Historical April–May 2007 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Last year I was at a sibling’s house & noticed a flyer from their municipal park & recreation department outlining their programs. Living in the “big city” we get no such spoon feeding, which is too bad given our location. I, for one, believed there was more to Forest Park than I was aware of.
With apologies to accuracy, we present some of the offerings provided in our next door facility.
The zoo’s programs are numerous (768-5408).
We can start by listing their summer camp – Camp KangaZoo, which has programs for kids in grades 1-6 & a teen program for those entering grades 7- 9.
This program is broken into weekly periods.
They also have a wide range of individual classes for kids in grades K- 10.
Finally, there are additional programs for newborns & older.
The Science Center (289-4400) offers ½ day and full day camps with before & after care. At the Dwight Davis Tennis Center (361-0177), classes are available for children 5-8 & 9-18.
There is also a prep camp for girls entering high school.
The History Museum has their regular weekend programs but nothing that bespeaks of summer camp or special classes.
The golf course (367-1337), which touts a youth learning center, does not have details on summer programs but expects to have once a week lessons for children 5 and older.
In addition to these structured programs there is boating at the Boat House and fishing at Jefferson Lake. Our article would not be complete without honorable mention of the City Recreation Division’s summer camps for children aged 4-12.
They take place at the following locations, among others: Buder, 2900 Hickory; Cherokee, 3200 S. Jefferson; Marquette, 4025 Minnesota (also utilizing Wilmore Park for ages 7- 12 & Lindenwood Park for ages 4-6); Parkside, 3126 Alfred; & Amherst Park, Hodiamont & Julian.
Finally, the City offers 3 outdoor pools: Chambers Park near downtown, Fairgrounds Park; & Marquette Parks.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2007.
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Original source: SD_Times2007_04.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
