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   WHRCC DIVISION:  
 


Debbie Battista, PPRP
   
Recreation Services Division Director
    Chain O' Lakes Complex
   


Wayne Davis
   
Recreation Supervisor III
    Winter Haven Recreational &
    Cultural Center (WHRCC)
   

     

 
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After School Program at Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center

Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center (WHRCC)
801 Avenue T NE
Winter Haven, Florida
 
     
 
Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center is located in the northeastern quadrant of Winter Haven.  This facility has two (2) lighted youth baseball/softball fields, an indoor gymnasium, a 25-meter pool, physical conditioning facilities (both free weights and machines), a meeting room, kitchen facilities, a game room and a conference room.  This facility offers numerous activities for youth and adults including athletic leagues, after school and summer youth programs, a community youth band program and rental opportunities.

The Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center pool is open in the summer from mid-May through the end of July. Programs offered include open swimming from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. seven (7) days a week and swim lessons. The pool is ‘L’ shaped, measuring 25 yards x 25 meters.

 
     
  Hours of Operation:
 
 
  Monday through Friday
8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
Noon-7 p.m.

Except holidays as observed by the City.
 
     
  Youth Programs:
 
 
 

Operation Kid Care: Thanksgiving

Session Dates: Student Holiday
Days and Times: Monday - Friday
Age: Kindergarten-6th Grade
Information: (863) 291-5675
Resident Fee: $10 per child.
Non-Resident Fee: $20 per child.
Registration Info: Register at the center

Children will participate in various recreational activities including: crafts, games, sports and more!  Children will need to bring a lunch and a snack for the morning and afternoon along with a great desire to have FUN!

Operation Kid Care: Winter Break

Session Dates: Winter Break Holiday for schools
Days and Times: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Age: Kindergarten-6th Grade
Information: (863) 291-5675
Resident Fee: $20 per child.
Non-Resident Fee: $30 per child.
Registration Info: Register at the center starting December 1st.

Children will participate in various recreational activities including: crafts, games, sports and more!  Children will need to bring a lunch and a snack for the morning and afternoon along with a great desire to have FUN!

 
     
  Exercise Programs:
 
 

Fitness Center

Come take advantage of the fitness center at Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center.  The facility has two fitness rooms, one that features free weights and the other features weight machines, which are great for the novice fitness enthusiast.  Staff is onsite to assist if help is needed to work the machines.

Your muscles burn calories during physical activity.  Your muscles also burn calories when your body is at rest.  Increase your muscle mass and you'll be increasing your body's capacity to burn calories both during activity and at rest.

 

     
  Youth Sports Programs:
 
 

After School Kids Club program

 

 
Location: Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center
Session Dates: August - May
Days and Times: Monday - Friday, 3-5 p.m.
Grades: K - 8th
Information: 863-291-5675
Fee: Free
Registration Info: Contact Wayne Davis @ 291-5675
 

Transportation is provided upon request to the following schools:  Garner Elementary, Brigham Academy and Elbert Elementary.  Our program provides after school homework assistance, recreational activities, snacks and other activities.

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