Summer Youth Program Flier and Information Link
Summer Youth Program Flier and Information Link
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
This year's free Summer Youth Program begins June 7th with the opening of gymnasiums and will finish up on July 16th. Gyms are staffed with Directors and Assistants five days a week to offer leadership and assistance in play activities and instructional classes. School gymnasiums are modified to a "Community Center" setting with table games, tournaments, arts and crafts, and special activities. All children ages 6-16 are welcome to attend for free. Parents must register their children on site the first day of attendance. Parent's permission is required for participation in the Summer Youth Program. The program begins at 9 am and ends at 3 pm. Children must be picked up prior to closing. Program sites will be closed on July 5th in observance of Independence Day.
Please be sure your child is dressed properly with gym shoes each day for playing inside school gyms and outdoors. The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department staff are not permitted to administer medications to your child. Please be sure medication doses have been taken prior to arrival each day. Registration for the Summer Youth Program begins at the Community Centers on June 1st. All other sites will open for registration
on June 7th.
Program Gym Locations
Burt-Cobb Community Center, Crow Community Center, and Kleeman Community Center are Summer Youth Program sites as well as Barksdale, Burt, Glenellen, Hazelwood, Liberty, Minglewood, Northeast, St. Bethlehem, and Byrns Darden Elementary Schools. The Housing Authority at Summit Heights and Caldwell Lane have also provided sites for the Summer Youth Program. Caldwell Lane will be open Monday-Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. All other sites are open 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday.
Free Swim Program
Free Swim Fridays are offered to each participant in the Summer Youth Program. Each site will be designated a pool where they can swim from 9 am to 11 am each Friday morning. There is no charge for this activity. Details will be available at each site. Requires parent’s permission. Transportation to the pool is provided from the gym sites. Parents may also pick up and drop off their children at the pool.
Summer Playhouse
The Roxy Regional Theatre will offer a six-week theatre workshop June 7-July 15. Actors will learn about the theatre and participate in a special performance on July 15th from 1-3 p.m. The program is offered to ages 10-16. Classes are Monday- Thursday from 1pm to 3pm at the Roxy Theatre (100 Franklin Street, 645-7699).
Registration will require a $30 fee which can be paid at the Parks and Recreation office beginning the week of May 24 from 2pm to 4pm. You may register anytime after June 7, but the fee remains the same.
On-site Instructional Classes
Instructional classes in gymnastics and karate will also be offered for FREE! Registration must be completed at each Summer Youth Program site and requires parent’s permission to participate.
Archery
Archery class will be offered June 21-June 25 from 9:00am to 11:00am for ages 10-16 at Billy Dunlop Park.
The cost will be $10 per person for the entire week. Register at the Parks and Recreation Main Office from 2p to 4pm beginning May 24.
Tennis Lessons
A six-week tennis instruction session will begin on Monday, June 7th at Swan Lake Tennis Complex. Classes will be offered on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday depending on child’s age.
Pre-registration and parent’s permission are required. Register at Swan Lake Tennis Complex on June 1st from 9am to 11am. This instructional class is offered for FREE. Classes for ages 6 to 10 will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 11 to 16.
Free Lunch Program
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department participates in the USDA Summer Lunch Program. All youth registered at the Summer Youth Program sites will be offered a free lunch (including milk and/or juice) each day of the program.
First Tee Program
The First Tee of Clarksville offers programs that focus on developing life skills using the game of golf as its vehicle. Participants must be between 8-17 years old to participate. This is a two- month long program beginning in June and ending in July. Registration for Par, Eagle, Birdie levels will begin May 1st from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday and 9am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday at Iron Workers Practice Club. Player level registration will begin May 1 from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday at Mason Rudolph Golf Course. Cost for the program is $40 per level. Call 931-362-4353 for details.
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