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Families, Parks and Recreation
Dr. J.B. Callahan
Neighborhood Center
Highlights:
The Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center is located at the corner of
Parramore Avenue and Washington Street. The programs are designed for
children ages 5 -17, and adults. The center is also a host to an Orange
County Head Start program and a variety of evening programs and
activities for the community.
Programs:
After School Program (ages
5 – 10): Mon - Fri, 2: 00 – 6: 00 pm - Classes held
after school in the classrooms and offer recreational activities,
homework tutoring, reading and arts & crafts
Arts and Crafts (ages 5 -10):
Days & Times vary call for more information, classrooms - The
program is specifically for the students that are enrolled in the
after-school program
Boy Scouts (ages 5-10):
Tuesday, 5: 30 - 6: 30 pm - Callahan Boy Scouts program will provide
educational program that is designed to build desirable qualities of
character, to train in the responsibilities of participating in
citizenship; and to develop personal fitness
Computer Lab (all ages):
Monday - Friday, 8: 00 am - 2 pm - Open to general public; Saturday
10: 00 am – 7: 00 pm, open to general public
Girl Scouts (ages 5-10):
Tuesday, 5: 30 - 6: 30 pm - Callahan Girl Scout program will provide
interactive activities that will help build girls self esteem,
courage, confidence and character
Head Start Program (ages 3 – 4):
Mon - Fri, 7: 30 am – 2: 00 pm - Classroom, Pre-K class and
associated activities
Orlando After-School All Stars (ages
11-14): Monday - Friday, 2: 30-8: 00 pm - A teen program
offering computers, game room, tutoring, homework assistance and
field trips
School Vacation Daze (ages 5-10):
Dates vary - Program held when students are out of school during
Orange County Public Schools holidays
Senior’s On The Move (55-over):
Monday - Friday, 9: 00 - 11: 30 am - Active seniors will participate
in walking & chair exercises, arts & crafts, movie day, social
gatherings, and educational & cultural tours
UCF Reading Camp (ages 6-10):
Saturdays 9: 45 - 11: 00 am, (Sept-Nov 2007) (Feb- May 2008) - For
elementary students in grades 1-5, UCF College of Education students
will tutor children in reading and parents will attend
Additional Programs Hosted:
OMYGA Youth Golf Program(ages 6 -
18): Friday, 6: 00 pm, auditorium and classrooms -
Children learn basic golf education, and social skills
UCF McKnight Center of Excellence
(ages 6 -18): 1st Tuesday each month 6: 30 pm, auditorium
and classrooms - Teach children about college education, and social
skills
YMCA Black Achievers: 2nd &
4th Thursday each month 6: 30 pm in the classrooms - Children learn
about college education careers, and social skills
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