General Interest

Instructor and students posing with their art project

North Port Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of general interest classes, provide something for everyone and every age! From scrapbooking to BINGLO Family Game Night, we are sure you will find a favorite activity to do here. For information on current or upcoming classes, download the Playbook or call 941-429-PARK (7275).

Arts & Rec

Together with the North Port Art Center, create a different masterpiece each month with a variety of mediums and themes. Open to beginner, advanced and experimental artists!

GRADE DAY DATE TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION
K-5 Saturday Jul. 13 10-11 a.m. $8 MFCC

Registration link

K-5

Saturday Aug. 3 10-11 a.m. $8 MFCC Registration link
K-5 Saturday Sep. 7

10-11 a.m.

$8 MFCC

Registration link

K-5 Saturday Oct. 5 10-11 a.m. $8 MFCC Coming soon!
K-5  Saturday Nov. 9 10-11 a.m. $8 MFCC Coming soon!
K-5 Saturday Dec. 14 10-11 a.m. $8 MFCC Coming soon!

MFCC = Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd. 

Baby Ballerinas

Music, movement, crafts and the basic dance steps are introduced in this class. Dance wear and ballet shoes are required. Optional performance in "North Port's Got Talent." Class is limited to 12. Pre-registration is required; $50 fee. Class is for students ages 2-4. 

Classes take place at the Morgan Family Community Center:

See you in the Spring!

Badge Factory

Complete your troop, pack or individual Scout projects with us! Our expert staff will help you organize projects to fit your needs. Our goal is to make learning enjoyable while helping your group earn cooking, archery, fitness, or other Scout badges.

Minimum of 8 participants. Please call 941-429-PARK (7275) for more information.

 AGE DAY/DATE/TIME FEE LOCATION
 5+  By appointment only $3-$5 per person Varies, based on need

 

BINGLO Family Game Night

Who is ready to shout "BINGLO!" Our Binglo Family Night brings music, black lights and games all together in one action-packed night. Dress to impress in your best neon clothing and get ready to win. Pre-registration is required. Program is for all ages; $15/10-card pack. 

Event location: George Mullen Activity Center
Event date: TBD
Event time: 6:30-8 p.m.

Registration is required.

Kids Night Out

Want to enjoy an evening without the kids? Sign them up for our Kids Night Out! Kids will enjoy an evening of fun games, arts & crafts and a light dinner in a safe, supervised environment while parents get a well-deserved break and an opportunity for holiday shopping.

Pre-registration is required.

 GRADE DAY DATE TIME FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION 
 K-5  Friday  Dec. 13  5-8:30 p.m.  $15  GMAC Coming soon!

GMAC = George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way

Masterchef Jr. Cooking Class

Learn how fun and easy cooking can be! Students will learn to make delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and snacks, with plenty of tasting along the way.

Pre-registration required.

AGE DAY DATE  TIME  FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION 
10-15 Friday Aug. 9-Aug. 30  6-8 p.m. $50 MFCC  Coming soon!

MFCC = Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd.

Scrapbooking

Paper crafting workshops include scrapbook layouts, card making and special projects. Participants may bring their own supplies and/or purchase supplies from the instructor. 

 AGE DAY  DATE TIME FEE LOCATION
 16+ Saturday Jul. 13 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 MFCC
 16+

Saturday

Sep. 14 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 MFCC
 16+  Saturday Nov. 9 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 MFCC
 16+  Saturday Dec. 14 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $20 MFCC

MFCC = Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd.

Two-Day Workshop

 AGE DAY  DATE  TIME  FEE LOCATION
 16+  Sat./Sun.  June 22-23  9 a.m.-6 p.m.  $75  NPSH
 16+  Sat./Sun.  Oct. 12-13  9 a.m.-6 p.m.  $75  NPSH

NPSH = North Port Scout House, 5845 Greenwood Ave.

Fee paid at front desk at time of class.

 

 

 

Teen Talk

Hey Teens! Join us at the Morgan Family Community Center to hang out with friends, participate in group activities, share ideas and have a say in our upcoming teen events.

 GRADE DAY DATE TIME FEE LOCATION
 6-12  Thur.  Aug. 15  4:30-5:15 p.m.  Free  MFCC
 6-12  Thur.  Nov. 21  4:30-5:15 p.m.  Free  MFCC

MFCC = Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd.

Drop-ins welcome, no registration required!

 

 

Tot Time

Bring your little ones to play and interact with other tots on a drop-in basis. This is a great opportunity for your child to begin learning early social skills. Play equipment includes balls, riding toys, giant foam blocks and a manipulative station.

Note: There will be no class on Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Nov. 5, Nov. 28 and Dec. 12.

 AGE DAY DATE TIME FEE (R/NR) LOCATION
1-5 Tues./Thur. Aug. 6-Dec. 19 10 a.m.-noon $3/$4 GMAC
1-5 Saturday Aug. 10, Sep. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 14 10 a.m.-noon $3/$4 GMAC

GMAC = George Mullen Activity Center, 1602 Kramer Way

Fee paid at front desk at time of class.