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By Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator
With summer approaching, it’s time to start planning a season filled with activity, exploration, and fun.
The College Station Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Recreation Connection Activity Guide is your go-to resource for camps, swim lessons, fitness classes, sports, and community events for all ages. From trying something new to staying active or spending time with family and friends, there’s something for everyone this summer.
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening through July:
Registration is underway, and we have no residency requirements.
• Games of Texas
• I Heart America Celebration
• Juneteenth Celebrations
• Freedom Walk & Unity
• Party at the Pavilion
• Starlight Music Series
• World Migratory Bird Day
• Birding 101
• Bird Songs
• Bingo Night
• Celebrating the Heart of the Family: Mother’s & Father’s Day
• Exploring History Luncheon
• Food Truck Wednesday
• Friday Night Live
• Holistic Health Day
• Hummingbirds
• Ice Cream Social
• Jidokwan Taekwondo
• Red, White and Splash
• Sanctuary Base Camp: Meditation Meetup
• Sensory-Friendly Swim Night
• Show ’Em Off Car and Bike Show
• The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Aqua Fitness Pass
• Aqua Boot Camp
• Water Fitness
• Lap Swimming
• Junior Lifeguard Program
• Lap Swimming
• Master’s Swim Program
• Swim Instructor Aide
• Swim Lessons
• Tsunami Swim Team
• Advanced Okinawan Karate
• Bake It, Till You Make It Camp
• Beginner Okinawan Karate
• Challenger Bowling
• Creepy Crawlers Camp
• Full Day Summer Camp
• Having Fun with Balloon Art Camp
• Junior Beginner Tennis
• Junior Intermediate Tennis
• Kinetics and Conservation Camp
• Nature’s Science Academy Camp
• Next Level Hype Camp
• Outdoor Survival Adventures Camp
• Summer Basketball
• Survival Chef Camp
• Taekwondo
• Advanced Student and Adult Taekwondo
• Beginner Tennis
• Challenging the Undermountain DND
• Dungeon Master 101
• Fitness Pass
• Fitness Center
• Pickleball Open Gym
• Zumba
• Groove Zumba
• High-Performance Tennis Academy
• Intermediate Tennis
• Kickball League
• Latin Dance Social
• Meyer Book Club
• Round-Robin Tennis League
• Softball League
• Volleyball League
• Yoga in the Park
• 42 Dominoes
• Advanced Beginner Line Dancing
• Advanced Beginner Line Dancing with Jennifer
• Arts and Crafts
• Basic Jewelry Making
• Beginner Line Dance
• Beginner Tai Chi
• Beginner Yoga
• Bingo
• Bridge
• Birthday Party Potluck
• Bunco Party
• Coffee and Chat
• Computer and Tech Assistance
• Crop Day
• Fit Self-Defense
• Foreversize
• Hand and Foot Canasta
• Heartfulness Meditation
• Intermediate Line Dancing
• Intermediate Line Dancing II
• Intermediate Tai Chi
• Jam Session Group
• Learn How to Play Mah Jongg
• Learn to Play 42
• Learn to Play Texas Hold’em Poker
• Mah Jongg
• Mind and Body Boosters
• Movie and Popcorn
• Nia Moving to Heal
• Open Art Time
• Open Game Time
• Potluck Social
• Quilting Studio
• Rummikub
• Scrapbook 101
• Shanghai Rummy
• Sit and Fit
• Seniors Night Out: Dancing & Games
• Table Games
• Walking Club
• Wearable Arts
• Zumba Gold
We know you have questions, so maybe this helps:
How do I know what swim lesson level to register for?
Review all sections of the Swim Lesson Handbook before enrolling. To determine the appropriate swim level, ask, “Can I (or the student) perform all of the skills listed in the class?” If yes, enroll in the next level; if no, enroll in the level that matches current ability. Private and adaptive lessons are available for those needing specialized instruction.
When do the pools open?
Adamson Lagoon and Cindy Hallaran Pool open Saturday, May 23.
>> Pool Hours
Why is full-day summer camp moving to weekly registration?
The shift to weekly registration at the Lincoln Recreation Center improves safety, staffing stability and program access. It allows for more consistent attendance, which helps maintain required camper-to-staff ratios set by Youth Standards of Care, improves planning and supervision, and reduces unused spots so more children can participate. Scholarships are available for eligible participants. For details, call 979-764-3486.
Are you hiring seasonal staff?
We’re hiring facility program supervisors, lifeguards, pool cashiers, recreation assistants, swim coaches and water safety instructors.
For more information about our parks, programs, and facilities, go to cstx.gov/parks or contact us at parks@cstx.gov or 979-764-3486.
About the Blogger
Kelli Nesbitt has served the Parks & Recreation Department for 19 years, including 12 years as marketing coordinator. She also served 1.5 years as the marketing and community engagement specialist for the City of Bryan from 2023-25. A Bryan native, Nesbitt earned a bachelor’s degree in health & kinesiology from Sam Houston State.
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