Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center

Hidden in the southwest end of the City is a wide and expansive playground and recreation center, complete with a baseball and soccer field, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Inside the recreation center is a basketball court and lots of space for fun activities.

Classes:
For kids ages 2 to 5, there is Tot Time, Tot Gym, Tot Picasso, Tot Space, and Tot Time. Older kids can sign up for art, cooking, games, basketball, and football classes.

Camps:
This recreation center has many camp offerings:

2012 Week-long Early Childhood - Little Artist: Look What I Made! Camp Session:
Dates:   July 16–July 20
Ages: 4 to 5 (potty-trained)    
Days/Times:   Monday to Friday, 9am–12:30pm    
Cost:   $115 per session

2012 Week-long Early Childhood - Tot Olympics Camp Session:
Dates:    July 9–July 13
Ages:     4 to 5 (potty-trained)    
Days/Times:     Monday to Friday, 9am–12:30pm    
Cost:     $115 per session

2012 Week-long Minnie & Lovie Adventures Camp Sessions:
Dates:  June 4–June 22
Ages:  5 to 11
Days/Times:  Mondays through Fridays, 9am–3pm
Cost:  $130 per week for residents; $185 per week for non-residents
Extended care:  8am–9am and 3pm–6pm (additional fees apply)

2012 Week-long Minnie & Lovie Basketball Camp Sessions:
Dates:  June 4–August 10
Ages:  5 to 12
Days/Times:  Mondays through Fridays, 9am–3pm
Cost:  $98–$122 per week for residents; $140–$175 per week for non-residents
Extended care:  8am–9am and 3pm–6pm (additional fees apply)

Afterschool: 
The program includes homework assistance, literacy, sports, group games, arts and culture, community exploration, and seasonal special events. Start times may vary based on school release time.