January 2026 Recreation eNewsletter

City of Mountain View sent this bulletin at 12/30/2025 07:00 AM PST

Mountain View Community Center

Address
201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040

Contact
650-903-6331 Recreation@MountainView.gov

Website
MountainView.gov/Recreation

New Year. New Goals. New Classes.

Kick off the New Year with something new!

Discover programs for the whole family - designed to keep you active, creative, and inspired all winter long. From Zumba, sports, and fitness to art, dance, music, languages, and more, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

Check out our featured classes below and register today to save your spot!

View the activity guide online at MountainView.gov/Register or browse the catalog at MountainView.gov/ActiveNet.

Featured Classes

Dance & Fitness

Ballet & Tap
Hip Hop & Jazz
Jr. Tumble Sports Stars
Zumba
Bombay Jam
Tango Partner Dance
Dance & Strength for Healing

Enrichment

Chess
Sewing & Textile
Math Music Motion
Coding for Beginners
Chinese Parent & Me
Adult Mandarin Chinese Level 1
Baby Sign Language

Music

Little Mozart
Youth Group Ukulele
Children's Singing Ensemble
Adult Group Violin
Adult Group Ukulele
Adult Group (Acoustic) Guitar
Winter Music Camp

Sports

Youth Basketball
Volleyball
Indoor Soccer
Running Club
Introductory Sailing
Introductory Windsurfing

Preschool Activities

Little Scientists
Dates: Mondays, Jan. 5 - Jan. 26
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Ages: 3 - 5 years old
Location: Mountain View Community Center - 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

Children will learn to explore simple science experiments as they observe, classify, compare, predict, communicate, and create in a fun play based, positive learning environment. Children will learn to make oobleck, slime, playdough and other fun concoctions

Register

Parents Night Out
Date: Friday, Jan. 23
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 - 5 years old
Location: Mountain View Community Center - 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.

Need a night off? Drop your kids off and treat yourself to a parent's night out. You can feel comfortable leaving your child in a safe, fun environment full of themed activities, games, movie, pizza dinner, and making memories with friends

Register

Teen Scene - What's new in January?

Polar Plunge
Date: Friday, Jan. 2
Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center
Open to 6^th – 12^th graders

Forget the chilly weather outside— Get ready to make a splash and compete in our in-pool inflatable game arena! When you need a break from the water, head to the deck for our fantastic fuel station: a Hot Cocoa Bar loaded with toppings and a sweet Waffle Bar, perfect for a warm treat. 🦭❄️🐧🧊

Register

College Tour: UC Merced
Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
Location: The View Teen Center/UC Merced
Open to 11^th – 12^th graders

Explore Your Future with Free College Tours! Are you a Mountain View or Los Altos student in 11^th – 12^th grade starting to think about college? Join us on a trip to a local college campus and get a firsthand look at what college life is all about.

The tour departs from and returns to The View Teen Center (263 Escuela Avenue). Departure and return times are subject to change. Lunch will be provided on campus, and a light breakfast/snacks will be served on the bus. College Tours are FREE to Mountain View and Los Altos teens in 11^th – 12^th grade.

Register

Senior Programs (Ages 55+)

Senior Center Solar Array and Electrification Project

Construction is scheduled from Jan. 5, 2026 to Feb. 20, 2026

Parking: Parking at the Senior Center will be limited during this period. Please consider carpooling, allowing extra time or using alternate transportation options.

Senior Nutrition Program: The program will temporarily relocate to the Mountain View Community Center at 201 S. Rengstorff Ave. Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling, allowing extra time or using alternate transportation. Overflow parking is available at the Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center and the Rengstorff Park BBQ lot, both on Crisanto Ave.

Classes and Clubs:All classes and clubs will be temporarily relocated to the Mountain View Community Center and Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center, with only a limited number of classes, including MVLA ESL classes, remaining at the Senior Center. Temporary locations for all classes will be listed in the Winter Class Guide, available online.

Drop-In Rooms: The Technology Room, Game Room and Exercise Room will remain open for drop-in use from 10 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 4:45 p.m. on Fridays.

All construction updates will be posted at MountainView.gov/Seniors. Staff will do their best to provide advance notice of any delays or program changes. Thank you for your patience and support during this time.