department of parks and
recreation
Youth
Our Mission
The City of Greenville’s Recreation Division is committed to and accountable for providing a diverse range of quality programs and services to our community that promote fun, wellness and education in a welcoming and safe environment.
Youth Commission Leads Recycled Art Project
In November, the Youth Commission kicked off a Recycled Art Project with area middle schools. They had nine entries, all of which were from Beck Academy.
The Categories were: Stand-Alone, Wall Décor, Ornament and Overall
The rules were:
All submissions must be made from recycled materials with a few exceptions. Each craft must be in some way holiday or winter themed. All submissions must be able to either stand alone or hang on the wall or on a tree. Thus, crafted hanging ornaments may weigh no more than 1 pound. Standing displays must be no larger than 2 ft. x 2 ft. weighing no more than 3 pounds.
The Youth Commission judged the nine entries, and since that time, they were on display at the Hughes Main Library. Thanks to the Greenville Zoo, Chocolate Moose and the Recycling Office for donating the prizes and thanks to the Hughes Library for allowing the projects to be displayed.
The winners are:
- Lillie Anderson – Best Submission in the Wall Décor
- Madeleine Moseley – Best Submission in the Ornament Category
- Arianna Milicia – Best Submission in the Stone Alone Category
- Kate Daly – Top Overall Submission
Program Instructors Needed
The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking instructors
to offer fun and exciting recreational and educational classes to our community.
Our department offers a wide variety of recreational programs to citizens of all
ages. These programs take place in city parks, community centers and other locations.
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Youth Programs
Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of services and programs for
youth. We provide a great opportunity to stay active, encourage social
interaction and community involvement while providing a safe, fun, family
atmosphere. More Info
Super Summer Day Camp
The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department will offer its Super Summer Day
Camp program starting June 13 until August 5, for boys and girls ages 5 to 12. The
program will last from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at each of the City's
Community Centers. More Info
Youth Sports
Youth Athletics Programs cater to children ages 5-18, and provide numerous
benefits from playing in organized youth sports. Youth sports sponsored by the
City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department provide the opportunity for
boys and girls to learn good sportsmanship and progressively develop skills. The
Athletics Program is dedicated to providing quality athletic competition,
instruction, and participation for youth and adults in Greenville through camps,
clinics, and leagues.
Officials, scorekeepers, and coaches are always needed for both youth and adult
programs. For information on any athletic program, call 864-467-8011.
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Youth Civic Engagement
The City of Greenville and the United Way of Greenville County created
an Authentic Youth Civic Engagement (AYCE) initiative for
Greenville youth, ages 13-19, to give students the opportunity to engage
in our community. More Info
Youth Commission
The Greenville Youth Commission is an official commission established by City Council to increase youth input and involvement in Greenville. The purpose of the Youth Commission is to advise City Council, the City Manager and other city staff, to ensure an ongoing and official place in the city’s comprehensive planning, to increase communication between the city’s adults and youth, and to ensure that the youth in the community are an integral part of government decision making.
The duties of the Youth Commission are relative to the issues important to City Council, the City Manager, other city departments, and to the youth of Greenville. During its first two years, the Youth Commission will create a youth component to the city’s comprehensive plan. Each subsequent year, the Youth Commission, in consultation with City Council, the City Manager, staff, youth and other community leaders, will develop and engage in strategies designed to address the youth component’s core outcomes.
The Youth Commission will consist of 16-24 members enrolled in or entering grades 9-12. Commissioners must live within the city limits. Additionally, no more than four college students under the age of 20 attending a college in the greater Greenville area may serve. Terms of office are yearly with eligibility to continue until the age limit is reached.
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