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Drexel Heights Community Center

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5220 S. San Joaquin Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85746
Phone: 883-4228
FAX: 883-4260

Staff
Darron Butler, Center Coordinator
Melissa Sanchez, Recreation Leader
Norma Nunez, Ashlei Elias-Wilson, Danielle Brown, Desiree Redondo, Frank Torres, Recreation Aides

Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Time changes due to special events will be posted.

Summer Recreation Program
Ages 5-12 (5 year olds must have completed kindergarten)
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 27 - August 8
Activities include group games, active games, arts and crafts, foosball, ping pong, air hockey, movies, swimming, sports, guest speakers, trips and special events. Program capacity is limited to 35 participants. All participants must be registered by a parent or legal guardian.
Parent orientation: May 15, 6 p.m.
Fee: free
Registration (Lottery): April 14 – 18, during business hours

Summer Open Recreation Program
Monday – Friday, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
May 27 - August 8
Fee: free

T.O.T.S. Program
Toddlers, ages 3-5. (toddler must be toilet-trained)
Activities include arts & crafts, games, story time, dance, music, socialization, outdoor activities and much more.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Early Fall Session: August 11 - October 3
Registration (Lottery): July 14-18 during business hours
Fee: free

After School Recreation Program
Ages: 5-12 years (5 year olds must be enrolled in kindergarten)
Activities include pool table, foosball, air hockey, ping-pong, board games, arts & crafts, sports, field trips, and special events.
Monday - Friday, after school until 6 p.m.
Fall session: August 11-December 20
Registration (Lottery): July 14-18 during business hours
After School Recreation Parent Meeting: August 5-6, 7:30 p.m.
TUSD provides transportation from White and Vesey Elementary Schools
Fee: Free

Youth/Teen Club
Youth, Ages 11-17
Meet 2nd Friday each month, 6-8 p.m.
Join in for fun, food and friendship. Activities include games, pool, foosball, air hockey, arts & crafts and sports. Dances, parties, trips, hikes, guest speakers, and special events will also be scheduled.
Fee: Free, except for some special events.

Fall Open Recreation Program
All ages
Monday - Friday, 4-6 p.m.
Activities include pool, foosball, air hockey, ping-pong, board games, arts and crafts, sports, and special events.
Fee: Free


Calendar

April
11 — Family: Astronomy Night, 7 p.m. (registration required)
14-18 — Summer Recreation: Lottery applications available
25 — ‘Tweens’: Activity Night, 6-8 p.m.

May
1-22 — After School Recreation
5 — T.O.T.S.: Cinco de Mayo celebration, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
9 — T.O.T.S.: End of session party, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
9 — Youth/Teens: Activity Night, 6-8 p.m.
15 — Summer Recreation: Parent Meeting, 6-7:30 p.m.
22 — After School: Last day of Program Party
26 — Center Closed - Memorial Day
27 — Summer Recreation: Program begins
27 — Open Recreation: Program begins, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

June
2 — Summer Recreation: Trip – Swimming, Manzanita Pool

July
4 — Center Closed - Independence Day
11 — Tweens: Activity Night at the Center, 6-8 p.m.
14-18 — T.O.T.S.: Lottery Registration
14-18 — After School: Lottery Registration
21-25 — Summer Recreation: Spirit Week (Including Pajama Day, Crazy Hair Day, and Talent Show)

August
6 — Summer Recreation: Swimming, Manzanita Pool
8 — Summer Recreation: Water Day with Swetland Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
8 — Teens: Activity Night at the Center, 6-8 p.m.
11 — T.O.T.S.: Program Begin
11 — After School: Program Begin

 


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