
About Recreation Programs
Newcastle offers a range of youth recreation programs that help kids stay active, build skills, and have fun. Through a partnership with Skyhawks Sports at Lake Boren Park, children from preschool to 12 years old can take part in year-round sports and activities for all skill levels. Summer camps offer even more chances for kids to learn new things, stay active, and make friends during the school break.

Spring Sports Skyhawks Sports
Spring Sports programs at Lake Boren Park are offered for kids ages 2 to 12. Typical offerings feature basketball, flag football, multi-sport, pickleball, soccer, and tennis. Separate tot classes give younger children a fun, welcoming introduction to sports. Three 4-week sessions run from March through April, with registration opening in January.

Summer Camps: Challenge Island
Challenge Island STEAM Camps at Lake Boren Park offer imaginative learning for kids ages 6 to 12. Campers explore STEM and art through fun themes like Slimetopia and Arcade Mania, sparking creativity and problem-solving skills in a hands-on setting. Half-day morning camps are available in three one-week sessions: July 6–10, July 20–24, and August 10–14.

Summer Camps: Skyhawks Sports
Skyhawks Sports Camps at Lake Boren Park are open to kids ages 4 to 12. Campers can enjoy baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cheerleading, flag football, multi-sport, soccer, and tennis while staying active, building skills, and making new friends. Half-day morning and full-day camp options are available. Camps run from June to August, with registration opening in March.

Summer Camps: Steamoji Newcastle
Steamoji Camps at the Newcastle location provide hands-on STEM learning for kids ages 5 and up. Campers take part in activities focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, including robotics, coding, 3D design, and digital creation. Half-day and full-day camp options are available. Camps run from June to August, with registration opening in March.

Fall Sports: Skyhawks Sports
Fall Sports programs at Lake Boren Park are offered for kids ages 2 to 12. Typical offerings feature basketball, flag football, multi-sport, pickleball, soccer, and tennis. Separate tot classes give younger children a fun, welcoming introduction to sports. Three 4-week sessions run from September through November, with registration opening in July.
Registration Opens July 27.
