Before & After School, Camps & School's Out Programs

 

Before & After School Programs

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About

Dunedin Parks & Recreation offers Before & After School Programs for VPK through 5th graders. This safe and structured recreational environment celebrates play every day. Our program is conveniently held on-site at the elementary schools of Dunedin, Garrison-Jones, and San Jose. Feel safe and secure knowing your child is in good hands with our qualified Recreation Leaders. Your child will thrive physically and socially through a variety of fun and engaging activities, daily snacks, and homework time. This program is licensed by the Pinellas County Child Care License Program and staffed with qualified professionals.

Before Care: 7:30 am - Start of School
After Care: End of School - 6:00 pm

Conveniently held on-site at:
   •
Dunedin Elementary
   • Garrison Jones Elementary
   • San Jose Elementary

Registration & Fees

2024-25 School Year

Registration opens Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Parents may register their child for before care, after care, or both! Initial registration must be done in person at the Dunedin Community Center or the MLK Jr. Recreation Center during normal business hours. Subsequent monthly payments may then be made online after your initial registration is complete. 

The enrollment forms require a notarized Emergency Medical Release. For your convenience, a Notary is on site at the Community Center (727-812-4530) and MLK, Jr. Recreation Center (727-738-2920), however they are not always available; so please call ahead before coming in.

Registration Fee:
$25 for Before Care, After Care, or both.

VPK: 
Before Care: $115/month
After Care: $250/month
Both: $300/month
(Fee discounted for December)

K-5th Grade:
Before Care: $100/month
After Care: $220/month
Both: $270/month
(Fee discounted for December)

Note:
*The program fee is divided into 10 payments due on the 1st of each month. The $25 registration fee and first payment are due at the time of enrollment. The initial payment will be pro-rated based on the date your child starts the program. Payments may be made online after initial registration. By enrolling, you are responsible for all subsequent payments regardless of attendance.

Stay Informed

Weekly Informers:
Program Informers are distributed each week, outlining daily activities, helpful tips, and important notes and reminders for parents.

Sign up for Remind:
Remind allows us to send you real-time text messages directly to your phone. You can receive updates, reminders, and fun snapshots, all without needing to download an app. Simply text your school's code below to the number 81010. If you experience any issues with the  number 81010, you may also text the code to 210-321-9690.

  • Dunedin Elementary code: @DEBASP
  • Garrison Jones Elementary code: @GJBASP
  • San Jose Elementary code: @SJBASP

Questions?
Call Dunedin Parks & Recreation at 727-812-4530 or send us an email.

   

Summer Camps, Holiday Camps & School's Out Days

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When your kids have days off from school, we have your childcare covered. Children will have an amazing experience trying new games, making new friends, and most of all, having fun!          

Holiday Camps

Holiday Camps are offered while children are out of school during Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Browse our current Parks & Recreation Magazine or see information below. 

  • Thanksgiving Break
    Turkey Trot Camp
    VPK-5th Grade
    Mon-Weds, November 25-27
    9 am - 5 pm: $90 /child
    7:30 am - 6 pm: $105 /child
    Register online or in person. Register early, space is limited. If registered after Nov. 20, an additional $20 will be added.
    MLK, Jr. Recreation Center

  • Christmas Break
    Winter Wonderland Golf Camp
    Ages 5-15
    Week 1: M, Th, Fri, Dec. 23, 26, 27
    Week 2: M, T, Th, Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 2
    9 am - 1 pm
    $100 /child (per week). Register online or in person.
    Stirling Park Driving Range

    Jack Frost Camp
    VPK-5th Grade
    Week 1:
    Mon, Thurs, Fri:  Dec. 23, 26, 27
    9 am - 5 pm: $90 /child
    7:30 am - 6 pm: $105 /child
    Week 2:
    Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: Dec. 30-Jan. 3
    (no camp Weds, Jan. 1)
    9 am - 5 pm: $120 /child
    7:30 am - 6 pm: $140 /child
    Register online or in person. Register early, space is limited. If registered after Dec. 18 for week 1, or Dec. 26 for week 2, an additional $20 will be added.
    MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
  • Spring Break
    Spring Fling Camp
    VPK-5th Grade
    Mon-Fri, March 17-21
    9 am - 5 pm: $150 /child
    7:30 am - 6 pm: $175 /child
    Register online or in person. Register early, space is limited. If registered after March 12, an additional $20 will be added.
    MLK, Jr. Recreation Center


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Register online or in person at any of our Recreation Centers. If you need to create or confirm your online account, please call 727-812-4530.

School's Out Play Days

School may be out, but play is in! When your kids have days off from school, we have your childcare covered. "School's Out Days" are offered for VPK-5th Graders when school is out for the day due to a holiday, teacher's planning day, etc. Join us for a full day of games, crafts, activities and fun. Browse our current Parks & Recreation Magazine or see information below.

  • Monday, October 14
    7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    $30 /child
    Deadline to register: Fri, Oct. 11. Space is limited. If registered after the deadline date, an additional $10 will be added.
    Register online or in person at any of our Recreation Facilities.
  • Monday, April 21
    7:30 am - 6:00 pm
    $30 /child
    Deadline to register: Fri, April 18. Space is limited. If registered after the deadline date, an additional $10 will be added.
    Register online or in person at any of our Recreation Facilities.

MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
550 Laura Lane
Dunedin, FL 34698
727-738-2920
Send us an email 

Summer Camps

2024 Summer Camps

"Camp Dunedin" offers full-day and half-day camps for ages 4-17 from June 3-August 9. Camps include Pre-K Camp, Kids Camp (entering Grades 1-5), Tweens & Teens Camp (entering Grades 6-9), as well as Specialty Camps:

  • Acting & Performing
  • Archery
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bricks 4 Kidz (LEGOs)
  • Crafty Creations & Artsy Adventures
  • Cooking
  • Dance
  • Dynamic Dodgeball
  • Fishing
  • Fit Kids
  • Golf
  • Hammock Wilderness
  • Kayak
  • Kids Camp
  • Multi-Sports
  • Nature
  • STEM
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Theater-DST
  • Tweens & Teens
  • VPK
Schedule

Summer camps are held June 3-August 9, 2024. Most camps are held Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (days and times may vary for specialty camps). "Xtra Rec" is offered from 7:30-9:00 am and 5-6:00 pm if you need extra time getting to or from work. Refer to the Camp Dunedin Magazine for camp schedules, times, fees, and other details.

Registration

Camp registration opens on Wednesday, March 6 at 8:00 am. Please note that some camps, including our unique specialty camps, have limited space. Registration will remain open until a camp reaches its maximum capacity.

 Registration and payments may be done online or in person at the Dunedin Community Center or MLK, Jr. Recreation CenterThe participant must have an up-to-date household account. An annual Child Emergency/Identification Form must be on file before registering for camps and other select children's activities - create or confirm your online account here. See below Camp Forms, Parent's Handbook, and Registration Packet for more information and all necessary paperwork.

Online registration is available until 11:59 pm on Saturday for the following camp week, unless the camp is full. We accept cash, money order, check (payable to City of Dunedin), as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Payment cannot be taken over the phone. Paying camp fees in full at the time of registration will ensure your child’s enrollment in the desired camp(s).

Camp Forms & Parent's Handbook

Your registration packet and camp forms, as well as your Parent's Handbook, are available below and in person at the Dunedin Community Center and MLK, Jr. Recreation Center. Get a head start on reviewing and preparing the necessary paperwork and requirements for your registration day, making the process smooth and convenient. 

You can drop off your completed paperwork in person or upload them to your online account starting March 1st in advance of the first day of registration on Wednesday, March 6th at 8:00 am.

Camp Shirts

Campers will receive one free Summer Camp t-shirt during registration for the following camps: Pre-K, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Multi-Sports, Nature, and Hammock Wilderness Camp. Specialty Camps excluded. Additional shirts are available for $10 each. Campers must wear their camp shirt during field trips.

Stay Informed with Remind

Remind allows us to send you real-time text messages directly to your phone. You can receive camp updates, reminders, and fun snapshots of activities or trips during camp, all without needing to download an app. Simply text your camp's code below to the number 81010. If you experience any issues with the number 81010, you may also text the camp code to 210-321-9690.
  •  Pre-K Camp Code: @prekcampcc
  •  Kids Camp Code: @kidscampscc
  •  Tweens & Teens Camp Code: @teensmlk
  •  Hammock Camp Code: @hammockday
  •  Nature Camp Code: @naturecod
  •  Multi-Sports Camp Code: @multicamp
  •  Teen Leadership Program Code: @DunedinTLP 

Questions? 

Dunedin Parks & Recreation
1920 Pinehurst Road
Dunedin, FL 34698
727-812-4530
Email us

Scholarships

Dunedin For Youth Scholarship Fund
Dunedin Parks & Recreation provides financial assistance to young children and teenagers of Dunedin who come from families in need of support to enable their children to participate in summer camps and other recreational programs. The assistance is made possible by donations received from individuals, businesses, and organizations towards The George J. Koutsourais Dunedin for Youth Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund was established in memory of former Mayor/Commissioner Manuel G. Koutsourais’ son through a resolution by the Dunedin City Commission. The Dunedin for Youth Scholarship Fund helps children develop teamwork, life skills, self-confidence, responsibility, healthy lifestyles, perseverance, and friendships.

 

Job Openings

Join our amazing team! The Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department is currently seeking:

View all job openings and apply online at www.DunedinGov.com/jobs.