Orange County NC Recreation

06/04/2026

🚨Last Call: Registration closes today and tomorrow - one week prior to camp date - for next week's School's Out Fun Day Camp🚨

School ends on a Wednesday 😲. Do your kids need fun and friends on Thursday and Friday before the full Summer Camp season begins 🤔? School's Out Fun Day Camp has you covered 😉.

Children will spend their day playing games in our gymnasium and outdoor area; participating in enrichment activities in the areas of science, arts, and cooking; and making new friends during open-ended, child-led play.

More info at https://www.orangecountync.gov/2166/Schools-Out-Fun-Day-Camp. Enrollment limited and registration closes one week before camp date, so don't delay!

05/29/2026

This morning we celebrated our Preschool Academy class of 2026 🎓. We honored all of the students who learned and grew with us this year. We wish all of our rising Kindergarteners the best of luck. We will be cheering you on and are forever in your corner. To our students returning next year, we can’t wait to see you back in September and hear all about your summer adventures. Thank you to all the families and loved ones who celebrated with us this morning.

05/28/2026

Play concludes today in the 2026 Youth Spring Soccer League ⚽️. Our U6 players have their final game of the schedule while our older divisions feature tournament championship matches. Overall, 425 young athletes took to the field this season to learn sport fundamentals and life skills through the game of soccer. Thanks to all of our players, coaches, and families for a great season! Good luck to our teams playing today! Play hard and have fun!

05/28/2026

School ends on a Wednesday 😲. Do your kids need fun and friends on Thursday and Friday before the full Summer Camp season begins 🤔? School's Out Fun Day Camp has you covered 😉.

Children will spend their day playing games in our gymnasium and outdoor area; participating in enrichment activities in the areas of science, arts, and cooking; and making new friends during open-ended, child-led play.

More info at https://www.orangecountync.gov/2166/Schools-Out-Fun-Day-Camp. Enrollment limited and registration closes one week before camp date, so don't delay!

05/27/2026

Share your 📸 from the year. Entries due this weekend.

The rain came and you didn't have a rain barrel. Did you know this year each adult Nature of Orange Photography Contest entry receives a chance to win a FREE rain barrel?

Submit your entry today before the deadline for your chance to win!

The Nature of Orange Photography Contest 2026

All Adult Photo Entries Will Be Entered Into A FREE Rain Barrel Raffle!
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2026 (A few days remain!)

This Year's Theme: Water, Wetlands, and Wildlife

To Enter: Download the Entry Form at https://www.orangecountync.gov/937/Photo-Contest

For More Information: Call Abby Mattingly at 919-245-2510 or
email [email protected]

05/26/2026

In our latest edition of STEM Challenge, Junior Scientists explored the wonders of the natural world. They investigated land forms such as volcanoes 🌋, our oceans 🌊, weather systems like hurricanes 🌀, plant life 🌱, and animal life 🦫. In hands-on experiments and challenges, they built, created, and discovered how science shapes our planet.

05/26/2026

🗣 Recreation in Orange County is our monthly e-newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. May edition went out this morning featuring:

✔️ 🏫 School's Out Fun Day Camp June 11 & 12
✔️ 🎒 Preschool Academy & After School for 26-27 School Year
✔️ 🌞 Summer Camps available

Full newsletter available at https://t.e2ma.net/message/mwcgmm/6nbxioud

To sign up to receive future newsletters visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/3299/Recreation-Division-Newsletter-Signup

05/25/2026

Reminder: the Central Recreation Center & Orange County Recreation DEAPR Offices at the Northern Campus/Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center will be closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Online services, including program registration and facility reservation, will still be available.

Offices will re-open and employees will return on Tuesday, May 26, and regular business hours will resume.

05/23/2026

As we wrap up our spring seasons, we want to take a moment to thank you all of the volunteer coaches who gave their time on and off the volleyball court and soccer field this spring. Our awesome coaches supported over 550 (🤯) athletes on 54 teams. Players had opportunities to learn life skills and sport fundamentals - none of it possible without the time, energy, leadership, and enthusiasm of our volunteer coaches. Please give your fabulous coach a shout-out below!

05/23/2026

🚨 Last Call: Youth Summer Basketball 🏀 registration deadline closes Saturday, May 23. 🚨

The Orange County Youth Summer Basketball League is a developmental and recreational program for youth ages 5- to 13-years-old. Volunteer coaches will work with the children to improve individual skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting, while instilling values in teamwork and sportsmanship.

Summer season will feature the following divisions:
• 5-6-year-olds
• 7-8-year-olds
• 7-10-year-old girls
• 9-10-year-olds
• 11-13-year-olds

More info and 🔗 to online registration at https://www.orangecountync.gov/515/Basketball---Youth-League-Summer