Pima County free summer recreation program lottery process begins

Lottery applications for Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation’s free summer recreation programs for children will be accepted starting today April 14, through April 18.

The programs at eight community centers are for children ages 5 to 13 years of age (5-year-olds must have completed kindergarten). The session runs June 2-July 27.

Activities include summer reading programs, group games, sports, arts and crafts, board and table games, special events, and more. Days and hours vary by center. The program is free except for some special events.

Space is limited and registration is through a lottery application. To register, visit the community center of your choice and put in a lottery application during regular business hours on April 14-18. For a list of community centers and their addresses and phone numbers, visit http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=1679.

For more information about County community center programs, please call (520) 877-6000 or visit this community center website.

The participating community centers are:

Ajo Community Center

290 Fifth St.

Ajo, AZ 85321

Phone: (520) 387-6641

Arivaca Community Center

16012 W. Universal Ranch Road

Arivaca, AZ85601

Phone: (520) 398-3010

Catalina Community Center

16562 N. Oracle Road