North Hempstead, NY – Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board, in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation are proud to be hosting a “Vacation Recreation” program for children during the February school break.

“The vacation recreation program offers fun and engaging activities for a ‘staycation’ in your own backyard,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “We are excited to be holding this program at two of our Town facilities for our residents and their families.”

The “Yes We Can” Community Center will be hosting Scooter Basketball, Arts & Crafts, Volleyball, Wii Games, Trivia and more on Tuesday, February 17th beginning at 1:30 p.m. The program is free for facility members; there will be a charge of $5 for non-members.

The program will also be held at Michael J. Tully Park on Wednesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 19th beginning at 1:30 p.m. Activities will include a screening of the movie “Boxtrolls,” Bingo & Board Games, a magic show with David Levitan and pool time. The program is $7 each day per child. For the pool time segment, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Vacation Recreation program is for school children ages 6 and older. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at Michael J. Tully Park, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.