City set to offer summer programs

Both a 10-week summer camp and a tennis camp will be featured for children this summer. Registration starts soon.

By Times staff writer

© St. Petersburg Times, published April 30, 2000

TREASURE ISLAND -- Registration for the children's summer program is scheduled to begin May 15.

Children 4-12 years old can participate in the 10-week event run by the city's recreation department. The weekday schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 12 through Aug. 18. Extended care is available until 5:30 p.m. for an additional charge. The camp is closed July 4.

The enrollment fee is $250 per child for Treasure Island residents, $500 for non-residents. Proof of residency is required at registration.

Summer activities include theme parties, arts and crafts, movies, competitive and non-competitive games and sports, guest speakers and field trips.

Registration will be held at the recreation office at City Hall, 120 108th Ave., and will continue until the maximum enrollment of 200 participants is reached. Free T-shirts will be distributed to registered participants while supplies last.

For additional information, call the recreation department at 547-4575.

Treasure Island also will be host to a Juniors Tennis Camp for children 6-15 years old, June 12 through Aug. 18 at the Treasure Island Golf, Tennis and Recreation Center, 10315 Paradise Blvd. Tennis camp also will be closed July 4.

Weekday sessions are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $14 a child per day or $65 per week. Evening tennis camp is 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The cost is $12 a child per day.

For more information, call tennis pro Phil Girardi at 321-1135 or at the recreation center at 360-6062.

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