G.V. Daniels Recreation Center
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541 North 8th Street 325-676-6443 daniels@abilenetx.com Center Coordinator: Terrence Crisp Recreation Specialist: Justin Whiteley |
FACILITY:
G. V. Daniels has a full-court basketball gym, two large activity rooms, an after-school activity room, and a banquet /activity room that shares a kitchen with our Senior Citizen Program. The senior citizen's area consists of two billiards tables, an exercise room, and a den area. The outside park includes a playground, an outdoor basketball court, and a tennis court that is also used for walking and jogging.
FACILITY RENTAL:
Recreation Center Gymnasiums are available for rental for private use. Facilities can be rented 5 years in advance with a three day advanced notice. Cost for rental is $25 per hour for private non-fundraiser rental. A $50 deposit is required. For more information or to make a reservation contact the facility directly.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM:
The free After-School program operates from August through May. This structured, supervised program offers arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor sports, games, field trips, special events, homework help, and educational classes.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM:
The Summer Playground Program is a ten-week program available at nine sites. This is a structured well-supervised program with expanded activities similar to the after school program. Fees are as follows for 2010
Session I (4 weeks) June 7 - July 1 (Closed July 2nd and 5th)
City Resident: $80
Non-city resident: $83
Session II (4 weeks) July 6 -July 30
City Resident: $80
Non-city resident: $83
Session III (3 weeks) August 4- August 20
City Resident: $65
Non-city resident: $68
PROGRAMMING HOURS:
Monday through Friday:
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Senior Citizen Program (Lunch @ 11:30)
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - After-School Program (Ages 6-13)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday -- Facility closes at 9pm (see Leisure Guide for
scheduled activities and class times) (Check with center for open gym times)
Wednesday and Friday -- Facility closes at 6pm
Saturday and Sunday -- Facility closed (Available for rental)
