Highlands Recreation District

Highlands Recreation District Invites candidate applications for: Early Education Director Apply Here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting//Details/372116

Rare Opening at the Highlands Early Education Center! The Highlands Early Education Center (EEC) has a rare opening for a child between the ages of 2-5 years old. The EEC gives priority enrollment to Highlands residents. This is a unique opportunity to enroll your child in our center, which is known for its high standard of care and education. This spot is for five days a week. Families may drop off and pick up their child between the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm. The EEC re-o...pened this summer following all CDC and County guidelines for COVID-19. We would be happy to discuss with you the protocols we have put into place to mitigate the spread of infectious disease to keep our staff and families healthy. For more information please email the Early Education Director at [email protected]. https://highlandsrec.specialdistrict.org/eec-philosophy

Aquatics Update! Check out our swim options! Lap Swim We are open for lap swimming by reservation only. Please go to highlandsrec.ca.gov to see the process. Reservations are for 50 minutes of swimming followed by 10 minutes of clean up/disinfection to prepare for the next group. Our reservations are filling fast, so if you are interested, please check it out.... Diving Tank Family Swim For small families, you can reserve the Diving tank (using the same process as the Lap Swim reservation System) for up to 4 people from the same household. Cost is $25 for the family. Diving Board use is included! Swim Lessons are here! Beginning August 10th, we will be offering private swim lessons only (Semi Private if the students are from the same household). Please see the chart below for schedule and prices.

HRD Comminication 5/1/2020 Dear Highlands Community, On April 29, 2020, San Mateo County Public Health, Policy and Planning Department issued a revised Shelter in Place Order which extended the previous order through May 31, 2020 (Revised Shelter in Place Order). Under this revised order the HRD facility will remain closed (including the tennis courts, pool, basketball court, sport court, gym, and playground) until further notice....Continue reading

April 1, 2020 Dear Highlands Community, Consistent with the revised Shelter in Place Order, issued on March 31, 2020 the Highlands Recreation District (HRD) is closed through May 3, 2020. As mandated by this order, we have locked the tennis courts and closed off the picnic area, sport court, basketball court and the playground. This extended closure has grave consequences for the District....Continue reading

HRD Community Communication and Closure Information March 13, 2020 The Highlands Recreation District Board and HRD Staff care about the safety and well-being of our community. The current Coronavirus is a rapidly changing situation. The San Mateo County Health Officer has ordered San Mateo County School Closures from March 16- April 3, 2020. In light of this order, the Highlands Recreation District is closing from March 14-April 3, 2020. The District Ad Hoc Coronavirus Comm...ittee was formed to make timely decisions that protect the health and well-being of staff, participants, our community, and the District as a whole. At this time, we are following all CDC, California Department of Health, and San Mateo County Public Health Guidelines. Additionally, I am closely monitoring the actions and recommendations of the San Mateo Foster City School District, Community Care Licensing, and the Department of Education. Below, is a list of program updates and policies we are implementing. Program Updates HRD assures our community that steps are being taken as a preventative measure, based on an abundance of caution and in coordination of other community efforts. The Highlands Recreation Center will be closed effective March 14 through April 3, 2020. Please see more program information below. The playground and tennis courts will remain open to the public for unsupervised play and no District staff will be on site. On going communication will be made through our website and social media https://highlandsrec.ca.gov/ . Cancelled Programs EEC Closed through April 3, 2020 ASP Closed through April 3, 2020 Eggstravaganza April 11 Pool closed through April 12, 2020 Enrichment classes are cancelled for remainder of the winter session, credits will be issued. Spring Camp Cancelled April 6-17 Dolphins Swim Team cancelled until April 12, 2020 Postponed Programs Leadership Advantage Course postponed until April 27 AARP Smart Driver Course postponed until June 28-29 Re-openings EEC scheduled to open April 6 ASP will resume after Spring Break Concludes: April 20 Pool will reopen on April 13- the start of Spring Swim Lessons Enrichment classes will begin on April 20 Cathy Haas General Manager Highlands Recreation District

HRD Coronavirus Community Communication 3/12/20

The Leadership Advantage: Beginner Series has new dates! If you want to give your 9-11 year old child a boost for the most desired personality trait, sign up for this class as a parent/child team. Jim Wiltens will guide you through the course to build life-long behaviors of great leaders! Sign up online now! https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov//class/561/group/2

Check out the information for Spring season at the pool! We are so excited for warmer weather! Please note that for Memorial Day (5/25) the pool hours will be 10am-4pm. Want to host a pool party? Contact us!

Do you know what to do when the power goes out? Staying prepared will keep your family and community safe. Checkout this website to know the preparedness facts and share the information with others. Visit: https://response.ca.gov #ListosCalifornia #CaliforniaForAll #PSPS

The Leadership Advantage Series is only a month away! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to grow as a leader! Register Here: https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov//class/561/group/2

Pool Closed - 2/9/20 Due to the power outage and high winds the pool will be closed today. Thank you for your patience.

Highlands Recreation District is hiring for an Aquatics Coordinator! For more information: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting//Details/188168

The Highlands Pool Will be Closing at 6pm tonight. (Friday December 27th) We apologize for any inconvenience. Any questions, please call us at 650-341-4251

HRD Winter Registration Dates Winter Registration opens for Residents on 12/9. Non-Resident Registration opens 12/16. Please see the Winter Activity Guide for all programs and classes. Winter Guide: https://issuu.com/wescograp//highlands_winter2020_flipbook

HRD Pool Closed - 12/6 until 3:30pm Due to Dome issues, the Pool is closed until 3:30pm this afternoon. Please call 650-341-4251 with questions. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Highlands Recreation District is hiring for a Recreation Coordinator! Applications due on 11/22 by 5pm. More Information: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting//Details/193532

HRD Holiday Event - CANCELED Due to ongoing construction the HRD Holiday Event has been canceled on 12/6/2019. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. HRD

Due to the Power Outage that started on Saturday, 10/26, at approximately 8:30, The pool will be closed until Monday afternoon, contingent on the power returning at that time. This means that all programs at the pool are cancelled until Monday at 3:30. All Sunday Swim lessons will receive a District Credit for all classes missed. Please be on the lookout for more updates as the weekend progresses. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this ...situation. Dan Ryken Aquatics Supervisor Highlands Recreation District

Dear Highlands Community, I am writing to let you know that Caleb Fenner has resigned his position as Aquatics Supervisor. Caleb has chosen to pursue his career elsewhere and we wish him the best in his new job. I am excited to announce that Dan Ryken has been promoted to the role of Aquatics Supervisor effective immediately. Dan has served the Highlands Community for the last year as the Aquatics Coordinator and has over a decade of experience in the Aquatics Field. Together..., Dan and Coach Zach will continue to support the Dolphins Swim team. We will immediately open a search to fill the vacant Aquatics Coordinator Position. If you have any questions during this transition process, I am eager to hear them! Sincerely, Cathy Haas General Manager Highlands Recreation District [email protected] (650) 341-4251 See more

Highlands Community, please join Highlands CERT Team Members on Saturday, November 2nd from 9-11am in the Highlands Rec parking lot, for a CERT Dry Run. You will actively practice the skills needed for the initial implementation steps of CERT activation in the Highlands community. No previous CERT experience is necessary, all interested participants are invited. Our community needs to be prepared in the event of an emergency situation, and this is great practice. Coffee and breakfast included. For more info: email Jeff Schwartz at [email protected]

HRD is accepting applicants for an Aquatics Coordinator. Apply Here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com//Highlands-Recreation-Dis

October 14, 2019 Dear Highlands Community, I am writing to let you know that Jeff Schwartz has resigned his position as Recreation Supervisor, effective November 2, 2019. While we are sorry that Jeff is leaving the Rec, we are excited for the opportunities that lie ahead, both personally and professionally for Jeff. He and his family will relocate to Placer County. Jeff has spent over a decade at the Rec in position of increasing responsibility and has made a significant impa...ct on the Highlands Community. We will miss Jeff’s sense of humor, empathy, charm, and strength. We wish him all the best in future endeavors. We will immediately open a search to fill the vacancy created by Jeff. In the meantime, we have a plan to maintain coverage and continuity for the programs that Jeff oversees. If you have any questions during this transition process, I am eager to hear them! Sincerely, Cathy Haas General Manager See more

Dear Highlands Community, On behalf of the Highlands Recreation District Board of Directors I would like to make you aware of an upcoming construction project that will take place at the Highlands Recreation Center. Beginning this month, work will commence on a seismic retrofit of the gym and social room. In addition, a new bathroom facility will be constructed adjacent to the social room and a new path to this part of our facility and an enhanced deck will be added. ... Construction is slated to last approximately five months. The HRD staff has worked hard to develop plans to minimize disruption during construction. The most significant impact will be to recreation programs that use the gym. The fitness center will also be closed during construction. The After-School Program will not be effected. You will be contacted by a member of the HRD staff if a class or program, in which you are enrolled, is impacted by construction. We are excited to kick-off this facility upgrade and envision this being the first step in a multi-year, phased project to modernize the Highlands Recreation District facilities. If you have questions please contact a Highlands Recreation District Board Member or Cathy Haas, the District's General Manager. Regards, Eric Olbekson President, Highlands Recreation District Board of Directors

Beat the heat and join us for Family Pool Night tomorrow, 9/13 from 6-8pm!

Can you believe that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake? The Loma Prieta earthquake shook for over 20 seconds, clocking in at 6.9 on the Richter scale. Let’s use this as a reminder that a disaster can strike anywhere at any time and we as a community should be prepared for all future emergencies. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the Highlands Community ...and surrounding neighborhoods, and trains us in basic disaster response skills such as: fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT training is made up of 5 hands-on classes, and 1 Disaster Simulation Day. You are required to attend the disaster simulation day to receive your official certification. Classes begin on Monday, September 23rd at 6:30pm. Please email Jeff Schwartz at [email protected] or call the Highlands Recreation Center office at (650) 341-4251 with any questions or to register for CERT Classes today. ** Have you already taken CERT and are an active CERT Member? Would you like to touch on skills or get a better understanding of the CERT program? Please enroll in CERT and take this class as a refresher. The more neighbors that we can get trained, the better off we will be in an emergency.

Come join us for Family Pool Night this Friday, 8/16 at 6pm!

HRD Early Education Center Opening! The Highlands Recreation Early Education Center has a rare opening for a two or three year old staring September 1st, 2019. This space is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, however the student could switch to a five day a week schedule the following year. If you are interested in enrolling your child in our center or if you would like additional information please contact the Early Education Director, Kay at [email protected].

We still have room in next week’s sessions for Junior Lifeguard Class! Highlands Recreation is offering a junior lifeguard program for participants 11+ each week during the month of July. This would be a great program for pre-teen and teen participants looking for a fun activity for the remainder of July. The program allows participants to shadow our current Highlands Recreation lifeguard staff with duties in and out of the water. The curriculum covers topics such as causes ...and ways to prevent drownings, how to supervise others around water, basic first aid and cpr, and water conditioning exercise. The participants also go on field trips each Friday to destinations such as Raging Waters, Linda Mar Beach, the Exploratorium, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! You can find more information and register on the Highlands website. Highlands Website Link We still have room in next week’s session with a Friday field trip to the Exploratorium! REGISTER HERE: https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public//99/group/5

The Pool is Open! Summer Pool Hours: Lap Swim (M-F) 6-9am & 5:00-8:15pm (Sat/Sun) 10am-12pm & 5-6pm Open Rec (M-F) 1:00-8:15pm (Sat/Sun) 1:00-6:00pm... Register for our session of lessons by Friday 6/28! New curriculum currently being taught! Morning, Evening, Weekend, Group, Private, and Semi Private Lessons offered all Summer. Register here: https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/

HRD Pool Update - 6/20 The pool will be open for normal business hours today. Come by and swim! Rec Swim: 3:30-5pm Lap Swim: 5-8:15pm... Thank you for your patience!

Hope to see you June 24th for out first Family Pool Night of the Summer! You wont want to miss it!

Summer Fun Zone 2019! Register here: https://bit.ly/2K83Zu7

UPDATE! HRD Pool Closure - 612-6/13 The pool will be closed on Wednesday, 6/12 through Thursday, 6/13 for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your understanding. Please call 650-341-4251 with questions.

Catch a ride to Graton Casino!

Join us for Family Pool Night - 6/24

HRD is hiring for a Swim Team Coach! Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com//Highlands-Recreation-Dis

Hope to see you this Saturday (4/20) at Eggstravaganza! Pre-sale tickets are still available.

Highlands Recreation District is hiring Recreation Leaders! Flexible schedules available! For more information or to apply visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com//Highlands-Recreation-Dis

Get your pre-sale tickets! Call 650-341-4251 today!

Pool Closed April 12 Please note: The pool will be closed on Friday, April 12th for morning swim, between 6:30-9am. We will re-open for midday swim at 11am. Please call the Recreation Center office at 650-341-4251 for more info.

Mark your calendars and get your pre-sale tickets! Call 650-341-425.

Highlands Recreation District Invites candidate applications for: Aquatics Supervisor accepted until 5pm PST, April 3, 2019. Please feel free to contact Cathy by email or by phone (650-341-4251) with any questions. More information about the Highlands Recreation District can be found at https://highlandsrec.ca.gov/employment/

Spring and Summer registration is OPEN! Activity Guide: https://bit.ly/2JbZrTB Registration:https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/

CAL FIRE has tentatively scheduled maintenance of the existing fuel break we created in Spring 2016 on Highlands Recreation District Property. Work will occur mid slope in the green space between Crystal Springs Road and Polhemus Road and the Highlands subdivision. It is scheduled for the last two weeks of March, but that is subject to weather and availability. We will be cutting brush that has grown back and reducing the height of oak trees and branches that have come down throughout the winter.

Update! We are back up and running! Feel free to call 650-341-4251 or stop by M-F 9-12pm & 1-5pm. Thank you for your patience! Highlands Recreation District

Conversation & Coffee w/ Dave Pine! Monday, February 25th at 6:30pm.

Join us for Spring Break Camp! Register here: https://bit.ly/2njdMh6

We are excited to announce that due to hard work by our staff this morning and afternoon, the pool will re-open at 6:15am on Friday, 2/15. Thanks for your patience during this closure.

Pool Closure - 2/14 Due to current rain and wind conditions, the Pool will remain closed today, Thursday, 2/14. We will re-open Friday, 2/15 at 3:30pm. Thank you for your patience while we work to get the dome back up.

CERT Dry Run - 3/30

HRC Pool Closure Notice Due to serious damage sustained to the dome and forecasted winds for Tuesday (2/12) and Wednesday (2/13), the pool will reopen on Thursday, 2/14 at 3:30pm. Thank you for your patience.

HRC Pool Update - 2/10 Due to damage sustained to the dome over the weekend, the pool will be closed through Monday, 2/11. The pool will reopen Tuesday, 2/12 at 3:30pm.

Conversation & Coffee with San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine on 2/25 from 6:30-8pm! Highlands Recreation Center - Multipurpose Room 1851 Lexington Avenue San Mateo, CA 94402

HRC Pool Update 2/2 The dome is up and the pool is open! Come by and swim!

Due to the high wind advisory in the Highlands Area, the pool will be closed at 6:30pm (2/1) for safety concerns. Our goal is to have the pool open up on Saturday Afternoon (2/2), weather permitting. At this time all programs for Saturday (2/2), which include: Swim Lessons, Lap Swim, and Open Swim, will be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please see our Facebook or NextDoor postings for further updates.

Good Morning Highlands Community, This morning the Sheriff’s Department confirmed a mountain lion sighting beyond the fence of the Rec Center. As a precautionary measure we will be keeping the children inside this morning and we will be staying in large groups this afternoon. The children are having fun with this news and we are taking advantage of this excellent learning opportunity to teach them about our native wildlife. Please let us know if you have any questions or con...cerns. Your child’s safety is our top priority. Warmly, HRC

Hiring Recreation Leaders! Flexible shifts to fit your class schedule! Great work experience! Are you energetic and creative? Enjoy being with kids? Enjoy being outdoors? If you're 18 or older and are looking for a part time job, please contact Mike Koenig at the Highlands Rec to learn more about becoming a Rec Leader. During the school year, the After School Program is open from 12-6pm. Your shift can be flexible, but expect to work 3-5 hours per day. During the summer, w...hen we offer full day summer camp from 7:30 to 6pm, shifts are 5-7 hours per day. Candidates must be at least 18 with 3 units in General Ed, Recreation or Early Childhood Education OR experience working in a childcare setting. Hourly pay rate: $13.00-16.00/hour, depending on experience. Please submit a completed Employment Application and a copy of your unofficial transcript to Mike Koenig Application: https://highlandsrec.ca.gov//Employment-Application-2019.p Call (650) 341-4251 or e-mail Mike at [email protected]

Pool Update: The dome is back up and the pool will open as scheduled at 3:30! Big thanks to Steve Risso, our maintenance manager, and Cambell Conour, a lifeguard on the HRD staff, for your hard work in getting the dome back up this afternoon!

Pool Update: Due to winds being projected at over 25 miles per hour this afternoon, we will be dropping the dome at 1pm for the safety of both our members and our staff. When winds are that high, the forces on the dome cause it to detach from its supports and deflate, or create a tear in the fabric. This is not a decision we take lightly as we know how important our aquatics program is to the community. Daniel Ryken, Aquatics Coordinator

Check out our Winter class offerings! Don't miss out! Register Here: https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/

Highlands Recreation District Invites candidate applications for: Aquatics Supervisor Applications accepted until 5pm PST, January 22, 2019 https://highlandsrec.ca.gov/employment/

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Join us tonight (12/7) for our Holiday Event & Caroling Night at 6pm in the gym! Come visit with Santa and make some fun holiday crafts!