Youth Programming

Youth Monthly Program Calendar

October Youth Program Calendar  

Camp Imagine Summer Camp

The City of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department's summer camp is for children grades k-5. Participants will enjoy themed activities, crafts, games, and pool time.  Field trips and other planned activities may also be included.  Lunch (Monday - Friday) and daily snacks will be provided.  Registration for this program begins in March until filled.

Afterschool Program

The City of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department's afterschool program is licenses through the Department of Children and Families. This program is available to children in grades K-5th.  This program provides transportation from Fernandina Beach public schools (Southside Elementary and Emma Love Hardee Elementary), daily snack, homework time (assistance if needed), outside activities, as well as inside activities. 

Amelia Island Chess Club

Amelia Island Chess Club meets at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium on Tuesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm.  For more information, please contact Tom Rowan, 281-701-7051 for more information.

Group and Private Swim Lessons

The Parks & Recreation Department's Aquatics Division provides group swim lessons in the spring, summer and fall.  City Safety Initiative (CSI) offers free swim lessons (beginner and advanced beginner levels) for City residents.  All group swim lessons are held at the MLK, Jr. Pool, 1200 Elm Street.  Private swim lessons are limited. For more information, please contact Cathy Collins 904-310-3364. 

Home School Swim Clinics

The Parks & Recreation Department's Aquatic Division host home school swim clinics in the fall and spring for children aged 4 and up (must be able to swim 25 yards continuously, unassisted).  Clinics are  held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am - 11:50am at the Atlantic Center Pool, 2500 Atlantic Avenue.  

Youth Basketball Clinics

The City of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department provides youth basketball developmental training at the Peck Gym, 510 S. 11th Street.  For more information, contact Scotty Mason at 901-949-4331 or mason_bball@yahoo.com. 

Youth Sports Leagues

The City of Fernandina Beach provides facilities for the following youth leagues:

Amelia Island Youth Soccer

Elm Street Little League

Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth

Fernandina Beach Youth Football Association

Hammerhead Lacrosse

Isle Swim Club

Nassau Elite Volleyball Club

Team Fernandina Stingrays