Grab your favorite controller and power on this summer with Kingsport Parks and Recreation’s specialty e-sports camp.

The week-long camp takes place June 1 through June 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex Douglass Room (401 Louis Street). Open to children and teens ages 6 to 15. Registration is $50 per city resident and $60 per non-city resident.

Campers will be playing and instructed each day about different e-games, including Fortnite, Rocket League, Mario Kart, Fall Guys and LEGO Fortnite.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation will provide four Xbox Series X systems, four PlayStation 5 systems and a Nintendo Switch, though campers can bring their own console/controller with them to play on.

Throughout the week, campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to enhance their gaming abilities across multiple genres and platforms.

“But it’s not all about competition,” explained Program Administrator Nate Williams. “We also believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive community where gamers can share their passion, make new friends and collaborate with like-minded individuals.”

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4vNy9pT. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then searching for “camp” in the search bar.

For information about other events, activities and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

A select number of streets in the Lynn Garden community will receive asphalt preservation treatment beginning next week.

Pavement Technology Inc., will be performing the work for the City of Kingsport beginning approximately May 26 (weather permitting). The work will take approximately one week to complete.

Some of the roads receiving treatment include ones near the Lynn View Community Center, including Virginia Street, Ridgecrest Avenue, Madison Street, Aesque Street, Cooper Street, Gillenwater Drive, Oak Drive Circle and Stapleton Drive.

Pavement Technology Inc., will be distributing door knockers the day before selected streets receive this maintenance effort. Motorists should use caution in these areas and seek alternate routes if possible, during this time.

The city appreciates your patience during this road improvement process. For more information about Kingsport’s paving efforts, visit www.pavekingsport.com.

Basketball provides young boys and girls a wide range of benefits – from providing discipline, improving physical health and building confidence, to learning teamwork and communication skills.

And to top it all off – the game of basketball is fun and exciting for players of all ages.

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is offering a one-day Basketball Camp at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street) on June 27 with sessions for two different age groups:

• Ages 8 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Ages 12 to 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

During this one-day camp, participants of all skills levels will learn basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shooting and passing, along with teamwork and game play. No prior basketball experience is required.

The cost is $20 per participant, and the camps will be held at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex. (301 Louis Street).

“Whether your child is just getting started or looking to improve their game, this camp is a great opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends on the court,” said Program Administrator Erin Larkin.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/4dS6wVB. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “basketball” in the search bar.

For information about other programs, events and activities from Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.