Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Bridgeport, WV Parks & Recreation Summer Newsletter


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"Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs"
In This Issue
Summer Activity Guide
Benedum Festival 2011
Dive-In Movie
Tennis Lessons
Space Camp
UK Elite Soccer
Junior Lifeguard Program
Aqua Fit Aerobics
Swim Lessons
Discount Tickets
Pool Season Passes
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2011 Summer Activity Guide Now Available

 
The Summer Activity Guide is now available for download. Hard copies will be availabe and distributed through the local schools in a few days. This guide contains all information for the Bridgeport Pool, Camps, Classes, and Special Events.
Benedum Festival 2011
  
July 8 - 9 at Bridgeport City Park
Free Admisson!
festival
  
Bring Your Lawn Chairs and Enjoy the Fun!

There will be live music, inflatables, bingo, food, face painting, and much more!
Dive-In Movie
Family Fun and Float Night and the Great Cardboard Boat Race  
  
The Great Cardboard Boat Race will be held at 7:00pm on Friday, July 15.  Get your family or friends to design and build your own boat made ONLY of cardboard and duct tape! No Entry Fee. Trophies and DQ prizes will be awarded.
Bring your rafts and enjoy a viewing of the movies Jaws on the 25X14 inflatable movie screen.  The movie will begin at dusk (around 9pm).

Jaws

Regular Pool Admission Prices Apply (or Pool Pass) Bridgeport Pool
Tennis Lessons
  
Youth tennis lessons will now be offered throughtout the month of July.
  
Session I: July 5 - 8                Tuesday - Friday
Session II: July 11 - 14           Monday - Thursday
Session III:  July 18 - 21         Monday - Thursday



For more information, call or visit the Benedum Civic Center at 304-842-8240.
Summer Space Camp
  
Space Camp will begin July 18 - 22, 2011. Participants will be engaged through hands-on activities including rocket balloons, rocket racer, model rockets, and much more! There is still room available to register.  

9:00am-12:00pm daily. $100/session
Open to all children ENTERING 3rd-6th grades
Max Enrollment of 50
Instructed by Kay Burnette and Kellee Shuttleworth

To register, visit the Benedum Civic Center or call for more information.
UK Elite Summer Soccer
  
U.K. Elite Soccer Schools are designed to take players 10-18 to the next level of skill.  Prepare individual players for more advanced technical skills and an understanding of individual and group tactics.

 July 18-22, 2011
Bridgeport City Park
1/2 Day:  9am-12pm - $125
Full Day: 9am-3pm - $185

For more information call or visit the Benedum Civic Center at 304-842-8240.
Junior Lifeguard Program
  
Ages 11-14 can participate in this pre-lifeguard training.  They will be exposed to life guarding techniques, swimming skill, pool operations, pool chemicals and chemistry, public relations, interviewing and finding jobs.  Class size is limited.

July 25 - 27, 2011      Monday-Wednesday 
9:30am - 11:00am  
$25 per person 

For more information call or visit the Benedum Civic Center at 304-842-8240.
Aqua Fit Aerobics
 
Instruced by Mary Ann Renzelli and Stacey Bolle.  Try this low-impact workout this summer! There is still spaces available.  Spaces are limited so register soon!  

Mondays and Wednesdays - 6:30-7:30pm
 August 1-August 24 - $45
  
Swim Lessons

Swim lessons will begin July 11 - 22, 2011. There is still room available. For more information call 304-842-8240.   

 
Discount Tickets

Discount Tickets Available for:
Idlewild
Kennywood
Sandcastle

Cash payments are ONLY accepted at the Benedum Civic Center. Tickets are good for all parks during normal summer operating hours.   
Pool Season Passes
   
Pool passes now on sale! Pictures will be available in the office.  Weekdays from 11:30am - 7:00pm and weekends during normal office hours.
 
For more information on prices visit our activity guide or call Benedum Civic Center at 304-842-8240.
 
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