Parks & Recreation - Youth Enrichment

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Parks and Recreation

ABC Etc. (ages 3-5)
ABC ETC. is a state-licensed preschool specially designed for children 3-5 years of age and is held at Valley View Recreation Center.

Open REC (ages k-8)
This program is based on recreation activities: arts and crafts, games, movies, plays, tournaments, and special events, to name but a few.
These activities are designed to develop a positive self-image, and
promote group interaction, socialization and creativity. A Participant ID card is required.

Kids Zone (ages 5-12)
Kids Zone is a seasonal all-day program designed to entertain and enrich
Henderson youth when school is not in session. The program is held weekdays 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. See Henderson Happenings for dates and locations.

Safekey (through grade 5)
A before- and after-school recreational enrichment program at all Henderson elementary schools. This fun-filled program focuses on crafts, games, cooking and special activities as an alternative while parents work.

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above to view the Youth Enrichment Handbook for Parents 2010-2011.

Summer Fun (grades k-8)
Summer Fun is a seasonal no-cost drop-in program for youth held right in their own neighborhoods. They experience a fun-filled summer of new and exciting activities that keep them intrigued and engaged.

Teens-N-Training (ages 14-15)
The mission of the Teens-N-Training junior leader program is to train teens to become recreation leaders and to provide assistance for our summer programs. This program encourages self-confidence in teens as well as develops communication and leadership skills.

Parents/teens must complete and submit a registration packet to the Youth Enrichment office the week of April 16-20. Packet is due by 7 pm on April 20. For more information, please call (702) 267-4100.

Teen Scene (grades 6-8)
This after-school program is for kids in grades 6-8. Teen Scene provides a USDA snack and features arts & crafts, cooking, sports, field trips, social events.

Teen Zone (ages 12-14)
Teen Zone is a seasonal all-day program designed to entertain and enrich Henderson preteens and teens when school is not in session. The program is held weekdays 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. See Henderson Happenings for dates and locations.

For assistance with online registration, please email COHRecOnline@cityofhenderson.com or call (702) 267-4120.