Summer Camp Registration Opens April 3
Parks and Recreation offers several full and half-day camps for kids. Summer Fun is Monday – Thursdays (June 26-July 27) and includes games, activities, story times, and more! Field Trip Fever I is Fridays (June 30-July 28) and Field Trip Fever II is one-week-long (July 31-August 4). Sports Camps include archery, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Arts Camps include drawing, painting, fabric and fibre. These are popular camps that often fill quickly. Registration begins Monday, April 3, so don’t delay! Visit the website for the list of summer activities and programs.
Registration for Junior 4-H Summer Camp (July 31-August 4) begins Saturday, April 15, at 9 a.m. This week-long overnight program is available to York County and Poquoson residents ages 9-13 and is held at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center. Classes, swimming, campfires, and more are scheduled for this fun and exciting camp. More information is available online.
FY2024 Proposed Budget Available Online
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting, County Administrator Neil Morgan presented the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. His presentation includes detailed information about projected revenues and expenditures, and also a helpful summary of the recommended reduction in real estate and personal property taxes. Citizens may view the full budget document online and can send comments to bos@yorkcounty.gov or leave a message at 757-890-3220. The Board will discuss the proposed budget at the April 4 work session and welcome citizen comment at the April 18 public hearing (both meetings begin at 6 p.m. in York Hall). You can watch the County Administrator’s presentation on the County’s website.
Additional Notes for the Week…The YMCA Victory at Yorktown races are next Saturday (4/1) and several street closures will be in effect that morning. Read all about it online. The deadline to apply to serve on the York County Youth Commission for the 2023-2024 school year has been extended to April 10. Application forms and program details are available on the Youth Commission’s website.