Register for Youth Summer Programs‏‏

Registration opened Saturday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. for our full schedule of summer programs. You can choose from full-day supervised recreation programs at 12 locations this summer that will keep your kids active, engaged and safe over the break. Or you can choose from a full schedule of general-interest classes and programs from ballet to karate to sports clinics. You can view our full schedule right now and then register online starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. You also can register in person at any department community center.

Exact prices, dates, times and other details in the full-day recreation programs vary from center to center, however most are for kids ages 6 up to 12 and run from early June through July. Prices range from $280 to $350 for the seven-to-eight weeks. Some centers offer shorter duration program options at a reduced price. Many centers also are offering programs for teens. General interest classes are available in a variety of lengths, prices and schedules throughout the summer.

You can use any major credit card to register either online or in-person. Check out our department homepage or call 602-262-6862 for more information on parks and recreation in Phoenix.

Source: City of Phoenix

Does Your Child Like to Sing

The Phoenix Children’s Chorus, a program hosted and supported by the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, will be holding auditions for boys and girls currently in 1st through 11th grades for their 2011 season. No prior choral training is required – applicants need only possess a clear and pleasant singing voice and the desire to learn. This is the choruses 25th Anniversary year.

Auditions will take place from May 13 through June 7 by appointment. Those interested can schedule an audition and find more information online at http://www.phoenixchildrenschorus.org or by calling 602-534-3788. There is no fee to audition. Auditions will be held at the Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd St. in central Phoenix.

The choir has over 300 children in two training choirs and two touring choirs. The culturally diverse chorus offers young people a comprehensive choral music education with performance opportunities in a positive learning environment. This chorus has performed throughout Europe, Russia, Canada & China and has taken top honors at the World Choral Olympics.

Source: City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department