“OUR HOURS” AFTERSCHOOL
Recreation Program

The "Our Hours" Afterschool Recreation Program is an all inclusive activity based youth program staffed by recreation professionals with a goal of providing a CLEAN, SAFE and Structurally FUN recreation experience for youth ages 6-17. Direct services include, but are not limited to, homework assistance and tutoring, fine and physical arts, traditional recreation games, C3 Kids Meal Program, athletic competition and sports leagues, Therapeutic Programming, character and leadership development, arts and crafts, exposure outings and more.

For more information on the Our Hours Program please contact, Portsmouth Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services 757-393-8481

Hours of Operation (Excluding Adult Nights): Mon – Thurs, 3PM – 8PM and Friday. 3PM – 6PM. For information on specific activities, special events and seasonal programs, please contact the following centers and personnel.

Neighborhood Facility Recreation Center
Rodney L. Granger, Jr., Recreation Specialist, 900 Elm Avenue, 393-8595

Joseph E. Parker Recreation Center
Vernon Griffin, Recreation Specialist, 2430 Turnpike Road, 393-8340

Cavalier Manor Recreation Center
Byron Joyce, Recreation Specialist, 404 Viking Street, 558-2805

Cradock Recreation Center
Elizabeth Stackhouse, Recreation Specialist, 4300 George Washington Hwy, 968-7104

Port Norfolk Recreation Center
Vivian Franks, Recreation Specialist, 432 Broad Street, 393-8709

John F. Kennedy Recreation Center
12 Grand Street, 393-8584

Summer Galaxy is a 9-week program held June 18 -August 17, 2012. This wholesome, educational, fun-filled, and stimulating program hosts activities for youth ages 6-12 along with special programming for teens ages 13-17.
It also offers an assessment based therapeutic recreation program specifically designed for our special needs population. Activities include sports, group games and social activities, competitions, arts/crafts, music, dance, exposure outings, aquatics program, character/leadership development, complimentary USDA breakfast, lunch program and much more. Registration starts Monday, April 1 6. Cost: $250 registration fee per child until each location reaches maximum capacity. Proof of age and school enrollment required.

All Summer Galaxy sites will operate Monday through Friday · 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

Programming will take place at the following locations:

Neighborhood Facility (Westbury) (100)
900 Elm Avenue · 393-8595

Cavalier Manor Recreation Complex (100)
404 Viking Street · 553-2305

Port Norfolk Recreation Center (65)
432 Broad Street · 393-3709

John Tyler Elementary (75)
3349 Hartford Street · 393-3431

Victory Elementary (100)
2828 Greenwood Drive · 393-8481

John F. Kennedy Recreation Center
(TR Assessments Required) (12)
12 Grand Street · 393-8584 · Cost: $50 for 1/2 day
Monday-Friday · 7:30 a.m. - 2p.m.

*Cradock Recreation Center (50)
4300 George Washington Highway · 968-7104

Joseph E. Parker Recreation Center (Teens) (45)
2430 Turnpike Road · 393-8340

James Hurst Elementary (75)
18 Dahlgren Avenue · 393-8481

Churchland Academy (100)
4061 River Shore Road · 393-8481

Churchland Primary and Intermediate (50)
5700 Hedgerow Lane · 393-8481

*Subject to change. Program will be at James
Hurst Elementary

Registration for Summer Galaxy must take place at the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services ONLY.

801 Crawford Street, 5th Floor · No registration at any Portsmouth Public School locations.

For further information please call Tony E. Colden or Cliff Jones at (757) 393-8481.

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