Brea Community Center

Upon entering the main doors, you'll be standing in a dramatic concourse which connects all parts of the building. As you continue toward the center of the building, you'll see the information and registration counter. Here you can find out about all the activities and services and register for those of interest to you and your family. From the information desk, a walk in different directions will lead to:

A two-court gymnasium, locker rooms and fitness room.
The athletes in your family are certain to be impressed.
Fitness facilities.
People of all ages are bound to find a fitness program to fit their individual needs and schedules. Classes and programs planned include: aerobics, dance and yoga classes, customized fitness/wellness programs and "Quick Fit" noon-time workouts.
The Learning Playground and Tiny Tots Facilities.
Young children will be eager to explore this area and take a Tiny Tots class.
A babysitting service for children
For ages 2 and older. We want to make coming to the Center convenient and fun for all.
Free after school program for youth.
Elementary and junior high school-age children will love our sports program where they can come and work off all their extra energy through basketball and indoor soccer. This free after school program also offers a wide variety of activities just for kids and pre-teens like crafts and homework help.
Speaking of Teens, there's a complete "Teens Only Area." Teens have told us what they want to happen here and we've listened! This is an area that they make happen. Some of the programs and activities planned by teens for teens are sport tournaments and excursions.
Youth and Family Services (see article below).
Offering helpful programs like parenting classes, counseling, tutoring, a free youth employment service and information and referral.
Arts studio and meeting rooms.
You'll find an abundance of creative classes and workshops offered in these rooms, along with a Grand Community Hall and other spaces specially designed to accomodate just about any use and purpose.
Rental facilities.
Most facilities are available to rent for celebrations, banquets, meetings, seminars, trade shows, fund-raisers, weddings, receptions, birthday parties...you name it and chances are we can accomodate it! So be sure to keep the Community Center in mind when planning your next special occasion. Bookings are now being taken. For informationon rental rates and availability, call Facility Reservations at 990-7643.
Center Cafe
Are all these activities and choices making you hungry? Stop by the Center Cafe for a light meal or healthy snack.

Brea Receives Grant for
Family Services Program

The Brea Family Services program has been awarded a $22,500 grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation. The grant was awarded to Brea, in part, because the program is a collaborative effort by the Brea Community Services Department and several local non-profit agencies. With these funds, the Family Services program will move to the new Community Center this summer. Several new services will be added and existing services for families will be expanded.

New Programs

• Counseling services for families and youth by Straight Talk Inc., a non-profit agency serving Orange County over 20 years. Fees set on a sliding scale based on the ability to pay.
• Parenting classes.
• Support group for teen parents.
• Youth Employment Service. Free service to help teens and young adults find employment, develop job readiness skills and learn interview techniques.

Expanded Services

  • Information and referral service to link families with needed resorces.For example, assisting families find help for specific problems.
    The Brea Family Services program is designed to expand and change along with the needs of our community. Brea's 16-member Youth and Family Advisory Council will help establish priorities and keep services in tune with community needs. According to Advisory Council member Pat Fox, "These grant funds allow us to offer new youth programs at the Community Center, which are a keystone of the youth and family services program. The grant also gives legitimacy to the program developed by community volunteers and staff."
    For more information about the Brea Family Services, call 990-7735.
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