Swimming Lessons at Warner Park Pool June 2 – 24. Lessons will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday. 5:15 p.m. for pre-school ages, 5:50 p.m. for school ages. Cost $32.00 for eight lessons. Contact Peggy Grall: 697-1385.

Senior Health & Fitness Day postponed to Wednesday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
TN Riverpark Hamilton County & City Recreation Dept. event provides health screenings and information booths, exercise classes, fun walk, games, lunch, prizes, & more for seniors city-wide.

Sib Celebration - Thursday, June 4, at Greenway Farm, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free event for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs to meet and have fun with other siblings facing the same challenges. Call 648-1757 to register or for more information. Food, games, prizes and art. Co-sponsored by the City’s Therapeutic Recreation Program, Siskin Children’s Institute, TENNder Care, TEIS, & Signal Centers.

Riverbend Festival takes over the Southside of the riverfront June 5 – 13.

National Trail Day – Saturday, June 6, at 9:00 a.m. Guided walking and bike riding tour of Enterprise South Nature Park. Co-sponsored with the County. Folks meet at Bonny Oaks Drive entrance across from Redoubt Soccer at 8:30. Activities at 9:00 a.m. sharp! Must pre-register. First 50 to sign-up get a t-shirt.

Recreation Centers:
Kidz Kamp Starts at the Recreation Centers June 1. City’s day camp program for kids ages 6 – 12 is starting. Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sports, games, arts & crafts, field trips, outdoor recreation, fitness and wellness, computers, and activities to promote “Healthy Kids-Happy Kids” Cost: $60.00 per child per two week session. Contact Kim Battle: 643-6052. Camp Sign-Up at Watkins Street All Summer- Parents can still register for the first session of Kidz Kamp during this first week in June. Registration for the whole summer will be on-going Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Department Office at 1102 S. Watkins St. Office.
Call 643-6079 for directions to this office and for more information.

Teen Girls’ Health & Wellness Summer Program
Co-sponsored by the Chattanooga Girl Scouts at these recreation centers:
Open Houses this week to introduce the program 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Monday – East Chattanooga
Tuesday – South Chattanooga
Thursday – East Lake
Friday – Sheila Jennings/Westside

Urban League Women’s Fitness Classes Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 p.m. at Carver and Tyner Rec. Centers. Free program offered by the Urban League. Power 94’s “Donna L” leads the class at Carver Rec. Center and they have 65 women participating. Call 697-1280 for details.

Sports Activities:
Warner Park Softball Tournaments 2009
June 4-7 - ASA Youth WP-FS
757-RAIN weather line is available for softball players and teams to check on any game changes or cancellations due to weather. The rain line is updated daily at 3:00 p.m.

Champions Club Tennis Complex Tournaments, 423 870-3112
June 1 - Champions Summer Leagues begin
June 5–7 - USTA Local League Tennis
June 5-7 - Junior Local League Tennis

Outdoor Chattanooga & Related Activities:
Downtown Kayak Trips begin June 4.
Outdoor Chattanooga will host downtown kayak excursions on the Tennessee River on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 4 through Aug. 15. Paddle around Maclellan Island, the museum bluffs, and Ross’s Landing. Cost is $35 for adults and $25 for kids ages 8 -13. For reservations & details email ruth@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 423 643-6889.

Bike2Work - Friday, June 5, from 7–8:30 a.m.

Bike Valet Parking at Riverbend from 5 p.m. – Midnight. The “bike valet” will be located at the south entrance to the Walnut St. Bridge. Free. Contact Phil Pugliese at 643-6887.

Outdoor Pools Summer Hours:
Warner Park Pool, 698-4857
Mon, Thurs., Fri.: 12:30–4:45 p.m. Tues. & Wed.: 1:00–4:45 p.m.
Sat.: 12-4:45 p.m.

Carver Recreation Center’s Outdoor Pool, 622-7665
Thurs. & Fri.: Noon – 4:45

Sign up for Rapid Learning Whitewater Kids Club Camps for ages 8 to 18.
Beginner Camp: June 15-17.
Beginners spend one day learning & practicing skills locally, then do an overnight and trip down the Hiwassee River. Cost: $200 - includes all gear, instruction, meals, and transportation to and from Greenway Farm.
Intermediate Camp: July 15-17, entirely on area whitewater streams. Cost: $250 with everything included. Contact Marcus Hulsey or Tiffany Ellison at 423 842-6629.

COMING UP:
Youth Soccer Camp at DuPont Soccer Complex - June 8-11, from 9–11 a.m.
Free Youth Soccer Camp for kids ages 6–12. Tennessee Soccer Association and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department coaches and players will provide instruction, skills development, and games. Call Mike Todd at 425-3600 to sign-up and get more information.

Navy Seals Fitness Day at Warner Park - Thursday, June 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Navy Seals will be visiting in Chattanooga this week and will provide activities that promote good health, fitness, swimming skills for kids city-wide. Free event includes fitness skills challenge stations, obstacle courses, SEALS swimming exhibitions, and local kids versus the SEALS contests. Call Peggy Grall at 697-1385.

Hershey’s Track & Field Day at Tyner High School Field - Friday, June 12, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free event for children ages 8 – 13 Participants will compete in a variety of track and field contests. Winners will go to the State Meet in Murfreesboro, TN on June 20. Last year, two local kids went to nationals held in Hershey, Pa.

Summer Teen Basketball Program – Fri. & Sat. at 6 p.m. at Howard High School Gym
Teams for Girls 18 & U and Boys 18 & U and 15 & U
Start date: second or third week in June. Call Richard West at 643-6055

“River Rat” Open Water Race - Rivermont Park to Coolidge Park - Sat., June 13, at 7:00 a.m.
4h annual open water swimming race down the Tennessee River raises funds for minority lifeguard training and certification. 1.5 and 4.5 mile distances. Awards and lunch for the participants at the Coolidge Park finish line. Contact Peggy Grall at 697-1385.

Youth Rigby Camp June 16, 17, & 18 at Washington Hills Rec. Center
Boys and girls ages 6- 12 will be introduced to the sport of Rugby Flag Football. The free camp will be taught by coaches and members of the Chattanooga Rugby Football Association. 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call Richard West at 643-6055.

Hank’s Birthday at the Chattanooga Zoo – Saturday, June 20
The Zoo’s oldest and most well-known chimpanzee Hank, turns 41 and shares his cake & ice cream with zoo guests. Call the Zoo at 697-1322 for details.