Events Calendar
May 19– The next night time adventure Owl Prowl at Bentsen-RGV State Park begins at 7:30 p.m.; reservation required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 20– Take a journey on the Resaca Vieja Nature Hike at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 8:30 a.m. It’s the kids’ turn later that day at 2 p.m. for the Jr. Ranger Club; reservation required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 21– Finish off the weekend with a little water in the Kayaking 101 class at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m.; reservations required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 24– The Sharyland Baccalaureate service begins at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer High School gym. Micah Crump, Lead Student Pastor at Palm Valley Church, will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to attend.
May 27– The next Fishing for Beginners begins at 1 p.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park; reservations required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 28– The Bentsen-RGV State Park Dutch oven cooking class begins at 2 p.m.; reservations required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
June 6-9– IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp begins with SciTech Camp, for incoming 4th-8th grade campers. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
June 12-16– Jr. Anthropologists, for incoming 3rd-6th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
June 20-23– Mighty Nature, for incoming 3rd-6th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
June 22 – The South Texas Senior Summit – Hidalgo County, sponsored by the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hacienda San Juan, 522 S. Iowa in San Juan. This is a free event for seniors age 60 and over, offering activities and education seminars on health, Medicare, Medicaid, fraud and abuse. UTRGV Medical School will give free wellness exams. There will be health screenings for glucose, blood pressure, dental, bone density and more. For more information, go to business.rgvhcc.org/events.
June 26-30– Textile Crafters, for incoming 4th-8th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
July 10-14– Roaming Dinos, for incoming 2nd-4th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
July 17-21– Visual Artists, for incoming 6th-12th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
July 26-28– World of Water (WOW), for ages 5 to7, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. It is hosted in collaboration with McAllen Public Utility. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
July 31-Aug 4– IMAS Curators, for incoming 3rd-6th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
Aug 7-11– Movie Makers, for incoming 4th-8th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.