KISSIMMEE NEWS — Thanksgiving opportunities in the city for your kids

The city is excited to offer a pair of camps this Thanksgiving season from Nov. 24-26 packed with field trips, for both elementary and middle school students.

Camp Discovery Turkey Camp is held at the Oak Street Park Community Center (717 N. Palm Ave.) for ages 5 through fifth grade. It will feature field trips to places like Abracadabra Ice Cream and Green Meadows while making new friends. For more information, call 407-518-2360.

For our middle schoolers (grades 6-8), the Teen Extreme Turkey Camp at the Chambers Park Community Center (2380 N. Smith St.) features a highlight trip to Launch Orlando Trampoline Park. For more details, call 407-518-2599.

Be sure to sign up at least one week in advance as late registration may include a late fee and is subject to availability. Remember to pack a lunch and snack.

 

The Parks and Recreation Department invites little athletes aged 5-7 to join the Start Smart Lacrosse program, a fun and friendly way to introduce young kids to the sport of lacrosse. This beginner-friendly class will teach the basics in a fun way at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. Registration runs now through Dec. 23, with the program running Jan. 5 through Feb. 16. To “basket” a spot call 407-518-2504 or visit kissimmee.gov/recsports.

 

Kick off your holidays with good food and great company at the Seniors Holiday Brunch on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Street Park Community Center. The free festive event is open to all seniors aged 55 and older. For more information call 407-518-2360 or 407-518-2599, and come celebrate the season with the city.