Youth Programs

Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation facilities are not licensed childcare facilities under section 36-882 of A.R.S.  The school-age youth programs are “at will” drop in programs and youth enrolled in the programs may come and go of their own volition.

Summer Recreation

Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation facilities are not licensed childcare facilities under section 36-882 of A.R.S.  The school-age youth programs are “at will” drop in programs and youth enrolled in the programs may come and go of their own volition.

The summer recreation program is for children ages 5-13. 5-year-olds must have completed Kindergarten. Activities include summer reading program, group games, sports, arts and crafts, board and table games, special events, and more. The program is free except for some special events.
Session Dates: June 3 – July 26, 2013
Lottery Registration: April 15-19, 2013

After School Program

Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation offers after school recreation programs at several of its community centers. The program will run from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. at most locations.

The after school program is for children ages 5-13. 5-year-olds must be enrolled in elementary school. Activities include homework help, reading program, group games, sports, arts and crafts, board and table games, special events, and more. All participants must be registered in the program. Enrollment is limited. Registration is by lottery (computer random selection) except for those centers that are undersubscribed. Applications are available at the centers. Applicants will be notified of their status the week following lottery registration.

The program is free except for some special events.

Days and times vary by center.
Registration by lottery during normal business hours at community center, see community center page for dates.

Locations

Arivaca Community Center
16012 Universal Ranch Road
Arivaca, AZ
520-398-3010

Catalina Community Center
16652 N. Oracle Road
Catalina, AZ
520-825-9011

Drexel Heights Community Center
5220 S. San Joaquin Avenue
Tucson, AZ
520-883-4228

Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center
1660 W. Wetmore Road
Tucson, AZ
520-887-9786

Littletown Community Center
6465 S. Craycroft Road
Tucson, AZ
520-574-1404

Picture Rocks Community Center
5615 N. Sanders Road
Tucson, AZ
520-682-7026

Robles Community Center
16150 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ
520-822-4408

John A. ValenzuelaYouth Center
1550 S. 6th Avenue
South Tucson, AZ
520-792-9251

Registration

Lottery System
The Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department has determined that the best way to ensure a fair and equal system of registration for youth programs is with a lottery system. This includes the After School Recreation Program, the Summer Recreation Program and the KAPP: Kids and Parent Playtime Program. All program registrations will be selected by lottery (computerized random selection) unless the program is undersubscribed.

Lottery applications will be available at the centers for a designated one week period during which parents or guardians may go to the center, complete the application and turn it in to the center coordinator. The lottery will be held the following week and applicants will be notified of their status.

For more information on the lottery system, please contact the center nearest you.