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§ Recreation · Classes · Camps

Programs the City runs for kids, adults, and everyone in between.

From summer camp and swim lessons to Bridge Club and kayak trips, the City of Lake Wales Recreation Department offers a wide catalog of classes, camps, and outdoor activities.

Program catalog

Family & Youth

  • Summer camps
  • Swim lessons
  • Parents Night Out
  • Parents Day Out
  • Youth mixed-media art classes
  • Family Health & Fitness Day

Adult Activities

  • H.I.T. for Hope Fitness Class
  • Bridge Club
  • Adult mixed-media art classes
  • Paint & Sip
  • Sustainability Series

Outdoor Activities

  • Outdoor Adventure Club
  • Kayaking trips
  • Hiking trips
  • Trailway walks
  • City Nature Challenge
  • World Wildlife Day

Recent program activity · FY 2024–2025

These numbers describe reported program activity during the fiscal year and are not the current schedule. For today’s classes and registration, see the events calendar.

Source: City of Lake Wales, FY 2024-2025 municipal report.

  • Summer-camp participants69
  • Swim lessons conducted233
  • Weekly classes offered45
  • Parents Night Out sessions24
  • Parents Day Out sessions12
  • Adult mixed-media art classes6
  • Paint & Sip classes6
  • Youth mixed-media art classes6
  • Sustainability Series activities24
  • Community Litter Cleanup Days2
  • Kayaking trips10
  • Hiking trips12
  • Trailway walks12