Youth Programs

Fall Beginner Ballet

• Tuesdays @ 4:30pm
• April 7, 2026 - June 9, 2026
• Informational Flyer (PDF). 

The Irwindale Recreation Department is pleased to announce that we will be taking registration beginning July 26th for the 2021-2022 cheerleading season.  It is our goal to provide a fun, safe and exciting environment for our cheerleaders. This team will perform at various cheer competitions throughout Southern California. 

• Informational Flyer (PDF).
• Tuesday & Thursdays 4pm - 6:30pm
• September 30, 2025 - June 16, 2026

The Kidzone program is the perfect place for Irwindale youth to spend their after school hours. Staff will be on hand to participate in daily activities which include arts and crafts, homework help, library programs, indoor and outdoor activities and much more.

• Informational flyer PDF.
• After School Monday thru Friday 
• August 18 - June 4, 2026

We are pleased to offer a program for the teeniest of tots. Our Teeny Tots program, a Parent and Me style class, will help you interact with your child in a fun classroom setting. There will be a wide variety of activities including circle time, imaginative play, hands on art and other fun activities to help you and your child learn and play together.

• Informational Flyer (PDF).
• Mondays & Wednesdays 10am - 11:30am
• September 22, 2025 - May 20, 2026

It's that time of year again, Tiny Tots is back! Children will enjoy songs, stories, crafts manipulatives, social interaction and self expression. There will be a lot of fun activities that participants will enjoy as they get ready for Kindergarten. It is sure to be a fun filled year. 

• Informational Flyer (PDF). 
• Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am to 11:30am
• September 23, 2025 - May 21, 2026

The Irwindale Recreation Department has planned a fun-filled summer for children in our Summer Day Camp. Summer Day Camp is open to Irwindale Residents between the ages of 7-12. 

The Kidzone program is the perfect place for Irwindale youth to spend their Summer days. Staff will be on hand to participate in daily activities which include arts and crafts, library programs, indoor and outdoor activities and much more.

Summer Kidzone

• 8am - 6pm
• June 16 - August 8, 2025

The City of Irwindale in partnership with Covina-Valley Unified School District is pleased to announce that we are participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children, 18 years of age and under, FREE of charge. Join us daily in the Bus Picnic Shelter at Irwindale Park for a nutritionally balanced lunch. Menus will be available at the Dan Diaz Recreation Center and on the web at www.irwindaleca.gov when made available. 

Acceptance and participation requirements for the program are the same for all, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any USDA related activity should call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD) or write immediately to USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326 - W, Whitten Building, 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC 20250-9410

We are pleased to offer a program for the teeniest of tots. Our Teeny Tots program, a Parent and Me style class, will help you interact with your child in a fun classroom setting. There will be a wide variety of activities including circle time, imaginative play, hands on art and other fun activities to help you and your child learn and play together.

Summer Teeny Tots 2025

• Wednesdays @ 10am - 11:30am
• Dates: July 2nd - August 6th

Children ages 3-6 will have the opportunity to enjoy songs, stories, crafts, manipulatives, social interaction and self expression in this once a week class. There will be lots of fun activities that your little one is sure to enjoy!

• Tuesdays @ 12pm
• Dates: July 1st - August 5th

Youths ages 10-17 years old will have the opportunity to learn basic skills in our Summer Volleyball Clinic. Clinic will be offered INSIDE the Dan Diaz Recreation Center.

Volleyball Clinic 2025

• Mondays & Wednesdays @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
• Date: June 30th - August 6th 

Boys and girls can beat the heat of the summer and join us INSIDE the Dan Diaz Recreation Center for a morning of Whiffle Ball or T-Ball fun. Teams will be formed at every session for this "drop-in" program. All participants MUST be pre-registered in order to participate.  PLEASE NOTE: this is NOT a league type program.

• Mondays & Wednesdays 
• Whiffle Ball @ 10:00 am
• Tball @ 11:00 am
• Dates: June 30th - August 6, 2025

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