Youth Programs

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Goal:POST at Miller Middle School

Goal:POST is a free program offered to Miller Middle School students. The program meets for 8 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the fall and spring. Each student receives a snack and homework time followed by various games led by Texas State University’s Recreational Administration students. Transportation home is available for a limited number of students who live within the regular Miller Middle School bus zones. For more information about Goal:POST email Tori Garcia.

SLOEP (Spring Lake Outdoor Education Program) for Goodnight Middle School Students

SLOEP is a free program offered to Goodnight Middle School students. The program meets for 8 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the fall and spring. Goodnight students will be led by Texas State University’s Recreational Administration students in various outdoor educational activities. Transportation home is available for a limited number of students who live within the regular Goodnight Middle School bus zones. For more information about SLOEP email Tori Garcia.

L.E.G.I.T. Summer Internship Program

L.E.G.I.T. (Learning. Experience. Groundwork. Instruction. Training.) 

LEGIT Summer Internship Program is a program powered by San Marcos Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of San Marcos and SMCISD. This program offers summer internships to San Marcos High School sophomores and juniors. Students will receive on-the-job training, gain experience in the workforce, and gain necessary job related skills that will prepare them for future employment. For more information email LEGIT or Catherine Marler.

Best Friends For Life (BFFL)

Best Friends For Life (BFFL) is a free 5 week inclusion program for children of all abilities, ages 3-13. This program meets in the spring on Mondays from 6-7 PM at the San Marcos Rec Hall. Texas State University’s Therapeutic Recreation graduate students lead participants in a variety of activities including drumming, yoga, crafts and more. There are also opportunities to go swimming and horseback riding. For more information about BFFL email Catherine Marler.