Does trying to find positive and fun activities for your child this summer feel like a daunting task? The Wellington Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of summer camps and academies to help keep kids happy, healthy and active.
Village Park (1700 Pierson Road) will be the site of a variety of athletic camps, including a Basketball Academy for ages 7 to 15; Cheer, Dance & Tumble Camp for ages 5 to 15; a Fishing Academy for ages 6 to 13; an Indoor/Outdoor Volleyball Academy for ages 9 to 15; and a Tumble Camp for ages 5 to 15. For younger children, ages 3 to 5, Tumblekids Kamp offers a safe environment to enjoy gymnastics, sports, musical fun and more.
At Greenview Shores Park (2163 Greenview Shores Blvd.), campers can participate in a Boys and Girls Soccer Academy for ages 5 to 14; Lacrosse Camp for ages 8 to 14; Speed & Agility Training Camp for ages 9 to 18; and/or World Cup Soccer Camp for ages 6 to 18.
The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will be offering Coding & Robotics Club for ages 4 to 11; Eco Creations Art Camp for ages 6 to 12; KemKids Dance Studio Summer Camp for ages 5 to 12; and Level Up Youth Esports for ages 7 to 17.
The Wellington Tennis Center (3100 Lyons Road) is also offering Summer Break Tennis Camps for ages 5 to 18, and a High Performance Tennis Camp for ages 8 to 18. For more information on tennis programs and camps, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/tennis.
For more information on summer programs and how to register, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/camps, or call the Parks & Recreation Department at (561) 791-4005.