Department of Community and Economic Development

 

Division of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND)

 

 

 

 

             The Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center                       Director: Rosanita Cespedes, Phd

Located in Salt Lake City's Glendale area (855 West California Avenue / 1300 South), the Sorenson Center offers many recreational and educational opportunities for young people. Youth programs include:

After-School and Summer

Open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, cooking, computer clubhouse, field trips, social skills and community service.
Cost : Dependent on family size and income.
Contact : Jody Caffaro at at 974-2420               jody.caffaro@slcgov.com

Open Recreation

Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The program is year round and open to school age children ages 6-12 years old. Activities range from arts and crafts, field trips, computer clubhouse and much more!
Cost : Free
Contact : Jacqueline Diaz at 974-2420 or jacqueline.diaz@slcgov.com


 

Sports

Sports classes                 

 The following sports classes are offered year round. Click here for specific activity information.

  • Boxing- adult and youth: M-F 12-6pm                        
  • Taekwondo youth classes: Tues and Thurs Beginner 6pm, Intermediate 7pm, Advanced 8pm.      
  • Tennis: Fridays at Coach Mikes Tennis 3pm to 4pm.         
    • Transportation is provided from the Sorenson Center to Coach Mike’s.    
    • Indoor Tennis during winter months

The following sports classes are offered during different seasons throughout the year

  • Snowshoeing-January February
  • Hiking-July, August
  • Cross-country skiing-December, March
  • Rock climbing- May, June, August, September

Sports Leagues and camps                    

Spring/Summer

  • Coach Pitch Baseball (7, 8 and 9 yr olds)
  • Girls Softball
  • T-Ball (4-6 yr olds)
  • Outdoor Soccer (Coed K-Under through 8th grade)

Summer

  • Sorenson Center Basketball Camp
  • Flag Football
  • Pee Wee Sports Class (flag football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse)
  • Major League Soccer Camp
  • Volleyball camp

Fall

  • Outdoor Soccer

Winter

  • Jr. Jazz Basketball (K-12th grade, boys and girls leagues)
  • Indoor Soccer
  

Cost: Dependent on family size and income.  Fee reductions available.
Contact: Brynley Poll at 974-2420 or brynley.poll@slcgov.com

Computer Clubhouse

A learning environment where young people explore their own interests through the use of technology. Created in partnership with Intel Corporation and the Boston Museum of Science. For more information on activities and hours, click here.
Cost
: Free
Contact : Carole Costa at 974-2420 or carole.costa@slcgov.com.

Kid's Cafe

Provides dinner to youth from Glendale and the Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center program participants. Every weekday at 5 p.m. (4pm in July and August)
Cost : Free
Contact : 974-2420

Volunteer Program

The Sorenson Multi-cultural Center has many rewarding and diverse volunteer opportunities available for you to make a difference. Volunteers are an important component to the programs we offer to the community. If you are interested in participating as a volunteer at our center you must complete a confidential application (All volunteers who work with children are required to be fingerprinted.)                                                         Contact :  Sandy Garcia, Volunteer Coordinator at 974-2420 or sandy.garcia@slcgov.com

Special Events

We are seeking volunteers for the Halloween 2008 bash. The event will be on Thursday October 30, 2008  at  the Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center. Volunteers are needed to help set up, run carnival games and truck or treat starting from 4:00pm-7:30pm.
Contact :  Sandy Garcia, Volunteer Coordinator at 974-2420 or sandy.garcia@slcgov.com

 

IHC Neighborhood Clinic

The IHC Neighborhood Clinic provides health care to children and adults. Services include: treatment for minor illnesses and injuries; immunizations; and treatment for diabetes and asthma.
Cost : Fees are charged on a sliding scale; also accept CHIP, Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance.
Contact : 977-0502 for more information or to make an appointment

Steiner West Swimming Pool

Offers lap swimming, open plunge, diving, water aerobics for adults and senior citizens, swimming lessons, Water Safety Instruction (WSI), Lifeguard Training (LGT), and other water activities.
Cost : 3 years and under: Free; 4-12 years: $1.00, Adult: $2.00
Contact : 908-6231

 

Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center

855 West California Ave.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
801-974-2420