Save the date: Summer Camp Registration Round Up on Jan. 25

Published on December 19, 2024

The City of North Port’s annual summer camp registration will open on Jan. 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center! Offering a wide variety of safe, fun, and engaging activities, the Parks & Recreation Department Summer Camp programs provide positive, life-changing experiences for children and teens entering grades 1 through 8. Depending on their grade level, campers will join either the Teen Xtreme Camp or the GMAC Summer Camp program. Both camps begin on June 2 and run through Aug. 8, 2025, with no camp on June 19 or July 4, 2025.

To make registration day even more fun, bounce houses will be set up outside for families to enjoy while they wait to register their child(ren). This activity is generously provided by Do The Happy Bounce.

Teen Xtreme Camp (Grades 6-8) For students entering grades 6 through 8, the Teen Xtreme Camp will run from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Morgan Family Community Center (6207 W. Price Blvd). This camp combines the fun of day camp with engaging programs and activities geared towards older kids. The cost is $100 per week. Extended care is available for an additional fee of $15 per week, per child, for either before or after camp. If both before and after care are needed, the fee is $30 per week, per child.

GMAC Summer Camp (Grades 1-5) The GMAC Summer Camp offers a full day of programs designed to build character, develop social skills, and create lasting memories. For children entering grades 1 through 5, the camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the George Mullen Activity Center (1602 Kramer Way). The cost is $85 per week. Extended care is available for an additional fee of $15 per week, per child, for either before or after camp. If both before and after care are needed, the fee is $30 per week, per child.

Youth Scholarship Program A limited number of scholarships are available through the Youth Scholarship Program to help families offset weekly camp fees. Scholarships are based on eligibility criteria and donations received. To apply for a scholarship or to donate, visit NorthPortFL.gov/YouthScholarship.

Registration Information Camp registration opens on Jan. 25 and will be available in person at the Morgan Family Community Center or the George Mullen Activity Center during regular business hours. Registration must be completed in person. To download and complete registration forms ahead of time, visit NorthPortFL.gov/Camps. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 941-429-PARK (7275) and select option #3.

Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program Teens interested in gaining professional experience while earning community volunteer hours can apply for the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program at the GMAC Summer Camp. CITs will participate in and help lead daily camp activities while receiving practical training for future camp positions. The fee of $25 per week includes training, supervision, t-shirts, and field trips. Registration is by application and interview only. To apply, visit NorthPortFL.gov/CIT.