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MEDIA CONTACT : MARGARET KURTZ | 702-229-6993 | 702-249-1828
City Of Las Vegas June 2018 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation
Sports And Community Special Events
Discover The Fun!
All activities are subject to
change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the
current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasparksandrec.com or for more information call
702-229-PLAY. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to
build your healthy lifestyle!
Self-Guided Tour of Floyd Lamb Park (ages 6-99)
Available
daily during park hours.
Cost:
Free, just ask for self-guided map at the Gate House.
Floyd
Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
The custom
map of the park contains pictures with numerically ordered points of interests.
On the back are facts and activities that involve the park. Call 702-229-8100
for more information.
Gardening with Garden Farms (ages 6-adult)
Mondays, 9
to 10 a.m., April-June.
Free class
with $6 park entrance fee; military or veteran with valid ID are free.
Floyd
Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
Instructional
gardening class led by the highly knowledgeable Garden Farms staff.
Participants will be growing edible annuals and perennials, with special
attention given to the seed-to-harvest cycle, maintenance, preparation,
prevention, and troubleshooting. Call 702-229-8100 for more information.
Walking Wednesdays (ages 6-99)
Every Wednesday at 9 a.m., April-June.
Cost:
Free walk participation; $6 park entrance fee is separate.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs Ranch House, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
Meet at
the Foreman’s Ranch House at 9 a.m. every Wednesday April-June for walk around
the park. Bring water; wear sunscreen, a hat and your walking shoes. Call
702-229-8100 for more information.
Kids
Summer Camp and Teen Adventure Camp
All locations will offer kids camp, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday-Friday*, excluding holidays. Teen Adventure Camp days may vary. Prices
vary by location and age group. A one-time, non-refundable $20 transportation
fee will be charged for each kids camp participant. Registration is open until
full. Mirabelli and Veterans Memorial will offer themed camps each week. For
more information, call 702-229-PLAY (7529). Camps end Aug. 10. Go online
and click on “Camps” for more details.
- Adaptive
Recreation Summer Camp, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-4903; ages 7-22 with
disabilities; $100/week per child.
- Cimarron
Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 702-229-1607; ages 6-15; $115/week
ages 5-11; $150/week ages 12-15 for Tuesday-Thursday Teen Adventure Camp.
- Doolittle
Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 702-229-6374; ages 6-15; $75/week.
- East
Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515; ages 6-15;
$75/week/child.
- Mirabelli
Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702-229-6359; ages 4-15; $200/week ages
12-15; $80/week ages 4-5, 8 a.m.-noon or noon-4 p.m.; $150-$200/week ages 6-11.
- Stupak
Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488; kids camp ages 6-11,
$40/week, hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.* Stupak location only; teen camp ages 12-15,
$75/week, hours 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Veterans
Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100;
ages 6-15; $150/week ages 6-11, $200/week teens.
Yoga
in the Park (ages
18-99)
Saturday, June 2,
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $10/person; $6
park entrance fee is separate.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs
Foreman’s House, 9200 Tule Springs Road.
Yoga class designed
to promote breathing and flexibility in an outdoor environment that is
conducive to our active community. Please bring your own equipment.
Planting
with Ms. Plant (ages
6-99)
First and third
Saturday, June 2 and 16, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 for the
month (two classes) per person; $6 park entrance fee is separate.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs,
9200 Tule Springs Road.
An instructor-led
workshop with monthly themes where you learn basic planting /gardening
skills. June theme: Growing Fruits at
Home. Call 702-229-8100 for more information.
Ward 4
Summer Splash 2018
Saturday, June 2, noon to 2 p.m.
Free and open to all ages.
Durango Hills Community Center YMCA Pool, 3521 N. Durango Drive.
Free swimming, DJ and games. Free refreshments and prizes provided while
supplies last. Call 702-229-2524 for more information.
Ward
2 Movie in the Park
Saturday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. Movie
starts at dusk.
Free and open to the public.
Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive
Bring the family and join
Councilman Steve Seroka to enjoy the movie “Wonder” under the stars, as well as
free popcorn and water while supplies last. Food trucks will offer refreshments
for sale. Lawn seating; bring low chairs and blankets to be more comfortable.
Call 702-229-2144 for more information.
Junior Lifeguard Camp (ages 11-14)
Monday-Friday,
June 4-8 or June 18-22; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $150 per
youth/week
Pavilion Center
Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1488.
There will be six sessions offered throughout the summer.
Upon successful completion of the camp, participants will earn a Junior Lifeguard certification, and learn essential pool life-saving skills. This fun camp is a great
environment for kids that may want to become a lifeguard. Participants
must bring with them each day to camp a swim suit, towel, and change of clothes, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Advance
registration required at http://recreation.lasvegasnevada.gov/; use code
#162403-01 for June
4-June 8; and code # 162403-02 for
June 18-June 22.
Ward 6
Movie in the Park
(all ages)
Friday, June 8; 7 p.m. Movie starts at
dusk.
Free and open to the public.
Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive at Deer Springs Way.
Bring the family to enjoy the live-action film "Wonder." Free popcorn
and water while supplies last. Food trucks will have refreshments available for
purchase. Lawn seating; bring blankets and low chairs to be more comfortable.
Call 702-229-5463 for more information.
Mondays with Michele
Monday, June 11, noon to 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Ward 6 Satellite Office in the
Centennial Hills Community Center/YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Meet with Ward 6
Councilwoman Michele Fiore to discuss issues of interest to you, Ward 6 and the
city of Las Vegas. No appointment needed. Call 702-229-5463 for more
information.
Dive-In Movie
Night! (all ages)
Friday, June 15, 7:30
p.m. doors open; 8 p.m. movie begins.
Cost: $4 per person.
Pavilion Center Pool,
101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1488.
Take a dip in the
pool, lounge on a raft or in a deck chair while watching the animated movie
“Despicable Me 3” on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided
for a small cost. All pool rules apply.
Dash and Splash
Saturday, June 16,
7:30 a.m. check-in; 8 a.m. race begins.
Fee: $15 per person
per day.
Pavilion Center Pool,
101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1488.
Want some major
action and exercise this summer? Event will begin with a 1.5-mile run
from Pavilion Center Pool, winding through Veterans Memorial Park. Race will
conclude with a 300-meter swim in the pool. There is no age limit, but
participants must be able to swim 100 meters successfully. Minimum of 10
participants needed for this event. Advance registration required; use
registration code # 161408-01 at https://recreation.lasvegasnevada.gov.
Batteries
Included Wet & Wild Circuit Event
Saturday, June 16, 12 to 7 p.m.
Free and open to youth ages 13-18.
Wet & Wild, 7055 S. Ft. Apache Road
Sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Batteries Included
program. Youth will enjoy an afternoon at Wet & Wild.
Advance reservation is required; call 702-229-4075 for reservation and
information.
Dear Ol’
Dad’s Day (all ages)
Sunday,
June 17, noon to 5 p.m.
Cost:
Free admission for Dads when accompanied by child; daily rates apply to rest of
family.
Municipal
Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6309.
Garside Pool, 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive, 702-229-6393.
Pavilion Center Pool,
101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1488.
Carlos L. Martinez
& Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave
Road.
Pi Kappa Phi Journey of Hope Welcome &
Activities
Monday, June 18, noon.
Free and open to the public.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N.
Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100. Pi
Kappa Phi Journey of Hope Riders southern route team will arrive in Las Vegas for a welcome and
friendship visit at Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center en route to
Washington, D.C. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman will welcome the group. Team members will have lunch and
participate in a wheelchair basketball demonstration with local athletes from
the Las Vegas Yuccas team. Journey of Hope
is a cross-country bicycle trek beginning in Los Angeles and traveling to
Washington, D.C. They travel the county raising awareness for people with
disabilities. The group will also be participating in events with the
Adaptive Recreation Adult programs as well as the youth camp during their
visit.
15th Annual Las Vegas Senior Idol Showcase (all
ages)
Thursday,
June 21, 3 p.m.
Tickets:
$5.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush
St.
This showcase features entertainment by
amateur and professional performers ages 50 and older who sing, dance, play
musical instruments and perform comedy. Tickets sell out every year for the
single performance. Tickets are priced at $5 and go on sale Monday, April 30,
at all city of Las Vegas senior centers. Call 702-229-6454 for tickets and information.
Ward 3 Movie in the Park (all ages)
Saturday, June 23; movie starts at dusk.
Free and open to the public.
Gary Reese Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road.
Bring the family to enjoy the PG-rated animated film "Despicable Me
3," along with raffle prizes, popcorn and water while supplies last. Bring
blankets and low chairs to be more comfortable. See the flier. Call 702-229-6405 for more
information.
Mondays with Michele
Monday, June 25, noon to 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Ward 6 Satellite Office in the
Centennial Hills Community Center/YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Meet with Ward 6
Councilwoman Michele Fiore to discuss issues of interest to you, Ward 6 and the
city of Las Vegas. No appointment needed. Call 702-229-5463 for more
information.
Batteries Included Movie in the Park
Friday, June 29, 7:30 p.m.
Free and open to youth ages 13-18.
Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin
Lakes Drive
Youth and their families will enjoy a popular PG-13 rated
movie, still to be announced. Bring blankets or low chairs to be more
comfortable on the lawn. For more information, visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/batteriesincluded or call 702-229-4075.
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