LTC 159-2009 Recreation News and Upcoming Eventsm MIAMI BEACH ~°°iJ~" i ~ Jtli y. Sti
Cli'r' C~_ ,~, . '1 ~~ Imo.
CFFICE Of TI-E CITY MANAGEN
No. LTC# ~sy-zoo9 LETTER TO COMMISSION
To Ma or Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
-~' 1'd e.: ~.I ~r ,_,C' PJ~.
FRCM, Jo e Nt. Gonzalez; t;ity ~anager
DATE: June 16, 2009
suslLCl: Recreation News and Upcoming Events
Summer Camps -The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Camp
Program began on June 8, 2009. Over 1;090 children have been registered in all day camp
programs, and close to 900 in a series of specialty camps. Despite the fact that camp enrollment
has almost reached capacity, the Scott Rakow Youth Center (2700 Sheridan Avenue), Flamingo
Park (999 11 Street) and North Shore Park & Youth Center {501 72n0 Street) are still accepting
registration for various age groups.
Enrollment is also still open for numerous camps, such as Cheerleading/Fitness, Fishing,
Performing Arts, Swimming, Ice Skating, Sports and Extreme Adventures, just to name a few. In
addition, this year the Department is offering new specialty camps in Video Production; Gaming
and Water Polo.
School's Out Fiesta - On Thursday, June 4'", nearly 1,000 Miami Beach residents enjoyed a fun
family evening at the Flamingo Park "School's Out Fiesta." Children and their parents celebrated
the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation with a huge carnival-style
event. The evening included free music, rides, crafts and a whole lot of fun!
Senior's Beach Party - On Saturday; June 6`", approximately 250 attendees had a great time
with food, drinks, great music and a lot of dancing at the Seniors Beach Party at the Miami
Beach Convention Center. Events like this are hosted throughout the year to bring seniors from
various assisted living facilities and the community together for a fun night of entertainment.
Special thanks to Global Spectrum Management Company for their continued support.
COMING UP...You are Invited!
Loco Luau -Parks and Recreation will be hosting Loco Luau at North Shore Park Youth Center on
Friday, June 26thfrom 6pm - 9pm. We'll bring the fun of the Hawaiian Islands to residents. Don't miss
a night of hula dancing, fire eating, music, rides and much more.
Should you have additional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730.
JMGIHMF/KSIJMfjh
Attachment
c: Hilda M. Fernandez, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smilh, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
Parks & Recreation Department
Joao ~u.~u
North Shore Park Youth Center
501 72^d Street
Friday, June 26'"/6 - 9 pm
We'll bring the fun of the Hawaiian Isl ds to you.
Don't miss a night of hula dancing, lore ',is
music, rides and much more. . " °
Free admission. Tickers for rides & conca9ybgs sold.