Newport Rec to Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Soccer Camp

Spring is in the air and the team at Newport Recreation is gearing up for a pair of events to kick off the season.

The fun is set to begin on Saturday, April 3^rd with the return of the City’s beloved Easter Egg Hunt. Cancelled last year due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, this year’s event has been designed from the ground up with social distancing in mind by featuring a series of mini Egg Hunts for Newport residents between the ages of 3 and 8 years old.

The hunts will take place at Bob Douglas Field at King Park and pre-registration is required.

Due to COVID protocols, no walk-ins will be accepted and all participants will be screened for COVID symptoms upon arrival. Masks will also be required for participants and bystanders. Registration begins on March 7^th on the City’s website by visiting Register.CommunityPass.net/CityofNewport.  

For more information, please call (401) 845-5800.

For soccer players, Newport Recreation will be teaming up with Everton International Soccer School to provide boys and girls age 5-12 soccer skills training in a fun, safe environment. This six-week program is scheduled to begin Sunday, April 11^th at Braga Park with personalized small group training continuing weekly through Sunday, May 16^th.

Each group will be limited to 13 participants and all players must wear a mask and shin guards to participate. COVID safety protocols will be in place, including participant screening each week. The cost to participate is $60 for Newport residents, and $75 for non-residents.

Anyone interested may register online beginning on March 7^th at Register.CommunityPass.net/CityofNewport.

• Boys and girls ages 5-6 will meet Sundays from 1-2 p.m.
• Boys and girls ages 7-8 will meet Sundays from 2:15-3:15 p.m.
• Boys and girls ages 9-12 will meet Sundays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

More information can be found on the City’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/Recreation

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