Join one of our fun Spring courses and get your language skills ready for summer travel! New beginner and intermediate courses available for adults and kids.

8 Week Classes for Adults

Tuition - Group Sessions: $240 Semi-Private: $320

Adult Spanish - Beginner 1B
Mondays - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Starting March 16th

Adult Spanish - Beginner 1A
Tuesdays - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Starting March 24th

Adult Spanish - Beginner 1B
Fridays - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Starting March 27th

Adult Spanish - Beginner 2B
Tuesdays - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Starting March 10th

Virtual Adult Spanish - Beginner 1B
Mondays - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Starting March 23rd via Zoom

8 Week Classes for Kids

Tuition - Group Sessions: $220 Semi-Private: $275

Spanish for Kids - 8 to 10 yrs - Intermediate
Mondays - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Starts March 23rd

Spanish for Kids - 7-9 yrs - Beginner 1B
Tuesdays - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Starting March 17th

Spanish for Kids - 9 - 100 yrs - Intermediate/Advanced
Fridays - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Starting March 20th

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Campbell Youth Commission. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, May 7. Application can be found online at: https://forms.office.com/g/SZPCBBCL11

Application Requirements

• Must be a resident of the City of Campbell. Students attending Campbell school districts but living outside the city are not eligible.

• Must be enrolled in grades 7–12 during the 2026–2027 school year

• Submit a completed application and one letter of recommendation

  • Letters of recommendation must be emailed to jayep@campbellca.gov

  • Letters of recommendation must be submitted by Thursday, May 14

Youth Commission Term Requirements

• Attend the Orientation Meeting on Saturday, August 15

• Attend bi-monthly meetings on Monday evenings from September 2026 through May 2027. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and typically last 1–2 hours

• Plan, facilitate, and attend Youth Commission–sponsored events and activities throughout the term. These events typically occur on weekends and/or weekday evenings

• Maintain an active presence by attending events, supporting Youth Commission initiatives, and completing assigned duties

For more information and to apply, visit: www.campbellca.gov/youthcommission

Monterey Core Fitness women's gym is excited to welcome Courtney Tindal to our coaching team! Courtney is an ACSM-Certified Personal Trainer with a background in healthcare. She spent several years working in orthopedics before deciding to combine her passion for injury prevention, movement, and strength training into a career in fitness.

A former athlete and dancer, Courtney continued her strength journey through CrossFit and powerlifting, building a strong foundation in functional strength training. She is passionate about helping women feel strong, confident, and capable in the gym.

Courtney will coach 6pm group classes and Saturday classes, and she's accepting new personal training clients. To sign up for a group class or make an appointment for personal training, please visit the Monterey Core Fitness website. Our gym is located at 191 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey.

Congratulations to artist and educator Mai Ryuno, the founder of Play Full Ground, who has been awarded a Vela Grant to support her continuing work offering meaningful, creative learning experiences for youth in Monterey.

VELA is a nonprofit organization that invests in community-driven, creative education projects, trusting educators and learners to design learning that meets their communities’ needs. The VELA grant will help Mai continue to explore how art, education, and community can come together to create meaningful learning experiences.

At Play Full Ground, this work happens in collaboration with both young learners and adult community members - blending art, education, and community building. For example, Mai and Emily Gottlieb (an environmental education consultant, artist, and ecologist) are developing an Earth Day Inquiry and Ecology Workshop, to be offered this April, exploring environmental themes through creative, hands-on experiences. (Stay tuned for more info!)

Each project at Play Full Ground is an opportunity to explore how art can become a medium for learning, reflection, and connection. The studio, located at 550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E in Monterey, also offers after-school programs for middle school and high school students and one-on-one creative mentorship for adults.

California State Parks presents Los Exploradores de Monterey Summer Day Camp at Monterey State Historic Park, a day camp for students grades 3-5 located in the heart of Old Monterey.

Activities

In this unique summer program, day campers will experience Monterey’s historical buildings and colorful gardens through hands-on activities such as: period games and play, toys, crafts, food, songs, dances, nature observation, and interactive guided tours throughout Monterey State Historic Park and beyond.

Schedule and Fees

All four 5-day sessions will be held in June and July - see the schedule here, and list of activities here. Fee is $325 per week, or $550 for two sessions. Financial assistance is available - please email MSHP for details.

Registration

Los Exploradores is sponsored by Monterey State Historic Park Association and led by California State Park Staff. For more information and to register, visit the Los Exploradores webpage.

Have you tried the warm concha treats at Scoops Ice Cream Parlor? On a cool day, come try our Hot Chocolate Filled Concha or our warm pressed Concha Ice Cream Sandwich! Our conchas (fluffy Mexican sweet breads) are all baked locally in Soledad by Jmiss Reposteria and pair perfectly with our homemade hot chocolate and Marianne's ice cream.

Warm Concha Ice Cream Sandwich

How to take the ice cream sandwich to the next level? At Scoops, we take a soft, fresh concha, fill it with your favorite Marianne’s Ice Cream and toppings, then warm-press it until it’s toasty on the outside and perfectly cold and creamy on the inside.

Hot Chocolate Filled Concha

Imagine a warm concha carved into a bowl, lined with rich Nutella, then filled with velvety hot chocolate. The Nutella melts into the cocoa and bread… and it’s topped with whipped cream and sprinkles like it just won prom king. It's honestly unfair how good it is.

Scoops Hot Chocolate

Whether it's served in a concha cup or in a regular cup, Scoops hot chocolate is made in-house with real chocolate. No powder used at all. We melt the chocolate down the right way so it’s thick, smooth, and ridiculously indulgent. This isn’t “add water and stir.” This is chocolate therapy.

About Scoops Ice Cream Parlor

Located at 595 Munras Avenue, Ste 103, in Downtown Monterey, Scoops has a large and cheerful indoor parlor where you can sit and enjoy treats in any weather. We're an independent, locally-owned shop serving legendary Marianne's Ice Cream in both traditional and creative ways. We like to have fun here!

Summer Preview is HERE! Get a sneak peek at 2026 Summer Camps & Swim Lessons with Campbell Recreation! The Summer Preview is available online only and highlights all the fun we have planned for the season ahead. www.campbellca.gov/activityguide

Don't just explore the summer offerings online! Join us at our Open House this Saturday, March 7th from 10am–1pm at the Campbell Community Center!

• Meet our camp instructors

• Enjoy activities in the Kids’ Zone including sensory stations + arts & crafts

• Participate in a hands-on cooking demo and jump into sports activities led by the Campbell Youth Commission

RSVP and attend for a chance to win prize drawings

RSVP: https://campbellopenhouse2026.eventbrite.com

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Franklin Street Collaborative now carries Maria Nila products. These professional, vegan hair care products, manufactured in Sweden, are designed for performance - without sulfates, parabens, or animal testing. Come take a look at Franklin Street Collaborative, 201 W. Franklin Street in Monterey.

Freedom Bakery is happy to introduce Chocolate Hazelnut Cake to our menu! It's a moist chocolate cake with a layer of Belgian chocolate ganache and hazelnut mousse. Every bite is perfectly balanced.

If you like a good chocolate cake and love the rich, buttery, nutty flavor of hazelnut, this cake is for you. A gluten-free version is available on our menu, too.

Free Samples

Come try a free sample at Freedom Bakery's Monterey boutique located at 305 Webster Street. We're open Tues-Sun, 10am-1pm.

Ordering

Sheet cakes are available with next day turnaround. Specialty cakes require 10 days advance notice. Please place your order on our website.

Venture Gallery presents the work of Al Shamble, our featured local artist for March, and his new exhibit of paintings entitled Peaks and Crests: Adventures in the High Sierras and Along the Coast.

About the Exhibit

Al Shamble is drawn to the light and majesty of the High Sierras and the magnificence of the great Pacific Ocean. As an environmentalist, he hopes that his plein air and studio paintings convey the need to recognize and preserve our natural resources.

About Venture Gallery

Venture Gallery is open 10am-6pm daily. Al Shamble's artwork will be featured through March 2026. Venture Gallery is located at 260 Alvarado Street in Downtown Old Monterey. Visit our website to shop online for work by our local artists.