Sign your little ones (ages 6-12) up for Summer Kidz Kamp, a weeklong program featuring games, swimming, gymnastics, cooking, arts and crafts, time at Cameron Park Lake, a field trip, and more. Additional summer camps include Sterling Smooth Forbes Basketball Camp, Skyhawk Sports Camps, UK International Soccer Camp, art camps, and more.  

Don’t miss pre-season swim lessons the week of May 14 and water aerobics classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Head to the Cameron Park Community Center for Welcome to Summer on May 26, a free swim day where you can register for swim lessons, camps and programs, and more. Attendees can also purchase Summer Spectacular wristbands and pool passes, enjoy class demonstrations, food and vendor booths, and giveaways.

On May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Master Gardeners are discussing houseplants, including how you can benefit from their beautification and the not-so-well-known health benefits of them.

Trucks and Tunes featuring SactoMoFo food trucks returns to Christa McAuliffe Park on May 30 from 5-8:30 p.m. Grab your loved ones for a fun evening full of food trucks, vendors, and music! 

 Mature adults are invited to a brain health activity on May 8 at 10:30 a.m. and bingo at 1 p.m. They can also avail of numerous classes, including Tai Chi for Better Balance, Modified Zumba, and pickleball.

Gather your family, friends, and co-workers to form a team and sign up for adult softball. Games are held at Rasmussen Park, and the early bird fee is $470 per team before May 25. 

Pick up a copy of the new Summer Activity Guide to see all of the programs, camps, activities, and special events on tap for the season. New offerings include social dance workshops, conversational Spanish, and reading comprehension classes.    

On June 30 at 2 p.m., head to Cameron Park Lake for Summer Spectacular. Beginning at 2 p.m., enjoy swimming at the lagoon, refreshments, food, vendors, a kids’ carnival, live music, and a stunning fireworks show.

By Tina Helm