Bascom Community Center

Know what PRNS facilities and amenities are open! Following Santa Clara County and State orders, the City of San José has reopened some PRNS facilities and ame...nities with new protocols in place. The City of San José continues to evaluate reopenings in consideration of the health and safety of our community. For details and a full list of reopened facilities and amenities, please visit bit.ly/prnsreopens. Those who choose to use opened facilities and amenities must follow all posted signage as well as the orders and guidance from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. This includes staying out of closed amenities, using face coverings unless you are actively exercising, no sharing of recreational equipment, and only using open facilities with members of your household.

July is National Parks and Recreation month. As we've seen change in the City of San José, our department has been involved in many aspects of response, from di...stributing food and necessities, to tirelessly maintaining parks and trails so that everyone can get outdoors. The pandemic has taught us that the work done by this department and departments like ours across the country is ESSENTIAL. Shout out to everyone involved in our community! See more

In collaboration with our partners, the City of San José will host a Drive-Thru Fabric Mask Distribution at Seven Trees Community Center on Saturday, July 11 fr...om 10 a.m. to noon. This event is free and drive-thru only. Masks will be distributed while supplies last. For more information, please read the flyers below. Flyers are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. See more

All 4th of July celebration events and firework displays at City of San José parks are cancelled in compliance with the current Santa Clara County Health Order.... For the health and safety of our communities, please avoid gathering at parks over the holiday weekend. Some park amenities may close early on Saturday, July 4. For updates, please visit bit.ly/prnscancellations

Hello! We will be at Sherman Oaks Elementary School today from 10:00AM-12:00PM for camp San Jose Strong. Today is the last day to register with scholarship! #BascomProud #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

The Bascom team has transformed Sherman Oaks Elementary into a magical land set to inspire creativity for Camp San Jose Strong. Registration for both sessions is open however, spots are limited! Swing by Sherman Oaks today from 5:00 - 7:00 pm or tomorrow between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and secure your spot. #BascomProud

Have you secured your spot for the new Camp San Jose Strong? Drop by today from 5:00 - 7:00pm at Sherman Oaks Elementary school to register. Check out SJregistration.com for more info! #BascomProud

Registration at Sherman Oaks Elementary is happening NOW! Stop by and secure your spot for both sessions of Camp San Jose Strong #BascomProud

As a reminder we will be holding registration this week for Camp San Jose Strong @ Sherman Oaks 6/23 - 6/26 5:00 - 7:00 pm 6/27 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ... You can also enroll online at Sjregistration.com #BascomProud

Summer fun is back! Children will build friendships, gain skills, and be adventurous at San José Strong summer camps starting June 29. Registration is currently open today, June 22 at sjregistration.com. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Scholarship registration is only available in person at the locations listed below. We will also be hosting registration at Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6/23 - 6/26 5:00-7:00pm and 6/27 10:00 am-12:00pm. During the COVID-19... Santa Clara County Order, summer camps are modified to ensure health and safety. Safety is the top priority: camps are limited to 12 participants, face masks will be required and daily health screenings will be performed. PRNS and the Library welcome you to safe, outdoor excursions in San José! #BascomProud

This activity is perfect for ALL AGES and skill levels Take a stroll through your neighborhood and use the natural beauty that surrounds you as creative inspiration Want to make it more interesting for the younger kids? ... - Create a Scavenger Hunt list! - Limit their discoveries with colors/textures/scents/etc. - Have the children vote on most interesting find! - Incorporate environmental education! (i.e. pollinators, recycling/composting, food chains, etc) Not comfortable distributing nature? No problem, take the sketchbook outdoors and comment your discoveries below! #BASCOMPROUD #buildingcommunitythroughFUN

PRNS takes pride in the contributions of the Black, Brown and LGBTQ+ communities toward furthering racial justice and equity. Pride Month celebrates members of ...the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community in face of discrimination and violence still prevalent today. June was chosen to commemorate the Stonewall uprising in 1969. Marsha P. Johnson, a Black transgender woman, and Sylvia Rivera, a Latina transgender woman, were activists vital to this movement that would be the catalyst of LGBTQ+ rights nationwide. See more

Walking around your neighborhood is a great way to stay active during shelter-in-place! Learn a few tips for staying safety while walking in the community. Today at 11:30 a.m. @SanJoseDOT and California Walks will be sharing pedestrian safety tips for older adults. For more resources, please visit bit.ly/sjvirtualrec #SiliconValleyStrong