JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — During a virtual news conference, Mayor Lenny Curry announced Wednesday the reopening of community pools and summer camps. Camps will be at a limited capacity.
Pools, with the exception of Cecil Aquatic Center, will be open Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sundays; the openings will occur in four phases based on staff availability:
June 8
June 22
- Julius Guinyard
- Oceanway
- Woodland Acres
- Charles Clark
- Cecil Aquatic Center (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
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June 15
- Grand Park
- Pine Forest
- Thomas Jefferson
- Kennedy
- Fort Caroline
- CT Brown
- Harts Road
- Emmett Reed
July 1
- Adolph Wurn
- Carvill
- Mallison
- Sunny Acres
Additionally, Curry provided details about summer programs. Camp types, locations, dates, times and other important information are as follows:
Full-day Summer Camps – The full-day enrichment camps will provide opportunities for youth to participate in group activities including crafts, games, educational sessions and recreational sports.
Dates: June 15 – July 24
Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Locations:
- Balis Center
- Emmett Reed
- Kennedy
- HT Jones
- Cuba Hunter
- ML Gibbs
- Legends (based on testing; backup site Simonds Johnson)
Registration will be required. Online registration begins Friday, June 5 and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
There will be no field trips and the summer lunch program will be offered.
Club Rec Camps – The half-day, drop-in programs will provide opportunities for youth to participate in group activities including crafts, games, educational sessions and recreational sports.
Dates: June 15 – July 24
Times: noon – 5 p.m.
Locations
- Beachwood
- CT Brown
- Dinsmore
- Johnnie Walker
- Julian Barr
- Mitchell Center
- Oceanway
- Westside
- Windy Hill
Registration is not required and the summer lunch program will be offered.
Rec ‘N’ Roll Park Program – The full-day, drop-in programs will provide opportunities for youth to participate outdoors in group activities including games and recreational sports.
Dates: June 15 – Aug. 8
Times: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Locations:
- Adolph Wurn
- Bruce Park
- CT Brown
- Grunthal Park
- Kooker Park
- Johnnie Walker
- Warrington
- Woodstock
- Yancey
Registration is not required and the summer lunch program will be offered at locations with facilities.