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Teen Summer Activities Program
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SAPling (1st-6th grades)

"Around the World"

2010 Dates:
     Session 1 - June 7-25
     Session 2 - June 28 - July 16
     Session 3 - July 19 - August 6
     Mini Skills Camp - August 9-13

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 in the Fall of 2010 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 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 14 - August 6).  The first week of Session 1, participants will need to bring their own lunch.

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)
Program Registration Form - Mini SKills Camps (PDF)
Calendar of Events (Field Trips)

Program Dates

Focus Camp - Session 1 (June 7 - June 25)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

Athletics Focus Camp

Focus Camp - Session 2 (June 28 - July 16) (closed July 5)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

Arts & Humanities Focus Camp

Focus Camp - Session 3 (July 19 - August 6)
Mondays - Fridays 7:30am-3:00pm

General Recreation/Education Focus Camp

Mini Skills Camp (August 9-13)
Monday - Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

Glenview ........... Sports Skills and Drills
North Heights ..... Cheer / Dance
Sherman Park ..... Board Game Strategies

 

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 23rd

• Mini Skills Camps:

  • $25

*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.

Mini Skills Camps

Each center will be host one of three (3) Mini Skills Camps. 

Skills Camp - Sports Skills and Drills

Participants will learn about fundamentals, techniques, and skills of a variety of sporting and athletic programs; participants will be able to practice their skills and techniques through a variety of drills and practices.

Skills Camp - Cheer / Dance

Participants will learn about fundamentals, techniques, and skills of cheerleading and different types of dance; participants will be able to practice their skills and techniques through a variety of drills and practices.

Skills Camp - Board Game Strategies

Participants will learn about fundamentals, techniques, and skills of a variety of board and other games (chess, checkers, GO, etc.); participants will be able to practice their skills and techniques through a variety of drills and practices.

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