SUMMER DAY CAMP IS BACK FOR THE 2012 SESSION - PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY!

This year's camp will run for 6 weeks, from June 18, 2012 through July 27, 2012. ****PLEASE NOTE: THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF CAMP WILL BE HELD AT THE BUSHNELL COMMUNITY CENTER FROM JULY16 THROUGH JULY 27.

The weeks will be open to AGES 4-12 and the cost is $60.00 per week.

***NEW THIS YEAR -  We will have an After Camp Program from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day for an additional $10.00 per week per child.

SIGN UP NOW!!!

• Note, the Medical Waiver must be notarized. A notary is on staff at City Hall for this document. Please wait to sign this document until the Notary is present.

• Early Bird Drop Off: 7:30am - 8:20am $1.00 per child at the door per day.
• Pick Up 3:00pm to 3:30pm - strictly enforced, (late fee of $2.00 per 15 minutes late)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL BUSHNELL CITY HALL at 793-2591 OR STOP BY 8AM-5PM, 117 E. JOE P. STRICKLAND, JR., AVE., BUSHNELL.

The City of Bushnell held the 7th annual "Grant a Christmas Wish" program this year. The Children's Home Society, who works with the Florida Department of Children and Families, provided the names of 50 children in need this Christmas season. This organization provides a safe harbor for children and helps to reverse crisis situations within family units. Children's Home Society provides treatment for developmentally disabled children, foster care, adoption, group homes, child abuse prevention, emergency shelters, and case management.

The Grant a Christmas Wish program was a huge success! The City was overwhelmed with the generosity of this community and the staff here at the City; there were so many wonderful toys and childrens' clothing brought in for the children. The citizens of the community came with bags of toys and open hearts, and this program resulted in providing Christmas gifts to over 70 children, not just the original 50 names on the tree.

The City of Bushnell would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who helped support the 2011 Grant a Christmas Wish program, and we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

The City Council of the City of Bushnell, Florida, has determined that in order to promote and serve the best interest of the citizens, it is appropriate and proper to amend certain provisions of Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances governing Parks and Recreational uses. The parks and other recreational facilities in the City are supported through property taxes received from the citizens of Bushnell. Many users of these facilities live outside the City of Bushnell, but reap the benefits of the use of the Parks.

Due to the increased costs to maintain the parks, ball fields, and concession stands, the City needs to recoup some of those costs from the users by charging a use fee. These fees will help the City to maintain the concession stand equipment, and ball fields and park lighting.

The City of Bushnell Community Center, located at 407 E. Belt Avenue, consists of a 4,000 square foot building with open interior architecture housing a full kitchen, stage and restroom facilities. This facility will accommodate parking for approximately 97 vehicles and has an interior capacity of 125 occupants. The grounds consist of two tee-ball fields, a small playground and picnic pavilion area, a shuffle board court, and a lit basketball court.

The Community Center is available for rental to the general public by reservation only. Click on the links below to download and review both the Rental Requirements/Guidelines and the Community Center Rental Application.

Community Center Rental Fee Information Sheet
Community Center Rental Application

Should you have additional questions, or want to check availability of a specific date, please contact Bushnell City Hall M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at (352) 793-2591, or visit us at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Ave., for information on how you can reserve the building for your event.

The City of Bushnell has three recreational facilities. The Kenny Dixon Sports Complex, located at 824 W. Noble Ave. just off HWY 48, is comprised of 30 acres of land dedicated to a variety of sporting and recreational activities. This complex consists of baseball and softball fields, a tee ball field, 2 soccer/football - multipurpose fields, racquetball courts, tennis courts, beach volleyball area, horseshoe area, basketball courts, a skate/bike ramp park, as well as a jogging and exercise trail that circles the entire park to creating approximately 1 mile of trail.

Picnic pavilions complete with grills, tables, restrooms and electricity are available on a first come, first serve basis. A large playground area is centrally located near the picnic area and is complete with swings and slides. Three smaller kiddie playgrounds are located throughout the complex between the various ball fields and are complete with covered shade-structures to protect playing children from both sun and foul balls.

The Kenny Dixon Sports Complex is open from dusk until dawn. Pets are not allowed.