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Spring / Summer 2019
Mark your
CALENDARS
4/13 - Tunes & Tacos Festival
4/13 - Fairy Party
4/18 - Arbor Day Celebration
4/20 - ArtBeat 12
4/28 - Family Fun Golf Tournament
5/4- 5/5 - Cinco De Mayo Co-Rec Softball Tournament
5/5 - FootGolf Day @ Desert Hills Par 3
5/10 - Summer Kickoff Kickball Tournament
5/18 - Family Fish Fiesta
5/24 - Men’s 12” Softball Home Run Contest
5/25 - Valley Aquatic Center Opening Day!
5/25 -5/26 - Denny Donnelly Memorial Softball Tournament
5/25 - 5/27 - Men’s City Championship @ Desert Hills Golf Course
6/1 - Come Out and Play Day
6/1 - Movie in the Park “Angels in the Outfield” @ Cibola Athletic Field
6/1 - Children’s Museum of Yuma County Opens @ Yuma Art Center
6/21 - Washoes and Cornhole Tournament @ Yuma Civic Center
6/22 - Night at the Museum Sleepover @ Yuma Art Center
7/4 - 4th of July All American BBQ & Fireworks Spectacular
7/13 - Night at the Museum Sleepover @ Yuma Art Center
7/19 - Adaptive Recreation’s “Night on the Town”
7/20 - Late Night Spike Night Sand Volleyball Tournament
7/20 - City of Yuma Back to School Rodeo
7/26 - 7/27 - Paul Riley Late Night Men’s 12” Softball Tournament
8/24 - Seventh Annual Woof Splash
8/24 - Wedding,Quinceañera,and Party Expo
9/15 - Fiestas Patrias
9/21 - Battle of the Bands
A Message from the Mayor
Welcome to your City of Yuma Parks and
Recreation Activities Guide for the Spring and
Summer of 2019. As the Mayor of Yuma, I hope
you are active in your quality of health through
participation and become engaged in the Yuma
community by partaking in activities, programs
and events of your choosing. Whether it be a
creative arts class or a soccer league that you
and your family members choose to join—there is
something for every Yuman in this guide. As you
flip through its pages, I encourage you to invite
a friend or someone new to partake with you.
The more we can come together to enjoy the
beautiful city in which we live, the better we can make our home for all. Table of
The Parks and Recreation Department is a gem within the City of Yuma, Contents
and one that has a long history of service in the Yuma community. As Message from the Mayor and
Mayor, I am committed to creating a City with opportunities for every Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
resident and a high quality of life. The programs and facilities available
within this guide are part of a vision to encourage positive youth support, Meet the Leadership Team . . . . . 4
and to promote building strong friendships, skills and passions.
Registration Information . . . . . . . 5
Douglas J. Nicholls City of Yuma News Briefs . . . . . 6
City of Yuma Mayor
Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A Message from the Director Arts & Culture Activities . . . . . . . .12
On behalf of the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation . . . . . . . . . .15
Department, I am pleased to present our 2019
Spring and Summer Activities Guide. As always, Tiny Tot Activities . . . . . . .16
we strive to offer programs and services for our
community that can meet their recreational needs Youth Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
and enrich their leisure time. As you peruse through
these 44 pages packed with things to do in Yuma, I Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 21
hope that you will find something that interests you,
your friends, and your family as we have worked Teen & Tween Activities . . . . . 24
hard to provide something for all ages.
Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . 25
Youth and adult sports programs, tournaments, clinics, instructional
classes, aquatic activities, outdoor education opportunities, golfing Adult Activities . . . . . . . . . 27
experiences, amazing arts and cultural programs, special events, and
information on our expansive park and trail systems, you’ll find it all here in Adult Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
these pages.
Aquatic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Whether you sign up for one of the many classes offered, dive into the
pools, kayak the Colorado River, take in a show at the Historic Yuma
Golf Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Theatre, or just stroll through the park, I hope you’ll find something that
you’ll enjoy in this 2019 edition of our Spring and Summer Activities Guide. Parks, Facilities &
As always, we look forward to serving you and all of your recreational Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
needs.
Sponsor Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Finally, I want to end by expressing my sincere appreciation and thanks to
the people who work hard behind the scenes to make what we do as a
department possible, the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Staff!
Thank you,
Debbie Wendt
Director Parks and Recreation
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Meet the Leadership Team City Leadership
Yuma City Council Yuma Parks & Recreation Director
Douglas J. Nicholls, Mayor Debbie Wendt
Gary Knight, Deputy Mayor
Edward C. Thomas, Councilmember Yuma Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Jacob Miller, Councilmember Damon Chango
Leslie McClendon, Councilmember
Michael Shelton, Councilmember Yuma Art Center & Historic Yuma Theatre
Karen Watts, Councilmember Lindsay Benacka, Arts & Culture Program Manager
Gene Garcia, Technical Production Supervisor
Ana Lazo-Padilla, Marketing Specialist
Corinna Currier, Events Specialist
Ana P. Padilla, Program Coordinator
Catherine Rone, Gift Shop & Gallery Coordinator
City Administrator Marvin Sevilla, Event Operations Specialist
Greg Wilkinson Lillian Morrill, Event Operations Specialist
Desert Hills Golf Courses
Drew Smith, Golf Operations Manager
Richard Walton, Instructor of Golf
Ronnie Ridgers, Assistant Golf Shop Manager
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Dustin Hutcherson, Golf Course Superintendent
Deputy City Administrator
Jay Simonton
Parks Maintenance
Joel Hubbard, Parks Manager
Jason Jarrett, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Espy Matlock, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Ron Ramirez, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Recreation
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission Joe Cox, Recreation Superintendent
Christopher Bedinger, Chairperson Adam Christensen, Supervisor
William “Bill” Mowczko Oscar Chavez, Supervisor
Judy Phillips, Vice Chairperson Marilyn Lammel, Supervisor
Mighel Sosa AJ Mosqueda, Supervisor
John Stratton Kervina Landry, Recreation Coordinator
Virgil Tapispisan Nathan Zack, Recreation Coordinator
John Jackson, III Pam Zack, Recreation Coordinator
Ken Conway, Recreation Coordinator
Yuma Civic Center
Esther Markle, Civic Center Manager
Jose Baro, Operations Supervisor
Kathy Nolan, Events Specialist
Cutter Chamberlain, Marketing Specialist
Public Affairs
Dave Nash
Lucy Valencia Administration
Ana Henderson Jasmin Rodriguez, Administrative Supervisor
Aaron Morales, Marketing Specialist
Tewana Cervantes, Grant Writer
Registration Information
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OUR MISSION: SIX EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
Enriching lives through quality programs, experienc-
es, and facilities that preserve the past, provide for Registration forms are available in the Parks and
the present, plan for the future, and promote the Recreation Office and on the City of Yuma website:
spirit of fun. yumaaz.gov/parksandrec.
This Spring and Summer, Yuma Parks and Recre- Online registration at yumaaz.gov/parksandrec
ation is offering a variety of opportunities for all (Some programs are not available for online regis-
tration.) Please verify your online profile information
ages through recreational programming, classes, when registering.
and activities, while striving to provide excellent
customer satisfaction at every level. Walk-In registration is available from 7:00 am to
Registration Information
6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 7:00 am to
PROGRAM REGISTRATION: 5:00 pm every other Friday at Yuma City Hall, One
Program priority registration will be held beginning City Plaza. (City Hall is closed on alternate Fridays.)
Monday, March 18, 2019 for City of Yuma residents
and Monday, March 25, 2019 for all other resi- Registration may also be taken at the Yuma
dents, and will continue throughout the Spring and Readiness and Community Center, as well as
Summer season. On-line registration will begin on at the North End Community Center.
Monday, March 25, 2019 for programs not requiring
a birth certificate/registration form. Some programs Fax-In registration forms 24 hours a day to
are limited to the number of participants and will (877)782-2584, then pay over the phone using
close when a program fills. If a class or program MasterCard, Discover, Visa, or American Express.
you are interested in is full, please ask to be put on
a “wait list”. Wait lists will be used should vacan- Mail-In registration to Yuma Parks and Recreation,
cies occur or class expansion is feasible. Various One City Plaza, Yuma, Arizona, 85364.
program fees are discounted for qualifying City of
Yuma residents. For the purpose of registration, a Phone-In registration using MasterCard, Visa,
Yuma resident is defined as any person living within Discover, or American Express. Our phone line is
the corporate limits of the City of Yuma. (928) 373-5200. This option is not available when a
registration form is required. **Walk-in registration
will have priority, and you may be placed on hold
CHILDREN’S AGE REQUIREMENTS: or asked to have your call returned based on the
Age requirements are established to safely facili- volume of customers waiting in line at the time.
tate age appropriate classes. Children must be the
appropriate age by the first day of class or date After Hours drop off registration is available by
specified in order to register – no exceptions. using the slot at the front of Yuma City Hall, One
City Plaza.
Don’t have time to stand in line? Register online!
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CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING
We encourage registrants to consider their sched- beyond our control. A minimum of 8 participants is
ule carefully prior to registering for any program or required for programs and classes.
class offered. A refund, less $5 of the fee, may be
requested prior to the start of the program. Fees, dates, and times are subject to change.
No refunds for swim lessons. Transfers for swim We reserve the right to photograph facilities, activ-
lessons will be considered if requested at least two ities, and program participants for potential future
weeks prior to start date. After the program starts, use in advertising. All photos will remain the proper-
refunds will not be considered. No cash refunds ty of the City of Yuma.
will be issued. Refunds will be processed within 10
business days. Some programs will not be held on City recognized
holidays. In addition, there are dates that programs
We reserve the right to cancel classes/programs will not be scheduled due to other special events.
due to insufficient registration or other causes
Contact Us
Parks & Recreation Yuma Civic Center Desert Hills Golf Course Yuma Art Center
One City Plaza 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive 1245 Desert Hills Drive 254 S. Main Street
Yuma, AZ 85364 Yuma, AZ 85365 Yuma, AZ 85365 Yuma, AZ 85364
928-373-5200 928-373-5040 928-373-5220 928-373-5202
parksandrec@yumaaz.gov ycc@yumaaz.gov dhgc@yumaaz.gov arts@yumaaz.gov
@YumaParksandRec @YumaCivicCenter @DesertHillsGolfCourse @YumaArtCenter
www.yumaaz.gov/parksandrec
Page 6 City of Yuma News Briefs
Serve On a Board or Commission Cover Those Loads!
In November 2018, the
Getting the “voice of the public” into deci-
Yuma City Council passed
sion-making is very important to the City of
an ordinance that requires vehicles operating
Yuma, and this is a role filled by volunteer mem-
within the city limits to keep all loads they carry
bers of various boards and commissions within
properly secured to keep them from dislodging
the City. If you have an interest in serving your
(and possibly interfering,) damaging, or injuring
community, consider applying for a position on
others on or near roadways.
one of our boards or commissions.
City of Yuma News Briefs
The City Code (211-07(C)) prohibits, excluding
Any person who lives within Yuma’s city limits
implements of husbandry, the operation of a
may serve on a board or commission. Several
motor vehicle or trailer carrying a load of scrap,
boards of a more technical nature require one
debris, landscape trimmings, dirt gravel, rocks,
or more members to have specific technical
recyclable material, or any type of waste prod-
expertise.
uct or trash within the City limits unless the ve-
When an opening occurs due to resignation or hicle load is covered to prevent the load from
term expiration, City Council appoints an indi- falling, dropping, shifting, leaking, or otherwise
vidual from the list of applications on file in the escaping.
Office of the Mayor and Council. The individual
The 60-day grace period for enforcement of this
is selected based on education, work expe-
ordinance expired in late February. From this
rience and civic involvement as listed on the
point forward, any person or corporation cited
application. Formal appointment occurs at a
and convicted of violating this provision of City
regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Code shall pay a civil penalty of $100 plus any
In order to be considered for a board or com- other penalty assessment authorized by law for
mission, file a Boards and Commissions applica- a first violation in a 12-month period. A convic-
tion with the City Clerk’s Office on the first floor tion of this violation within 12 months shall pay
of City Hall. a civil penalty of $250 plus any other penalty
assessment authorized by law.
City Office Elections to be Held This Year
Help us keep Yuma clean and safe by keeping
The City of Yuma will hold those loads well secured, and encouraging
elections later this year for your co-workers, friends, family members and
three seats on the Yuma City business associates to do the same.
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Council and one for judge on
the City’s Municipal Court. Seek Accurate ‘Smart City’ Info
Candidate nomination pack- Despite some clear and accurate
ets become available when local news reporting of the City’s
Spring arrives from the office of the City Clerk, planned partnership with a Silicon
located on the first floor of Yuma City Hall, One Valley firm to be a hot-weather test city for
City Plaza (3rd Street between 1st Avenue and a system that could offer vast public safety
Madison Avenue). enhancements and offer 21st Century wireless
The candidate manual includes information communications opportunities, the City contin-
regarding qualifications for office, the number ues to see and hear comments in public and in
of valid signatures required, financial disclosure various online media that are either inaccurate
statements and political action committees. or purposefully attempt to misinform.
City of Yuma elections are nonpartisan; no affil- While preparations continue for the exciting
iations to political parties are disclosed. Council potential of this system to Yuma, it’s important
candidates are not bound to specific geo- to remember several important points. First, the
graphic areas; seats are held at large. company, anyCOMM, is investing millions of
dollars in the community to test and operate
Nomination papers typically must be filed by a their system citywide, not the City itself. In fact, it
specific deadline in late May. More information was the potential for additional cost savings to
is available at www.yumaaz.gov/elections or the City in the form of the ability to fade street-
by contacting the City Clerk’s Office on the first light intensity in and out as daylight and twilight
floor of City Hall. require that attracted the City to this project.
Seek Accurate ‘Smart City’ Info Cont. Ways to receive City of Yuma information
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Next, the cameras that would be mounted on You’re busy – we get that. It’s not always con-
streetlights are not “spy” cameras. They cannot venient to watch full-length Council meetings
and will not be monitored by the City. In fact, on City 73 TV or check in regularly with the
one of a series of triggering events approved by City’s website to see what’s new. That’s why
the City Council with feedback from a citizen the City of Yuma provides other ways to stay in
oversight committee would have to take place touch, including:
and be properly reported and documented • Facebook, “City of Yuma
before pictures or any kind of data from specific Government”. We use this to
City of Yuma News Briefs
individual nodes near the incident could even share general news, to invite
be accessed. That data would then become you to upcoming events, to
police evidence and follow procedures and the give you peeks behind the
chain of custody for such evidence. people in the City organi-
The City invites inquiries from residents who are zation, to alert you to job postings, and to
seriously interested in understanding this project. share live video of awards, ribbon cuttings,
Contact City Administration via our website or groundbreakings, City-held events and in-
by phone at 928-373-5021 to make an appoint- frastructure projects. Additionally, follow sev-
ment. eral of our departments individually: Yuma
Police Department, Yuma Fire Department,
Pay Your Bill Online and Yuma Parks and Recreation.
You can avoid standing in lines • Twitter, “@cityofyuma”. We
at City Hall or save yourself a trip use this to provide break-
to the post office by paying your ing news, timely reminders,
city services bill online. Conve- events listings, job postings,
nience is at your fingertips when and to correct the record, if
you sign up for “myUMA” (“my necessary, concerning public
Utilities Management Account”). With myUMA conversations about the City.
you can: Additionally, follow several of our depart-
ments individually: @yumapolice1,
• Access your myUMA website account.
@yumafiredept, @YumaArtCenter, and
• Create a personal profile to eliminate the @yumaciviccenter.
need of having to remember specific utility
• Instagram, “cityofyumaaz”. We
information to access your account.
use this to share photographs
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• Automatically enroll into paperless bills (you from City events, activities, fa-
can opt back in for paper bills). cilities and meetings.
• Consolidate multiple utility accounts (un- • Live radio, “City News Thurs-
der one convenient login) into one master day,” 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Thursdays on KCYK,
account. AM1400. We discuss City news and key
• Quickly log into your account. events, list Parks and Recreation events and
activities, visit with City staff members and
• View balances and payment history of sin- community leaders, and give you a chance
gle or multiple accounts. to call in and ask questions directly with the
• View monthly statements for single or multi- City Administrator.
ple accounts. • Email. We send City of Yuma
• Receive statement reminders via email. news releases to opt-in sub-
scribers at the same time we
• Set up multiple payment accounts (Business send them to local news media
checking, personal checking, and credit via email. To sign up, send an
card) all under one login. email stating so to
• Set up recurring payments. communications@yumaaz.gov.
• Securely store payment information for a • Website, www.yumaaz.gov. Your official
quicker, easier process during subsequent source for news and statements from the
payments. City of Yuma.
• And of course, pay your utility bill online by
check or credit card.
Page 8 Special Events
Fairy Party
Enjoy this “Enchanted” evening! Put on your
fairy wings and explore the lands of Fairyville.
City of Yuma Tunes & Tacos Festival The night will be filled with glitter and joy, train
rides, balloon twisting, a wishing well and lots
The AWARD WINNING Tunes & Tacos two-day of imagination. Frolic up and down the hills,
festival features our Salsa Queen competition listen to a story with the Fairy Godmother, visit
with people’s choice tastings, local chefs com- with a mermaid, play games, walk the run-
peting for the title of Yuma’s Taco King, amaz- way, create fairy crafts and more. Be sure
ing live entertainment and competitive eating to get your special parting gift from the Fairy
contests. Plus our $5 KidsZones which includes Godmother.
face painting, inflatables, all day unlimited
carnival rides and more! Patrons are invited to Date: Saturday, April 13
browse our local business and craft vendors, Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
enjoy mouthwatering tacos and fair style food Location: Colorado River State Historic Park
Special Events
from dozens of food vendors, and cool down (Formerly the Quarter Master Depot)
with a refreshing beverage at our Cerveza *Fairyville can be entered via the bridge off
Gardens! 2nd Ave.*
Ages: 0 – 12, accompanied by an adult
Visit our website at tunesandtacos.com for up- Fee: Pre–Registration $20 Pre-Registration
dates and this year’s concert line-up! Admission Deadline is Wednesday, April 10, 5:00 pm
this year is just $1.00 per person! Onsite Registration $30 (Space permitting
Date: Friday, April 12 Event Limited toInvite
200you
participants)
to join us at
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Yuma Civic Center Main Hall
Ages: All ages welcome
Art
Admission: $1 per person
Yuma Art
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 11:00 amCenter
– 11:00 pm
Families Reading Together
Location: Desert
254 South MainSun
St. Stadium The purpose of the Week of the Young Child™
ARTbeat
Ages:Yuma,
All ages welcome
AZ 85364 is to focus public attention on the needs
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Admission: $1 per person of young children and their families and to
(includes concert with headliners, “All-4-One”) recognize the early childhood programs and
$5 KidsZones services that meet those needs. This FREE
event is for families to enjoy fun arts and hands
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on activities, ensuring that each and every
child experiences
Saturday,the Apriltype 27th of early
2019 environ-
ment at home, at child care, at school, and
in the community
9:00am– that12:00pm
will promote their early
learning.
Heritage Library
Juried Fine Arts Street Festival Date: Saturday, April 27
ARTbeat 12 Time: 9:00 am3rd
350 S Ave, Yuma,
– 12:00 pm AZ 85364
ARTbeat is an award winning juried fine arts fes- Location: Heritage Library Lawn
Saturday, April 20, 2019
tival that fills Historic Downtown Yuma with art!
Celebrating its 12th year, this festival is annually Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
welcome or 480.869.0015
For event information please contact:
Ana.Bribiesca@asu.edu
attended by thousands of visitors. Cash prizes
4:00pm-9:00pm
and awards totaling over $1,500 are presented
by the Yuma Art Center. Be sure to visit one of Kentucky Derby Watch Party
Main
the manyStreet
food invendors,
Historicthe
Downtown
galleries to Yuma
view Tune into Churchill Downs with the Yuma Art
live floral displays from the Yuma Garden Club, Center in the Historic Yuma Theatre to watch
the 270 Black Box Theatre for live theatrical per- a live broadcast of the 145th Kentucky Derby!
formances and do not miss live music playing Mint juleps, rose garlands, hat/fashion contest,
throughout the event! and official derby giveaways, need we say
more?
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Date: Saturday, May 4
Location: Historic Downtown Main Street and Time: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Yuma Art Center Location: Historic Yuma Theatre
Ages: All Ages Ages: All Ages
Fee: FREE Fees: FREE
Children’s Ball
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Each year the Children’s Ball brings together
dozens of area youth performing arts groups
and everyone’s favorite Disney and Marvel
characters for a glamorous night of dinner,
dancing and entertainment fit for any young
prince or princess. Dinner includes a gourmet
plated meal or a kid-approved main course
along with bread, salad, dessert, and beverag-
Heritage Festivals’ Cinco de Mayo (menos es. Tickets available at YumaShowTickets.com
uno) Block Party and seating is limited.
Join the fiesta! Enjoy community performanc- Date: Saturday, May 25
es, a live concert, dozens of food vendors Time: 5:00pm – 8:00 pm
serving up delicious Mexican food and other Location: Yuma Art Center
yummy eats & treats. Kids will have fun in our Ages: All Ages
$5 kids corner, and visit all of the business and Fee: $27 ticket, lap children 3 years and under
craft booths where you can grab all your are free
festive attire. Have an ice-cold beer, and gon
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on a Pub Crawl to all the downtown bars &
restaurants!
Contact Heritage Festivals @Yumafestivals.com
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Historic Downtown Main Street
Ages: All ages
Fee: FREE
Come Out and Play Day
Breakfast at Tiffany’s for Mother’s Day Come out and play, swim at the pool, and
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Holly Golightly swoosh down the largest “Slip-n-Slide” in Yuma
and all the lovely socialites in your life. The at the City of Yuma’s Annual “Come Out and
event includes a jewelry trunk show featuring Play Day - Day for Kids”! Free Swim, water
handcrafted works by a local jeweler, a light games, contests, relay races, the Imagination
brunch buffet, no-host mimosa/cocktail bar, Playground in a Box, and lots of prizes to be
and of course a screening of the 1961 classic given away.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s on the big screen! Local service and youth sports organizations will
Date: Sunday, May 12 be on hand to pass out information at Sunrise
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, film will begin at 2:00 pm Optimist Park next to the pool. There will be
Location: Historic Yuma Theatre free hotdogs and soda while supplies last.
Ages: All Ages
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Date: Saturday, June 1
Fees: $5.00 per person, $2.50 for students, Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
seniors, and military with ID, FREE for mothers Location: Valley Aquatic Center and Sunrise
Optimist Park
Ages: All ages
Fee: FREE
Movie in the Park - “Angels in the Outfield”
Family Fish Fiesta/ Kids to Park Day
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, buy some pop-
This is a fun fishing competition for the entire corn, and enjoy the movie Angels in the Out-
family. Plaques will be awarded in both the field –while sitting in an outfield-- under the stars
youth and adult “Biggest” and “Littlest” Fish on a monster blow-up movie screen. Rated PG
categories. During this event only, an Arizona with a run time of 102 minutes.
fishing license for participants 14 and older will
not be required. Free hot dogs and fun play *Movie subject to change with or without notice*
opportunities will be available for children. Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 7:30 pm (Movie starts at dusk)
Date: Saturday, May 18 Location: Cibola Athletic Field
Time: 7:00 am – 10:00 am Ages: All ages welcome
Location: West Wetlands Park Pond Fee: Movie is FREE ; $1 popcorn, water for sale
Ages: All ages welcome (No alcoholic beverages allowed.)
Fee: FREE
The Godfather Marathon City of Yuma Back to
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Celebrate with the patriarch of your family
with a special Father’s Day marathon of the We’ve rounded up all the
iconic Godfather trilogy in the Historic Yuma resources your child needs
Theatre. Stop by the refreshment stand and to prepare for the upcoming
ask for a Corleone Special, a cannoli and school year! Visit booths host-
scotch. Fedoras and mustaches encouraged. ed by local schools, health-
All films are Rated R. care professionals, youth groups and more!
Date: Friday, June 14: The Godfather Plus, backpack giveaways, raffles, and more!
Saturday, June 15: The Godfather Part II Date: Saturday, July 20
Sunday, June 16: The Godfather Part III Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Time: 4:00 pm – 12:00 midnight Location: Yuma Civic Center
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Location: Historic Yuma Theatre Ages: Pre-K through 8th grade
Ages: 17 and up Fee: FREE
Fees per film: $5.00 per movie, $2.50 for stu-
dents, seniors, and military with ID, FREE for
fathers
Yuma Civic Center Washoes & Cornhole
Tournament
Be the Boss of the Toss! Every player is a winner Seventh Annual Woof Splash
Each registered player receiving a door prize!
Date: Friday, June 21 Bring your four-legged best friend (dogs only)
Time: 6:00 pm –11:00 pm out for a cool dip in the pool! Your pet will be
Location: Yuma Civic Center able to frolic and play and make some new
Ages: 21and up furry friends. Please make sure your pet is: vac-
Fee: $20 pre-registration; $25 on-site cinated, spayed/neutered.
per 2 player team Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Kennedy Pool
Fee: $1 per dog (Limit 2 dogs per person.)
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City of Yuma 4th of July All American
Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular!
The City of Yuma’s biggest 4th of July cele-
bration! This amazing family event will include
picnic style food, pie eating contests, tradi-
tional 4th of July family entertainment, refresh-
ingly fun water features for kids, a 20 minute
spectacular fireworks display and more! Bring
a non-perishable food item to support the
Yuma Community Food Bank!
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Ray Kroc Sports Complex
Ages: All ages welcome Heritage Festivals’ Celebrate the Heat on
Fee: $1 per person Yuma’s Main Street
This cool family-friendly event features live en-
tertainment, water jumpers, free face painting,
misting from the Yuma Fire Department, free
watermelon slices, ice-cold treats, drinks, and
more!
Contact Heritage Festivals @Yumafestivals.com
Date: Saturday, September 7
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Historic Downtown Main Street
Ages: All ages
Fee: FREEPage 12 Arts & Culture Activities
Art classes and programs for youth and adults. These classes take place at the Yuma Art Center, unless
otherwise noted. Pre-Registration is required for all programs and workshops.
Private Art Lessons
If you are interested on taking private art
lessons on the following subjects, contact us
at 928-373-5202 for more information. Lessons
available for youth and adults
-Painting -Pottery
-Drawing -Sewing
-Mixed Media -Many More
Arts & Culture Activities
- Reserved through Yuma Art Center Absolute Beginner Watercolor Class
This is an intensive 1-day class. This class is for
anyone who would like to learn the basics of
how to paint, but do not have the schedule to
do a longer class, or for those who have paint-
ed many years ago and could use a refresher.
Jeni Bate teaches the class in watercolor, but
the first three parts translate just as well to all
colored mediums (acrylic, oil, pastel, colored
Youth Painting pencil).
This guided class is designed to help children Date: Thursday, April 18
experience, experiment, and enjoy painting. Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Throughout the class students will learn how to Location: United Building Multipurpose
analyze, appreciate, and critique their own Ages: 14 – Adult
artwork. All supplies included. Fee: $115 all materials and supplies included
Session I: April 2 – April 23 Introduction to Woodburning
Session II: April 30 – May 21
Session III: May 28 – June 18 Woodburning is the craft of touching wood
Session IV: June 25 – July 16 with a heated poker to produce decorative
Session V: July 23 – August 13 burn marks, achieving a large range of dec-
Day: Tuesdays orative effects. Students will learn new tech-
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm niques using various woodburning tools, express
Location: Classroom 1 themselves through creative woodburning. All
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Ages: 5 – 15 supplies included.
Fee: $60; $40 with City resident credit Date: April 24 – May 29
Day: Wednesdays
Family Pottery Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Come explore and experience the wonders of Location: Classroom 2
clay and learn basic techniques of hand-build- Ages: 12 – Adult
ing and how to glaze to create imaginative Fee: $70; $55 with City resident credit
and incredible pieces. Clay firing fee included.
Date: April 15 – May 20
Open Pottery Studio
Day: Mondays Sign up for a self-paced class to work on
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm self-directed projects. An instructor is on-site for
Location: North End Community Center guidance. Clay firing fee included if enrolled in
Ages: 6 – Adult the session.
Fee: $66; $51 with City resident credit, plus Session I: April 25 – May 16
additional fees for clay. Session II: May 23 – June 13
(Fee includes 1 adult and 1 child); immediate Session III: June 20 – July 18
family members may also participate for an Session IV: July 25 – August 15
additional $11 fee per person.) Session V: August 22 – September 12
Day: Thursdays
Watercolor Collage Card Workshop Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In this class, you will be able to complete Location: United Building Studio 2 and 3
about 10 cards using fractured watercolor Ages: 14 – Adult
pieces, painted paper and watercolor paints Fee: $90; $75 with City resident credit; $15 drop
to create a masterpiece. in per class, plus additional fees for clay and
firing.
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: United Building Multipurpose
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Young dancers will experiment and explore
movement and rhythm through music. A short
recital will be presented the last class of each
session. Simple costumes may be requested.
No special shoes required.
Session I: April 30 – July 2 Training Lecture: Smartphone Photography
Session II: July 9 – September 10 Geared towards both Android and iPhone
Day: Tuesdays smartphones, in this one session class you can
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm learn to make better photos with the camera
Location: Classroom 2 you always have with you. Photographer Ty
Ages: 3 – 5 Cook will teach the fundamentals of photogra-
Fee: $65; $50 with City resident credit phy through the native camera app and some
inexpensive apps, learn the basics of controlling
Adult Painting light with ISO and shutter speed plus find a new
Students will learn to paint with acrylics using way of seeing the world by learning to watch
various techniques. From beginners to ad- light and composition.
Arts & Culture Activities
vanced students, this class offers something for Date: Saturday, May 4
everyone. Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Date: May 1 – May 22 Location: Classroom 2
Day: Wednesdays Ages: 16 – Adult
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Fee: $40; $35 with City resident credit
Location: United Building Multipurpose
Ages: 14 – Adult Youth Ceramics
Fee: $50; $35 with City resident credit, plus This hand-building ceramics class is perfect for
supplies children to experiment with a variety of tech-
niques while they learn to think about their ideas
Youth Drawing and adapt to change along the way. All sup-
This class is designed to give students a foun- plies and clay firing included.
dation in drawing. Students will learn basic Date: June 5 – June 26
techniques including: value, line, gesture, Day: Wednesdays
shading, perspective, and composition. Stu- Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
dents will work with graphite and charcoal and Location: United Building
draw from still life and photographs. All supplies Ages: 6 – 15
included. Fee: $49; $33 with City resident credit
Session I: May 2 – June 6
Session II: June 13 – July 25
Session III: August 1 – September 5
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Day: Thursdays
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
Location: Classroom 1
Ages: 8 – 15
Fee: $49; $33 with City resident credit
Training Lecture: Photography 101 & 102
In this two-day class, Photographer Ty Cook
will teach the 6 points of Photography and
help you start taking photos deliberately with
your camera. Class will have handouts and
slides to teach the fundamentals of ISO, shutter
and aperture. The next day in the 102 session,
you will apply these fundamentals with your
camera to increase your confidence in your
abilities. Then the class will start you on the
journey of watching light, shade and changing
your perspective to create a photo you feel
and not just see. Bring your DSLR camera and
manual to class.
Date: May 3 – 4
Days: Friday – Saturday
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Classroom 2
Ages: 16 – Adult
Fee: $80; $70 with City resident creditArt Smart Camp Infinite Imagination Youth Theater presents
Page 14 “Singin’ in the Rain, JR.”
Children’s imagination will grow by using
paint, mixed media, dance, sculpture and Singin’ in the Rain JR.
understanding the visual arts in relation to his- has all the makings of a
tory and cultures. Please provide snacks and Tinseltown tabloid head-
lunch each day. line – the starlet, the
Session I: June 4 – June 7 leading man and a love
Session II: June 11 – June 14 affair that could change
Days: Tuesday – Friday lives and make or break careers! In silent movies,
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item,
Location: United Building, Classroom 1 and 2 but behind the scenes, things aren’t always as
Ages: 6 – 15 they appear on the big screen! Meanwhile, Lina’s
Fee: $80 per session squeaky voice might be the end of her career in
“talking pictures” without the help of a talented
Shining Stars young actress to do the talking and singing for
her. Please provide snacks and lunch each day.
Arts & Culture Activities
This class introduces children to jazz and hip- Costumes may be requested. No special shoes
hop dancing and refining their technique, required.
while allowing them to express themselves
through creative movement. A short recital Date: June 18 – July 18
will be presented the last class of each ses- Days: Tuesday – Friday
sion. Simple costumes may be required. No Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
special shoes required. Location: Classroom 2, Historic Yuma Theatre
Ages: 12 – 17
Date: June 6 – August 15 Fee: $129; $86 with City resident credit
Day: Thursdays Dress rehearsals: July 16 – 18 from 9am – 3pm
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Performances: Friday & Saturday, July 19 – 20 at
Location: Classroom 2 7:00 pm
Ages: 6 – 10
Fee: $70; $55 with City resident credit Night at the Museum Sleepover
Night at the Museum is perfect for a unique family
experience, scouts, youth groups or any young
museum buff! Attendees will spend the night in
the Yuma Art Center galleries and have plenty of
time to explore the Children’s Museum summer
exhibits and work on arts projects. We will watch
a late night movie and tell ghost stories in the
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Historic Yuma Theatre. All participants, including
chaperones, must register. Fee includes evening
snack, light breakfast, art project, movie screen-
ing and Children’s Museum exploration time.
What to bring? Sleeping bag, pillow, toothbrush
and toothpaste, pajamas, slippers, change of
clothes. What not to bring? Food, beverages,
valuables. An adult must accompany children.
One adult is required for everyone one to three
children participating.
Session I: June 22 – June 23
Session II: July 13 – July 14
Days: Saturday - Sunday
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 am
Location: Yuma Art Center
Ages: 6 – 13 and their chaperones
Fee: $20 early bird registration per person
Early Bird Registration deadline: June 7
$30 per person general registration
Youth Sculpture
This fun, hands-on class is all about creating works
in the third dimension. From clay to wire, students
will experiment working with various media to cre-
ate their own sculptures. All supplies included.
Date: July 10 – July 31
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Classroom 1
Ages: 6 – 15
Fee: $49; $33 with City resident creditAdaptive Recreation
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Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends is a group of volunteer individuals
that help promote activities, sports and lasting
friendships for people of all ages with disabilities.
Circle of Friends meets most Wednesday’s all year
long. Join us for games, fun and to socialize.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
Fee: Free
Spring Fling Potluck
Celebrate the Spring season with a fun potluck
picnic with games and activities! Dessert is pro-
Adaptive Recreation
vided, please bring a dish to share and your own
beverage!
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: West Wetlands Park, Ramada #34
Ages: All ages, families/caregivers are welcome
Fee: FREE
Hand Build with Clay
Learn how to manipulate clay into works of art.
This class moves at a pace that is just right for
each individual.
Date: May 1 – May 22
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 12 and up
Fee: $14
*sign up early; space is limited*
Night on the Town
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We’ll start the evening off with dinner at Da Boyz
and then walk to the Historic Yuma Theatre where
we’ll watch a live performance by the Infinite
Imagination Youth Theater presenting, “Singin’ in
the Rain, Jr.”
Date: Friday, July 19
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Begin and end in front of the Yuma Art
Center
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $15 per person (including Chaperones)
*sign up early; space is limited*
INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Yuma Parks and Recreation welcomes individuals
with disabilities into any program or activity of-
fered in the Spring and Summer Activities Guide.
In order to provide a successful experience, we
invite you to call Marilyn Lammel at (928) 373-
5000 ext 5294 or email Marilyn.Lammel@yumaaz.
gov to discuss any reasonable accommodations
needed at least two weeks before the class is
scheduled to begin. If you need a sign language
interpreter, we request 3 business days notice.Page 16 Tiny Tot Activities
Tiny Tots is designed for children ages 3 – 5 to learn and practice educational and developmental skills. Children will
gain confidence and social interaction. The class will be introduced to colors, numbers, shapes, letters, sign lan-
guage, beginning Spanish, and safety concepts. During class time we will utilize songs, create art, craft projects, play
games, and do activities to promote learning about the world around us. Children must be fully potty trained before
starting class; no pull-ups permitted. Please note: In order to help your child gain independence, we ask that parents
not stay in the classroom while the class is in session. Children must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
Fire Truck Fitness DUPLO Builders and Games
This high energy fitness class encourages The excitement builds in class as we create cities
healthy habits while “working out” with a with towers, houses, cars & helicopters. We will
firefighter. The class will be approximately 50 play LEGO themed games, crafts and snacks.
minutes of fitness followed by 10 minutes of Perfect for the beginning LEGO enthusiast.
Tiny Tot Activities
learning healthy eating habits. Fruit or vege-
table snack is provided. Sneaker style shoe is Date: July 22 – August 1
required. Sandals/flip flops are not permitted. Days: Monday – Thursday
*Parents are welcome to stay and participate Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
with their child. Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 4 – 6
Date: April 12 – May 10 Fee: $27; $22 with City resident credit
Day: Fridays
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Toddler Sensory Workshop
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 3-5, pre-k See, smell, taste, touch and let your senses guide
Fee: $23; $15 with City resident credit you! We will use age-appropriate materials and
have a creative time using common items to cre-
Tiny Tumblers ate art and learn about the 5 senses.
Basic tumbling skills such as somersaults, cart- Date: Saturday, August 24
wheels, handstands, proper balance tech- Time: 9:15 am – 10:00 am
niques and the value of fitness are the main Location: Clymer Recreation Center
focus in this class(all participants must be fully Ages: 2 – 3.5 years
potty trained, no diapers or pull ups permitted.) Fee: $10, one adult may register with up to two
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Session I: June 3 – June 13 children. No fee for adult.
Session II: June 17 – June 27
Session III: July 8 – July 18 Little Steps Play Group
Days: Monday – Thursday This program is designed for you and your child
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm to play, socialize and enjoy through organized
Location: Yuma Civic Center activities and free time. Group interaction will be
Ages: 3 – 5 encouraged.
Fee: $42; $30 with City resident credit
Date: August 19 – September 23 (No Class September 2)
Ka-Chow Jr. Day: Mondays
Car races, ramp building, relays and car Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
crafting & race theme snack builds. On the Location: Readiness & Community Center
last day, we will host the Clymer Car Wash and Ages: 9 months - 2 years
everyone can bring a ride-on car or trike. Fee: $20; $14 with City Resident Credit
Participants can bring a remote control vehi-
cle from home.
Date: June 10 – June 13
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $27; $22 with City resident credit
Summer Tiny Tots
Each class during the summer features themes Fall Tiny Tots
designed to engage the child’s imagination Tiny Tots are introduced to colors, numbers,
such as dinosaurs, science, puppets, games, shapes, letters, songs, sign language, beginning
painting, and make believe. Spanish and safety concepts.
Child must be able to be in a classroom setting Child must be able to be in a classroom setting
and must be fully potty trained; no pull-ups are and must be fully potty trained; no pull-ups are
permitted. permitted.
Session I: June 17 – 27 Date: August 26 – October 3
Session ll: July 8 – 18 Days: Monday – Thursday
Days: Monday – Thursday Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Location: Clymer Recreation Center Ages: 3 – 5, pre-k
Ages: 3 – 5, pre-k Fee: $159; $127 with City resident credit
Fee: $55; $44 with City resident creditYouth Activities
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PARENTS: Please pay close attention to the days and locations when you are planning your child’s summer
schedule. All programs are designed to allow your child to socialize in a safe environment that promotes
learning, skill development and independence. These classes are intended for children who are a minimum
of 6 years old and have completed Kindergarten unless otherwise noted. Please note: In order to help your
child gain independence, we ask that parents not stay in the classroom while the class is in session. Chil-
dren must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
Ka-Chow
Want to keep a good class going? Car races, ramp building, relays and car craft-
Register Early! ing & race theme snack builds. Find out who will
take home the Clymer Piston Cup!
Clymer Recreation Center: Participants can bring a remote control vehicle
**Only children enrolled in the program are from home.
permitted to stay in the classroom. Date: June 3 – June 6
Days: Monday – Thursday
LEGO Lab Time: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Do you love to build with Legos? Join us for an Location: Clymer Recreation Center
hour of LEGO building fun. Meet new friends Ages: 6 – 12
and share your love of LEGOs while attempting Fee: $50; $40 with City resident credit
weekly challenges and building anything you
can imagine. LEGO EXTRA
*Please note this class is 6 weeks Build with regular pieces and EXTRA pieces we
mold and make. Learn about casting silicone
Date: April 18 – May 23 and create unique LEGO designs. This class is for
Day: Thursdays kids with EXTRA desire (and patience) to be a
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm LEGO creator and is best for serious builders.
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 5 – 11 Date: June 10 – June 13
Fee: $40; $30 with City resident credit Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $50; $40 with City resident credit
Padawan’s join us for an all Star Wars after-
noon party! Come dressed in your favorite Unicorn Daydreams
themed gear - shirts, hats, hair accessories or Unicorns all day, every day.
even wear a full costume! Or at least for this fun week.
Your child will take home
Create your own Death Star, make Yoda ears, beautiful handmade projects like a flower pot
give us your best Chewbaca impression and garden that will still flourish in Yuma, story stones,
win a prize, play Nerf ”Blast That X-Wing” shoot- bedroom décor and a new notebook and pen-
out, try the lightsaber training course, we got it cil case.
all! Plus really fun music, drinks and snacks from
a Galaxy Far, Far Away! *please bring an empty cereal box or similar size box
Date: Saturday, May 4 Date: June 17 – June 20
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Days: Monday – Thursday
Location: Clymer Recreation Center Time: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Ages: 6 –10 Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Fee: $12 per child; only registered children Ages: 8 – 12
will be admitted. Registration deadline is Fee: $50; $40 with City resident credit
Wednesday, May 1, 5:00 pm.
Cake Pops!
LEGO Builders Club Bring your creativity and design
Does your child have a love for LEGO’s? At this one of a kind cake pops and
morning club we will spend all our time build- popcorn in our test kitchen.
ing and building and building! Plenty of LEGO We will try twisted combina-
ideas, creations, show and tell, and LEGO tions of flavors, toppings and
snacks to go around. shapes with a gourmet flair.
Date: June 3 – June 6 Date: June 24 – June 27
Days: Monday – Thursday Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 11:45 am Time: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 6 – 12 Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $40; $30 with City resident credit Fee: $50; $40 with City resident creditPage 18 Goofy Games
Get goofy as you learn wacky new games, or
Camp Awesome
see a different spin on games you thought you Camp AWESOME returns with FUN in store!
knew. During each action packed session, campers
will be kept busy with wild and wacky games,
Date: July 8 – July 11 arts and crafts projects, sports fundamentals,
Days: Monday – Thursday swimming, bowling, movies and more! Break-
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm fast, lunch and a daily snack will be provided.
Location: Clymer Recreation Center *Parent Packet must be completed in order to
Ages: 6 – 12 register.
Fee: $50; $40 with City resident credit
Session I: June 3 – June 13
Splash Paint! Session II: June 17 – June 27
Session III: July 8 – July18
Paint with a catapult! Dats: Monday – Thursday
Draw with cars, throw paint Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
bombs, try spray bottle art
Youth Activities
Ages: 6 – 13, children must have completed
& head out to the park for kindergarten
a wild, wet & colorful battle. Fee: $160 per session, includes t-shirt
This class is messy, squishy &
crazy fun.
Date: July 15 – July 18
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $50; $40 with City resident credit Nothing to do this summer? Let’s play games,
Be sure to send your child with a paint shirt or make projects, go swimming, shoot pool, and
clothes that can get messy. much more.
Dates: June 3 – July 26
LEGO Builders Club Days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Does your child have a love for LEGO’s? At this Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
afternoon club we will spend all our time building Location: John Morris Cottage at Carver Park
and building and building! Plenty of LEGO ideas, Ages: 5 – 13
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creations, show and tell, and LEGO snacks to go Fee: Free
around.
Date: July 22 – July 25
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: Clymer Recreation Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $50; $40 with City resident credit
Dates: June 3 – July 25
Movies and Masterpieces Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
We’ll pop different Location: Joe Henry Optimist Center
flavors of popcorn and Ages: 5 – 13
pull out the projector Fee: Free
as we show a different
movie each day and
create crafts inspired by North End Community Center:
the cinema. Our highly
energetic staff will keep
things interactive and
inspired! Please note this
Sadie Hawkins Dance
class ends at 3:45 pm. Sadie Hawkins is a fun tradition of ladies ask-
ing gentleman to a dance. This time around,
Date: July 29 – August 1 mothers, treat your son to a special night out of
Days: Monday – Thursday dancing, glow sticks, LEGOs, and use our props
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm to take a selfie at the photo booth. Punch and
Location: Clymer Recreation Center cookies will be served!
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $23; $18 with City resident credit Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 2 -12
Fee: $10 per child, Parent / Guardian is free and
Stay connected with us! Follow the City of can register with up to two; only registered chil-
Yuma on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! dren will be admitted. Registration Deadline is
Wednesday, May 8, 5:00 pm**When enrolling your child for both afternoon
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class times, please send a re-usable water bot-
tle and a healthy snack. Only enrolled children
are permitted to stay in the classroom.
Woodcarving
Explore the wonderful world of woodcarving with
experienced woodcarvers. Learn how to trans-
form a plain piece of wood into an amazing work
of art, utilizing carving and burning techniques.
Date: June 11 – June 20
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 10:00 am – 11:45 am
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 10 – 14
Fee: $14 per participant and bring a pair of soft
inexpensive gloves
Sudsy Soapy Squeaky Fun
Bath bombs and bath gels in fun colors and
shapes are created this week. We will also try
making lotion and rainbow soap.
Date: June 10 – June 13
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 8 – 14
Fee: $26; $20 with City resident credit
Magic Potion Lab
Fizzy, foamy, colorful fun! Keeping young al-
chemists happy this week with hands on bubbly
actions and reactions.
Date: June 10 – June 13
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 8 – 14
Fee: $26; $20 with City resident credit
Creativity Lab
Each day we will put out assortments of fun sup-
plies to make positive and imaginative craft proj-
ects. This class is process based and the point is
to enjoy creating. On the first day of class please
bring or wear a favorite shoe with laces.
Date: June 17 – June 20
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 8 – 14
Fee: $26; $20 with City resident credit
A is for Author, B is for Book, C is for Creativity
For the Love of Books! Your child will learn how to
complete a book from start to finish. We provide
the guided instruction and supplies, while kids
provide the imagination and illustrations to create
their own story book.
Date: June 17 – June 20
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 8 – 14
Fee: $26; $20 with City resident creditKitchen Science
Page 20 Edible paint is on the menu and so is rock candy,
egg geodes, and cloud dough. Have some fun with
your food this week!
Date: June 24 – June 27
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $26; $20 with City resident credit
Youth Activities
Birds & Planes & Fish & Ships
We’ll explore things that fly or float, swim or soar, as
we build boats and so much more!
Date: June 24 – June 27
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 6 – 12
Fee: $26; $20 with City resident credit
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Runway Model
Learn modeling basics! We will spend the week
practicing what it takes to walk in a fashion show,
including turns, techniques, poise, posture, and
photo posing. We will work on positive messages,
self –confidence and how to take care of skin, hair
and nails. We will discuss nutrition, make-up artistry,
wardrobe planning, and accessorizing to put your
best “selfie” forward.
Date: July 15 – July 18
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: North End Community Center
Ages: 11 – 14
Fee: $30; $24 with City resident Credit
*Early bird special – register by June 13 and enroll a
friend for FREE
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