Register NOW for "OUT OF SCHOOL DAYS"!!!
Need a place for your kids to go on teacher work days or school holidays? We offer full day camps at Eastside Recreation Center (2841 E. University Avenue) and Albert "Ray" Massey Recreation Center on the following dates:
Friday, October 28th Friday, November 4th (Gator Homecoming) Wednesday, November 23rd Friday, January 20th, 2012 Monday, February 20th, 2012 Friday, March 30th, 2012 (Spring Break Camp available from April 2 - April 6)- Thursday, June 7th, 2012
- Friday, June 8th, 2012
Camp hours are from 7:30am until 6:00pm. Fees are $5 per day/per child for city residents (proof of residence required) and $7.50 per day/per child for non-city residents. Effective October 1st, the fees will be $5.25 per day/per child for city residents and $8.00 per day/per child for non-city residents. LUNCH will NOT be provided. You may register online or at our Administrative Office which is located in the Historic Thomas Center, Bldg. B, 306 NE 6th Avenue. Please call 352-334-5067 with any questions.
"FOUNDATIONS" Afterschool Program formerly known as G.R.A.S.P. (Gainesville Recreation After School Program) is offered at the following locations:
- Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Recreation Center
- Eastside Recreation Center
- Northeast Commuity Center
- Porter's Community Center
- Rosa B. Williams Community Center
Foundations After School Program: To have a strong, sound structure you have to begin with a solid foundation. The Foundations After School Program, formally known as Gainesville Recreation After School Program (G.R.A.S.P.), aims to foster ethical values and teach academic and life skills for youth ages 6–13. Foundations focal point is the six pillars of character: respect, caring, trustworthiness, citizenship, fairness and responsibility. The pillars of character are taught in conjunction with physical activity and nutrition, science, social studies and life skill lessons in a fun format that keeps kids interested.
All children are welcome, pre-registration is required. Space is limited and is accepted on a first come first serve basis. You may register online or print the registration form and bring it to our Administrative Office. Transportation is not provided for this program. For additional information, please contact our Administrative Office by email or call us at 352-334-5067.
The after-school program focuses on giving children educational and recreational opportunities after the formal school day has ended. Participants will be involved in structured activties, such as tutoring, homework help, arts/crafts, recreation and sporting activites.
The department's goal is to provide your children with positive experiences through the assistance of our staff. Our staff have been selected for their ability to teach, their love of recreation, and their care for young people. The staff will present materials with a positive and encouraging approach.
Summer Heatwave - Teen Lounges
Need a safe place to hang out with your friends, eat free food, play video games, ping pong and bumper pool? Come show us your character through caring and trustworthiness while having a good time at your neighborhood center:
Clarence R. Kelly Community Center, 1701 NE 8th Avenue
Porter’s Community Center, 512 SW 6th Avenue
The lounges are open Monday through Friday nights from 6–8:30 pm. This program is open to teens ages 13–18 years old (18 if still in school).
Wristband required for entry into the center. Register at centers upon arrival.