Virtual Recreation and Resource Center
Welcome to the Virtual Recreation and Resource Center! Be sure to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FosterCityRecreation/ and on Instagram (@fcrecreation) to stay up to date on all of the latest program offerings.
The Recreation Center is open Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Evening and weekend hours vary.
For a Staff Directory, click here.
Below is a list of resources and fun links that you can enjoy from your home. Have a great resource that you'd like to share? Email us at recreation@fostercity.org.
Adult Fitness:
- Jazzercise FC Live
- LDVALI LLC Dance Instruction- Led by Recreation Center's Dance Instructor Allen Isidro
- Yoga- Free online yoga instruction
- Fitness Blender- Variety of free fitness workout videos
- Strong By Zumba- YouTube Channel for a variety of Zumba workouts
- Agile Physical Therapy- Agile Physical Therapy (located in San Mateo) is hosting 4-6 FREE virtual classes per day to the community for people of all different skill levels and ages.
Youth Fitness:
- Cosmic Fitness- Kid friendly videos
- Energy-Bursting Indoor Games
- The Occupational Tool Box: At home occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech therapy (ST) resources designed to build skills in children through movement and play
- KIDZ Love Soccer - At home soccer drills
Youth Enrichment:
- Lakeshore- Educational activities for kids of all ages (worksheets, lesson plans, etc)
- Scholastic- Day by day projects for kids
- SiliconValley4U- Free online coding classes courtesy of one of our contract instructors (SiIiconValley4U - Youtube Ad)
- Time Digital Magazine for Kids: Digital Library is free for the rest of the school year
- Wide Open School: Run by Common Sense Media which combines the best educational resources for publishers, nonprofits, and education companies in one place.
- National Wildlife Association Ranger Rick: Free digital magazine subscription for kids about wildlife and nature
- Free Arts and Crafts Resources for Home Learning by Coupon Follow (Thank you to Emma & Liam for sharing this great find!)
Art:
Live Cams and Virtual Tours:
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Smithsonian National Zoo
- San Diego Zoo
- Northern Lights
- Yosemite Virtual Tour
- Famous Buildings in Dubai
- Interactive Historical Virtual Reality Field Trips
- Virtual Tours: Famous Landmarks and National Parks of Wyoming
- Environmental Education Virtual Field Trips for Nature Lovers
Senior Resources:
- Visit our Senior Activities & Resource page
Just for Fun:
- Wordle
- Foster City themed Word Search
- Freecell: A cousin to Solitaire, Freecell is a fun and relaxing card game.
- Sporcle: Online trivia site
- Soduku
- Crossword Puzzles
- Virtual Concerts
- Fun Fashion Activities: Jewelry Making, Knitting, and More! - Thank you to the Foster City Girl Scouts for providing this fun link!
- Free At-Home Recreational Activities for Families - Includes fitness, games, and educational links for all ages.
Support Services and Other:
- San Mateo County Health
- San Mateo- Foster City School District
- San Mateo County Youth & Family Mental Health Covid-19 Resource Guide
- San Mateo County Covid-19 Community Resources
Updated 1/18/24