Out of School Days

Our Out of School Days and seasonal camp (Winter Break Camp and Spring Break Camp) programming is a renewal of our commitment to Out-of-School Time recreational programming, and encompass a broad range of focus areas including academic support, mentoring, youth development, arts and sports and recreation. These programs support schools in improving childhood health behaviors and development. Communities and businesses also benefit when youth have safe and productive ways to spend their time while their parents are at work.

Out of School Days, Winter Break Camp and Spring Break Camp provides children and youth in grades 1 through 8 with a safe and engaging environment, which incorporates hands-on activities. Activities will effectively adapt to individual and small group needs, connecting with participants’ interests and experiences including: academics and enrichment, community service projects, field trips, physical activity and nutrition.

Registration Information

*Registration is temporarily suspended until the new program rates are confirmed.

Registration opens July 1 for City residents and July 15 for non-City residents. Space is limited and registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is open until filled. If registration is filled, you may enroll on the waiting list. Under-registered sessions may be canceled with a full refund. Register in person at the PRCA Administrative Office located at the Thomas Center, Building B, 3rd Floor, 306 NE Sixth Ave., 32601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or online.

Registration Fees

Out of School Days
The registration fee is $6.75 per child per day (resident) and $8.50 per child per day(non-resident).

Register Online

Seasonal Camps
The registration fee is $61.00 per child per week (resident) and $76.00 per child per week (non-resident).

 Register Online

 

Program Information

Out of School Days and seasonal camp programming operate on the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) calendar for the current year. The ACPS calendar and school hours are available at https://www.sbac.edu. The Out of School Days hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Program Locations

Out of School Days and seasonal camp programming is offered at two locations:

- Albert “Ray” Massey Recreation Center located at 1001 NW 34th Street, 352-334-2821.
- Eastside Community Center located at 2841 E University Avenue, 352-334-2714.

Program Dates

Out of School Days

- Friday, October 18, 2024 (UF Homecoming)
- Monday, October 21, 2024 (Student Holiday - Teacher Workday)
- Monday, November 25, 2024 (Student/Teacher Holiday)
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (Student/Teacher Holiday)
- Friday, December 20, 2024 (S/T Holiday CANCELLED), Hurricane Make-up
- Monday, December 23, 2024 (Winter Holiday)
- Thursday, December 26, 2024 (Winter Holiday)
- Friday, December 27, 2024 (Winter Holiday)
- Monday, January 6, 2025 (S/T Holiday CANCELLED), Hurricane Make-up
- Friday, January 17, 2025 (Student Holiday - Teacher Workday)
- Friday, February 14, 2025 (S/T Holiday CANCELLED), Hurricane Make-up
- Monday, February 17, 2025 (Student/Teacher Holiday - President’s Day)
- Monday, March 31, 2025 (Student Holiday/Teacher Workday)

Winter Break Camp

-Monday, December 30, 2024 through Friday, January 3, 2025 (Winter Holidays)
*No camp on Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Spring Break Camp

- Monday, March 17, 2025 through Friday, March 21, 2025 (Spring Holidays)

 

 

 

Overview

Our Out of School Days and seasonal camp (Winter Break Camp and Spring Break Camp) programming is a renewal of our commitment to Out-of-School Time recreational programming, and encompass a broad range of focus areas including academic support, mentoring, youth development, arts and sports and recreation. These programs support schools in improving childhood health behaviors and development. Communities and businesses also benefit when youth have safe and productive ways to spend their time while their parents are at work.

Out of School Days, Winter Break Camp and Spring Break Camp provides children and youth in grades 1 through 8 with a safe and engaging environment, which incorporates hands-on activities. Activities will effectively adapt to individual and small group needs, connecting with participants’ interests and experiences including: academics and enrichment, community service projects, field trips, physical activity and nutrition.

Registration Information

Registration opens July 3 for City residents and July 17 for non-City residents. Space is limited and registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is open until filled. If registration is filled, you may enroll on the waiting list. Under-registered sessions may be canceled with a full refund. Register in person at the PRCA Administrative Office located at the Thomas Center, Building B, 3rd Floor, 306 NE Sixth Ave., 32601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or online.

Registration Fees

Out of School Days
The registration fee last academic year was $6.50 per child (resident) and $10.25 per child (non-resident); this fee expires September 30, 2023 and new rates will go into effect on October 1, 2023.

Seasonal Camps
The registration fee last academic year was $58 per week (resident) and $97.25 per week (non-resident); this fee expires September 30, 2023 and new rates will go into effect on October 1, 2023.

 

Program Information

Out of School Days and seasonal camp programming operate on the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) calendar for the current year. The ACPS calendar and school hours are available at https://www.sbac.edu. The Out of School Days hours are 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Program Locations

Out of School Days and seasonal camp programming is offered at two locations:

- Albert “Ray” Massey Recreation Center located at 1001 NW 34th Street, 352-334-2821.
- Eastside Community Center located at 2841 E University Avenue, 352-334-2714.

Program Dates

Out of School Days
- Friday, October 6, 2023 (UF Homecoming)
- Monday, October 16, 2023 (Student Holiday - Teacher Workday)
- Monday, November 20, 2023 (Student/Teacher Holiday)
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023 (Student/Teacher Holiday)
- Thursday, December 21, 2023 (Student/Teacher Holiday FLEX DAY #1)
- Friday, December 22, 2023 (Student/Teacher Holiday FLEX DAY #2)
- Wednesday, December 27, 2023 (Winter Holiday)
- Thursday, December 28, 2023 (Winter Holiday)
- Friday, December 29, 2023 (Winter Holiday)
- Friday, January 12, 2024 (Student Holiday - Teacher Workday)
- Friday, February 16, 2024 (Student/Teacher Holiday FLEX DAY #3)
- Monday, February 19, 2024 (Student/Teacher Holiday - President’s Day)
- Friday, March 29, 2024 (Student Holiday/Teacher Workday)

Winter Break Camp
- Tuesday, January 2, 2024 through Friday, January 5, 2024 (Winter Holidays)

Spring Break Camp
- Monday, March 11, 2024 through Friday, March 15, 2024 (Spring Holidays)