Spring | Summer Activities Guide 2015 Youth Activities Page 14Youth ActivitiesDuct Tape DynastyDuct tape fixes everything! It also makesindestructible items too! Come make wallets,purses, accessories and o<strong>the</strong>r fun Duct Tapecreations! Use your imagination and you mighthave <strong>the</strong> next million dollar idea!*Please bring one new roll <strong>of</strong> solid color ducttape to class on <strong>the</strong> first day.Date: July 6 – July 9Days: Monday – ThursdayTime: 1:00 pm – 2:45 pmLocation: North End Community CenterAges: 6 – 12Fee: $23; $18 with <strong>City</strong> resident CreditSuper Hero Obsession!Got a child that can’t get enough Super Heroes?BAM! Here we come to save <strong>the</strong> day! Your childwill marvel at <strong>the</strong> tasks at hand. Don’t let anyobstacles get in <strong>the</strong> way!Date: July 6 – July 9Days: Monday - ThursdayTime: 3:00 pm – 4:45 pmLocation: North End Community CenterAges: 6 – 12Fee: $23; $18 with <strong>City</strong> resident CreditBack to S-COOLSchool is Back, but that’s no Bummer! There’sstill fun in store this Summer! What’s in yourbag? Let’s take a look! It’s something fun like anombre glittered notebook!Date: July 20 – July 23Days: Monday - ThursdayTime: 1:00 pm – 2:45 pmLocation: North End Community CenterAges: 6 – 12Fee: $23; $18 with <strong>City</strong> resident CreditDoodlesDevelop new skills and talents while designingunique creations using a variety <strong>of</strong> wonderful toolsand materials. Each lesson introduces techniquesand artistic styles specializing in paint, sculpture,fabric, design and more. Children develop skillsand confidence, while having a blast!Date: July 20 – July 23Days: Monday - ThursdayTime: 3:00 pm – 4:45 pmLocation: North End Community CenterAges: 6 – 12Fee: $23; $18 with <strong>City</strong> resident CreditSummer Time Cool ZoneNothing to do this summer? Youth will play boardgames, make art projects, go swimming, shoot pool,play foosball, and much more.Dates: June 1 – July 31Days: Monday, Wednesday, and FridayTime: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmLocation: John Morris CottageAges: 5 – 13Fee: FREECamp AwesomeCamp AWESOME returns with FUN in store! Duringeach action packed session, campers will be keptbusy with wild and wacky games, arts and crafts projectsand learning fundamentals <strong>of</strong> sports too. Breakfast,lunch, and a daily snack will be provided through<strong>Yuma</strong> School District #1 Summer Food Program.Session I: June 8 – 18Session II: June 22 – July 9* No program June 29 – July 2Session III: July 13 – July 23Days: Monday – ThursdayTime: 7:30 am – 5:00 pmLocation: Gila Vista Jr. High SchoolAges: 6 – 13Fee: $140 per session – Includes T-Shirt*Please make sure to fill out <strong>the</strong> T-Shirt size form when registering.Monday - Thursday7:30 am - 5:00 pmGila Vista Junior High2245 S. <strong>Arizona</strong> AvenueKids ages 6 to 13Registration is limited andincludes a camp t-shirt!To register call373-5200 or go onlinewww.yumaaz.gov/parksandrecSession IJune 8 - June 18Session IIJune 22 - July 9No camp June 29 - July 2Session IIIJuly 13 - July 23
Adaptive RecreationThese activities are <strong>of</strong>fered and intended for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities,and <strong>the</strong>ir accompanying family or friends. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.No on-site registration will be accepted. Please keep in mind, anyone planning on attending <strong>the</strong>program or event is subject to <strong>the</strong> registration fee. This includes caregivers, chaperones, andfamily members.INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES<strong>Yuma</strong> Parks and Recreation welcomes individuals with disabilities into any programs and activities<strong>of</strong>fered in <strong>the</strong> Fall and Winter Activities Guide. In order to provide a successful experience,we invite you to call Marilyn Lammel at (928) 373-5243 or email Marilyn.Lammel@yumaaz.gov to discuss any reasonable accommodations needed at least two weeks before <strong>the</strong> class isscheduled to begin. If you need a sign language interpreter, we request at least 72 hours notice.Spring Fling PotluckSpring is in <strong>the</strong> air and we are ready to celebrate!At <strong>the</strong> park we will play games, color Eastereggs, and have an egg hunt and a picnic.Date: Wednesday, April 1Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmLocation: West Wetlands Park, Ramada # 34Ages: All ages, families and caregivers arewelcomeFee: FREEHand Build with ClayLearn how to manipulate clay into works <strong>of</strong> art.This class moves at a pace that is just right foreach individual. Feel <strong>the</strong> sensation <strong>of</strong> new textures,as we explore this challenging art medium.Date: May 6, 13, 20 & 27Day: WednesdayTime: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmLocation: North End Community CenterAges: 5 and upFee: $12Circle <strong>of</strong> FriendsNight on <strong>the</strong> TownJoin us for an evening <strong>of</strong> “Just for Fun” socializing.We’ll start <strong>the</strong> evening <strong>of</strong>f at Da Boyz tohave dinner, and <strong>the</strong>n walk to <strong>the</strong> Historic <strong>Yuma</strong>Theatre where we’ll watch a live performance <strong>of</strong>Infinite Imagination Youth Theater: “Mulan, Jr.”Wheelchair seating is available upon request.Date: Friday, July 24Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pmLocation: Begin and end in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Yuma</strong> ArtCenterAges: 16 and upFee: $10 per person (including Chaperones)Jewelry CraftsMake and decorate your own necklace!Date: Friday, August 21Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation: Clymer Recreation CenterAges: 14 and upFee: $2 per personSPLASH-TACULAR!Summer Swim Social and LunchC’mon and join in <strong>the</strong> fun at your own private pool party. The Valley Aquatic Center will be closed to <strong>the</strong>public, for a morning <strong>of</strong> swimming, meeting friends, music and lunch. This is a fun social and familyevent; as we welcome and invite area families with special needs children or adults to join in <strong>the</strong> fun.The leisure pool <strong>of</strong>fers a water slide, zero depth entry, play equipment, splash buckets, andinter-active splash pad. After swimming, head into <strong>the</strong> Aquarium Room for lunch.We will be serving up pizza, drinks, and a refreshing garden salad.Date: Saturday, June 27Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am (swim), 11:30 am – 12:15 pm (lunch)Location: Valley Aquatic CenterAges: Everyone is welcome; adults and/or caregivers must stay with children under 13Fee: $2 per person (including accompanying family and/or caregivers) Please pre-register.Parks and Recreation has partnered with Circle <strong>of</strong> Friends, a group <strong>of</strong> volunteer individuals that help promote activities,sports, and lasting friendships for people <strong>of</strong> all ages with disabilities. Circle <strong>of</strong> Friends meets every Wednesday from4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. If you would like to get involved with Circle <strong>of</strong> Friends or would like more information, please contactDiana Flermoen at (928) 314-0154 or Marilyn Lammel, Recreation Supervisor, at 373-5294.Page 15 Adaptive Recreation Spring | Summer Activities Guide 2015