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More than 200 area youths and their families attended the third annual Youth Conservation Education Day at Northeast Park in Gibsonville on May 15.

Eight stations provided the group with hands-on lessons in boating, archery, riflery, wildlife and more.

A wild-game lunch featuring wild boar, venison, and turkey was provided.

The Aquatic Center is already open on weekends. The pool is open weekends through June 6, and it will open seven days a week beginning June 12.

Season pool passes are still available for $175 for a family of four and $85 for an adult.

The Aquatic Center is available for private parties after the pool closes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Group swim lessons will be held from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The cost is $35 per week.

Private swim lessons are scheduled from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The cost is $50 per week. Call 375-7722 to register.

Registration for summer camp is ongoing:

• Soccer Camp: July 12-16
• Lacrosse Camp: July 19-23
• Cheerleading Camp: July 26-30

Visit our website at www.northeastpark.info for complete camp details and pricing.

Save the date and join us at 6:30 p.m. July 3 for our third annual fireworks extravaganza. Live entertainment will include a juggler, balloon shaper, magician and disc jockey, plus food vendors. Fireworks begin at dark.

Shelter reservations are filling up quickly. Don’t forget to call and make a reservation for your next family gathering, birthday party or company outing.

Our 14 miles of hiking, biking and horse trails are in full bloom. Come out for a leisurely walk or ride.
Be sure to visit the newest addition to the Northeast Park property. Amid the bustle of park activities, we decided to set aside a peaceful and pleasant hideaway.

Serenity Garden offers visitors the opportunity to stroll along a winding pathway through five arbors surrounded by a variety of plants and flowers. Have a seat and watch the goldfish in the pond and enjoy the soothing sounds of the fountain and brook.

Visit our website at www. northeastpark.info or call 375-7722 for up-to-the-minute information.

Michael Magnes is marketing and event coordinator at Northeast Park. Contact him at neparkmichael@bellsouth.net.