Our youth programs are designed to provide a well-supervised, stimulating recreation environment which allows participants to expand their awareness of recreation activities, develop socialization skills and explore their needs, talents, interests and abilities.  Activities include arts-and-crafts, swimming, sports, games, fitness programs, music, dance and homework help. 

Registration for Camp Friendship and the after-school camp at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center begins on the first Monday in February.  Registration for Camp Cool Out and the after-school camp at Canal Street Recreation Center begins on the first Monday in April.   Note:  The after-school camp at Canal Street Recreation Center is still accepting applications for the 2011-12 school year.

The after-school programs operate from 2:45 to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center and Canal Street Recreation Center.  Both summer camps, Friendship and Cool Out, start the first Monday after the end of the regular school year.  The 10-week summer camp program is 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Here are the registration forms and other information you will need for youth programs below.  Please complete the requested information on the forms, then print and sign these documents and bring them to the recreation center once the registration period begins. 

• Camp Friendship and After-School Registration Form (PDF)
• Camp Friendship and After-School Parent Contract (PDF)
• Camp Friendship Lottery Information (PDF)
• Camp Cool Out and After-School Registration Form (PDF)
• Camp Cool Out and After-School Parent Contract (PDF)

The registration fee is $20 per child for city residents or $50 per child for non-city residents.  Contact Amy Elvis at 918-2290 for more information about these programs. 

• Amy Elvis, Youth Program Supervisor  918-2290
• Laura Peter, Youth Program Leader, Pepper Geddings Recreation Center  918-2291
• Jennifer Dennison, Youth Program Leader, Canal Street Recreation Center  918-1468

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