Below is the list of 2016 “Best of Contra Costa County” Awards that the El Cerrito Recreation Department received from Parent’s Press magazine. Recreation Department programs received a total of 27 awards. The Recreation Staff is committed to providing the best possible classes and camps to enrich the lives of the young residents in our City and are thankful for the recognition from the customers we serve.

Gold Medals
Best Aquatic and Water Sports Camp
Best Circus Arts Summer Camp
Best Family Summer Camp
Best General and Traditional Summer Day Camp
Best Holiday and Vacation Camp
Best Leadership Development Summer Camp
Best Overnight Summer Camp
Best Science Summer Camp
Best Sports Summer Camps

Silver Medals
Best Arts and Crafts Summer Camp - Silver
Best Culinary Summer Camp - Silver
Best Gymnastics Summer Camp
Best Lego Summer Camp- Silver
Best Technology Summer Camp
Best Teen Focused Summer Camp
Best Art Classes
Best Circus Art Classes
Best Enrichment and After-School Programs
Best Gymnastics Classes
Best Swim Classes
Best Birthday Outdoor Party Venue

Bronze Medals
Best Counselor In Training (CIT) Summer Program
Best Dance Summer Camp
Best Foreign Language and Cultural Immersion Summer Camp
Best Performing Arts Summer Camp
Best Language Class
Best Martial Arts Classes