INSTRUCTIONAL
Located at Renette Center 935 Emerald Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 441-1516
The Instructional Office , adjoined to Renette Recreation Center, located on the east side of the complex. Offices are open daily and staff are available to answer questions regarding registration, waitlists, fee assistance/scholarships, program information, and more. The Instructional Office supervisors oversee youth art, dance, gymnastics, tumbling, preschool, and contractual programs. For additional information regarding registration or programs, please call (619) 441-1516 or email erec@elcajon.gov
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks & Recreation Supervisor: Dante Daniels Asst. Parks & Recreation Supervisor: Sarah Mercado
Instructional Programs Frequently Requested Information Fee Assistance/Scholarships Fee Assistance is available for families in financial need. Not all programs qualify for fee assistance. Applications may be obtained by sending an email to erec@elcajon.gov or in person at the Instructional Office. If you would like information on obtaining assistance including assistance application dates, contact the Instructional Office. Waitlists If a program you would like to register for is full, add your name to the waitlist. You will be contacted if a spot becomes available. There is no charge to add your name to the waitlist. Reminder: if a popular program is full with a full waitlist, additional course offerings may be added. No waitlists for aquatics. Evaluations Unsure of what level your child should register for? A skill assessment can provide the opportunity for first-time participants to receive approval to register for more advanced courses. Evaluations are designed to evaluate participants who may have program experience from another organization or agency. Please contact the office by phone or email to request an evaluation. Watch Days Unless otherwise noted, children must be able to participate in classes without a parent/guardian present. Please contact the Instructional Office for information regarding “watch days.” What Level Should I Sign My Child Up For? Prerequisites are required for all level 2 and above dance, tumbling, gymnastics, and cheer classes. Toward the end of each session, participants are given a referral slip indicating which level to register for next. Please register for the level listed on your referral slip. If the child has never participated in our program before, please
register for level 1 of the preferred activity. If you are unable to provide a referral slip for the correct level, you may be withdrawn from the program. Still unsure of what level your child belongs in? Call us at (619) 441-1516.
Preschool Dance/Dance Combo: Any dance outfit. Ballet slippers and tap shoes are recommended, but any soft-soled shoes for ballet and jazz and hard-soled shoes for tap will work. No stockings or bare feet. Ballet: Any fitness or dance attire. Ballet slippers are recommended, but any soft-soled shoes are acceptable. Jazz: Any fitness or dance attire. Jazz shoes are recommended, but ballet slippers are acceptable for lower level classes. Tap: Any fitness or dance attire. The instructor must be able to see the bend of the knees and the student's feet. Tap shoes are recommended, but hard soled shoes are acceptable for lower level classes. Hip Hop: Any fitness or dance attire. Athletic/tennis shoes. Gymnastics/Tumbling: Leotards recommended. Any form fitting yet stretchy fitness attire that covers midriff. Hair must be pulled back. WONDERING WHAT TO WEAR FOR DANCE OR TUMBLING CLASS?
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