2013
Summer Youth Programs
Summer Youth Program participants will enjoy eight weeks of recreation-themed
activities as well as lunch and a snack from June 17 to Aug. 9. The program is held at Parks and
Recreation Department community centers and area school sites each
summer. The program keeps youth active by engaging them in a variety of
safe, supervised, age appropriate activities such as traditional sports,
craft projects, active games, art exploration, fitness and nutrition, as
well as reading and math and science enrichment activities. Swimming
opportunities will also be offered for program participants at limited sites
this summer.
Registration for all school sites and all community centers is now underway. See the fliers below for locations, the list of school sites, and the sliding fee schedule. THE LIST OF SCHOOL SITES IS ON THE SECOND PAGE OF THE PDF.
Registration continues at various locations until the slots are full. Click on Registration Schedule to see hours and locations.
Registration Schedule
Summer Youth Program Flier (English)
Summer Youth Program Flier (Spanish)
2013 Fee Chart
SYP site availability (06/14/2013)
The community centers serve children ages 6 to 14 while the school sites accept children ages 6 to 12.
The Summer Youth Program at school sites utilizes the school's gymnasium and outdoor enclosed areas. The program follows self-monitored guidelines, which will limit the number of participants per site. The Summer Youth Program maintains a 1:25 Staff to participant ratio. Participants will be grouped according to age and staff will conduct age-appropriate recreation activities.
| Program Dates: | June 17 - Aug. 9, 2013 (Closed July 4) |
| Time: | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Fees: | Fees based on sliding scale |
| Ages: | 6 - 12 year olds at SYP School Sites; 6 - 14 at Community Center sites |
Requirements for Income Verification: (all that applies)
- Parent/Guardian must be present
- 2012 Federal Income Tax Return
- 2012-2013 School Free or Reduced Lunch Qualification Form
- Social Security Income Documents
- TANF Documents, SNAP, Lone Star Card, Medicaid and/or CHIP award documents
- Any other Public/Government Benefit Award Documents
- Notarized Employment Verification Document
- No W-2 forms will be accepted.
Community Centers
participating in the summer youth program:
| Location | Address | Phone |
| Bode | 901 Rigsby Ave. | 532-1212 |
| Copernicus | 5003 Lord Rd. | 648-1072 |
| Cuellar | 5626 San Fernando | 436-0908 |
| Dawson | 2500 E. Commerce | 227-1627 |
| Denver Heights | 300 Porter St. | 533-5242 |
| Dorie Miller | 2802 Martin Luther King Drive | 333-4650 |
| Garza | 1450 Mira Vista | 435-6806 |
| (Virginia) Gill | 7902 Westshire | 675-2123 |
| Hamilton | 10700 Nacogdoches Rd. | 654-7749 |
| Harlandale | 7227 Briar Place | 924-8021 |
| Meadowcliff | 1260 Pinn Road | 674-0820 |
| Miller's Pond | 6175 Old Pearsall Road | 623-2900 |
| Normoyle | 700 Culberson | 924-0770 |
| Palm Heights | 1201 W. Malone | 207-3099 |
| Ramirez | 1011 Gillette Blvd. | 921-0681 |
| Father Roman | 11030 Ruidosa | 627-2138 |
| San Juan Brady Gardens | 2307-S. Calaveras | 225-5410 |
| South San | 2031 Quintana | 927-1640 |
| Southside Lions | 3100 Hiawatha | 532-1502 |
| Tobin | 1900 W. Martin | 225-0941 |
| (Joe) Ward | 435 E. Sunshine Dr. | 732-2481 |
| Woodard | 1011 Locke St. | 225-5445 |
| (Jean) Yates | 528 Rasa Drive | 673-1152 |
For more information call 207-3000.
Summer Nutrition Program
2013 Summer Food SitesThe Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Summer Nutrition Program funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant at approximately 59 sites each summer. Food is served at summer youth recreation sites, eight Parks and Recreation swimming pools, and other agencies throughout the summer program. High quality meals similar to those served during the school year by the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs are offered free for youngsters ages 18 and under at the pre-approved sites. Meals are usually served around 11:30 a.m. and snacks at 3 p.m. Children do not have to be registered at the site in order to participate in the Food Program.
Pool where meals will be served include Concepcion, Elemendorf, Heritage, Kennedy, Kingsborough, Roosevelt, Woodlawn, and San Pedro. Meals are served at 1 to 2 p.m., with the exception of San Pedro, where lunch wil be served form 1:30 to 2:30 A snack will be served from 3 to 4 p.m. at all eight pools. No sign up is necessary.
In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write:
USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C., 20250-9410 Or call 1-866-632-9992 (toll free), 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay Service) or 1-800-845-6136 (Spanish Speaking Assistance).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Teen Connection Summer Program
Teen Connection Summer Program
207-3000
Melendrez Community Center, 5919 W. Commerce, and Lincoln Community Center, 2915
E. Commerce St.
Admission: free
Teens ages 13 to 18 can stay physically active and involved Monday through Friday. This program offers a safe, supervised free open gym and active games and sports. Hours vary depending on the site. Register the first day of the program.