The Newton County Recreation Commission has released its schedule of day camp programs, which are held at the Turner Lake Complex.

The daily activities will be during the week-long school holidays for ages 6-12. Each camp begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m.

The Christmas camp is the next program, which will be December 17-21. The mid-winter camp is February 18-22, while the spring break camp is April 7-11.

Each weekly camp costs $65 per child and is limited to the first 100 registered children.

For further information, contact program coordinator Debra Banks at (770) 786-4373 ext. 14.

YOUTH BASKETBALL

The last day to register for the 2008 youth basketball season is Friday.

The cost is $75 for the first child and $65 for each additional sibling from ages 7-18. The training league is $55 for the first child and $45 for each additional sibling from ages 4-6.

Online registration is available through www.active.com for your convenience.

YOUTH TURKEY SHOOT

The Newton County Recreation Commission is hosting a turkey shoot from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Turner Lake Complex.

There are three different age groups: 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Participants must register by November 1. There is a limit of 15 per age group, as well. The cost is $5 per child.

The winner of the game will receive a frozen turkey.

For more information, contact the Newton County Recreation Commission at (770) 786-4373.

ADULT BASKETBALL

The Newton County Recreation Commission is offering adult basketball to the following leagues: men's open, church, industrial and women's open.

Registration will remain open until full or until November 9. In order to reserve your team's position, a $100 deposit per team is due by November 9.

The balance of the registration fee, which is based on the number of teams participating in the program, is due by November 30.

There will be a coaches meeting at 7 p.m. on November 20 at the Turner Lake Complex.

For further information, contact Barry Johnson at (770) 786-4373 ext. 34.