Every summer kids bounce out of school with anticipation of all the fun things they’re going to do. A few days later, many are staring at the walls wondering what they can do. The Altus Times hopes to provide a few ideas to help prevent that all too familiar whine, “There’s nothing to do in Altus.”

See the Altus Times four-page pull-out section in the Sunday, June 10 edition for lots of family (and children) friendly activities.

Some local events are happening or have sign-ups before June 10.

Altus City Parks and Recreation Department baseball and softball sign-ups are booked for this season. Games begin May 29 and finish up around June 30. The Altus City Swimming Pool Swimming lessons enrollment is Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $40 to $45 per session. The three sessions for swimming lessons are: June 4 to 14, June 18 to 28, and July 2 to 12. Pool summer hours are 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. beginning Friday, May 25. Admission is $3.00 per session.

Proposed summer swimming pool passes:

The Altus City Council is working to approve a season pass for the pool. An ordinance for the summer passes will be considered Tuesday, May 29. Passes are valid from the day after Altus High School graduation through Labor Day Weekend. An individual pass is $75. A summer pass for a family of four is $200; each additional family member is $50. If someone loses a pass, he or she is charged $10 to reprint the pass. Passes must be presented to the cashier each time the individual enters the facility.

Swim parties: summer party price during open hours is $75 from one to twenty guests. Each additional guest is $3. Each party is allotted two hours. Payment is required at time of the reservation. Seventy-two hours notice is required for any changes. Reservations are subject to availability. Summer parties include access to the slides.

The Altus Air Force Base Youth Center is holding a “Teen Wave Pool Party”, Friday, June 8 at the AAFB pool from 8 to 10 p.m. This is for youth ages 13 to 18. It’s $8 for members and $10 for non-members which includes pool entry, pizza and drinks. Pre-register and receive $1 off. For registeration information, call 580-481-7903.

Western Oklahoma State College Summer 2012 Kid’s College is enrolling now. Classes will be held in four sessions, beginning Monday, June 4 and ending Friday, June 29. Classes back by popular demand: CSI Altus, Robotics, Digital Photography, Adventures in Art, Caketastic, Babysitting 101, Karate, and Dog Training. For a complete listing and cost information, see “kids.wosc.edu”.