Community Recreation primarily serves the citizens of Central Columbia but targets low-income families and "at-risk" youth. The majority of the programs are offered to the public at little or no cost.
The offices of Community Recreation are located at the Armory Sports Center, 701 E. Ash Street. For more information about programs offered, staff can be contacted at 874-6378.
After-School
Homework Assistance, Arts & Crafts and Recreation
Youth may play sports in the gym, air hockey,
ping pong, foosball, "Hotshot" arcade-style
basketball, and also a SAFE dartboard. Games and movies
are available on a regular basis. A computer lab and
a quiet classroom are available. Staff is on-hand
to provide assistance. Call 874-6379 for more information.
Days: Tues, Wed, Thurs 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Armory Sports Center - Downstairs
Cooking
Classes
This is a great opportunity for parents and
children to enjoy a fun activity together. In this
class, you learn to prepare a variety of fun foods
- pizza, cookies, cakes, homemade breads. There will
be many different kinds of food to try. This will
help young people learn there's more to life than
the microwave!
Days: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Location: Armory Sports Center, lower level
Fee: None
Columbia,
Missouri City-Wide Drumline
Our drumline makes appearances through the year at
parades, halftime shows and other events. All children
(ages 10-18) enrolled with our drumline will participate
in performances. If you are interested in seeing your
child in parades playing cymbals, bass drums, snare
drums, quad drums, tri-toms and other instruments
at no cost to you, call Glen Ward at 874-7327 after
3:00 pm for more information.
Percussion
and Woodwinds Lessons
If you have young percussionists or woodwind players
in your family who would like extra practice, call
"Bummer the Drummer" at 874-7327
after 3:00 pm for more information about FREE
lessons.
Tai
Chi
Tai Chi, as it is practiced in the West today, can
be best thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation
combined. There are a number of forms, called sets,
which consist of a sequence of movements. Many of
the movements are derived from the martial arts, and
perhaps even more ancestrally than that, from the
natural movements of animals and birds. Tai Chi
movements are performed slowly, softly and
gracefully with smooth even transitions. Please call
874-6379.
Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:30-9:30 am
Saturday 9:00-10:00am
Location: Armory Sports Center
Instructor: Ken Greene
Fee: None
Ages: 18 and up
Evening
Recreation in Douglass High School Gym
The Douglass gym program operates five days a week,
Sunday-Thursday, providing recreational activities
like basketball and volleyball. Talent shows, community
programs and special events are also held in this
facility. The staff on hand will help you with the
fundamentals of basketball to sharpen your game. Open
recreation basketball and team play opportunities
are available. Feel free to contact staff if you are
interested in trying out for one of the teams.
Days: Monday-Thursday
6:30-8:00 pm, Ages up to 13
8:00-9:30 pm, Ages 14 and up
Location: Douglass High School Gym, 301 N. Providence
Rd.
Staff: Tracy Edwards, Scott Williams, Rufus Broadus
Fee: None
Shorin-Ryu
Karate
Shorin-Ryu Okinawan style karate is a very
serious martial art form. The practice of karate develops
composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight
into one's mental capabilities and more self confidence.
Sessions are available for children ages 6-14 and
adults ages 15 and up. Call 874-7460 for more information.
Location: Armory Sports Center, Aerobics Studio
Instructor: Ray Walker
Fee: $55 (for 8 weeks)
**
youth class must have completed pre-requisite of the FREE Shorin-Ryu Karate class before participating in the paid class.
Hey kids! Would you like to try Karate
- for free? Sign up for
a one-time eight-week session. Call 874-7460 for details. This free class is a pre-requisite for the youth paid class.
Mid-Missouri Youth Mirror
Newspaper
This newspaper is developed by youth and
deals with the news and issues relevant to the youth
of the Columbia area. Computer skills are helpful.
This is a great opportunity for children who have
dreams of becoming a journalist in the future! Call
874-6379 or email midmoyouth@hotmail.com
for more information.
Movie
Night
Every 1st & 3rd Saturday, 6:00-8:30 pm, Armory
Sports Center. Free popcorn and juice! Call 874-6378
for more information.
Note: Parents are encouraged to stay with their children.
Date |
Movie |
|---|---|
| May 3 | Alvin & The Chipmunks |
| May 17 | The Ugly Duckling and Me |
Computer
Classes 
The Armory Sports Center has a six-station computer
lab where you can learn computer skills. Computer
classes such as Best in the Web and Beginning
Word Processing are offered for only $15 each
class. Introduction to Computing is also
offered as a FREE class. Pre-registration is required
as class size is limited. Contact us at 874-7460 for
class dates/times and to register.
Our computer lab is
open for youth and adults. Do your homework, check
your e-mail, create documents, surf the Internet and
play online or offline games. Use is first-come first-serve.
The use of the lab is free to the public. When there
are people waiting, time is limited to 30 minutes.
Dates: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Armory Sports Center - Computer Lab
Fee: None
Douglass Lil' Lady Bulldogs Dance & Cheer Group
Our group will learn and practice several dance and cheer routines and have opportunities to perform at different events around Columbia. This is an excellent chance for your little one to make new friends and have fun with other young ladies.
Where: Douglass High School Gym - 310 North Providence Rd.
When: Monday-Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm
For more information, please contact Tracy Edwards at 424-4924.
Click here for a Dance & Cheer Group registration form
Silver & Gold Seniors Club
The Silver & Gold Club is a mature adults group that meets to enjoy each other's company. If you are interested in fun and interesting activities such as ceramics, bingo, quilting, pokeno, card games, arts & crafts, field trips to the mall, park walks or just "shooting the breeze" with other mature Columbians, then come and attend our Silver & Gold Club. For more information, call 874-6378.
Mini-Workout Program
Stay active and healthy after the summer months! Come in and take advantage of our brand new Nautilus multi-station unit, treadmills, elliptical machines, recumbent and stationary bicycles, free-weights and other workout equipment. For those who like to work independently, this is an ideal place to be. Staff will get you started and give you assistance if needed. Call 874-6378 for more information.
Monday - Friday
10:30am - 7:00pm
Armory Sports Center - Workout Room
Fee: $15.00 for 8 weeks
Show-Me Sho-Stoppers Hip Hop Dance Squad
We want to form a group that comes together to learn and practice modern dance steps. The group will create routines and hope to give public performances around Columbia and Central Missouri. We want motivated males and females from 6th-12th grades to join the goup and make it a success. We would also like to find adults that would be interested in volunteering as instructors. Call 573-874-6378 for more information.
Boone County Hoppers Jump Rope & Double Dutch Team
The Boone County Hoppers are looking for 10-18 year olds to participate in a new jump rope club. This opportunity to jump as a sport, as a healthy activity, or to improve performance in other sports is one you won't want to pass up. If you are interested in learning some unique jumping skills, having fun and interacting with friends contact Camren Cross at 573-874-6378.
"Late Night" Teen Recreation
Get together with your friends in a fun environment this Summer! Basketball, volleyball, XBOX360 and plenty more.
Friday & Saturday, June 14-August 9, 2008
7-11:00pm
Armory Sports Center
Fee: Free
Note: No adults allowed
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