Central Area
Merritt Island/Beaches Activities
951 Kiwanis Island Park Road,
Merritt Island,
FL 32953
Ph: 321-455-1380 Fx: 321-455-1384
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m
Directions to Office
Special Interest
American
Red Cross Classes Offered Quarterly
For all ages—CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting Safety Classes
For information call 321-455-1380.
Nature Centers and Trails
For programs, events, and trail information at Rotary Park Nature Center and Lori Wilson Park visit the Nature web site
Teen Programs
See activity listings at each Community Center,
and at Lower Level Teen Center
Seniors
See Seniors Lunch Program at Woody Simpson, and for additional programs
Click
to go to Seniors Centers & Activities
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Kiwanis Island Park
Community Center
951 Kiwanis Island Park Road,
Merritt Island, FL 321-455-1380
Facilities
Meeting rooms, community building,
gymnasium, small kitchen, pavilions, tennis, racquetball,
playground, ballfields, boat ramp. For rental information call
321-455-1380
Drop-in and Scheduled Activities
For children & adults
Mon-Fri...............3:00-9:00
p.m.
Saturday...........12:00
noon-6:00 p.m.
PRESCHOOL
Start Smart
For ages 3 through 5 years
• 5:30-6:30 P.M.
•
Dates TBA -- call or check back here
• $20 per child
YOUTH
Wee-Kids
Karate
For ages 3 through 8 years.
Instructor: S. Fox
• Tuesdays.............4:30-5:30 p.m. $20 per 4 weeks
Parents
Night Out
Ages 4 through 12
• 1st Friday each month.....7:00-11:00 P.M.
• $10 per child; $8 for second child
Youth
Sailing
Ages 8 through 14
• Saturday........9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
• 4-week sessions
• Classes continuously forming
• Information: 455-1380
ALL AGES
American
Kenpo Karate
For ages 5 and up.
Instructor: S. Fox
• Tuesday..............5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday..............6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday........6:00-7:00 p.m.
• $20 per 4 weeks
Irish Dance
For ages 6 and up.Instructor: M. Walters
• Wednesday........4:00-9:00 p.m.
• $40 per 4 weeks
Tennis Lessons
See Tennis listing on Athletics page.
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ADULTS
Big Kid Adventures
Adults - Monthly field trips for the kid in you!
• Transportation provided
• Information: S. Boorse, 321-455-1385
Thursday, April 10, 2008 - April field trip to Marineland, the word's first oceanarium that is headquarters to the Dolphin Conservation Center. What a thrill to see the dolphins and learn all about this fascinating creature! Bring your lunch. Fee is $15.
• Departure: 9:00 a.m.
• Leaves
from Kiwanis Island Park
Thursday, May 16, 2008 - May field trip to De Leon Springs State Park. Unique breakfast experience! Pitchers of batter brought to you to prepare pancakes at your own griddle with the fixings of your choice. We will visit the interpretative displays then take a dip in the spring. Don't forget your suit and towel. Fee is $20..
• Departure: 8:00 a.m.
• Leaves
from Kiwanis Island Park
Clogging
Instructor: B. Howard
• Monday........6:30-7:30 p.m.
• $20 per 8 weeks
Country Line
Dance
Instructor: S. Schell
• Saturday........10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5 per class
Jazzercise
Instructor: C. Mertz
• Saturday......8:30-9:30 a.m.
• $36 per 6 weeks
Zumba
Fitness Class
• Monday........6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Information: 455-1380
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Woody Simpson Park
Community Center
1590 Schoolhouse Street
Merritt Island, FL 321-455-1379
Facilities
Meeting rooms, gymnasium, pavilion, playground, shuffleboard
courts, tennis courts, ballfield, multipurpose field.
For rental information call 321-633-1874.
Drop-in and Scheduled Activities
For children & adults
Mon-Fri...............3:00-8:00
p.m.
Saturday............12:00-4:00
p.m.
Game Room
All Ages
Monday & Wednesday.....3:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday........5:00-8:00 p.m.
YOUTH
Fun & Games Time
Ages 5 through 12.
No Fee
• Fridays........4:00-6:00 p.m.
Head Start Sports & Fitness
Ages 3 through 5
• Fridays........10:00-11:00 a.m.
• Fee: 50¢
Movie Night
Kindergarten through 6th Grade
• Fridays..........6:00-8:00 p.m.
• Fee: $1.00
Super Saturdays
Ages 5 through 12
• Saturdays......12:00-2:00 p.m.
• Fee: $1.00
Tween Night Youth Girls
Ages 8 through 12
• Monthly, 1st & 3rd Fridays.
Homework Table & Computer Lab
• Monday through Thursday....3:00-6:00 p.m.
Youth Basketball
Winter League
Ages 5 through 16
League begins in January
• $30 per child—includes T-shirt
Youth Mentoring
Program
Ages 9 through 12
• Wednesdays..........5:00-6:00 p.m.
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ADULTS
Men’s
Basketball
Ages 30 & Up
• Tuesday & Thursday.......6:00-8:00 p.m.
Men’s
Basketball
Ages 40 & Up
• Sunday.................................3:00-5:00 p.m.
Soul Line
Dancing
• 1st & 2nd Thursday each month.....6:30-7:30 p.m. No Fee
Volleyball
• Thursday.......5:00-8:00 p.m.
SENIORS
Seniors’
at Lunch & Activities
Includes Bingo and Arts & Crafts
• Monday-Thursday.......10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Click
to go to Senior Centers and Activities
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Water Sports — Kelly Park East
2550 North Banana River Drive
Merritt Island
Windsurfing · Kayaking ·
Sailing
Instruction, Rentals, and Day Camps
Instruction by Calema Windsurfing &
Watersports
Monday through
Sunday
See Summer Water Sport Camps in the Specialty Camp listing.
Information: 321-453-3223 and at www.calema.com
Lower Level Teen Center
840 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL
321-433-4432
Activities, Events & Camps
For teens and pre-teens in middle school through high
school grades 6-12.
Drop-In Activities
June 2 - Aug 1, 2008
Crafts, Eats & Movie Night,
Foosball, Air Hockey, Pool, Video Games and Tournaments
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Friday....6:00-9:00 pm
Saturday..........2:00-6:00 pm
Transportation
June 2 - Aug 1, 2008
Available from Community Centers
• Catch-a-Ride Tuesday-Friday
• Catch-a-Ride on Saturday to Events, Swimming & Field Trips
After School
Fun - Regular School Session
Games, movies, arts & crafts
• Tuesday-Friday.....5:00-8:00 p.m.
Movie & Pizza Night
• Movie starts at 6:00 (free)
• Pizza $3 per teen
• Fridays........5:00-8:00 p.m.
Field Trips
Scheduled at least once a month! Join your friends and other teens on monthly planned
field trips. Theme parks, basketball games, and more!
Free Tutoring
FREE! For middle and high school students.
Call 321-433-4432
to schedule an appointment
During Drop-In
Tuesday-Thursday........6:00-9:00
p.m.
T.A.P.
Teen Advisory Program
A Middle and High School Students’
Recreation Board
To earn volunteer hours for Bright Futures Scholarships,
teens meet at their local middle and high schools to
help develop activities and ideas for their community.
Call 321-433-4432 for information or Click Here.
Teens Looking
for Volunteer Hours?
Call to find out about these and other volunteer opportunities:
321-433-4432
Teen Event and Activity Information
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