Family Fun Night at Lamar Howard Park

Family Fun Night - Join us at the park!

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 6:00-8:30PM
Location: Lamar Howard Park
2895 SE Fairmont St Stuart, FL 34997

Join us for fun sports, games, and music at Lamar Howard Park. Bring your family and friends and learn about the GAAP program!  FREE food provided while supplies last. Open to Martin County students ages 5-15 who live in Martin County or attend a Martin County school. Pre-registration required. Event is proudly supported by the Children’s Services Council of Martin County

*Bring student ID's*
*Pre-Registration Required*
*Parent/Guardian must attend with child*

For more information, please email ajones@martin.fl.us or call 772-288-5683

BIRDHOUSE MAKING – Family Fun Night

Paint Time for Martin County Parks and Recreation's REACH Summer Camp

Date: March 28th
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: New Monrovia Park
4455 SE Murray Street Stuart, FL 34997

Join us for a fun and family-friendly birdhouse making workshop! Learn how to build a safe and attractive home for local birds while getting creative with paint and decorations. No experience is necessary. Bring your family and friends to contribute to our community's wildlife habitat! Open to Martin County students ages 5-15 who live in Martin County or attend a Martin County school. Pre-registration required. All materials provided. This event is proudly supported by the Children’s Services Council of Martin County.

*Bring student ID's*
*Pre-Registration Required*
*Parent/Guardian Must Attend with child*

For more information please email vjimenez@martin.fl.us or call (772) 221-2338.

Family Dodgeball - Family Fun Night

Teens playing dodgeball

Date: Friday, April 4
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
Location: Langford Park
2369 NE Dixie Hwy Jensen Beach, FL

Join us for Family Dodgeball Night 2.0 where fun, laughter, and friendly competition make for an unforgettable evening for the whole family. No experience is necessary. Bring your family and friends - play Dodgeball and learn about the JASE program! Open to Martin County students who live in Martin County or attend a Martin County school. Pre-registration required. 

Event is proudly supported by the Children’s Services Council of Martin County.

  • Bring student ID's
  • Pre-Registration Required
  • Parent/Guardian must attend with student.
  • 1 Registration required per player. MUST wear closed-toe shoes.

For more information, please email jpaseta@martin.fl.us or call 772-334-6648.  

Overview

Martin County Parks and Recreation offers free after-school programs in three convenient locations for children ages 5 and older (children must be enrolled in kindergarten). These programs are proudly funded by the Children's Services Council of Martin County.

Our staff members are level two background-screened by the Department of Children and Families, and are trained and certified in CPR and First Aid. We provide a variety of daily activities, including homework assistance, outdoor play, learning and educational opportunities, and more.

PROGRAM Details

Fees: Free

Eligibility: Open to youth residing in Martin County who are enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school within the county. If you're a high school student looking to volunteer, we encourage you to contact us!

Hours: All programs follow the same schedule:

  • Regular School Days: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m
  • Early Release Days: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Non-School Days: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
    • (Non-school days include summer, holidays, spring break, winter break, any other weekdays off from school, except county holidays.)

Program Locations

G.A.A.P Program (Golden Gate Alternative After-School Program)
Cassidy Center in Lamar Howard Park, Stuart
License number: C19MA0027
(772) 288-5683

J.A.S.E. Program (Jensen After-School Experience)
Vince Bocchino Community Center in Langford Park, Jensen Beach
License number: C19MA0025
(772) 334-6648

R.E.A.C.H. Program (Residents Empowering All Children's Hope)
Costella Williams Learning Center in New Monrovia Park, Stuart
License number: C19MA0017
(772) 221-2338

Contact Us

For more information regarding the after-school programs, please contact Martin County Parks and Recreation via the Contact Us button below to submit an inquiry.