Summers Port provides sun and recreation for all ages

from Jersey County May 2023

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It may seem like electronic games and the Internet have shouldered out the old-fashioned outdoor summertime fun kids used to have. Those Norman Rockwell scenes of splashing in the pool, enjoying a cookout in the sunshine or joining a softball game on a grassy field might appear to be long gone. However, those activities and more are alive and well at Summers Port in Godfrey.

Summers Port was founded in 1960 as a club where kids and families can enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, tennis, softball, basketball and bar-bcueing in a safe, friendly atmosphere. The membersupported club provides a sense of community where people get to know each other and enjoy the social interaction often missing from formal, organized sports and recreation.

Kim Scheurer is a board member for Summers Port and speaks to the benefits of Summers Port membership. “It’s a great atmosphere,” she says. “We have tennis lessons and a diving team. It’s just great to see the kids put their electronics down and play with each other.” She explains there are actually fourth generation family members who currently belong to the club and that Summers Port is always interested in increasing membership.

“Membership makes a great gift for Christmas or any other occasion,” says Scheuer. “It’s something that can be used all summer long.”

Summers Port membership is open to anyone in the Riverbend area. Membership dues are $465 per year for a family or $320 for a single adult couple. There is a firsttime initiation fee of $175 and people can use the code “Advantage23” to get $75 off that one-time fee. Family membership includes an accompanying babysitter if needed. The club opens on Memorial Day weekend and runs all summer long. Club hours are 11am until 8pm, seven days a week. Members can bring a guest for a day for only $5. Scheuer notes that the fees amount to only $4 per day for fun for an entire family throughout the summer.

The club has one of the largest swimming and diving pools in the area.

The L-shaped pool is 25 yards by 25 meters big with depths ranging from shallow enough to walk in to deep enough for diving. A large wading pool is available for small children. Scheuer emphasizes that safety is a priority and that there are always two certified lifeguards on duty. The club hosts a swim team and a dive team and the pool provides lots of room for kids to just splash and play during the summertime.

Summers Port is located at 3120 Greenwood Lane in Godfrey. People can email questions or requests for additional information to summersportinfo@gmail. com and can also contact the club through the website. Information about activities and programs at Summers Port is also available on the club’s Facebook and Instagram pages. 3 summersport.net

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