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“Hooked on Fishing” Day Camps

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will offer two “Hooked on Fishing” day camp options for youth ages 8-16. These programs are designed to teach campers the basics of fishing and the importance of conservation in a fun setting. 
All camps will be held at Lindale Recreation Center, located at 3133 Swantner Drive. Come and learn about fish anatomy, fishing safety, and how to bait and cast. 
► “Hooked On Fishing” Day Camp is a full day. Participants will learn about
the basics of fishing and conservation as well as take a field trip to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Fishing Hatchery. The fee is $30 a day per child which includes lunch and a snack. Please choose between the following dates:
• Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 11, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
► “Hooked on Fishing” Sensory Day Camp is a half-day program. Participants will enjoy relaxing, sensory-friendly activities that include arts and crafts, fish anatomy, fishing safety, how to bait and cast on-site at the Lindale Recreation Center. Parents or guardians may accompany their children. The fee is $15 per child. Campers will receive a snack and a camp shirt.
• Thursday, March 12, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
REGISTER ONLINE at register.ccparkandrec.com. Early registration is encouraged since each camp day has limited space.
For more information, call (361) 826-2322.
Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, please call (361) 826-3460 at least in advance.
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing quality, affordable, enrichment programs for all ages and interests. For more information about the wide variety of programs and services offered by the department, visit www.ccparkandrec.com. We invite everyone to Live. Learn. Play!
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2020 Spring Break Youth Basketball Camps

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registration for its 2020 Spring Break Youth Basketball Camps for boys and girls ages 8-17. The two camps will be offered March 9–11, from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Gym, located at 3202 Cabaniss Parkway.
Participants will go through fundamental training of the game using a variety of skills and drills. They will put these skills to practice with frequent basketball games against fellow campers. Highly experienced local High School Basketball Coach Roy De La Pena will provide professional instruction for the two camps.
REGISTER ONLINE now through March 8, at www.ccparkandrec.com (click ‘Register Online’). Participants may also register at Corpus Christi Gym on the morning of March 9. The cost for each three-day camp is $70 per camper. Youth may be registered for both camps. Space is limited to 50 participants for each three-day camp.
For more information, please contact Daniel Mora at (361) 826-3588 or email danielm3@cctexas.com.

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Spring Break ‘Vacation Station’ Camps

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Looking for fun ways to keep your children active during spring break? Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Latchkey Department’s Vacation Station camp is the answer! Sign up now for what works best for your family — whether it is one day, two days, or the entire camp.
Our trained and enthusiastic staff will keep children engaged in activities designed to keep boys and girls ages 5 to 13 busy in a safe and supervised setting. Camp activities will include creating arts and crafts, playing sports, participating in gaming tournaments, listening and learning from guest speakers and so much more! These camps are offered in collaboration with the Corpus Christi Independent School District and Calallen Independent School District during school breaks. 
► CAMP AT CORPUS CHRISTI ISD will be held Monday through Friday, March 9–13, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Galvan Elementary school located at 3126 Masterson Drive. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks will be provided for this camp. Parents are welcome to send a sack lunch with their child (no glass containers or microwaveable items, please). Camp fee is $30 per child per day. ONSITE REGISTRATION will be offered on March 4–5 at Galvan Elementary school from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE anytime now through 6:00 p.m. on March 1 at https://cclatchkey.egdata.com/parent_login.cfm.
► CAMP AT CALALLEN ISD will be held Monday through Friday, March 16–20, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Calallen East Elementary school located at 3709 Lott Avenue. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are provided. Please send a sack lunch with your child (no glass containers or microwaveable items). Camp fee is $20 per child per day. ONSITE REGISTRATION will be offered at Magee Elementary School, located at 4201 Calallen Drive, on March 4-5 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE at your convenience anytime now through 6:00 p.m. on March 1 at https://cclatchkey.egdata.com/parent_login.cfm.
For more information and space availability, call (361) 826-3499 or visit www.ccparkandrec.com (click ‘Latchkey Program’).
Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, please call (361) 826-3499 in advance.
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing quality, affordable enrichment programs for all ages and interests. For more information about the wide variety of programs and services offered by the department, visit www.ccparkandrec.com. We invite everyone to Live. Learn. Play!
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