The city of St. Cloud Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of recreational programs and activities year-round. Besides summer camp, other events scheduled for the month of July include:

Swimming Lessons – Session 10 sign-ups are scheduled for July 2 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Civic Center (3001 17th Street).

The two-week Session 10 swim lessons will run July 9-20 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center (3001 17th Street).

Session 11 sign-ups will be July 14, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., and July 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.

The two-week Session 11 swim lessons will run July 23 to Aug. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center. Session 12 sign-ups will be July 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and July 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.

Thirty-minute classes are $35 for residents/$45 for non-residents and 60-minute classes are $45 for residents/$55 for non-residents.

Lifeguard Classes: Apprentice lifeguard classes for ages 11 and up are scheduled for July 9-20 and July 23-Aug. 3 from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center. Cost for each class is $75 for Osceola County residents/$85 for non-residents.

A lifeguard class is set for July 23-27 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center. Cost is $225. Applicants must pass a swim test prior to the start of the class. Swim test dates are July 17 and July 19 at 6:30 p.m. and July 21 at 1 p.m. Only one swim test must be passed.

Marina Building Banquet Hall Open House: The open house will be July 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. and July 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the all located at 1104 Lakeshore Blvd., second floor. There is an interactive multimedia kiosk on the first floor’s lobby area.

Movie at the Lakefront: The movie “Mirror Mirror” will be shown July 13 at sunset at Lakefront Park (1104 Lakeshore Blvd.) A family movie is shown every month free to the community on a giant inflatable movie screen.

Dive-In Movie: The movie “Rookie of the Year” will be shown on July 21 at sunset at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center. Cost is $1 per person.

RAYS Recreational Swim Team: This program emphasizes good sportsmanship while participating in recreational swimming and helps build confidence and team skills. The program runs July 30 to Aug. 24, from 9 to 10 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chris Lyle Aquatic Center. Cost is $40 for Osceola County residents and $50 for non-residents for the four weeks. Registration must be completed at least one week prior to the start date.

For details on any Parks and Recreation activity, project, program, or rental facility, visit the Parks and Recreation web page at www.stcloud.org, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 407-957-7243.