Wellington, Fl. – Wellington Bay is excited to host its first-ever dog show, “For the Love of Dogs,” on Thursday, February 29th, at 11:00 am. This heartwarming event, open to the residents of Wellington Bay and Lisbet Assisted Living, aims to celebrate the special bond between humans and their pet companions. Sponsored by local businesses Fairytails Mobile Pet Spa, Dog Training Elite, Pet Supplies Plus, Jake’s Pet Supply, and Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming, the event is set to be a day full of joy, togetherness, and friendly furry flaunting.
Each sponsor generously contributed a raffle prize and will have representatives serving as judges at the event. Recognizing the deep, meaningful connections pets foster, Wellington Bay and Lisbet Assisted Living are thrilled to bring together all levels of care in their community, expecting participation from approximately 15 dogs.
Residents have been asked to share compelling stories about their pets, including favorite toys, tricks, interesting facts, and backgrounds on how their dogs got their names. Announcers will share these personal details while the dogs are showing. Show categories include Best Rescue Story, Best Trick, Best Old Timer, and Dog Most Like Their Owner. Prizes will be awarded to every participant.
“We recognize the invaluable companionship and joy pets bring to seniors. Our community is proud to be pet-friendly, fostering daily interactions that enhance the lives of our residents,” said Jay Mikosch, Campus Executive Directorof Wellington Bay. The event highlights Wellington Bay’s commitment to nurturing this bond and offers an opportunity for community engagement and enjoyment.
Residents have shown incredible creativity and support, from crafting emotional support stuffed animals to designing comfortable carrying pouches for their pets.
An Interview with Founder Ingrid Webster by Krista Martinelli
Ingrid Webster is a very creative person, who happens to love watching polo. In fact, she tailgates at polo almost seven days a week. I talked with her about her relatively new business called Chukkeroo and her additional website All About Polo. The first word that comes to my mind when I think of Ingrid is “thoughtful.” And that’s perfect because she now puts together thoughtful gift baskets for polo fans.
AW: How did you become interested in polo and when?
IW: Over 30 years ago, my husband Troy said, “We live in Wellington – we might as well go to polo. I got hooked right away. You’re out in nature. You are very close to the polo ponies too.
AW: What’s the idea behind Chukkeroo? How did you come around to it?
IW: Some of the polo clubs around Wellington are still struggling to get spectators. Troy retired in 2022, and we decided we just wanted to watch polo for the rest of our lives. After he retired, we went every day (seven days a week). There wasn’t really any merch that says, “I went to polo in Wellington.” There were no souvenirs; we needed to fix that. So Chukkeroo was born.
AW: Describe what makes a polo fan a little different than an ordinary person.
IW: It’s really an everyday person who wants to watch polo. As a woman, you don’t have to own a big brimmed hat. That’s what I want to stress. You can be passionate about polo as an ordinary person. People have preconceptions about equestrian types, and Troy’s goal was to remove those barriers.
AW: What are some of the products that you make yourself?
IW: I make all of the jewelry. I have the soaps made, but I add the labels and the charms. There’s another website that I run called “All About Polo,” AllAboutPolo.com. There are about 800 products and almost all of the designs are mine. I work at this about 14 hours a day, so it keeps me very busy.
AW: How can people see your products and order them?
IW: The best way is online by going to Chukkeroo.com for the polo fan gift baskets and AllAboutPolo.com for the individual items.
AW: You also have a polo magazine? How long have you been publishing it and how often does it come out?
IW: I publish a polo handbook, the Polo in Wellington Fan Handbook. Did you know there are approximately 120 polo fields in Wellington? This guide makes it easier to find the fields and provides other fun facts about polo in Wellington. It will come out again next year.
AW: You are multi-talented and also do a cartoon for AW everything, “Harold’s Universe.” Tell us the concept behind that.
IW: During COVID, a lot of people experienced depression. My ticket out of depression was doing art. Harold was born. He came to me in a dream. Then I re-invented him with the idea of restricting him to only certain shapes. (Below: “Harold staring at the Moon”). See more at “Harold’s Universe.“
AW: You go to watch polo almost every day in season. What can you tell someone about coming out to watch polo who is new to it?
IW: Grab the spouse, the kids, the dog, a cooler with food and drinks, and you’re good to go. Oh, and grab some folding chairs too.
AW: What do you love about Wellington? About the equestrian season?
It’s exciting being in Wellington during the equestrian season. Whether it’s jumpers or dressage or polo, it’s fun to watch. How else would you have an opportunity to see all of that? I feel very lucky.
to be held Saturday, March 23 at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach
All proceeds will benefit the Okeeheelee Nature Center’s animals, exhibits and programs.
Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
Saturday March 23, 2024 Okeeheelee Park – West Palm Beach Micanopy Pavilion
Do you know the official state tortoise of the Sunshine State? If you said Gopher Tortoise, then you should “shell-a-brate” by participating in this 5K!
Although Gopher Tortoises are not known for their speed, they play an integral role in the ecosystem. As a keystone species, they create burrows that support the lives of over 360 different types of animals.
The Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center is proud to host its inaugural Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K and cordially invites you to join in the fun. Please join us Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Okeeheelee Park by running or walking as fast as you can . . . or at least as fast as a tortoise!
The 5K will run/walk through beautiful Okeeheelee Park, starting and finishing at Micanopy Pavilion. The 5K is a chipped timed event and will provide awards to the top 3 overall (male and female) and top 3 in each age group. Each participant will receive a personalized bib with RFID timing chip, event shirt, and beautiful finisher medal.
All proceeds from the event will go to support the Okeeheelee Nature Center.
This is a family event and participants are encouraged to bring family members and friends. Sign up early and save.
Okeeheelee Park is at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413. From Jog Road, take Forest Hill Boulevard 1.2 miles west to Eshleman Trail (the second Okeeheelee Park entrance).
Thursday March 21, 2024 1 to 4 p.m. Pre-race packet pickup Okeeheelee Nature Center
Saturday March 23, 2024 Okeeheelee Park Micanopy Pavilion 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33413 *Micanopy Pavilion is on the west side of the park. Arrive early for closer parking.
6:15 a.m. – Park gates open –Registration and packet pickup open
6:30 a.m. – Music and entertainment begin
6:45 a.m. – Meet Sparky — our race ambassador — and Oakly — Parks & Recreation Department mascot
7:10 a.m. – 5K Fitness Warmup
7:25 a.m. – Announcements and National Anthem
7:30 a.m. – Start of the Gopher Tortoise Gallop 5K
8 a.m. – Healthy snacks after you complete your 5K
8:25 a.m. – Dancing and Partying with DJ Petey
8:45 a.m. – Awards Ceremony
FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER
Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center Inc. supports the Okeeheelee Nature Center, its staff, volunteers, and animal ambassadors, by raising funds to enhance exhibits, trails, facilities, and educational programs to provide an enriching experience for Nature Center visitors.
FONC members receive invitations to all special happenings and a 10 percent discount at the gift shop.
FONC is now accepting membership forms and donations for 2024. Forms can be obtained at the Greeter Desk in the Nature Center or by emailing: okeeheeleefriends@gmail.com
Mail membership forms and checks to: Okeeheelee Nature Center Attn: FONC 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33413
OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER
Okeeheelee Nature Center is part of Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33413. From Jog Road, take Forest Hill Boulevard 1.2 miles west to Eshleman Trail (the second Okeeheelee entrance). Turn right (north) and follow the signs and road 1.6 miles to the nature center, which is in the back of the park.
The Nature Center features 2.5 miles of trails winding through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands. Highlights include hands-on exhibits, animal encounters and a nature-related gift shop.
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JUPITER, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2024) –Florida Atlantic University’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate its efforts to advance brain science and health with “Brainy Days” events throughout the month of March throughout Palm Beach County.
“Brainy Days” includes free community events and educational lectures with world-renowned experts to promote brain health, share neuroscience discoveries, and reduce the stigma associated with brain disorders.
“Through Brainy Days, we are able to share the remarkable progress happening in brain research at Florida Atlantic and across the globe with our community,” said Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., David J. S. Nicholson Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience, executive director of the Brain Institute, and professor of biomedical science at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. “These breakthroughs have a direct impact on people’s lives. We want to give them the most up-to-date knowledge from the scientific community so they can make educated decisions about their brain health.”
Signature events during “Brainy Days” include the return of “BrainSparks!,” an event for children produced in partnership with the Cox Science Center and Aquarium; a first-ever neuroarts installation at the Brain Institute called “Insights at the Institute;” and a keynote presentation by Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., a research professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison whose groundbreaking research on emotion and the brain earned him a spot on Time magazine’s list of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006.
“Through Brainy Days, our neuroscience faculty, students and invited speakers seek to inspire and communicate the promise and progress of brain research,” said Nicole Baganz, Ph.D., director of community engagement and programming at the Brain Institute, research assistant professor at the College of Medicine, and coordinator of “Brainy Days.” “We hope to spark a new level of awareness and interest in brain health, because this is a topic that affects us all.”
The schedule of events for “Brainy Days” is as follows:
Thursday, March 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. – John Cryan, Ph.D., will present “Gut Feelings – The Gut Microbiome as a Key Regulator of Brain Health Across the Lifespan.” Cryan is a professor and chair of the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at University College Cork in Ireland. A one-hour talk will be followed by a book signing and reception at the Brain Institute at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, in Jupiter.
Tuesday, March 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. – Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., will present “Well-being is a Skill.” Davidson is the William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also founder and “chief visionary” for Healthy Minds Innovation, Inc. A one-hour talk will be followed by a reception and book signing in the Gelb Auditorium at FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, 777 Glades Road, in Boca Raton. To register, visit https://shorturl.at/bcuH7.
March 16, 18 and 19 – A unique art exhibition, “Insights at the Institute,” will be open to the public. Insights is an annual juried art competition hosted by the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation featuring original artwork created by individuals living with bipolar disorder. The exhibition will be open to the public on March 16 from 1 to 5 p.m., as well as on March 18 and 19 from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Brain Institute at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, in Jupiter.
Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Join scientists from the Brain Institute’s Advancing STEM-Community Engagement through Neuroscience Discovery (ASCEND) program, the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute, and Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience for “BrainSparks!” an interactive event featuring dozens of hands-on activities designed to introduce young minds to neuroscience. The event will be held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, in West Palm Beach. Participation is included with regular museum admission.
Thursday, March 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. – Anjan Chatterjee, Ph.D., will present “Art, Architecture, and Human Well-being.” Chatterjee is a professor of neurology, psychology and architecture at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m and the one-hour presentation begins at 7 p.m., followed by a book signing and reception at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, in West Palm Beach. To register, email kzambrana@coxsciencecenter.org.
Friday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – “Neural Nexus: Fusing Science, Art, and Creativity” will feature renowned mixed media neuroscience artist Gregg Dunn, Ph.D. and Suzanne Nalbantian, Ph.D., an interdisciplinary scholar and author in humanities and neuroscience. The event will include talks by Dunn and Nalbantian and a virtual art exhibition of Dunn’s work at the Brain Institute at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, in Jupiter.
Brainy Days is sponsored by Palm Health Foundation. Additional support for individual events was provided by the Cox Science Center and Aquarium; the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation; FAU’s Jupiter Life Science Initiative; FAU’s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice; the Robin Rubin Center for Happiness and Life Enhancement at the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work; the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of FAU; and the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at FAU Medicine.
About Florida Atlantic University: Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Through the coexistence of access and excellence, FAU embodies an innovative model where traditional achievement gaps vanish. FAU is designated a Hispanic-serving institution, ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report and a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.
This is my last column as the Mayor of the most amazing Village of Wellington. It has been my honor to serve this community for 14 years, and the last 8 as the Mayor. I will say that I have very few regrets over this time and have enjoyed this opportunity to be the spokesperson for such a great place. People often say that being an elected official is a thankless job but that has not been my experience at all. People have been overwhelmingly appreciative over the years, even when they may disagree. Hard work and determination have been the “secret sauce” of my success and I plan to continue that. While I will be handing the gavel over to a new Mayor on April 9th, I have no fear for Wellington’s future. We are positioned for success, and I am confident that even better days are ahead for this community. I am a candidate for State House District 93, and plan to bring the same level of dedication to this district that I have shown to Wellington. The district includes all of Wellington, parts of Greenacres and areas of unincorporated Palm Beach County.
I will continue to focus on ways to curb the high costs of living, especially the insurance crisis. We want our kids and our grandkids to be able to live in this area and have the same quality of life that we have had. Public safety, water quality and quantity, a healthy business environment, and good stewardship of the land are the important issues here. Having lived in this area since 1969, I have a unique perspective. Raising my kids here, starting a successful business, and watching my grandchildren grow up here in South Florida will keep me centered on the things that matter most.
So, I finish my service with these two words – Thank you.
West Palm Beach, FL (February 22, 2024)—The YMCA of the Palm Beaches has announced that, in collaboration with the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs, it will Implement the New Worlds Reading Initiative. The initiative will offer free books & literacy tools to VPK-5th graders in Palm Beach County. The program, funded by the Florida Legislature in 2021 and administered by The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, allows the YMCA of the Palm Beaches to implement the program locally to students within its geographical service area.
The New Worlds Reading initiative is designed to help children develop early learning and reading skills with free books and literacy-focused activities. The Y is creating partnerships with over 50 Title I elementary schools in the Palm Beach County School District, in hopes of reaching as many children as possible in the VPK-5th grade range that qualify for the program. The Y will host several events highlighting the program, which includes the distribution of free, age-appropriate books to each participating student and providing a meal and literacy workshop for all in attendance.
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches will host eight New Worlds Reading Initiative events between now and June 30, 2024, in which they will serve over 1,600 children and parents. To find an event in your area or to register for the New Worlds reading program, please visit www.ymcapalmbeaches.org/free-books-events
“Youth Development is a key area of impact for the YMCA,” said Tim Coffield, President and CEO, YMCA of the Palm Beaches. “YMCA academic enrichment programs help millions of children build skills and confidence, ensuring that every child has an opportunity to pursue their best possible future.”
About YMCA of the Palm Beaches The YMCA of the Palm Beaches has served the Palm Beach County community for more than 100 years, providing essential programs, activities, and services for thousands of children, seniors, and families annually. The Y’s mission is to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment, regardless of the ability to pay. For more information, call 561.968.9622 or visit ymcapalmbeaches.org.
at the Wellington Amphitheater on Friday, March 1st
Let’s get moving, Wellington! The Village of Wellington is excited to once again join cities and organizations across Palm Beach County for this year’s Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge.
The Let’s Move Challenge, presented by Digital Vibez Inc. in partnership with the Palm Health Foundation, encourages individuals and teams to commit to exercising for at least 30 minutes every day throughout March. As the “Top Team” from the 2023 campaign, logging a record-breaking 36,022,563 minutes of physical activity, the Village of Wellington will once again host the Let’s Move Campaign Kick-Off event at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard).
On Friday, March 1st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., come move and groove with Digital Vibez, Inc., and learn about a variety of local programs and opportunities that will keep you moving all month long. A selection of food trucks will also be available on-site.
Up for the Challenge? Log your physical activity minutes and help us win back the title of the most active community in the county! Register for free at LetsMovePBC.org and select “The Village of Wellington” as your team. For additional details, please visit the Let’s Move Palm Beach County webpage at www.letsmovepbc.org.
Stay up to date on events and activities coming up in Wellington by signing up for the monthly Play Wellington Newsletter at www.wellingtonfl.gov/PlayWellington.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.
Wellington Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the addition of two new open play sports at the Village Park Athletics Complex (11700 Pierson Road).
Open Play Futsal Experience the thrilling debut of Futsal, starting on Wednesday, February 21st. Futsal is a FIFA-recognized soccer variant, typically played on smaller hardcourts. Open play Futsal will be located in the uncovered hockey rink at Village Park, and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Courts will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Players must bring their own soccer balls, wear closed-toe shoes, and check in at the Village Park Gymnasium front desk before participating. A valid ID will be required, and children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Non-residents are required to pay a five-dollar entry fee.
Open Play Pickleball Indoor Pickleball will be coming to the Village Park Gymnasium, beginning on Monday, March 4th. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, into a lively, competitive game for all ages and abilities. Pickleball will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Players can participate on a first come, first served basis, are required to bring their own paddles and balls, and must check in at the Village Park Gymnasium front desk before participating. A valid ID will be required, and children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Non-residents are required to pay a five-dollar entry fee.
For additional details visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/OpenPlay or contact the Village Park front desk at (561) 791-4005.
Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional has recently been recognized as a Certified Participant in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program™. This distinguished honor represents a commitment by this breast center to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients in their community.
Measuring and comparing quality performance is essential in assessing patient care and allocating resources where improvement is desired. In today’s dynamic health care industry, breast centers are faced with providing quality care while simultaneously keeping costs under control. A center’s staff must not only be familiar with existing standards of care but must also be aware of new advances in technology. Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional has taken a major step to ensure they provide the best possible quality care to breast patients in their community.
About Wellington Regional Medical Center:
As an accredited breast cancer program, Wellington Regional Medical Center (WRMC) has been recognized nationally as a leader in breast imaging and the treatment of breast cancer. As an American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, WRMC has demonstrated excellence in mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI of the breast, as well as stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI guided breast biopsies.
Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital.. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.
About NQMBC:
Launched in April of 2005 and now used in 45 states, the NQMBC program offers facilities providing breast health care the ability to track and measure breast center performance in over 40 individual quality indicators. The NQMBC has been validated by multiple peer reviewed medical journal publications. The most compelling component of this program is the ability of participants to enter their data and immediately compare their performance with other participating breast centers across the country. Centers may also compare themselves with centers like their own, their size, their location, the numbers of mammograms or cancers seen per year as well as other variables. Participants use these comparison reports to identify where quality care already exists and where quality care improvement opportunities exist. The NCBC facility membership allows participation in the NQMBC program without any additional cost.
The National Consortium of Breast Centers is proud to recognize Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional as a Certified Participant. Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional will continue in its commitment to provide the highest quality care to its patients and work on keeping up a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence.
The National Quality Measures for Breast Centers™ were developed by referencing the Health Care Advisory Board’s Clinical Quality Dashboard for breast centers published in the fall of 2004. The National Quality Measures for Breast Centers™ reflect more than 11 years of work, which has culminated in the adoption of more than 33 National Quality Indicators™.
The National Consortium of Breast Centers promotes excellence in breast health care for the general public through a network of diverse professionals dedicated to the active exchange of ideas and resources. It serves as an informational resource and provides support services to those rendering care to people with breast diseases through educational programs, newsletters, a national directory and patient forums. It encourages professionals to concentrate and specialize in activities related to breast disease and encourages the development of programs and centers that address breast disease and promote breast health. It facilitates collaborative research opportunities on issues of breast health; and developed a set of core measures to define, improve and sustain quality standards in breast health care programs and for quality performance in all types of breast health care facilities.
For more information regarding the NQMBC™ Program, visit www.nqmbc.org
Wellington Parks & Recreation to offer New Online Registration Option for All-Day Summer Camp
Registration is set to open in March for Wellington’s popular All-Day Summer Camp. This year, the Wellington Parks & Recreation Department is offering the option of online registration. To take advantage of online registration, users must create a CivicRec account with the department before registration opening (details below).
About the Camp Wellington’s Summer Camp is for ages 5 to 15 and is held at the Village Park Gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road). The camp runs in weekly sessions, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., June 3, 2024 through August 9, 2024.
Campers are divided by age group for age-appropriate activities scheduled throughout the day. Activities include athletics, arts and crafts, animal exhibits, games and entertainment, magicians, movies, and more.
Older age groups go on field trips to local attractions such as The Rapids, Boomer’s, Billie’s Swamp Safari, fishing charters, baseball games, ice skating, bowling, snorkeling, beach trips, and more.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, all campers go to the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 Forest Hill Boulevard).
RegistrationInformation Registration will open on Monday, March 4th, for ages 5 to 6*; Wednesday, March 6th, for ages 7 to 12*; and Friday, March 8th for ages 13 to 15.
*Important Note on Summer Birthdays — If your child is 6 and will be turning 7, or 12 turning 13, between June and August, it is important that you contact our office for assistance at 561-791-4748, before registration opening.
The cost to register is $175 per week, per camper for residents; and $200 per week, per camper for non-residents. There is a $30 per camper, per week administrative fee deducted for transfer and refund requests.
While registration is available both online and in-person at Village Park, registrants are encouraged to take advantage of online registration. A CivicRec account must be established before registration open dates and may be created in person at Village Park.
Registration Requirements
A birth certificate copy is required for first-time registrants.
If you do not already have a CivicRec account, two forms of ID will be required to establish proof of residency.
A completed summer camp registration packet is also required for each camper. Packets can be picked up in person at Village Park and returned in person or submitted to summercamp@wellingtonfl.gov. Packets may also be completed online at www.wellingtonfl.gov/SummerCamp.
For information on other camps and academies offered by the department, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Camps.
Browse additional program offerings such as aquatics, athletics, spring break camps, tennis, and more in the recreation program catalog, available online at www.wellingtonfl.gov/CivicRec.
