Recreation Center
Michael J. Yakes Recreation Complex & Gulfport Recreation Center
Address: 5730 Shore Blvd. S. Gulfport, FL 33707
2026 Summer Program
The Summer Recreation Program is a high-quality program that provides a nurturing atmosphere where each child has the opportunity to experience a wide range of recreational, social, creative, and enriching activities at a cost affordable to families. Daily activities include arts and crafts, field trips, sports, music, special classes, and much more.
Program Details
- Ages: Completed Kindergarten to 14
- Program Hours, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (structured program, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
- Extended Hours Available, 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration Information
- Registrations are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Annual Non-Resident Registration Fee is $20 per child.
- Discount for free or reduced lunch available for Gulfport residents only (Limited to 25 spots).
- Must provide proof of Gulfport residency at registration.
Note: *All fees are Non-Refundable except for a child that cannot attend due to a documented medical reason.
Staff
Marivel Gutierrez, Recreation Supervisor
(727) 893-1592; mgutierrez@mygulfport.us
Jami Rowell, Recreation Coordinator
(727) 893-1079; jrowell@mygulfport.us
Alton Hooker, Staff Assistant II
(727) 893-1068; ahooker@mygulfport.us
Jessica McKinney, Preschool Teacher
(727) 893-1069; jmckinney@mygulfport.us
Pinellas County License #C092052
Summer Recreation Program Rate Sheet
| Summer Camp | Full 10-week Sesssion | 1st Session 5-week | 2nd Session 5-week | Swim Lessons (M-TH, 8-Days Total) (15 children max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates for Sessions | June 1 – August 7 | June 1 – July 2 | July 6 – August 7 | TBD |
| Resident Rate | $700.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | TBD |
| Additional Child Rate | $595.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | TBD |
| Resident – Extended Hours | $80.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | N/A |
| Non-Resident Rate | $875.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | TBD |
| Additional Child Rate | $875.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | TBD |
| Non-Resident – Extended Hours | $100.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | N/A |
| Must be paid in Full by | 50% Due at Registration 50% Due by June 26 | Due at Registration | Due at Registration | Due at Registration |
| Field Trips included | No | No | No | N/A |
| Weekly Rate | $100 for Residents and $125 for Non-Residents. Due at Registration. | |||
Proof of Residency
All persons registering their child/children must provide a Florida Driver’s License or Florida Identification Card w/ current Gulfport address and
- two (2) current utility bills w/ Gulfport address (water, gas, electricity, phone, cable) OR
- two (2) current personal bills w/ Gulfport address (car registration, credit card, medical/bank statement) or
- Declaration of Domicile w/ any two (2) listed above
Important:
- All Gulfport guardians must provide temporary/permanent custody/adoption papers for their child/children to attend recreation
programs at Gulfport resident rates. - Any child/children registered under Gulfport resident rates that is a non-resident will be dismissed from the program (or) falsifying information will result in program dismissal. No refunds will be given if these occur.