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Recreation Briefs

The YMCA of Southern Nevada offers wallet-friendly solutions for families looking for child care and ways to stay active this summer.

The YMCA is taking day camp registrations and selling Sizzlin' Summer passes, which provide four months of unlimited access to its locations: the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane; the Durango Hills Community Center YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive; the Centennial Hills Community Center YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive; and the YMCA's newest location, the SkyView YMCA in North Las Vegas, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway.

YMCA day camp is for kids ages 5 to 15 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 13 through Aug. 26. Free care for campers is available from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. and is provided for working parents.

Weekly camp prices range from about $100 to $200, and a daily drop-in rate of $45 is available. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay, YMCA officials said. Financial assistance is available.

The Sizzlin' Summer Pass provides unlimited access to the YMCA's water parks, swimming pools, wellness centers and classes. Prices are $109 per individual and $209 per family. For a list of amenities by location, visit lasvegasymca.org.

Nevada Desert Mermaids to perform

The Nevada Desert Mermaids synchronized swimming team plans to perform at 4 p.m. June 4 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive.

The event is free for spectators. For more information, visit nevada
desertmermaids.com.

5K/1-Mile event set for Saturday

The 4 Point 5K/1 Mile is set for 7 a.m. Saturday at Fleet Feet Sports Las Vegas, 7575 W. Washington Ave., Suite 123.

Registration is $30 and can be conducted at imathlete.com/events/the4point5k.

Race packets can be picked up from 4-7 p.m. Friday or beginning at 5:30 a.m. on race day at Fleet Feet.

The event benefits the Miss Greater Las Vegas & Miss Clark County Scholarship Program.

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