Summer Recreation Scheduled to Begin in Late May or Early June Depending on Each School District’s Schedule

Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation offers summer recreation programs at several of its community centers. The program will run from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holiday. at most locations, unless indicated differently on the community center page. The Summer session will begin in late May or early June depending on each School District’s schedule with lottery registration April 14 – 18, 2008. The program end date will vary with each school district’s start date in August.

The summer recreation program is for children ages 5-12. Five year olds must have completed kindergarten. Activities include summer reading program, group games, sports, arts & crafts, board and table games, special events, field trips, and more.

All participants must be registered in the program. Enrollment is limited. Registration for the Summer Recreation program will be by Lottery (computer random selection) except for those centers that are undersubscribed. Applications will be available at the centers the week of April 14-18. Applicants will be notified of their status the week following lottery registration.

The programs are free.

Community Centers’ After School Program Ends May 22, Will Resume Approximately August 11

Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation offers after school recreation programs at several of its community centers. The program will run from school dismissal until 6 p.m. at most locations unless indicated differently on the community center page. The fall session will begin approximately August 11, depending on individual school district’s start date, with lottery registration July 14-18 and will end December 19, 2008.

The after school program is for children ages 5-12. Five year olds must be enrolled in elementary school. Activities include homework help, reading program, group games, sports, arts & crafts, board and table games, special events, and more.

All participants must be registered in the program. Enrollment is limited. Registration for the winter/spring session will be by Lottery (computer random selection) except for those centers that are undersubscribed. Applications will be available at the centers the week of July 14 - 18. Applicants will be notified of their status the week following lottery registration.

The programs are free.

Sessions
Fall Session: August 11 – December 19, 2008 (dates approximate depending on individual school district)
Registration (Lottery sign-up): July 14 – 18, 2008

Lottery System

The Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department has determined that the best way to ensure a fair and equal system of registration for youth programs is with a lottery system. This includes the After School Recreation program, the Summer Recreation Program and the T.O.T.S. program. All program registrations will be selected by "lottery" (computerized random selection) unless the program is undersubscribed.

Lottery applications will be available at the centers for a designated one-week period during which parents or guardians may go to the center, complete the application and turn it in to the center coordinator. The lottery will be held the following week and applicants will be notified of their status.

For more information on the "lottery" system, please contact the center nearest you.