Registration for the City of North Port’s annual summer camps will open at the Summer Camp Registration Round-Up on Jan 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center!  With a wide variety of safe, fun and engaging activities - the annual Parks & Recreation Summer Camp provides positive and life-changing experiences for children and teens entering first through eighth grade. Depending on the camper's upcoming grade school level, they will join either the Xtreme Teen Camp program or the GMAC Summer Camp program. Both programs start on May 30 and run through Aug. 4, 2023. There will be no camp on May 29, June 19, or July 4, 2023.

The Teen Xtreme Camp is for students entering sixth grade through eighth grade. The camp will run from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Morgan Family Community Center (6207 W. Price Blvd). This teen camp will combine the fun of day camp with more challenging programs and activities for older kids. The cost is $95 per week. Parents who need a longer camp day can enroll their child in weekly extended care for an additional fee and teens who are Achieve Anything members with parent permission may sign out after camp and use the facility per their membership.

The GMAC Summer Camp offers an exciting full day of programs that are designed to build character and self-esteem in both small and large group settings. The camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center (1602 Kramer Way). The camp is for students entering grades first through fifth. The cost is $80 per week and parents who need an extended camp day can enroll their children in the weekly extended care for an additional fee.

Youth Scholarship Program

A limited amount of funds are available from the Youth Scholarship Program to help families offset weekly camp fees. Please contact Parks & Recreation if you would like to apply for a scholarship. Funds are awarded based on eligibility criteria and are contingent upon donations received to the scholarship fund. For more information, to download an application, or to donate visit NorthPortFL.gov/YouthScholarship.

Registration

Registration will be available online at NorthPortFL.gov/Camp after Jan. 28 or in person at the Morgan Family Community Center or the George Mullen Activity Center. For more information, contact the City’s Parks & Recreation Department at 941-429-PARK(7275) and select option #2.

Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program

Is your young adult interested in gaining professional skills while earning community volunteer hours? They can apply to the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program at the GMAC Summer Day Camp. CIT’s participate in and help lead daily camp activities. Practical training will help prepare them for future summer camp positions. Per session fee includes training, supervision, t-shirts and field trips. Candidates are selected through an application and interview process. Registration fee is $25 per week for a minimum of five weeks. Payment is due upon acceptance into the program. To download an application, visit NorthPortFL.gov/CIT.