Police Athletic league (P.A.L.)

PALM BAY P.A.L. TEEN CENTER

190 Malabar Road SE, Suite 103

Palm Bay, FL 32907

Teen Center & Office: (321) 952-3530

Fax: (321) 952-3533

Leslee Brimer, Executive Director (321) 733-3089

Lin Badman, Police Officer (321) 733-3097

Kathy Sacino, Program Coordinator (321) 733-3096

Troy Cox, Administrative Coordinator (321) 733-3007

“Empowering our youth to become future leaders.”

The Police Athletic League (PAL) is a not-for-profit organization, 501 (c) (3) that is dedicated to the social developments of youth.  Our mission is to provide positive programs to assist our youth in improving the quality of life in our community.

In fulfilling this mission, PAL equips youth with the life skills needed for successful living through athletic, educational, social, and wellness programs.  Some of these programs include: 

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Non-members applying for PAL programs also need to complete a PAL Application form.

• Coming in June 2008 Summer Specialty Camps: 
  • Girls Basketball Camp
  • Co-ed Basketball Camp
  • Baseball Camp
  • Band Camp

•  Summer Day Camp

  Registration is NOW OPEN for 2008 PAL SUMMER TEEN CAMP. Teens: 12-17; Dates: June 9- August 15; Registration Fee: $135.00 per Camper per week includes FREE Annual PAL Membership.  Trips everyday to the Fun Spots on the Space Coast and Central Florida including all Theme Parks. Review the calendar for scheduled trips. Registration Form

•  Teen Center

                   Free for PAL members.  Friday and Saturday nights 6-10 

                   p.m.Billiards-Dancing-Air Hockey-Play Stations-Concessions

                   and MORE!

• Basketball  Spring Season is in progress. Youth Basketball Spring Schedule posted on Basketball Page. SUMMER Basketball Registration is now OPEN. Ages: 7-18 (on or before Sept. 1st). Season: June 15 - August 10 at Palm Bay Community Center on Sundays.

• Baseball

                  Summer PAL Baseball TEAM Organizational Meeting

                  Monday,  May 12 at 6:30pm at PAL Teen Center.

                  Contact: Troy Cox

• Fishing

                   Fishing Class started April 23rd at 6:30pm until 8pm at BCC

                   Palm Bay Campus. Class meets every Wednesday for 6 weeks.

                   Class also meets Saturdays, May 10th & 31st.

                   Cost is $35.00 for PAL Members; $55.00 for non-members.

                   Each Registrant receives their own Tackle Box and Rod & Reel.

                   Space is limited to the first 12 Kids. Contact: Kathy Sacino

• Martial Arts

                    Classes are held every Saturday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at

                    the PAL Teen Center .

                    Classes are on-going through the year.

                    Kids ages 7 - 17. Cost is $20.00 per month payable on the

                    1st Saturday of each month. Instructor is Dean Christo, 8th

                    Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate.  Contact Kathy Sacino for 

                    more information at the above listed number or e-mail address.

• Billiards

                     If you are interested in learning the game of Billiards---Contact:

                     Kathy Sacino.

• After-School Program

                     Monday through Wednesday, when Public Schools are in

                     session from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Transportation available

                     from Odyssey Charter School, Southwest Middle School and

                     Bayside High School. New and revised activities include local  

                     trips to parks, arcades, nature trails, and other fun activities. 

                     There will be a Billiards League (extra cost), computer lab,

                     homework assistance, and recreation time.  Cost is $25.00 per

                     semester with a PAL membership.  Parent or Guardian is

                     required to register their kids at the PAL Teen Center.  Contact

                     Kathy Sacino for more information at the above listed number.

• DJ Program

                     Teens are trained on professional equipment during Teen

                      Nights.  No charge for this program.

• Youth Directors Council (YDC) (Preparing youth for leadership)

                      This program is aimed at preparing young men and women,

                      ages 12 - 17, as future leaders in their community.  In the

                      YDC, special emphasis is placed on community service,

                       making your voice heard and earning your way in life by

                       empowering youth to make decisions, organize projects, and

                       manage their own organization.

• Police Explorers (Introducing youth to work in law enforcement)

            Police Explorers are young men and women ages 14- 

            21, who have an interest in law enforcement. The  

            program is sponsored by PAL and chartered under the

            Boy Scouts of America. Explorers are trained in

            various areas of law enforcement by volunteer Palm

            Bay Police Officers. Explorers also earn community

            service hours assisting various civic groups within the

            community.

 

• UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS            
  • Bunko Night Fundraiser-May 31
  • Wii Olympics at Beef O'Bradys-Bayside Lakes-June 26
  • PAL Fall Golf Fundraiser Classic at Habitat-Sept 13

• PAL Scholarship Fund  

These programs help build positive attitudes towards police officers, law enforcement agencies, and public awareness about the role of police officer.  PAL also contributes in building self-esteem, self-discipline and character in the youth who participate in our programs.  PAL is an essential part of the community influencing youth to display great citizenship to build a better future for Palm Bay.

A yearly fee of $20.00 per participant entitles the member to participate in the PAL Programs (additional fees for programs may be required).         

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