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Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture
202 N. Florida Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720

Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division offers a wide variety of recreation programs throughout the year for all ages. For more information call (386) 736-5953.

East Volusia County

C.A.M.P. (County Aqua Marine Program)
A fun water camp offering participants a skilled, aquatic activity focused on environmental impact, education and safety. The program is limited to 12 children per session. All instructors are certified divers. Participants are required to attend classes at a different site each day of the week. Parents must provide transportation to sites.
Materials: Swimsuit, towel, sun block, lunch and water bottle
Ages: Co-ed 9-15
Ponce Inlet and the Marine Science Center
Fee: $45 per participant, per week

Spring Break Trip Program
Fill your children’s break time with daily trips and lots of exciting destinations including movies, skating, and water parks.
Materials: Lunch and spending money
Ages: Co-ed 6-15
Fee: $5 if child is not registered in the after-school program.

Teen Club Trips
One Saturday per month to places such as Disney Quest, Wet ’n Wild, and Universal Studios. Trip times to be determined.
Materials: Lunch and spending money
Ages: Co-ed 11-15
Fee: $5 (plus trip fees to be determined).

Teen Clubs
After school adult supervision for youth ages 11-15 during the school year. Teens can enjoy games, receive homework help, participate in sports and more.
Registration fee: $5 per year

Afterschool Program
Adult-supervised activities Monday-Friday from 2 - 5:30 p.m. during the school year for children grades K-5. Children can participate in games and sports and receive homework assistance.
Location: Bicentennial Park, Ormond-By-The-Sea
Registration: $35
Fees: $25 weekly (reduced fees for free or reduced lunch students)

Teacher Duty Day Field Trips
Materials: Lunch and spending money
Ages: Co-ed 6 -15
Registration: Approximately one week before trip dates at Pine Trail Elementary, Palm Terrace Elementary, Hurst Elementary, Bicentennial Park, Ormond-By-The-Sea, W.F. Burns Oak Hill Elementary and Westside Elementary
Fee: $5 registration fee plus trip fees ranging from $10-$30 per trip
Location: Bicentennial Park, Ormond-By-The Sea

Arts 'n Crafts for Kids
Learn how to be “crafty”. Dress for a mess!
Materials: Old clothes.
Ages: Co-ed 6-12
Fee: $2 per class
Location: Bicentennial Park, Ormond-By-The Sea

Silhouettes Dance Team
Dance team performs in parades, nursing homes and various other functions and ceremonies
Materials: To be announced at first session
Ages: Girls 11-14
Location: Holly Hill Middle School (for Holly Hill students only)
Registration: Friday, August 13 (See Virginia Jackson, Sherian Render or David Hinson)
Fee: Uniform fee to be determined

West Volusia County

Field Trip Program
A fun alternative for kids during teacher duty days, spring and winter breaks. Trips range from roller skating and movies to a day at Universal Studios.
Ages: Youths 6-15
Materials needed: Bring lunch and spending money
Registration: Usually 1-2 weeks prior to the trip. Exact dates to be announced via flyers at the schools listed below.
Registration Sites: Woodward Avenue Elementary and McInnis Elementary cafeterias, during dates and times listed on flyers.
Fee: $5 registration fee, plus trip fee ranging from $10 - $40

ECHO Rangers
An Echo Ranger is a student who learns the adventures of the ECHO (Echological, Cultural, Heritage and Outdoor) offerings in Volusia County. Must complete a minimum of eight sites. Sites have various designated dates and times for the activities. Participants must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Ages: Children in grades 2 - 6
Fee: $15 registration fee

Canoeing
Go out for a day of fun in the sun and see all of nature’s magnificent beauty. Take you and yours canoeing on Volusia County’s rivers, lakes and creeks.
Materials needed: Canoe (or we will provide it with paddle). We provide life preserver and guide. Large groups (10 minimum/20 maximum).
Ages: 16 - up
Fees: $15 includes canoe ($10 if have your own craft)

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