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RECREATION AND ATHLETICS NEWTOWN ESTATES PARK

2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota

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

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

August-December / Ages: Elementary and middle school students / Fee: Free / Multiple rooms / Monday-Friday, after school to 6 p.m. Children who attend will enjoy art and literacy programs, indoor and outdoor team sports, homework help as well as access to game and computer rooms. For information, call the Boys and Girls Club at 941-358-2878.

ACTIVITIES

OPEN GYM/WEIGHT ROOM

Year-round / Ages: 13 and up (gymnasium), 16 and up (weight room) / Fee: Free / Gymnasium: Monday, Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. / Weight Room: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PICKLEBALL

October-December / Fee: $2 (Passes available) / Ages: 18 and up / Gymnasium / Wednesday, Friday, 9:30-11 a.m. For more information, visit scgov.net (keyword: pickleball). All sessions require online, preregistration. For more details, call 941-316-1161.

WINTER VACATION IN THE PARKS SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAM

Dec. 27-30, Jan. 7-10 / Ages: Kindergarten-sixth grade / Fee: $20 / Various rooms / Tuesday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This program offers fun, recreation and instructional activities for children during the school break. No camp Dec. 23, 24 and 31. Preregistration required. Register online at scgov.net/parks, by phone at 941-861-7275 or by mail, Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.

Boys and Girls Club Summer Camp

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SUMMER CAMP

June 14-July 30 / Closed the week of July 5 / Ages: 5-18 / Fee: $55 / Various rooms / Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children will participate in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, athletic games, board games, reading and so much more. Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided. Must attend mandatory parent orientation. For details, call the Boys and Girls Club at 941-358-2878.

SPECIAL EVENT

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Dec. 18 / Ages: Infant-12 / Fee: Free (donations accepted) / Various rooms / Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children enjoy a holiday breakfast with Santa Claus and receive a gift. For details, call 941-861-5000.