Archer Center is located south of Cholla High School on La Cholla and south of Starr Pass

• Weight room
• Craft room
• Game room
• Multi-purpose room
• Lounge/TV area
• Vending machines

• Covered basketball court
• Year-round swimming pool
• Picnic tables
• Playground area
• Walking path

Schoolzout program

An activity based program for ages 5-11 years (5 years olds must have completed kindergarten, proof may be required) before the start of the Summer KIDCO program. Dates include: May 28-31 and July 29-31. Cost is $2 per child per day. No discounts. Activities include, games, music, sports crafts, field trips, movies, and more.  contact Center staff for more information and to register.

KIDCO summer recreation program

A summer program for ages 5-12 years (5 year olds must have completed kindergarten, proof may be required). Games, arts and crafts, sports, nutrition, music, movies, reading time, dance and lots of fun. Offered Monday-Friday from 7:30am-6pm. No program on Thursday, July 4.
Session 1 - June 3-28 (4-weeks) $125/$157
Session 2 - July 1-26, (4-weeks) $125/$157
Participants may register for one or both sessions. See pages 7-8 for program and  registration information.

Youth Open Drop-in Recreation

Monday-Friday 5pm-closing, must be at least 7 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or adult. Daily center use fee or quarterly pass applies.

InBetweener's Club

In-Betweeners Club Schoolzout (IBC)

For ages 11-14 years before the start of the Summer IBC program. Dates include: May 28-31 and July 29-31. Cost is $2 per child per day. No discounts. Activities include, cooking, games, community service projects, guest speakers, sports, fi eld trips, movies and more. Contact Center staff for more information and to register.

In-Betweeners Club (IBC)

A daily summer program for ages 11-14 years (must have completed 5th grade) beginning June 3 through July 26, Monday through Friday, 7:30am-6pm. No program on Thursday, July 4. Activities include, guest speakers, sports, games, movies, cooking community service, music, dance, and more. See page 9 for program and registration information.

Senior 50+ Club

Senior Club includes free admission to our gym and swimming pool on Mon., Wed., and Thurs., 9-6pm. Club members enjoy fi eld trips, special events and daily activities.

Daily activities include cards and game playing, Bingo, Guest Speakers, Texas Hold’em, and Movie Days.

Senior Nutrition Program

A socialization and nutrition program funded in part through a federal grant provides seniors 60+ with healthy nutritious meals as well as an opportunity to socialize and participate in a variety of recreational activities. Donations  accepted for meals. Senior Activity card is not required to participate in this program.

Archer Neighborhood Swimming Pool offers Deep Water Fitness and Shallow Water Fitness courses as well as swimming lessons for the summer session.

Pool Entry Fees:

Adults – Age18+   $2.00
Youth – Age 17 and under    $1.00

For more information please contact 520-791-5388.

Henry Ryan Learning Center

Learning Center/Day Care for ages 3-12 years old.
DES approved.
Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 5:30 pm.
For more information call 520-882-3872

Southwest Midwifery Services

Days, times and costs vary
Please call 520-882-8228 for more information. 

USDA Rural Housing

4th Wednesday of each month.  1:00 - 4:00 pm. For more information please call 520-548-1769 and ask to speak with Gerri Robinson.

The area surrounding the Fred Archer Neighborhood Center was first settled in the 1930’s & 1940’s by African American homesteaders. Since 1963, the dream of many of the "A" Mountain residents was to have a center that would offer the neighborhood full recreational facilities. Many local residents wanted something new, something exciting, which everyone could savor – a neighborhood recreation center.

The goal for the neighborhood center was to provide social and recreational experiences to the public, primarily residents of the general area.

The "A" Mountain Neighborhood Center was completed in September of 1978. Now known as the Fred Archer Neighborhood Center (named after its first director, Fred Archer), the recreational facility offers valuable programs, which target specific needs in the immediate community.

Agencies currently housed out of the center include the Henry Ryan Learning Center, Southwest Midwifery, Planned Parenthood and USDA Rural Housing.