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COLONIAL OAKS PARK

5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd., Sarasota

Also features: Little Free Library and a community garden. This park offers indoor and outdoor reservable space. Visit scgov.net (keyword: reservations) or contact 941-861-PARK (7275).

ACTIVITIES

COMPETITIVE CHEER

Year-round / Fee: $10 a week / Room A / Mondays, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Ages: 4-6 / 7:15-8 p.m., Ages: 7-9 / 8-8:45 p.m., Ages: 10 + Celebrating 35 years and over 150 locations nationwide! Champions in Motion is a low cost competitive cheer program that focuses on the fundamentals of cheerleading. Great for all skill levels. For more details, please visit CIMUSA.com.

TABLE TENNIS

Year-round / Ages: 7 and up (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) / Fee: $7 per day, $35 per month, $45 per two months / Gymnasium / Monday, Wednesday, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, 2-5 p.m. For details, call Heber Mercado at 787-327-2550 or email sarasotatabletennis@gmail.com.

SUNCOAST SANDFLEAS UKULELE CLUB

Year-round / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: Free / Room A / First Sunday, 2-4 p.m. The Sandfleas is a group of amateur musicians of all levels who get together to play ukuleles, mostly, and sing songs of all eras. For more information, go to meetup.com and search for suncoastsandfleasukuleleclub.

SUMMER DAY CAMP

June 6-Aug. 5 / Ages: Entering first-fifth grade / Fee: Varies / All rooms / Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The 2022 Summer Camp Guide includes more information about county camps. For more information, visit scgov.net/parks.

SOCCER SHOTS

June-December / Ages: 2-5 / Fee: Varies / Sunday mornings Fun, age-appropriate intro to soccer classes for children ages 2-5. Classes focus on: soccer skills and coordination development (age 2); skill development and character development in a non-competitive environment (ages 3-5). Parent participation is required for age 2 groups. For details, call 727-308-1200, or email sarasota@soccershots.org.

T-REC SUMMER DANCE CELEBRATION

July 30 / Ages: 13 and up / Fee: Free / Gymnasium / Saturday, 5-7 p.m. This indoor event is free for all teens and adults with disabilities and their caregivers and families. There will be music, activities and fun! The infamous ice cream sundae bar will be served. For more information, call 941-486-2753.

DRAMA KIDS

September-May / Ages: 5-11 / Registration: $25; Tuition: $64 per month / Room A / Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 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.

ACE PICKLEBALL CLASS

September-December / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: Varies / Gymnasium / Call for dates and times Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis using solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. Students will learn how to play the fastest growing sport in America! All you need to bring is yourself and a bottle of water. Paddles and pickleballs will be provided. T-shirts, shorts and sneakers are your best bet for added comfort. For more information, contact ACE (Adult and Community Enrichment) at 941-361-6590 or go to ace-sarasota.com.

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5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd., Sarasota

BUMBLE BEE YOGA (CHILDREN’S YOGA)

September-December / Ages: 5-11/ Fee: $30 / Room A / Second Friday of the month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. This fun introduction to yoga will teach basic poses, and stories and games will be included to enhance the experience. Children will also learn calming techniques and increase their strength and flexibility! Yoga mats will be provided. Parents will need to sign a waiver at the start of the class. Registration required. Call Bee at 813-400-0931 or email bumblebeeyogi@gmail.com for details. Space is limited.

PICKLEBALL

Sept. 19-Dec. 19 / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: $2 (Passes available) / Gymnasium / Monday, 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. For information, visit scgov.net (keyword pickleball). All sessions require online preregistration. For more details, call 941-316-1330.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG IN THE PARK

September-May / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: $10 per class / Room A / Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Qigong are ancient mind-body practices to help maintain or regain health, relieve stress and increase strength, flexibility, mind focus, clarity and creativity. Tai Chi is one of the most frequently recommended practices to increase balance. For details, contact Gail at 941-685-9050, or email gailpettit47@gmail.com.

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 This recreational program is 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.

ELITE BASKETBALL TRAINING WITH A PRO

December-May / Ages: All / Fee: $25 a session / Gym / Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.; Sundays, 3-5 p.m. Improve your basketball skills in one-hour group trainings with an ex- pro: dribbling, shooting, skill work, speed and agility and more. To register, call or text 512-287-0170, email zackwright@yahoo.com or visit sarasotaeuroelitebasketball.com/home.

WINTER VACATION IN THE PARKS – SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAM

Dec. 27-30, Jan. 3-6 / Ages: kindergarten-fifth grade / Fee: $8 per session or $150 for nine full days / Facility rooms / 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5:30 p.m. This program offers fun, recreational and instructional activities with daily themes for children during the school break. A supervised lunch time is provided to those attending both daily sessions. Preregistration is required. Register at scgov.net/parks. For more details, call 941-861-PARK (7275).

Rental Facilities at Sarasota County Parks

With rental spaces both inside and out, we can accommodate everything from a small private party to a business expo, a sports tournament or a wedding reception.

View facilities and request reservations at scgov.net/parks or by calling 311.

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