Guide to Leisure Services - Seminole County, Florida

Guide to

Leisure Services 2019

Extension Services ? Greenways and Natural Lands ? Libraries ? Parks and Recreation

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OUR MISSION: "Enriching lives through outstanding cultural, educational,

environmental, and recreational experiences."

This Guide to Leisure Services covers activities and programs from May through August 2019.

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LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

UF/IFAS Extension Services

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Library System Central Branch Library:

407.665.1500

East Branch Lib6rary:

407.665.1560

North Branch Library: 407.665.1620

Northwest Branch Library: 407.665.1640

West Branch Library: 407.665.1670

Parks and Recreation 407.665.2180

Red Bug Lake: 407.665.2190 Sanlando: 407.665.2100

Softball8Complex:

407.665.1990 BOOMBAH Soldiers Creek Park:

407.665. 2199 BOOMBAH Sports Complex:

407.665.2050 Sylvan Lake: 407.665.2180

Museum: 407.665.2489

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Brenda Carey Chairman, District 5

Jay Zembower Vice Chairman, District 2

Robert Dallari Commissioner, District 1

Amy Lockhart Commissioner, District 4

Lee Constantine Commissioner, District 3

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Seminole County Guided Hikes

Join Natural Lands staff and volunteers on some of our most beautiful wilderness areas and experience the trails at night! Advance registration required, space is limited. Children must be at least 7 years of age and accompanied by an adult. Register online at recreation. or at any active park. Call 407.665.2211 for more information.

Cost: $3

Guided Hike Date Theme

Time

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June 1 Nocturnal Animals 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Geneva Wilderness Area

Natural Lands Special Programs

Crazy Cool Craniums Come play nature CSI and learn to identify animal skulls by looking at all the clues! Examining the teeth, eyes and other adaptations will help us discover whether they were carnivores, herbivores or omnivores oh my! You'll have the chance to handle real and replica skulls and even dissect an owl pellet in search of little rodent craniums! For children ages 9 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Advance Registration is required. Register online at: recreation. or at any active park. Call 407.665.2211 for more information.

Date/Time: August 3, 9 - 11 a.m. Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center Cost: $5 per person

Museum of Seminole County History

Museum Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for students, seniors, and military, plus tax. Children under 4 yrs. get in for free. For more information call 407.665.2489. 300 Eslinger Way, Sanford FL

The Highwaymen The Indian River School of Alfred "Bean" Backus produced many wonderful artists. Perhaps the most famous and prolific of his influences were an entrepreneurial group of talented African American artists who plied their trade along the old highwaycorridors of Central and Eastern Florida. Learn how Alfred Hair and the "Florida Highwaymen" revitalized 20th century folk art in a time of Southern racial and cultural tension.

Location: Museum of Seminole County History Dates: May 3 - July 27 during open hours Cost: Museum Admission

Mayday Picnic Join us for a luncheon on the lawn with your favorite picnic blanket and a basket-lunch! We provide a traditional setting and outdoor Mayday games for the family to enjoy. Refreshing tea and lemonade provided by the Seminole County Historical Society.

Location: Museum of Seminole County History Date: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: Museum Admission. In honor of Mother's Day, mothers get into the event for free!

Little Wars at the Museum Design, print, and deploy your own set of toy soldiers, and command them in battle! The Museum of Seminole County History invites you to don your General's stars and try out this fun game of toy soldiers, over a hundred years old! Hats and monocles are encouraged for this traditional Edwardian pastime.

Location: Museum of Seminole County History Date/Time: Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: Museum Admission. In honor of Father's Day, fathers participate free!

Seminole County Historical Society The Seminole County Historical Society hosts their regular Quarterly Meeting in the IFAS Extension Auditorium on August 20. There will be a guest speaker and light refreshments served. Check out our website and Facebook page for more information and the presentation topic!

Location: IFAS Extension Auditorium 250 W County Home Rd, Sanford Date/Time: Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free

Visit Your Local Library

Make the Library one of your regular stops (in person or on your computer). Find an up-to-date collection of materials for all ages. Enjoy free access to millions of titles including, large print, audio, magazines, newspapers and online databases. See map on page 8 & 9 to locate a library close to you! Or visit our Virtual Library Branch at for downloading eBooks, audio books, videos, streaming music, or to do research.

This Summer at your library you can:

? Read a magazine at the pool with your library card and the Flipster app; you can read all latest issues for free.

? Check out the 914's for current travel guides so you can plan a fabulous vacation

? Use the library's BookMyne app to renew or reserve library books from your phone

? Traveling to a foreign country? Our Mango Languages database can help you master a new language before you leave.

? Text or Live Chat your questions to a Reference Librarian

? Learn a multitude of computer programs with DIY Learning on

? Use the Libby app and download an audiobook that the whole family will enjoy for your road trip

? Stormy afternoon? Enjoy interactive storybooks, puzzles & games on TumbleBooks

? Searching for that elusive book from your childhood? The all-volunteer Friends of the Library bookstore at the Central Branch has lots of treasures to search, and best of all - all purchases support the library and our programs.

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"Expand Your Universe" this Summer at the Library (for all ages)

The Library's 2019 Summer Reading Program starts May 28th. Children, teens, and adults can participate in our special reading challenges, and keep reading to earn raffle tickets. Our Summer Reading theme this year is A Universe of Stories.

Children and teens receive a FREE book to keep, just for signing up. Children earn small prizes for each challenge completed. Teens can play our weekly reading scratch-off game, where they may instantly win a Starbucks card. Adults can submit brief book reviews to have a chance at winning a gift card too. Weekly prize raffles and grand prize raffles for all the age groups take place at each branch, so stop by your nearest library to join the fun!

Cost: Free

Summer Reading Kickoff Parties (Families)

Celebrate Summer at the library, and expand your universe! Kickoff parties will be held at all 5 library branch locations, May 28 - June 1. Each party will feature a Mad Science show, followed by science and craft activity stations. Call your local library branch for details or visit the `Kids' section of our website:

? Tuesday, May 28, 5 - 7:30 p.m. - East Branch (Oviedo) 45-minute Mad Science Shows at 5 & 6:30 p.m. Activities after each show.

? Wednesday, May 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Central Branch (Casselberry) 45-minute Mad Science Show at 6 p.m. Activities to follow.

? Thursday, May 30, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - North Branch (Sanford) 45-minute Mad Science Show at 6 p.m. Activities to follow.

? Friday, May 31, 3 - 4:30 p.m. - West Branch (Longwood/Wekiva) 45-minute Mad Science Show at 3 p.m. Activities to follow.

? Saturday, June 1, 2 - 4:30 p.m. - Northwest Branch (Lake Mary) 45-minute Mad Science Shows at 2 & 3:30 p.m. Activities after each show.

Cost: Free

A Universe of Stories

(Adults - 18 years and up)

Summer Reading is for adults, too! Participate in our reading challenge and enter book reviews to be entered for weekly prizes and an end-of-summer grand prize. Starts May 28th! Stop by your local branch for details or visit: Cost: Free

Summer BreakSpot (all kids - up to 18 years)

Stop into the North Branch Library in Sanford for yummy lunch and a movie or game time, Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., June and July. Call 407.665.1620 for details or visit:

Cost: Free

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Little Dippers Mania

(Geared to ages 2 - 4 with caregiver)

During the last week of July, drop in for a morning of Every Child Ready to Read fun activity stations. For details, call your local library branch or visit the Kids section of our website:

? Tuesday, July 30, 10 - 11:30 a.m., East Branch (Oviedo)

? Wednesday, July 31, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Central Branch (Casselberry)

? Wednesday, July 31, 10 - 11:30 a.m., West Branch (Longwood/Wekiva)

? Thursday, August 1, 9:30 - 11 a.m., North Branch (Sanford)

? Thursday, August 1, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Northwest Branch (Lake Mary)

Cost: Free

Art Blast (Geared to ages 4 & up with caregiver)

During the last week of July, each branch library will feature two of these open art lab times. Drop in, create art, and express yourself. It's all about the artistic process! For more information, call your local library branch or visit the Kids section of our website:

? East Branch (Oviedo) Monday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 31, 1 - 4 p.m.

? Northwest Branch (Lake Mary) Monday, July 29 and Friday, August 2, 1 - 4 p.m.

? Central Branch (Casselberry) Tuesday, July 30 and Thursday, August 1, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

? North Branch (Sanford) Tuesday, July 30 and Friday, August 2, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

? West Branch (Longwood/Wekiva) Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1, 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

FREE N&EW!

I am Cyber Safe (Geared

to grades K-3)

This hands-on, interactive program will teach kids

about online safety. Featuring Garfield & Friends and a

cybersecurity expert. Registration required to ensure

enough materials for everyone. Call the branch at

407.665.1640 or visit the Kids section of our website for

more details:

Location: Northwest Branch Library (Lake Mary) Date/Time: Saturday, June 15, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Cost: Free

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3D Printing and Modeling for Tweens

(Exclusively for ages 8 - 12)

Learn to use TinkerCAD to build a 3D model, which can later be printed on the Library's 3D printer! Registration required; space is limited. Two identical sessions are being offered per branch. Call or visit your local library branch for details, or visit the Kids section of our website: ? Thurs., June 6, 5 - 6 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - West Branch

Library (Wekiva/Longwood) 407.665.1670 ? Wed., June 19, 5 - 6 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Northwest

Branch Library (Lake Mary) 407.665.1640 ? Mon., June 24, 5 - 6 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Central

Branch Library (Casselberry) 407.665.1500 ? Sat., July 6, 2 - 3 or 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - North Branch Library

(Sanford) 407.665.1620 ? Thurs., July 18, 5 - 6 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - East Branch

Library (Oviedo) 407.665.1560 Cost: Free

Youth Enrichment

SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Adventure Eco Camps (Ages 7 - 12) & Biology Bootcamp! (Ages 13 - 15)

At Summer Adventure Eco Camp you'll have fun while learning about the natural world! If your child enjoys being outdoors, this is the camp for him or her. Our week long day camps offer hands- on creative programming including hiking, nature crafts, hands-on experience with plants and animals, projects, experiments, arts & crafts, plus lots of fun and games! Have fun getting to know the animals that live at the Nature Center and be prepared to see amazing wildlife on the trails!

Each week has a new and exciting theme! Week 1: Biology Boot Camp: Ages 13 - 15 Weeks 2 - 8: Eco Camp: Ages 7 - 12

Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center/Geneva Wilderness Area Dates/Times: June 3 - July 26, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (extended care available - drop off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up as late at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $132 per week, ($15 per week additional for extended care)

Pre-registration required. Call 407.665.2211 for more information. Register at: recreation.

Week 1 June 3 - 7 Biology Bootcamp (ages 13 - 15 only) Week 2 June 10 - 14 I Spy! (ages 7 - 12) Week 3 June 17 - 21 Art in Nature (ages 7 - 12) Week 4 June 24 - 28 Water Week (ages 7 - 12) Week 5 July 1 - 5 Furry Friends (No camp July 4th) Week 6 July 8 - 12 Nature's Builders (ages 7 - 12) Week 7 July 15 - 19 Edible Adventures (ages 7 - 12) Week 8 July 22 - 26 Nature TV Let's Make a Video! (ages 7 - 12)

Biology Bootcamp! (Ages 13 - 15) Field Biology Boot Camp is for campers ages 13-15 that focuses on higher level topics such as biology, botany, forestry, water resource management, and more. Campers will have hands-on experience with plants and animals in their eco systems and work closely with biologists in the field. Pre-registration required. Register at: recreation. or call 407.665.2211 for more information.

Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center/Geneva Wilderness Area Date/Time: June 3 - 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (extended care available drop off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up as late at 5:30 p.m.) Cost: $132 per week, ($15 per week additional for extended care)

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