SUBJECT
Monthly Update on Current Programs & Services
Mansfield Activities Center: Kids Zone is off to a great start with 48 kids each week and several on the waitlist. The day camp is housed at Annette Perry Elementary this summer and they have been active with games, crafts, special guests, water parks, and field trips. This summer the program expanded from 36 to 48 kids and it is going well. In addition, several mini camps are offered, along with regular programming, day camp, and rentals. There were 713 recreation program registrations and 332 athletic program registrations (mainly pickleball). The big event offered on Friday, June 10 had 229 participants in two different sessions for Family Nerf Night. Participants were divided into four teams and played a variety of timed games including Hunger Games, Team Combat, Zombies vs Humans, and Parents vs Kids.
Senior Lifestyles: The Mansfield Senior Lifestyles program celebrated Juneteenth with 40 Seniors enjoyed trivia pages, festive bingo sponsored by Humana, and an amazing crispy chicken tender lunch. Our senior took a trip to the Frontiers of Flight Museum with 13 participants making a fund filled day of it. The next trip will be the Kimball Art Museum. Daily there are about 31 participants with about 56 senior program participants.
The First Methodist Church of Mansfield will be bringing their Special Needs Group to volunteer on July 21, 2022 with the Senior Lifestyles Program. The group will sponsor lunch, visit with the seniors, play bingo, and present the seniors with a handmade gift. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed Senior Citizens Day a holiday to raise awareness about issues that affect senior citizens and their quality of life. Senior Citizens Day celebration will take place on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the MAC.
Nature Education: Growing Up Wild and Eco Explores preschool programs help students learn about nature in weekly classes. Little Explorers preschool program meets once a month to learn about a new animal, meet a live animal, read a book, make a related craft, and go for a small hike. June 2nd, 15 students learned about ecosystems during our Terrarium Workshop program. June 2nd, 18 kids came out to have a fun time painting rocks to take home or hide through our parks. June 6-10 Nature Education Camp had 17 campers that learned about outdoor adventures like archery, fishing, camping, and Leave No Trace. June 12th, 10 Girl Scouts learned about art through nature activities and created their own recycled seed paper. June 13-17 Nature Education Camp had 12 campers that learned about animals that call Texas home and met our Wildlife Ambassadors to get an up-close look at these critters. July 18-29 there will be weekly Nature Education Camps that are set to host 15-20 participants weekly.
Oliver Nature Park Field Trips started up with 3 daycares coming out to the park, teaching 90 students about nature while hiking through the park and completing hands-on learning stations. Kayaking tours for June took place on June 4th & 26th where 23 guests enjoyed a scenic tour of Mountain Creek learning about plants and animals that were spotted along the way. July will offer summer programs such as kayaking tours, animal classes, field trips, and more.
Athletics: The Mansfield Youth Baseball Association hosted games from the World Series at Skinner Sports Complex and Big League Dreams. Several soccer teams have rented fields this June and July. Mansfield Soccer Association hosted try-outs for their new team competitive team FC Mansfield. Mansfield Girls Softball Association hosted clinics for new players to learn the fundamentals and get involved. FieldhouseUSA hosted a flag football and lacrosse clinic outside on the fields.
The Red White Rockin’ TRI will be hosted at Hawaiian Falls this Friday, July 29. The Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament help at FieldhouseUSA will take place from August 5-7, 2022. This annual tournament is sanctioned by USA Pickleball and is known for efficiency, exceeding expectations with a focus on a remarkable player experience.
PREPARED BY
Amanda Alms, Assistant Director
Amanda.Alms@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-728-3395