - 58 Mohawk, Corte Madera.
Mission Statement & Purpose
The Town’s Recreation and Parks strengthens the community’s fabric, health and well-being, economic base and security. Through diverse and innovative programming for all people, plus broad partnerships with the schools and neighboring agencies, community-based organizations and businesses, Corte Madera plays an important role in creating healthy communities. By providing the space to learn and play, space to be safe and secure, and space to create and imagine, this Department is dedicated to providing the highest quality of life.- Foster human development
- Increase cultural unity
- Strengthen community image and sense of place
- Support economic development
- Strengthen safety and security
- Promote health and wellness
- Protect environmental resources
- Facilitate community problem solving
- Provide recreational experiences
Your Parks & Recreation provides a wide variety of services, including, but not limited to:
Senior activities; After-school programs; Pre-school programs; Teen programs;
Summer camps; Nature & outdoor programs; Health & wellness programs;
Sports leagues & instructions; Youth sports coaches & training; Art & dance programs;
Special & multicultural events; Emergency preparedness & support.
Town Officials
TOWN COUNCIL
Carla Condon, Mayor
Alexandra Cock, Vice Mayor
Diane Furst
Michael Lappert
Bob Ravasio
David Bracken, Town Manager
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Kim Noble Baez, Chair
Pamela Fong, Vice Chair
Dennis Gillespie
Harris Holzberg
Suzann Joyal
David "Bill" Moore
Kitty Prosser
PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT STAFF
Mario Fiorentini,
Interim Director of Recreation &
Leisure Services
Shani Combs, Recreation Coordinator
Brian Hernandez,
Recreation Coordinator
CONTACT:
498 Tamalpais Drive,
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Tel. (415) 927-5072
Fax. (415) 927-7138
Email: Recreation_dept@ci.corte-madera.ca.us
Rain Line: (415) 927-5076
Kid's Club after hours office phone: (415) 706-5128
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Town of Corte Madera and the Parks and Recreation Department are committed to implementing the intent and spirit of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Adults and children with disabilities are welcome and encouraged to fully participate in our classes, programs and activities. If you have special needs that require specific accommodations in order to enjoy one of our classes or facilities, please contact us at (415) 927-5072.
Residency Status Clarification
Effective: July 1, 2007
The Corte Madera Town Council adopted the following clarifications of residency:
- For the use of facilities and programs located on property owned by the Larkspur School District, Reed Union School District, and Tamalpais Union High School District (Neil Cummins Gymnasium, San Clemente School/Park, the Roller Hockey Rink, Tennis Courts at Granada School, and Town Park’s softball and soccer fields), “residents” shall mean individuals who reside in, or groups and organizations which have their principal place of business located within the County of Marin.
- For the use of all other facilities and programs located on property owned by the Town of Corte Madera (Town Park other than the areas mentioned in (1) above, Piccolo Pavilion, and Recreation Center) “residents” shall mean individuals who reside in, or groups and organizations which have their principal place of business located within the Town of Corte Madera.
Town & Groups Directory
Town Hall 927-5050
Town Clerk 927-5086
Finance Dept. 927-5055
Meeting Schedule 927-5040
Fire Dept 927-5077
Planning Dept. 927-5064
Public Works Dept 927-5057
Building Dept. 927-5062
Engineering Dept. 927-5057
Twin Cities Police 927-5150
TC Little Leagues 924-7525
Women’s Club 924-3199
Mothers’ Club 451-7234
Lions Club 924-2200
Community Foundation 924-0150
Chamber of Commerce 924-0441
Town Band 924-3202
Beautification Com. 924-2054
Library 924-3515
Volunteer Firefighters 924-5077
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