Local Standards of Care for the Parks and Recreation Depaitment children's recreational programs under Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.04 l(b)(14) (Required License and Accreditation) and its home rule authority.

Programs at the Recreation Centers include arts, dance, gymnastics, tiny tots, boxing, karate, team sport leagues, after-school programs, daycamps and alot more. Although, the individual class listing is currently not available on the web, call the Recreation Center closest to your home or work for information.

Specialized programs are available for children with special needs, at McBeth Recreation Center.

The Dougherty Art Center offers specialty art programs and camps for children 3-12 years of age. Some of these programs are Explore Art & Drama! preschool classes, Creativity Club afterschool program, Homeschool Art program, Custom Arts and Scouts programs.

The Austin Nature and Science Center offers a wide variety of programs including elementary school field trips, high adventure activities, and camps. Come explore the environment with hands-on exhibits, interactive nature and science trails and live Texas wildlife!

In addition, the Department offers speciality programs such as rowing /kayaking, tennis, junior golf programs, swim lessons.

To help offer team sport and cheerleading programs to as many children as possible the Department supports many youth sports organization throughout the city that offer, baseball, softball, football, soccer, cheerleading and kickball programs. Look at this site for a complete listing of these Youth Sports Organizations