Lots of summer activities available for kids



Local area clubs, camps and recreation facilities are offering summer programs for children. Below is a list of organizations and programs available this summer in the Walton County area. Several activities in Destin are listed below as well.
In addition, the United Way’s 2009 Children’s Summer Fun Guidebook offers a complete listing from Okaloosa to Walton for children ages 4 – 18. For more information, or to download the complete area guide go to: www.united-way.org and look on the front page under 2009 Summer Fun Guidebook.
Walton County area

Walton County Extension Office – Summer Fun 4 Kids Program
Kids in the Kitchen
Time: 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Children will learn basic nutrition, meal planning, kitchen and food safety, etiquette and basic cooking skills. During a field trip to a local grocery store, children will learn about smart food shopping. Children will prepare a meal on the final day for special adult guests. Bring a sack lunch.
Limit: 10 children. Ages 12 and up ONLY
June 10-12 Extension Office, DeFuniak Springs
(June 10th starts at 12:30 p.m.)
June 16-18 Flowersview Community Center
June 23-25 Emerald Coast Middle School
Outdoor Adventures Time
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Dog lovers abound in Walton

Dog n 1. A domestic carnivorous animal that typically has a long muzzle, pointed ears, a fur coat, and a long fur-covered tail, and whose characteristic call is a bark. Latin name: Canis familiaris

Why is it that we love dogs? For many, having a dog in their life is a given, they are playful, energized with full of unconditional love.
As a source of information, the following is a collection of resources for man’s (and woman’s) best friend.


A special place to play
In 2006, a long awaited Bark Park was established by a group of ambitious volunteers. The park boasts 2 acres of play area, with one section for large dogs and another for small.
The off-leash park is located on J.D. Miller Road, in Santa Rosa Beach.

The park is a non-profit organization, and with more than 100 members, and is busy with playful K9s most any afternoon.


Pat Carlyle is the president of Bark Park organization, and has two standard poodles along with a newly adopted boxer mix. She hopes for continued volunteerism to keep the park up and running.


“The Bark Park relies solely on donations and memberships,” Pat said.


The Bark Park has upcoming fundraisers planned for 2009, along with hosting canine training classes. Members of the Bark Park receive discounts from local vendors such as pet sitters and groomers.


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