Each year we recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated leadership, dedication, and a positive impact in their school and community. By helping ease the financial burden of higher education, this program empowers students to pursue their goals with confidence, continuing the values of service, discipline, and community they’ve built through PAL.
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Programs
Learn how to get involved with PAL today.
Open gym nights give youth a safe, positive place to stay active, develop teamwork skills, and form meaningful connections with peers and mentors on and off the court. Games include basketball, pickleball, volleyball, & soccer.
- Days: Saturday, May 9th, June 6th, and June 20th
- Time: 6-9 p.m.
- Location: Port Orange REC Center | 4655 City Center Cir. Port Orange, FL 32129
Guidelines:
- Applicants must be past, or current members of the Port Orange Police Athletic League for at least one year. Applicants cannot be related to any member of the Port Orange PAL Board of Directors.
- Applicants need for financial assistance will be considered, but is not the only criteria.
- Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.8, verified by an official transcript.
- Applicants must enclose an official transcript in a sealed envelope from their high school.
- Applicants must submit a typewritten essay of at least 250 words, double spaced, with proper grammar and punctuation.
- The essay will answer the following question: If you had the opportunity to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?
- If selected, the applicant must be enrolled full-time in a college, university, or vocational/technical school for the fall term of 2026.
- Applicants must provide two (2) letters of recommendation demonstrating strong moral character, leadership skills, extracurricular activities, and community service.
- A letter from a school official on school letterhead.
- A letter from a community leader or organization on official letterhead.
- A letter from your place of community service on official letterhead.
- Applicants must include a recent photo (headshot) with their application packet.
- The application packet with required attachments must be postmarked no later than March 27, 2026.
- Application packets must be mailed to: The Port Orange Police Department at 4545 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Port Orange, FL 32129.
- Note: Hand delivered application packets will not be accepted. Incomplete packets or packets postmarked after March 27, 2026 will not be eligible for consideration.
PAL is partnering with MuSool Martial Arts to provide martial arts classes to PAL members. Starting Friday, April 10th, 2026, through May 22, 2026
- Day: Friday
- Time: Elementary through 7th grade 5-6 p.m. / 8th grade through high school 6-7 p.m.
- Location: MuSool Martial Arts, 5889 South Williamson Blvd, Unit 1313, Port Orange, FL
Junior camp is designed for learning & fun! Learn fundamentals of the swing, putting/chipping, etiquette, and on-course play.
- Days: June 29-July 1
- Time: 9a.m.-12 p.m.
- Location: 6231 Palm Vista St. Port Orange, FL
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Coming this Fall: Dodgeball
Explore the Aquarium and Rainforest. Includes a 30 minute educational presentation
Bowling, arcade, virtual reality games, pizza and fun at Back Alley Lanes!
- Day: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Location: 1008 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Bowling & Arcade | Back Alley Lanes
Monthly Art Classes | ArtHaus
- Days: June 8th & 22nd , July 13th & 27th
- Time: 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Location: Back Alley Lanes, 2400 S Ridgewood Ave, Ste 6, South Daytona, FL
Port orange PAL is partnering with D1 Port orange to provide fitness classes designed to help PAL members build strength, confidence, and overall athletic ability starting May 19th, 2026, through June 23rd, 2026!
Martial Arts Classes | MuSool Martial Arts
Port Orange PAL programs are designed to inspire and support youth through a balanced blend of athletics, creativity, and education. From engaging art classes and high-energy basketball and pickleball open gym nights to the junior lifeguard program focused on water safety skills and martial arts classes that build confidence, fitness, and awareness, we strive to empower every participant.
In addition, our senior scholarship program supports graduating students as they take the next step toward their future. Together, these offerings create a positive, enriching environment for our community. Be sure to check back often, as we’re always adding new activities.The Junior Lifeguard Program teaches youth ages 9-15 essential water safety skills, lifesaving techniques, and beach ecology.
- Days: July 30, 2026
- Time: 9a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: Dahlia Avenue Park
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Location: 3813 S Nova Road, Suite 104, Port Orange, FL
Open Gym Nights
Aquarium | Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure
Junior Lifeguard
PAL is partnering with the ArtHaus Foundation in 2026 to provide exciting new creative arts opportunities for our PAL members.
- Day: Next class is Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
- Time: 4-5 p.m.
- Location: ArtHaus Gallery | 4655 City Center Cir. Port Orange, FL 32129
Junior Golf Camp | Cypress Head Golf Course
Dodgeball will start in October 7, 2026. Registration begins August 3rd, 2026.
- Location: Port Orange REC Center | 4655 City Center Cir. Port Orange, FL 32129
- Days: Wednesdays + Saturdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 21, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m.