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Summer Youth Activites

Registration begins April16 for Mesa residents and April 23 for non-residents.

There will be no programs July 4.

My First Camp-New
Ages: Preschoolers 3-4 years of age.
Cost: $25/$30 per one-week session. Fee assistance available. Time: Monday through Thursday, 9:30am-12:00pm. Dates: June 4 through July 16. Sites: Emerson, Zaharis and Bush
A variety of activities designed to keep your child's interes and expose him/her to new recreation activities. Programming includes music, tumbling crafts and group games. Participants should bring a non-perishable snack.
Children must be able to toilet themselves, no pull-ups.

Summer Adventure Program
Ages:    Children entering 1st-7th grade of 2012-13 school year.
Sites:    Rhodes Junior High and Franklin South Elementary
Cost:    $100 per one-week session, no fee assistance available.
Time:    Monday through Friday, 7:00am -6:00pm.                                                                   Dates: Weekly starting May 29 through July 20.
This all-day summer program offers a variety of recreational and educational opportunities
including games, crafts, guest speakers, special events, weekly field trips, movie and more.
Participants will swim daily at a pool walking distance away. Kids will be broken into
appropriate age groups. Participants need to bring their own lunch and two snacks daily.

Boredom Busters Program
Ages:    Children entering 1st-6th grade of 2011-12 school year.
Sites:    Bush, Zaharis, Boulder Creek, Johnson and Rhodes
Cost:    $50/$60 per 2-week session, fee assistance available.
Time:    1:00-5:30pm                                                                                                                    Dates:   First session, May 29-June 7. Second session, June 11-June 21. Third session, June 25-July 5. Fourth session, July 9-July 19
A Monday through Thursday program where registrants will participate in activities that include
crafts, games, PE skills, guest speakers, movies, theme events and swimming once a week. Program may be outside for a determined length of time. Children must function in a 1:20 ration and be in a large group setting for an extended length of time. Participants should bring a non-perishable snack.

Fit Kids Kamp sponsored with Cardon Children's Medical Center
Ages:    9 to 12 years.
Site:      Emerson Elementary, Franklin Northeast
Cost:    $35/$42 for a six-week program, Monday through Thursday.
Time:    1:00-5:30pm.                                                                                                                    Dates:   June 4 through July 12.
This summer fitness program is devoted to educating youth about the importance of healthy living. Participants will learn about nutrition and physical fitness through special speakers, recreational activities and field trips. Parents of participants are required to attend 3 meetings to educate the falily on healthy lifestyles. Required first parent meeting May 30 , 5:30 at Cardon Children's Medical Center. Medical Release Form

Teen Leadership Training
TheTeen Leadership Training TLT program trains teens with hands on training for future employment by having them help out at our various summer camp. This program partners with Mesa Public Schools Service Learning Program where students may use program hours for the service learning program. Participants must be entering 8th-12th grade for the 2012-13 school year. Please call 480-644-4345 for more information. Participants must register with payment of $35/$42 and complete TLT Intereset Application to participate in program. Participant will be notified by Parks staff upon selection. TLT Interest Application

ALL SPORTS
Site:    MacArthur Elementary
Cost:    $50/$60 per 2-week session, fee assistance available.
Time:    1:00-5:30pm                                                                                                                    Dates:   First session, May 29-through June 7. Second session, June 11-June 21. Third session, June 25-July 5. Fourth session, July 9-July 19.
A Monday through Thursday program where registrants will participate in sport activities through individual and team games.

REC 'N CREW-New for tweens
Site:     Meet at Shepherd Junior High for drop off and pick up.
Cost:    $40/$42 for weekly field trip.
Time:    9:30am-5:30pm                                                                                                                    Dates:   June 8-Phoenix Zoo and Polar Ice

June 15-Arizona Science Center and Swim at Shepherd

June 22-Skateland and TBD

June 29-Big Surf all day

July 13-Laser Quest and Rock Wall Gym

July 20-TBD
Crew members will travel around visiting a variety of recreation hot spots designed for youth entering 7th-9th grades. Lunch included.

Information on Site Locations

Volunteer (TLT ) Registration