Orange County Recreation

November 2023

November means that winter is right around the corner, and for many of our young athletes that means the start of Basketball season. Registration is ongoing through November 10 for Youth Winter Basketball for boys and girls ages 5- to 10-years-old. Knock off the rust before the start of the season with a special pre-season Basketball Clinic from local coach and OC Recreation alumna Kaylen Campbell. We also have Start Smart Basketball for youth 3-5-years-old to learn sport fundamentals in a fun, non-competitive environment.  More information on all Basketball programs are below.

Many of our November-December classes start in just a few days, and some such as Preschool, Youth Cooking, Chess, and Canvas Painting: Art Workshop still have openings. Register soon as classes start in early November.

Find all of our programs at www.orangecountync.gov/Recreation. Follow our social media channels @orangecountyncrec on Facebook and Instagram for updates and pictures from all of our fun!

Program Registration

In-Person Registration: Visit the Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, Suite 140, 1020 US 70 West, Hillsborough during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Note that Administrative offices are closed on County Holidays, November 23 and November 24.

Online Registration: Registration is accepted online at www.orangecountync.gov/activityregistration. If you or your family has participated with us before and you do not know your account information, call 919.245.2660 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) for further assistance.

Last Call!!

Registration for Halloween Spooktacular closes today, Wednesday, October 25 at 11:59 p.m.!

Costume and Pumpkin Decorating contests

Voting begins Monday, October 30

The 2023 Halloween Spooktacular includes our annual costume and pumpkin decorating contests.  Even if you can't join us for the fun, we invite you to participate and vote for the winning costumes and pumpkins.  Voting will begin no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30 and continues through Sunday, November 5.  Follow us on social media or visit www.orangecountync.gov/recreation for link to vote.  

Winners will be announced online and on social media by Monday, November 6.

After School

The After School Program provides enrichment learning including physical activity and fitness, homework assistance, STEAM-based activities in the areas of science, engineering, art, and much more. The program operates from school dismissal until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in session. After School follows Orange County Schools Traditional Academic Calendar for Students.

As of distribution, spaces remain on vans that service Central, Grady Brown, and New Hope Elementary schools. Spaces may fill at any time, so register soon.