Social Activities

Provide the community with a positive experience that will benefit them emotionally, socially, and/or educationally.

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES

CANVAS AND CUPCAKES

Love to create? Come create a masterpiece of your own. Enjoy painting your canvas and a cupcake treat too. Just bring the artist in you and be ready for some fun. Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER 16674 Jun 22 W 11am-12pm 16675 Jul 13 W 11am-12pm

CONCRETE DOODLING

Does your child have a passion for art? Do they need a large canvas? Then please bring your child to Campus Hills. Concrete doodling provides an opportunity for your child to use their imagination and draw life size art work and brighten up the colors in your local park! Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $12 NCR Fee: $17 I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 16708 Jun 7-Aug 25 T,Th 11am-12pm

MESS MAKERS

Parents will pair with their preschooler for arts, crafts, music, and movement. Get energized moving to the music. Have fun and explore your inner artist with markers, paint, glitter and glue. After each class you will have a project to take home. Age: 1-5 CR Fee: $6.75 NCR Fee: $11.75 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16607 Jul 11-Aug 15 M 9:45am-10:30am

PLAYGROUP AT THE PARK

Come out and help make a playgroup, for you and your children that just might last a lifetime. A playgroup will provide you and your children a time to meet others and connect, while sharing the exciting and challenging seasons of raising children. Nothing is better than spending time with your kids at a park and everyone meeting someone new. Whether you are new to the area or have been here awhile, mark your calendar to join us a different park each month. Age: 5 and under CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 BELMONT PARK 16694 Jun 14 T 9am-10am CREST STREET PARK 16695 Jul 12 T 9am-10am BETHESDA PARK 16696 Aug 2 T 9am-10am

SHORTY SPORTY ALL-STARS

Want to try several sports? Shorty Sporty All Stars lets you experience different sports and games. Age: 3-5 CR Fee: $6.75 NCR Fee: $11.75 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16615 Jul 21-Aug 25 Th 9:45am-10:30am SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

This class is for students interested in focusing on tumbling. Participants will be learning basic tumbling skills such as forward/backward rolls, cartwheels and hand/headstands. Age: 3-5 CR Fee: $6.75 NCR Fee: $11.75 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16612 Jun 7-Jul 12 T 9:45am-10:30am 16613 Jul 26-Aug 30 T 9:45am-10:30am

TOTAL TOT TIME

Come and play with your children in the gym! The emphasis of this program is placed on socialization with parent and child as well as on socializing with other 1-5-year-olds. Play with a parachute, crawl through tunnels, jump rope, bowl, or just play tag! Age: 1-5 No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16600 Jun 3-Jun 17 M,F 10:15am-12:15pm I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 16710 Jun 8-Aug 31 W 10:15am-12:15pm

TOTS ‘N’ TUNES

Instruments and music will be used to engage your toddlers, while teaching them social/emotional learning skills. Music, props, and dance games are tools to keep their minds and bodies active. Parent participation greatly encouraged. Age: 5 and under CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 16753 Jul 7-Jul 28 Th 10am-11am

YOUTH AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES

FUN CARAVAN

Fun Caravan is all about highlighting the fun, games, and exciting offerings at your local parks. Fun Caravan is a mobile recreation program that brings recreation to communities throughout Durham by providing a variety of fun, active, and recreational experiences for families with children up to 12 years old. The program offers a variety of unstructured activities in the park. All children must be supervised by a caregiver at least 16 years old. No registration is required. Come drop in and join us. Weather permitting, we will be at a park near you! No Cost BURCH AVENUE PARK 16711 Jun 22 W 9:30am-11am BURTON PARK 16712 Jul 6 W 9:30am-11am CREST STREET PARK 16714 Jul 20 W 9:30am-11am EAST END PARK 16713 Jul 13 W 9:30am-11am SOLITE PARK 16716 Aug 10 W 9:30am-11am WEST POINT ON THE ENO 16715 Jul 27 W 9:30am-11am Come out and participate in a variety of recreation activities. Age: 7-18 CFLRC AT LYON PARK 16440 Jun 1-Aug 31 M-F 6pm-8:30pm Sa 9am-1:30pm

OPEN ROLLER SKATING

Do you enjoy roller skating? If so, come join us at W.D. Hill Recreation Center for open skate. Drop-in fees apply and payment, if applicable, will be taken on-site. Please bring your own skates. Age: 5 and up W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 16761 Jun 1-Aug 31 W 5:30pm-7:30pm

YOUTH LOUNGE

Come lounge out with your friends at Weaver Street Recreation Center Youth Lounge. You can play video games, board games, watch sports, movies, enjoy music or just kick back and relax with your friends. Age: 5-12 No Cost WEAVER STREET RECREATION CENTER 16848 Jun 1-Aug 27 M-Sa 4pm-3:30pm 16852 Jun 4-Aug 27 Sa 10am-3pm

TEEN NIGHT

Have nothing to do on a Friday? Looking for a safe and relaxing atmosphere? Look no further! Come out to play basketball, video games, surf the Internet, learn to dance and much more. Participants 18 years old will be asked to present a valid high school ID in order to participate. Age: 13-18 HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER 16756 Jun 3-Aug 26 F 6pm-9pm WEAVER STREET RECREATION CENTER 16849 Jun 3-Aug 26 F 7pm-10pm CFLRC AT LYON PARK 16439 Jun 3-Aug 26 F 6pm-9:30pm WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16595 Jun 3-Aug 26 F 6pm-8:30pm W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 16880 Jun 3-Aug 26 F 6pm-9pm

TEEN LOUNGE

Come lounge out with your friends! Play video games, board games, watch sports or your favorite movies, or just chill out and relax with your friends. Age: 13-19 No Cost WEAVER STREET RECREATION CENTER 16797 Jun 1-Aug 31 M-F 6:30pm-9pm 16851 Jun 4-Aug 27 Sa 3:30pm-6pm

MATURE ADULT ACTIVITIES

ARTS AND CRAFTS

If you are interested in tapping into your creative side, we are offering various arts and crafts opportunities for mature adults, ages 55 and better. Instruction is provided; your only expense is the supplies. No experience necessary. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $14 HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER 16580 Jun 7-Jun 28 T 11am-12:30pm 16581 Jul 5-Jul 26 T 11am-12:30pm 16582 Aug 2-Aug 30 T 11am-12:30pm

BINGO

Stop in and enjoy playing bingo with others who love the game. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $17 HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER 16577 Jun 1-Jun 29 W 10am-12pm 16578 Jul 6-Jul 27 W 10am-12pm 16579 Aug 3-Aug 31 W 10am-12pm

There are lots of things we can do when we “Get Together”. So this program is planned based on your interests and feedback. Anything from a checkers tournament, guest speaker or discussion group, to movie and popcorn. Your help in planning and leading is always welcomed, so “Let’s Get Together!” Age: 55 and up No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16609 Jun 14-Jun 14 T 12pm-1pm 16610 Jul 5-Jul 5 T 12pm-1pm 16611 Aug 9-Aug 9 T 12pm-1pm CFLRC AT LYON PARK 16446 Jun 7-Jun 28 T 12:30pm-1:30pm 16447 Jul 5-Jul 26 T 12:30pm-1:30pm 16448 Aug 2-Aug 30 T,Th 12:30pm-1:30pm W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 16762 Jun 6-Aug 29 M 10am-12pm No matter what you crave, Durham is a “foodie town.” The cuisine ranges from old Durham standbys to up-and-coming places that are tantalizing. Mature Adults are invited to whet their appetites, join old friends, make some new ones, and meet up at three select restaurants to have lunch. Participants will be notified of the venues and menus prior to each outing. Participants will supply their own transportation to and from the restaurant and each participant will be responsible for their meal costs. Age: 55 and up WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16614 Jun 23 Th 12pm-2pm 16616 Jul 21 Th 12pm-2pm 16617 Aug 18 Th 12pm-2pm

SUMMER BINGO!

Enjoy the fresh air and cooling overhead fans and shout out your summer morning “I’ve got BINGO!” We’ll sit in the shade and play a variety of BINGO games - and yes, sometimes there will be a prize involved! Bring your chilled morning drink, put on your coolest summer outfit and come have some good old-fashioned FUN! Participants will supply their own transportation to and from the Forest Hills Picnic shelter. Age: 55 and up No Cost FOREST HILLS PARK 16619 Jun 16-Aug 11 Th 9:30am-10:30am Experience a fun card game in great atmosphere. Come out and learn how to play while meeting new friends. Age: 55 and up WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16632 Jun 7-Aug 30 T 4:30pm-8:30pm

FRIDAY CARD GAMES

Want a great way to enjoy an afternoon with friends and showing your skills at this classic card game? Join us for a truly great time! Age: 55 and up No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 16633 Jun 3-Aug 26 F 4:30pm-8:30pm

My Durham Teen Programming

"For Teens, Built by Teens,” that’s how we roll! Durham Parks and Recreation offers free, drop-in programming and activities Monday-Friday for all teens between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. From gardening, video game tournaments, and indoor hockey to park clean-ups, crafts and job readiness, we are providing a place for the teens in our community to have fun, hang out, and be active!

For more information about the My Durham locations and program times being offered this year, please visit the Teen page on our website at DPRPlayMore.org.