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Families, Parks and Recreation
Ivey Lane Recreation
Site
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Ivey Lane Recreation Site History ●
Highlights:
The Ivey Lane Recreation Site is located on the
west side of Orlando, on the corner of Old Winter Garden Road and
Silverton Street. The center provides diverse activities and
programs such as after school and summer camp programs for youth. In
addition, the center is a hub of activities for the families that
reside in the public housing community and the surrounding
neighborhoods.
Programs:
Boy Scouts
(ages 5 - 16):
This program is for boys ages 5 to 16 and involves arts and crafts,
volunteering, field trips, earning badges as well as other fun
activities. This program teaches boys and young men how to treat
friends and other people in society.
Coaching Boys Into Men Program: This
program is offered once a week on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This
is an opportunity for young boys to learn how to treat girls before
they become men.
Camp Orlando Summer Camp (ages 5 - 14):
A safe and affordable
summer camp program for
youth. This
five-day week program at 16 City recreation centers offers a
variety of activities, including swimming, crafts, outdoor
activities, nature programs, exciting field trips
(additional expense), computer labs, arts and crafts and
special events. Sites may offer different activities
according to the interests of the children who participate
in programs.
Computer Lab (all
ages):
Offering open lab for research, resume writing, homework, internet
access and other activities.
Girls Scouts: This
program is for girls ages 5 - 16 and involves arts and crafts,
selling cookies, field trips as well as other fun activities. This
program teaches young girls how to treat friends and other people in
society.
MTP (Middle-School Teen Program)
(ages 11 - 14):
A diverse teen program for youth in middle school. The program
features computers, homework assistance, workshops, regular
meetings, service projects, game room activities, art, field trips,
, and athletic activities. Youth will have opportunities to develop
leadership skills and gain cultural diversity awareness through MTP
activities.
OASIS (Orlando After School Is Super) (ages 5 - 10):
An
after-school program for youth ages 5 to 10 that provides supervised
activities for elementary school age children. Children can have
access to opportunities such as homework assistance, computer labs,
game rooms, cultural arts, pottery, arts and crafts, dance recitals
and field trips to local attractions, football, and basketball games.
Movie Mania:
The
last Friday of the month; 6 - 8 p.m., (Free) - All movies are within
the City's policy guidelines, bring a friend. Refreshments will be
served.
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