Carteret County Parks & Recreation

Announcements & News

The recreation and intermediate league matches are played best out of 3 sets. Each set is played to 25 points. Each set must be won by two points.

The competitive league match is won by the team that wins 3 out of 5 sets. Each set will be played to 21 points. Fifth set (if required) will be played to 15 points. Each set must be won by 2 points.

Anticipated start date for games is May 18, 2026.
Tournament games will be held the week after the regular schedule ends.

For a complete list of rules for the 2026 season, or questions about availability and registration, please contact:
AnMarie Ivester @ 252-808-3301 or anmarie.ivester@carteretcountync.gov

Carteret County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp is coming soon! Join us for a summer full of fun, adventures and life long memories! Our camp is based out of Fort Benjamin Recreation Center, earliest drop off is 7:30am and latest pickup is 5:30pm. Field trips throughout the week, games, sports, arts and crafts and so much more! Our camp is for kids ages 7-11 costing $150/week, registration will be opening Monday April 6th. For more information or any questions please reach out to our staff at (252)222-5858 or email Darlene Austin(darlene.austin@carteretcountync.gov) or Jordan Aleixo(jordan.aleixo@carteretcountync.gov).

Summer Camp 2026
Ages 7-11
Location:
Fort Benjamin Recreation Center
100 McQueen Avenue
Newport, NC 28570

Schedule:
Week 1: June 15-19
Week 2: June 22-26
Week 3: July 6-10
Week 4: July 13-17
Week 5: July 20-24
Week 6: July 27-31
Week 7: Aug: 3-7

Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Full schedule each day including games, crafts, field trips, fun projects, outdoor adventures, sports, movies and more.

Join us for a trip to Mt. Olive for the NC Pickle Festival. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of downtown Mt. Olive as it transforms into a great spring event for all. Check out the vendors, browse the tractor show, try all the different foods this event has to offer and make sure to take in some music, located in various locations. The Museum is a great stop along the way as well, but definitely make sure to grab a pickle from the many Mt. Olive Pickle Company. It promises to be a great event with many more sites and activities, not to mention the local stores.

Saturday May 25

Leaving from Fort Benjamin Park at 8am, arriving at the festival grounds by 10:30, we will enjoy the day to the fullest, return time will be determined by the group, but our earliest return would be projected as 4pm, but may be later.
Registration fee is $20 which includes transportation to and from this location.