NORD Commission Meeting Victor N. Richard, CEO

Mitchell J. Landrieu, Mayor Roy Glapion, Chairman

July 7, 2015

Teen Council and Chevron Future Leaders

For more information, call Leonard Zanders, Teen Programming Manager at (504) 658-3003.

Neon Dance June 5 at Joe W. Brown Rec Center • Dance contest with prizes • Performances by Passion Dance Center’s

Golden Hearts and Q93’s Roca B

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Teen Council meeting June 6 at Gernon Brown Rec Center • Discussions about relationships and college • Peer-to-peer mentoring • Kickball game

Movie Night – “Black or White” June 12 at Sanchez Rec Center • Teen Council sold concessions and made $203

Teen Council and Chevron Future Leaders

For more information, call Leonard Zanders, Teen Programming Manager at (504) 658-3003.

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NOLA Teen Vocal & Dance Competition July 1 at Lyons Rec Center Dance Competition 1st place Passion Dance Center’s Golden Hearts 2nd place Intrigue 3rd place Rashaad Delaney

Vocal Competition 1st place Caitlyn Wallace 2nd place Kemryn Lawrence 3rd place Ivan Johnson

Aquatics

For more information, call the Aquatics Division at 504-658-3044.

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Summer Participation 10,384 • General swimming • Lessons and classes • Highest attendance at indoor pools • Outdoor pools highest attendance:

Stallings Gentilly, Sampson and Sam Bonart

Summer 2 classes July 13-August 15 • Tadpole (parent/child) 6-36 mo. • Guppy (parent/child) 2-5 yrs. • Nemo 3-5 yrs. • Starfish 6-12 yrs. • Dolphin 12-15 yrs. • Shark 16+ yrs. • Aqua Fitness 16+ yrs. Class schedules for each pool and registration information at www.nola.gov/pools NORDC Swim Program supported by Boh Bros. Centennial Fund

Athletics

For more information, call Steve Martin, Athletics Director at (504) 658-3002.

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USA Football Player Safety Coach Training July 11, 8am-4pm at the New Orleans Saints Facility Coach education, proper equipment fitting, concussion recognition & response, heat & hydration preparedness, Heads Up Blocking, and Heads Up Tackling

USA Football New Orleans Saints Football Coaching Clinic July 25, 8am-4pm at the New Orleans Saints Facility USA Football overview, Heat & Hydration, Concussion Awareness, Dangers of performance enhancing drugs, and Heads Up Tackling

2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl, R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, and Sun Belt Conference CHEER & FOOTBALL CLINIC presented by Chevron July 19, 11am-2:30pm at Joe W. Brown Park • Free for all kids ages 5-14 • Football instructors: Sun Belt Conference coaches • Cheer instructors: Former members of the Saints

and Pelicans dance teams • Register at neworleansbowl.org

Athletics

For more information, call Steve Martin, Athletics Director at (504) 658-3002.

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Flag Football registration at a New Orleans Voodoo game June 12 at the Smoothie King Center

Flag Football Clinic & Registration with New Orleans Voodoo players June 18 at Harrell Stadium Football Clinic

Honor Flight Arrivals June 24 at New Orleans Airport • Youth participants from Harrell, Sam

Bonart, and Stallings Gentilly greeted WWII veterans upon arrival.

• The Honor Flight Network transports our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.

Athletics

For more information, call Steve Martin, Athletics Director at (504) 658-3002.

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Baseball & Softball Championship Games July 11 at Lakeview Playground 10am Baseball Novice Baseball Sophomore Softball Sophomore 11:30am Softball Junior 12 noon Baseball Freshman Baseball Junior 1pm Softball Senior

Cultural

For more information, call L’Oreal Monique Evans, Cultural Programs Manager at (504) 658-3013.

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Piano Registration Summer Session June 15-August 7 • 310 registered (329 capacity) • Openings at Behrman, Lyons, and Treme.

Contact Rec Center for more information.

Piano Master Artist Series July 15-16 with Joe Krown Made possible by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation and the Foundation for Entertainment Development and Education

Summer Strings Program Gernon Brown Rec Center • Instruction and loaned instruments provided

by Make Music NOLA • Funding from New Orleans Jazz & Heritage

Foundation

Senior Choir June 5 at Sanchez Rec Center • Senior Choir invited to perform on

July 10 at Zion Baptist Church

Fit NOLA Parks

For more information, call Molly Pucillo, Fit NOLA Parks Manager at (504) 658-3027.

Community Family Fests are supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana and Chevron

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Algiers Community Family Fest June 27 at Behrman Park

Hollygrove Community Family Fest June 20 at Conrad Park

For more information, call Emily Snyder, Outdoor Programs Manager at (504) 658-3082.

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Open Canoeing at Joe W. Brown Saturdays 10am-2pm through August 15 Meet at the lagoon behind the rec center

Summer Camp Field Trips with NORDC Outdoors Teambuilding, Canoeing, and Nature Walk Experiences

Outdoor Programs at Joe W. Brown Park

Summer Youth Camp

For more information, call Djuana Johnson, Youth Programs Manager at (504) 658-3049.

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Youth Camp Participation 3,978 current enrollment (capacity 3,800) Average Daily Attendance • Week 1: 2,374 (25 camps) • Week 2: 3,014 (35 camps) • Week 3: 3,295 (38 camps)

Field Trips Swimming at NORDC pools, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium and IMAX, African American Museum, Sector 6, Skate Center, Movies, Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery

Summer Youth Camp

For more information, call Djuana Johnson, Youth Programs Manager at (504) 658-3049.

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Summer Youth Camp Culmination July 8, 9am-2pm at City Park Amusement Park • Camp group performances • Summer camp crafts display

30 NORDC camps attend Sports Care USA Sign Up Friday Health Fair June 9 at UNO • Health & heathy eating education • Sports & physical activities • Hearing and vision screenings • Immunizations

Summer Teen Camp

For more information, call Leonard Zanders, Teen Programming Manager at (504) 658-3003..

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Teen Camp Participation 1,150 current enrollment (capacity 960) • 875 average daily attendance

Teen Camp field trips June 17-19 at Sector 6 Extreme Air Sports June 23-25 to Junior Achievement Finance Park

Models for Success Teen Camp LSU visit June 18 • 140 teens • Campus tour and a session about financial aid,

admissions, and campus life

Teen Camp Summit June 26 at Landry-Walker High School • Panel discussions with local entrepreneurs,

entertainers, and business leaders about practical steps to a successful career path

Summer Teen Camp Culmination July 9, 9:30-2:3pm at Joe W. Brown Park • Competitive sports activities between camps

Rec Centers

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Glam Pajama Jam Sleepover June 5-6 at Cut-Off Rec Center • 86 girls ages 9-14 • Games, activities, music, volleyball and movies

STEM NOLA Saturdays with Dr. Calvin Mackie July 11, 9am-12noon at Lyons Rec Center Theme: Power of the Sun: Solar Energy • Register at www.stemnola.com • This year, STEM NOLA has engaged over 1,100 youth.

NOLA for Life Midnight Basketball July 18-September 12 at Sanchez Center Ages 16+

NORDC in the News

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Employment Opportunities

For details, please visit www.nola.gov/nordc/employment

AQUATICS Aquatics Director

ATHLETICS Athletics Site Facilitator (Carver, Taylor, McCue and Oliver Bush playgrounds)

MAINTENANCE

Joe W. Brown Park Maintenance Supervisor Electrician HVAC Mechanic Certified Pool Maintenance Technician

REC CENTERS Rec Center Manager I at Atkinson Stern Tennis Center

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Parks & Rec Month

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NORDC Family Fun Walk Saturday, July 25, 9-11am Pontchartrain Park, 6500 Press Dr. • 2.2 mile stroll around the park • Activity stops including hula hopping, jump rope, sack

race, basketball, tennis, golf, and baseball. • Raffle prizes • All are encouraged to dress in 80s themed attire.