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Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center

391-1863
34 Robert Martinez Jr. Street
Austin, TX 78702

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 1pm-8pm
Friday 1pm-6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday closed

Site Supervisor: Don Goerner
Program Specialist: Maria Reyes
Program Specialist: Ryan Eaker
Program Instructor: Theron Sweet
Building and Grounds Assistant: Mario Pena


Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center opened it's doors on September 16, 2000. The Center is dedicated in honor of community matriarch Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho. Mrs. Camacho lived on Canterbury Street for over 40 years, down the street from Metz Recreation Center. She was a youth advocate for many years first at Zavala Elementary and then at Metz Elementary. She volunteered for many years with the Reading Is Fundamental program (RIF). Over the years she was someone the neighborhood children could trust and know would always protect them as though she was their parent. She offered her house as one of the first McGruff House. Mrs. Camacho spent endless hours working in her community and working to enhance the life of her community and the community children.

The 7,500 square foot facility contains 5 activity rooms, a study and 2 offices. It gives the youth a new technological advantage for all their pursuits and activites with computers. Current programs include after-school club, teen club, tiny feet, high adventure club, cycling team, video production, internet surfing and web design and more.

With it's proximity to park amenities, it a hub for recreational pursuits as well, such as the nerby ballfields and Fiesta Gardens Rowing Programs.


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