Parks & Recreation Guide FALL 2013 (pdf) - City of Downey

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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTMEREDITH H. PERKINSSKATE PARK(562) 803-040212334 Bellflower Blvd.SUMMER HoursMonday-Friday 8:00am - 10:00pmSaturday – Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pmHelmets, knee and elbow pads are required at all times. Enjoythe park and please follow all rules and regulations for skatepark usage. For additional information, please call the Parks &Recreation Department at (562) 904-7238INDEPENDENCE PARKTENNIS CENTERTennis Reservations will be taken Monday through Friday 5:00pmto 8:00pm (no phone reservations). Reservations are $5 per hour.The courts are available seven days a week on a first-come,first-serve basis unless otherwise specified for the Classes,Tournaments or the Downey Tennis Club. The tennis courts areclosed for cleaning on Friday mornings. Lights are turned offautomatically at 10:00pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00pmon Saturday and Sunday.For more information about the Downey Tennis Club, pleasevisit their website for contact information and calendar of eventswww.downeytennisclub.comNational JuniorTennis Association ClasS6 weeksDo you like tennis? Want to learn how to play? Registrationfor first time players is conducted at the Parks and RecreationDepartment, 7850 Quill Drive, starting Wednesday, June 4, 2014.For more information on this program call (562) 904-7238.Fee: $10Ages Dates Day Time8-17yrs June 24 - July 31 T & TH 1:30 - 3:30pmTo register for these events a school ID is required. No planners,report cards, progress reports or other documentation will beaccepted. Teen waivers must be competed and on file for theevent. Waivers can be found at www.downeyca.org or in person atthe Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center at 7810 Quill Dr.For more information about Teen Programs and Special Events,please call the Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center at562-904-7223 or visit www.downeyca.orgTEEN CHALLENGE at KIDS DAYMay, 10 • 1:00 pmLocation: Apollo Park12544 Rives AveFREE • Middle and High School StudentsTeams of 4 will compete against the clock through eight obstaclesto win cash prizes! Register the day of the event by 12:30pm atthe volunteer booth located near the carnival area. Challenge willbegin promptly at 1pm. Please call 562-904-7223 for additionalinformation.SUMMER TIME NIGHTSPool Party Fun!Cost: $5/personLocation: Downey Aquatic CenterDowney High School, 11040 Brookshire Ave.Join us for a night of fun just for teens! Special activities includingDJ Beatdrop, a dance floor, table top games and open swim areavailable on the pool deck. Snack bar items will be on sale. Properswim attire is required to swim. No cotton shirts or shorts allowedin pool.Please note: Participant pick up will be in front of the pool.Participants will be released at 9:00pm on the dot. Early release willrequire a parent to sign them out at the pool cashier window.MIDDLE SCHOOL Entering Grades 6th-8thFriday, July 11 • 7:00-9:00pmPlease note, Middle school students will need to be picked up by anadult from the pool gate. Students will not be released without an adult.12Photo by: Julio CervantesHIGH SCHOOL Entering Grades 9th -12thFriday, August 8 • 7:00-9:00pmBEAT THE HEAT: Teen Beach DayThursday, July 31 • 9:00am - 4:00pmCost: $10Ages: Students entering 8th-10th gradesCome with us to Huntington Beach to enjoy some fun. Downeylifeguards will be on site to provide additional supervision whilein the water. Participants must bring a sack lunch or money topurchase lunch at one of the beach cafes. Please note, participantsmust stay with the group and may not walk off on their own.Drop off and pick up for the excursion will at the Barbara J. RileyCommunity and Senior Center at 7810 Quill Dr. and will be bussedto Huntington Beach.
REGISTRATION FORSUMMERCAMPSDay camp Registration will begin Tue, May27 from 8:30am-5:30pm. Registrations willbe accepted at the Parks and RecreationDepartment or the Barbara J. Riley Communityand Senior Center. Registration will be takenon a first-come, first-serve basis.Proof of camper’s age for all camps must be shown at the timeof registration. Children may not be dropped off at a camp sitewithout payment in full for the current camp week.Please note: After payments have been made, the City of Downeywill refund 30% of registration fees for cost of processing for anycancellation. Refunds will not be issued after the first day of camphas begun. All fees are to be paid in full before drop off at any campsite on the first day of camp. No camp payments will be taken atany of our campsites.Note: Structured Day Camp runs from 9:30am-3:30pm. ExtendedAM/PM drop off is from 7:00-9:30am and 3:30pm-6:00pm. AllCampers are paid for AM/PM drop off. No additional fees arerequired. Late pick up fees will be billed to account if picked uplater than 6pm, $10 for every 15 minutes late.*Please note, excursions and weekly themes are subject to change.Location subject to change due to I-5 freeway expansion project.Date of construction could begin as early as Summer 2014.SPORTS & FITNESS CAMP9, One Week SessionsThis summer day camp program offers children an opportunityto learn sports and fitness skills each week to get them activewhile having fun. Parents benefit knowing their children are in asafe, well-supervised environment that provides challenges andadventure to the children. Price includes supervision, materials,craft supplies, mini trips, and a weekly bus excursion. Campersmust bring a sack lunch each day. Campers may be registered foras many of the 9, one-week sessions as they like. NO CAMP JULY 4*Location:Furman Park, 10419 Rives Ave.Fee: $125 per session, per child RESIDENT$129 per session, per child NON-RESIDENTAge Day Time10-14 yrs Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pmWeek Dates sport Skill Excursion1 June 23-27 Baseball Santa Monica PierPacific Park2 June 30- July 4 Baseball Nickel NickelNO CAMP JULY 43 July 7-11 Bowling Medieval Times4 July 14-18 Basketball Orange County Fair5 July 21-25 Basketball Huntington Beach6 July 28-Aug 1 Football Long Beach Aquarium7 Aug 4-8 Volleyball Knott’s Berry Farm8 Aug 11-15 Tennis Raging Waters9 Aug 18-22 Fitness Laser QuestWILDERNESSCAMP9, One Week SessionsThis day camp program headquartered at Wilderness Park offerschildren an opportunity to make new friends, try new activities,and stay active. Campers may be registered for as many ofthe 9 one-week sessions as they like. Parents benefit knowingtheir children are in a safe, well-supervised environment thatprovides challenges and adventure to the children. Price includessupervision, materials, craft supplies, mini trips, and a weekly busexcursion. Campers must bring a sack lunch each day.* Location: Wilderness Park, 10999 Little Lake Rd.Fee: $125 per session, per child RESIDENT$129 per session, per child NON-RESIDENTAge Day Time6-10 yrs Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pmWeek DatesPlanned Excursion1 June 23-27 Camelot Golfland2 June 30-July 4 Nickel NickelNo camp July 43 July 7-11 Medieval Times4 July 14-18 Orange County Fair5 July 21-25 Huntington Beach6 July 28-Aug 1 Long Beach Aquarium7 Aug 4-8 Knott’s Berry Farm8 Aug 11-15 SPLASH! Water Park9 Aug 18-22 Laser QuestPERFORMINGARTS CAMP8, One Week SessionsTHIS YEAR’S PRODUCTION: Beauty and The Beast Jr.This day camp is a fun and educational camp geared toward childreninterested in the theatrical arts. Campers will have the opportunityto learn and participate in all of the best areas of theatre includingacting, playwriting, scenery and props, costumes and makeup.Campers will participate in a final “Hollywood Production” week 8of camp at the Downey Civic Theatre.* Location: Golden Park, 8840 Golden Ave.Fee: $135 per session, per child RESIDENT$139 per session, per child NON-RESIDENTAge Day Time8-14 yrs Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pmWeek DatesPlanned Excursion1 June 23-27 Santa Monica Pier Pacific Park2 June 30-July 4 Universal City Walk & MovieWEEK OF AUDITIONS No camp July 43 July 7-11 Medieval Times4 July 14-18 Orange County Fair5 July 21-25 Hunting Beach6 July 28-Aug 1 Laser Quest7 Aug 4-8 Knott’s Berry Farm8 Aug 11-15 SPLASH! Water ParkNo new campers will be registered for week 8 that have notparticipated in at least one of the first 6 weeks of camp.Visit us online at www.downeyca.orgGENERAL SUMMER DAY INFORMATIONCAMPS00 13
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