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SAPling (1st-5th grades)

"Around the World"

2011 Dates:
     Focus Camp - Session 1 - June 13 - July 1
     Focus Camp - Session 2 - July 5 - July 22
     Focus Camp - Session 3 - July 25 - August 12

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 6th thru 8th grades in the Fall of 2011 will have the occasion to participate daily in fun and safe recreation activities such as sports, fitness, arts, humanities and life skills.  Seven field trips will be taken and entrance fees are included in the cost of the session. 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 a 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 13 - August 10).

A limited number of slots are available at each center.

SAPling is not a certified DHS daycare.

Downloads

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

Program Dates

Focus Camp - Session 1 (June 13 - July 1)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

Glenview ........... Arts & Humanities Focus Camp
North Heights ..... General Recreation/Education Focus Camp
Sherman Park ..... Athletics Focus Camp

Focus Camp - Session 2 (July 5 - July 22) (closed July 4)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

Glenview .......... General Recreation/Education Focus Camp
North Heights .... Athletics Focus Camp
Sherman Park .... Arts & Humanities Focus Camp

Focus Camp - Session 3 (July 25 - August 126)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

Glenview ........... Athletics Focus Camp
North Heights ..... Arts & Humanities Focus Camp
Sherman Park ..... General Recreation/Education Focus Camp

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

• Focus Camps Sessions 1, 2, and 3 (each session is 3 weeks in length):

  • $60** per session (if paid in full by Friday before session begins)

  • $160 - Early Registration if registered and paid in full by May 27th

*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 Focus Camp will include elements of the other camps. Swimming will be offered weekly. Field trips will be taken each session.  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 Pam, Jennie, or Ernest at 501-791-8545 or your nearest community center.