Registration Open for Winter Camp Through December 13 or Until Full

Looking for fun for your kids during the upcoming holiday break? Orange County Parks & Recreation is offering a Winter Camp packed with fun games, arts and crafts, movies, and more! The program is open to kids in kindergarten through 5th grade, on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now until December 13, or until full (space is limited, first come, first served), at 12 Orange County Parks’ sites.

• Dates: Week 1 is December 22, 23 and 26, and Week 2 is December 29, 30, 31 and January 2 and 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. To register your child, visit one of the 12 available locations or call the site with any questions:
• Barnett Park 407-836-6248
• Bear Creek Recreation Complex 407-254-9040
• Bithlo Park 407-254-1905
• Capehart Park 407-254-9160
• East Orange District Park 407-254-6830
• Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex 407-254-9820
• Goldenrod Recreation Center 407-254-9025
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center 407-254-9065
• Orlo Vista Park 407-254-9050
• Silver Star Recreation Center 407-254-9250
• South Econ Recreation Center 407-254-9092
• Trimble Park 407-254-9436

• Cost per child for Week 1: Regular Rate $48, Reduced Lunch $36, Free Lunch $30, State Assistance $15 (SNAP, WIC and TANF); Week 2: Regular Rate $80, Reduced Lunch $60, Free Lunch $50, State Assistance $25 (SNAP, WIC and TANF). To qualify for the free-lunch rate, a letter from your child’s school is required. To receive a letter, click here to complete the OCPS CEP Student Letter form and submit to OCPS. Once you have received your letter, email or deliver it to staff at the site where you have enrolled your child/children.
• Spots are limited, so be sure to register early. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.

FREE Fort Christmas Barnyard Banter Programs

All ages are welcome to join in the Barnyard Banter program at Fort Christmas Historical Park on Saturday, December 20, from 1-2 p.m.! The next free event is Christmas Post Office, a presentation about the roll of the post office in the community. Visit Fort Christmas Historical Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park's staff: 407-254-9310.

Here's the monthly event schedule:

• January 24-25: 4-H Eastside Barnyard Bash Clinic/Practice Show
• February 21: Building a Log Cabin
• March 21: Archaeology
• April 18: Backyard Chickens
• May 16: Pioneer Folk Crafts
• June 20: Hunting, Trapping, Fishing

Dance the Night Away With The Crew, December 27

Dance the night away as you enjoy the beautiful music of The Crew on the fourth Saturday of the month, from 6-9 p.m., at Renaissance Senior Center’s ballroom! The event is open to adults ages 18 and older, cost: $20 exact cash per person at the door. Come enjoy a cool atmosphere of dance, fun and live music provided by The Crew. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last. Questions? Call Renaissance Senior Center at 407-254-9070 or email parks@ocfl.net.

Here's the monthly event schedule:

• Saturday, December 27

FREE Monthly Senior Fish-4-Fun Event at Renaissance Senior Center, November 20

Orange County Parks & Recreation and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission join together to bring you Senior Fish-4-Fun for ages 55 and older at Renaissance Senior Center. This is a once-a-month free catch-n-release fishing event! Fishing poles and bait provided while supplies last, or participants can bring their own fresh-water fishing gear. Questions? Call Renaissance Senior Center 407-254-9070 or email parks@ocfl.net.

Here's the monthly event schedule:

• Check back for 2026 dates!