County rec. news: Bay Oaks begins registration for Club Rec
Club Rec
Registration is now open for Bay Oaks Recreational Campus after-school program. Program meets daily from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on all school days. No program on county holidays. This program is for children in second through sixth grade and between the ages of 7 and 12. Program includes homework, snack and game time daily. A monthly calendar is available upon request. Cost is $50 per semester and children must be pre-registered. Call the center at (239) 765-4222 for more info; register online at www.leeparks.org or by calling (239) 533-7440.
Beaches and shoreline happenings
Visit our web site at www.leeparks.org to see all the fall and winter programming opportunities! Lots of new and exciting programs available to choose from.
Laughter Yoga continues at Lynn Hall Park
Come on out and join for a laughing, good time. Program is free with paid parking and runs every Friday morning from 8 to 8:45 a.m. at the Lynn Hall Park playground. To learn more about Laughter Yoga go on-line to www.laughteryoga.org or call (239) 677-7017.
Kayak with your canine at Dog Beach
If you and your pooch are experienced, well mannered kayakers, this trip is for you. Meet at the kayak launch across from Dog Beach on Estero Boulevard just south of Lover’s Key. No dogs over 100 pounds permitted and only one dog per kayak please. The first date for this program is Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $40 per person and includes all the necessary human gear. Dogs are free, but life vests are needed. To register for this program go to www.leeparks.org or call (239) 533-7440. If you have your own boat, the cost is only $20 per person but you must call Mary Beth 48 hours in advance at 229-0559.
Beach parks and shoreline volunteers needed
Are you interested in patrolling the shorelines for litter, debris, potential safety hazards or assisting park staff with exotic plant removal a few hours each week? If so, Bowditch Point Park and the shorelines to Lynn Hall Park are looking for you. Lee County Parks & Recreation Volunteer Applications are now being accepted. If you are interested in hearing more about how you too can enjoy volunteering on the shorelines and at Bowditch Point Park please call 463-3764.