Thursday, March 5, 2009

Florence Parks and Recreation Department Accepting Spring Intersession Registration

The Town of Florence Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for Spring Intersession. The program starts March 16th, for grades kindergarten through 6th grade, and ends on March 27th.The program is held at the Florence K-8th cafeteria and will run daily from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Activities will include arts and crafts, games, field trips and much more.There is $30 per week fee for residents and a $50 per week fee for non-residents. Children must bring own lunch unless otherwise noted. Fees do not include field trip costs.The following field trips are planned. Please note the additional cost for each trip.March 17th; St. Paddy's Day Fun at Heritage Park; $3 supply fee per child; 10 am to 2 pm. Gold treasure hunt, games, prizes, pizza and drinks provided!March 19th; Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch; $15 per child; 9 am to 4 pm (must bring sack lunch).March 21st; Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, $5 per child; 9 am to 2 pm (must bring sack lunch).March 23rd; To Be Announced.Please visit the Parks and Rec. Dept. Office and Fitness Center, located at 133 N. Main St., to register. For further information please contact the Parks and Rec. Dept. Office at 868-7589.