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Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve
Join GTM Research Reserve staff and/or volunteers on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month for a family seining activity. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting species of fish, crabs and more, and then learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. All necessary gear including waders and boots will be provided. Please meet the guides at Guana Dam Recreational Area. They will be located at either the north…
Find out more »8th Annual Kids’ Fishing Clinic
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Ancient City Game Fish Association, is hosting a Free Kids' Fishing Clinic. The clinic will be held at St. Augustine Marina at the foot of Vilano Beach Fishing Pier on Saturday, March 17th. The event is for children ages 12 and under. The first 200 kids will receive a free fishing pole and goodie bag as well as lunch provided by McDonald's. Fishing awards and a raffle will take place at…
Find out more »Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
The YMCA is holding a special event...an Underwater Easter Egg Hunt! With Easter right around the corner, the Easter Bunny needs help gathering eggs! Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to gather eggs left underwater in the Solomon Calhoun Pool. Egg hunters can trade their eggs for prizes at the Bunny Store. Grab your swimsuit and a friend! This event is Free for the Community! Don't forget your bucket to gather eggs, your swimsuit and a towel! Please RSVP…
Find out more »Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunts
St. Johns County Parks & Recreation will be holding its' annual Easter Egg Hunts at the following parks throughout the county. The Easter Egg Hunts are for children ages 8 and under and will be held at 11:00am. There will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny at 10:30am and after the hunts, so come early! March 29, 2018 Veterans Park 1332 Veterans Parkway St. Johns, FL 32259 Palencia Park 405 Palencia Village Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32095 March…
Find out more »Adventure Landing Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at Adventure Landing for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Special prizes, golden eggs and Easter specials will all be part of the festivities! There'll be a surprise visit by the Easter Bunny! Egg hunts in different age groups. Bring your own basket. Space is limited! Registration begins at 8 am. Egg hunts at 9:00 am and 11:00 am for children up to 12 years of age. Each egg hunt is a charity raffle and all eggs have special…
Find out more »Easter Bicycle Rodeo and Helmet Giveaway
Come out to the Easter Bicycle Rodeo and Helmet Giveaway, a free community event. Bring your bicycle. Bicycle helmets will be fitted to the child’s head and given away at no charge. Participants will navigate the obstacle course while learning bike safety. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter Bunny available for pictures. Drawings for new bicycles and a Family 4-pack 2018-2019 tickets for the St Augustine Glory Basketball game.
Find out more »Geocache Easter Egg Hunt
Looking for a different type of Easter Egg Hunt? Check out the Geocache Easter Egg Hunt at Anastasia State Park on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1. Geocaching is an interactive high-tech treasure hunt that teaches geography and outdoor recreation skills using hand-held GPS devices or smartphones. Participants use location coordinates to find caches, or in this case, Easter eggs! Come learn the basics of this great family activity while celebrating with your family! Bring a water bottle, walking…
Find out more »Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, & More
Join us at Shores United Methodist Church to see the Easter Bunny! Your family’s special morning with the Easter Bunny features a Continental Buffet and an Easter egg hunt. After the egg hunt, the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. The brunch buffet is free for the entire family and starts at 10:30 a.m. The Easter egg hunt begins at 11:00 a.m. with children ages 11 and under welcome to join. In addition to a delicious Brunch, the morning…
Find out more »Kids: Make Your Own Retro Toys & Crafts
Do you remember tops (not the kind that goes on top of a jar)? What about the ball and cup games? Do you remember creating your own pompoms from yarn? Kids can come into the Library to create some great wooden retro art toys and yarn crafts! All supplies are generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
Find out more »Cosmic Yoga for Kids at the Beach
At Cosmic Yoga for Kids at the Beach (grades K-5), learn to relax your mind and body with some simple, kid-friendly stretches, exercises and activities. Please wear loose clothing and bring you own towel or mat. This program is Free and will be held on Friday, April 13 and 20. Click on the event website link to register. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at 904.209.0335 or kussia@sjcfl.us.
Find out more »2018 Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon
Lace up your sneakers, grease up your bike, and get your swim cap ready for the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation's 2018 Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon. Children ages 5 through 14 are invited to join the fun on Sunday, April 15 at the Solomon Calhoun Center. This non-competitive event provides children with the chance to participate in a triathlon and Just Tri It! The first 150 children to pick up race packets will receive a t-shirt, and every…
Find out more »St. Augustine Family Fun Fest 2018
Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine is hosting the 3rd Annual St. Augustine Family Fun Fest on Saturday, April 28, 2018. This dynamic all day festival is filled with activities for the KIDS and the KID-IN YOU! There will be live community entertainment, “Be the Hamster” Snow Cones, Jumperamas, Face Painting, DJ Line Dancing, Games, Golf Activities, appearances by local Law Enforcement and Military, Fire Trucks, Car Smash, Costumed Characters, Community Education, Crafts, Raffle Items, Vendors, Beer, Food Trucks and MORE! …
Find out more »7th Annual Feel the Wheels
Come feel the wheels where kids and their families can explore and get in the driver's seat at the 7th Annual Feel the Wheels, hosted by the Junior Service League of St. Augustine. This fun family-friendly event features vehicles of ALL kinds from ATVs, classic and race cars, motorcycles, monster trucks, Ancient City Ghostbusters, Hamster Time sno-cones, a helicopter, the SJC Library Bookmobile, kids crafts and activities, music, entertainment, food trucks and treats, superhero & Disney character appearances, the WJXT…
Find out more »Kids Craft: Everything Birds
This month we've gone 'tweety' for birds. During Kids Craft: Everything Birds, kids can come in and make some fabulous bird feeders, as well as a bird nest! All supplies are generously supplied by the Friends of the Library. Now, just how to keep those squirrels out of your new bird feeders??!!
Find out more »World Turtle Day “Sea Turtle Talk”
Join us at Anastasia State Park in celebrating World Turtle Day with "Sea Turtle Talk"! Discover the wonderful sea turtles of Anastasia State Park! Learn how we identify the turtle nests, hatching, and the great journey they begin after leaving the beach and the dangers they encounter in our oceans. This is a fun-filled, energetic program about these miraculous animals who have been on Earth for millions of years! This program will take place at the Sea Turtle Pavilion near…
Find out more »Ripley’s Kid’s Celebrity Look-Alike Contest
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine is having a Kid’s Celebrity Look-Alike Contest on Memorial Day, May 28th at 2pm. Does your child like dressing up? Do they have an uncanny resemblance to a superstar? If so, let them strut their stuff on the runway and compete for best child celebrity impersonator! This contest is just for kids! All participants must be 12 or under. The contest is broken up into three categories: • Female Celebrity Look-Alike •…
Find out more »Pandas 3D Special Event at IMAX
Join us at the World Golf IMAX Theater this Saturday, June 2, from 9:00am to 11:45am for a Pandas 3D Special Event; our newest documentary and a meet and greet with the Forest Animal Rescue! Free hands-on activities for kids will begin at 9:00am with prizes and giveaways! Participants will also get FREE entrance into the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum. Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they are coming to the big screen in the…
Find out more »Fort Matanzas Summer Camps
Fort Matanzas and Castillo de San Marcos National Monuments are pleased to announce dates for their annual summer camp program! Park Rangers, Teacher-Ranger-Teachers from St. Johns County, and knowledgeable volunteers will engage campers, ages 9-11, with interactive presentations, hands-on projects, games, and living history demonstrations. The camps cover a variety of topics, including: Archaeology, Native Americans, Nature, Spanish Exploration, Colonial Florida, and Spanish Military. Hands-on-History & Nature Camp at Fort Matanzas -- June 4-8, 2018 Hands-on-History Camps at the Castillo…
Find out more »Summer Art Camp at the Art Association
Sign up for the 2018 Summer Art Camp at the St. Augustine Art Association! There are four weekly morning sessions for children in grades 1 thru 6 that starts June 4 and an afternoon session for ages 12 and up the week of June 25. During the camp, they'll explore painting, drawing, sculpture and mixed media techniques with projects inspired by master artists. The sessions are taught by certified professional artist-instructors. Session 1: THRONES (June 4 - 8, 9am to…
Find out more »Kids Summer SUP and ECO Camp
Experience bliss on the water for your kids during SUP Yoga Center's Keiki Kids Summer SUP and ECO Camp! Join our highly skilled and certified instructors for a fun week on the water, where your children will have fun, learn new skills, and gain a new appreciation and respect for our Florida waterways and ecosystem. Keiki Camp is offered Monday through Thursday, June 11-14, 8:00am-11:30am. Friday being a makeup day (in case of weather related issues). Keiki Camp is available…
Find out more »Ancient City Pa Kua Summer Camp
During Ancient City Pa Kua Summer Camp, children stay active, make new friends, and broaden their horizons with experiences in our various disciplines including Martial Arts, Yoga, Acrobatics, Sword and Archery. Children also get to be creative with daily Arts and Crafts. Camps run Monday through Friday, from 9:00am-3:00pm, during the following weeks: June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, and July 30-August 3. Cost is $100 per week. Early drop off and late pick up are available. Refer a friend…
Find out more »Sea Turtle Summer Camp
Spend the week learning about Sea Turtles and Conservation at the Sea Turtle Summer Camp at Whitney Labroratory! Camp is designed for students entering into 4th or 5th grade fall 2018. Sea Turtle Summer Camp Schedule - Monday through Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm June 11-14, 2018 June 18-21, 2018 June 25-28, 2018 Camp Fee $275.00 / Includes: Sea Turtle Hospital tour, instruction, presentations, field & lab activities, daily snack, a Whitney Lab Sea Turtle Hospital T-shirt & reusable water bottle. Click on…
Find out more »Become A Junior Ranger!
Calling all kids to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park! Become A Junior Ranger! Get outdoors this Summer with Junior Ranger activities at Washington Oaks. Learn about our unique natural environment and earn cool stuff! Meet in the picnic area. Call 386-446-6783 for more details!
Find out more »Kids Beach Yoga
During Kids Beach Yoga, kids will learn to relax their mind and body with some simple, kid-friendly stretches, exercises and activities. Kids ages 5-12 can practice yoga with certified Cosmic Kids Yoga Instructors, Ms. Colleen or Ms. Nicole. Please wear loose clothing and bring you own towel or mat. This is a free program. Space is limited / registration is required. Click on the event website link to register. For more information, please contact Kelly Ussia at 904-209-0335 or e-mail…
Find out more »Castillo de San Marco Summer Camps
Fort Matanzas and Castillo de San Marcos National Monuments are pleased to announce dates for their annual summer camp program! Park Rangers, Teacher-Ranger-Teachers from St. Johns County, and knowledgeable volunteers will engage campers, ages 9-11, with interactive presentations, hands-on projects, games, and living history demonstrations. The camps cover a variety of topics, including: Archaeology, Native Americans, Nature, Spanish Exploration, Colonial Florida, and Spanish Military. Hands-on-History & Nature Camp at Fort Matanzas -- June 4-8, 2018 Hands-on-History Camps at the Castillo --…
Find out more »Summer Musical TheatreCamp
This summer, participate in Summer Musical TheatreCamp's month-long musical theatre experience for elementary, middle, and high school students. There are three camp sessions this summer in June and July where students will rehearse and perform Les Miserables, Seussical, and The Pinocchio Show. Daily camp rehearsals are located at the Ancient City Baptist Church and theatre performances are located at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Please click on the event website for information about these fabulous shows, camps, and registration.
Find out more »Youth Beginner’s Saltwater Fishing Workshop
At the Beginner's Saltwater Fishing Workshop at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, learn how to: Identify Saltwater fish; Use rod, reel, and tackle; Apply conservation tips while fishing. Workshop Schedule Adults Ages 18+ -- Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm -- July 5th, 12th, 19th, or 26th Youth Ages 8-17 -- Fridays, 9:00am-12:00pm -- July 6th, 13th, 20th, or 27th Cost is $20 per workshop; everything needed for fishing is supplied. Please choose just one workshop date. Pre-registration is required. Call 386-446-6783 or click…
Find out more »Boating & Fishing Summer Camp
St. Johns County Parks & Rec is temaing up with the Florida Wildlife Commission to offer a freshwater Boating & Fishing Camp for middle school students. Campers will learn boat safety skills as well as about freshwater fish and their habitat, the proper tackle to use in freshwater, and how to properly clean fish. Campers must have completed 6th grade to be eligible for this camp. The program is limited to 20 campers. Registration is $170 and includes one rod…
Find out more »SJC Exploration Summer Camp
Join St. Johns County Park Naturalists for a week long Exploration Camp where children will get the opportunity to explore the natural world around us. Campers will have an exciting week chock-full of field trips while expanding their understanding of our local ecosystems, sustainability, and how to collect and analyze data like a scientist. July 23-27, 2018 -- Ages 5-8 (*completed Kindergarten) July 30-August 3, 2018 -- Ages 9-12 Cost is $100 for the…
Find out more »Vacation Bible School at Shores United Methodist
Get ready for exciting wilderness thrills as you head out to beautiful SonRise National Park Vacation Bible School at Shores United Methodist Church! Kids will be awestruck by snow-capped mountains, thundering waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and amazing animals like soaring eagles and friendly huskies on the displays we'll have set up. As kids explore SonRise National Park, they’ll learn the most important survival skill of all; they can always depend on Jesus and His promises of true peace, true riches, true…
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