Mandarin Immersion Parents Council

Please note this information is outdated for the 2009-2010 school year. See the post for Aug. 20, 2009 for the latest information on this after care program.)

(Jackson Playground is a San Francisco Recreation and Park program open to children ages 6 and up. It costs about $300 a year.)

Jackson Playground Latchkey Program

Note: This information is for the current school year, 2008-2009. It is subject to change for future years.

Sponsor:
The Jackson Playground program is sponsored by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department.

Location:
Jackson Playground is located at Arkansas & 17th in the Potrero Hill neighborhood.

Transportation:
A school bus takes the kids enrolled in the program from Starr King to Jackson Playground after school.

Days and Times:
The program is open Monday through Friday until 6:00 p.m. Children are not required to attend any minimum number of days.

Enrollment:
Enrollment is through the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department’s online system. Families must set up a family account in person at a neighborhood recreation center prior to enrolling online. Children must turn 6 by the end of the school year in order to enroll.

Program:
Children enrolled in the program have lots of time for free play in the playground and on the neighboring field. Bicycles are available for the kids to use. Tennis lessons, soccer, and t-ball are offered at various times during the year. There are also some classes on-site that program participants can enroll in, such as karate and aquarium. On rainy days, the clubhouse is used and children have done art projects and dramatic play.

Snacks:
Parents have volunteered to bring healthy snacks on a rotating basis.

Cost:
This year, enrollment in the Jackson Latchkey program cost $297 per child for the entire school year.

For More Information:
Jackson Playground phone number: 554-9527. See reverse for information on creating a family account.

Recreation and Park Department
Program and Course Registration Process
To register for recreation programs/courses you will need to set up a “Family Account” that includes all members of your family. You only need to do this once.

You can setup a Family Account by visiting McLaren Lodge Annex during regular business hours, Mondays through Fridays or at one of our Neighborhood Registration Sites during open registration (see below).
You will need to bring the following information with you when you register in person:
• Proof of age: Copy of a birth certificate or passport for anyone under 18 years and 65 and over;
• Proof of residency: A utility bill that matches your address to your name or the name of the head of your household;
• State of California Driver’s License or Identification Card – Your utility bill must match this address and the name of the head of household;
• Emergency Contact Information;
• Proof of Immunization (for children under 5 years of age);
• A valid E-mail address is required to register online.

Neighborhood Registration Sites
Address Phone

Richmond Rec Center 251 18th Ave @ Clement 666-7020
Joe DiMaggio Playground 651 Lombard St @ Mason St 391-0437
Eureka Valley Rec Center 100 Collingwood St @ 18th St 831-6810
SOMA/Friend Rec Center 270 6th St @ Folsom St 554-9532
Glen Park Rec Center 70 Elk St @ Chenery St 337-4705
Mission Rec Center 2450 Harrison St @ 20th St 695-5014
Palega Rec Center 500 Felton St @ Holyoke St 468-2875
Sunset Rec Center 2201 Lawton St @ 29th Ave 753-7098
Randall Museum (closed Mondays) 199 Museum Way 554-9600
McLaren Lodge 501 Stanyan St 831-6800

Should you have any questions or inquiries about setting up a Family Account, please call (415) 831-6800 during regular business hours Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST, excluding holidays, or you can send us an e-mail at sfRecOnline@sfgov.org.