Ajo Community Center

290 5th Street
Ajo, AZ 85321
520-387-6641
Fax: 520-387-6758

Staff
Robert Vaughn, Park Manager
Ana Lopez, Center Coordinator
Lucila Malvido, Recreation Leader

Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(Center hours maybe extended for some classes or special events)

Sports Programs

Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC)

KAPP: Kids And Parent Playtime
This 8 week program is for children ages 3-5 years who are toilet trained and their parent/s.  A variety of activities are offered which may include arts and crafts, music, story time, nutrition education, early learning skills, socialization, sports skills, active games, and much more.  Parent must accompany the child and remain on premises during the entire program.  Additional parent programming may be available.  Please contact the community center for more information.  Registration is by lottery.
Monday – Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Winter Session: January 9 – March 2, 2012
Registration (by lottery): December 12-16 during business hours

Open Game Room
Monday – Thursday, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Youth Programs
Note: Activities are held at the Ajo Community Center unless otherwise indicated.

Folklorico
Ongoing, ages 4-12
Monday, 6:00 p.m.

Saguaro Girl Scouts
Daisies/Brownies: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Juniors/Cadets: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Cheerleading/Requettes/Dance Program
Girls ages 4-13
Practice: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
On-going Program

Desert Sonoran Conference - Softball and Pony League Baseball
Ages 10-13
7 Week Program
Begins: TBA

Youth Basketball
Ages 9-12
Monday - Thursday, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Games TBA

Peewee Basketball
Ages 5-8
Monday - Thursday, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Games TBA

Teen Program
Ages 13-17
Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Activities include pool, Foosball, games, movie nights
Free

Teen Cooking Classes
Ages 13-17
Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
2 week program
Begins: December 5-14

Adult Programs

Senior Exercise
Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-Noon
On-going program

Low Impact Aerobics
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Fee: $25.00
6-week program
Begins: November 7 - December 29, 2011

Open Weights/Fitness Equipment
Tuesday and Thursday, open until 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $1:00 per visit or $20.00 for 24 entry pass

Senior Nutrition Program
Phone: 520-387-5040
Site Director: Marina Padres
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch served at noon
Funds for this program are generated through Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) from the Older Americans Act.

Public Meetings

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Lecture Series
TBA

Senior Nutrition Site Council: Second Tuesday, each month, 11:30 a.m.

Western Pima County Community Council:
General Meeting: First Thursday each month, 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting: Last Thursday each month, 7:00 p.m.
Ajo Fine Arts Council: Third Wednesday each month, 3:00 p.m.

Ajo Classroom Annex
421 West Esperanza
Ajo, AZ 85321
Phone: (520) 387-8381

Adult Programs

Ceramics Open Workshop
Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Friday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $3.00 per workshop plus supplies
Ongoing

Beginner's Stain Glass
Tuesday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $22.00 per session
Dates: November 15 - December 27, 2011

Advance Stain Glass
Thursday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $21.00 per session
Dates: November 17, 2011

Mosaic Stepping Stone
Beginners Workshops
Thursday and Saturday
Call center for time and fee.