2018 Summer Fun Guide

Jackson County
2018 Summer
FUN Guide

June 2018

Dear Jackson County Parents & Children,

On behalf of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson
County Tourism Development Council, we would like to present to you our
2018 “Summer FUN Guide”.

We want to help you keep your children involved in productive, fun activities
during the summer months.

Every summer, parents struggle with finding programs and opportunities to
keep their children busy. The Chamber and TDC have assembled a list of
activities to assist parents and children in locating summer fun.

In the “Summer FUN Guide” you’ll find programs all throughout Jackson
County provided by schools, libraries, churches, recreation centers and much
more! We hope our “Summer FUN Guide” will be your “go to resource” in
finding programs that are right for you and your child.

The listing is not all-inclusive, but it does contain many exciting opportunities
for youth in Jackson County. Please share this information with your friends,
family and co-workers. We believe the activities listed will have a positive
impact on parents, children and our community.

Best wishes to you and your family for a safe and enjoyable summer!

Sincerely,

Tiffany Wilson Garling Christy Andreasen
Executive Director Executive Director
Jackson County TDC
Jackson County Chamber Of Commerce



The Artists Guild of NW FL will do plein aire in
Confederate Park on June 16th, beginning at 9:00 AM.

On July 13th, at the Historic Bank Building, Elnora
Johnson will be doing a Teacher/Student Art Show,
featuring art produced by her students here at Sunland
and her artwork. It is open to the public, 2:00- 5:00 PM.

A Time to Dance
4458 Jackson Street

Marianna, Florida
(850) 209-8052

Open House / Registration—Too Be Announced
Check Facebook

Come meet our staff and instructors and get all the information you need to register for
the 2018-2019 dance season! Libo’s Dance Barre of Dothan will also be on site to size your

dancer for shoes and all their dance wear needed!

The Dance Factory
4473 Clinton Street
Marianna, Florida

(850) 209-5842

Beginning our 31st year of sharing our love of dance, we offer classes in
ballet, tap, jazz, clogging, lyrical, hip hop, pre-school and mommy & me.

Registering dancers ages 2 and up.

Follow Us on Facebook for Registration Dates / Times!

Agape Dance Ministry
4230 Lafayette Street

Marianna, Florida
(850) 209-2064

Agape Dance Ministry is a community outreach program committed
to providing a Christian environment through the disciplines of dance.

Pink Cares

3559 Veteran Rd
Cottondale, FL 32431

(850) 352-3475

2018 Pink Cares Pageant
Marianna High School

Saturday, July 21, 2018 @ 2PM
Beauty Pageant for girls up to 20 years old.

2018 Miss Northwest Florida

423 Tedder Rd E
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

(850) 419-7710

Preliminary Pageant Schedule
June 10: Miss Three Rivers NWFL
June 16: Miss Choctawhatchee NWFL
August 4: Miss Panhandle NWFL

SPORTS

Baseball
Basketball

Bowling
Disc Golf
Football
Gymnastics

Karate
Skate Park

Soccer

Chipola Baseball Chipola Basketball

Coach Jeff Johnson will offer three camps for area Coach Greg Franklin will offer a camp for area
youth: youth:

Hitting Camp: June 4-5 (9:00 AM to noon) June 11-14 (12:30 PM to 4:00 PM)
Pitching Camp: June 6-7 (9:00 AM to noon) June 15 (9:00 AM to noon)
Skills Camp: June 11-12 (9:00 AM to noon)

The camps are open to ages 7-12. Cost is $100 per The camp is open to all ages, girls and boys. Cost is
camp or $250 for all three. $60 per child.

Location: Chipola Baseball Field Location: Milton Johnson Center, Chipola College

Visit https://www.chipolaathletics.com to register.





Marianna Pop Warner

Football & Cheer Registration

We will be holding
Football & Cheer Registration
Saturday June 2nd from 1pm-3pm

@ Madison Street Park.
Come out and get signed up to join us for and

exciting upcoming season. #PantherPride
Football $150
Cheer $185



Infinity Cheer Company
Address: 2445 Commercial Park Dr, Marianna, FL 32448

Phone: (850) 693-1531

The Karate School
4206 Kelson Ave
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 557-5742

The martial art of Tang Soo Do is
based on systems of training that are
many centuries old. Tang Soo Do is a
traditional martial art. The emphasis

of training is more on personal
development and self-defense and not

a sport.

Zicro BJJ Academy
4215 Kelson Avenue
Marianna, FL 32446

(850) 544-3583
Zicro Academy's mission is to provide the highest

quality martial arts instruction available, in a
positive and safe environment for people of all

ages.
Whether learning self defense, self improvement,
or fulfilling a competitive spirit, TEAM ALLIANCE
will help you accomplish all of your training goals.
Through an array of classes, we welcome all age
and skill levels. There is a place for everyone on

this team!



British Soccer Camps will be coming back to our community this summer!
Local Program: Marianna Parks & Rec
Dates: June 11th – 15th
Location: Marianna Parks & Rec

Note – you can still register for camp after the FREE Jersey deadline but you miss out on the awesome British Soccer Jersey!

Improve your game with the most popular soccer camp in the USA and Canada!

• Incredible Coaching Staff Click here to find
• Develop new skills and refine existing ones out what people
are saying about
• Play with more confidence and have more fun
• Learn the NAIA Champions of Character traits; respect, responsibility, our Camps!

integrity, sportsmanship and leadership
• Represent your country in your very own World Cup

Free gifts worth over $100 with camp sign-up!

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more!

*Free Jersey for with online sign-up only at least 45 days before camp

Private Softball Lessons
By: Reagan Oliver

Hitting and Fielding: Ages 8-17

2015 JUCO National Champion
Chipola College Softball
Southern Union Softball

Marianna High School Softball
$25/hour

For more info call or text (850) 573-8669

4215 Kelson Ave
Marianna, FL 32446

(850) 372-4049

A health club driven to enhance your fitness
lifestyle by providing a variety of group training

programs tailored to individual goals.

The Bear - Championship Disc Golf Course

Compass Lake in the Hills POA

645 Compass Lake Drive

Alford FL 32420

(850) 579-4303

https://compasslake.org/

Registration and league information for Disc Golf is available at the Pro
Shop located in the main lodge. Residents and guests can play all day for a
minimal cost of just $5 for the public and $4.00 for members. Rental kits
are also available at the Pro Shop for $4.00. Starter Kits that include 3
disc are available for the purchase amount of $45.00.
Game hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week through
Labor Day, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. thereafter. Dates and times
are subject to change due to popularity and course usage. Click here and
download and print your score card or pick one up at the main lodge.

Disc Golf (Just $5.00 for All Day Play)
Members (Just $4.00 for All Day Play)

Jamie Lynn Messer

Memorial Skate Park

Legion Road

Sneads, FL 32460

There is no denying that this is
a small skate park; however, it
is also a very nice one. All of
the obstacles have been
stacked in a compact way that
makes this park great for
skaters of all types.

This park features a mini ramp,
flat rail, double ledge, and a
pyramid in the center of the
park complete with its own
stair set, flat rail, and ledge.

Bowling
Indoor Movies
Outdoor Movies

Kindel Lanes
4679 US-90
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 526-4492

Call For Hours Of Operation

Find Us On Facebook!

Group Rates Available

Bowling | Putt Putt Golf | Batting Cages | Outdoor Maze





Concerts in
the Park

4th of July



3rd OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION

Time: Dark thirty (8:30 pm)

The City of Marianna and Main Street Marianna
would like to invite you to the 8th annual Fourth
of July Fireworks celebration on Tuesday, July 3,
2018 in downtown Marianna! The fireworks will
be launched downtown from behind Mowrey
Elevator at dark (8:30 PM). There are many great
viewing sites, but the prime viewing location is
Madison Street Park, located at 2884 Madison
Street. Make plans to come downtown early, eat
at our local restaurants and food vendors, and let
the children play in the splash pad. There will be
food and arts & crafts vendors set up at Madison Street Park at 3:30 PM. There will be live entertainment
starting at 5:30 PM. Don’t forget your lawn chair and cooler! Hope to see you there! For more
information about this event, contact Charlotte Brunner, Main Street Director at (850)718-1022.

4th of July Parade

Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Greenwood Community Park | 4183 Applewhite

Greenwood’s 3rd Annual 4th of July Kids Bike Parade
Free Hot Dogs & Watermelon

Live Music and Smokey the Bear
Kids meet at Town Hall to decorate their bikes,
scooters, roller skates themselves at 8:00 am

Parade at 9:00am

Water activities, Splash Pad, Water Balloons,
Bouncy House w/ Water Slide

Summer Camps
Be Inspired

Eastside Baptist Church
Golson Elementary
Infinity Cheer Camp
Play Big Therapy





Golson Elementary Summer Enrichment
Address: 4258 2nd Ave, Marianna, FL 32446

Phone: (850) 482-9607

Summer Enrichment Dates: June 04, 2018 – July 27, 2018
**(SEP will be closed on July 4, 2017, in observation of Independence Day)**
Summer Enrichment Program hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Registration fee - $40.00 non-refundable (due at time of registration)
Summer Enrichment Program fee - $100.00/week or $20.00/day Plus Weekly Field Trip fees

Registration: Students entering Kindergarten – students entering 8th grade.
Students must be potty trained. A $40.00 non-refundable registration fee is due
at time of registration. All forms must be filled out before the first day of attend-
ing. Students should come on a regular basis. We are not a drop in program.

Our Goal: Our goal for your child is to promote a safe and fun environment,
snacks, outside play, weekly scheduled field trips and to encourage friendships
and creative expressions. Our goal for parents is to provide comfort in knowing

that your child is in a safe and caring environment.



4540 Lafayette St.
Marianna, FL 32446

(850) 942-2000

2018 Summer Therapy Camp
June July

11-14 9-12

18-21 16-19

25-28 23-26

from 9AM-12PM

Ages: Junior Varsity (4-8yrs) & Varsity (9-13yrs)
Cost: $275/week

Join PlayBig’s Junior Varsity & Varsity Teams this Summer!
Countries around the world are coming together this summer to
compete for the World Cup. PlayBig’s Summer Therapy Camp will
host the first ever PlayBig World Cup featuring events to strengthen

athletes’ physical, social & emotional agility.

Water Activities
Splash Pad
Chipola Pool
Swim Team
Blue Springs

Tube / Kayak / Canoe Rentals

Madison Street Park Splash Pad

2881 Madison Street
Marianna, FL
Open Daily

10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Chipola College Pool

Pool Season Information

Public Swimming begins May 14th - Weekends begin June 2 (pool Hours)

Monday - Thursday 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Friday - Saturday 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.

Sunday 1:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.

Passes are sold throughout the summer.

Admission

$3.00 per person, ages 12 and under $4.00 per person, ages 13 and older

Season Pass Information

One Day Pass $3 Per Person (12 and under)
$4 Per Person (13 and older)

Leisure $65 Individual Pass
Season Pass $85 Family of 3
$95 Family of 4
(Blue)
Add $10 per additional member

Swim Team $100 Family of 3

Pass $120 Family of 4
(Yellow) Add $10 for each additional child

Season passes will be sold from April 1 throughout the duration of the summer and are good for
all leisure pool hours of the May – September season.

For the sale of season passes, the family is defined as the legally related family unit (Usually the
mother, father, and dependent children of a marriage). If there are any questions about the
family unit, they should be directed to the pool manager, Rance Massengill.

The season pass is non-transferable, and the money for the pass is non-refundable. Pass holders
must show their pass at the pool gate when entering the pool area. Additional identification may

be required at the gate. Pool passes are good for all swimming hours and may be purchased at
the window from the pool manager.

Chipola College Swimming Courses

Learn to swim at the Chipola Pool! Swim classes are scheduled throughout the summer
for ages 4 and up. Only pre-registered students are guaranteed a spot in the class.
Private lessons may be available by request.

Chipola College reserves the right to consolidate or
cancel any class due to insufficient pre-registration.

Deadline Session Date Class Time

May 31 June 4 - 7 Parent/Infant Class 10 am
June 7
June 4-7 Adult Class 7 pm
June 12
Session 1: June 11-21 9 am
Child 4 & 5 10 am / 7 pm
Child 6-14

Session 2: July 16-26 7 pm
Child 4 & 5
Child 6-14

The Course fee $55; there is a $5 late registration fee. Spaces are limited; register early.
You may submit your registration Form and fees at the Chipola pool.

Levels of Ability:

Students age 4 and up will be tested and placed in a level during the first class.
The levels are as follows:

Pre-school Swimming, Beginner Swimming, Advanced Beginner,
Intermediate Swimming, and Advanced Swimmer

Adult Swim Courses:

Adult swim classes can be scheduled at the request of five or more students.

Parent/Infant Courses:

A parent/infant swim course will be offered during the summer.

Marianna Swim Team
Who is ready for some Marianna Swim Team action?
Our practices for the season will begin on Tuesday, May 29 at 5:00 at Chipola Pool.
Returning swimmers - We have missed you and are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Bring a friend!
New swimmers ages 5 to 18 - We welcome you to join us!

Blue Springs Recreational Area

5461 Blue Springs Road
Marianna, FL 32446

Blue Springs Phone: (850) 482-2114
Parks Office Phone: (850) 718-0437

Gates Open: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Water Open: 10:00am - 5:30pm

ADMISSION $4/PERSON

Other Swimming Areas:

Caverns - Entry fee to park
Lilypad Adventures - entry fee

Turner’s Landing
Compass Lake

Bear Paw Adventures
4829 HWY 90
Marianna, FL

https://www.bearpawadventures.com

Tubing Trip Information

2 Miles of Spring Creek and 1.9 Miles of Chipola River

REGULAR BLACK TUBE $15.00 PER PERSON

CADDILAC TUBE (Only Open Bottom Tube)
BIG BERTHA $20.00 PER PERSON

AIR HEAD BOAT SHAPED $30.00 FOR TWO PEOPLE
WOW ZOOM $25.00 PER PERSON

COOLER FLOAT $40.00 FOR TWO PEOPLE
$14.00 EACH

OUR TUBE PRICE INCLUDES

THE TUBE, SHUTTLE SERVICE, AND PARKING PASS

IF YOU BRING YOUR OWN TUBE $10.00 PER PERSON
(2 PERSON MINIMUM)
(INCLUDES AIR AND SHUTTLE)

Lilypad Adventures
3150 Hwy 2

Campbellton, FL 32459
(850) 326-4165

www.lilypadadventures.com
Monday thru Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm

Kayak-$35.00, one person
Kayak-$45.00, two people
Canoe-$50.00, fits up to three people

Own-$25.00
Fishing-$10.00, all day
Swimming-$3.00, all day

Arrowhead Campground Canoe Rental
4820 US 90 $10.00 per hour
$40.00 for entire day
Marianna, FL 32446
Phone: (850)526-7578 Fishing Boats - $12.00 +tax 4 hours
[email protected] Canoes - $2.00 +tax per hour

Compass Lake in the Hills Paddle Boats - $2.00+tax per hour
645 Compass Lake Drive Fun Yaks - $2.00+tax per hour
Alford, FL 32420
Pontoon Public - $90.00+ tax 4 hours
Call (850)579-4303 For rental times.
Boat Rentals
Cave Adventures 20’ Pontoon Boat – $70.00 (includes fuel)
22’ Pontoon Boat – $80.00 (includes fuel)
Paddling Trails 24’ Pontoon Boat – $80.00 (includes fuel)
Remember to always use a Lifejacket Non-Diver Boat Rental- $70-$80 depending on boat size.
Extra charge for excess fuel use- $6 per gallon
and carry a Safety Whistle!
Spring Creek
Chipola River
Merritt’s Mill Pond
Ocheesee Pond - Advanced paddlers only







Playgrounds List

Alford Donald Smith Memorial Park
Bascom
Campbellton Bascom Community Park
Cottondale
Graceville St. Paul Community Park
Jacob Cottondale Recreation Park
Grand Ridge
Greenwood Tiger Park
Malone Jacob City Park
Grand Ridge City Park
Marianna
Greenwood Park
Sneads
Johnny Williams Memorial Park

Blue Spring Recreation Area
Florida Caverns State Park

Jennings Field
Madison Street Park

Wynn Street Park

Sneads Park
Three Rivers State Park

State Parks Three Rivers State Park: hiking, biking, fishing, camping

Refer to State Park website for hours of Florida Caverns State Park: hiking, biking, fishing, camping horseback riding,
operation, costs, and maps tours

Biking Citizen’s Lodge
Hiking Florida Caverns State Park
Hinson Conservation and Recreational Area

Apalachee WMA
Three Rivers State Park

Florida Caverns State Park
Three Rivers State Park

Apalachee Wildlife Management Area
Hinson Conservative and Recreational Area

Citizen’s Lodge
Bellamy Bridge

Butler Tract

Horseback Riding Florida Caverns State Park - Bring your own, entry fee required
Hinson - Bring your own, no entry fee, pay attention to allowed trails
Kitty’s Crossroads—Bring your own, some available, events (Autumn gathering)

Lilypad Adventures - Bring your own, fee required

Stocked Pond Fishing

Citizen’s Lodge
Open to children 16 and younger. Must be accompanied by an adult. Park is open
daily from sunrise to sunset. Follow state law in regards to keeping fish. Fishing poles,

bait, and tackle are not provided at facilities. Bring your own.

Other Fishing Sites

Check all Florida Laws before fishing (licensing, size/qty to keep, etc.)

Chipola River Christoff’s Ferry, Yancey Bridge, Overlook
Park, Magnolia Bridge, Peacock Bridge

Spring Creek Spring Creek Landing

Merritt’s Mill Pond Blue Springs (?), Hunter Fish Camp Road,
Arrowhead (?)

Florida Caverns State Park Chipola River
Three Rivers State Park Lake Seminole

Lake Seminole Neal’s Landing, Parramore Landing,
Howell Landing

Compass Lake Check with Property Owner’s
Association/Recreation Offices

Round Lake County park

Ocheesee Pond
Appalachia WMA
Apalachicola River