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Families, Parks and Recreation
Dover
Shores Community Center and Pool
Highlights:
Regional Center
The Dover Shores Community Center is located on the
corner of Gaston Foster Road and Curry Ford Road. The center boasts a
beautiful 9,000 square foot multi-use gymnasium. The fitness center is
equipped with state-of-the-art Cybex and cardiovascular equipment. Also
included in the center are a computer lab, multi-purpose rooms, activity
rooms, grand room, conference room, two kitchens, and men’s and women's
locker rooms with showers. Outdoors amenities include an Olympic size
swimming pool, playground, baseball field, two racquetball courts, two
handball courts, tennis courts, picnic tables and a covered pavilion. A
2005 expansion included the addition of a 3,000 square foot, dividable
Grand Room for parties, receptions and meetings. Also part of that
construction was a 20,000 square foot outdoor Golf Training Complex
which includes a sand trap, rough, 9-hole putting green, and 6 driving
cages.
Programs:
Computer Lab (all ages):
Work on homework, resumés, or just increase your knowledge of the
computer
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other
Languages): Classes are held for speakers of foreign
languages to learn English for ages 18 and up
Golf:
This weekly after-school program teaches the fundamentals of golf.
It is available for youth from kindergarten to 9th grade.
Midnight Basketball (ages 16 and up):
Cool off with our mid-night hoops on Fridays from 9 pm - 1 am
MTP (Middle Teen Program) (ages 11 -
14): Join the crew! Weekday afternoons and school
holidays; You can participate in all the fun activities such as
parties, bar-be-ques, lock-ins, youth night outs, field trips, art
projects, drama club, special events, fund raisers, and community
service projects
Karate Self Defense:
Twice a week,
September through May – This martial art is offered to teach the basics of self-defense for safety
and health as well as increase confidence, discipline, and physical
fitness.
SPARK Before/After School Program
(ages 5 -14): 7 am - 8: 30 am and 2 pm - 6 pm every day
after school based on the Orange County Public Schools Calendar
(available for elementary and middle school students) Youth
participate in recreational activities, drama, homework time and
arts and crafts
SPARK Camp Orlando (Summer Camp):
First Week in June through the beginning of school (available for
elementary and middle school students) Youth participate in
recreational activities, swim and arts and crafts
SPARK School Vacation Daze (ages 5
-14): Are you wondering what to do during school
holidays? Well, we have fun activities for you! Enjoy crafts,
outdoor activities, game rooms, dance, and much more during the traditional
school vacation calendar year, Register at site prior to school the
holidays
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