Children ages 6-14 can enjoy this free program, which offers crafts, games, special events, field trips and tournaments at all 55 community centers Monday through Friday during summer months. Houston Showstoppers Boys and girls ages 6-18 learn the art of baton and flag twirling, cheerleading, dance, drill team and working with percussion drums.
Participants perform or show off their work at community and citywide events.
No experience necessary. D-Tag is an innovative, free program open to youth ages 19 and under who want to have tattoos removed. Participants perform volunteer work at community centers in exchange for the laser-removal service. Together, Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department representatives teach youth, ages 7 to 11, about bicycle and personal safety.