Holiday Events
Family & Youth
Activities Brochure
Mardi Gras Mambo!
Riordan Hall
"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.
Mardi Gras Mambo! information and registration
forms:
 Easter Egg Hunt
Riordan Hall
Children can play games and have their pictures taken with the
Easter Bunny at the Property Owners Association’s annual Easter
Egg Hunt at Bella Vista’s Riordan Hall.
Children’s activities include games, a tattoo station
and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Thousands of plastic eggs, filled with candy and prizes, are
hidden around the Kingsdale complex. The Easter Egg Hunt is open
to children 12 and younger.
Blossoms & Bows
Bella Vista Library
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Swim Team
Ages 7 to 18
8 to 9 a.m. for children 11 and older
9 to 10 a.m. for children 10 and under
• Must be able to swim freestyle 25 yards without stopping.
• $90 per person - Bella Vista Village POA Member (seasonal fee.)
• $100 per person - Guests (seasonal fee.)
• Practice will be at the Kingsdale Swimming Pool.
• Practice will be Monday through Thursday.
• 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
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