Social Activities

Provide the community with a positive experience that will benefit them emotionally, socially, and/or educationally.

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES

TOTAL TOT TIME

Come and play with your children in the gym! The emphasis of this program is placed on socialization with parent and child as well as on socializing with other 1-5 year olds. Play with a parachute, crawl through tunnels, jump rope, bowl, or just play tag! Age: 1-5 No Cost EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER 17794 Jan 3-May 25 T,Th 10:15am-12:15pm WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17444 Jan 6-May 26 M,F 10:15am-12:15pm I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 17868 Jan 11-May 24 W 10:15am-12:15pm

LET IT SNOW

We will celebrate the season with fun activities centered around snowflakes, snowmen, and all things winter. Children will enjoy hot chocolate and snacks. Please have your child wear a favorite scarf! Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 17885 Jan 12 Th 10am-11am

PICASSO BABIES

Help your preschooler (1-5 yr. olds) discover their inner Picasso as they explore the exciting world of art and crafts. Participants will make several keepsake items and learn the skills to create their very own masterpieces! Parents must participate with their child. Age: 3-5 CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $6.25 HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER 17778 Jan 14 Sa 10am-10:45am 17779 Feb 11 Sa 10am-10:45am 17780 Mar 11 Sa 10am-10:45am 17781 Apr 15 Sa 10am-10:45am 17782 May 13 Sa 10am-10:45am

MESS MAKERS

Parents will pair with their preschooler for arts, crafts, music, and movement. Get energized moving to the music. Have fun and explore your inner artist with markers, paint, glitter and glue. After each class you will have a project to take home. Age: 1-5 CR Fee: $4.50 NCR Fee: $9.50 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17569 Jan 23-Feb 13 M 9:30am-10:15am 17655 Jan 14-Feb 4 Sa 10am-10:45am

HEARTS GALORE

Hearts, hearts, and more hearts! Bring your preschooler and join us to celebrate this love-filled holiday with stories, crafts, and snacks. Don’t forget to dress your child in red! Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 17886 Feb 2 Th 10am-11am

CANVAS AND CUPCAKES

Love to create? Come create a masterpiece of your own. Enjoy painting your canvas and a cupcake treat too. Just bring the artist in you and be ready for some fun. Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER 17840 Feb 8 W 11am-12pm 17841 Apr 5 W 11am-12pm

Get your preschool child into the holiday spirit by creating some holiday cookies that taste as good as they look. Baked cookies will be ready for your child to decorate using icing and sprinkles. Parent/ adult participation required. Age: 3-5 CR Fee: $1.25 NCR Fee: $6.25 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17546 Feb 10 F 11am-11:45am 17548 Apr 5 W 11am-11:45am

LOVE BUGS

Have you caught the love bug? Let’s celebrate our loved ones with a Valentine’s Day story, craft, and snack. Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER 17842 Feb 14 T 11am-12pm

DR. SEUSS DAY, HOORAY!

You’re invited to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday! We’ll enjoy some classic stories, fun activities, and a special snack. Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER 17844 Mar 2 Th 11am-12pm

TOTS ‘N’ TUNES

Instruments and music will be used to engage your toddlers, while teaching them social/emotional learning skills. Music, props, and dance games are tools to keep their minds and bodies active. Parent participation greatly encouraged. Age: 4 and under CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 18089 Mar 8-Mar 29 W 10am-11am

SUPER SHAMROCKS

Calling all “Lucky Leprechauns!” Your child will follow the rainbow to the pot of gold where we will make a shamrock craft, enjoy a snack, and celebrate being green. Age: 2-4 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 17884 Mar 16 Th 10am-11am

SHAM ROCKIN’ GOOD TIME

Join us for a celebration of all things St. Patrick’s! We will make a St. Patrick’s Day-themed craft, listen to Irish folk tales and music, and enjoy green snacks. Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER 17843 Mar 17 F 11am-12pm Does your child have a passion for art? Do they need a large canvas? Then please bring your child to Campus Hills. Concrete doodling provides an opportunity for kids to use their imagination and draw life size art work and brighten up the colors in your local park! Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $12 NCR Fee: $17 I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 17871 Apr 11-May 30 T,Th 11am-12pm

EARTH DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS

Preschoolers will create eco-friendly art projects using recycled products. They will learn about their natural environment and how to care for their home - planet earth. Snacks will be served. Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 17883 Apr 20 Th 10am-11am

HATS OFF TO MOM

Join us in a tea party celebrating the many hats that mothers wear. We’ll enjoy snacks and make a take-home gift for mom. Feel free to wear your favorite hat! Age: 2-5 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER 17845 May 3 W 11am-12pm

YOUTH AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES

CREATIVE KIDS ARTS AND CRAFTS

Join us for this new program. Participants will use a range of materials and inspirations, and will explore color, texture, and theme to develop their own creative voice. Age: 7-12 CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17559 Jan 14-Feb 4 Sa 11:30am-12:30pm

ADVENTURES WITH LEGOS

Adventure with Legos will give children from ages 7-12 the opportunity to create Lego projects. In order to participate, registrants must have completed 1st grade by the start of the program. Age: 7-12 CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $10.75 HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER 17746 Jan 10-Feb 7 T 6pm-6:45pm 17747 Feb 14-Mar 14 T 6pm-6:45pm 17748 Mar 21-Apr 18 T 6pm-6:45pm 17749 Apr 25-May 23 T 6pm-6:45pm Time to turn up with painting, popular music, dance and conversation! Enjoy an evening of art projects and the most popular music that kids listen to. Spaces go fast for this course so get yours ASAP. Age: 7-12 CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $8 HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER 17738 Jan 23 M 6pm-8pm 17739 Feb 20 M 6pm-8pm 17740 Mar 20 M 6pm-8pm 17741 Apr 17 M 6pm-8pm 17742 May 15 M 6pm-8pm

OPEN REC

Come participate in a variety of fun activities including billiards, foosball, darts, and board games. Age: 7-19 CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $5 CFLRC AT LYON PARK 17450 Jan 3-May 31 M-Sa 6pm-8:30pm

OPEN ROLLER SKATING

Do you enjoy roller skating? If so, come join us at W.D. Hill Recreation Center for open skate. Drop-in fees apply and payment, if applicable, will be taken on-site. Please bring your own skates. Age: 5 and up CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $5 W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 18082 May 6-May 27 Sa 12pm-2pm

HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING

Get your youth into the holiday spirit by creating some holiday cookies that taste as good as they look. Baked cookies will be ready for your child to decorate using icing and sprinkles. Age: 6-12 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17545 Feb 9 Th 6pm-7pm 17547 Apr 6 Th 6pm-7pm

VALENTINE CARD MAKING

Join us for an afternoon of card-making just in time for Valentine’s Day. Follow one of the templates or make your own unique creation. Age: 7-12 CR Fee: $1.50 NCR Fee: $6.50 I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 17882 Feb 9 Th 5:30pm-6:30pm

HOME SCHOOLERS' FUN FRIDAY

Do you know any children that are homeschooled and are interested in having access to a gymnasium for free play? We will provide all of the supplies needed for you and your child to have a great time and get some exercise. Adult supervision is needed for children to participate. Age: 5-12 No Cost W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 18077 Apr 14-May 26 F 10am-12pm

Fun Caravan is all about highlighting the fun, games, and exciting offerings at your local parks. Fun Caravan is a mobile program that brings recreation to communities throughout Durham by providing a variety of fun, active, and recreational experiences for families with children up to 12 years old. The program offers a variety of unstructured activities in the park. All children must be supervised by a caregiver at least 16 years old. No registration is required. Come drop in and join us. Weather permitting, we will be at a park near you! Age: 12 and under No Cost FOREST HILLS PARK 18043 Apr 10 M 1pm-2:30pm WEST POINT ON THE ENO 18044 May 3 W 2pm-4pm

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Bring your entire family to movie night at Campus Hills. On the 4th Friday of each month, we will enjoy popcorn, drinks, and a movie that the entire family will enjoy. Sit back, relax, and let us entertain you for the evening. Doors open at 5:30, showtime is at 6 p.m. No Cost I.R. HOLMES, SR. RECREATION CENTER 17869 Mar 3 F 6pm-8pm 17870 Mar 31 F 6pm-8pm Love to create? Bring the family and come create a masterpiece of your own. Enjoy painting your canvas that your family can join together to create one creative masterpiece. Just bring the artist in you and enjoy some fun. Each family member attending must register. Age: 5 and up CR Fee: $4 NCR Fee: $9 EDISON JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER 17837 Mar 10 F 5:30pm-6:30pm

PLAY MORE WITH US AT THE PARK

PLAY MORE with us at the park! Grab your family and friends as we gather for sandwiches, s’mores and games. The Fire Department will be on hand for you to explore the fire trucks and help prepare the s’mores. Games compliments of DPR’s Fun Caravan. Each family member will need to register individually. We are looking forward to seeing you there. No Cost RIVER FOREST PARK 17671 Feb 25 Sa 12pm-2pm EDGEMONT PARK 17672 Apr 22 Sa 12pm-2pm SHERWOOD PARK 17673 May 6 Sa 12pm-2pm

TEEN NIGHT

Have nothing to do on a Friday? Looking for a safe and relaxing atmosphere? Look no further! Come out to play basketball, video games, surf the Internet, learn to dance and much more. Participants 18 years old will be asked to present a valid high school ID in order to participate. HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER Age: 13-17 CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $5 17765 Jan 13-May 26 F 7pm-9pm WEAVER STREET RECREATION CENTER Age: 13-19 CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $5 18010 Jan 6-May 26 F 7pm-10pm W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 18076 Jan 6-May 26 F 6pm-9pm WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17602 Jan 6-May 26 F 6pm-8:30pm

TEEN NIGHT: LET’S PLAY

Board games, video games, and card games, we will be playing all of the classics like Monopoly, Uno, and video games like Mario Cart and 2K. There will be something for everyone so come out and join the fun. Age: 13-18 No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17516 Jan 27 F 6pm-8pm

My Durham Teen Programming

"For Teens, Built by Teens,” that’s how we roll!

Durham Parks and Recreation offers free, drop-in programming and activities Monday-Friday for all teens between the ages of 13 and 18 years old.

From gardening, video game tournaments, and indoor hockey to park clean-ups, crafts and job readiness, we are providing a place for the teens in our community to have fun, hang out, and be active!

For more information about the My Durham locations and program times being offered this year, please visit the Teen page on our website at DPRPlayMore.org.

#MYDURHAM

This is a time to come to express your thoughts and feelings. Come out to share your creative writings and journals in non-judgmental space. Age: 13-18 No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17517 Feb 10 F 6pm-8pm

TEEN NIGHT: BASKETBALL SKILLS CHALLENGE

This is a “NBA All-Star” -style challenge where you will be putting your passing, shooting, ball handling ability on displays in a fun competitive atmosphere. Age: 13-18 No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17518 Mar 31 F 6pm-8pm

TEEN NIGHT: BEAUTY NIGHT

Come out to enjoy a fun night of sharing beauty tips: make up lessons on how to create a flawless look and hair weaving installation techniques. Age: 13-18 No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17584 Apr 28 F 6pm-8pm

TEEN NIGHT: 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL

Get two of your favorite teammates that you know can get buckets and come out for a night of food, prizes and fun. Age: 13-18 No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17585 May 26 F 6pm-8pm

MATURE ADULT ACTIVITIES

TUESDAY CARD GAMES

Experience a fun card game in a relaxing and congenial atmosphere. See familiar faces and also make some new acquaintances. Age: 55 and up No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17610 Jan 3-Apr 25 T 4:30pm-8:30pm

LET’S GET TOGETHER!

There are lots of things we can do when we “Get Together.” This program is planned based on your interests and feedback. Anything from a checkers tournament, guest speaker or discussion group, to movie and popcorn. Your help in planning and leading is always welcomed, so “Lets Get Together!” Age: 55 and up No Cost W.D. HILL RECREATION CENTER 18071 Jan 3-May 25 T,Th 10am-12pm Experience a fun card game in a relaxing and congenial atmosphere. See familiar faces and also make some new acquaintances. Age: 55 and up No Cost WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17611 Jan 6-May 26 F 4:30pm-8:30pm

DOMINOES

Dominoes for seniors is a very helpful way to help stimulate brain activity, since it requires focus, attention, concentration and the use of strategy techniques. Dominoes is a family of tile-based games played with gaming pieces. So if your interested come out and fellowship and enjoy a game of dominoes! Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $17 HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER 17603 Jan 9-Jan 30 M 11am-12:30pm 17604 Feb 6-Feb 27 M 11am-12:30pm 17605 Mar 6-Mar 27 M 11am-12:30pm 17606 Apr 3-Apr 24 M 11am-12:30pm 17607 May 1-May 22 M 11am-12:30pm

BINGO

Stop in and enjoy playing bingo with others who love the game. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $0 NCR Fee: $17 HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER 17524 Jan 4-Jan 25 W 10am-11:30am 17525 Feb 1-Feb 22 W 10am-11:30am 17527 Apr 5-Apr 26 W 10am-11:30am 17526 Mar 1-Mar 29 W 10am-11:30am 17528 May 3-May 24 W 10am-11:30am

LINE DANCING

Line dance refers to a range of choreographed routines danced in a group without partners. It’s a great workout for the body and mind; participants will learn a limited number of basic level dances. Comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes are suggested. No prior experience is required. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17572 Jan 4-Jan 25 W 9am-10am 17573 Feb 1-Feb 22 W 9am-10am 17574 Mar 1-Mar 22 W 9am-10am 17575 Apr 12-May 3 W 9am-10am 17576 May 10-May 31 W 9am-10am Stay snug as a bug in a rug and shout out your winter afternoon “I’ve got BINGO!” Sit in the comfort of your own home and play a variety of BINGO games. Sometimes there will be a prize! Bring your warmest mug of hot beverage, put on your coziest winter outfit and have some good old-fashioned FUN! Age: 55 and up No Cost VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 17625 Jan 31 T 2pm-3:30pm 17626 Feb 7 T 2pm-3:30pm 17627 Feb 14 T 2pm-3:30pm 17628 Feb 21 T 2pm-3:30pm 17629 Feb 28 T 2pm-3:30pm 17621 May 9 T 2pm-3:30pm 17622 May 16 T 2pm-3:30pm 17623 May 23 T 2pm-3:30pm 17624 May 30 T 2pm-3:30pm

MEET UP FOR LUNCH

No matter what you crave, Durham is a “foodie” town. The cuisine ranges from old Durham standbys to up-and-coming places that are tantalizing. Mature Adults are invited to whet their appetites, join old friends and make some new ones. We’ll meet up at three select restaurants and have lunch. Participants will be notified of the venues and menus prior to each outing. Participants will depart from and return to Walltown Recreation Center in a van for transportation to and from the restaurant and each participant will be responsible for his/ her/their meal costs. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 WALLTOWN PARK RECREATION CENTER 17612 Jan 19 Th 12pm-2:30pm 17613 Feb 16 Th 12pm-2:30pm 17614 Mar 16 Th 12pm-2:30pm 17615 May 18 Th 12pm-2:30pm

A DAY AT THE CASINO!

Calling all amateur and seasoned casino players! We are off to Cherokee, NC, to play table games, slot machines, and video poker. We’ll stop for breakfast and eat lunch and dinner at the casino. The cost of meals is not reflected in the price. Depart Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S. Alston Avenue). Please arrive by 5:45 a.m. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $80 NCR Fee: $95 17334 May 23 T 5:45am-11:15pm