The Claremont Human Services Department maintains and enhances the quality of life in our community through a variety of innovative community events, leisure activities and social services to meet existing and emerging needs. Our goal is to foster a sense of community by promoting civic involvement.

Recreation classes ranging from Art to Yoga are offered throughout the year. Sports, fitness, martial arts, and adult special interest classes, as well as activities for children and older adults can all be found in the quarterly recreation brochure mailed to each Claremont household or available at the Hughes Community Center. Youth Scholarships are available to qualified families.

Claremont's Human Services Department provides a variety of sports programs to enhance your fitness and promote teamwork.

• Adult Slo-pitch Softball: Men's and Coed slo-pitch softball leagues run in the fall, spring, and summer seasons.
• Aquatics: What would summertime be without swimming? The El Roble Intermediate School pool is open Monday through Friday, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for open swim. Participants may wade, swim, or generally recreate. The fee is $1.75 for adults and $1.25 for children. Various swim lessons, including classes for adults, "tiny tots," and young children are offered at the El Roble Intermediate School pool. In addition, three community wading pools (Memorial Park, El Barrio Park and Wheeler Park) are open and free of charge for children five and under. (June through August only)

• ABC's for Me: Licensed, year-long preschool program for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years at two sites. Children learn fun and exciting ways to do their A,B,C's and 1,2,3's.
• Day Camp Program: Day camps for children ages 6-13 during summer, spring, and winter breaks and school district staff development days. Camps include games, crafts, special guests, theme weeks and field trips.
• Summer Sports Camps: Kids spend a week of the summer having fun while improving their skills. Basketball, baseball, and soccer camps are available for kids ages 4-12.
• TRACKS Program: TRACKS is an after-school program aimed at attracting 7th and 8th grade Claremont students. TRACKS strives to maintain a program that the students will not only enjoy, but that will also challenge and encourage positive growth. TRACKS programs include sports, classes, special events, and trips. The TRACKs Activity Center is located at the El Roble Intermediate School campus. (909) 399-5378.
• Youth Activity Center: With more than 1,300 members and an endless range of programs, events and informational resources, the Youth Activity Center (YAC) continues to be a successful service center for high school teens. Teens can drop-in after school for a game of pool, ping pong, air hockey, or foosball, or just to sit and talk with peers and staff. Special events include skate demos, concerts, casino nights, post-game pizza parties, and more. The YAC also provides volunteer opportunities, peer support groups, aggression management programs, and informational services. Youth Activity Center, 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., (909) 399-5360.

• Joslyn Senior Center: Open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the center hosts a wide variety of activities, classes, interest groups, trips, and special events, as well as providing information and referral, case management, and shared housing services. Joslyn Senior Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., (909) 399-5488.
• Blaisdell Community Building: Open weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blaisdell Park, 440 S. College Ave., (909) 399-5367.
• Senior Lunch Program: Full-course, well-balanced meals are served at noon, Monday-Friday, at the Joslyn Senior Center and Blaisdell Community Building. There is a suggested donation of $2.00 per person age 60 or older and their spouses.
• Postal Alert Program: The Postal Alert Program was created in partnership with the United States Postal Service, Claremont Police Department, Claremont Senior Program and the Committee on Aging. For more information about the program, or to register, click below to see a copy of the brochure.

Community-wide special events occur throughout the year. Annual favorites include:

• Independence Day Celebration: Claremont's biggest celebration of the year, held in Memorial Park each Independence Day for over half a century. Residents interested in joining the Independence Day Committee should contact the Human Services Department at 399-5490. Click here for more information on the Independence Day Celebration.
• Summer Concert Series: Enjoy great music under the summer night sky at the Memorial Park Bandshell. Ten-week series begins the first Monday of July. Click here for more information on the Summer Concert Series.
• Children's Concert Series: This interactive four-week series in July celebrates being a kid! Wednesday nights at the Memorial Park Bandshell. Click here for more information on the Children's Concert Series.
• Depot Jazz Series: Four weeks of great jazz in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Claremont Depot. The Friday series begins in late September. Click here for more information on the Depot Jazz Series.
• Halloween Carnival: Games, food, entertainment, a haunted house, and a whole lot of candy Halloween night in the Claremont Village. Click here for more information on the Halloween Carnival.
• Spring Egg Hunt: A giant egg hunt, petting zoo, and visits with the Spring Bunny at Memorial Park. Click here for more information on the Spring Egg Hunt.
• Citywide Yard Sale: Something for everyone with numerous families, groups and organizations displaying their treasures at Cahuilla Park. Held annually in May. Click here for more information on the Citywide Yard Sale.

Destinations include both exciting day and weekend trips throughout California designed to whisk the adventuresome away. Come and enjoy a day with friends and family at some of the unique upcoming locations.

For more information and registration details contact Claremont Human Services at (909) 399-5488.

• Alexander Hughes Community Center: Visit the Hughes Community Center and experience a recreation class, enroll your child in preschool, work in the computer lab, play pool in the Eucalyptus Room, apply for a passport (Please call for an appointment), enjoy the Entertainment Lounge, or just read by the fire in the Settlers' Room. Open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Community Based Organization Funding Process: Each year, staff conducts a process to fund social services agencies that serve the Claremont community. To enter your program into the application process, contact Kristin Turner at (909) 399-5356.
• Claremont Emergency Fund: Funded completely through contributions, this fund helps Claremont families and seniors through initial crises. Once resolved, Human Services staff works with the recipients to assist them in obtaining ongoing financial support from other sources. The Emergency Fund is made up of private donations. Claremont Emergency Fund, (909) 399-5489.
• Facility Rentals: The City of Claremont has several buildings available to rent for parties, graduations, shows, receptions, family gatherings, or other activities. All of our facilities are in park settings, which make them ideal for your event. Please call (909) 399-5335 for more information.
• Park Permit Policy: Claremont has many parks that can be reserved for parties, family gathering, picnics and other group functions. Please call (909) 399-5335 for more information.
• Youth Scholarships: Scholarships can cover up to 50% of activity fees. Available to Claremont youth and their families, on the basis of need and availability. To qualify, the child must be less than 18 years old, a Claremont resident, and from a family with a very low to low income (as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development). Youth Scholarships, (909) 399-5490.