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

T.O.T.S. Program
This program is under review and subject to change. Check back for the latest information. The T.O.T.S. (Teach Our Toddlers Skills) program includes educational, social, and recreational activities including playtime, arts and crafts, song, dance, and other age-appropriate activities. Sign up your child(ren) and give them an opportunity to learn to socialize and interact with others. This program is designed for toilet-trained preschoolers, ages 3-5.
Monday – Friday, Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Session Dates
Late Fall Session: October 19 – December 11, 2009
Registration (Lottery Sign-up): October 5– 9, 2009

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.

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.

Outdoor Adventure Camp (OAC)
Begins in the Fall
Please contact center for more information.

Cheerleading/Requettes/Dance Program
Girls ages 4 – 13
Practice: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Begins September 3
On-going Program

Folklorico
Girls and Boys ages 4 – 13
Monday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ongoing Program
Free
Dates: TBA

Junior High Volleyball
Desert Sonoran League
Ages 12 – 15
Practice begins August 18
Monday – Thursday, 3:15 p.m.
Games TBA

Flag Football
Ages 8 -12
Practice begins August 18
Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Games TBA

Start Smart Basketball
Ages 3 – 5
3-week program
Begins November 2 – 26
Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.

Elementary Basketball
Boys and Girls, Ages 9 – 12
Practice begins November 8
Tuesday – Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
Games TBA

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

Adult Programs

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

Low Impact Aerobics
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Fee: $25.00
6-week program
Date TBA

Open Weights/Fitness Equipment
See staff for days and times
Open during Office Hours
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

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
201 West Esperanza
Ajo, AZ 85321
Phone: (520) 387-8381

Adult Programs

Ceramic Beginners
Monday, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $3.00 per workshop plus supplies
Dates: TBA

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

Spanish Classes
Beginners, Intermediate and Advance
Date: Call center for date and time

Beginners Stain Glass
Thursday, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
6-8 week program
Fee: $22.00
Dates: TBA

Advance Stain Glass
Tuesday, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $22.00 per session
Dates: TBA

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