April "Featured Five"

#1 Safety Town Volunteers

York County will be taking volunteer applications starting on April 1, 2022, for Safety Town. Volunteers are to be in middle or high school. Safety Town will run July 11 through August 5 at Mt. Vernon Elementary and Yorktown Middle School. Application may be found at https://www.yorkcounty.gov/607/Volunteer. Space is limited.

#2 Butterfly Walk & Talk

Spring is in the air, and the flowers are blooming. With the fresh flowers, come all of the creatures who feed off the flowers, including butterflies. Join us at New Quarter Park on Saturday, April 23, 10 am-12 pm for this free program as Master Naturalist Adrienne Gary leads us on a walk through the park. You will be amazed by all of the sights, sounds, and smells of spring. Be sure to register before the program online. Register by April 21.

#3 CarFit Event

Peninsula Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) will sponsor a CarFit Event on April 26, 10 am- 1 pm, at the McReynolds Athletic Complex, 412 Sports Way, Yorktown. CarFit is a free community-based educational program designed to help mature drivers assess how well they and their cars “fit” together, and what actions they might take to improve that fit. A team of trained professionals will complete a 12-point checklist including the position of the driver’s seat, the driver's ability to easily reach pedals, and proper adjustment of mirrors. The 12-point check takes about 20 minutes. A proper fit in your car can greatly increase the driver’s safety and the safety of others. Make your CarFit appointment online or just drive up the day of the event. For more information, please call 757-890-4102.

#4 Leaders in Training

Calling all Teens! Want to learn useful job skills, develop your leadership skills, and receive training such as First Aid and CPR by assisting our Summer Fun Camp program, please apply! We are looking for creative, outgoing, and who enjoy working with children. This is also a perfect way to give back to your community and earn volunteer hours for school or scholarships while having fun. We offer flexible schedules, so teens can still enjoy their summer. Register online with an application fee of $25 to receive an application packet, which is due no later than April 24. Interviews will be given the week of April 25, mandatory training is May 7th from 9 am-12 pm at Coventry School Gym, and the balance fee of $125 is due by June 10. Non-residents are an additional $25. Fees cover uniform shirts, a summer social, field trip fees, incentives, and training costs.

#5 Summer Fun Camp

Looking for a safe and fun environment this summer for your child? We still have limited spaces available at some of our Summer Fun Camp sites. We are offering several campsites for five weeks from June 27-July 28 from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday for grades completed K-7. Youth will have a fun-filled week of organized recreational games, arts and crafts, sports, guest speakers, special events, and more. Children should bring lunch, snacks, and drinks daily. Fee is $275 for residents and $425 for non-residents. Camp is closed on July 4 and Snap Fee Waiver is available for this program. Registration ends June 3.

Registration for all programs may be done online on our website below.

For more information, contact York County Parks and Recreation at 757-890-3500 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec to register for these and other programs

All programs are subject to modifications and cancellations as deemed necessary.