"Throw me something, Mister!" encourages beads to be thrown from golf cart floats in the parade. Other festivities include the crowning of the Mardi Gras Mambo! king and queen, games, the Mardi Paws pet parade, costume contest, shoebox floats, free food, including king cake, all while enjoying traditional Mardi Gras music at Riordan Hall.



Easter Egg Hunt

Blossoms & Bows

Children have the opportunity to decorate a flower pot, make Mother's Day cards and plant blooming flowers for mom at the annual Mother's Day event at the Bella Vista Library.



Halloween Spooktacular

Bella Vista’s smallest ghosts and goblins are invited to the community’s annual
Halloween Spooktacular at the Bella Vista Library.

The celebration, which is sponsored by the Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association, includes games, drawings, crafts and story telling.

In addition, prizes will be given to the best costumes; however, costumes are not required to attend the event.

The free event is guaranteed to be frightfully fun. Candy, light snacks and refreshments will be served. The Halloween Spooktacular is for children of all ages.

Winter Carnival

Experience the magic of Christmas at Riordan Hall. Visit with Santa Claus, listen to Christmas stories and music, play games, win prizes, create special take-home Christmas crafts and shop in a mouse house, where children can buy gifts for family and friends.

Summer Camps/Lessons

The Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association offers a variety of camps, lessons and amenities for all age groups.


Camp Bella Vista
 
Camp Bella Vista is a summer youth program that features special events three days a week.

Children between the ages of 7 and 12 meet at noon on
Mondays for “Art in the Park” at Riordan Hall. The day offers arts and crafts projects, followed by swimming before the day ends at 4 p.m.

Campers meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays for “Game Day” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day features tennis, mini golf, field competitions and carnival games and, of course, swimming.  

2010 Camp Bella Vista Registration
2010 Camp Bella Vista Brochure

Golf Camp

One week sessions offered throughout the summer from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 10 to 17. Lessons focus on stressing the fundamentals of the golf swing and the finer points of the game. Campers will need to bring their own set of clubs each day and will be taught by Bella Vista golf professionals and their staff.

2010 Golf Camp Registration
2010 Golf Camp Brochure

Tennis Camp

One week sessions offered throughout the summer from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 7 to 17 at the Kingsdale Tennis Complex. Tennis camp provides coaching for all ability levels, using drills, games and contests, along with a swimming break in the afternoon. The tennis instructors are dedicated to the personal development and improvement of each camper, while stressing sportsmanship and etiquette.

2010 Summer Tennis Camp Registration
2010 Summer Tennis Camp Brochure
 

Swimming Lessons

Available for all skill levels beginning as young as 6 months. Lessons are offered at the Kingsdale and Metfield out door swimming pools.

For swim lesson information, call Riordan Hall at (479) 855-8170.

Summer Recreation Brochure

Swim Team
7:45-8:45 a.m. June 7 to July 15
Ages 7 to 15
• Must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping.
• $50 per person (seasonal fee.)
• Practice will be at the Kingsdale Swimming Pool.
• Practice will be Monday through Thursday.
• Approximately four Thursday evening swim meets.
• Team swimsuits are optional for an additional fee.

For more information, call swim team coach Carie O’Banion at 715-6675 or e-mail iluvswim44@cox.net

2010 Swim Team Brochure/Registration