Clark County Parks & Recreation

Youth aged 6 to 12 participated in a fun-filled day of basketball fundamentals at the Whitney Recreation Center on Monday. This event was presented by Courtside Moms Media in partnership with Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc.

Coaches included Wendy Sparks, mother of UNLV Alumni Khem Birch of the Spanish Basketball Club Basquet Girona; Daynia La-Force, mother of Florida State University graduate Terance Mann from the LA Clippers and other professional basketball moms who shared their expertise on basic basketball skills, teamwork and sportsmanship.

The Cardboard Boat Regatta at Desert Breeze Aquatic Center is taking place on August 2 from 5-8pm. The event includes open swim time, boat races, prizes, music and more! Expand your creativity and boat building skills by creating a boat made of only cardboard and duct tape to compete in the boat races. Prizes will be awarded to most creative ship, fastest ship and the biggest (cruise) ship. https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/nvclarkctywt.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=192858405

Check out the 2024 Art & Craft Show at Cora Coleman Senior Center (2100 Bonnie Lane 89156) on July 24 from 9am-2pm. The event includes live demos from Cora Coleman instructors. The event is free and does not require registration.

Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center is accepting entries for ofrendas, calavera poems, and visual art for the 2024 Life in Death Festival. Full submission information for the entries can be found at https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/parks___recreation/cultural_division/winchester_dondero_cultural_center/life_in_death_festival.php.

Join Melvin Ennis Recreation Center to celebrate their first anniversary and gear up for the new school year on Friday, August 9 from 6-8:30pm. Enjoy a water slide, food, school supplies, backpacks, hair cuts, immunizations, resources, and more (while supplies last). School Aged Children MUST be present to receive supplies. This event is free for all to attend.

Join us on Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m for "John Howell: Early Las Vegas Pioneer" with guest speaker Nathan Harper (Southern Nevada Water Authority) to learn about the life and legacy of this southern Nevada pioneer.

Free admission. Doors open at 6 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. The program will be held inside the Boulder City Depot building at the Clark County Museum.

Join us September 11-13 for Camp Silver Pines at Camp Lee Canyon. This three-day, two-night camping experience is designed with seniors in mind. Enjoy group cabin living and meals while participating in a variety of exciting activities at our camp, such as hiking, outdoor cooking, exercise, arts and crafts, workshops and more. Register now at https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/nvclarkctywt.wsc/search.html?SessionID=2b155c647f4174e10b6fcee2420823e4e724bf2acd00138785e9ea26b735f0abb550e102bad7eafd708da7ed1638538ba616b3c8c2fdb8a20f322691f759ba37&module=AR&type=OUTDO&_csrf_token=oV6N0B69066T284D2B3M225S6S4L5G6C1S5J3Q4W4S726V4U705E6R5P4E545773625V4961015H5Q595F66575Y5751065M6C6G456U5N5U55541U5X465A4Z185W5T5I.

The Clark County Athletic Conference is proud to announce the start of our 2024 high school basketball league! They are excited to resume their new tradition of highlighting a player each week for their outstanding sportsmanship. This award recognizes players who demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive attitude throughout the game. It celebrates their commitment to fair play, respect for opponents, and dedication to the spirit of the game.

Congratulations to Ayresseon Andrews from Pearson (New Directions) as the first recipient of the sportsmanship certificate of the week!

Immerse yourself in an evening of gentle movement accompanied by the sounds of crystal singing bowls this Thursday at 6:30pm at Whitney Recreation Center. Please bring your own mat and pillow. This event is free and open to ages 18+, regardless of experience. Co-hosted with MADD Nevada.

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Check out these photos from Bob Price Recreation Center's Play Like a Girl basketball clinic from earlier this week.

Learn the basics of volleyball at Bob Price Recreation Center on Friday nights for kids ages 8-15 beginning July 19. Sign up at https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/nvclarkctywt.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=186423604.

On August 2, 2024 from 9:00-11:00am, Whitney Recreation Center is hosting a Back to School Brunch and Resource Fair.

They will have breakfast, food, fun, music, games, activities for the kids and crucial community resources for children and families such as the dental checkups, vision testing, and educational resources.

Silverado Ranch Community Center is accepting sign-ups for several senior programs. Express your inner artist at the monthly art workshops featuring a memorable artist to be inspired by! August and September books have been chosen for their Book Club - read along with them and enjoy a lively discussion. https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/parks___recreation/facilities/silverado_ranch_community_center.php

The Clark County Museum proudly presents its latest temporary exhibit, “Voting in the Valley,” which is on display now until October 21. This exhibit feature selection memorabilia from the Clark County Museum and Clark County Elections Department, focusing on some of the historic local, state, and federal elections.

The 4th Annual Meet Your Commissioner and Leaders of the Future Conference took place at the end of June for teens in our Leaders of the Future program. The two-day conference offered attendees the opportunity to acquire professional development skills and community resources, understand the decision-making processes of the Board of County Commissioners, meet with County Officials, and attend professional workshops featuring guest speakers.

Cora Coleman Senior Center is hosting an Open House on July 10 from 8:30am-3:00pm. During the open house, seniors will be able to meet the staff and instructors, learn about the center, participate in demos, enjoy a breakfast snack, and participate in a lunch and learn.

Celebrate American composers from classical to jazz to Broadway at Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center on July 27 at 6pm. Grab your tickets now at https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/nvclarkctywt.wsc/search.html?SessionID=?&module=PST.

🌳🌟 Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month! 🌟🌳 This July, we join the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in celebrating “Where You Belong.” For nearly 40 years, this annual event has highlighted the vital role of parks and recreation in fostering inclusive, vibrant, and resilient communities. 🏞️✨
Clark County provides safe, accessible spaces where connections are made, memories are created, and a sense of belonging thrives. Let’s unite and uplift the reasons why parks truly embody the essence of belonging. 🤗❤️
Visit our Parks Locator Tool to find a park near you! https://parkslocator.clarkcountynv.gov/

From all of us at Clark County Parks and Recreation, have a safe and happy Fourth of July! In observation of the holiday, all Clark County Parks and Recreation buildings and offices will be closed today.

Sign up for Summer Camp at Wi******er Dondero Cultural Center July 9 to August 2 on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am-2pm for ages 5-11. Camp will include art makers, cultural exploration, mindful movement, young entrepreneurs workshop, and performing arts. Register for camp at the Wi******er front desk!

Little Bobcats Summer Camp at Bob Price Recreation Center is now accepting July sign-ups for your kids (ages 3.5-5 who are potty-trained). Register now at https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/nvclarkctywt.wsc/search.html?location=BPCC&mod=AR&_csrf_token=cb0Y6O6G1P05282Z3A2O2I475S4C4W560E73494Z58685O605F4C196U4R554K085W614T4W1E4Q4I6N516J5G5T5D4S6N5N4X584O725V4S5252096B4C6F6I01564L5N.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Clark County Museum's next guest lecture on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 p.m. Archaeologist Virginia Lucas will present "Lost City Museum: A Hidden Gem on Southern Nevada's Arrowhead Trail." The Lost City Museum will soon celebrate its 90th Anniversary, and while the building has had some additions through the years, it remains a place for people to learn about the indigenous peoples that lived and thrived in the Moapa Valley a thousand years ago.

The community commemorated Juneteenth at Pearson Community Center. The celebration included drum circles, dance performances, spoken word artists, Black Wall Street with community and craft vendors, food trucks with good eats, bounce house and splash pad for the kids, and DJ and car show.

Twas the night before Juneteenth and Whitney Recreation Center hosted an evening of fellowship including a catered dinner, local small businesses, community resources, and a screening of the movie, "Silver Dollar Road."

"Voting in the Valley" is a temporary exhibit in the Heritage Gallery featuring elections memoriblia from the Clark County Museum and Clark County Elections Department through the 20th century. The exhibit will focus on some of the historic elections for local, state and federal elections as well telling the story of the evolution of elections in the Las Vegas Valley. The exhibit will be opening on June 28th with a free opening reception from 6pm-8pm and will close on Octber 21.

Please join us at Walnut Recreation Center for their annual Summer Movie Series this Friday. There will be food, music, inflatables, and fun for the whole family! This event is free to the public and all ages are welcome. For more information, please call 702.455.8402.

Campers at Paradise Recreation Center recently got to take on Chance in a ball hockey clinic hosted by the Vegas Golden Knights! Thank you to the VGK Foundation for making this happen.