Historical June 1996 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Thanks to the philanthropy of the St. Louis Jewish Community and grants from the St. Louis Development Corporation, the West End Community Conference, founded 40 years ago, has spearheaded the renovation of its facility on Union at Enright. Their Center is offering a variety of programs that residents of Skinker DeBaliviere can take part in. Beginning on June 17, there will be a summer camp for those aged 7-13.
The camp meets every weekday from 9am to 3:30pm. Lots of field trips are planned.
The cost is $20 which will cover all transportation. Those interested may call 367-7049 or 367-0640.
The Recreation Division of the City of St. Louis will operate the newly refurbished swimming pool at the Center. Everyone is welcome.
The city will have a schedule posted.
It is free.
The city will be running the pool and will assume liability.
There is also a game and exercise room provided by Consolidated Communities.
The Center also has a totally redone gymnasium with brand-new scoreboard. Midnight Basketball took place there several times this year and the Center will be part of the summer schedule. At 4pm every day, youngsters are welcome to come and shoot hoops. Several city watchmen with contact to the police are always present.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1996.
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