Laurel Park 8

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).

SPRING BREAK PROGRAM

March 13-17 / Ages: K-fifth grade / Fee: $90 for five full days / Camp rooms / Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5:30 p.m. This program offers fun, recreational and instructional activities for children during the school break. A supervised lunch hour is provided for those attending both daily sessions. Registration is required. Registration is available at scgov.net/parks. For details, call 941-861-PARK (7275).

ACTIVITIES

OPEN BASKETBALL

Through May / Fee: Free / Ages: 6 and up / Gymnasium / Days and times vary Open gym basketball is available at no charge when the gym is free of rentals. Basketballs are available. Participants must wear T-shirts and tennis shoes, as well as sign-in at the front desk. For more information on days and times, please call 311.

PICKLEBALL

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

VOLLEYBALL

Through May / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: $2 / Gymnasium / Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon Join us for this recreational drop-in volleyball program. Open to all skill levels. For details, call 941-486-2753.

DRAMA KIDS

December-May / Ages: 10-16 / Registration: $25; Tuition: $70 per month / Rooms A and B / Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Children can explore the world of creative dramatics with classes designed to build verbal communication skills, acting abilities and self-esteem. For details, call Jessica and Andrew at 941-922-8121, visit dramakids.com/fl1 or email dramakidsSRQ@gmail.com.

SURREY RIDES ON THE LEGACY TRAIL

Jan. 10-April 12 / Ages: 5 and up / Fee: Free / Community Center / Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Ride the surrey with the fringe on top! Join The Friends of The Legacy Trail on a 45-minute guided tour of the history, plants and wildlife of The Legacy Trail! Call the Laurel Park office at 311 to reserve.

WINTER VACATION IN THE PARKS - SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAM SCHOOL DAY OUT

Jan. 9 and March 20 / Ages: K-fifth grade / Fee: $9 per session / All rooms / Monday, 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.

SUMMER DAY CAMP

June-August / Ages: Entering first to fifth grade / Fee: Varies / Community Center / Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The 2023 Summer Camp Guide includes more information about this|and other county camps. For more information, visit scgov.net.

EVENTS

T-REC HOLIDAY PARTY

Dec. 16 / Ages: 13 and up / Fee: Free / Room A/B / 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 941-486-2595.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Dec. 17 / Ages: 12 and under / Fee: Free / Gymnasium / Saturday, 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. 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 311 or visit scgov.net/parks.

T-REC GIANT GAMES NIGHT

March 3 / Ages: 13 and up / Fee: Free / Outdoor / Friday, 4-6 p.m. Join the T-Rec program for an evening of playing oversized versions of classic games like Jenga, Connect Four and more! For details, call 941-486-2595.