June 27, 2008
Contact: Richard Symchak - 837-8032
Parks and Recreation Department Calendar – July 2008
OF SPECIAL NOTE:
The Fall 2008 Program Guide & Class Catalog will be published Monday, July 21. Issues will
be available for free pick up at all Parks and Recreation facilities and select retail outlets. It will be available for viewing on-line Friday, July 18 at www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec. Contact: 837-8032.
Beat the summer heat! Municipal pools are open for the summer! All sites offer daily recreational and family swim times; many feature adult swim. Call 791-4245.
Continuing until July 10 - 6-10 p.m. - Free
Open Gym Jam 2008 at Sunnyside High School and Amphi Middle School (Pueblo High School ends July 3) for the summer, Monday-Thursday – ages 8-18. Jam to the sounds of the Top 40; registration on-site. Contact: Sports Office at 791-4870.
Continuing until July 25 - Times vary - Free City resident/$25 non-resident
2008 In-Betweener’s Club for ages 11-14 includes life skills, social interaction, educational enhancements, field trips and cooking. Held at El Pueblo, Cherry Avenue, Quincie Douglas and Fred Archer Centers and Apollo Middle School. Contact: Southwest District at 791-5909.
Continuing until July 25 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - Costs vary by session
2008 Camp Randolph, 200 S. Alvernon Way (791-4560), continues its Monday-Friday summer leisure class camps for ages 5-12. Second session ends July 3 and final session runs July 7-25 in two age groups (5-10 and 11-12). Includes sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and games. Five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten. Participants at both need to bring lunch, snacks, swimsuit and water bottle. Contact: Registration 791-4877.
Continuing until July 25 - Hours vary - $75 for a.m. or p.m. sessions
2008 Summer KIDCO for ages 5-12 at recreation center sites and various school locations. Program runs nine weeks and features separate a.m. and p.m. sessions at all centers and some
schools, each requiring a $75 registration fee. For sites offering both: morning sessions run 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; afternoon sessions run 12:30-6 p.m. Some school sites offer only a.m. or p.m.
sessions; Nash school ends July 11 and Cragin school ends July 18. Contact: Registration 791-4877.
Continuing until July 30 - 7 p.m.- Mondays/Wednesdays - $5 per race, age 15+
The 2008 Summer Aquathlon Series, featuring swim and run races for youth and adults runs for the summer. Evens held at Randolph Pool, 200 S. Alvernon, an the David Bell Multi-use Path around the Randolph Golf Complex. Championship race set for July 30. Upcoming race dates are: June 2, 4, 11, 16, 18, 25 and 30; July 2, 7, 16, 21 and 23. Contact: 791-5352.
Continuing until Aug. 4 - Times vary - $96 City resident/$119 non-resident
Tucson Parks and Recreation offers two sessions in three skill levels of 2008 Gymnastics Camp for ages 6-12 at the Randolph Center. Includes floor exercise, balance beam and bars. Contact: 791-4877.
Continuing until Aug. 8 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - Costs vary by session
2008 Camp Udall, 7200 E. Tanque Verde (791-4931), continues its Monday-Friday summer leisure class camp for ages 5-12. Sessions offered in two age groups (5-10 and 11-12). Second session ends July 3; third session runs July 7-25; final session runs July 28-Aug. 8. Includes sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and games. Five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten. Participants at both need to bring lunch, snacks, swimsuit and water bottle. Contact: Registration 791-4877.
Continuing until Aug. 31 - 7:30-9 a.m.
Members of the Tucson Zoological society can enjoy the Reid Park Zoo early on
Saturdays and Sundays. Regular opening time is 9 a.m. Contact: 791-4022.
Continuing through August - Fridays and Saturdays
2008 Late Night Hoops play for ages 13-15 and 16-19 continues at Clements, El Pueblo, Randolph and Udall Centers. Contact: 791-4870.
Continuing until Oct. 2 - 6-8 p.m.
Special Olympics Swim Team at the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center, 3455 E. Zoo Court – offered Tuesday and Thursday. Contact: 791-5643.
July 1 - $191
Fall 2008 men’s basketball league information available at the Sports Office. Contact: 791-4870.
July 1 – No Therapeutics social dance at Armory Senior Center this month.
July 1 - 11 a.m.
The Randolph Center Summer Camp hosts an Intergenerational Pancake Breakfast for the Golden Age Senior Club #1. Contact: 791-4560.
July 1 - $102
Sand Volleyball information available at the Sports Office, 200 S. Alvernon Way.
Contact: 791-4870.
July 1 and 3, 8 and 10, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, 29 and 31 - 9 a.m.-noon - Free
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday in July. Free to Senior Club members. Contact: 791-5787.
July 1, 8 and 15 - 6:30 p.m. - Adults: $3/children: $2
2008 All-Comers Track and Field Tuesdays continue for the summer. Includes long jump, softball throw, shot put, high jump and various dashes/runs. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 12:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers a Tuesday drop-in computer class through July. Space is limited. Contact: 791-5787.
July 2-25
East District summer KIDCO sites will host performances by the Physics Factory. Contact: 791-5934, Ext. 108.
July 3 - 1-3 p.m. - Free
The Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, sponsors a Red, White and Blue Party. Contact: 791-4121.
July 3 - 8:30-11:30 a.m.
The Summer KIDCO program at Northwest Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave., hosts the 3rd Annual 3K Walk. Contact: 791-3247.
July 3 - 5-7 p.m. - Free
Pascua Center, 785 W. Sahuaro, hosts Children Celebrating the Fourth. Contact: 791-4609.
July 3-4 - All day
Sentinel Peak Park (“A” Mountain) vehicle access restricted for annual fireworks show – re-opens noon on July 5. Contact: 791-5909.
July 3, 10 and 17 - 6:30 p.m. - Adults: $3/children: $2
2008 Road Races continue on Thursdays for the summer. Includes 1-mile predict, 2K and 5K. Locations vary. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7 - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. - Free
The Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, presents a Poetry Class. Contact: 791-4121.
July 4 - City of Tucson holiday
Parks and Recreation Administration, district offices, recreation centers and pools closed. Tucson City Golf and Reid Park Zoo will remain open.
July 4 - 6 a.m. - Adults: $20 – Youth under 15: $15
It’s the 15th Annual Tour for Tucson’s Children. Events include: 27-mile challenge, 6.5-mile Family Ride, 3-mile Run/Walk and free ½-mile Kids’ Ride. Start and finish at the Tucson Convention Center. Proceeds benefit the Tucson Children Program Fund. You can register on the day of the event or call 791-4969 for more information.
July 4 - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave., hosts a Fourth of July Celebration in the park. Contact: 791-4865.
July 7 - $2 per day per child
Schoolzout Camp registration begins at these Southwest District Centers: Archer Center (791-4353), 1665 S. La Cholla; Cherry Avenue, 5085 S Cherry Ave. (791-4497); El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W. Irvington (791-5155); Ormsby Center (791-4788), 899 W. 24th St.; and Quincie Douglas, 1575 E. 36th St. (791-2507).
July 7-25 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - Costs vary by session
Final session of 2008 Camp Randolph, 200 S. Alvernon Way (791-4560), Monday-Friday summer leisure class camp for ages 5-12. Includes sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and games. Five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten. Participants at both need to bring lunch, snacks, swimsuit and water bottle. Contact: Registration 791-4877.
July 7-25 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - Costs vary by session
Third session of 2008 Camp Udall, 7200 E. Tanque Verde (791-4931), Monday-Friday summer leisure class camp for ages 5-12. Includes sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and games. Five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten. Participants at both need to bring lunch, snacks, swimsuit and water bottle. Contact: Registration 791-4877.
July 7-Aug. 8
Fall 2008 team registration for men’s fast- and slowpitch; women and coed slowpitch. Contact: 791-4870.
July 8 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. - Free
The Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, presents a Christmas in July Ballroom Dance. Contact: 791-4121.
July 8 and 10, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, 29 and 31 - 9 a.m.-noon - Free
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday in July. Free to Senior Club members. Contact: 791-5787.
July 8 and 15 - 6:30 p.m. - Adults: $3/children: $2
2008 All-Comers Track and Field Tuesdays continue for the summer. Includes long jump, softball throw, shot put, high jump and various dashes/runs. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
July 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 12:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers a Tuesday drop-in computer class through July. Space is limited. Contact: 791-5787.
July 9 - 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Southwest District presents its annual Summer Sizzle event at the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Includes performances by participants from various Parks and Recreation programs – KIDCO, Summer Spectacular and In-Betweener’s Teen Club. Followed by lunch and water activities at the Kennedy Park Fiesta Area. Contact: 791-5909.
July 9 - 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. - $5
Udall Center Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, offers a Day Trip and Picnic to Mt. Lemmon. Contact: 791-421.
July 10
Summer Open Gym program ends. Contact: 791-4870.
July 10 and 17 - 6:30 p.m. - Adults: $3/children: $2
2008 Road Races continue on Thursdays for the summer. Includes 1-mile predict, 2K and 5K. Locations vary. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
July 10, 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7 - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. - Free
The Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, presents a Poetry Class. Contact: 791-4121.
July 11
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts a Super Set Series #4 (Junior). Contact: 791-4896.
July 12 - 9:30 a.m. - Free
It’s the annual Synchronized Swim League Show at Amphi Pool, 125 W. Yavapai. Contact: 791-4245.
July 12
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts Adult Satellite (Doubles). Contact: 791-4896.
July 12 - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - $1.50 per table
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave., presents a Swap Meet. Contact: 791-4865.
July 12 - 6-11 p.m.
It’s Argentine Tango at the Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave. Contact: 791-4865.
July 14 - $2 per day per child
Schoolzout Camp registration begins at El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W. Irvington. Contact: 791-5155.
July 14-25
Final session of children’s 2008 summer swim lessons. Contact: 791-4245.
July 15 - 6:30 p.m. - Adults: $3/children: $2
2008 All-Comers Track and Field Tuesdays end for the summer. Includes long jump, softball throw, shot put, high jump and various dashes/runs. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
July 15-16 - 7 p.m.
The El Rio Center Theatre Project will hold auditions for Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at the Randolph Recreation Center auditorium, 200 S. Alvernon. Participants need to bring a two-minute monologue or be prepared to cold read from the script. Contact: 791-4196.
July 15 and 17, 22 and 24, 29 and 31 - 9 a.m.-noon - Free
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday in July. Free to Senior Club members. Contact: 791-5787.
July 15, 22 and 29 - 12:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers a Tuesday drop-in computer class through July. Space is limited. Contact: 791-5787.
July 17 - 6:30 p.m. - Adults: $3/children: $2
2008 Road Races end on Thursdays for the summer. Includes 1-mile predict, 2K and 5K. Locations vary. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
July 17 - 2-4 p.m. - Free
The Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, offers a presentation of the movie “Bucket List.” Snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact: 791-4121.
July 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7 - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. - Free
The Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, presents a Poetry Class. Contact: 791-4121.
July 18
Fall 2008 Program Guide & Class Catalog available for viewing on-line at www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec. Contact: 837-8032.
July 18
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts an Adult Super Set #6. Contact: 791-4896.
July 18-19
It’s the Competitive Swim League’s annual City Swim Championship at Amphi Pool, 125 W. Yavapai. Contact: 791-4245
July 21
Publication date for the Fall 2008 Program Guide & Class Catalog, containing complete information on activities, programs and leisure classes. Free copies available at any Parks and Recreation facility or view it on-line beginning Friday, July 18 at www.tucsonaz.gov/parksandrec. Contact: 837-8032,
July 22 and 24, 29 and 31 - 9 a.m.-noon - Free
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday in July. Free to Senior Club members. Contact: 791-5787.
July 22 and 29 - 12:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers a Tuesday drop-in computer class through July. Space is limited. Contact: 791-5787.
July 23
Winter Flag Football information available at the Sports Office. Contact: 791-4870.
July 24, 31 and Aug. 7 - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. - Free
The Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, presents a Poetry Class. Contact: 791-4121.
July 25
Randolph Tennis Center, 50 S. Alvernon, hosts a Super Set Series #5. Contact: 791-4896.
July 25
Summer KIDCO recreation programs end Citywide, including school sites in the East District. Contact: 791-4873.
July 25 - Sunset-9:30 p.m. - Free
Pascua Center, 785 W. Sahuaro, hosts Family Movie Night. Contact: 791-4609.
July 26 - 6-11 p.m.
Armory Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave., presents a Swing Dance. Contact: 791-4865.
July 28 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - $2
It’s Nintendo Wii Bowling for seniors from the Clements Center at the Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Contact: 791-4121.
July 28-Aug. 1 - 8-10 a.m. - $29 resident/$36 non-resident
2008 Soccer Camp for ages 7-12. Features game situations and competitive aspects. Contact: 791-4877.
July 28-Aug. 1 - 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - $2 per day per child
It’s a Schoolzout Camp at Santa Rosa Center, 1080 S. 10th Ave. Features arts and crafts, games and more. Contact: 791-4589.
July 28-Aug. 7
Marty Birdman Center, 2536 N. Castro, closes for annual cleaning. Contact: 791-5950.
July 28-Aug. 8 - $2 per day per child
Schoolzout Camp runs at El Pueblo, Ormsby, Quincie Douglas and Archer Centers. Contact: 791-5909.
July 28-Aug. 8 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2 per day per child
Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th St., offers Summer Camp for ages 5-12. Space is limited. Contact: 791-4969.
July 28-Aug. 8 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - Free
El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington-Bldg. 9, presents an In-Betweener’s Schoolzout Camp for ages 11-14. Features arts/crafts, games and sports. Register at front desk. Contact: 791-5155.
July 28-Aug. 8 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - $2 per day per child
Club Clements Schoolzout Camp, 8155 E. Poinciana, gets underway for ages 5-12. Space in limited. Contact: 791-5787.
July 28-Aug. 8 - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. - Costs vary by session
Final session of 2008 Camp Udall, 7200 E. Tanque Verde (791-4931), Monday-Friday summer leisure class camp for ages 5-12. Includes sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and games. Five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten. Participants at both need to bring lunch, snacks, swimsuit and water bottle. Contact: Registration 791-4877.
July 28-Aug. 15
Team registration for fall 2008 sand volleyball – men’s women’s and coed. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
July 28-Aug. 20
Team registration for fall 2008 men’s basketball. Contact the Sports Office at 791-4870.
July 29 - 12:30 p.m. - Free to Senior Club members
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers its final July Tuesday drop-in computer class. Space is limited. Contact: 791-5787.
July 29 and 31 - 9 a.m.-noon - Free
Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana, offers its final July Pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday. Free to Senior Club members. Contact: 791-5787.
July 31 and Aug. 7 - 9 a.m.-11 a.m. - Free
The Udall Senior Addition, 7200 E. Tanque Verde, presents a Poetry Class. Contact: 791-4121.