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SAPling (1st-6th grades)

"CATCH the Excitement"

2009 Dates:
     Session 1 - June 8-26
     Session 2 - June 29-July 17
     Session 3 - July 20-August 7

North Little Rock Parks and Recreation wants to help your child grow to become a strong independent adult.

Like a sapling and a tree, youth require encouragement, nourishment and skills to grow into a strong well rooted adult.

It is NLRPR’s goal to offer the youth of North Little Rock and surrounding communities this chance by providing the necessary encouragement, skills and nourishment during the summer months through the NLRPR Teen Summer Activities Program (SAPling). Your child will have the opportunity to grow physically and emotionally. Youth going into the 7th thru 9th grades will have the occasion to participate daily in fun and safe recreation activities such as sports, fitness, arts, humanities and life skills. Weekly field trips will be taken. Additional field trips may be taken and are not included in the cost of the program.

Teen SAPling participants start and end each day at their respective community center. During the major part of the camp day, the Teen SAPling participants are transported away from the centers and into the community for their activities. Lunch is available through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), however a couple of days during the week, the participants are allowed to eat at a local restaurant at their own expense or they may bring their lunch or we will still provide lunch through the SFSP.

This program participates in the USDA Summer Food Program
for both free breakfast and lunch during Sessions 1, 2, and 3 (June 8 - August 7).

A limited number of slots are available at each center.

SAPling is not a certified DHS daycare.

Downloads

Program Handout (PDF)
Program Registration Form (PDF)
Calendar of Events (Field Trips)

Program Dates

Session 1 (June 8 - June 26)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

Athletics Focus Camp

Session 2 (June 29 - July 17) (closed July 4)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

Arts & Humanities Focus Camp

Session 3 (July 20 - August 7)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

General Recreation/Education Focus Camp

Cost for SAPling* - Must register and pay by the Friday BEFORE the session begins

Sessions 1, 2, and 3 (each session is 3 weeks in length):
- $60** per session (if paid in full by Friday before session begins)
- or $75** per session (payable in 3 installments of $25 per week )
Full Summer:
- $180** for the whole summer (if paid in full by June 8) (save up to $45)
- Early Registration: $160** for the whole summer (if paid in full by May 24th) (save up to $65)

*Current NLRPR community center membership card is required.
NLR Residents - $15
Non Residents - $20
**Cost includes price of field trips for the session.

Focus Camps

Each center will be host to three (3) Focus Camps throughout the summer. Each Focus Camp will include elements of the other camps. Swimming will be offered weekly. Weekly field trips. End of Session Challenges. Each session will also include health and fitness components from the CATCH^® (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) program.

Focus on Athletics

Participants will learn about fundamentals and techniques of a variety of sporting and athletic programs, such as golf, tennis, soccer, group games, and more.

Focus on Arts and Humanities

Participants will learn to create using a variety of art media, such as dance, painting, sculpture, collage, drama and more.

Focus on General Recreation/Education

Participants will learn about a variety of recreational pursuits, such as board games, life skills, outdoor education, science and more.

For more information about this program, contact Jeff at 501-791-8545.

North Little Rock Parks & Recreation

Programs / Activities - Teen SAPling

"CATCH the Excitement"