Southwest Youth Activities
Latchkey After-School Program
This program provides youth with homework/tutoring, arts & crafts, recreational activities, sporting events, and other activities.
Ages: 6 - 12/Coed
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates: January 7, 2008 – June 4, 2008 & August 18, 2008 - December 17, 2008
Time: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Fee: $25.00 per month
Registration: January 2, 2008 (ongoing upon availability)
August 4, 2008 (ongoing upon availability)
Freeplay/Activities
Patrons participate in pool, table tennis, basketball, exercise, walking, quiet games, volleyball, trampoline, foosball, fitness, TV/Movie Time. Some challenges will be held various times throughout the year.
Ages: 6 & Up/Coed
Days: Monday - Friday; Saturday
Dates: January 2, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Time: 6:30am - 9:00pm; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fee: Youth (6-15)/seniors (55+)- $2.00 per visit, Adults- $3.00 per visit, Youth/Seniors- $12.00 per month, Adults- $25.00 per month, Sr. Couple- $20.00 per month, Adult Couple- $40.00 per month, Families of 3+- $45.00per month
Registration: Daily Activity/no registration required unless tournaments are scheduled
Kid's Marathon
Latchkey youth and others participate in the marathon training program to run 25.2 miles and complete their final mile on Kid's Marathon day, they also do other activities to promote health and fitness.
Ages: 6 -9/10-12/Coed
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Dates: January 7, 2008 - March 2, 2008
Time: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Fee: Latch Key Member ($25.00 per month), or $12.00 per month, $2.00 per visit
Registration: January 2, 2008 (on going)
Movie - Mania
Youth watch various movies as an alternative. They may also bring their own movie with previous arrangements.
Ages: 6 - 9/10-12/Coed
Days: Thursday & Friday
Dates: January 10, 2008 - June 4, 2008
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fee: Latchkey participants or $2.00 per visit/$12.00 per month fees
Registration: None Required
Youth Classes
Arts & Crafts
Youth participate in various types of arts & crafts to include: plastic canvas, drawings,
clay, painting, stitching, card making, beading, braiding, and making bracelets
Ages: 6-9/10-12/Coed
Days: Tuesday &Thursday
Dates: February 19, 2008 - April 10, 2008 & September 9, 2008 - November 6, 2008
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Fee: Latch Key Member ($25.00 per month), $2.00per visit or $12.00 per month
Registration: January 14, 2008 (ongoing upon availability)
August 11, 2008 (ongoing upon availability)
Keyboarding
Youth will be taught the basic knowledge of music. They will learn a musical arrangement to be presented in a recital.
Ages: 6-9/10-12/Coed
Days: Monday &Wednesday
Dates: March 10, 2008 - April 30, 2008
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Fee: $20.00
Registration: February 4-29, 2008
Computer
Youth will be taught the basic computer skills; they will also have the opportunity to showcase their skills.
Ages: 6-9/10-12/Coed
Days: Tuesday &Thursday
Dates: March 11, 2008 - May 1, 2008
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Fee: Latch Key Member ($25.00 per month), $2.00 per visit or $12.00 per month
Registration: February 4-29, 2008
Youth Special Programs
Youth Recreation Laureate Program
Youth participates in various age group activities, to include Arts & Crafts, poetry, Fitness, Taekwondo, Swimming, field trips, movies, skating, and other on site and off site activities. There will also be a Showcase and a Fun Day at the end of the program.
Ages: 6-7/8-9/10-11/12-15/Coed
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates: June 9, 2008 - August 1, 2008
Time: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Registration: May 27, 2008 (ongoing upon availability)
Cost: Individual fee $55.00/Two-$80.00/Three-$90.00/Four-$100.00 *After four children add $10.00 for each additional child.
Operation Holiday
Youth will participate in billiards, spades, checkers, basketball, jigsaw puzzles, relays, and other various activities
Ages: 6 - 8/9 -11/12-15/Coed
Days: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
Dates: December 18, 2008 - December 30, 2008
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Fee: Daily fee $2.00/Monthly fee $12.00
Registration: December 1 - 12, 2008
Madden Video Challenge
Youth will participate in a supervised tournament with the opportunity to be the Madden Champion.
Ages: 6 - 8/9 -11/12-15/Coed
Days: Friday
Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 2008 - December 30, 2008
Time: 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Fee: $10.00
Registration: September 7 - 24, 2008
Youth Athletics
Hershey Track & Field
Children participate in running, jumping, throwing events with the goal of participating in the National Hershey Track & Field Meet to be held in Hershey, PA. NOTE: Southwest had two youth to qualify for the State National Team in 2006.
Ages: 9 - 14(9-10/11-12/13-14)/Coed
Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Dates: April 19, 2008 (Local LR Meet); June 21, 2008 (State Meet); August 7 - 10, 2008 (National Meet)
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm/9:00am -1:00pm
Fee: None
Registration: March 3 - 31, 2008
Youth Soccer
Youth are taught the fundamental of soccer to include kicking, dribbling, passing and offensive/defensive strategy
Ages: 12 & under, 10 & under, 8 & under/Coed
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Dates: April 8, 2008 - May 15, 2008
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Fee: $10.00 per person
Registration: February 29, 2008 - March 21, 2008
Youth Baseball
Children are taught baseball techniques with emphasis on sportsmanship, competition, batting, base running, throwing, catching and defense. They are also taught discipline and proper game play.
Ages: 9 - 12/13 -15/Coed
Days: Monday - Thursday
Dates: April 21, 2008 - May 29, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $10.00 per person
Registration: March 3 - 31, 2008
Youth Softball/T-Ball
Children are taught softball techniques with emphasis on sportsmanship, competition, batting, base running, throwing, catching and defense. They are also taught discipline and proper game play.
Ages: 6 - 8 (T-Ball)/9-10/11-12/13-15(Softball)/Coed
Days: Monday - Thursday
Dates: June 23, 2008 - July 31, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $10.00 per person
Registration: May 1, 2008 - June 13, 2008
Youth Volleyball League
Children are taught volleyball techniques with emphasis on sportsmanship, competition, ball handling, defense, and ball return. They are also taught discipline and proper game play.
Ages: 9 - 12/grades: 4 - 6/Coed
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Dates: September 22, 2008 - October 23, 2008
Time: 6:15pm -8:30pm
Fee: $10.00 per player
Registration: August 11, 2008 - September 5, 2008
Youth Jr. NBA/WNBA Basketball League
Children are taught basketball techniques with emphasis on sportsmanship, competition, ball handling, defense, and shooting skills. They are also taught discipline and proper game play. This league will provide the youth the opportunity to become involved in another National Program the National Basketball Association and the Women's National Basketball Association.
Ages: 6-7 Coed/8-9 Boys, 8-9girls/10-11Boys, 10-11 girls/12-14Coed
Days: Monday - Thursday
Dates: December 3 - 19, 2007 / January 7, 2008 - March 27, 2008
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm,
Fee: $20.00 per player
Registration: October 1, 2007 - November 1, 2007
Youth Football League
Children are taught football techniques with emphasis on proper game play, defense, offense, blocking, stances, and kicking. Discipline and sportsmanship are also taught.
Ages: 6-8/9-11/Coed
Days: Monday - Thursday & Saturday
Dates: September 6, 2008 - November 22, 2008
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm & 9:00am-2:00pm
Fee: $20.00 per player
Registration: July 21, 2008 - August 30, 2008
Holiday Basketball Classic
Youth participate in a fun-filled tournament, to enhance their skills taught by various coaches.
Ages: 6-8/9-11/12-14/Coed
Days: Tuesday - Friday
Dates: December 27 - 31, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fee: $40.00 per team
Registration: December 1 - 19, 2008
For More Information
Southwest Community Center
Susie Matheny, Facility Manager
6401 Baseline Rd., Suite A
(501) 918-3975 or (501) 918-3976
Hours of Operation:
Mon. - Fri. 6:30a.m. -9:00p.m.
Saturday - 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
2008 Fees:
Youth (6 - 15)/Seniors (55+) - $2.00 per visit.
Adults - (16 - 54) - $3.00 per visit.
Monthly
Youth/Seniors - $12.00,
Adults - $25.00,
Senior Couple - $20.00,
Adult Couple - $40.00,
Families of Three or more - $45.00