Clark County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of activities for all ages in the hot summer months. There is fun in the sun in County outdoor pools and water parks. All water parks and the Sunset Neighborhood Pool will be open Memorial Day weekend as well as June 2-3. All other facilities will be open daily beginning June 9. Information on locations, hours and fees can be found on the Web site and in the Class and Activity Guide.
Swim lessons and specialty programs are available at many Clark County pools. Lessons are available for children ages 6 months and older in parent/child, pre-school, beginning and advanced skill and age levels. Lessons for ages 14 and older also are available. Contact your neighborhood pool for addition lesson information.
The Aquatics Department also hosts special events throughout the season to curb boredom and promote activity. Those who visit all the Clark County aquatic facilities in the Las Vegas Valley can return their completed passport in exchange for an individual season swim pass for 2007. Call 455-8508 for passport information.
On June 4, Bingo by the Beachside entertains adults ages 50 and older and will feature light refreshments, prizes and water aerobics at the Whitney Neighborhood Pool from 9 to 11 a.m. The public is invited to an afternoon luau from noon to 5 p.m. June 21 at the Desert Breeze Water Park. Families can enjoy the Paradise, Parkdale and Walnut Water Parks from 5 to 8 p.m. or Desert Breeze Water Park from 6 to 8 p.m. June 29, July 27, Aug. 10 and 24 for family night. Regular admission fees apply for many events. For additional activities throughout the summer visit www.accessclarkcounty.com.
Most County centers offer Summer RecTrek, which gives children an active alternative when school is out. Mail-in and walk-in registration is currently underway for the camps, which operate on weekdays from June 11 through Aug. 24. Cost is $14 per day or $65 weekly. Online registration is not available for RecTrek, but parents can pay with a credit card at their local RecTrek site. Some programs fill up quickly so a call to the center is advised.
The 13 urban community and senior centers offer a wide range of classes in fitness, personal development, arts, sports and leisure activity categories, as well as special events and field trips. There are programs for all ages and interests, such as pre-school level Arts and Crafts, Tai Chi, computers and Spanish language classes. Some centers also offer fitness rooms and computer labs. Call 455-8200 for more information.