Lee County Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to begin

Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp registration opens at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27. Registration is expected to draw thousands of youngsters to programs, outings and activities at the department’s traditional camps, middle school camps and specialty camps

Traditional camps are for children that have completed kindergarten through fifth grade Middle school camps are for sixth through eighth grade Specialty and special needs camps ages vary; check locations for specific ages

Summer camp runs for six weeks from June 19 through July 28 The cost for traditional and middle school camps are $75 per week per child Specialty camps vary; check location for price. For locations visit www leeparks org

Parents are encouraged to sign up early Each year, the allotted spaces at Lakes Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Estero Recreation Center fill up well before school ends Camp registration is ongoing as long as

Mound House grounds open, museum still closed

The Mound House grounds and public restrooms are now open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a m to 4:30 p m and the museum store is open Monday through Friday 9 a m to 4 p m The museum and exhibits are temporarily closed and the main museum is tentatively scheduled to reopen in early April

The Mound House, located at 451 Connecticut Street, is the town's oldest home, sitting atop a shell mound constructed by the ancient Calusa tribe

The three acres of grounds, which overlook Estero Bay, is now open to the public Visitors can enjoy the scenic view from the property, which includes native plants, a walking path, picnic tables and an observation pier

The Town of Fort Myers Beach operates the Mound House

"Upon full recovery of the amenities at Mound House, visitors will also be able to enjoy kayak tours and educational events," said Fort Myers Beach

Communications Director Jennifer Dexter

Dexter stated that the timetable on the museum opening is April "The museum took on a few inches of water and had some window and roof damage that is requiring repairs," Dexter said space is available

Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center and Matlacha Community Center are closed from Hurricane Ian dam- ages and will not operate a summer program this year E s t e r o R e c r e a t i o n C e n t e r a n d N o r t h F o r t M y e r s Recreation Center will increase their attendance numbers to accommodate patrons who typically attend those sites

To register for camp at one of the three large recreation centers

Estero, North Fort Myers or Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres – obtain a membership first by visiting the location

If you currently have a membership at one of these facilities, please make sure it is active by calling or visiti leegov com is needed to register online Registration for swimming lessons and other aquatics programs begins Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Recreation locations, camps, amenities, and other special events, visit www leeparks org, call 239-533-7275 or email leeparks@leegov com