We know that parks and recreation isn't always all fun and games, but this July, we want to celebrate everything that makes our field fun, joyful and full of excitement! This year's theme for Park and Recreation Month is Game On! So, start lacing up your fun shoes and get ready to get in the game this July!

EVENT: Fellowship of Christian Athletes / SPAR Basketball Camp DATE(S): July 16-18, 2019 (Tuesday-Thursday) TIME(S): 9:00am WHERE: SPAR Community Centers / Caddo Parish gym locations throughout Shreveport. PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Fellowship of Christian Athletes and SPAR will partner to facilitate this camp; teaching basic fundamentals/skills of basketball, while inspiring youth to be better individuals through their faith! This camp is free for all ages, girls and boys. For additional information, contact Coach Todd Martinez (318) 347-4947 or tmmartinez@caddoschools.org

EVENT: USA Olympic Weightlifting Program (Youth) DATE(S): Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays (Year-Round Program) TIME(S): 3:00pm – 7:00pm on Weekdays, 10:00am – 12:00noon on Saturdays WHERE: LSUS Health and Physical Education Building (One University Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105) PROGRAM OVERVIEW: This program teaches the fundamentals of armature weightlifting for all abilities, from beginners to advance. This athletic program is Free, registration required. Ages: 6th – 12th grade (boys and girls). For additional information, contact Josh Redden at (318) 205-0901 or divestart@gmail.com.

EVENT: “Girls Only” Youth Basketball League DATE(S): Monday, June 3, 2019 (League games start). All games played on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays TIME(S): 6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm WHERE: SPAR Community Center Gyms CONTACT: SPAR Athletics (318) 673-7748 / www.myspar.org PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Organizational Meeting: April 17th. Registration Dates: April 18th - May 10th. Roster Deadline: May 24th. Coaches’ Meeting: May 29th. Ages: 10-16 yrs. old. Registration Fee: $10 per individual. For additional information, call SPAR Athletics office at (318) 673-7748 or go to www.myspar.org.

EVENT: RBI Youth League ( T-Ball , Coach Pitch, Baseball and Softball) DATE(S) : April 8, 2019 (League games start). All games played on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays TIMES: Weekdays- 6:15 pm, 7:15pm and 8:15pm / Saturdays, 9am – 12noon WHERE: Cargill Sports Complex (2800 Cargill Dr.) PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Organizational Meeting: February 20th. Registration Dates: February 21st – March 29th. Roster Deadline: March 29th. Coaches Meeting: April 3rd. Ages: 5-12 yrs. Old. Registration Fee: $10 per individual. For additional information, call SPAR Athletics office at (318) 673-7748 or go to www.myspar.org.

Youth Basketball League (Girls and Boys) DATE(S): Monday, January 7, 2019 (League games start). All games played on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays TIME(S): Weekdays- 6:15pm, 7:15 pm, and 8:15 pm / Saturdays, 9:00am – 4:00 pm WHERE: SPAR Community Center Gyms PROGRAM OVERVIEW: This youth basketball league is designed to promote competition and fundamentals of basketball. Ages: 6-18 yrs. old. Registration Fee: $10 per individual. For additional information, call SPAR Athletics office at (318) 673-7748 or go to www.myspar.org.