Recreational Program - San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department

The Parks & Recreation Department teams up with local school districts in the summer to provide an eight-week, structured, supervised program for children at more than 50 sites throughout the City. The recreation-themed activities include active games, sports, arts & crafts, a weekly enrichment program in art and science and a free lunch and snack program.

The Summer Youth Program utilizes the school's gymnasium and outdoor enclosed areas. The program follows self-monitored guidelines, which will limit the number of participants per site. The Summer Youth Program maintains a 1:25 Staff to participant ratio. Participants will be grouped according to age and staff will conduct age-appropriate recreation activities.

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 – 12 year olds only at SYP School Sites

Fee: Summer Participant fees are based on a sliding scale according to income and family size. See Summer Participant Fee Chart file attached below. If you presume your family will qualify for a reduced fee, an Income Verification Form must be completed.

Summer Fee Schedule 2009 (English and Spanish) (PDF)

Requirements for Family Size Verification: (all that applies)
• Original Birth Certificates/Adoption documents for ALL children in the family
• Original & Copy of Guardianship/Power of Attorney Documents (notarized)
• Marriage Certificate (to determine lineage of child)
• Court Orders
• Foster Care Documents

NO CHILD WILL BE TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY THE FEES REQUIRED.

The SYP at School Sites Mass Registration will be held in late spring 2010.
Requirements for Registration are the following:
• Parent/Guardian must be present
• Original Birth Certificate of participant(s) • Original & Copy of Guardianship/Power of Attorney Documents (notarized)
• If applicable, the approved Income Verification Form. This form must be completed prior to the SYP Mass Registration.
• Cash or Money Order; made payable to: City of San Antonio
For more information call 207-3000

Teen Connection Summer Program
207-3000
Free

Teens can stay physically active and involved at Teen Connection sites during summer. Free supervised recreational program with gym activities available for teens ages 13 - 18. Hours vary, depending on the site.

Community Center Summer Youth Program

The Parks & Recreation Department provides a structured supervised program for children at 25 year-around Community Centers located throughout the City. The recreation-themed activities include active games, sports, and arts & crafts! All Community Centers will receive a free lunch and snack for the entire program. The program follows self-monitored guidelines, which will limit the number of participants per site. SYP at Community Centers maintains a 1:25 Staff to participant ratio. Spaces are determined by the size of the facility – 75 to 125 slots. Participants will be grouped according to age and staff will conduct age-appropriate recreation activities.

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6 – 14 year olds only at SYP Community Centers
Fee: Summer Participant fees are based on a sliding scale according to income and family size. See Summer Participant Fee Chart file attached below. If you presume your family will qualify for a reduced fee, an Income Verification Form must be completed prior to the SYP Community Center Mass Registration.

Parks and Recreation Department Year-Round Community Centers participating in the summer youth program:
Our community centers, their locations and phone numbers are: (*For TTY assistance, call 210-207-3039 (V/TTY).)

Bode, 900 Rigsby, 532-1212

Copernicus, 5003 Lord, 648-1072

Cuellar, 5626 San Fernando, 436-0908

Dawson, 2500 E. Commerce, 227-1627

Denver Heights, 300 Porter, 533-5242

Dorie Miller Community Center, 2802 Martin Luther King Drive, 333-4650

Garza, 1450 Mira Vista, 435-6806

(Virginia) Gill, 7902 Westshire, 675-2123

Hamilton, 10700 Nacogdoches, 654-7749

Harlandale, 300 Sussex, 924-8021

Meadowcliff, 1240 Pinn Road, 674-0820

Miller's Pond, 6175 Old Pearsall Road, 623-2900

Normoyle, 700 Culberson, 924-0770

Palm Heights Center, 1201 W. Malone, 922-1034

Ramirez Center, 1011 Gillette Blvd., 921-0681

Father Roman Center, 11030 Ruidosa, 627-2138

San Juan Brady Gardens Center, 2307-S. Calaveras, 225-5410

South San Center, 2031 Quintana, 927-1640

Southside Lions Center, 3100 Hiawatha, 532-1502

Tobin, 1900 W. Martin, 225-0941

Ward Center, 435 E. Sunshine, 732-2481

Woodard Center, 1011 Locke, 225-5445

(Jean) Yates Center, 528 Rasa Drive, 673-1152

Hours: Vary. Please contact your Community Center.

Requirements for Income Verification: (all that applies)
• Parent/Guardian must be present
• 2007 Federal Income Tax Return and W-2 Form
• 2008-2009 School Free or Reduced Lunch Qualification Form
• Social Security Income Documents
• TANF Documents, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and/or Chip award documents
• Any other Public/Government Benefit Award Documents
• Notarized Employment Verification Document

Requirements for Family Size Verification: (all that applies)
• Original Birth Certificates/Adoption documents for ALL children in the family
• Original & Copy of Guardianship/Power of Attorney Documents (notarized)
• Marriage Certificate (to determine lineage of child)
• Court Orders
• Foster Care Documents

NO CHILD WILL BE TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY THE FEES REQUIRED.

Requirements for Registration are the following:
• Parent/Guardian must be present
• Original Birth Certificate of participant(s)
• Original & Copy of Guardianship/Power of Attorney Documents (notarized)
• If applicable, the approved Income Verification Form.
• Cash or Money Order; made payable to: City of San Antonio

For more information call 207-3000.

Summer Nutrition Program
207-3000
The Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Summer Nutrition Program funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant at more than 75 sites each summer. Food is served at summer youth recreation sites and other agencies throughout the summer program. High quality meals similar to those served during the school year by the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs are offered free for youngsters ages 18 and under at the pre-approved sites. Meals are usually served around 11:30 a.m. and snacks at 3 p.m. Children do not have to be registered at the site in order to participate in the Food Program. Check back for Summer 2009 information.

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided at the sites listed. In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write:
USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C., 20250-9410
Or call 202-260-1026, 866-632-9992 (toll-free)
or 202-401-0216 (TDD).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Teen Connection Summer Program

207-3000
Teens ages 13 to 18 can stay physically active and involved at one of the Teen Connection program sites located at middle and high schools around the City. This program offers a safe, supervised free open gym program. The recreation-themed curriculum includes active games and sports. Monday through Friday during the summer program.

Parks and Recreation Department Year-Round Community Centers:
Our community centers, their locations and phone numbers are: (*For TTY assistance, call 210-207-3039 (V/TTY).)