Virtual Recreation
Hello and welcome to the City of La Verne’s Virtual Community Services Department. We are committed to our community members having resources to maintain healthy lives, stay engaged, and be entertained. In these challenging times, the Community Services Department will bring these programs to you and your family with the hope that you will be able to enjoy quality recreation programs for all ages in the comfort of your own home!
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Stay Active
Currently our daily lives are filled with more indoor time. There are many ways to stay healthy and active. (Disclaimer: Individuals should consult their physician before starting any exercise program or changing their diet to limit risks.) Below are a few ideas for staying active indoors:
- Kidz Love Soccer - Online activities and fun
- Fitness Blender – Free fitness videos
- Do Yoga With Me – Free yoga videos
- Nike Training Club – App with free fitness videos
- Fitness Blender for Kids – Free fitness videos
- Cosmic Kid Yoga – Kid friendly fitness videos
- Go Noodle – Movement and mindfulness videos for children
- Daily Care – Free fitness videos (seniors)
- University of La Verne - Well-being resources
Arts and Crafts
- Art in Action – Lessons
- Crafts by Amanda – Craft Projects
Stay Educated and Creative
- Art Lesson - Young Rembrandts art lesson
- Busy Toddler – Preschool age indoor activities
- Brain turk – Brain Games for all
- Daily Doodle – Lessons by Mo Willems
- Disney Moments – Enjoy all things Disney
- Steve Spangler Science – Free at home science experiments
- Scholastic Learn at Home – Educational resources
- KCET/PBS SoCal – At home learning
- National Geographic for Kids – Fun at home learning
- Nomster Chef – Illustrated recipes for 2 to 12 years to cook with grown ups
- Bed Time Math – Fun math for children
- pdf Older Adult Education (535 KB) - Classes through MT. SAC
- pdf IMPACT (318 KB) - Classes for special needs students through MT. SAC
Learn to Cook
- Serious Eats – Get Cooking!
- Eating on a Dime – Recipes and More!
- Nomster Chef – Illustrated recipes for 2 to 12 years to cook with grown ups
Take a Virtual Field Trip
- San Diego Zoo – Enjoy videos, games and activities
- San Diego Zoo – Enjoy 11 live web cams
- Boston Children’s Museum – Museum virtual tour
- Smithsonian Zoos and Museums – You can visit the Smithsonian Zoos and Museums right at home
- The Louvre Paris – Virtual Tours
- Georgia Aquarium – Enjoy 8 live web cams
- US National Parks – Enjoy 31 guided tours on Google Earth
- Paul Getty Museum – Los Angeles
- Marbles Kids Museum – Museum for Kids
- The Museum of Natural Science – Explore Science
- Guggenheim Museum – New York
- Rijksmuseum – Amsterdam
- The Walt Disney Family Museum – All ages (history and events)
Stay Connected
Although we are all social distancing physically, as humans we need to stay connected emotionally. Try a few of the following every day!
- Call a friend or relative you haven’t spoken to in a while to check in and catch up.
- Write a letter – the old fashioned way using pen and paper
- Facetime a friend or relative
- Support local restaurants. Many restaurants in the area are still open for take-out or delivery orders. Click HERE for a list of open restaurants.
- Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
- Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
Stay Informed