citizen science opportunities . This team also manages education-based special events like Groundhog Day , Statewide Star Party , and Big Sweep / Litter Sweep . Programming partners include local schools , businesses , civic organizations , the library , and professionals from the scientific community . The team also coordinates the department ’ s capital projects working closely with the Town ’ s Engineering Department .
Program Partners Garner PRCR works with several program partners to provide a well-balanced offering of recreation , athletic , cultural , and environmental educational programs , as well as community events that enhance the lives of citizens and participants and improve the quality of life in Garner . The goal is not to overlap or duplicate services but to provide the residents with quality choices for leisure activities that are delivered in a cost-effective manner . The Town of Garner also provides funding to some program partners through the budget process . Program partners include Garner Sports League , Garner Baseball , Inc ., North Carolina Football Club , Garner Civitan Club , Downtown Garner Association , Meals on Wheels , Garner Police Athletic / Activities League , Miss Garner Association , Resources for Seniors , Towne Players of Garner , United Arts Council of Raleigh / Wake County and local schools , non-profits , businesses , and civic organizations .
Recreation and Athletics The Recreation and Athletics team is responsible for planning , implementing , and supervising recreational and athletic activities for youth and adults at Town-owned facilities . The team manages the Garner Recreation Center ( GRC ), Garner Senior Center ( GSC ) and Fitness Annex , and Avery Street Recreation Center . The team also coordinates the rental of Town-owned athletic fields and facilities . Programs include youth-focused Camp Kaleidoscope , summer specialty camps , after school , youth basketball and volleyball leagues , pre-school sports and arts programs ; adult softball and basketball leagues ; fitness classes for adults ( 16 and older ) which include dance , strength training , aerobics , yoga ; and a variety of activities for older adults to stay physically and socially active . Program partners at the GSC include Meals on Wheels of Wake County to provide a congregate daily meal and home delivered meals and Resources for Seniors to provide consumer education and information and referral for services . The team also provides support to youth sports agencies to meet the needs of the community .
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