Recreation Briefs

The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open has planned a golf clinic at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lied Memorial Boys & Girls Club, 2850 Lindell Road. The event is in partnership with The First Tee of Southern Nevada for members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas and Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson. PGA TOUR professional and former UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Bill Lunde will be on-hand to demonstrate golf tips and techniques. For more information, visit facebook.com/jtshrinersopen.

SWIMMING LESSONS AVAILABLE FOR VALLEY RESIDENTS

Las Vegas Swim Academy, 6017 Fawn Ave., has begun registration for swimming lessons. Private, semiprivate, Baby & Me and swim team groups are available. Baby & Me classes are scheduled at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 29 through Oct. 17. All Baby & Me classes are 30 minutes long. Class size ranges from four to six students. The cost is $100 for eight classes. The pool is heated to more than 90 degrees. For more information on other swim lessons, visit lvswimacademy.com. To register by phone, call 360-2255.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS

Registration is open for summer youth camps (ages 6-15) at a variety of locations. Camp hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Aug. 24. The cost is $75 per child for the week and $70 for each additional child in the family. Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere.

Registration will close when the programs are full. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each site for details. The locations are as follows:

Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 229-1607. Ages 6-11.

Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 229-6374. Ages 6-15.

East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515. Ages 6-15.

Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 229-2488. Ages 6-15.

Children can expect a variety of age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts, crafts and nutrition training, under the supervision of trained staff members.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SPECIALTY SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS

Registration is open for specialty summer youth camps (ages 6-15) at two locations.

Camp hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, through August. The cost is $115 per child for the week and $110 for each additional child in the family, for most camps.

Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Registration will close when the programs are full.

Both locations will have limited enrollment.

Contact each location for details and enrollment. Children can expect a variety of themed specialty camps with age-appropriate activities under the supervision of trained staff members.

Both centers have a separate camp list with more details and registration codes.

The locations are:

Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 229-6359. Ages 6-15. Camps end Aug. 17.

Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1100. Ages 6-14. Camps end Aug. 24.

For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/find/recreation.htm.

TEEN COUNCILS TO GATHER FOOD DURING SWIM DAYS

Residents of all ages are invited to Souper Summer Family Swim Days at three city of Las Vegas pools. Bring two cans of soup or other canned food per person for admission. Batteries Included Summer Circuit teen councils have a goal of collecting 2,012 food items this summer. Canned goods will be donated to a local food bank.

The last scheduled Souper Summer Family Swim Days is 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday at Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St.

Regular pool fees apply without food donation. Pools remain open to the public during events.

The Batteries Included Youth Initiative is a collaboration among the city of Las Vegas, Clark County School District and Nevada Partners to ensure Las Vegas teens reach their potential by providing after-school educational activities focused on leadership, community service, career planning and preparing for college.

For more information on Batteries Included programs, registration and event fliers, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/batteriesincluded or call 229-6242.

Teen councils are at: Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road; Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St.; Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave.; Municipal Swimming Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road; East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.; Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave.; Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive; and West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

FIND ALTERNATIVE CAMPING SITES AT RED ROCK CANYON

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground, Red Rock Campground, is scheduled to close temporarily through Aug. 30 during this low-usage period.

Red Rock Campground is in the conservation area approximately two miles east of the Visitor Center on state Route 159 (West Charleston Boulevard) and is the only developed campground within the conservation area.

Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the many other camping opportunities in the area, including: backcountry camping at Red Rock Canyon with a permit, 515-5050; Valley of Fire State Park, 397-2088; Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 293-8990 or 293-8906; Death Valley National Park, 760-786-3200; Mojave National Preserve, 760-252-6100; U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 515-5400; Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, 968-8138; Potosi Pines Camp, 875-1980; and the Clark County Shooting Park, 455-2000.

Camping is allowed on Bureau of Land Management land outside of the Las Vegas Valley for up to two weeks without charge. Popular primitive (no facilities) sites include Bitter Spring Back Country Byway, Gold Butte Back Country Byway, Knob Hill, Virgin Mountains, Christmas Tree Pass and Logandale Trails System.

The BLM reminds residents that summer is the dry season and to be careful with campfires.

PROGRAM OFFERED FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

New A.G.E., a program for people 22 or older with developmental disabilities, is set for 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug. 17 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. The program offers a variety of activities and special events that promote individuality, self-esteem and independence.

The location will be closed for staff development days.

The cost is $21 for one to three days, $28 for four days and $35 for five days each week.

For more information or a registration packet, call 229-5177 or e-mail jwinder@lasvegasnevada.gov.

BEAT THE HEAT WITH SKATE SCHOOL

The Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena plans to offer ice skating lessons or brush-up tips this summer at 2400 N. Rancho Drive.

Skate school is open to anyone 3 or older.

The fee is $70 per month, which includes one lesson each week and four public ice skate sessions per month.

For more information, visit stationcasinos.com or call 631-7000.

SHOOTING COMPLEX HOSTS NIGHT SHOOT

Take aim under the stars during night shooting planned until 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 27 at all ranges of the Clark County Shooting Complex, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd.

Public shooting other days is as follows: Rifle-Pistol Range is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; Shotgun and Archery Ranges are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

For more information, call 455-2000 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/depts/parks/pages/clark-county-shooting-park.

COED YOUTH FALL FLAG FOOTBALL AVAILABLE

Registration for coed youth flag football is open through Aug. 30 for those ages 6 to 14. Play is set for Saturdays beginning in September at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road; the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.; and the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $75 per child. It includes a jersey, award and all practices and games.

For more information, call 229-1607 for the Cimarron Rose location, 229-1515 for the East Las Vegas location or 229-1100 for the Veterans Memorial location.

A birth certificate is required to register.

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL PRACTICE OFFERED AT FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wheelchair basketball practice for those ages 14 to adult is available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fremont Middle School, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. For more information, call 229-4796.

ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM SET FOR SUMMER

The Lorenzi Adaptive Recreation Program for people ages 7 to 22 with disabilities is set from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug. 17 at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Participants can try a new recreation experience every week, community outings, sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming, movies and make new friends.

The cost is $75 per child for the week and $70 for each additional child in the family.

For more information, call 229-1515 or call Andrea Anzalone at 229-4903 or 229-6358 to register.

QUAD RUGBY PRACTICE OFFERED

Quad rugby practice for players ages 14 to adult is available from 5:50 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. For more information, call 229-4796.

NIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT PLANNED

A Nite Golf Tournament is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 17 at Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road. The four-person nine-hole scramble includes a barbecue dinner and glow balls. An awards ceremony is planned as well. For more information, visit golfwildhorse.com/course-info/upcoming-golf-events.html.