Soccer Start League

Teams are formed and coaches are recruited by NSC, in cooperation with North Texas Soccer Association. Low income students in Richardson Independent School District (RISD) are provided access to leagues of multi-cultural soccer teams for children living near the Dallas Cottonwood Park. In 2003 play was coordinated by NSC and Dallas North Soccer Association for RISD as part of the National Soccer Start, for spring and fall soccer. Players pay a reduced fee. To register a child, please fill out one of the soccer application forms below.

Summer Reading (K-12)

NSC collects and distributes books – serving as a satellite for the City of Dallas Library Summer Reading Program. This program is coordinated by NSC volunteers at Dallas Cottonwood Park and area summer schools in cooperation with Dallas Public Library. Over 750 children participate in storytelling and read-aloud activities, plus taking books home to read. See What’s Going On for more information on dates, times and locations.

Dallas Cottonwood Park Programs

Coordinated with Dallas Park and Recreation Department, and Fretz Park Center, these programs provide supervised recreation and informal education for children and youth. Activities include special Summer Soccer workshops with Dallas Cup and the Olympic Development Program (ODP). The “Send a Kid to Camp” expanded program for youth six and older includes special trips and adventures.

NSC provides support via publicity, recruitment of children and volunteers, referral and staffing, as well as documenting need. Activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, and fun in the outdoors, as a part of the supervised drop-in options. Check out What’s Going On for more information on Summer Soccer and Send a Kid to Camp.

Nature Trail

The Cottonwood Nature Trail is located off Maham Road on the creek side of Cottonwood Park Dallas. Cottonwood Nature Trail is open to the public during regular park hours. Groups interested in information about touring the nature trail may contact NSC at 972-239-3501 or see What’s Going On for more information.

Earth Day

NSC, Dallas Parks and Recreation, Texas Instruments, and Richardson Independent School District cosponsor an Earth Day Celebration at Cottonwood Park Trail for RISD students. Over 2,000 area elementary-aged students and their teachers participate with over 50 exhibitors each year. The Earth Day Celebration is an interactive, fun-filled, and educational event with displays featuring math, science, the environment, and much more. Potential exhibitors and volunteers please call Janis Reid Dumas at 972 239-3501 or see What’s Going On for more information.

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