MISSION STATEMENT: “Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation is dedicated to building a stronger community through the support of beaches, parks, recreation, cultural and educational activities.”

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt California Corporation. Members of the Board of Directors serve in a voluntary capacity. Additional volunteers participate in many of our various programs and events. We work harmoniously with the City of San Clemente’s Parks & Recreation Division, as well as a number of other community service groups and organizations, for developing and improving resources in San Clemente.

Our Foundation supports the following events, programs and activities:

• Cyber Café computer classes – over 4,500 students served
• Partnered with the City to raise funds, and provide sponsorship opportunities for the Vista Hermosa Sports Park, and San Clemente Aquatic Center (both opening February, 2012). $219,000 presented to the City on January 26, 2012 towards these projects, raised through donations from community and corporate sponsors, and special events. Sponsorship opportunities still available!
• San Clemente’s Beach Concert Series - Sponsor
• Coordinate successful skate and surf contests in partnership with the City's recreational staff
• Provide youth scholarships for the City’s recreational classes
• Sponsor segments of the City’s Winter Carnival, and Sensational Springtacular - as requested

Additional successes:

• Creation of the SeniorNet Cyber Café
• Providing support to Courtney’s Sandcastle while forming their 501(c)3, non-profit organization, and raising funds for Phase I of the Courtney’s Sandcastle Universal Playground, which is located at the Vista Hermosa Sports Park.
• Donation of bleachers to Ralphs Skate Park
• Providing support to San Clemente Dog Lovers during their process to become a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, and in creating the city’s first dog parks.
• Hosting the San Clemente Bicycle Challenges
• Coordinated a successful sports thrift exchange

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