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 by the Village of Wellington.
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, volleyball camp, cheer camp, tumblekid camp, and soccer camps.
Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 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 8th and continue through August 27th. Junior Lifeguard classes begin on June 8th, with 6 sessions offered throughout the summer. American Red Cross Life guard class will be Tues-Fri, June 16th-19th from 9am to 5pm.
Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard) – Entertainment lives at the Amphitheater, which will host free movies every Friday night throughout the summer, beginning Friday, June 12th. Between June and August enjoy our “Summer Concert” series, featuring tributes to music throughout the decades as well as artists such as The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Buffett, Neil Diamond, and Steely Dan. Food Truck Invasion moves to the second and fourth Thursday of every month beginning in June.
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).
