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Summer Camp 2021 | Ready, Set, Summer!
Ready, Set, SUMMER! It's time for our 2021 Summer Playground Camp! With 20 new camps operating every two weeks, you're sure to find something for every child. Our camps offer a safe and nurturing place to play fun recreation games, getting opportunities to learn and discover, and making lifelong friends.
There are four recreation centers that will have 5 different camp sessions, each session costing $85 per camper. Camps are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, and registration opens March 15. You can register at www.abilenetx.gov/signup to have your child enrolled this summer. Financial assistance is also on a limited basis, and you can scroll down to the bottom of this webpage and fill out the 2021 Google Doc Form to apply.
If you have any questions, feel free to email parksandrec@abilenetx.gov or call 325-676-6217. Get ready, because we're excited to get this summer rolling!
Summer Camp Guide 2021
2020-2021 After School Program
After School Program sign ups are underway for the 2020-2021 school year! Students ages 6-13 throughout the city of Abilene can register at any of our four recreation centers to attend after school. Our After School Program is available from 3pm-6pm at Cobb Recreation, Daniels Recreation, Rose Recreation, and Sears Recreation, and it's $15 per week per child. Kids get opportunities for enriched learning, new experiences, fun activities, gym games, and even get homework help for their school assignments!
Weekly fees will be waived for children that are a part of the free or reduced lunch program. Documentation must be provided, and you can email that documentation to parksandrec@abilenetx.gov.
Safety precautions will be taking place at all four recreation centers by staff and students. This includes wearing masks, social distancing, and proper sanitization and hand washing.
Enrollment for the After School Program is open now, and you can register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup! If you have any questions, feel free to email Parks and Recreation at parksandrec@abilenetx.gov, or call Community Services during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm) at 325-676-6217.
Financial Assistance for Camps
Want to learn more about the financial assistance we provide for our 2021-2022 camps? See our 2021 Google Docs form to learn more and apply for our financial assistance!