Community & Recreation Centers

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER

6401 Baseline Road Suite A
(501)918-3975
Hours of Operation: Mon. - Fri. 6:30a.m. -9:00p.m.
Saturday - 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

2011

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 (Two Adults & three youth) - $45.00



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 4, 2011 – June 9, 2011 & August 18, 2011 - December 16, 2011
Time: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Fee: $25.00 per month
Registration: January 4, 2011 (ongoing upon availability)
August 3, 2011 (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 3, 2011 - December 29, 2011
Time: 6:30am - 9:00pm; 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fee: 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: December 6, 2011 - March 5, 2011
Time: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Fee: Latch Key Member ($25.00 per month), or $12.00 per month, $2.00 per visit
Registration: December 1, 2011 (on going)


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: June 16, 2011 - July 14, 2011
Time: 1:30pm-2:15pm
Fee: Summer Laureate participants


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 13, 2011 - July 22, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Registration: May 31, 2011 (limited space per age group
Cost: Individual fee $65.00/Two-$90.00/Three-$100.00/Four-$110.00


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: Little Rock Community Centers had one youth to qualify for the State National Team in 2010.

Ages: 9 - 14(9-10/11-12/13-14)/Coed
Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Dates: April 21, 2011 (Local LR Meet)*; June 2011 (State Meet) & August 2011 (National Meet)
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm/9:00am -1:00pm
Fee: $10.00
Registration: March 15 - April 22, 2011
*Alternate date April 28, 2011

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 12, 2011 - May 5, 2011
Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Fee: $10.00 per person
Registration: March 7, 2011 - April 8, 2011

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 20, 2011 - July 29, 2011
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $10.00 per person
Registration: May 2, 2011 - June 10, 2011

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 19, 2011 - October 27, 2011
Time: 6:15pm -8:30pm
Fee: $10.00 per player
Registration: August 8, 2011 - September 9, 2011

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: February 1, 2011 - April 14, 2011
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm,
Fee: $20.00 per player
Registration: November 1, 2010 – January 20, 2011

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: August 20, 2011 – November 12, 2011
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm & 9:00am-2:00pm
Fee: $20.00 per player
Registration: July 5, 2011 - August 5, 2011



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.

2011 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