Families, Parks and Recreation

The Northwest Community Center is located two blocks north of Colonial Drive/Highway 50 and two blocks west of John Young Parkway. The complex also houses the Orange County Hal Marston Community Center and Head Start.

Aerobics Exercise Class: Monday & Tuesday (2 classes)6pm & 7pm, Wednesday & Friday7pm, and Thursday 7:30pm. $5 a week class is led by an instructor and is for teens, adults and seniors. Try the latest in cardio, boot camp and other fitness workouts. Call 407.246.4465 for more details.

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.  

Competitive Youth Tackle Football (ages 5 - 14): Fall season, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Games are played on Saturday mornings at the Emory Hamilton Sports Complex (Central Florida Fairgrounds).

Drop back In Program: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Participants ages 16 – 21, if you dropped out of school, and want to earn an Orange County High School Diploma for free, they are here to help. Contact 407.658.9555 for more information.

Junior Magic Basketball (ages 9 to 15): December – March, Ages – 9 and Under, 11 and Under, 13 and Under, 15 and Under – Basketball program run in correlation with the City of Orlando’s Athletic Department; This league is a league to help better the participant’s skill in basketball as well as provide an enjoyable team experience; Youth are evaluated then placed on a team; All teams are put together with the hopes of creating equal level of skilled and unskilled players on each team to make the league competitive, yet fun; Cost – $31 per participant (includes jersey).

OASIS (Orlando After School Is Super) (ages 5 - 14): 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.

Middle Teen Program (MTP): is a diverse teen program for youth in middle school (ages 11 - 14). The program features computers, homework assistance, workshops, regular meetings, service projects, game room activities, art, field trips, puppets, and athletic activities. Youth will have opportunities to develop leadership skills and gain cultural diversity awareness through MTP activities.
 
School Vacation Daze (ages 5- 10): A youth program coinciding with school holidays from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Offering fun activities during school breaks, children can enjoy crafts, outdoor activities, game rooms, and much more during the traditional Orange County Public School vacation calendar year. Register at site prior to school holidays.

Seniors First (ages 55 and up): A fun-filled year round, socializing and eating, special activities program operated by Seniors First (a Meal on Wheels, Home Improvement, and Homemaker service for Senior Citizens) in partnership with Northwest Community Center. Meets Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The seniors are involved in many activities such as bingo, board games, dominoes, arts and crafts, fitness, and field trips; Those interested must contact Seniors First's Lisa McCrystal at 407.292.0177.

Strengthening Our Sons (ages 9-19): Saturdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. A male youth leadership program that empowers young males with essential skills for a successful future.

Y.B.A. Program: Mondays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Youth ages 5 & up. Classes on drumming and dance team (for parades and special performances). The program is in partnership with Central Florida P.A.L. and the Northwest Community Center.