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Summer Playgrounds

SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS

DATES:

Monday, June 16 – Friday, August 8, 2008

AGES: 5 - 12
DAYS & TIMES: Weekdays, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FEE: FREE!
LOCATION: Chapman Park Recreation Center (2515 San Carlos St.)
Gilbert Park (2200 W. Orangethorpe Ave.)
Lemon Park (701 S. Lemon)
Orangethorpe Park Recreation Center (1414 S. Brookhurst St.)
Richman Park (711 S. Highland)
DESCRIPTION:

The Summer Playgrounds program offers activities such as arts & crafts, cooperative games, educational enrichment, excursions, special events, and team sports. Children must bring a sack lunch daily. Additional excursion fees apply. Your child may request additional money on some of the excursions to play games, buy snacks or souvenirs.

REGISTRATION: Early registration begins Monday, June 2nd, weekdays, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in-person at Independence Park (801 W. Valencia, Gymnasium Office). On-site registration will begin on Monday, June 16th at all of the parks listed below. For more information, please call (714) 738-6575.


CLASS#

DATE

23266

6/16 - 6/20

23267

6/23 - 6/27

23268

6/30 - 7/03
($60 Holiday Week)

23269

7/07 - 7/11

23270

7/14 - 7/18

23271

7/21 - 7/25

23272

7/28 - 8/01

23273

8/04 - 8/08


ORANGETHORPE RECREATION CENTER EXTENDED day

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., $75 per week, (7:30 a.m. – Noon / 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.)

(TO REGISTER, "CLICK" HERE)


The Orangethorpe Recreation Center offers Extended Day camp activities for parents and children that are interested in the traditional summer day camp experience. Extended day activities include specialized arts & crafts, educational enrichment, and character development. Children must bring a sack lunch daily. Additional excursion fees apply (see list). Your child may request additional money on some of the excursions to play games, buy snacks or souvenirs. You may register online, by phone, or in-person at Fullerton City Hall, Parks & Recreation Department (basement floor) prior to the first day of camp. On-site registration will begin on Monday, June 18th. For more information, please call (714) 738-6575.




SPECIAL EVENTS, FIELD TRIPS, & EXCURSIONS
Transportaion will be provided to and from Summer Playground locations. All activities are limited to registered participants of the Summer Playgrounds Program. Activities are scheduled from 12 - 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted below.

SUMMER SUN KICKOFFFriday, June 20
Orangethorpe Rec. Center
HOLIDAY SKATE CENTERThursday, June 27
$5.00/child
Lace up your rollerskates for a fun afternoon at the roller rink.
CORONA DEL MAR BEACHThursday, July 3
10:30 - 5:30 p.m. $5.00/child
Don't forget to pack a lunch, sunscreen and a towel.
FULLERTON IDOL LIP SYNCFriday, July 11
Hillcrest Rec. Center
Hillcrest Recreation Center (1155 N. Lemon St.)
MEGA SPORTS CHALLENGEFriday, July 18
Gilbert Park
This event will bring out the spirit through non-competitive wet & wacky relays and games.
ORANGE COUNTY FAIRTuesday, July 22 
OVERNIGHTERFriday, July 25
Saturday, July 26
7 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Independence Park
We'll all spend the night together for some late night shenanigans. Cchildren will participate in traditional sing-a-long songs and skits, slumber party antics, and tons of active games and contests. Light snacks will be provided. Don't forget to bring your sleeping bag.
INTERNATIONAL FUN FESTFriday, August 1
Chapman Park
This event will feature a wide range of active games from around the world. Activities will incorporate cooperation and team building into an interactive diversification of fun.
SLAMMIN' SUMMER
KIDS CARNIVAL
Friday, August 8
Brea Dam Park
This grand finale event will be a special treat for everyone! Carnival games will be played for various prizes, an inflatable jump house, and other attractions will be featured throughout the event.




NOTE TO PARENTS: SPACE IS LIMITED. ACTIVITIES MAY BE CANCELLED WITH PRIOR NOTICE DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS OR OTHER FACTORS. THIS IS NOT A LICENSED DAY CARE SERVICE. ALL DATES, TIMES, FEES, AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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