Upcoming Youth and Family Activities

Below is just a small sample of upcoming events for the family in Ward 5. For additional events, visit the recreation calendar web page.

* These events are subject to change. Please call the event location to confirm details.

Summer Camp Registration (ages 6-15)
Registration opens Saturday, April 13, 8 a.m. in person at the following sites.
Cost: $75 per week for the first child; $70 for each additional child from the same family.
Lorenzi Adaptive Summer Camp, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-6358.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607; ages 6-11 only.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., (702) 229-2488.
Camp will be offered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, beginning June 10. For more information on summer camps, call 229-6175. No online registration.

Summer Class Registration at the West Las Vegas Arts Center (all ages)
Registration May 11-June 1 for eight-week session of classes June 5-July 27.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
Cultural arts classes include African Drum; African Dance for Children and African Dance for Teens/Adults; Keep it Moving…Ballet & Tap; Ballet–Beginner/Intermediate; Modern Dance; Hip Hop; Zumba; Tae Kwon Do; Video & Documentary Creation; Music Production; Arts & Crafts - Kids Create and Craft It Up; and Private Piano/Voice lessons. To register, or for more information, call (702) 229-4800 or visit www.artslasvegas.org.
 
West Las Vegas Community Honors Helen Toland and Arby L. Hambric (all ages)
Saturday, May 25, 3 p.m.
Free admission. Please call 229-4800 to reserve your seat.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800. 
Hosted by Keith Brantley and China Hudson
The West Las Vegas Arts Center will honor elders Helen Toland and Arby L. Hambric. Toland is a retired education administrator from the Los Angeles and Clark County school districts. She continues to mentor young women in education globally, especially in Africa. Hambric is a World War I, Korean War and Vietnam War Navy veteran, residing in Las Vegas since 1978. He continues to devote himself to community service, particularly veterans in need of assistance.

School’s Out Summer Splash Party (all ages)
Saturday, June 15, noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: Daily fees - $1 for ages 4-17; $2 for ages 18-49; $1.50 for ages 50+; and free for ages 0-3.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Enjoy swimming, games, dancing, treats, prizes, music and all the splash toys in the pool!

Dear Ol’ Dad’s Day (all ages)
Sunday, June 16, noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: $1 for ages 4-17, $2 ages 18-49, $1.50 ages 50+; father is free when accompanied by his child.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488.
Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, (702) 229-1755.
Don’t forget dear ol’ dad on Father’s Day. He’ll receive free admission to recreational swimming when accompanied by his child.

Poets’ Corner (adults)
Friday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.
Free admission.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800. 
A monthly forum for established poets and open-mic participants, hosted by Keith Brantley and featuring the best local poetry talent.

Yankee Doodle at the Pool (all ages)
Wednesday, July 3.
Cost: Daily fees - $1 for ages 4-17; $2 for ages 18-49; $1.50 for ages 50+; and free for ages 0-3.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309; noon to 5 p.m.
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1488; noon to 5 p.m.
Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, (702) 229-1755; noon to 5 p.m.
Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St., 229-6398; 2 to 5 p.m.
Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., 229-1532; 2 to 5 p.m.
Participate in water games and activities in celebration of Independence Day.

Ward 5 Summer Splash (all ages)
Saturday, July 13, noon to 5 p.m.
Free admission.
Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St., 229-6398.

Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp for Kids Final Musical Productions (all ages)
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m., Mandalay Bay, House of Blues, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 1 p.m., Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.
Saturday, August 10, 2 p.m., West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Admission is free to all performances; a ticket is required to attend the final performance Aug.10.
Please call (702) 229-4800 tickets and more information.
Join the Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp for Kids on their exploration of self in a musical production that delves into the hearts and minds of young people in search of personal truth. The show expresses the vision of today’s youth, combining dance, music, and spoken word to dramatize real life experiences. Cosponsored by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and the International House of Blues Foundation.

Beach Party Splash Pool Party (all ages)
Sunday, Aug. 18, noon to 6 p.m.
Cost: $3 per person.
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6309.

Ongoing Events

Pickle Ball (adults)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $2 annual gym membership.
Dula Gym, 441 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
Pickle ball is easy to play. Equipment and instruction are provided. Pickle Ball is a good activity for seniors, as well.