The 10,045-square-foot center will be located next to the gym. And it will be capable of facilitating 50 youth and 100 teens.
It will include 10 multipurpose rooms that will accommodate a range of activities including a career room, sound studio, game area, life skills and learning center. There are also plans for separate outdoor areas for youth and teens.
The new Teen Enrichment Center will also serve as a model for other communities, said Lake County Commissioner Doug Shields. It s so important that we support young people who truly are our future, Shields said. The Teen Enrichment Center will host recreational, educational and enrichment programs for elementary, middle and high school students.
Recently, the city opened a resource center on County Road 468, with computers and instruction, so adults can look for jobs, improve their skills and be in touch with social services outlets.
Meanwhile, construction is underway for a swimming pool complex on Pine Street. Originally set to open by July 4, the city is now eyeing a potential formal opening date near Labor Day.
“I tell people that Leesburg is a family-oriented city, Christian said. Now, we have the infrastructure to build strong families.”
For more information on the groundbreaking ceremony, call Public Works at 352-435-9442.
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