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AUGUST 2018
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Following is just a sampling of the many programs and events taking place at
the City of Palm Beach Gardens Leisure Services Department:

GENERAL INFORMATION

For a full, detailed listing of classes, programs and events, please visit our website at www.pbgrec.com.  

A hard hat with the words Under Construction across the front

Registration Software Offline During Upgrade

Due to a planned upgrade, the registration and payment system for the Leisure Services Department, including online and in-person registration and payments, will be inaccessible on Monday, August 6. In-person registration will be available starting August 7th, but online registration will continue to be inaccessible until Saturday, August 11th. Please plan accordingly when registering or making a payment. We apologize for the inconvenience but are looking forward to being able to serve you more efficiently and effectively.

Burns Road Recreation Center Closed for Maintenance August 13-17

The Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road, will be closed Monday, August 13 through Friday, August 17 for annual maintenance and cleaning. The Aquatic Complex will remain open for programs and lap swimming. The Recreation Center service desk will reopen Wednesday from 8am–6pm, but no other rooms will be available, including restrooms. Restrooms at the Aquatic Complex will be open to those utilizing the pool, playground or walking trail. Online registration at pbgrec.com/login will be available all week, and the Center will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, August 18, 2018. 

The front cover of the Fall Gardens Life brochure

Registration for Fall Classes Opens August 15th!

Registration for our Fall classes starting in late August opens on Wednesday, August 15th, both online and in person. Although the majority of Burns Road Recreation Center will be closed until August 17th for maintenance, the service desk WILL be open from 8am-6pm to assist you. For online registration, please go to pbgrec.com/login

Don’t wait until the first day of class to register! Sign up in advance so classes don't get cancelled due to low enrollment. More Information on classes and programs

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Gardens Summer GreenMarket at STORE logo

Gardens Summer GreenMarket at STORE

Sundays through September 30  |  9am - 1pm
STORE Self Storage & Wine Storage
11010 N. Military Trail


Join us every Sunday under the cool breezeway at STORE Self Storage and Wine Storage. Get all your favorite GreenMarket essentials such as fresh produce, flowers, handmade crafts, prepared foods and much more! More Information

Shoppers and vendors at the Gardens Indoor Yard Sale

September Indoor Yard Sale Spaces Available

There are a few spaces left in the September 22 Indoor Yard Sale at Burns Road Recreation Center. Sign up now and start cleaning out the garage, spare rooms and closets! Spaces are $25 + tax. Download the application or get more information. 

YOUTH CLASSES & PROGRAMS

Kids doing a water balloon toss at Tennis Camp


Camp Gardens 2018 

One Week of Summer Camp Left! 
We only have one week of summer camp left but we still have A FEW spaces available in some camps! Here are the ones that still have space (as of Tuesday, July 31): 

Classic Camp - Panthers
Ages 11-13  |  August 6-10  |  7:30am-6pm
Games, activities, field trips, food crafts and more!

PBG Predators Soccer
Ages 5-15  |  August 6-10  |  7:30am-6pm 
Coach: Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association
Spend the mornings outdoors working on your soccer skills, then head indoors in the afternoons for indoor Futsal soccer!

Jr. Lifeguard Camp
Ages 11-14  |  August 6-10  |  8am-3pm
Get a head start and learn what it takes to become a lifeguard.

Youth Tennis Summer Camps
Little Pros Camp – Ages 4-6  |  August 6-10  |  9-10:30am 
Tennis and Fitness Camp - Ages 7-17  |  August 6-10  |  9am-Noon 
Call 561-775-8277 more information. 

Youth Golf Summer Camps
Golf Camp – Ages 5-14  |  August 7-10  |  9am-1pm 
Elite Training Camp - Ages 10-17  |  August 7-10  |  8am-2pm 
Call 561-630-1160 more information. 

For more information and pricing, please see the Camp Gardens web page and camp brochure.


Five competition dancers holding their awards
Photo courtesy of Kim Freeman Photography

Youth Recital Dance Classes

Recital dance classes for youth ages 3-19 begin the week of August 27 for returning students. New students are invited to the Youth Dance Open House on Saturday, September 8 from 1-3pm for assistance in choosing classes. Recital classes are for those students who can make a 9-month commitment and wish to participate in the recital held at the end of the season in May at the beautiful Eissey Campus Theatre. Recreational dance classes are available for those looking for a shorter commitment. For more information, please visit our dance web page or call 561-630-1116.

TENNIS CENTER

5110 117th Court North, PBG 33418
pbgrec.com/tennis     561.775.8277

A man and two girls on the tennis court

Tennis Family Fun Day &
USTA Red-Ball Team Challenge

A fun program of family-oriented activity is planned at the Tennis Center on Saturday, August 4, from 3-5pm. All will play in ability-based groups for 1-1 ½ hours, then kids and adults will take the courts together. $10/person or $20 per family. Light refreshments served. Call 561-775-8277 to pre-register.

Tennis Instructional Classes: Begin, Return, Improve 

Is “getting started,” “getting back to,” or “improving my tennis game” something that you, a family member or a friend has been meaning to do? Fall session instructional classes start August 21. Please see the Gardens Life brochure for schedules and fees or go to pbgrec.com/tennis. Register for classes at pbgrec.com/login.

A young lady playing tennis

Youth Recreational Doubles Tournament

Doubles are fun! Come with a friend and play from 11:30am-2:30pm on Saturday, Aug. 11.  The tournament consists of three-round, 8-Game Pro-set format in ability-based groups, with a pizza lunch to follow. Teams may be mixed as to age, gender, and ability. Resident/non-resident entry fee is $19/$24. Enter at pbgrec.com/login, Activity #222101-3D


USTA-Sanctioned Level 6 Boys & Girls 18-16-under Singles and Doubles Tournament

Saturday-Monday, August 18-20
This tournament is for highly-competitive players who will not have reached their 19th birthdays before September 1, 2018. Doubles is included in the singles entry fee of $55. Enter singles online

AQUATIC COMPLEX

4404 Burns Road, PBG 33410
pbgrec.com/aquatics     561.630.1100

Aquatic Complex Hours Change as of August 13th

Monday, August 13, marks the first day of our new fall hours. Visit our schedule online for current and new program and lap swim hours.

A group picture of the Makos Swim Team and instructors

Makos Swim Team 

If you are looking for a fun, outdoor activity for your child that beats the heat, then the Makos Swim Team is the perfect fit. Swim Team includes conditioning and technique-based swim instruction for ages 4-17 in a fun, team environment.  For those who are interested in competing against other swim teams, we have competition options available. Flexible swim options are also available. Please visit the Makos Swim Team web page for more details.

Learn to Swim Program

It’s not too late to enroll your child in our Learn to Swim lessons! The Learn to Swim program provides swim lessons for all levels and all ages starting at 6 months old.  The fall weekday sessions will begin on Monday, August 20 and the Fall Saturday sessions will begin on September 1. Resident/Non-Res Fee: $60/$75. For more information and registration dates, please visit our swim lessons web page.

An instructor giving a young boy swim lessons

Private Swim Lessons & Coaching

Our private swim lessons and private coaching are the perfection options if you are looking for 1 on 1 swim instruction.  Our qualified instructors make learning more enjoyable for swimmers of all levels. More Information

RIVERSIDE YOUTH ENRICHMENT CENTER

10170 Riverside Drive, PBG 33410
pbgrec.com/ryec     561.630.1130
License # 50-51-03149

VPK kids sitting on a rug in the classroom

Limited Fall VPK Spaces Available

Riverside Youth Enrichment Center is a licensed, APPLE-accredited child care facility. We offer a caring, quality learning experience for ages 12 months to 3 years old, pre-Kindergarten (VPK), and the Aftercare program for K-5th grade. The 2018/19 school year will begin on Monday, August 13, 2018, and we have just a few VPK spaces available! Please visit pbgrec.com/ryec or call 561-630-1130 for more information. License # 50-51-03149

Contact Us


City of Palm Beach Gardens
Leisure Services Department
4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410


www.pbgrec.com      recinfo@pbgfl.com      561-630-1100


Header photo of dance girls courtesy of Kim Freeman Photography.

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