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Youth Programs


Neal Recreation Center Programs

600 N. Randolph, Bryan, Texas 77803
Phone: (979) 209-5210

Facilities

Gymnasium

The gym is designed for athletic programming and is equipped with a curtain, which allows it to divide in half. New game clock and recently installed wood floors.

Classrooms

The Classrooms include an arts and crafts room, multi-media room, and multi-purpose room.

kids playing outside of neal recreation center

Programs

After School Program 2022-2023

Affordable after-school program that provides organized games and activities as well as homework assistance led by Neal Recreation Center staff and volunteers.  Additional opportunities are available to participate in Boys & Girls Club Basketball League and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.  For ages 5 – 12.

  • Days / Times:
    August 16, 2022 – May 24, 2023   Monday – Friday / 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Program Duration:
    The program start the first day of school until school end. No transportation provided to the site.
  • Fees:
    One-Time Registration Fee: $20;
    Monthly Fees: $20

Youth Sports Leagues and Clubs

Bryan Thunderbolts Track Club Hurdles

Bryan Thunderbolts Track Club

The Bryan Thunderbolts Track Club is for all levels of experience with track and field events and distance running. Athletes will learn the proper techniques of running and individual track and field events, which will improve speed, agility, strength and endurance.

  • Age Requirements: 5-18 years old
  • Fees: $45
  • Location: Merrill Green Stadium at Bryan High School
  • Times: Ages 10 and under: 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Ages: 11-18: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Session Dates (All athletes): Every Monday and Tuesday in June; Also July 6, 10 and 11
  • Session Dates (State qualifiers): Five extra sessions – July 17, 18, 20, 24, 25
  • Coaches: Samuel Pittman II; area coaches; Texas A&M University Track and Field Athletes
  • Uniforms: T-shirt provided (Additional shirts are available for purchase)
  • What to bring to practice: Water bottle, tennis shoes, and spikes (not required)
  • For More Information: L.R. Heffernan : 979.209.5515
  • Registration: March 7 – June 5

Register online for Thunderbolts

  • Register by mail:
    City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Office
    1309 E. Martin Luther King St.
    Bryan, TX 77803

Download registration form (PDF)

  • Register in person:
    • City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Office
      1309 E. Martin Luther King St.
      Bryan, TX 77803
    • Bryan Aquatic Center
      3100 Oak Ridge Drive
      Bryan, TX 77802
    • Neal Recreation Center
      600 N. Randolph Ave.
      Bryan, TX 77803

Meet schedule

  • June 22: Practice Meet, Track club only
    Merrill Green Stadium
  • June 29: Thunderbolts Invitational
    Merrill Green Stadium
  • TBD: TAAF Region 5 Qualifier
    Hart-Patterson Track and Field Complex, Waco, TX
  • July 27-30: TAAF Games of Texas
    Brownsville, TX

Baseball/Softball

Not sure which league is yours? Search by the player’s home or school address at littleleague.org.

(Click here for league boundaries map)

Soccer

For information about other youth sports leagues in Bryan, including football, soccer, basketball, archery, swimming and wrestling, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 979.209.5528.


Camps

camp hero promo image

Camp HERO

  • Age Requirements:
    5-12 years old
  • Location:
    Bonham Elementary
    3100 Wilkes Drive
    Bryan, TX 77803
  • Dates / Times:
    Monday – Friday, May 30 – July 28
    Drop off – as early as 7:30 a.m.
    Pick-up – required by 6 p.m.

Register online for Camp Hero

  • Register in person:
    City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Office
    1309 E. Martin Luther King St.
    Bryan, TX 77803
  • Register by phone: 979.209.5528

Note: There are only 300 slots available in this program, so register early.

*These programs and camps are not licensed child-care programs

WEEKS DATES FIELD TRIP THEME
WEEK 1 May 30 – June 2 None Crazy about Camp
WEEK 2 June 5 – June 9 Grand Station ($5) We’ve got Camp spirit
WEEK 3 June 12 – June 16 Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Company ($20) Wild about Camp
WEEK 4 June 19 – June 23 Jumping World ($10) Camp is out of this world
WEEK 5 June 26 – June 30 Bryan Premiere Cinema: The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($5) Heroes at Camp
WEEK 6 July 5 – July 7 Bryan Aquatic Center Camp is my favorite holiday
WEEK 7 July 10 – July 14 Roller Skating at Silver Wings ($10) Rockin’ and rollin’ through Camp
WEEK 8 July 17 – July 21 Hawaiian Falls, Waco, TX ($15) Say “Aloha” to Camp
WEEK 9 July 24 – July 28 Camp Field Day at Neal Recreation Center Camp is No. 1

Fees

  • Program Registration Fee (one-time fee): $20: one child / $30: family
  • Week 1 Fee: $80 per child
  • Week 2 Fee: $105: one child / $95: each additional child
  • Week 3 Fee: $120: one child / $110: each additional child
  • Week 4 Fee: $110: one child / $100: each additional child
  • Week 5 Fee: $105: one child / $95: each additional child
  • Week 6 Fee: $60 per child
  • Week 7 Fee: $110: one child / $100: each additional child
  • Week 8 Fee: $115: one child / $105: each additional child
  • Week 9 Fee: $100: one child / $90: each additional child

Neal Recreation Center Summer Camps

A full day of camp, which provides participant supervision, organized games and supervised field trips. Breakfast and lunch is provided. Registration begins March 1.

Summer Camp 1

  • Age Requirements:
    5-12 years old
  • Location:
    Neal Recreation Center
  • Dates:
    May 30 – June 30
  • Days / Times:
    Monday – Friday / 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Fees:
    $50 per child

Register for Camp 1

Summer Camp 2

  • Age Requirements:
    5-12 years old
  • Location:
    Neal Recreation Center
  • Dates:
    July 5 – July 28
  • Days / Times:
    Monday – Friday / 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Fees:
    $50 per child

Register for Camp 2

*These programs and camps are not licensed child-care programs