Classes

Recreation students in yoga class

Please note: Visit the Aquatics page for details about aquatics programming and registration dates. 

Winter 2025 Classes (non-aquatics)

Session Dates

We are currently in our falls session program. Our fall session will run for approximately 14-weeks.
 
The winter 2025 session is coming soon! The winter session will run for approximately 9-weeks beginning on Monday, January 6 through Sunday, March 9. Please mark your calendar for the important dates to plan accordingly:
  • Monday, December 2, 2024: resident registration begins at 6:00 a.m. online on December 2. In-person resident registration will begin on Monday, December 2 at 8:00 a.m. at the Recreation Office located at 901 Civic Campus Way. 
  • Monday, December 16, 2024: non-resident registration begins at 6:00 a.m. online on December 16. In-person non-resident registration will begin on Monday, December 16 at 8:00 a.m. at the Recreation Office located at 901 Civic Campus Way.
  • Monday, January, 2025: winter session classes begin.

To prepare for your registration date, please create and/or update your accounts online. If you require any additional assistance, please contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800 or email web-rec@ssf.net.

Classes Highlight

We are currently in our fall session program! Our winter session class details are coming soon. 

SSF Civic Ballet Student Dress Code

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CIVIC BALLET: STUDENT DRESS CODE(PDF, 141KB)

All items may be purchased from Discount Dance Supply via  SSFCB’s Online Store  or our instructor  links:

GIRLS HAIR: 

  • Ballet bun 
  • No ponytails 
  • Chin length and shorter hair must be tied back with an elastic 

 

RESTRICTIONS: 

  • Target “Freestyle” ballet slippers are NOT allowed. 
  • Tights must be ballet quality – not dress tights. 
  • No tutus 
  • Skirts must be plain – no embellishments (rhinestones, sequins, etc.) 
  • No sweatshirts, jackets, and t-shirts 
  • No leg warmers 
  • Any substitution must be approved by the instructor first 

 

Nutcracker Programs

We'd like to express our deepest gratitude for the support of this year's The Nutcracker by South San Francisco Civic Ballet. You may now access a digital copy of our program here:

Nutcracker-Saturday-December-21-2024-at-1PM.pdf(PDF, 466KB)

Nutcracker-Saturday-December-21-2024-at-7PM.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

Nutcracker-Sunday-December-22-2024-at-1PM.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

 

 

Activity Guides

Available Activity Guides:

Current/Upcoming session: Winter 2025 Activity Guide(PDF, 22MB)
 Previous Session:

Registration Information

  • Pre-registration is required for all classes.
  • Register early! Many classes fill before their start dates, so enroll early!
  • Class may be cancelled if there is low enrollment
  • All registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis.
  • Register on-line and receive your receipt at the end of the registration process.
  • Waiting lists will be established if the program is full. If a space becomes available, invitations will be sent by email to the first person on the waitlist. An invitation expires after a 24-hr period after the notice has been sent. Therefore, we recommend you have the most up-to-date email on your CivicRec account.
  • You will not be charged for the class unless you are enrolled.
  • A 20% senior discount off the resident rate for participants ages 62 years and up applies to most special classes.
  • Registration for each class will end one-week prior to the classes start date.
  • If you have yet to register for classes, please read the Step by Step Guide(PDF, 366KB) to Creating Your CivicRec Account for instructions on how to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Classes Programming

ACTIVITY GUIDE

When will the next Activity Guide be available?

Activity Guides will be available approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the session’s resident registration date. The latest version of the Activity Guide will be available online on this Classes webpage and at our online registration site “CivicRec,” at www.ssf.net/rec-catalog.

Where can I get a hard copy?

Our seasonal Activity Guides will be mailed to all SSF residents. To obtain a hard copy of an Activity Guide, copies are available until supplies last at the following locations: Library | Parks & Recreation Building - Administrative Office, Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building, Alice Peña Bulos Center, Terrabay Gymnasium, Orange Pool, Grand Library, and City Hall

REGISTRATION:

When is the next registration date?

Registration will open approximately 1 month prior to the session’s start date: winter (December), spring (February), summer (May), and fall (August).

I can’t register for the class online. Is the class full?

Registration will close when a class has reached its maximum capacity and a waitlist will be established. We recommend you register and/or waitlist for a class sooner rather than later. If a spot becomes available, you will be sent an invitation by email with an active link to accept the position. The invitation will expire after a 24-hr period, and we will move on to the next participant until the position is filled. Online registration will close one-week prior to the classes start date. For assistance in registering after the online closure, please contact the Recreation office at (650) 829-3800.

I am a resident of SSF; why can’t I register online on resident registration day?

The system may need to be adjusted to reflect your residency status. Please contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800 or email web-rec@ssf.net.

WAITLIST/TRANSFERS

I’m on the waitlist. When will I receive a notification?

If a spot becomes available and you are next in line, you will receive a notification via email inviting you to accept the position. The invitation link will expire after 24-hrs; therefore, we recommend you have the most up-to-date email on your CivicRec account.

What number am I on the waitlist?

To view your position on the waitlist, visit your CivicRec account and under the account information, select “Waiting List Status.”

I am on the waitlist; can I attend the first day of class?

Unfortunately, due to our class capacities, non-registered participants cannot participate in our classes program. We welcome you to checkout additional recreation classes online with open enrollment on CivicRec, the online registration webpage or contact the Recreation Office for additional assistance at (650) 829-3800.

How can I transfer to a different class?

To request a transfer, contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800 or email web-rec@ssf.net. Pease note, transfers may not be available if a class has reached capacity or require instructor approval.

HISTORY WITHDRAW, REFUNDS, &CREDITS

How do I withdraw from a class?

To withdraw from a class, contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800 or email the Classes Supervisor at Veronica.Ortiz@ssf.net.

What’s the refund policy?

All processing fees are non-refundable. If a class is cancelled by the department due to low enrollment or instructor unavailability, a full refund will be issued. Refund requests are subject to a $10.00 processing fee, if requested within one week of classes starting. Please allow 5 weeks for any refund to be processed. All transfers and withdrawals must be submitted in writing or by email.

What are my refund options?

Your refund will be issued back to its original payment form. Alternatively, you can choose to receive credit for future use in our programs and classes. A credit does not have an expiration date and will remain on your CivicRec account.

How long does it take to receive a refund?

Refunds back to original payment for will vary, by the following:

  • Refund by card payment will be posted in approximately two to three business days back to your card.
  • Refund check requests can take approximately 2 to 3 weeks to reach you by mail.

I received a credit. How do I use it, and does it expire?

Credits posted to your online account can be due to various reasons such as a class cancelation. A credit can be applied to any registration into our programs and classes. Credits will remain on your CivicRec account and have no expiration date.

Registration Scholarship

Recreation Scholarship Program Income-eligible residents may apply for a Recreation Scholarship to receive a discount on fees to participate in recreation classes and programs. Applications are available at the Parks and Recreation office at 901 Civic Campus Way, 3rd Floor. Applications must be accompanied by documentation of enrollment in other subsidized programs such as school free or reduced meal programs, or utility discount programs. The Recreation Scholarship Program is made possible thanks to community donations. Donations are accepted online at www.ssf.net/rec-catalog or at the Parks and Recreation office at 901 Civic Campus Way, 3rd Floor.

To apply for the Recreation Scholarship, call the Recreation Administrative Office at (650) 829-3800 or email web-rec@ssf.net.

 

 

 

Contact Us

Veronica Ortiz
Recreation & Community Services Supervisor
(650) 829-3806
Email: Veronica.Ortiz@ssf.net

 

Gabriella Firpo
Recreation & Community Services Coordinator
(650) 829-3886
Email: Gabriella.Firpo@ssf.net

 

Address
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080


Mailing Address
P.O. Box 711
South San Francisco, CA 94083
Phone: 650-829-3800

 

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