Programs

Swimming Lessons
Registration begins Monday, May 5, 2008 at the Frank Cochran Center

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This year there will be two (2) registration sessions to allow the working public an opportunity to participate in our swimming lessons.

Registration Session I: 8:00 - 11:00
(Only 75% of the available spaces will be filled during this session.)

Registration Session II: 5:30 - 7:00
(Only 25% of the available spaces will be filled during this session.)

Fees per 2 week session:
City Residents-$35(Second child in same session, $30.00, 3rd child, $25.00)
Out of City Residents-$40.00 (Second child in same session $35.00, 3rd child, $30.00)

Highland Park Swim Classes
Session I June 2-12		Session II June 16-July 26		Session III July 14-24
9:00-9:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.	9:00-9:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.	9:00-9:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.
	Beginner 6 & up		Beginner 6 & up		Beginner 6 & up
	Level 3		Level 3		Level 3
	Level 4		Level 4		Level 4
					Level 5/6

10:00-10:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.	10:00-10:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.	10:00-10:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.
	Beginner 6 & up		Beginner 6 & up		Beginner 6 & up
	Level 3		Level 3		Level 3
	Level 5/6		Level 4 Level 5/6		Level 5/6

11:00-11:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.	11:00-11:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.	11:00-11:45	Beginner 3-5 yr.
	Beginner 6 & up		Beginner 6 & up		Beginner 6 & up
	Level 3		Level 3		Level 3
	Level 4		Level 4		Level 4
	Parent & Infant		Parent & Infant		Parent & Infant

5:30-6:15	Beginner 6 & up	5:30-6:15	Beginner 6 & up	5:30-6:15	Beginner 6 & up
	Level 3		Level 3		Level 3
	Level 4		Level 4		Level 5

	Parent & Infant		Parent & Infant		Parent & Infant

6:30-7:15	Beginner 3-5 yr.	6:30-7:15	Beginner 3-5 yr.	6:30-7:15	Beginner 3-5 yr.
	Beginner 6 & up		Beginner 6 & up		Beginner 6 & up
	Level 3		Level 3		Level 3
	Level 5		Level 5		Level 4
	Adult Beginner		Adult Beginner		Adult Beginner

Class schedule may change, but session dates will not change.

Public Swim
Highland Park Pool $2 admission & Velma Young Pool $2 admission
Pools open May 26 - August 3, 2008
Highland Park Pool will be open 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm July 4 - July 6
Both Highland and Velma Young pools will be closed June 30 - July 3
For more information, call 485-1904

Youth Baseball (boys, 9-12, 13-14)
Meridian Baseball Association
Ages 9 - 12 play at Phil Hardin Park; Ages 13 - 14 play at Sykes Park.
Registration: Forms avaiable at Judge Little Sporting Goods and the Highland Park Office February 11.
On-site registration at Phil Hardin Park February 28 - 29 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm abd Saturday, March 1 from 9:00 - Noon.
Fee: $85.00 (includes jersery and cap)

Adult Summer Softball
Sammie Davidson Complex
Register at the Parks & Recreation office from March - April 4
Fee: $300.00 per Men and Coed team - $200.00 per Ladies Team.
Leagues Offered: Men, Men's Church, Women's, Coed.
General Information: All players must be 15 years old before May 1.
For more information call Charlie at 485-1803.

Crestwood Baseball Association
For information: Boys & Girls Club, 601-482-2544

Boys & Girls T-Ball (ages 4 - 6)
All games played at Crestwood Baseball Fields.
Registration: Early June. Exact times and dates TBA.

Rookie League Baseball - Coach Pitch (boys 7 - 8)
All games played at Phil Hardin Park.
Registration: Early Registration:. Exact times and dates TBA.

Girls Softball (ages 6 -16)
All games played at Northeast Park Softball Fields..
Registration at Northeast Park Complex:

Northeast Park Tennis Center
7033-B Newell Road
Phone 483-3526
Open and swinging 7 days a week

Northeast Park Tennis Center is a full service center with a top notch USPTA pro, Anthony Hiatt. The center features ten lighted state of the art courts, large pro shop and meeting room, clean air conditioned bathrooms with showers and much more.
Private lessons, group lessons, after-school clinics and summer camps, skill development for ages 4 to adults, men and women leagues and numerous tournaments will be offered in the coming months. Children's camps begin the week of June 8. To ensure a spot for your child, pre-register by calling the tennis center at 483-3526.
Camps offered are Tiny Tots, Beginners, Jr. Academy, and Academy Drills.
Daily court fees are charged with special rates for school groups, as well as individual and family memberships at a very reasonable price. Call 483-3526 for more information.

Camp High Hopes
Highland Park Frank Cochran Center
For information call 485-1904
A summer program for physically and mentally challenged children 3 & up

May 28 - June 25, Monday & Wednesday 8 a.m.- noon
Educable Mentally Challenged
Trainable Mentally Challenged
Physically Handicapped

May 29 - June 26

Tuesday & Thursday 8 a.m. - noon
Multiple Handicapped
Developmentally Handicapped

Parks & Recreation Office Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Spring Registration:	Check center for listing. Register during office hours (8-5 Monday through Fridayat the Administration Office in Highland Park.)
Summer Registration:	Check center for listing. Register during office hours (8-5 Monday through Fridayat the Administration Office in Highland Park.) Summer classes and all activities begin June 6th.
Fees:	$20.00 City Residents $25.00 Non-City Residents Senior Citizens 1/2 price Swimming fees can be found under swimming.
Refunds:	Fees are refunded only when a class has been canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for checks to be processed.
Class Enrollment:	Participants are accepted on a "first-come first-served basis"
Supplies and Materials:	Supplies and materials are supplied by the students.
Birth Certificates:	A birth certificate is required for most athletic programs.
Office and Center Closures:	Programs will not be held on dates that correspond with holidays recognized by the City of Meridian. Classes are made up at teacher discretion.
Observations:	Visitors are not allowed in any class unless permission has been granted by the Center Director.
Cancellations/Revision:	The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, combine change times or dates, or make revisions when necessary.
For more information:	Call 485-1802 or 485-1805

Sunday	February 24	2:00 - 5:00 pm
Monday	February 25	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday	February 26	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday	February 28	6:00 - 8:00
Friday	February 29	6:00 - 8:00
Saturday	March 1	2:00 - 5:00