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April 3, 2007
Vickie Pleus, APR
Community Information Specialist

REGISTER NOW FOR VOLUSIA COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUTH

It’s not too early to think about summer activities for the kids. Volusia County offers several summer camps for children through the Leisure Services division. From snorkeling to sports camps, there’s something for everyone:

VOLUSIA COUNTY LEISURE SERVICES SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM

Youth can enjoy 10 fun-filled weeks of supervised playground activities, sports, crafts, and exciting field trips to the movies, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Wet 'n Wild and more. Space is limited, and participants are encouraged to sign up early.

Summer recreation program hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed July 4). The dates are Tuesday, May 29 -

Friday, August 3. Program cost is $50 per week per child, trips included plus a one-time $20 registration fee. Programs fees are subject to change.

Early registration is at each site from 9 a.m. - noon, Saturday, May 12, and Saturday, May 19. Program sites are subject to change. Please call the Volusia County Leisure Services hotline at (386) 736-5952 for current listings.

*Summer Recreation Program locations in east Volusia County: Bethune Beach Park ion New Smyrna Beach, Ormond-By-The-Sea Bicentennial Park, Bonner Elementary, Edgewater Public School, David Hinson Middle School, Holly Hill Middle, Hurst Elementary, Burns-Oak Hill Burns Elementary, Ormond Beach Middle, Palm Terrace Elementary, Pathways Elementary, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Park, Samsula Elementary and Westside Elementary.

* Summer Recreation Program locations in west Volusia County: Chisholm Center, DeLand Middle, Enterprise Elementary, Freedom Elementary, Gemini Springs Park, George Marks Elementary, Malloy Head Start Center, Orange City Elementary, Osteen Civic Center, Pierson Elementary, Southwestern Middle School, Volusia Pines Elementary and Woodward Elementary.

SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Youth with special needs can enjoy 10 fun-filled weeks of supervised playground activities, sports, crafts, and more. The program serves youth in grades K-5. Camp Olympus is offered at Edgewater Public School, Edgewater. West Volusia Special Needs camp is available at Volusia Pines Elementary, Lake Helen. To qualify, a child must be multi-VE and have medical clearance. The child must be able to work within a one to five teacher ratio. Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to sign up early.

Summer recreation program hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (closed July 4). The dates are Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, August 3. Program cost is $50 per week per child plus a $20 registration fee, trips included. Programs fees are subject to change.

Early registration is at each site from 9 a.m. - noon, Saturday, May 12, and Saturday, May 19. Need-based scholarships for summer programs are available. For more information, please contact Peggy Johnson at (386) 943-7039 ext. 5694.

C.A.M.P. (COUNTY AQUA MARINE PROGRAM)

A fun water camp that offers participants, ages 9 - 15, skilled, aquatic activity focused on environmental impact, education and safety. The program is limited to 12 youth per session. All instructors are certified.

The program offers seven, one-week sessions beginning June 4, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participants are required to attend classes at a different site each day of the week:

Monday - DeLeon Springs, Tuesday - Blue Spring, Wednesday - Blue Spring, Thursday - Ponce Inlet, Friday - Ponce Inlet and the Marine Science Center. Parents must provide transportation to sites. No camp will be held the week of July 3.

Participants must bring a swimsuit, towel, sun block, lunch and water bottle. The fee is $50 per participant, per week.

SPARTAN SPORTS CAMP

Campers ages 11 - 14 will learn the basic to advanced skills for baseball/softball,

basketball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, golf, tennis, lacrosse and flag football in this camp that runs 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., May 29 - August 3 at DeLand Middle School. The cost is $60 per week, per child, plus a $20 registration fee.

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