Wellington Offers the Cure for Summer Boredom
School is almost out for summer, but before you pack your bags for vacation, it’s time to take a look at the fun and reasonably-priced programming offered in the Village of Wellington.
Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) – This summer the WellingtonCommunity Center will offer a variety of camps for ages 3 and up with the usual camp fun of games, music, arts & crafts, snacks, and more. We also offer camps specializing in tumbling, gymnastics, cheerleading, and hip hop dance. New Camps include yoga for teens, theater program for special needs, and Mad Science camp.
Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) – Children ages 5 to 15 will have a summer to remember at Wellington’s Summer Camp which includes sporting and entertainment, animal exhibits, swimming, field trips, and much more. Other summer specific activities include the circus academy, basketball academy, speed and agility camp, fishing camp, and soccer camps.
Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) – Dive into summer fun at this Olympic-sized pool with diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground and kiddie water play area. American Red Cross Summer Swim lessons begin June 2nd and continue through August 4th. Junior Lifeguard classes begin in June, with 6 sessions offered throughout the summer.
Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard) – Entertainment lives at the Amphitheater, which hosts free movies every Friday night throughout the summer as well as a summer tribute concert series. Every second and fourth Saturday between June and October, a tribute concert and food truck event will take place.
For more information about summer programs, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select Flyers and Guides (http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/program-guide-and-flyers.html).
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.