Looking for a fun, safe environment where your kids can learn valuable concepts while interacting with their peers? Check out Clown Town in Tequesta!
Clown Town, also known as 'Poe Poe's Precinct', is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to "promoting laughter, love & happiness, and making a positive impression of law enforcement personnel to the children of our communities."
A Labor of Love
Clown Town is owned and operated by the dynamic husband & wife team of Police Corporal/Honor Guard Commander Derick Velez and Ashley Velez, also affectionately known by their clown names: 'Poe Poe and Giggles'. The concept of the business has been a gradual labor of love and the 'Poe Poe' character has taken many years of development. Derick shares, “Since I’ve been in law enforcement for 26 years, I’ve always wanted to teach the kids something of good with my character. Poe Poe is the clown that patrols Clown Town and keeps the kids safe.” Ashley explains how her husband inspired her to later develop her very own character. “I saw what light it brought to his life and the smiles he brought to the kids and even with the elderly. And I loved that feeling!”
Activities & Classes
At Poe Poe’s Precinct in Clown Town, a child’s ultimate fantasy world unfolds with a colorful clubhouse that is filled from wall-to-wall with every activity imaginable. The indoor play area includes a karaoke machine, arts & crafts tables, a movie theater, pool table, board games, video games, pet animals, musical instruments, computers, a performance stage, and even a dance floor! Parents can either drop off their kids or stick around and relax in the lounge area.
But Clown Town goes far beyond just fun and entertainment. There is also a learning component to the program where children can receive help with homework and one-on-one tutoring. Clown Town even offers their own educational classes which include themes such as: Stranger Danger, Bicycle Safety, Fire Safety, Drug Awareness, Kids Healthy Cooking & Fitness, and more. There are also regularly scheduled presentations by local firefighters, police officers, and other professionals.
Summer Schedule
Clown Town’s summer camp program is designed for ages 5-14 and runs until August 17, 2012 (7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Click HERE to view a full calendar of their activities and field trips. Camp rates are as follows:
Daily: 1 Child $35, 2 Siblings $55.
Weekly: 1 Child $140, 2 Siblings $170
Throughout the year, there are also daily activities, parent date nights, an afterschool pick-up program, birthday parties packages, and more!
Clown Town in located at 668 N. US Highway One, Tequesta, Florida (Publix's Countyline Plaza behind Seacoast National Bank). For more information, please call 561-972-4029 or email poepoesprecinct@gmail.com.
