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Announcing JW Tumbles...
our Birthday Parties
contest sponsor!

JW Tumbles children's gym is the new sponsor of the Picture Me Birthday Party contest. If you have already entered, you do not need to re-enter. If you haven't entered and you have a child celebrating birthday 1 through 9, Click here for complete contest details.
To find out more about JW Tumbles, Click here.

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featured event

4th of Zoo-ly Jamboree

Friday July 3
thru Sunday July 5

Celebrate Independence Day weekend at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens with an old-fashion 4th of July Jamboree.

Military personnel and their family members can receive 25% off regular admission with a coupon and 10% off a zoo gift shop purchase with a valid military ID. Click here for the coupon.

Schedule of 4th of Zoo-ly events:
• Hamburger lunch combos are available for purchase in the Great Lawn, 11am to 3pm
• Knotty Pines band performing in the Great Lawn, 12noon to 3pm
• Potato sack races with prizes 12noon to 2pm in the Great Lawn
• Egg relay races with prizes at 11:30am and 1:30pm in the Great Lawn
• Say hello to Uncle Sam at Main Camp, 9:30am to 3:30pm
• Visit with Jazoo, the Zoo's friendly lion mascot, 12noon to 3pm
• Enjoy live Animal Encounters 12:30pm and 2:30pm in the Great Lawn
• City of Jacksonville Fire Truck appearance, 11am to 1pm in the parking lot
• Prize drawing for a family membership in the Great Lawn
• Radio Disney in Play Park on Saturday, July 4, 12pm to 2pm

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens / 904-757-4463 / 370 Zoo Parkway, I-95 and Hecksher Dr / www.jacksonvillezoo.org

Click here for more about Jamboree at the Zoo

featured summer camp

Eco Adventure

At YMCA summer day camp 2009, campers, ages 4 to 12, will have fun, and make an impact on the environment.
• indoor/outdoor sports and games
• earth-friendly activities
• swimming
• field trips
• art projects
• and so much more!

Available at multiple locations across Baker, Clay, Duval,Nassau, and St. Johns counties. Resident camp available in Keystone Heights at magical YMCA Camp Immokalee.

YMCA / www.firstcoastymca.org

Click here to find out about camps at YMCA.

featured resource

Summer Camp Assistance

The Jacksonville Children's Commission provides grants to several nonprofit organizations that run summer camp programs. Children participating in the free/ reduced lunch program or who have documented special needs or are recipients of the McKay Scholarship are eligible for seats at selected camps. Parents must contact the camp of choice directly for information about the application process and availability. For list of summer camps please click Here for the list.

Jacksonville Children's Commission / 904-630-3647 / 1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd / www.jaxkids.net

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