Port Orange Police Athletic League

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.

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.


  • Days: Rotating Saturdays starting Feb. 28, 2026
  • 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.

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Coming this Fall: Dodgeball

Where youth, law enforcement & community come together. 

ArtHaus | Monthly Art Classes
At Port Orange PAL, our programs are designed to inspire and support youth through a balance of athletics, creativity, and education. From high-energy basketball and pickleball open gym nights to the junior lifeguard program that builds leadership and water safety skills, we want PAL kids to feel empowered. In addition, our senior scholarship program helps graduating students take the next step toward their future. Together these programs create a positive and enriching environment. Check back often as we are regularly adding new activities.
Senior Scholarship
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
Basketball + Pickleball
Junior Lifeguard
PAL is partnering with the ArtHaus Foundation in 2026 to provide exciting new creative arts opportunities for our PAL members. To kick off this new collaboration, ArtHaus and PAL will host a Graffiti Showdown on:


  • Day: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, followed by monthly classes
  • Time: 4-5 p.m. 
  • Location: ArtHaus Gallery | 4655 City Center Cir. Port Orange, FL 32129
Dodgeball will start in October. Check back for registration details when we get closer to fall.


  • 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.