The City of Starke Florida

FACILITIES

Reno Center:
Located on Pine St.-Includes the center, an outdoor basketball court and playground equipment.

Edwards Road Complex:
Located on Edwards Road. Includes two multipurpose softball fields, one youth baseball field, one major baseball field , picnic area, covered playground with playground equipment, outdoor basketball courts, two tennis courts, four racquetball courts and a nature trail, pavilions, concession stand, half-pipe for skaters and restrooms.

Wainwright Park:
Located on Church Street. Includes two pavilions, restrooms and some playground equipment.

Thomas Street Complex:
Located on Thomas St. Includes an adult size baseball/softball field, one basketball court, one tennis court, a small playground area, a nature trail, a pavilion, two classrooms with restrooms and a concession stand with restrooms facility.

RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

Summer Day Camp:
This camp is held for eight weeks June 16 thru August 8, 2008 - Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages 6-17. The camp is packed with activities, arts and crafts, weekly field trips, weekly movies(in house & theatre) organized sports and games, weekly academic tutoring daily lunches and character building seminars.The registration fee is $200.00. Register now and take advantage of our installment/payment plan. All fees must be paid in full by June 13, 2008.

Extended Summer-Day Camp:
August 11-29, 2008-Cost for the camp $120.00

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

CERAMICS-ADULTS AND KIDS SUSPENDED

This program is conducted at the Old Armory. Classes for adults on Tuesday mornings (9:00-11:30) and Friday nights (6:30-9:00). There is also a Ceramic Program for youths. During the school year, the classes are offered on Wednesday and Friday.
(3:45-4:45).

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

Club meetings are every Tuesday from 11:00-2:00 at the Thomas St. Complex - 801 E. Thomas Street. Crafts, cards, bingo and luncheons are just a few of the activities; with quarterly medical workshops.

EXERCISE PROGRAM

Morning classes: This class is held at the Old Armory on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning 9:00-10:00 a.m. This class is offered free to all participants.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

This enrichment program is offered during the school year for school age children from kindergarten to eighth grade. Homework assistant , refreshment, table games, movies and various sports. Total capacity is 80 students. This program is a bridge for our Summer Day Camp. Membership Dues $90.00 every nine weeks.

SPORTS PROGRAM

Baseball (Spring & Fall) The Recreation Department is franchised with Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball. Registration starts at the end of December and ends the last of February for spring and starts the first of August and ends the last of September for fall. The program is for all ages 4-18 with the determining date of April 30th. Six leagues: T-Ball (Ages 4-6), Rookie (Ages 7-8), Minor (Ages 9-10), Major (Ages 11-12), Babe Ruth (Ages 13-15) and Babe Ruth (Ages 16-18). There are three associations from Lawtey, Brooker and Hampton who participate as a part of our league. Registration fee for Spring 2008 - $75.00 and Fall 2008 - $50.00 with a $10.00 late fee assessed after the registration deadline

GIRL'S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL

The Recreation Department is registered with Cal Ripken/ Babe Ruth Softball. We have an 8 and under, 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under and 16 and under. We hope to have enough players from Bradford County to have our own league. Registration starts at the end of December and ends the last of February for the Spring and starts the 20th of August and ends September 5th for fall. Fall 2008 costs are $50.00 with a $10.00 late fee assessed after the registration deadline.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Registration begins August 20th and ends September 20th. The league will consist of ages 8-13 after school at the Thomas Street Complex, 801 E. Thomas St. Two games weekly-tuesday and Thursday. Registration cost is $20.00.

SOCCER-TBA

ADULT SOFTBALL (COED, CHURCH COED, CHURCH MEN'S & WOMENS)

Organization meetings are held in March and August. A minimum of four teams is required to have a six week league. Games are played in the evening on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Two games weekly are scheduled for each team. Registration fee per player is $50.00 (which will cover team t-shirts, caps, umpire costs and the end of the season tournament team trophies.)

SUMMER YOUTH SOFTBALL

Registration is from March thru the middle of May. Games are played at Edwards Road ballfield in the summer every morning, Monday through Friday. We offer four leagues: T-Ball for ages 4 & 5. Small fry for ages 6-8, Jr. for ages 9-12 and Sr. 13-15. Two games weekly for each team are scheduled. Boys and girls play together. Registration fee is $45.00

BASKETBALL

Registration begins the end of October and last till the end of December. For ages 4-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-17. Games played in January and February. Pennies are provided by the Rec. Dept. Registration fee is $20.00.