L S E R C E I V S E I S U R E

Ronnie Cotton Don Mason

H.L. Roy Tyler Horace West

Joanna Wilkinson

Ken Sauer

City Manager

Jonathan Evans

Assistant City Manager

Auburn Taylor

Leisure Services Director

Dan McClain

Assistant Leisure

Services Director

Gordon Broadhead

Recreation Supervisor

Haines City Community Center

David King

Parks Supervisor

Darryl Koon

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Mary Ellin Barrett

Library Supervisor

Haines City Leisure Services provides comprehensive, quality and safe recreation and parks programs, facilities and services. Our mission is to acquire, develop, operate, and maintain a parks and recreation system which enriches the quality of life for residents and visitors alike, and preserves it for future generations.

1. CUSTOMER

SERVICE

2. INTEGRITY

3. TEAMWORK

The City of Haines City Leisure Services Department is

dedicated to creating a better community through people, parks,

and programs. It is our goal to provide services that positively

impact the social, economic, health and environmental quality of

our community.

Our vision is dedicated to developing and maintaining

beautiful, safe and environmentally friendly open spaces for the

public to use and enjoy. We strive to provide comprehensive, quality

and safe recreation and parks programs, facilities and services.

Our mission is to acquire, develop, operate, and maintain a parks

and recreation system which enriches the quality of life for its

residents and visitors alike, and preserve it for future generations.

The Leisure Services Department will continue to advance our

services and program offerings but our core values will remain the

same. We will continue to strive to build a sense of community,

enrich people’s lives, and contribute to the total development of fam-

ilies and the City of Haines City.

Please, join us! Come shop and dine in our historic

downtown, participate in the many recreation opportunities, enjoy

the variety of special events that bring the community together

and walk the neighborhoods that we call home. Come visit and

stay in Haines City- A great place to live, work and play.

As Leisure Services Director, I welcome you and invite you

to discover the many amenities that Haines City has to offer.

Sincerely,

Auburn Taylor

Leisure Services Director

Contact us...

We would love to hear

from you!

Phone:

863-421-3700

Fax:

863-421-3701

Website:

www.hainescity.com

Leisure Services Facilities ..…. 4-5

Banquet Hall ..………………….. 6-7

Special Events ..…………………. 8-9

Programs ..……………………….10-11

Tennis .……………………………..…12

Fitness Facilities ..……………….. 13

Athletics ..……………………… 14-15

Summer Camps ..…………... 16-17

Aquatics ..……………………... 18-19

Library ..……………………….. 20-21

Maps ...………………………….. 22-23

Lake Eva Tennis Shop 517 Ledwith Avenue Full service pro shop with racquets, racquet stringing, ball machine rental, and accessories. Lessons available. Tennis Pro: Jeff McCardle Tennis Shop: 863-419-3447

Lake Eva Aquatics Center 321 S. 6th Street Competition pool, children’s pool, splash pad & water slide. Available for reservation. Hours: 12:00 to 6:00pm Weekends only: April.-June & August-October. Daily: June-August.

Lake Eva Banquet Hall 799 Johns Avenue 30,000 square foot multi-room convention style rental facility overlooking Lake Eva. Rooms available for reservation. Phone: 863-421-3700.

Haines City Community Center Leisure Services Main Office 555 Ledwith Avenue Multi-Purpose Room, Arts and Crafts room, Gymnasium, Nautilus Work-Out Facility. Phone: 863-421-3700 Fax: 863-421-3701 Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 8:00pm Saturday: 8:00am to 12:00pm

Lake Eva Park Playground facilities, picnic pavilions, public restrooms, boat ramp, band shell, tennis courts, basketball courts, bike and walking trail. Private pavilions available for reservation. Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Reservation Information

Applications for reservation of any building must be completed and submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event. Such applications are available at the Haines City

Community Center. All applications are subject to review. Any person or group wishing to use the pools or any athletic facility should contact Haines City Leisure Services at 863-421-3700.

Bethune Neighborhood Center Community Recreation Office 915 Avenue E, Building A Multi-purpose room, work-out center & computer lab. Phone: 863-421-3720 Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Bethune Auditorium 915 Avenue E, Building C Multi-purpose room available for reservation.

Senior Center 915 Avenue E, Building D Facility for senior activities.

Oakland Gymnasium 915 Avenue E, Building B 863-421-3525 Gymnasium for community sports. Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm

8 Acre Park Public playground with pavilions. 1900 N 10th Street Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Dolphus Howard Complex 704 Avenue C Playground equipment, picnic tables and public pool. Boys & Girls Club: 863-422-7014

Haines City Public Library Address: 111 N. 6th Street Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm Phone Number: 863-421-3633

Haines City, City Hall Address: 620 E. Main Street Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Phone Number: 863-421-3600

Railroad Park Corner of 6th Street & Main St. Gazebo available for reservation.

East Park Softball Complex 1000 East Park Drive 863-632-1160 Complex with three youth softball fields, one adult baseball, field press box & concession stand. Home to Miss Haines City Softball.

Larry Parrish Youth Baseball Complex 24th Street & Johnson Avenue 863-421-3730 Complex with four youth baseball fields, press box & concession stand. Home to Haines City Little League Baseball.

Cook Field 915 Avenue E Football field, softball field, outdoor basketball courts. Home to Haines City Rattlers & NorthEast Rattlers Youth Football Leagues.

The Lake Eva banquet Hall is located in the Heart of Central Florida, overlooking

beautiful Lake Eva and Haines City’s exciting newly renovated Lake Eva Park.

This state-of-the-art 30,000 square-foot facility can host a variety of events from

weddings and parties to meetings and conventions. The facility’s three ballrooms

can accommodate events of any size from 10 to 1,400 in attendance. As one of the

most technologically advanced, architecturally pleasing and functionally superb

venues in Central Florida our expert service team is committed to providing you

with a first-class experience you won’t forget.

Amenities:

30,000 Sq. Ft. Facility

Furnished Lobby

Two Full Kitchens

Linens

Podiums

Park Access

Aquatic Center on Site

Multiple-Rooms (up to three)

Audio/Visual Equipment

Dance Floor

Staging

Overlooking Lake Eva

Conference Room

Public Dock & Boat Ramp

Photograph Courtesy of Sunglow Photography

Rental Fees (Due at time of reservation):

Facility Banquet-Style

Occupancy

Resident/ Non-Profit

Non-Resident

Banquet Hall Room A 196 $600 $800

Banquet Hall Room B 263 $700 $900

Banquet Hall Room C 285 $800 $1,000

Banquet Hall Rooms A & B 459 $1,170 $1,530

Banquet Hall Rooms B & C 548 $1,350 $1,710

Banquet Hall Rooms A & C 481 $1,260 $1,620

Banquet Hall Rooms A, B & C 744 $1,785 $2,295

Additional Pricing: Dance Floor = $5/section (sections are 3ftx3ft)

Example: 24x12 = $90.00 Example: 15x15 floor = $125

Staging = $10.00/section (sections are 4ftx8ft) Example: 12x12 floor = $80

Table linens (120inch round) = $9.00/table

Table linens (for 6ft tables) = $8.00/table

Table Skirting = $9.00/skirt

Sashes = $1.00/sash

Chair covers = $4.00/chair cover

Napkins = $1.00/napkin

Portable Bar = $25.00/bar

Tables & Chairs:

72 inch round (82 qty)

6 foot banquet tables (40 qty)

Banquet Chairs (1400 qty)

15 high top tables & 60 bar stools

Tables and chairs are included in reservation fee.

Audio/Visual Equipment:

Projectors

Screens

Microphones (Wireless or Podium)

Audio/visual equipment is included in reservation fee.

The audio/visual equipment can operate as one unit over all three rooms, function

independently, or tie into just two rooms at a time.

Photograph Courtesy of Sunglow Photography www.sunglowphotography.com

Central Florida Bridal Showcase April 21st Lake Eva Banquet Hall Experience this unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with wedding vendors and professionals to one-stop shop for every facet of your wedding all in one location. Everything from photographers, jewelers, florists, caters, wedding planners, DJ’s, limousine service and so much more! Exquisite bridal gowns will be featured during a runway fashion show along with door prizes, giveaways and a grand prize for a lucky bride-to-be!! Tickets: $5.00 per person in advance, or $7.00 at the door.

Haines City Relay for Life April 26th - 27th Lake Eva Park Various Haines City businesses and organizations come together to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast May 2nd: 7:30am Lake Eva Banquet Hall Join us for the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer. The event will take place at the Lake Eva Banquet Hall. Tickets are $10.00 per person.

Reverse Raffle May 4th: 6:30pm Lake Eva Banquet Hall Come check out Haines City’s 17th Annual Reverse Raffle at the Lake Eva Banquet Hall. Tickets are $30.00 per person and include a catered steak dinner, numerous cash giveaways, door prizes and silent auction items. Enjoy an evening of live music and cocktails in a Casino Night setting.

Dive-In Theater Second Friday of the month: July and August Lake Eva Aquatic Center The Lake Eva Aquatic Center features Movies at the Pool on the second Friday of each month during the summer. Admission is $3 per person and concessions are open for your enjoyment.

Movies in the Park First Friday of every month: September-May; First and Third Friday of every month: June-August Lake Eva Park Band shell Come on down to Lake Eva Park and experience a Movies in the Park on our Great Lawn. Movies are always Family Friendly and food vendors are on site each month for refreshments. Pack up the blankets and chairs and come on down to enjoy the fun! Admission is FREE!

Little Miss Sweetheart Pageant February 9th: 7:00pm Bethune Auditorium Little Miss Sweetheart contestants must range from ages 5-10. There will be two categories (5-7 and 8-10) each contestant will be judged based on talent, casual wear, and church wear. For more information, contact Bethune Neighborhood Center at 863-421-3720.

Ribs on the Ridge: February 22nd & 23rd Lake Eva Park Come and compete or just EAT at this annual BBQ competition sanctioned by the Florida Barbeque Association. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to professional teams. Trophies will be awarded to Backyard teams. The competitions are open to everyone. The Kid’s Q Competition is for children ages 6-10 and 11-15. Live entertainment from local bands will take the stage as you shop at the craft and food vendor booths. All proceeds will benefit the July 4th celebration, Thunder on the Ridge!

Arts in the Park March 16th Railroad Park, Downtown Haines City Haines City’s hometown Arts & Crafts Festival at Lake Eva Park. Come check out the great Arts & Crafts vendors, children’s activities, sidewalk art, and entertainment throughout the day. There is something for everyone!

Easter Egg Hunt March 30th: 10:00am sharp! Larry Parrish Youth Baseball Complex The fields will be bright with color as there will be more than 12,000 eggs for the children to find. Each egg will be stuffed with candy and some with golden eggs to receive a special treat. Prizes include bikes, games, toys an more! Kids will also have a chance to get their faces paint-ed and meet the Easter Bunny – in person! Grab your baskets, gather up the kids, and hop on down!

Ironman 70.3 Florida & IronKids May 18th-19th Lake Eva Park Athletes from all over the world will come out to Lake Eva Park for the Ironman 70.3 Florida triathlon on Sunday, May 19, 2013. This event in-cludes a 1.2-mile fresh water lake swim in Lake Eva, a 56-mile bike course through rural Polk County, and a 13.1-mile run course around Lake Eva. For information on how to register to compete in the Ironman70.3 triathlon or to volunteer, please visit www.ironmanhainescity.com.

The IronKids Florida race will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Kids ranging in age from 6-15 will take on a shortened version of the Ironman 70.3 Florida race course. For more information about the IronKids race, please visit www.ironkids.com.

Thunder on the Ridge Spectacular July 4th Lake Eva Park and Band Shell Come check out our annual July 4th celebration where there will be children’s activities, arts & crafts, food vendors, and entertainment throughout the day from local artists. The final performance will be from a national recording artist. For the finale, we give you the best fireworks display in all of Polk County! Don’t miss this event!

Back2School Bash August 10th: Noon – 2pm Cook Field Kids will not want to miss this! Before the summer comes to an end and school begins, visit with us at the Oakland Gym for a time of fun, games, contests, prizes, and free school supplies.

Stride for Fitness Marathon & Wellness Expo October 12th: 7:30am

Lake Eva Banquet Hall We invite all serious and recreational runners to participate in our Annual 5K Run/Walk here in Haines City. The Run will start and finish at the Lake Eva Banquet Hall. Enjoy the scenic run around Lake Eva here in Haines City. Afterward, step inside the Banquet Hall for our Wellness Expo and talk with local medical offices and fitness facilities. Some testing will be available on site. This event is free so come on out and join the strive to live healthy!

Haines City Fall Festival October 26th: 10:00am – 2:00pm Railroad Park, Downtown Haines City Enjoy the crisp, cool season with us at the City’s 24th Annual Fall Festival. It’s fun for the entire family! Activities for the day will include homemade crafts and goodies, children’s games, face painting, trick-or-treating, a children’s costume contest, an adult pie-eating contest and much more! Entertainment is provided by local schools and area artists.

Haines City Christmas Parade December 7th: 10:00am Downtown Haines City Everyone loves a parade! Lined up head to toe, the parade is over one mile long as tens of thousands line the city streets hoping to catch candy and beads as they enjoy festive holiday floats and music.

Glitter, Glisten, and Snow December 13th: 5:00 – 9:00pm Railroad Park, Downtown Haines City Watch as Railroad Park transforms into a magical Christmas Wonderland! Stop in and sip on complimentary hot cider and roasted chestnuts while entertainers fill the air with holiday music. Bring the kids so they can enjoy frolicking in the snow area and watch as snowfall covers the park. Santa will also be there all evening for pictures with the little ones. This event is sure to be a fun family night out with plenty of games, food, music and more! The season only comes around once a year so come out and share the magic with us!

Sharing Christmas with You December 14th: 8:00am Lake Eva Park The Haines City Parks and Recreation department sponsors this event to help give children in the Haines City area a great Christmas. If you have not had the pleasure of joining us for this endeavor, please make it a point to do so. Surely it will do your heart a world of good. If you would like to help by donating gifts or by making a monetary donation to the event, please contact Haines City Leisure Services at 863-421-3700.

Breakfast with Santa: December 14th : 9:00 – 11:00am Lake Eva Park Banquet Hall

Come out and enjoy a morning of breakfast & pictures with Santa. All ages welcome and tickets are $5.00 per person.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade & Unity Festival

January 11th: 10:00am Cook Field The Haines City Northeast Revitalization Group invites you to come celebrate the life and endeavors of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The parade will kick off at 10:00am from Lily Ave. Immediately following the parade, join us on Cook Field for a time of fellowship and fun at the Unity Festival. There will be food vendors, motivational speakers, entertainment, and games for the kids.

Taste of Haines City January 30th: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Lake Eva Banquet Hall

Prepare your taste buds for a feast! We will host some of the area’s finest restaurants each bringing samples of their most popular entrees to enjoy. Tickets will also include complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and water. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the annual July 4th celebration, Thunder on the Ridge! Tickets: $25.00 per person, children 5 and under eat free!

Boxing for Life

Boxing for Life is core training and weight-loss for every fitness level. This is a

hardcore lifetime wellness program designed to help you to REALLY lose weight and learn to keep it off for life!

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Thursday: 6:30-7:30pm

Fee: $5.00 per class OR $40 per month *Children ages 16 and under are FREE*

Aerobics & Toning

A challenging low-to-medium impact

workout aerobics class working all parts of the body to reduce body fat, increase cardio fitness, and shape and tone muscles. Designed for beginners and intermediates. Join anytime.

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 9:00-10:00am;

Mon. & Wed.: 5:30-6:30pm

Fee: $5.00 per class

Zumba Toning

This class combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance

fitness-party. Students learn how to use lightweight, maraca-like Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. Zumba Toning is the perfect way for enthusiasts to sculpt their bodies naturally while having a total blast.

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Monday: 6:45-7:45pm

Fees: $7.00 per class; $25.00 per month

Zumba

A fun and energetic way to tone the waist, burn calories, and relieve stress. Zumba fuses

hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout. Zumba is designed to be FUN and EASY.

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Thursday: 5:30-6:30pm

Fees: $7.00 per class; $25.00 per month

Haines City Leisure Services is always looking to start new programs.

Some potential classes include:

*Photography* *Ballroom Dancing* *Water Aerobics* *Baton Twirling*

We are currently looking for instructors for those classes. If you are interested in becoming

one of our instructors OR If you are interested in joining any of the those programs, please

contact the Haines City Community Center at 863-421-3700. We will take your information

and as soon as the program becomes available we will contact you.

Table Tennis

Open play table tennis in the multi-purpose room. Bring a partner or meet other people that share your interest.

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Thurs.: 9:00-11:00am

Fee: $2.00 per person

Ceramics

This class is a self-guided ongoing class.

For ages 18 and older.

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Tues. & Fri.: 8:30-11:30am

Fee: $2.00 per class

Drawing and Painting

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Thursday

Times: Painting: 10:00-11:30am; Drawing: 12:00-1:30pm

Fee: $10.00 per class

Oil Painting

Learn techniques in traditional oils. Explore the world of

realistic still-life, floral and landscape painting.

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Mon.: 12:00-2:00pm & Wed.: 5:30-7:30pm

Fee: $20.00 per class

Practical Personal Protection & Concealed Carry Weapons Certification Course

Practical Personal Protection is a 3 hour class for anyone that is concerned for the personal security of themselves and their

loved ones. Join us as we learn new options for personal security the whole family may adopt and practice together! The

course includes: The philosophy and responsibility of personal security—The psychology of personal self defense—Mastering the Art of Avoidance, Deterrence and De-escalation—Using “Honest Signaling” to communicate effectively

with “Unknown Contacts”—Self Defense: The privilege and the laws that govern it. Practical self defense techniques for

adults as well as teens.

Concealed Carry Weapons Certification is an additional 1 hour training class held at a range off-site and specifically for

students from the Practical Personal Protection class that will be applying for their CCW. Everything you’ll need to apply

for your CCW is provided—Courses facilitated by High Point Personal Security Training, LLC. All ages welcome, although you must be 21 to apply for your CCW.

Please bring your registration fee and your driver’s license when signing up.

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Call 863-421-3700 for dates.

Fee: For Both Classes: $75.00 per person; Just Personal Protection: $45.00 per person *State Fee for Concealed Weapons: $117.00 (Paid when application is mailed.)

**PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED DUE TO A 4 PERSON MINIMUM FOR THE CLASS.**

Music Lessons

Beginner and advanced lessons in Guitar, Electric/Acoustic, Drums/Percussion, Bass Guitar, & Piano lessons. Individual and group lessons available. Call Tim at 863-559-8586 to set up a time.

Days: Mon. & Wed.: 2:00-7:00pm.

Fee: $15.00 per lesson.

Recreation Dance Classes for Kids

Many different dance styles are taught including

ballet, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatics. More

details will be available in June. Classes are taught by

Jessica Harvie. For more information, please call us

at 863-421-3700

Pokémon

A gathering for children with a passion for trading Pokémon cards.

Location: Haines City Community Center

Days: Mon.: 5:30-7:30pm

Fee: FREE!

Jeff McCardle – Tennis Pro Lake Eva Tennis Center

Ball Machine Rental

Resident Per Hour: $5.35 + court fee

12-Month Membership: $100 + court fee

The Lake Eva Tennis Center offers a wide variety of junior and adult lessons and leagues. Competitive or not,

the Lake Eva Tennis Center has something for everyone. To contact Jeff or the Tennis Shop, call 863-419-3447 and

book your lesson today!

Junior Tennis Classes

Ages 5-8: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00-5:00pm

Ages 9-10: Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:00-5:00pm

$15.00 per week for residents $20.00 per week for non-residents *A $5.00 per week discount is offered for each additional child.

Ages 11 & up: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00-6:30pm

$22.00 per week for residents $30.00 per week for non-residents *A $5.00 per week discount is offered for each additional child.

Non-Resident Per Hour: $10.70 + court fee

12-Month Membership: $200 + court fee

Adult Tennis Classes

Adult Beginners or Low Intermediates Mondays: 6:00-7:30pm. $8.00 per class for residents $10.00 per class for non-residents

Adult Leagues

Men’s League Wednesdays: 5:30-8:30pm Free to members; non-members pay court fee.

Mixed Doubles Saturdays: 9:00 – 11:00am Free to members; non-members pay court fee.

Lake Eva Tennis Court Fees

Per Person/

Per Hour

6-Month Membership

12-Month Membership

Junior (under age 18) $1.00 $30.00 $50.00

Resident (Single) $1.50 $45.00 $75.00

Resident (Family) --- $60.00 $100.00

Non-Resident (Single) $2.50 $90.00 $150.00

Non-Resident (Family) --- $120.00 $200.00

Haines City Community Center Location: 555 Ledwith Avenue

Phone: 863-421-3700

Our Nautilus Workout Facility features 17 different Nautilus machines, Schwinn Airdyne and recumbent stationary bikes, a Paramount elliptical, sit-up benches, treadmills, rowing machine, and a Matrix Workout machine. You can work out at your own pace and even use the gymnasium for walking, running, basketball, and volleyball during open gym hours. Fees are based on daily, monthly, or quarterly rates. Quarterly rates cover three month periods:

January-March April-June July-September October-December

Members must be at least 18 (16 year olds may register, but MUST have a parent’s signature). All participants must sign a liability waiver to use the equipment.

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 8:00pm; Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Daily Monthly Quarterly

Resident $3.00 $20.00 $45.00

Non-Resident $3.00 $25.00 $60.00

Miss Haines City Softball (Ages 5-16):

Miss Haines City Softball provides a supervised program of competitive softball for girls in Haines City and surrounding communities. Registration begins in January. For more information, please contact 863-662-7836 or send an email to misshcsoftball@gmail.com.

Youth Football: Football is considered one of the most demanding and rewarding of all youth league sports. Youth football helps to shape participants’ relationship building skills and personal values. Haines City is the proud home to two youth football leagues: Haines City Rattlers and the North East Rattlers. For more information about the Haines City Rattlers, contact Buster Raggs, President, at 863-236-0408 or BFL-Coach2122@aol.com. For more information about the North East Rattlers, contact Joe Hamilton, President, at 863-206-8445.

Coaches Wanted! Make a difference in the life of a child and volunteer to coach. The Haines City Youth Sports Leagues could not operate without volunteer coaches! The coaching program is designed to develop good players who have a positive image of themselves, their teammates, coaches, game officials, and opponents. All volunteers are required to pass a background check. If you are interested please come to the Haines City Community Center to fill out the paperwork…Come be a part of our TEAM!

Youth Volleyball (Girls in grades 5-8) Participants will learn individual and team volleyball skills while practicing character development and values. Good sportsmanship is the key. This is a great stepping stone leading to high school volleyball. Registration runs July 1 - August 12, 2013 or until full.

Youth Indoor Soccer (Boys and Girls ages 4-12)Indoor soccer is structured to provide every child the opportunity to participate in the world’s most popular sport. This is a fast paced sport that emphasizes learning and having FUN! Young soccer enthusiast will experience soccer in a safe and non-competitive environment. Registration runs April 1 - May 13, 2013, or until full.

Youth Basketball (Boys and Girls ages 5-13)

Youth Basketball is the largest athletic activity offered by the Haines City Parks & Recreation Department. Youth Basketball leagues introduce basic basketball skills such as passing, dribbling, and shooting. Major emphasis is placed on personal values, team spirit, fair play, and sportsmanship. Competition is low-key with emphasis on participation. Registration will begin on September 30, 2013.

Haines City Little League Baseball (Ages 4-16):

Haines City Little League Baseball’s primary objective is to implant firmly in the youth of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be decent, healthy and trustworthy adults. For more information, please contact Jessica Brewer at 863-236-7486 or 863-421-3730, or visit www.hainescitylittleleague.com.

Bring your friends and teammates for a night of friendly adult competition. Haines City Leisure Services offers two leagues: Monday Night Competitive and Friday Night Recreational. Adult Volleyball runs twice a year, in the spring and fall. Registration is by team only. Individual player’s are welcome to fill out a Free Agent form at the Community Center but are not guaranteed placement on a team. Registration for spring begins January 2, 2013 and registration for fall begins July 1, 2013.

Men’s full court basketball league runs on Thursday evenings at Oakland Gymnasium. Registration is by team only. Individual player’s are welcome to fill out a Free Agent form at the Haines City Community Center but are not guaranteed placement on a team. Max of 6 teams per league. Registration begins January 2, 2012. Ages 18 and older.

For Sponsorship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and other additional information

concerning athletic leagues please contact Haines City Leisure Services at 863-421-3700.

Summer Camp Leaders – In – Training:

This program is for teens who wish to volunteer their time with the Haines City Summer Recreation Program

in exchange for community service hours. In order to be considered for one of our L.I.T. positions, you must: be 17

-18 years old, be completing service hours for school or civic group, have two letters of recommendation from

school advisors or civic leaders, and must be able to work 8 weeks during the summer.

Applications will be available starting April 1st at the Haines City Community Center.

For more information, please call 863-421-3700.

A program for children to enjoy a summer full of field

trips, swimming, sports, crafts and more!

Program Dates: June 10-August 2, 2013

Age Eligibility: Children who are currently enrolled in Grades 1-6.

Locations: Haines City Community Center & Bethune Auditorium

Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday

(Early drop-off & late pick-up available)

Fee: $250 for City Residents; $450 for Non-City Residents

Breakfast & lunch will be provided by the Polk County School Board.

Previous Field Trips Have Included: Blizzard Beach, Disney Quest, Florida Aquarium, Ice

Factory, Lithia Springs, Lowry Park Zoo, MOSI, Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Game, Orlando

Science Center, Recreation Station, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Sea World, Skate World, Wet N

Wild, & Wonder Works.

To Register:

Pick up an application at the Haines City Community Center, located at 555 Ledwith Ave., Haines City

City Residents must provide 2 proofs of residency (water bill & driver’s license).

All students must provide most recent report card and proof of insurance.

All fees must be paid at time of registration.

City residents may register starting April 1st.

Open registration begins April 15th until full.

SPACE IS LIMITED! ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE

AND PAID IN FULL TO BE ACCEPTED!

Challenger Sports Soccer Camp British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Equally important, the challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Camp programs include a free ball and shirt and a free British Soccer jersey for online registrations 45 days prior to camp! To register online, visit www.challengersports.com and click “Find a Camp Near You”.

NCA Cheer Camp National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Camp curriculum is based on core principles that ensure cheerleaders learn the proper safety technique and develop a strong foundation. Check out the top notch curriculum being taught a NCA Camps! We have programs to fit the needs of all teams. This camp is geared towards ages Junior High through High School. For more information and to register visit www.nationalspirit.com

Boys & Girls Baseball Camp This camp will provide the ideal environment to improve athletic skills, develop friendships, and learn life lessons in leadership, teamwork, and responsibility. This camp focuses on the primary skills of hitting and fielding. Further emphasis is placed on proper technique and sportsmanship.

Tennis Camp Come join a full week of tennis fun, sweat, and learning! Cost is $75.00 for City residents and $100.00 for non-residents. To register or for more information, contact Jeff McCardle at the Lake Eva Tennis Courts at 863-419-3447.

Additional Sport Camps: Girls Volleyball Camp and Boys & Girls Basketball Camp. More information on these camps will be available at a later date at the Community Center and via our website: www.hainescity.com.

Reservation times: 9:30 – 11:30am (Saturday & Sunday ONLY) OR 6:30-8:30pm (Monday-Sunday)

Reservation Fees: Haines City Residents - $150 for two hours; Non-Residents - $250 for two hours

Lifeguard Fees: $10 per hour, per lifeguard

*Kids area (including. water slide) requires 4 guards: $80 total *Pool area requires 3 guards: $60 total *Entire facility requires 7 guards: $140 total

Reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance.

Reservation fee and lifeguard fee must be paid up front.

OPEN SWIM:

Weekends Only: April 13th & 14th – June 1st & 2nd

August 24th & 25th – October 26th & 27th

*Opening & Closing weekends are subject to change based on weather*

Daily: June 10th – August 16th

Times: 12:00 – 6:00pm

ADMISSION FEES:

Daily: $5.00 per person

Season Pass: $40.00 (Individual Pass) $100.00 (Family Pass: Parents and children under the age of 18)

Lap Swim: Tuesday - Thursday 11:00am -12:00pm $ 1.00 per person

Ages 2 - 4: (1 week sessions)

Days: May 13th – 17th; May 20th – 24th

Times: 9:00 – 10:00am

Cost: $25.00 per week

*Limit 20 students per session.

Adult Lessons: (1 week session)

Days: August 5th – 9th

Times: 9:00 – 10:00am

Cost: $25.00 per week

*Limit 20 students.

FACILITY RULES

1) NO denim shorts or pants & NO shorts with buttons or zippers.

Proper swim wear required.

2) NO coolers or outside food or drink will be permitted.

There is a concession stand on-site.

3) NO diapers allowed in pools.

Children that wear diapers MUST wear a swim diaper

ex. Huggies Little Swimmers. These may be purchased at the pool office for $3.00.

4) NO flotation devices.

This includes: water wings, inflatable floats and life vests, and life vests with clips or

buckles. ONLY life vests with zippers are allowed.

Ages 4 and up: (2 week sessions)

Days: June 10th – 21st; June 24th – July 5th; July 8th – 19th; July 22nd- August 2nd

Times: 9:00 – 10:00am OR 10:00 – 11:00am

Cost: $40.00 per session

*Limit 60 students per session. On the first day of each session, all students should arrive at 9am.

During this time, they will be divided into groups based on

their ability and will be assigned to one of the times above.

*No classes on July 4th. Class will be made-up during the next session.

Contact Us:

Address: 111 North 6th Street

Phone: 863-421-3633

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Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday

10:00am - 1:00pm

Haines City

Adult Programs

Friends of the Library

1st Thursday of the Month - 10:30am (Community Room)

Service Organization in Support of the Haines City Public Library

Needlework Club

2nd & 4th Monday of the Month - 10:00am-12:00pm (Community Room)

Adult Book Club

3rd Wednesday of the Month - 2:00-3:00pm (Community Room)

Children’s Programs

Story Time (Ages 3-7)

Tuesdays - 10:30am & 2:00pm (Children’s Room)

Stories, songs, puppet plays, movies, crafts, and coloring time.

Bubbles and Bounces (Babies to age 2)

Thursdays - 10:30-11:00am in the Children’s Room

This is a story time program geared to infants and toddlers. We read board

books, do finger plays, sing songs, and perform puppet plays.

Elementary Book Club (ages 8-12)

2nd Thursday of the Month - 4:00-5:00pm in the Children’s Room

Teen Programs

Teen Book Club (Ages 13-18) 4th Thursday of the Month in the Young Adult Room

Family Movie Day

Fun for the whole family and it’s FREE!

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month at 11:00am

in the Community Room.

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