The Recreation Department provides District-wide programming for youth, adults and seniors. The goal within the Department is to provide a wide range of programs and services that fall within the following Divisions: Aquatics, Community Programs, Seniors and Sports. The Department develops and implements quality, recreational and social programs that promote healthy lifestyles and increase quality of life throughout the community.
In addition to classes and programs, the Department also provides a number of seasonal community-based special events that promote a feeling of unity throughout the District and the surrounding communities. As recreation professionals and community leaders, we are committed to keeping aware of popular leisure interests and providing programs accordingly. In addition to providing recreation programs, the Recreation Department supports other Departments within the District including Parks and Administration.
As a leader within the Camarillo community, the District and primarily the Recreation Department, works collaboratively with other organizations to enhance the Camarillo community as a whole by increasing community awareness, providing many cost effective programs, free classes and events, providing safe facilities and parks, and bettering our community as a whole.
The Recreation Department is staffed by a: Recreation Manager, Recreation Supervisors, and Program Specialists/Aquatic Center Managers. Along with these key staff, the Department employs approximately 90 seasonal employees.
Department Staff
Recreation Services Manager - Amy Stewart
Recreation Supervisor (Community Programs) - Jeri Armstrong
Recreation Supervisor (Senior Programs) - Jane Raab
Program Specialist (Senior Programs) - Yvonne Valles
Recreation Supervisor (Sports) - Lanny Binney
Program Specialist (Sport) - Ryan Hodges
Aquatic Center Managers - Molly McCarthy & Danika Villa
District Receives State Wide Recognition
Staff submitted the Summer 2011 Activity Guide for Award of Excellence – Print Publication – Marketing Class 3 (population 50,000-100,000). Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District WON the award and was featured at the annual CPRS (California Parks & Recreation Society) conference during the “Best of the Best Awards Social” and the Awards Banquet. The judges complemented the District on the cover photo (the use of bright colors and an action photo), the consistent theme of the guide, and the attractiveness of the well organized display of information on the back cover. Staff attended the CPRS Conference in Long Beach from March 20-23. 
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District produces a quarterly Activity Guide. This guide is mailed to the homes of District residents, is available online and for pick up at multiple locations within the Camarillo area.
The Activity Guide is a user-friendly publication that features classes, special events, and current information that is happening within the District. Residents use this as a community resource guide to reference the latest summer camps, adult sports leagues, Senior Center programs or Aquatic Center programs. All information within the Activity Guide is District-sponsored and outside advertising is not available for purchase.
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