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Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture
202 N. Florida Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720

Volusia County Parks, Recreation and Culture
Program Calendar
Fall 2007

Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division offers a wide variety of recreation programs throughout the year for all ages. For more information call (386) 736-5953.

Calendar

Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division offers a wide variety of recreation programs throughout the year for all ages. For more information, please call (386) 736-5953 or look here for “Leisurely Times” 2008.

Spring 2008

East Volusia County

C.A.M.P. (County Aqua Marine Program)
A fun water camp offering participants a skilled, aquatic activity focused on environmental impact, education and safety. The program is limited to 12 children per session. All instructors are certified divers. Participants are required to attend classes at a different site each day of the week. Parents must provide transportation to sites.
Materials: Swimsuit, towel, sun block, lunch and water bottle
Ages: Co-ed 9-15
Ponce Inlet and the Marine Science Center
Fee: $45 per participant, per week

Spring Break Trip Program
Fill your children’s break time with daily trips and lots of exciting destinations including movies, skating, and water parks.
Materials: Lunch and spending money
Ages: Co-ed 6-15
Fee: $5 if child is not registered in the after-school program.

Teen Club Trips
One Saturday per month to places such as Disney Quest, Wet ’n Wild, and Universal Studios. Trip times to be determined.
Materials: Lunch and spending money
Ages: Co-ed 11-15
Fee: $5 (plus trip fees to be determined).

Teen Clubs
After school adult supervision for youth ages 11-15 during the school year. Teens can enjoy games, receive homework help, participate in sports and more.
Registration fee: $5 per year

Afterschool Program
Adult-supervised activities Monday-Friday from 2 - 5:30 p.m. during the school year for children grades K-5. Children can participate in games and sports and receive homework assistance.
Location: Bicentennial Park, Ormond-By-The-Sea
Registration: $35
Fees: $25 weekly (reduced fees for free or reduced lunch students)

Teacher Duty Day Field Trips
Materials: Lunch and spending money
Ages: Co-ed 6 -15
Registration: Approximately one week before trip dates at Pine Trail Elementary, Palm Terrace Elementary, Hurst Elementary, Bicentennial Park, Ormond-By-The-Sea, W.F. Burns Oak Hill Elementary and Westside Elementary
Fee: $5 registration fee plus trip fees ranging from $10-$30 per trip
Location: Bicentennial Park, Ormond-By-The Sea

Arts 'n Crafts for Kids
Learn how to be “crafty”. Dress for a mess!
Materials: Old clothes.
Ages: Co-ed 6-12
Fee: $2 per class
Location: Bicentennial Park, Ormond-By-The Sea

Silhouettes Dance Team
Dance team performs in parades, nursing homes and various other functions and ceremonies
Materials: To be announced at first session
Ages: Girls 11-14
Location: Holly Hill Middle School (for Holly Hill students only)
Registration: Friday, August 13 (See Virginia Jackson, Sherian Render or David Hinson)
Fee: Uniform fee to be determined

West Volusia County

Field Trip Program
A fun alternative for kids during teacher duty days, spring and winter breaks. Trips range from roller skating and movies to a day at Universal Studios.
Ages: Youths 6-15
Materials needed: Bring lunch and spending money
Registration: Usually 1-2 weeks prior to the trip. Exact dates to be announced via flyers at the schools listed below.
Registration Sites: Woodward Avenue Elementary and McInnis Elementary cafeterias, during dates and times listed on flyers.
Fee: $5 registration fee, plus trip fee ranging from $10 - $40

ECHO Rangers
An Echo Ranger is a student who learns the adventures of the ECHO (Echological, Cultural, Heritage and Outdoor) offerings in Volusia County. Must complete a minimum of eight sites. Sites have various designated dates and times for the activities. Participants must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Ages: Children in grades 2 - 6
Fee: $15 registration fee

Mosaic Décor
Create unique decorative articles for your home or office with mosaic design using tiles, favorite pieces of china, etc. Cover items such as picture frames, vases and more! Learn how in one two-hour session.
Ages: Adults
Location: DeLand Middle School
Fee: $20

Photography for kids and adults
Learn how to take better photos. Instruction includes how to focus and operate a camera and how to frame shots to get good quality photos.
Materials: 35mm camera and film
Location: DeLand Middle School
Fee: $15 (kids), $20 (adults)

Dance lessons
Learn today’s dances from line dancing to swing dancing and the two-step.
Ages: 18 - up
Location: DeLand Middle School
Fee: $20 for six lessons

Salsa / Hip-Hop dance lessons
Learn the new hot dance steps and variations to this creative, fun-filled dance.
Ages: 18 - up
Location: DeLand Middle School
Fee: $20 for six lessons

The Nutcracker at Bob Carr Auditorium
See a wonderful performance of the Nutcracker. A bus will depart DeLand for the December performance. Date to be announced. Please call Leisure Services for further information.

Dog obedience class
Fido will learn common commands such as heel, sit, and stay. Help Fido become a better citizen.
Materials needed: Proper leash and collar
Location: Woodward Avenue Elementary School (pavilion)
Fee: $60

Cake decorating for kids
Children will learn basic cake decorating skills, helpful hints and frosting recipes. They will create three fully decorated cakes.
Ages: 8 - 16
Location: DeLand Middle School
Fee: $20 per four-week session

Cake decorating for teens and adults
Learn the basics of decorating, helpful tips and recipes. Participants will decorate five cakes.
Ages: High school age youth and older
Location: DeLand Middle School
Fee: $40 per four-week session

Canoeing
Go out for a day of fun in the sun and see all of nature’s magnificent beauty. Take you and yours canoeing on Volusia County’s rivers, lakes and creeks.
Materials needed: Canoe (or we will provide it with paddle). We provide life preserver and guide. Large groups (10 minimum/20 maximum).
Ages: 16 - up
Fees: $15 includes canoe ($10 if have your own craft)

Summer canoeing adventure C.A.M.P
Children can enjoy canoeing the waterways throughout Volusia County with an experienced guide.
Materials needed: Canoe (or we will provide it with paddle, life preserver and guide), lunch/drink.
Ages: 11 - older
Fees: $60 per four-day session

Coffee, quilting and cards
Come by for a cup of coffee, make a quilt, or play your favorite card game.
Ages: Senior citizens
Location: Osteen Civic Center
Registration Fee: $5

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