Jackson Department Of Parks & Recreation To Host Summer Program

Press release from the City of Jackson:

April 5, 2021

(JACKSON, MS) – The Department of Parks and Recreation Programming Division today announced details of its Summer Program. The seven (7) week program for children ages 6-12 years old, will run from June 7-July 23, 2021, Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The program will consist of recreational activities, educational enrichment, and guest speakers.

All COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced and masks must be worn at all times. Parents must provide transportation to the site, a healthy lunch/snack in an insulated lunch bag, and a water bottle for their child each day.

Registration Date:

• April 5th until all slots are filled
• Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Registration Location:

• City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation Administrative Office
• 1000 Metro center Mall Suite 104
• Jackson, MS 39204

Contact Number: 601-960-0655

Registration Requirements:

• Boys and Girls ages 6 – 12
• 121 Immunization Compliance Form or Birth Certificate
• $110.00 (money orders only) per location, per child
• $10.00 (cash only) program t-shirt per child

Summer Program Sites

• Battlefield Community Center – 953 Porter Street | Jackson, MS 39204
• Grove Park Community Center – 4126 Parkway Avenue | Jackson, MS 39213
• Vergy P. Middleton Community Center – 3971 North Flag Chapel Road | Jackson, MS 39213

For more information, please contact 601-960-0655.

This press release was produced by the City of Jackson. The views expressed here are the author’s own.