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City of Las Vegas July 2012
Recreation, Adaptive Recreation, Sports & Community Special Events
All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Centers will be closed July 4 for Independence Day. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle!
Swimming Pools Open Swim For Summer Season (all ages)
Monday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., June 11-Aug. 18, Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., 229-1532.
Monday-Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m., June 9-Aug. 18, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, 3; Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St.,
Monday-Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m., June 9-Aug. 18, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1, 3; Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St.,
229-6398.
Monday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and Monday-Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.; June 9-Aug. 26, Sept. 1-3; Carlos L.
Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 229-1756.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon to 6 p.m., open year-round;
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 229-6309.
Monday-Friday, 6-8 a.m. adult lap swim; noon to 4 p.m. all ages; 4-7 p.m. adult lap swim; 7-9 p.m. all
ages; Saturday-Sunday noon to 6 p.m. all ages; June 11-Sept. 3; Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion
Center Drive, 229-1488.
Garside Pool, 300 S. Torrey Pines Drive, will remain closed until summer 2014, when a new pool facility is expected to open at that location.
Daily fees: $1 for ages 4-17; $2 for ages 18-49; $1.50 for ages 50+; and free for ages 0-3.
All-summer pool passes (valid Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day): $40 individual, $60 for a family of up to 8 people, and $30 for an adult age 50+.
Each pool will offer private, semi-private and small group swimming lessons. Private lessons are $100, semi-private lessons (two-three students) are $50, and group lessons (four or more students) are $25, for six 45-minute lessons. Swim lesson sessions begin the week of June 11. Each pool also will offer novice competitive swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo teams for ages 7-17 for only $25 for the entire summer pool season. Registration for swimming lessons and team participation is open until full.
Specialty Summer Youth Camps (ages 6-15)
Camp hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, beginning June 11. There will be no camps July 4.
Cost: $115 per child for the week; $110 for each additional child in the family, for most camps.
Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Open registration begins April 19 at 8 a.m. by telephone and in person. Registration closes when the programs are full. Both locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. Children can look forward to a variety of themed specialty camps with age-appropriate activities under the supervision of trained staff. Both centers have a separate camp list with more details and registration codes. Mirabelli camps list; VMLSC camps list.
Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Open registration begins April 19 at 8 a.m. by telephone and in person. Registration closes when the programs are full. Both locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. Children can look forward to a variety of themed specialty camps with age-appropriate activities under the supervision of trained staff. Both centers have a separate camp list with more details and registration codes. Mirabelli camps list; VMLSC camps list.
- Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359. Ages 6-15. Camps end Aug. 17.
- Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100. Ages 6-14. Camps end Aug. 24.
Summer Youth Camps (ages 6-15)
Camp hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 11-Aug. 24. There will be no camps July 4.
Cost: $75 per child for the week; $70 for each additional child in the family.
Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Open registration begins April 19 at 8 a.m. by telephone and in person. Registration closes when the programs are full. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. Children can look forward to a variety of age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts, crafts and nutrition training, under the supervision of trained staff, at these locations:
Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Open registration begins April 19 at 8 a.m. by telephone and in person. Registration closes when the programs are full. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. Children can look forward to a variety of age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts, crafts and nutrition training, under the supervision of trained staff, at these locations:
- Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607. Ages 6-11 only.
- Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374. Ages 6-15.
- East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515. Ages 6-15.
- Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., (702) 229-2488. Ages 6-15.
Coed Youth Fall Flag Football Registration Opens (ages 6-14)
Registration July 2-Aug. 30, at city community centers listed below.
Play will be Saturdays, starting in September.
Play will be Saturdays, starting in September.
Cost: $75 per boy or girl, includes jersey, award and all practices and games.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Play at All-American Park and Veterans Memorial fields. A birth certificate is required to register.
Yankee Doodle at the Pool (all ages)
Tuesday, July 3, noon to 4 p.m. at four city pools; 2 to 6 p.m. at Doolittle Pool.
Cost: $1 for ages 4-17; $2 for ages 18-49; $1.50 for ages 50+; and free for ages 0-3.
Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., (702) 229-1532.
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, (702) 229-1755.
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, (702) 229-1755.
Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Participate in water games and activities in celebration of Independence Day.
Dive In Movie Night (all ages)
Friday, July 6, 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Take a dip in the pool, lounge on a raft or lounge in a deck chair while watching a movie on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided. Movie to be announced.
Junior Lifeguard Camp (ages 12-15)
Monday-Friday; July 9-13, Aug. 6-10.
Cost: $45 per week.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Participants will receive American Red Cross Adult CPR certification and learn essential pool lifesaving skills.
Ward 5 Summer Splash at Doolittle Pool (all ages)
Saturday, July 14, 2 to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Another Hot Tropical Night (all ages)
Saturday, July 14, 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Enjoy dancing, swimming, games and a DJ playing music at this annual tropical adventure!
Free Michael Jackson Experience Tournament (ages 7-14)
Friday, July 20, 5 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Register in advance. Players will compete by age divisions. Winners in each division are awarded a special prize.
Free Ward 6 Movie in the Park
Friday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, at Deer Springs Way.
Join Ward 6 Councilman Steve Ross to enjoy the PG-rated “Dolphin Tale” family film in the park amphitheatre. To be more comfortable, bring your blankets or low folding chairs.
Friday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, at Deer Springs Way.
Join Ward 6 Councilman Steve Ross to enjoy the PG-rated “Dolphin Tale” family film in the park amphitheatre. To be more comfortable, bring your blankets or low folding chairs.
Dash & Splash
Saturday, July 21, 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $15 preregistration; $20 event day.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Get your exercise with a 1.5-mile run through Veterans Memorial Park followed by a 300-meter swim in the pool. No age limit, but participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully.
Ward 3 Summer Splash Pool Party (all ages)
Saturday, July 21, noon to 2 p.m.
Free admission.
Ward 3 Summer Splash Pool Party (all ages)
Saturday, July 21, noon to 2 p.m.
Free admission.
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 229-1756.
Enjoy complimentary pool entry and free refreshments while supplies last.
Free Spirit Splash Night (all novice team participants)
Wednesday, July 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., (702) 229-1532.
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, (702) 229-1755.
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, (702) 229-1755.
Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
All participants in the city’s recreational competitive water polo, synchronized swimming, diving and swim teams will enjoy a night of fun and motivation as they wrap up their summer team participation.
Adaptive Recreation
Wheelchair Basketball Practice (high school-adult)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fremont Middle School, 1100 E. Saint Louis Ave.
Call (702) 229-4796 for additional information.
Quad Rugby Practice (high school-adult)
Fridays, 5:50 to 7:30 p.m.
Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Rd., (702) 229-6563.
Call (702) 229-4796 for additional information.
New A.G.E. (ages 22+ with developmental disabilities)
Monday-Friday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., June 11-Aug. 17. Closed July 4 and staff development days.
Cost: $21 for 1-3 days; $28 for 4 days; $35 for 5 days each week.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-5177.
Call or e-mail jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov for registration packet and more information. The program offers a variety of activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence.
Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Program (ages 7-22 with disabilities)
Monday-Friday, June 11-Aug. 17, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no camp July 4.
Cost: $75 per child for the week, $70 for each additional child in the family.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Participants will enjoy a new recreation experience every week, community outings, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming, movies, friends, and all around fun. Contact Andrea Anzalone at 229-4903 or 229-6358 to register.
Project D.I.R.T. Fishing Clinic (ages 22+ with developmental disabilities)
Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Cost: $2 per person.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, (702) 229-8100.
Call (702) 229-4796 for registration and information.
Project D.I.R.T. Overnight Tent Camp (ages 22+ with developmental disabilities)
Saturday-Sunday, July 28-29, 11 a.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday. Advance registration required.
Cost: $30 per person.
Mt. Charleston
Enjoy tent camping at Mt. Charleston. Call (702) 229-4796 for registration and information. Cost includes meals and tent. Bring your own sleeping bag.