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 was last Friday. Anyone who did not sign up will be put on a waiting list.

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 youth turkey shoot from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on November 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 from each age group will also receive a free frozen turkey.

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