The Town of Canton has a full-time Recreational Director and operates from the Memorial Recreation Park on Penland Street. The Summer Program runs from June to August. Various bands and dance groups perform for the public on the covered outdoor stage at no charge to the public.
Refreshments are available at the concession stand.
Wednesday nights are reserved for church youth. Clases for ages 8 through 12 will be offered beginning June 26. The large sheds are booked early, so check with the Town Hall for reservation dates. Tony Setzer, Gardner Webb University's head coach, will lead a soccer camp July 17 to 21 for grades two through twelve. There will also be basketball, baseball and volleyball camps.