Youth Activities

We are now accepting registration for Tennis Camp!  A flyer with info is attached.

Who:  Grades 2- 5
9 am - 10:30 am
Grades 6 -8
6 pm - 7:30 pm
When:  Monday - Thursday
Dates:  July 8 -18
Fee:  $40 per person
Location:  Taft Union High School Tennis Courts
Instructor:  Kim McClanahan

A limited number of racquets will be available to borrow for class.  It is recommended that students provide their own racquet if possible. Tennis balls will be provided.

Click here for a digital flyer about this program!

Join us for a summer soccer camp.

Who: Ages 6 - 16
When:
July 22 -25
Monday - Thursday
Time: Check in 8:45 am
Starts: 9 am
Ends: 10:30 am
Where: A St Park

Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 11

Click here for a digital flyer!

Calling all athletes, join us for our Elite Speed & Strength Program. We will be focusing on speed, strength, coordination and balance. Learn proper body mechanics to enhance sprinting speed. Improve agility and quickness in all directions. This can help prevent sports injuries.

Who: Ages 8-12
Check in: 9:45 am
Class: 10 - 11:15 am
Ages 13 - 18
Check in: 11:15
Class: 11:30 - 12:45 pm
When:
July 8 - 17
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Where: Recreation Center AERA Gymnasium

Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 7

Click here for a digital flyer!

This fun program will keep kids busy with crafts, games, sports and other fun activities. Kids ages 6 and older are invited to drop-in for some summer entertainment with us in the Recreation Center Party Room & Gymnasium.

**Kids must have completed a year of Kindergarten
(NOT TK) to attend the program without parent or guardian.

 
Who:  Ages 6+
When:  June 10 – July 25
Days:  Monday – Thursday
Time:  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Place:  Recreation Center
Fee:  $2 per person, per day

Come learn with us this summer! We are offering three sessions and each session runs for two weeks. Registration is open for all sessions so get your child's spot now!

Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Students Thriving Academically Are Rewarded

How were your 4th quarter grades? Did you know that students in grades 6-12 (2018/2019 school year) are eligible receive a free or discounted Summer Recreation Center membership? Check out our STAAR Scholarship and Membership!

Memberships are valid from June 7 - August 18, 2019. Membership pricing is based off of the GPA listed on the students fourth quarter report card.

GPA 3.0-3.49:  $40
GPA 3.5-3.99:  $30
GPA 4.0+: FREE

Applicant Process:  A completed STAAR Summer Scholarship Application must be turned in along with original fourth quarter report card (we will make a copy) to the Recreation Center at the time of registration.

Click here for the STAAR Summer Scholarship Application.

When the sun goes down the party gets started! All ages are welcome. Join us for a night of entertainment with music, black lights, glow sticks, games and flavored ice!
Ages 10 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

When: Friday, June 28
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
(swim passes/coupons not valid)

West Side Recreation & Park District is partnering with R.M. Pyles Boys Camp to send some of our local boys to camp this summer!

Pyles Boys Camp is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged or less fortunate boys ages 12-14 by providing a wilderness camp experience and helping young men build self-confidence and leadership skills.

While they are at camp the boys will participate in archery, climbing, crafts, sports and a 5-day hiking experience.

Ultimate Spartan is a combination of running and weight lifting that will put your mind and body to the test. Workouts will consist of 5-8 weight exercises in addition to running intervals. Do you have what it takes to be a Spartan?

Who: Ages 14+
When: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time:  6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fee:  $35 per person per month or $8 for drop-ins
Location:  Recreation Center Aera Gymnasium

Click here for a digital flyer about this program!

Instructed by Personal Trainer, Jose Barrera, HIIT Extreme is a total body, heart pumping, aerobic and strength conditioning workout. This interval-training based class combines full-body strength training with high-intensity cardio bursts designed to tone your body, improve your endurance and clear your mind.

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Ages: 14 +
Times:  5:30 - 6:00 p.m. *or* 6:05-6:35 p.m.
Where: Recreation Center Aera Gymnasium
Fee: $35 per person per month or $8 for drop-ins

Click here for a digital flyer about this program!