ecreationNow is the time to registerfor summer programsThe <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers an abundance <strong>of</strong>exciting adventures for campers. Many programs breakaway from traditional summer camps by taking kids onjourneys they’ll treasure forever. Sign up now for one <strong>of</strong>the many camps available, including Kamp Kool, dance,etiquette, sport, or special needs camps. Make a splashin the aquatics, learn to swim, or even take a swing attennis. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers something for everyone, includingextended hours camps.Get your 2007 Summer Fun Guide and applications atthe <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Gymnasium, 2501 <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Drive;<strong>City</strong> Hall in the Mall, <strong>Coral</strong> Square Mall; the <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>Aquatic Complex and Tennis Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, 2575Sportsplex Drive; and the Cypress Park Tennis Center, 1301<strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Drive. Guides are also available at <strong>City</strong> Hall,located at 9551 W. Sample Road.To view and download the Summer Fun Guide andapplication forms, visit coralsprings.org/summerfun. Formore details, call 954-345-2200.Safety Town teacheschildren valuable skillsMore than 1,600 kindergarten students in <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>participate in Safety Town each year, and the chance iscoming up again soon to have your child learn valuablesafety skills that will remain <strong>with</strong> them and your family fora lifetime.In a hands-on learning environment, children willdiscuss a variety <strong>of</strong> topics including stranger danger andfire, water, bicycle and traffic safety.Celebrating 21 years in <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, Safety Town catersto children between the ages <strong>of</strong> 4 ½ and 6 ½. Registrationfor upcoming programs is Saturday, April 28 from 9am to1pm at Kiwanis Park, 520 Ramblewood Drive just north <strong>of</strong>Ramblewood Middle School.The coast is $45, and participants must be 4 years old byDecember 31, 2006. Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> age such as a birth certificateor passport is required at the time <strong>of</strong> registration.Upcoming Safety Town sessions are as follows:• June 4 to 15: 9:30 to 11:30am• June 4 to 15: 12:30 to 2:30pm• June 18 to 29: 9:30 to 11:30am• June 18 to 29: 12:30 to 2:30pm• July 23 to August 3: 9:30 to 11:30amParents must register their own children. No more thantwo children, either siblings or friends, can enroll as agroup. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.For more information, call 954-344-1811.Child drownings:What you can do to prevent themIt takes an instant and just several inches <strong>of</strong> water to drowna child younger than one. Any amount <strong>of</strong> water that cancover their mouth and nose is potentially dangerous, be it ina bucket, bathtub or toilet.Toddlers are also <strong>of</strong>ten at risk as they follow their naturalcuriosity and can be out the door and in the pool <strong>with</strong>inminutes.Sixty-nine percent <strong>of</strong> the time, one or both parents arein the immediate area. And in more than 77 percent <strong>of</strong>drowning deaths, the child had been seen five minutes orless before being missed and found in the pool. If your childis missing, check the pool immediately.“Drowning is not caused by a lack <strong>of</strong> supervision, but by alapse in supervision,” <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Aquatic Services DirectorMike McGoun said.Pool safety seems obvious but is <strong>of</strong>ten neglected. Asidefrom alarms, fences, pool covers, etc., the best security isconstant adult supervision. Be sure your children know howto swim and, as a parent, learn CPR.The <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>Medical Center, the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>and the American RedCross have also joinedtogether as the PediatricDrowning Prevention Task Force to help prevent pediatricdrowning. The <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Fire Department regularly <strong>of</strong>fersCPR classes. To sign up for the <strong>City</strong>’s CPR classes, please call954-346-1774.Also this month, don’t missApril Pool’s Day on Sunday,April 15, from noon to 4pmat the <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> MedicalCenter. The hospital will becelebrating its 20th birthday, and the Fire Department will<strong>of</strong>fer drowning prevention demonstrations.For more information, visit watersafekids.org.Register for Learn to Swim Classes Beginning May 5Registration for summer Learn to Swim classes will beginon Saturday, May 5 from 7:30am to 5pm at the <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>Aquatic Complex, located at 12441 Royal Palm Blvd. As <strong>of</strong>May 6, registration will be taken at the respective pools whereclasses will be <strong>of</strong>fered. The Cypress Park Pool is located at1300 <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Drive, and Mullins Park Pool is located at10180 N.W. 29th Street.Most summer class sessions consist <strong>of</strong> eight, 45-minuteclasses and cost $45. Weekday and weekend classes areavailable. For more information, visit coralsprings.org/summerfun, get a copy <strong>of</strong> the Summer Fun Guide at any <strong>City</strong>recreation facility or call Aquatic Services at 954-345-2121.16 • <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> • Spring 2007 Visit coralsprings.org
AroundtheTownaround the townWorldFest 2007<strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Charter School Fine Arts Wingground breakingNew Fire Engine Ceremonial Hose-downMartin LutherKing, Jr.CelebrationWaterwayCleanupFestival<strong>of</strong> the ArtsWhat’sHappening?Hoppin’ Into SpringSaturday, April 7 • 9am to noon$5 per child • Sportsplex Athletic Field • 954-345-2200Police Motorcycle RodeoSaturday, April 14 • 8am to 4pm<strong>Coral</strong> Square Mall • southeastpolice.com<strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Police Car ShowSunday, April 15 • Noon to 4pm$12 • <strong>Coral</strong> Square Mall • 954-344-1833Free Family Concert featuring the BulldogsSaturday, April 21 • 7pmBetti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road • 954-345-2200Always visit coralsprings.org/events for the latestupdates and additions to this list <strong>of</strong> events happeningin <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> in the coming months.Unity in the CommunitySunday, April 29 • 4pm • $8 admissionopunited.org • Center for the Arts • 954-340-2115National Day <strong>of</strong> PrayerThursday, May 3 • 7pm • <strong>City</strong> Hall, 9551 W. Sample RoadFree and open to all faiths • 954-344-1063Masters Basketball National ChampionshipSunday, May 13 to Saturday, May 19 • 954-345-2200<strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Gymnasium, 2501 <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> DriveVisit mastersbasketball.org for game schedulesMemorial DayMonday, May 28 • 9am • FreeVeterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd. • 954-345-2200calendarWatch <strong>City</strong>TV Channel 25 Spring 2007 • <strong>Coral</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> • 17
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