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April Newsletter

Educational and Creative Building Summer Camps

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Your child will learn, stay engaged and have fun in Mission Viejo summer camps. To view a full list of summer camps or to register, visit cityofmissionviejo.org/register.

From Camping to Spooky Science
For ages 5-12, this camp will teach campers about camping-related topics and local wildlife in the morning and about creepy crawly bats and spiders in the afternoon.  Half-day options are also available: Camping Science and Spooky Science.  Camp takes place the week of June 3 at the Norman P. Murray Center.  The full-day camp is $430; half-day camp is $225.

LEGO Robotics and Robot Building
In this camp for ages 6-11, campers gain knowledge of engineering principles while working with levers, gears, and motors to design amazing motorized robots.  Half-day options are also available: LEGO Robotics and Robot Building.  Camp takes place the week of June 17 at the Norman P. Murray Center.  The full-day camp is $445; half-day camp is $230.

RoBlocks Adventure with LEGO
In this camp for ages 6-12, campers will build LEGO creations based on ROBLOX including motorized models that really move.  Camp takes place from 9 am to noon the week of June 24 at Melinda Park.  Cost is $205.

Pokémon Engineering using LEGO
Calling all Pokémon trainers to build and catch their favorite Pokémon.  Camp for ages 5-7 is from 9 am to noon.  Camp for ages 7-12 takes place from 1 to 4 pm.  Camp takes place the week of July 1 at the Norman P. Murray Center.  Cost is $150. 

Rocket Science and Astronomy
In this camp for ages 5-11, campers will explore the universe and learn about comets, constellations and the galaxy.  Camp takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm the week of August 5 at Florence Joyner Park.  Cost is $215.

 

Sierra Recreation Center has a new elevated look

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Visit the Sierra Recreation and Fitness Center to see the recent renovations and enhancements. Inside the gym, the flooring was replaced; front counter redone; and new light fixtures were installed. The area was also painted. On the pool deck area, a fresh coat of concrete was added to the pool deck. New tile was installed for the outdoor showers as well as new shade structures and furniture.  The waterslide was also repainted. Sierra is now ready to welcome back members just in time for spring!

 

Splash into Summer

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Make a splash and kick off Water Safety Month April 28 at the Marguerite Aquatics Complex for Splash into Summer.

The community event is from noon to 3 pm with the first hour designated to the City’s SNAP (Special Needs Adaptive Programming) initiative. SNAP is designed to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to partake in adaptive programs and experience the mental, physical, emotional and social aspects of sports and recreation. SNAP participants will enjoy modified activities, fun sensory activities, and water play.

Families will enjoy recreational swim activities, an inflatable obstacle course, and much more.

The event will also boast water safety and drowning prevention information as well as details about swim lessons and more. Participants must pass a 25-yard unaided swim test upon arrival. For safety reasons, no artificial floatation aids will be allowed in the pools.

The Nadadores Foundation and City are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in services, programs, and employment. To request accommodation, contact event organizers at 949-380-2552.

The center is located at 27474 Casta Del Sol. For more information about the event, visit mvnadadores.org/events.

 

Ready to jump in? Now hiring Community Service Leaders and Lifeguards

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The City of Mission Viejo is now hiring lifeguards for the Montanoso and Sierra Recreation and Fitness Centers. Want to work in a fun environment with a great team while serving your community?  If so, these are the positions for you.
 
Lifeguards start at $17.50 per hour with bonuses up to $350 per year for working peak seasons.
                                                                                                                            
Apply today at cityofmissionviejo.org/jobs.

 

Play a new game at the Norman P. Murray Center

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A variety of classes and drop-in games are offered on a daily basis at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center Monday through Friday.

Weekly drop-in games include Ping Pong offered on Monday and Friday from 8 am to 12:30 pm and American Mah Jongg on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Beginning June 3, Cribbage will be available from 12:30 to 2:30 pm.  The center also offers Bingo on Tuesdays from noon to 1 pm as well as Money Bingo on Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 pm for a $2 minimum buy-in; poker on Tuesdays from noon to 3 pm; Social Bridge on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 pm; and Hand and Foot card game on Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm. 

The Norman P. Murray Center also offers fee-based instructional classes for Mah Jongg and Bridge.

For more information or to register for classes, call the Norman P. Murray Center at 949-470-3062.

 

Renewing your driver's license?

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The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center popular Driver License Handbook Review classes are now offered through the Department of Motor Vehicles as a pass-only, no fail, open book online course for seniors. The online course has seven short sections with quizzes after each and takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

For more information about the online course, visit dmv.ca.gov

 

Celebrate at Montanoso and Sierra Recreation Centers

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If you want the perfect space to host a party or gathering, we have you covered. From the picturesque Sierra outdoor picnic space called “The Playground” to the modern large rentable bungalows with TVs and fire pits at Montanoso’s “The Deck,” you, your friends and family members can enjoy the ultimate gathering. 

Members booking during the month of April will receive one month free on their membership. 

Folks who sign up for a new membership and book a rental in April will receive the member rate for the rental, and their initiation fee will be waived. 

For more information, email fitness@cityofmissionviejo.org

 

Wine Tasting and Music

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Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting with live music and appetizers. Event proceeds will benefit the City’s adopted Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division.

The event is from 3 to 5 pm Sunday, May 19 at the Norman P. Murray Community Center.

Tickets are $30 per person and are available online at mvcommunityfoundation.org or in-person at the Norman P. Murray Community Center (cash or checks only).  Tickets must be purchased by Friday, May 10.  Assorted appetizers for two people may be pre-ordered at the Norman P. Murray Center for $25 per container and must be purchased by Friday, May 10.

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MV Life

The MV Life app has been updated!  Keep your finger on the pulse of Mission Viejo.

Get timely information about news, events, and recreation so you can savor the good life in Mission Viejo.

Don’t delay in downloading this app today to take advantage of all this great community has to offer.

 
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