Water Conservation

Notice: Waco residents and businesses are required to follow a 3-day watering schedule all year.

Community Centers

Waco offers multiple community centers that are centrally located across town. These centers provide quality programs and activities for Waco’s youth, adults and senior citizens such as:

After-School Programs
Summer Programs
Youth Sports Leagues
Fitness Areas
Basketball Gyms
Computer Labs

In addition to enabling health, recreation and fitness for people of all ages and abilities, the centers serve as anchors of many of our neighborhoods and support a healthy environment and strong communities.

Summer Camp 2025

2025 Summer Camp Registration: Give your child ages 5-13 an unforgettable summer filled with fun, adventure, and hands-on learning. The registration fee is $100 per child (breakfast and lunch included). Camps will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the dates listed below. While spots are now filled at South Waco Community Center, there are still openings for camps at Dewey and Doris Miller Community Centers.

Session #1 (June 2-27): $300
Session #2 (June 30-July 25): $300
Session #3 (July 28-August 8): $150

Youth Conferences

Help your teen build confidence, leadership skills, and lasting friendships during our upcoming Girls Conference on April 12 and Boys to Men Conference on April 19.

These free, one-day events at Doris Miller Community Center (1020 Elm Ave., Ste. 800L) will bring together positive mentors, community leaders, and local college athletes to support and motivate youth ages 10-17. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Girls Conference (April 12 | 9AM-1PM): Register here
Boys to Men Conference (April 19 | 9AM-1PM): Register here

Dewey Community Center

Dewey Community Center provides educational and recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. The center includes a gym, a wellness room, meeting rooms and a computer lab.

Doris Miller Community Center

Doris Miller Community Center provides a variety of classes, programs and camps throughout the year. The center includes a gym, banquet room, meeting rooms, computer lab, outdoor play area and a wellness center.

South Waco Community Center

South Waco Community Center offers recreation opportunities and community activities for all ages. The center includes fitness rooms with gym equipment, meeting rooms and a gym.

Senior Centers

Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center for Excellence

The renovation of Waco’s 51-year-old Bledsoe-Miller Community Center, which sits on the Brazos River in downtown Waco, will transform it into a thriving center for science, technology, engineering, math and cultural arts.

A place where people the entire community, and people of all ages can work, play and learn in a space dedicated to their advancement.

Harrison Community Center

Harrison Community Center offers a wide variety of programs, dances and activities for seniors and the surrounding community.

Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Helpful Information

Camp & Activities Registration