Social Division
The Social Division provides Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community families with social activities throughout the year with a variety of options from programs that emphasize cultural awareness, social skills, life skills, teamwork, leadership, good citizenship, self-confidence, self-esteem, decision making, good sportsmanship, and experiential learning.
Salt River After School Program
Community Recreational Service After School Program is and AZCase accredited program and is FREE to students in grades K-6th who attend Salt River Elementary School or Noah Webster Elementary Schools. SRPMIC enrolled students have first priority followed by WOLF members. Transportation is provided from school, parents are responsible for pick up. The program runs Monday through Friday: 3:00pm-5:30pm.
Program provides:
Help with Homework
Gym and field games
Science projects
Culture activities
Arts & Crafts
Special Interest classes
Fun and Educational field trips
For more information, Contact Community Recreational Services: 480-362-6360
Girl Scouts of America – Salt River Girl Scouts
This national program for girls runs during the school year, September through May. The girls work on earning badges by participating in neighboring events, community service, fundraisers, and outdoor field trips. End of year trips are planned for all girl scout troops. Bi-weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This program is for Community girls 5 to 17 years of age or grades K-12. Registration takes place at the Recreation Department office.
Contact:
Vanessa Lechuga (vanessa.lechuga@srpmic-nsn.gov)
Vanessa Ozoran (vanessa.ozoran@srpmic-nsn.gov)
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation has been placed on hold for a short period. Updates will be provided as they become available.
The Youth Outdoor Recreation programs purpose is to give youth an opportunity to do outdoor activities, respect nature and promote physical and mental wellness. Some activities include hiking, fishing, paddle boating and trips to the wild life enclosures.
Adult Recreation offers adults hiking and paddle boating opportunities. Adults can sign up for the Hiking Club which will take them on some of Arizona’s best hiking trails and they will also be able to make reservations to kayak or paddle board on some of the local bodies of water.
Seasonal Day Camps for Youth
Community Recreational Services provides a variety of summer camps for youth, teens and special needs. Camps are scheduled for the months of June & July with registration in May. Each run Monday through Thursday with times varying for each program.
Staff
Social Program Division – (480) 362-6360 Longmore Facility
| Vanessa Lechuga | Social Programs Manager | vanessa.lechuga@srpmic-nsn.gov |
| Vanessa Ozoran | Recreation Coordinator II | vanessa.ozoran@srpmic-nsn.gov |
| Karria Silver | Recreation Coordinator I | karria.silver@srpmic-nsn.gov |
| Gabriel Penunuri | Recreation Coordinator I | gabriel.penunuri@srpmic-nsn.gov |
| Christina Schurz | Recreation Coordinator I | christina.schurz@srpmic-nsn.gov |
| Naivi Tahmahkera | Recreation Coordinator I | naivi.tahmahkera@srpmic-nsn.gov |