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RECREATION AND ATHLETICS LAUREL PARK

AND SANDRA SIMS TERRY COMMUNITY CENTER, 509 Collins Road, Nokomis

Also features: Little Free Library, open area playing field. This park offers indoor and outdoor reservable space. Visit scgov.net (keyword: reservations) or contact 941-861-PARK (7275).

ACTIVITIES

SUMMER DAY CAMP

June 6-July 29 / Ages: Entering first-fifth grade / Fee: Varies / Community Center / Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The 2022 Summer Camp Guide includes more information about this and other county camps. For more information, visit scgov.net/parks.

OPEN BASKETBALL

September-December / Fee: Free / Ages: 6 and up / Gymnasium / Monday-Thursday (ages 6-17), 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (ages 18+), noon to 3 p.m. Open gym basketball is available every weekday afternoon at no charge (unless there is a facility rental). Basketballs are available. Participants must wear shirts and tennis shoes, as well as sign-in at the front desk. For more information, please call 941-861-5000 or 311.

VOLLEYBALL

September-May / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: $2 / Gymnasium / Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Join us for this recreational drop-in volleyball program. Open to all skill levels. For details, call 941-861-5000 or 311.

T-REC SOCIAL CLUB AT NORTH PORT

We are welcoming all teens and adults with disabilities to join our T-Rec Social Club, offered quarterly through varying events. Socialize, meet new people, learn new things, plan leisure activities and engage with the community!

T-REC SOCIAL CLUB (ARTS AND REC)

Oct. 17 / Ages: 13 and up / Fee: Free / Morgan Family Community Center / Monday, 10 a.m. to noon Participants will be able to create a masterpiece art project while receiving the opportunity to socialize. Participants and caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun! Registration is required.

For more information or to register, call North Port Parks and Recreation at 941-429-7275 or Laurel Park at 941-486-2753.

DRAMA KIDS

September-December / Ages: 10-18 / Registration: $25; Tuition: $64 per month / Room A / Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Children can explore the world of creative dramatics with classes designed to build verbal communication skills, acting ability and self-esteem. For details, call Tamara at 941-922-8121 or visit dramakids.com/fl1.

PICKLEBALL

September-May / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: $2 (Passes available) / Gymnasium / Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, visit scgov.net (keyword: pickleball). All sessions require online registration. For more details, call 941-486-2753.

SCHOOL DAY OUT

Oct. 14 / Ages: Kindergarten-fifth grade / Meet in camp rooms / Fee: $9 per session / Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5:30 p.m. Recreational program offered during professional days when school is out for grades kindergarten through fifth. Full payment is required at the time of registration. A supervised lunch will be provided for those attending both daily sessions.

SPECIAL EVENTS

T-REC HOLIDAY PARTY

Dec. 16 / Ages: 13 and up / Fee: Free / Laurel Park, Room AB / Friday, 4-5:30 p.m. All individuals with disabilities and caregivers are invited to come join us for holiday crafts and music. For more information, please call 941-486-2753.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Dec. 17 / Ages: 12 and under / Fee: Free / Gymnasium / 10 a.m. to noon Santa is coming to Laurel Park! Enjoy listening to Christmas music, games and arts and crafts as you dine on pancakes, sausage, hot cocoa and orange juice. There will be photo opportunities with Santa, as well as a story time with Mrs. Claus. Don’t forget to write your letter to Santa and give it to the big guy in person! Space is limited. Registration is required. For details, call 941-861-5000, 311 or visit scgov.net/parks.