Programs

New Bern Parks & Recreation is currently registering for the Believing in Education, Achievement and Responsibility (B.E.A.R.) Afterschool Program. This afterschool program offers youth from kindergarten through 8th grade a combination of education, recreation, and socialization in a safe and creative atmosphere. The program picks up participants from the New Bern area elementary and middle schools, which are listed below. The B.E.A.R. Afterschool Program will begin Monday, August 29, 2022. The weekly fees are $35.00 for Residents and $50.00 for Non-Residents. Any field trip fees are not included.

Elementary Schools
Oaks Road
J.T. Barber
Trent Park
Ben D. Quinn
Brinson
Bangert
Creekside

Middle Schools
Grover C. Fields
H.J. MacDonald

The B.E.A.R. Afterschool program has two locations:
Jasper G. Hayes Omega Center
800 Cedar Street
Monday – Thursday 2:30- 6:00pm

West New Bern Recreation Center
1225 Pinetree Drive
Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 6:00pm

Applications are available at West New Bern Recreation Center, or you can register online at NewBernNC.gov. For more information please contact West New Bern Recreation Center at 252-639-2912.