The Ceres Recreation Department is tentatively planning to re-open in-person programs this October, including tennis, dance and gymnastics.

Ceres had to cancel all in-person summer camps and classes through the end of August because of the COVID-19 pandemic and state guidelines.

“We’re officially opening registration for everything we offer in the fall next week,” Ceres Recreation Administrative Coordinator Maya Narvaez said. 

“We’re planning on offering in-person classes if our county allows us to open,” she added. “We won’t open if it’s not safe enough for the public.”

A flyer with the list of available classes will be posted on the city of Ceres’ website this Thursday.

Online registration will open at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9.

The Recreation Department currently offers online classes.

Registration for Kidz Love Soccer youth classes closes on Sept. 11. The program runs Sept. 12 through Oct. 3.

Participants, aged 2-10, will receive instruction through livestream meetings on Saturdays.

Four different classes will be offered, including Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer, Pre-Soccer, Soccer 1: Techniques & Teamwork, Soccer 2: Skillz & Scrimmages and Tot-Soccer.

Cost is $46 per player.

Each participant will receive four 30-minute lessons.

“We’re trying to get the word out to all the schools about all the classes we’re offering,” Narvaez said.

For more information about the Ceres Recreation Department’s programs, call (209) 538-5628 or visit www.ci.ceres.ca.us.