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The Farmington Recreation Center is committed to developing and offering diverse quality recreational opportunities in a safe and pleasant environment that nurture and enrich the lives of citizens of all ages in the community. Look inside for all of the fun classes and activities offered for children and youth in June and July. Don’t just sit around the house this summer, come out and play with us! The Recreation Center is a di- vision of the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs Department. Please visit www.fmtn.org to find out more about the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs Department and all it has to offer. Staff: Leslie Mueller Recreation Manager Andy Tarkington Recreation Sports Supervisor Curley Administrative Aide Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 10pm Saturday 8am to 4pm June - August 2013 Farmington Recreation Center 1101 Fairgrounds Road [PHONE REDACTED] You can now register online for classes at webtrac.fmtn.org F R I D A Y F U N S P E C IAL S- J u l y KIDS’ DOG SHOW Program: Bring your favorite pooch to the park and join in the excitement at the Kids’ Dog show. There will be all kinds of categories to enter your dog in so they can show off their stuff! Along with the show, there will be other dog lovin’ activities to participate in! And don’t forget to visit the photo booth to get a cool picture taken with your best canine friend! Pre-registration by Wednesday, July 10th is required for entries in the show. Ages: Children, 6-12 - Dogs, 6 months & older Location: Kiwanis Park Time: 9:30am - 11:00am Date: Friday, July 12 BALLS OF FUN! Program: Get ready for a high energy morning and come have a ball with us playing kickball, dodgeball, and every man for himself! Make sure you wear your tennis shoes! Picnic lunch will be included. Pre-registration by Thursday, July 18th is required for this event. Ages: 8-14 Limit: 30 Location: Kiwanis Park Fee: $5.00 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Date: Friday, July 19 f f SUMMER CARNIVAL Program: It’s carnival time again! Our annual end of the Summer Carnival will be held outdoors at Kiwanis Park! Come one come all to a morning full of fun! Try your luck at our crazy games and activities. There will be something for everyone! Ages: 4-14 Location: Kiwanis Park Fee: $1.00 Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm Date: Friday, July 26 The Farming committed to diverse qual in a safe and nurture and all ages in th ow nline s at mtn.org ---PAGE BREAK--- RACQUETBALL The Farmington Recreation Center offers five courts avail- able for hourly reservations Monday through Saturday. Court reservations can be made by calling 599-1184. Proper court shoes must be worn and eye guards are rec- ommended when playing racquetball. Racquets are avail- able for rent at $1.00 per racquet and eye guards are avail- able free of charge. Court Fees: $3.00 per person per hour GYM Want to just shoot some baskets or play in a quick pickup basketball game? Check out the Recreation Center’s open gym hours at the front desk! Fee: $1.00 per person per day When you love your workout, results come easily. That’s why Jazzercise blends aerobics, yoga, Pilates, and kickbox- ing movements into fun dance routines set to fresh music. All fitness levels are welcome! Schedule: M/W/F 8:30am-9:30am M/T/W/TH 5:30pm-6:30pm Saturday 8:30am-9:30am WALLYBALL Wallyball is a game played much like volleyball but on a racquetball court. The equipment is available at the Recre- ation Center. Only 3 of the racquetball courts are designed for Wallyball, so please specify “Wallyball” when reserving a court. Fee: $2.00 per person per hour WALKING Want to walk this summer, but not in the blazing hot sun? Come to the Recreation Center Monday through Friday from Noon till 1pm and walk in the cool air of the gym. Wednesdays at 7:00pm Saturdays at 10:00am Cost is $4 per class – TRY IT OUT!! $30 for 10 classes $50 for 20 classes $70 for 32 classes With Instructor Shirley Murphy. The routines feature interval- training sessions where fast and slow and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got ZUMBA! www.farmingtonzumba.com Page 1 Page 6 SPORTS AND FITNESS mingtonzumba.com T-BALL Program: Kids will have fun in this class while learning the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, and fielding. Bring a glove and join the fun! Ages: 4-6 Limit: 10 Location: Field #3 Softball Complex behind the Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $5.00 Time: Class I 8:15am-9:00am Class II 9:15am-10:00am Dates: June Session: Tues/Thurs June 4-27 July Session: Tues/Thurs July 2-25 SOFTBALL FUN Program: Want to just have some fun playing slow pitch soft- ball. First, we will all learn the basics of the game, practice a few skills, and then have fun playing some games Ages: 7-10 Limit: 20 Location: Field #3 Softball Complex behind the Recreation, Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $5.00 Time: 10:15am-11:30am Dates: June Session: Tues/Thurs June 4-27 July Session: Tues/Thurs July 2-25 more Kids’ sports and fitness VOLLEYBALL Program: Come have a blast and learn some fundamentals and drills worked into a game of volleyball. Ages: 9-14 Limit: 24 Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $5.00 Time: 2:00pm-3:15pm Dates: June Session: Mon/Wed June 3-26 July Session: Mon/Wed July 1-24 BASKETBALL Program: Learn fundamental basketball skills such as drib- bling, passing, and shooting. We will play activities that explore the game in ways that children will enjoy the sport. From begin- ners to those who have played before, come play the exciting, high energy game of basketball! Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $5.00 Ages: 6-12 Limit: 24 Time: Ages 6-8 9:45am-10:30am Ages 9-12 10:45am-12:00pm Dates: June Session: Mon/Wed June 3-26 July Session: Mon/Wed July 1-24 SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY Program: Come start your summer with us at our Kick- off Party! We will play games like limbo, horseshoes, and knockout. We will also be playing with giant parachutes and be doing relay races. We’ll have hot dogs, chips, and drinks for lunch, plus have root beer floats at the end of the party. Then we will finish the event by the kids challenging the 2013 Summer Recreation Staff to a game of Sand Volleyball! Pre- registration by Thursday, May 30th is required for this event! Date: Friday, May 31 Ages: 7-14 Location: Sand Volleyball Courts and Shelter Fairgrounds Rd. (Next to Aquatic Center) Fee: $5.00 Time: 10:00am-12:30pm SPLISH SPLASH! Program: Beat the heat this summer and join us for lots of splashin’ and soakin’ wet games. Pre-registration by Thurs- day, June 13th is required for this event. Ages: 6-14 Limit: 50 Location: Soccer Complex, Field Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $5.00 Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Date: Friday, June 14 PAJAMA JAM Program: Who does not like jamming out to music? We will be dancing to the Cupid Shuffle and the Electric Slide, playing Just Dance on the Wii, and you can even join in during Karaoke. There will be tons of music and we will have pizza for lunch. The best part is that you do not even have to get dressed up because we encourage everyone to come to this party in their pajamas! Pre-registration by Thursday, June 20th is required for this event! Ages: 7-14 Limit: 30 Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $5.00 Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Date: Friday, June 21 STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION AND PICNIC Program: Join us for some hot dogs and good old-fash- ioned 4th of July fun! Crafts, relays, games, and firecrakin’ fun! Don’t miss out on the celebration! Pre-registration by Thursday, June 27th is required for this event. Ages: 6-12 Limit: 40 Location: Civitan Park Shelter, South Fee: $5.00 Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Date: Friday, June 28 FUN FRIDAY SPECIALS - JUNE ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 5 Page 2 2013 summer recreation programs Session & Registration Dates: June Session: June 3 - June 28, 2013 June Session Tuesday - May 28, 2013 Registration: On-line registration begins at 8:00am at webtrac.fmtn.org Wednesday - May 29, 2013 Walk-in registration begins at 6:00pm at the Farmington Recreation Center All participants must be registered PRIOR to attending any class or activity. Participants will be allowed to register late as long as there are still openings in the class. Insufficient enrollments may result in class cancellations or rescheduling to next session as appropriate. Fees are non-refundable. Inclusion Statement: The Farmington Recreation Center encourages persons with special needs to participate in a variety of quality recreational activities. We invite you to register for classes and activities in our program that interest you. Please inform the staff, when registering, if you have special needs or need assistance. Based on the needs, there may be a preference for a care giver to accompany. preschool fun PRESCHOOL FUN IN THE PARK Program: Sign your preschoolers up to come play with us and spend time outdoors this summer! Leaders will provide activities including stories, singing and music, group games, and simple crafts. Bring your drink and snack each day and let’s have some fun! Ages: 3 – 5 *BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO BE SHOWN AT FIRST CLASS EACH SESSION Limit: 12 Location: Kiwanis Park Shelter Fee: $15.00 Time: 9:30am-11:30am Dates: June Session: CLASS I Mon-Thurs June 3-June 13 CLASS II Mon-Thurs June 17-June 27 July Session: CLASS III Mon-Thurs July 1-July 11 CLASS IV Mon-Thurs July 15-July 25 PRESCHOOL ADVENTURES Program: Join us for these exciting adventures! Follow us each of these days as we bring out the cowboy/cowgirl in all of us, have a luau, learn about water animals, and have a party with our favorite teddy bears. Come to one or come to them all! Each adventure will include a snack. Ages: 3-5 Limit: 12 Location: Veterans Park Fee: $5.00 per adventure Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Wednesday, June 5: Cowboy & Cowgirl Round-up Come join us if you want to know what it is like to be a cowboy or cowgirl. We will play a game of horse shoes, make a country inspired craft, and listen to a story. Wednesday, June 19: Hawaiian Party Join us for our Hawaiian Luau inspired party. We will learn to hula dance, make a hula skirt, and enjoy a fun story about Hawaii. Wednesday, July 3: Water World Do you like to swim? Come join us and learn about animals that live in the water. We will play water inspired games, cre- ate an animal craft, and listen to a story! Please bring a towel because you might get a little wet! Wednesday, July 17: Teddy Time Join us for this fun adventure where you can bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal. We will play games with the teddy bears, make a craft, and listen to a story. Kids’ sports and fitness SPORTS SAMPLER Program: Hey all you little sports fans! Register for this one week class where you get to play a different sport each day! We will play soccer, t-ball, basketball, and track & field. Wear your tennis shoes and bring lots of energy! Ages: 4-6 Limit: 12 Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $5.00 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Dates: June Session: Mon-Thurs June 17-20 July Session: Mon-Thurs July 8-11 BOWLING Program: Strikes, spares, gutters...these classes are designed for the recreational and first time bowler. Classes include instruc- tion in equipment selection, score keeping and proper bowling technique. Location: Bowlero Lanes, 3704 E. Main St. Fee: $20.00 Ages: 6-7 Limit: 16 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Date: Tues/Thurs June 4-27 Ages: 8-12 Limit: 20 Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Date: Tues/Thurs June 4-27 BOWL-A-RAMA Program: Get out of the heat this summer and join us at Bowle- ro Lanes in Farmington for a Summer Bowling Party!! Two hours of bowling fun, a hot dog, chips, a drink, and shoe rental are all included when you sign up for our party. Plus, prizes will be given to several lucky bowlers! Don’t miss out! Space is limited, so sign up today!! Ages: 6-12 Limit: 40 Location: Bowlero Lanes, 3704 E. Main St. Fee: $12.00 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Date: Wednesday, July 10 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCCER Program: This is a beginner’s class where the students will have fun learning the fundamentals of soccer such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and kicking. Location: Soccer Complex, Field Fairgrounds Rd. Ages: 4-12 Limit: 16 (Ages 4-6) 20 (Ages 7-12) Fee: $5.00 Time: Ages 4-6 9:00am-10:00am 11:00am-12:00pm Ages 7-12 10:00am-11:00am Dates: June Session: Mon/Wed/Fri June 3-28 July Session: Mon/Wed/Fri July 1-24 INTERMEDIATE SOCCER Program: For those that already play the game of soccer and know the fundamentals, come improve your skills in this more challenging class. Location: Soccer Complex, Field Fairgrounds Rd. Ages: 7-12 Limit: 20 Fee: $5.00 Time: 8:00am-9:00am Dates: June Session: Mon/Wed/Fri June 3-28 July Session: Mon/Wed/Fri July 1-24 TENNIS Program: Summer fun Jr. Development Tennis Camps will be offered at the Farmington Sports/Tennis Complex on LaPlata Hwy. Camps will provide an introduction to the game of tennis including instruction on techniques, rules, and strategies. Each Camp session will provide one hour of instruction beginnning on Monday and ending on Thursday with Fridays optional for rain make-ups. Each participant needs to wear comfortable clothing, athletic shoes, and a hat/visor. Also bring sunscreen, a water bottle, tennis racquet (or borrow one from the park), a positive attitude, and a desire to have fun! Fee: $20.00/camp session Location: Farmington Sports/Tennis Complex on La Plata Hwy. June 3-6 Australian Open 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over June 10-13 Grand Slam 8:30am-9:30 am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30 am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30 am 11 & over June 17-20 French Open 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over June 24-27 Winners 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over July 1- July 5* Fireworks *(July 4 is a holiday) 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over July 8-11 Wimbledon 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over July 15-18 Grand Slam 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over July 22-25 Challenge 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over July 29-Aug 1 US OPEN 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over Aug 5 – Aug 8 Rock-n-Roll 8:30am-9:30am (4 - 5 - 6) 9:30am-10:30am (7 – 8) (9 -10) 10:30am-11:30am 11 & over July Session: July 1 - July 26, 2013 (no classes will be held on July 4) July Session Tuesday - June 25, 2013 Registration: On-line registration begins at 8:00am at webtrac.fmtn.org Wednesday - June 26, 2013 Walk-in registration begins at 6:00pm at the Farmington Recreation Center ---PAGE BREAK--- E Page 3 Page 4 The mission of the HMCT is to build the love of theater and promote self-confidence and teamwork skills in Farmington’s youth. HMCT uses professional actors to perform with and direct the children in a children’s play. HMCT is operated by Sandstone Productions. The children in the program will: • Participate in theatre with professionals • Learn basic musical theatre skills • Learn basic dance steps • Memorize all songs/lines for the production • Learn the value of theatre while having fun! More info: www.fmtn.org/sandstone Program: The youth in each session will have 1 performance of Willy Wonka at the end of the session. Ages: 8 - 12 Limit: 30 Location: All classes and performances at the Fee: $15.00 Time: 8:30am-10:15am Lions Wilderness Amphitheater. Dates: June Session July Session Class: Mon-Thu June 3-26 Class: Mon-Thu July 1-24 Performance: Wed, June 26-8:00pm Performance: Wed, July 24 - 8:00pm CRAFTY IMAGINATIONS Program: Get crafty! In this class, kids will make simple and imaginative projects each day. It’s sure to get messy, so please bring an old shirt to wear! Ages: 4 - 5 Limit: 10 Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $15.00 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Dates: June Session: Tues/Thurs June 4-27 July Session: Tues/Thurs July 2-25 Kids’ Craft Activities CRAZY ABOUT CRAFTS! Program: Do you have a great imagination? Are you crazy about crafts? If yes, then this is the class for you! And you will be able to take home all of the fun and cool crafts you make! Be sure to wear an old paint shirt. Ages: 6 - 10 Limit: 15 Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $15.00 Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm Dates: June Session: Tues/Thurs June 4-27 July Session: Tues/Thurs July 2-25 E Kids’ Cooking classes KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Program: Grab an apron and let’s have some fun in the kitchen! If you sign up for this class that is exactly what you will do! We will learn how to read recipes, how to measure ingredients, and how to properly use various utensils. Then we will create all kinds of yummy dishes and treats! Limit: 10 Location: Sycamore Park Community Center - Kitchen, 1051 Sycamore Street Fee: $20.00 Ages: 7-9 Time: 9:00am-10:30am Date: June Session: Tues/Wed/Thurs June 4-20 July Session: Tues/Wed/Thurs July 2-18 Ages: 10-14 Time: 10:45am-12:15pm Date: June Session: Tues/Wed/Thurs June 4-20 July Session: Tues/Wed/Thurs July 2-18 PIZZA MAKING PARTY Program: Everyone loves pizza!! Join our party to create, make, and eat your own delicious pizza! Ages: 7-14 Limit: 15 Location: Sycamore Park Community Center - Kitchen, 1051 Sycamore Street Fee: $5.00 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Date: Tuesday, June 25 CUPCAKES, FROSTING, SPRINKLES, & MORE Program: Got a sweet tooth? Join us and learn how to bake and decorate fun and delicious cupcakes. Ages: 7-14 Limit: 15 Location: Sycamore Park Community Center - Kitchen, 1051 Sycamore Street Fee: $5.00 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Date: Tuesday, July 23 kool summer day camps! CHILLIN’ AT THE REC! Program: We know you want to just chill this summer, so why not come chill with us? This camp will have plenty of games and activities that are all about the “freeze”. Be prepared to get wet when we play fun games with water. On Friday of this week we will go to the Fun Friday Special “Splish Splash”. Don’t miss out on all the fun! Participants must bring a lunch and two snacks each day. Ages: 7-13 Limit: 30 Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $50.00 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Date: Mon-Fri June 10-14 STARTASTIC Program: Come join us for this fantastic camp that will land you among the stars. We will have games and activi- ties, not only about constellations, but also about our favor- ite movie stars and the Fourth of July! We will watch a movie about what is out there beyond our world, make crafts for the 4th of July, and even have a day to come dressed up as your favorite “star”. On Friday we will attend the Fun Friday Special called Star Spangled Celebration and Picnic. You are sure to become star crazy this week! Participants must bring a lunch and two snacks each day. Ages: 7-13 Limit: 30 Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $50.00 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Date: Mon-Fri June 24-28 ALL SORTS OF SPORTS Program: Whether you already have a favorite sport or you have not tried any, you are sure to have a ball during this camp! We will be playing tons of games that relate to many different sports, such as crab kick, wallyball, dodge- ball, bowling, and basketball. We will watch a movie about a sport we do not have here in Farmington. On Friday we will go to the Fun Friday Special called Balls of Fun. Don’t miss out on all the ‘ball’riffic fun. Participants must bring a lunch and one snack each day. Ages: 7-13 Limit: 30 Location: Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. Fee: $50.00 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm Date: Mon-Fri July 15-19