Recreational Activities
The Community Services Recreation Division offers a wonderful and exciting variety of recreational programs and activities for all ages. We are dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality recreation programming and facilities to the community of Stockton.
Become an Instructor
Do you have a special skill or talent you can share with your community? We are recruiting for new instructors to offer a variety of activities for the community. If you are interested in potentially teaching a class for us, please see the following information: Contract Instructor Handbook and Class Application.
List of Programs and Activities
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $15 per class
Day of Week: 1st Thursday of the month
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Day of Week: 2nd Thursday of the month
Location: Van Buskirk Community Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Day of Week: 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: Seifert Community Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Day of Week: 4th Thursday of the month
Location: Stribley Community Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kathy Dinubilo Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $20 per class
Day of Week: 1st Tuesday of the month
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Day of Week: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Location: Van Buskirk Community Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Day of Week: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Location: Seifert Community Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Day of Week: 4th Tuesday of the month
Location: Stribley Community Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sign up prior to class for an instructor to adequately prepare a space and supplies. Stop by or call the center you are interested in attending.
Instructor: Trust Me Aviation
Ages: 12-18
Cost: $25
Location: Stribley Community Center
Next Session:
Day: Saturdays May 4 - June 8 (6 weeks)
Time of Class: 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Upcoming Session Dates:
July 13 - August 17
September 7 - October 12
November 2 - December 14
Instructor: Esperanza
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Cost: $159 + $30 material fee paid to instructor
Day: Tuesdays (4 weeks)
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Ages: 6-14
Instructor: Esperanza
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Cost: $129 + $25 material fee paid to instructor
Day: Wednesdays (4 weeks)
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Ages: 2.5 - 5
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Instructor: Yameci Dance Company- Jose Razo
Ages: 3 - 7 years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $50 per month
Time of Class: Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m.
Location: Oak Park Senior Center
Instructor: Yameci Dance Company- Jose Razo
Ages: 3 - 7 years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $50 per month
Time of Class: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the Joy, freedom and power of Ballet. Focus on stretch, strengthen and proper body alignment, basic positions, technique, center and across the floor combinations. Students also learn life skills such as discipline, camaraderie, and discover the joy of performance. No prior experience is needed
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Instructor: Ronna Roberts
Ages: 7 - 10 years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $56 per month
Time of Class: Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Instructor: Ronna Roberts
Ages: 11 - adult years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $84 per month/ $24 drop in fee per class
Time of Class: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Instructor: Ronna Roberts
Ages: 8 - 11 years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $56 per month/ $16 drop in fee per class
Time of Class: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Instructor: Ronna Roberts
Ages: 9 - 14 years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $56 per month/ $16 drop in fee per class
Time of Class: Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Instructor: Ronna Roberts
Ages: 11 - adult years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $84 per month/ $24 drop in fee per class
Time of Class: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Location: Oak Park Senior Center
Instructor: Ronna Roberts
Ages: 11 - Adult years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $56 per month/ $16 drop in fee per class
Time of Class: Mondays, 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Location: Oak Park Senior Center
Instructor: Ronna Roberts
Ages: 11 - Adult years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $84 per month/ $24 drop in fee per class
Time of Class: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Teressa "Asia" Killeen
Location: Oak Park Senior Center
Beginner Class
Ages: 15+
Cost: $28 per month; $10 drop-in fee
Time of Class: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Day of Week: Thursdays
Instructor: Teressa "Asia" Killeen
Location: Oak Park Senior Center
Company Class
Ages: 15+
Cost: $35 per month; $10 drop-in fee
Time of Class: 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Day of Week: Thursdays
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Instructor: Jose Razo
Age: 6-12 years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $50
Time of Class: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Instructor: Jose Razo
Age: 6-12 years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $50
Time of Class: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Oak Park Senior Center
Instructor: Jose Razo
Age: 6-12 years old (boys and girls)
Cost: $50
Time of Class: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Kimberly Beaird
Location: Van Buskirk Community Center
Ages: 6-18
Cost: $25 per month
Time of Class: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Days of Week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Workout for Dance Team is 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Technique and Routine is 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn this ancient Chinese martial art that combines slow-moving and graceful exercises, soft circular motions to harmonize mind and body, and mental focus, while stretching muscles and joints. Great for maintaining a healthy body and mind.
Instructor: Bing Hui
Locations: Oak Park Senior Center and Arnold Rue Community Center
Ages: 18+
Cost: $12 per month
Oak Park Senior Center Times and Days: 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., Tuesday and Friday
Arnold Rue Community Center Times and Days: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Tuesday and Friday
Adult Membership
Ages: 18-49 years of age
Cost: $11.50 per month
Locations: Arnold Rue Community Center, Seifert Community Center, Stribley Community Center, and Van Buskirk Community Center
Senior Membership
Senior Membership Registration Form
Over 50 and Fabulous
Cost: $27.75 yearly (July1 - June 30)
Memberships can be purchased at any City Community Center. Senior programming takes place at Arnold Rue Community Center, Oak Park Senior Center, Stribley Community Center, and Van Buskirk Community Center.
Become a part of our vibrant active aging community by purchasing a yearly (July 1 to June 30) Senior Membership. The membership fee covers almost all senior activities that take place during each center's senior program. Program activities vary by location. Some activities, such as Luncheon and Bingo, Tea Dance, and instructional classes (Tai Chi, Partner Social Dance, Senior Tap Dance) are available at an additional fee.
Each center has the following types of programming:
Fitness room with exercise equipment; card and board games (pinochle, bridge, mahjong, etc.); exercise activities (aerobics, dance, etc.); arts and craft activities (painting, knitting, crochet, etc.); special monthly events.
Free Haircuts for Seniors (Must be a member)
Oak Park Center First and Third Mondays of the month Appointment required.
Between 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Sly Fox Presents Trips (You do not have to be a member to participate)
Contact Sly Fox representative at Oak Park Center for information Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Senior Bingo
Oak Park Center 3rd Friday of the month, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
$3.00 ticket must be purchased the Wednesday prior to bingo.
- Van Buskirk Community Center, First and third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Arnold Rue Community Center, First and third Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Stribley Community Center, Second and fourth Fridays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Oak Park Center, Second and fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Van Buskirk Community Center, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Arnold Rue Community Center, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Stribley Community Center, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Oak Park Center, Monday through Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Oak Park Center, First Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., while supplies last.
- Stribley Community Center, Third Friday, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., while supplies last.
- Arnold Rue Community Center, Fourth Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., while supplies last.
- Van Buskirk Community Center, Fourth Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., while supplies last.
Instructors: Tuesdays - Tanya Gippson;
Thursdays - Tonya Starr Dooley
Location: Stribley Community Center
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
Day & Time of Class: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Soul Moves Dance Fit is a dynamic workout for men and women. It is a sweet blend of dance and muscle strengthening for functional, full body conditioning that's fun and effective. Infusing various dance styles with innovative exercises set to a wide range of music genres. Soul Moves Dance Fit tones, sculpts, and build strength. Vibe to R&B, Salsa, Hip Hop, Gospel, and Afrobeat and move your body in new ways to increase your vitality. Be empowered with Soul Moves Dance Fit. No equipment required. Optional: Wearable wrist and ankle bands.
Instructor: Janeen Johnson, Certified Dance Fitness InstructorCost: $40 (4 classes); $12 drop in fee
Ages: 50+
Day & Time of Class: Mondays 6:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tony Magdaleno
Location: Oak Park Senior Center
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Technique Class
This class will focus on learning the techniques of each dance style.
Ages: 50+
Cost: $24-$40 depending on the number of weeks; $10 drop-in fee
Time of Class: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Day of Week: Thursdays
Location: Arnold Rue Community Center
Lesson Class
This class will bring couples together in a larger space to enjoy dancing with their partners.
Ages: 50+
Cost: $9-$15 depending on the number of weeks; $5 drop-in fee
Time of Class: 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Day of Week: Thursdays
Location: Oak Park Senior Center
Practice Dance
This is an evening dance to show off your moves and practice what you are learning in class.
Ages: 50+
Cost: $5/ $3 if registered for a lesson or technique class during that month
Time of Class: 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Day of Week: 4th Tuesday of the month