Registration for Summer Recreation Activities Open Now

Vancouver, Wash. – Registration is now open for community classes, youth camps, sports leagues and enrichment activities that run from May through August with Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services. 

A wide range of recreation opportunities are available for children and adults including swim lessons, rock climbing, dance classes, ukulele and pottery lessons. Youth sports leagues and clinics are available for soccer, volleyball and basketball. Adult softball leagues are also back this year and players may choose to register a full team or sign up as a “free agent” to join a newly formed team. 

Fun for all ages

Youth ages six to 10 can have fun and stay active this summer with full-day, week-long recreation camps. Camp sessions begin June 20 and run through August 26 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Firstenburg Community Center (700 N.E. 136th Ave.), Marshall Community Center (1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.) and Fircrest Elementary School (12001 N.E. Ninth St.).

Seniors can register for upcoming group hikes through the Forever Young Hikers program. The Access to Recreation program features summer activities for adults with disabilities, including fitness and enrichment classes and weekly social events. 

Register for summer activities online at www.cityofvancouver.us/Activities or call or visit Firstenburg Community Center (360-487-7001) or Marshall Community Center (360-487-7100) for in-person assistance. 

Financial assistance

Recreation scholarships are available to qualifying families who live in Clark County. Scholarship funds may be used to register youth ages 18 and younger for classes, camps or leagues. They are also available to adults with disabilities who enroll in Access to Recreation classes. Learn more about scholarship guidelines at www.cityofvancouver.us/Scholarship or by calling Firstenburg Community Center (360-487-7001) or Marshall Community Center (360-487-7100).