GULF SHORES, AL – The City of Gulf Shores will host its third Annual Coastal Community Camp Day on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the David L. Bodenhamer Recreation Center.

“Our goal is to provide members of our community with an opportunity to learn about all of the wonderful youth camps our area has to offer,” said Brigette Reynolds, Programs and Events Manager. “The great thing about this event is that it's a free, one-stop-shop for summer camp fun.”

According to Reynolds, at least a dozen camps from around the area will be in attendance including the City’s new Strengthening Potential through Arts, Recreation and Culture (SPARC) Summer Camps which will be based out of the Gulf Shores Cultural Center.

“SPARC Summer Camps is a new program we are introducing this year to take the place of Dolphin Day Camp,” said Reynolds. “This is the first piece of a much broader SPARC programming initiative that will really elevate the level of programs we are able to offer to the youth, adults and seniors in our community.”

SPARC Summer Camps are open to children who have completed kindergarten and are at least 5 years old through age 11. The following SPARC camps will be offered over the course of six summer sessions:

• SPARC Earth - Strengthening connections with nature by promoting responsibility, respect and care of our planet.

• SPARC Works - Strengthening interest and leadership in the fields of science, engineering and technology through exciting and practical applications.

• SPARC Talent - Strengthening aptitudes and skills through media, communications and the arts.

• SPARC Sports - Strengthening awareness of various sports, physical activities, and overall health and nutrition.

• SPARC Explorers - Strengthening leadership and achievement through diverse opportunities to succeed in outdoor settings.

For more information about Coastal Community Camp Day or any of the year-round SPARC programs, contact the Gulf Shores Cultural Center at 251-968-1423 or visit www.gulfshoresal.gov.