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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

Walnut Creek Arts + Rec engages in a variety of discussions, learnings, and activities to support diversity, equity, and inclusion within our programs.

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Recreation Newsletter

July 2026

Monthly News & Updates

July 2026

Don't miss out on an exciting summer camp experience

Summer camps are still ongoing with sessions that run until August! Our camp options include Adaptive Camps, Camp Community Arts, Classic Day Camps, Sports Camps, Theater Camps, and Preschool-Age Camps. >> Learn More

Specialty Camps Highlight

Yoga of Cooking, Chocolate, Ice Cream, Candy and Knife Skills
Multiple Options: June 29–July 2, July 6–July 10, July 13–July 17, July 20–July 24

Money-wise Entrepreneurs
July 6–July 10, Register Here

SMART Combo Camp
July 20–July 24, Register Here

NEW! Aerial Silks
July 13–July 17, Register Here

Stay tuned for this year's Trunk or Treat, 2026

This inclusive community event will be held be on Friday, October 23. Stay tuned for more information including volunteer and sponsor options!

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Adult Classes

For more adult ceramics, cooking, music, and art classes, be sure to check online!

Morning Chair Yoga

Thursdays, 7/9–8/20
10:00 AM–10:45 AM

Yoga that is accessible for all. We will be doing poses for strength, flexibility and balance, as well as breathing for stress reduction.

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Women's Self Defense & Personal Safety

Thursday, 7/16
5:30 PM–8:30 PM

In this supportive, fun, and engaging introductory class, you'll practice practical physical techniques designed specifically for common real-world assault scenarios.

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Youth Classes

For more youth ceramics, sports, music, and art classes, be sure to check online!

Soccer FUNdamentals with Skills & Drill

Sundays, 7/19–8/23
11:30 AM–12:15 PM

These classes aim to improve children’s soccer skills through fun games, technical skill development and group activities!

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City of Walnut Creek pools are open!

Arts + Rec Pools are open for summer fun!

Both Clarke Swim Center and Larkey Swim Center are open for regular programming. For extra splash, Larkey sprayground is open until August 6!

Sprayground hours:

Monday–Thursday, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM and 4:30 PM–6:30 PM.

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Specialized Recreation

These events are designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Bowling and Pizza

Saturday, 7/25
9:45 AM–1:15 PM
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A morning of bowling with friends and pizza for lunch. Wear something comfortable. No bowling shoes required. Meet at Civic Park Community Center; transportation will be provided to the bowling alley. Specialized Recreation Staff provide supervision and ensure that conversation is both lively and appropriate.

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Community Partners

Plant A Seed, Read

The Contra Costa County Library’s 2026 summer literacy program is all about feeding your body and your mind. Learn more about Contra Costa Library Summer Reading program today!

Upcoming Art Classes + Events

Single-Day Art Camps

Single-Day Art Camp are coming to Camp Community Arts this Fall. Random day off school? Camp will run full day from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM for ages 5–11.
Dates: Monday, 10/12, Monday 10/26, Monday 11/23, Tuesday 11/24.
Learn more at Community Arts.

Artist Studio for Homeschool Families

Our classes build your student’s creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking through 2D and 3D art. Professional teaching artists lead class in ceramics, drawing, painting, music, and digital media, and photography. For ages 5 –12. Mondays, 9/12–11/9 from 10:00 AM –11:30 PM.

Don’t miss the coolest concert series in the East Bay this July with the return of the Lesher Center’s Summer Sounds!

Held outdoors on select Thursday evenings at the Lesher Center’s Rudney Plaza, this year’s line-up includes powerhouse roots band Tom Rigney and Flambeau (July 9), the all-female Americana-infused country rock band Mustangs of the West (July 16) and the Bay Area’s favorite swing band, The Alpha Rhythm Kings (July 30). All concerts are FREE and perfect for the whole family! No tickets are required, but seating is first-come, first-served, so be sure to arrive early.

The Bedford’s annual juried exhibition returns with CALeidoscope: Evolving Reflections of California, a vibrant celebration of our Golden State.

On view beginning July 11, CALeidoscope honors the breathtaking geography of our great state and reflects its esteemed position as a cultural leader and hotbed for creativity and innovation. Featuring the work of over 70 artists, don’t miss this new exhibition, on view through September 13.

You can reserve your Pay What You Can Tickets today online.

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