Poulsbo Parks and Recreation
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Poulsbo Parks and Recreation
Registration To Register Registration begins as soon as you receive this brochure or see it on the website, and will continue until classes are full or are canceled due to lack of students. Registration for programs is ongoing. Online registration is not available. Please note that some classes fill quickly, so send in your registrations as soon as possible. Classes may be canceled if minimum enrollment has not been met five business days before class start date. Please note that some checks are payable to the instructor. City Parks & Trails Special Events and Family Activities ASSUME THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR YOUR CLASS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY IF THE CLASS IS FULL OR IF THERE ARE ANY CLASS CHANGES. Table of Contents Sales Tax As you read through this brochure, several recreation programs and trip selections will now have sales tax added to the price. This is a recent update by the state to programs offered through park and recreation departments. Refund/Credit Policy**** 6-7 Preschool Programs Learn and Grow Preschool 8-12 8 Gymnastics 13-15 Youth Programs After School Activities Sports, Sailing Summer Camps 16-26 20-21 22-25 26-33 Adult Programs Fitness, Sports & Sailing 34-43 44-49 Senior Programs & Excursions 50-54 55 56 To reserve one of two community sign boards; or a room at the recreation center or a shelter facility at Raab Park, Liberty Bay Park or Nelson Park, call the Parks and Recreation Office at 360-779-9898. A reservation fee is charged for sign and facility rentals. Round Up for Recreation This is a fee-reduction/scholarship program, which you, the community, can support with donations. The building is located at 19540 Front Street in Poulsbo. Monday-Thursday: 8am-6:30pm Friday 8am-5pm If weather is questionable, please call the Recreation Center at 360-779-9898 before traveling to a parks & recreation sponsored program to confirm that the program and staff are available. 2 Facility Reservations and Community Sign Boards People with disabilities are welcome to participate in classes and activities. If you have any special needs related to participating in an activity, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 360-779-9898 (TTY/TDD at 360-7791483). Recreation Center Hours 4-5 North Kitsap Community Pool General Information The department may cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment and refunds (or credits) will be issued. You may withdraw at any time up to five working days prior to the first day of class or program. Your payment, less an administrative fee of $5, will be applied as credit towards future programs. There will be no credit given to a patron who withdraws from a program with less than 5 days unless someone else is found to take that place. Americans with Disabilities Act Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Any time you register for a program and want to give a little back to your community in need, just “round up” your payment amount and we’ll put it into the fund. A space has been provided for you on the registration form on page 3. For instance, if a gymnastics class costs $35, you could round up the payment to $40. $5 would then go into the Round Up for Recreation fund. Thank you for helping. 360.779.9898 Registration SIGN ME UP! There are 3 easy ways to register for programs: Mail In Mail registration form & check to: Poulsbo Parks & Recreation 200 NE Moe Street Poulsbo, WA 98370 Phone or Fax Walk In Drop off your form & payment to Parks & Recreation Office 19540 Front Street, Poulsbo Register by phone by calling 360.779.9898 and using a Credit Card; or fax to: 360.779.5917 M-Th 8:00 am-6:30 pm Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm Please print Parent/Guardian or Primary account holder information Adult Last Name:________________________First Name:_________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________ City, State Zip Email:_______________________________________________________________ Phone: (c) _________________(h)_________________(w)____________________ 0.00 Credit Card payment - Visa / Mastercard / Discover / Card #_________________________________Exp Date______3 digit code_____ WAIVER OF LIABILITY: ALL participants or guardians are requested to sign the following release. I/We assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation including transportation to & from the activities and do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the City of Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department, park supervisors, instructors and persons transporting myself or my/our child for any claim arising out of any injury to myself or my/our child. PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: I grant full permission to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this program promotion of the Poulsbo Parks and Recreation. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: The City will not tolerate harassment of any kind that is made by employees or patrons towards employees or patrons. Harassment is defined as verbal or physical conduct that demeans or shows hostility or aversion toward another person. If a participant does not agree with the decision, an appeal to the Mayor is the final option. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature (ADULT PARTICIPANT OR PARENT) Date www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 3 City Parks http://www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks/parks_parks_trails.htm Poulsbo’s Urban Forestry Program The 7-member appointed Poulsbo Tree Board consists of arborists, nursery and landscape professionals, and citizens, all volunteering their time. They contribute to Poulsbo’s attractiveness and vitality through proper tree management. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every other month beginning in January, 7 pm at City Hall. Citizen participation from inside or outside of the city is welcomed. Up-to-date information and agendas can be found at http://www.cityofpoulsbo.com/ parks/parks_tree_board.htm The Poulsbo Trails Day event will be held on Saturday, June 2. Please watch the website for updated information after May 1. . 4 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 City Parks Poulsbo city parks are open year around, and posted hours are “dawn-to-dusk”. For information about the city parks, including rentals and facilities available, call Parks and Recreation at 360-779-9898. 1 College Marketplace Ball Fields * Undeveloped 9 Betty Iverson Kiwanis Park * Open play areas * An accessible playground * A picnic shelter and BBQs 2 Poulsbo’s Fish Park * 26.25 acre piece on Dogfish Creek * Nature park including habitat 10 Forest Rock Hills Park restoration & interpretive signage * Playground * Trails, boardwalk and viewing * Trails and picnic areas platforms 11 Hattaland Park 3 Nelson Park * Open space * A picnic shelter with tables (avail- * Benches, trails, ponds, wetlands able for private rental) * Restrooms, benches, BBQ grills 12 Centennial Park * Playground * Pergolas, Picnic tables, trails * Nelson Family farmhouse (care- * Footbridges over Dogfish Creek taker’s residence) * The Martinson Cabin Museum, 13 Wilderness Park operated by the Poulsbo Historical * Trails Society 14 Austurbruin Park 4 American Legion Park * Playground * Trails, Playground, Restrooms * Picnic areas and trails 5 Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park (formerly Liberty Bay) * Kvelstad Pavilion (available for private rental) * Restrooms, picnic areas, and a great view of Liberty Bay * A boardwalk that takes walkers to American Legion Park 6 Net Shed Vista * Liberty Bay viewing area * Picnic tables and benches 7 Lions Park * Two tennis courts * Restrooms and picnic areas * Playground 15 Frank Raab Park * Community P-Patch and Youth Gardens * A picnic shelter (available for private rental) * Playground and playfield * Stage, restrooms * Horseshoe pits & sand volleyball court * Full sized basketball court * 1/3 mile walking trail * A leash free area for dogs * Skate Park Poulsbo Park and Recreation Commission 8 Oyster Plant Park * A viewing pier and picnic tables * Small boat launch The appointed Poulsbo Parks & Recreation Commission meets the 4th Monday of every other month beginning in February; 7:00 pm in the City Council chambers. Please check our website for updated meeting information. The public is welcome! www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 5 Special Events & Family Activities 6 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Special Events & Family Activities www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 7 Preschool Programs 8 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Preschool Programs Mommy & Me Movement 4 wks Michelle Mendoza of the Dance Within Studio. This class is best for moms of infants in a wearable sling and toddlers up to age 4; prenatal mothers also welcome. Moms with non-walking babies please bring a baby sling and a blanket. Dance Within Studio, Poulsbo. Fri Fri May 4-25 Jun 22-Jul 13 10-11a 10-11a Keiki Hula (Hula for Little Ones) $52 $52 4 wks Bernie Robinson. This beginning class will introduce Hawaiian hula dancing in basic movements and choreography. Children ages 3-8 will experience culture, language and music. Recreation Center. Tue Tue May 15-Jun 5 Jun 19- Jul 10 1-2p 1-2p $43 $43 4 wks Dance with Me-Movement and Music Sara Milov of InMotion Performing Arts Studio. This instructor-led class is for parents and children ages 1-3 ½, using music, props, and instruments to explore movement. A great way to introduce your child to dance with the comfort of a familiar face. InMotion Dance Studio, Poulsbo. Tue Tue Apr 17-May 8 May 22-Jun 12 9:45-10:30a 9:45-10:30a Fairy Tale Ballet $45 $45 4 wks Sara Milov of InMotion Performing Arts Studio. Calling all would-be princesses and ballerinas, ages 3-6. Spend each week exploring different fairy tale stories though music and dance. Basic ballet movement, story and props will bring each story to life. Tights, leotard & ballet shoes are recommended – not color or style specific. InMotion Dance Studio, Poulsbo. Tue Tue Apr 17-May 8 May 22-Jun 12 10:30-11:15a 10:30-11:15a $45 $45 Dance to the Beat: Kids Hip Hop 4 wks Mandy Williams. Does your 5-7 year old love to dance around your living room? Or does he or she just love to run and play, and you wonder where all of that energy comes from? Hip hop dance is the perfect outlet where your kids can direct their abundant energy and also develop enhanced motor skills, while having lots of fun! Mandy Williams has taught hip hop for four years and loves working with kids to help them progress in dance and develop into confident individuals. No class on May 28. InMotion Dance Studio, Poulsbo. Mon Apr 16-May 7 5-6p Mon May 21-Jun 18 5-6p www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks $32 $32 Kindermusik® Up In the Sky 4 wks Judy Lawrence. Music and movement classes for children ages 1-5, accompanied by an adult. This session’s story is Someone Bigger, about a boy who wants to take over the reins of the family kite. After class, read it at home, then grab a scarf or handkerchief and imitate the up and down crouching, reaching, and running associated with flying a kitejust like the boy in our story. Your family guide includes activities you can easily incorporate into your day to reinforce our counting and color-learning activities in class. Home kit includes a three-bell jingle instrument, CD, and family guide (includes the class story Someone Bigger). A materials fee of $16 is payable to the instructor at class. Recreation Center Kitchen. Tue Apr 10-May 1 10-10:45a Creative Messy Painting $49 6 wks Colleen Doeleman. This class is designed for children ages 2½ years and older (and their parents or grandparents) who wish to explore the world of creative colors while making a mess! Your little loved ones will get a chance to create many fun messy art projects, while satisfying their natural curiosity and stimulating their imaginations. Painting is a fun and wonderful way to express creativity and imagination, while building self-esteem. Spring projects include Mother’s Day gifts, Father’s Day gifts, and much more. A supply fee of $30 per session is payable to the instructor at the first class. Parent/caregiver participation is required and day care and home school children are encouraged to join in on the fun. Recreation Center Kitchen. Fri Apr 27-Jun 1 9:45-10:30a $63 Drop-ins for Creative Messy Painting Drop-ins for these classes are for those older students with a no-school day who have younger siblings already enrolled in Creative Messy Painting. Please enroll older siblings ASAP to ensure that class supplies will be available. An additional supply fee of a few dollars may apply. Fri Apr 27-Jun 1 $15 per child, per class. 9:45-10:30a Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 9 Preschool Programs Registration Cabin Fever Come join other parents and preschoolaged children during a time to run around and just be a kid. You are welcome to play on our climbing equipment or bring your own toys to the padded “big room” at the Recreation Center. P.S. The parents are the supervisors; food/drinks are not allowed in the big room. Please call for dates and times. Fee: $3 per child sales tax $ .26 Storybook Cooking $3.26 4 wks Laura Rencher. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy this class as we explore the world of cooking through storybooks. Each week we will listen to a fun story and then use the story’s theme to create our cooking project. In addition to cooking, we will also make a craft and participate in a game or activity. This is a great way to introduce your child to cooking without having to worry about cleaning up your kitchen. Recreation Center Kitchen. Wed May 9 -30 10-11a $48 Nature Adventure 4 wks Laura Rencher. This is an opportunity for preschoolers or homeschoolers and their parent or adult friends to learn about nature. Class is geared mostly for preschoolers but last time many older siblings enjoyed the class too. Explore the forest, ponds, streams, and meadows of Poulsbo’s Fish Park with Naturalist Laura Rencher. You will be guided through hands-on activities and sensory exploration. All participating family members must be registered. Poulsbo’s Fish Park. Mon Jun 4-25 10-11a Baby and Me Yoga $60 4 wks Well Being Yoga. Take time to connect peacefully with your little one and reconnect with yourself. This class splits its time between restorative yoga for new parents and yoga playtime for baby. Each class also allows time to build community among a group of like-minded parents. A workshop consisting of four sessions for babies 2 months to precrawling. Well Being Yoga, Poulsbo. Mon Apr 30-May 21 10:45-11:45a Sports Shorts - Sports for Tots $79 Pre-school Sports Laura Rencher. This program is designed to inspire an interest and introduction to physical sports for ages 3-6. Are you ready to let the kids burn some energy through games and activities? Children will have an opportunity to explore basic concepts of sports and develop skills like kicking, throwing, and hitting. We will practice skills for development into soccer, t-ball, soccer and basketball, as well as develop social skills such as taking turns, following directions and playing with others. Most classes are held rain or shine. No class on July 3. Basketball- Vinland Elem; TeeBall & Soccer-Raab Park, Poulsbo. Basketball 5 wks Age 3 Thu May 10-Jun 7 4:50-5:20p $44 Age 4/5 Thu May 10-Jun 7 5:30-6:15p $52 Gr K-1st Thu May 10-Jun 7 4-4:45p $52 Dusty Bottom Tee Ball 5 wks Age 3 Tue May 8-Jun 5 4:30-5p $44 Age 4/5 Tue May 8-Jun 5 5:15-6p $52 Summer Soccer 4 wks Age 3 Tue Jun 26-Jul 24 4:30-5p Age 4/5 Tue Jun 26-Jul 24 5:10-5:55p Age 5/6 Tue Jun 26-Jul 24 6-6:45p $36 $44 $44 4 wks Laura Rencher. Children ages 1½ to 2½ will have an opportunity to explore basic concepts of sports and develop skills like kicking, throwing, and hitting. We will explore movement through games and activities, as well as develop social skills such as how to take turns and follow directions. Recreation Center Gym. Wed 10 May 9-30 11:30a-12n $36 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Preschool Programs & Camps Summer Magic 4 classes / 2 classes Preschool Staff. Summer Magic is a weekly “summer camp” designed for children ages 3-5 years old. This is a great way for preschoolers to meet new friends and have fun during the summer. Each 2-hour class includes circle time, art activities, music and movement, story time, snack and social interaction. Recreation Center Preschool Room. M-Th 9:30-11:30a $65 per session* * Week of Jul 2&3 $32.50 Jun 25-28 Jul 2 & 3* Jul 9-12 Jul 16-19 Jul 23-26 Jul 30-Aug 2 Aug 6-9 Aug 13-16 Going Camping 4th of July Fun At the Farm If You Give A Pig A Pancake (Laura Numeroff Books) In the Ocean Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Pirates Ahoy Silly Dr. Seuss Summer Creative Painting Camp Colleen Doeleman. This class is designed for school age students who wish to create unique art projects while they explore the world of creative painting. You will enjoy learning color basics while you stimulate your creative imagination. You will have the opportunity to select from unusual painting materials as you create exciting art projects fashioned from a selection of artist materials that will be available to you during class. A supply fee of $35 per student is payable to the instructor at the first class. Tue-Fri Jun 26-29 9:45-11:15a $82 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 11; only $72! Preschool Ballerina Camp: Fairy Tale Ballet! 4 classes InMotion Performing Arts Studio Staff. Kids ages 3-5, join us for fairy tale mania! Our days will be filled with the Creative Movement class, introducing the fundamentals of ballet along with special ballerina crafts, guest performers and snack time. So grab your best ballerina clothes and come join in. Space is limited so don’t wait to enroll, we expect to fill up! Each camper should bring their own snack, juice will be provided. Tights, leotard & ballet shoes are recommended – not color or style specific. InMotion Dance Studio, Poulsbo. M-Th Jul 23-26 9:30-11:30a $85 M-Th Aug 13-16 9:30-11:30a $85 Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 weeks prior, only $75! www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks 4 classes Ballerina Camp: Cinderella and Friends InMotion Performing Arts Studio Staff. Kids ages 6-8 will spend each camp focusing around a different ballet (Cinderella, Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, etc.) Dancers will work on the fundamentals of ballet along with special crafts, guest performers, story and a snack. Space is limited so don’t wait to enroll, we expect to fill up! Each camper should bring their own snack, juice will be provided. Ballet shoes required. InMotion dance Studio, Poulsbo. M-Th Jul 23-26 9:30-11:30a $85 M-Th Aug 13-16 9:30-11:30a $85 Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 weeks prior, only $75! Nature Day Camp 4 classes Must have completed 1st grade: Perfect for older siblings during Summer Magic! Laura Rencher. Explore the outdoors by learning about birds, insects, spiders, and mammals as we explore the ponds, meadows, forests and streams. We will learn about bird adaptations, discover the life cycle of insects and amphibians, and investigate predator/ prey relationships of mammals. We will play games, make crafts, and go on adventures. Meet at Nelson Park; Camp will be held at Nelson Park and Fish Park. M-Th Aug 20-23 9a-12p $109 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Aug 6: only $72! Preschool Nature Day Camp 4 classes Laura Rencher. Kids ages 4-6 will explore the outdoors by learning about birds, insects, spiders, and mammals as we explore the ponds, meadows, forests and streams. We will learn about bird adaptations, discover the life cycle of insects and amphibians, and investigate predator/prey relationships of mammals. We will play games, make crafts, and go on adventures. Meet at Nelson Park; Camp will be held at Nelson Park and Fish Park. M-Th Aug 13-16 9:30-11:30a $84 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 30; only $74! Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 11 Preschool Programs & Camps Storybook Cooking Camp 3 classes Laura Rencher. Ages 3-5. Come join us as we explore the world of cooking through storybooks. Each day we will listen to a fun story and then use the story’s theme to create our cooking project. In addition to cooking, we will also do a craft and a game or activity. Recreation Center Kitchen. M/T/W Jul 16-18 10-11a $53 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by July 2; only $43! 2 classes Little Rancher’s Horse Camp: Introduction to Horses and Farm Animals Stephanie Ryan. Calling all Little Wranglers, grab your boots and jeans and mosey on up to The Ryan Ranch to saddle up. Children ages 3-5 will help with the care of the ponies and other farm animals. Each day they will ride (with a lead line and a hands-on instructor), feed the farm pets, garden, participate in an art activity and have a snack. Instructor Stephanie Ryan has been teaching horsemanship for over twenty years and is a Washington state certified teacher K-8. Sign up for one session or both. Space is limited. Ryan Ranch, Poulsbo. Tue/Wed Tue/Wed Jul 10-11 Jul 17-18 10a-12n 10a-12n $89 $89 Mini Camp for Mini Gymnasts 3 classes Kris Goodfellow & Gymnastics Staff. Three days of gymnastics fun! This camp is for boys and girls ages 4-6 with little or no gymnastics experience. Camp will cover tumbling, balance beams, bars, vault, rings and a small art project. A snack will be provided. Please make sure we are aware in advance of campers with special needs or food allergies. Sign up for one camp or all. Recreation Center Gym. T/W/Th Jun 26-28 1:30-3:30p $72 T/W/Th Aug 21-23 1:30-3:30p $72 Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 weeks prior; only $62! Preschool Sports Camp: Intro to Sports 3 classes Laura Rencher. A mini sports camp for your mini athlete. Campers ages 4 -6 will learn the basics of basketball, soccer, track, and tee-ball. We will practice running, throwing, hitting, catching and kicking through the use of fun activities and games. We will also make a craft and have a snack. Raab Park, unless rain; then local elementary school. T/W/Th Jul 10-12 9-11a $69 M/T/W Aug 6-8 9-11a $69 Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 weeks prior, only $59! Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 weeks prior, only $79! 12 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Gymnastics Parent -Tot Kris Goodfellow (M)/ Sheila Moore(Th). Children ages 18-36 months and their parents will work on their motor skills in a safe and playful environment. This class is child led and loosely structured allowing parents and tots access to all gymnastics equipment for lots of fun and exploration. Parent participation is required and siblings are not allowed to participate unless they are registered for the class. No class on May 28. Mon Thu Mon 9:30-10a 9:20-9:50a 9:30-10a 4/16-5/7 4/19-5/10 6/25-7/9 5/21-6/18 5/24-6/14 7/16-7/30 8/13-8/27 $32 / 4 wks $32 / 4wks $28 /3 wks Tumbling Tots: Age 3 Kris Goodfellow. Students will be introduced to the basic skills of gymnastics. Focus is on developing coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. We will also develop social skills such as how to take turns, how to follow directions and how to work with others. This is a fully structured class. Parent participation is encouraged if necessary. No class on May 28 or June 14. Mon Wed Thu Mon 10:15-10:45a 9:20-9:50a 11:40a-12:10p 10:15-10:45a 4/16-5/7 4/18-5/9 4/19-5/10 6/25-7/9 5/21-6/18 5/23-6/13 5/24-6/21 7/16-7/30 8/13-8/27 $39 / 4 wks $39 / 4 wks $39 / 4 wks $31 / 3-wks Kindergym: Ages 4-6 Kris Goodfellow. Students will be introduced to basic tumbling skills, balance beam & bar work, vaulting technique, rings and rope. Class focus is on coordination, strength and spatial awareness. No class on May 28 or June 14. Mon Thu Thu Mon 11:30a-12:15p 10-10:45a 1-1:45p 11:30a-12:15p 4/16-5/7 4/19-5/10 4/19-5/10 6/25-7/9 www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks 5/21-6/18 5/24-6/14 5/24-6/21 7/16-7/30 8/13-8/27 $49 / 4 wks $49 / 4 wks $49 / 4 wks $43 / 3 wks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 13 Gymnastics Kindergym II: Ages 4-6 Kris Goodfellow. Gymnastics for students who have already completed several Tumbling Tots or Kindergym classes and are ready for a more advanced class. Students will need to have mastered several basic skills. This class is similar to beginning gymnastics but caters to the younger gymnast. Instructor permission required. Wed Wed 10-10:45a 1p-1:45p 4/18-5/9 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/13 5/23-6/13 $49 / 4 wks $49 / 4 wks Kindergym II students are encouraged to register for the Beginning Gymnastic classes or camps for the summer Beginning Gym: Ages 6-12 Kris Goodfellow. Students will be introduced to basic tumbling skills, balance beam & bar work, vaulting technique, rings and rope. Class focus will be on strength, flexibility and confidence building. Tue Thu Thu 6-6:50p 5-5:50p 5-5:50p 4/17-5/8 4/19-5/10 6/28-7/12 5/22-6/12 5/24-6/14 7/19-8/2 8/16-8/30 $49 / 4 wks $49 / 4 wks $43 / 3 wks Intermediate Gym: Ages 6-12 Kris Goodfellow. Building on skills learned in the beginning class. Students need to know all body positions, backward rolls and cartwheels. Thu Thu 6-6:50p 6-6:50p 4/19-5/10 6/28-7/12 5/24-6/14 7/19-8/2 8/16-8/30 $49 / 4 wks $43 / 3 wks Advanced Gym: Tue-Age 8 & up; Wed-Age 5-8 Kris Goodfellow. This class is for the serious gymnast who has completed several intermediate classes and has mastered a 3-second handstand. Instructor permission is required. No class July 4. Tue Wed 5-5:50p 4-4:50p 4/17-5/8 4/18-5/9 5/22-6/12 5/23-6/13 $49 / 4 wks $49 / 4 wks Summer Session (all ages) Wed 4-5:20p 6/27-7/11 Wed 4-5:20p 7/18-8/1 8/15-8/29 $43 / 2 wks $43 / 3 wks Private Gymnastics Our gymnastics staff is available for private instruction. Hourly rates vary. For more information please see the front desk or call 360-779-9898. Mini Camp for Mini Gymnasts 3 classes Kris Goodfellow & Gymnastics Staff. Three days of gymnastics fun! This camp is for boys and girls ages 4-6 with little or no gymnastics experience. Camp will cover tumbling, balance beams, bars, vault, rings and a small art project. A snack will be provided. Please make sure we are aware in advance of campers with special needs. Sign up for one or both. Recreation Center Gym. T/W/Th Jun 26-28 1:30-3:30p $72 T/W/Th Aug 21-23 1:30-3:30p $72 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by 2 weeks prior; only $62! Gymnastics Camp: Ages 6-11 Kris Goodfellow & Gymnastics Staff. This 2-day camp packs a full session of gymnastics into 4 hours of gymnastics. Work on tumbling, bars, beam, vault and rings. Includes gymnastics, dance and conditioning for strength and flexibility. Campers need to bring a water bottle and a snack. Recreation Center Gym. Beginning W/Th Jun 27 & 28 9:30-11:30a $58 W/Th Jul 11 & 12 9:30-11:30a $58 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by 2 weeks prior; only $48! Intermediate & Advanced W/Th W/Th 14 Jul 18 & 19 9:30-11:30a $58 Aug 15 & 16 9:30-11:30a $58 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by 2 weeks prior; only $48! Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Gymnastics Middle School & High School Gymnastics 5 wks NKHS coach Kris Goodfellow and Kingston HS Coach Sheila Moore will work with girls in 6th-11th grade who have little or no experience but want to participate on the high school teams this winter, or those girls who were on the team last year and want to build on their skills. This is the only time the WIAA allows high school coaches to coach off-season. Coach time is volunteered. Class cost covers gym rental and insurance. Please call and leave a message for Kris or Sheila (360.779.9898) if you have any questions. Registration is through Parks and Recreation; deadline to register is June 20. Class will be cancelled if a minimum of 8 registrations has not been received by that date. Once minimum has been met, drop-ins will be accepted for $20 per class. The drop-in fee must be paid and waiver signed by the parent at the Parks and Recreation office prior to class. Class held at Zero Gravity Athletics. Mon Jun 25-Jul 23 2-4p $52 www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Private Gymnastics Our gymnastics staff is available for private instruction. Hourly rates vary. For more information please see the front desk or call 360-779-9898. Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 15 Youth Programs Art on August Afternoons: Wed, Aug 1, 8, & 15, 3-4p. Children ages 4-8. Create beautiful art projects, such as hand puppets, wooden toys and more. Free! All materials will be provided. Please call the library for more information. Poulsbo Library Children’s and Family Programs The Poulsbo Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library is located at 700 Lincoln Rd NE in Poulsbo. For more information on their programs, please call them at (360) 779-2915, or visit their website at www.krl.org. All programs are free. The library will be closed on Mon, May 28, Wed, Jul 4 & Mon, Sep 3. Storytimes: Stories, songs, puppets and flannel board tales for children ages infant-6 years. Spring storytime programs run Apr 9-Jun 1; Summer storytime programs run Jun 26-Aug 17. * Spring only; special programs will be offered during the summer. **Special programs on Jul 17 & 31. Babies (1-18 mo) Tue 1p Toddlers (18 mo-3 yrs) 10:30a AND 11:30a Wed Preschool (3-5 yrs) 10:30a AND 11:30a ** Tue Preschool (3-5 yrs) 10:30a AND 11:30a. * Fri Pajama (2-6 yrs) Mon Teens Read this Summer! Summer Reading kicks off for teens Sat, Jun 9, 10a to 5p. All teens are welcome to come in, sign up and get started reading the books they WANT to read. Read for ten hours to earn a prize paperback book for sure and a ticket to the Kitsap County Fair while supplies last. Any teen reading 100 hours or more this summer will also earn a custom designed tshirt. Check us out at www.krl.org for Teen Events at the Poulsbo Library All Summer Long! 7p * Summer Reading Program: Opening DayJun 9, 10a-5p. “Dream Big – Read” at the Poulsbo Library this summer. Read or be read to for ten hours this summer and receive a free paperback book! Sign up any time, starting Jun 9; Special “Goodie Bags” will be given to those that sign up during the Jun 9 opening day event. Reading Buddies: Fri, Jun 29-Aug 17, 10:30a.. Bring your preschool or young school age child to the Poulsbo Library to meet with their special teen “Reading Buddy”. Our “Big Kids” will share books, stories and puzzles with your young children and show them how much fun reading can be! Legos at the Library: Thu, Jul 12-Aug 16, 2-3:30p. Children ages 4-10. Drop in Lego building using buckets of Legos. Join us each Thursday for a Legopalooza! 16 Teens Volunteer @ the Library Poulsbo library is looking for a few good teens to assist with all kinds of programs and events this summer. We’re looking for Reading Buddies, Summer Reading Event Greeters, Craft Program Assistants, and more. If you are interested, come to our Teen Volunteer Orientation on Thu, May 31 at 4p or email [email protected]. Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Teen Volunteer Interns Wanted! Poulsbo Parks and Recreation seeks dedicated teen volunteers to assist our professional instructors with youth programs. Interns will gain valuable work experience while earning community service hours. Qualified youth will be age 13 or older; enjoy children; have a positive and enthusiastic attitude; have an interest in arts, crafts, sports and other recreational activities; be dependable and a positive role model. Interns will need to make a time commitment that will vary depending upon the season. Spring session could be 1-4 hours per week for up to 5 weeks; summer session could include weekly camps and a commitment of 2-20 hours for an entire week. For more information, call Kris Goodfellow at 360-779-9898. Applications are available at www.cityofpoulsbo.com. 360.779.9898 Youth Programs Raab Park Youth Garden This summer join WSU Master Gardeners and Poulsbo Garden Club Volunteers on Mondays from 10:30a to 12:30p at Raab Park Children’s Garden for garden and craft activities. Plant, harvest and make take-home craft items. One or more adults must accompany each group of children and a $1 donation is requested. The purpose of the garden is to involve children, families, and the public in learning about sustainable organic gardening. Each week the children help us grow and harvest our vegetables for the Fishline Food Bank in Poulsbo. No program Jul 2. Jun 25-Stepping Stones & Seed Planting Come make your own garden stepping stone. Bring a disposable pie or cake pan and beads, tiles, shells or stones to make a design in the concrete. Plant some nasturtium seeds and go on an Explore the Garden hunt. Jul 30-Plants & How We Use Them Learn about the many plants in Raab Garden. Not all of them are for eating! Make a Seed and Bead necklace. Munch a bit from the Garden Tasting Tray and make a garden banner by “pounding” a flower. Jul 9-Soil, Worms & Sprouting Seeds Find out what is in a seed. Make a seed sprouting experiment to take home. Construct a newspaper pot and plant a seed for your home garden. Meet Mr. Worm in the worm box. Aug 6-Sunflowers, Birds, & Garden Wildlife Look for evidence of birds and other animals in the garden. See what the bees are up to and feed the birds. Make a bird feeder and create sunflower art to take home. Jul 16-Butterflies & Ladybugs Learn how insects help our garden and go on a Bug Safari. Release some ladybugs in the garden. Make a butterfly print and an egg carton caterpillar to take home. Aug 13-Pacific Northwest Plants & Their Uses Join members of local First Nation groups to learn about native plants and how they were used long ago and are still being used today. July 23-Planting in Unbelievable Containers What can you do with an old boot or a single left over garden glove? Miss Jill can help you grow a plant in it! Bring your own container or use one of ours to make a garden planter to take home. Help construct a Fairy Garden. Aug 20-Wonderful Messy Art Day To celebrate another season in Raab Garden, come to our last presentation of the year for Art in the Garden. Put your handprint on the garden shed. Spray paint a garden banner to take home. Make a necklace. See what is on the Mystery Table and make your own special treasure from what is there. www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 17 Youth Programs Music Composition Class 6 wks Alina Haws. Singers and songwriters ages 6 to 13 will look at the elements of songwriting (lyrics, melody, accompaniment, etc). As a class and in small groups, we’ll write a few songs of our own. We will analyze how other composers set up their songs and model a few compositions after a few different composers. At the end of the session, we’ll record our songs and have our own CD’s to take home! Recreation Center Preschool Room. Mon Beginning Guitar Private Acoustic or Electric Guitar lessons, designed for beginners ages 8 and older, will teach the FUNdamentals of guitar including reading music notation, tablature, basic chords and strumming techniques. Lessons run for 4 week, and are 30 minutes long. Lessons will be scheduled between 4 and 6 pm. Limited to four students, so sign up early. Students will need to bring their own guitars in good working condition. We have FUN and home practice increases success. Get schooled in cool…start learning some wicked sweet guitar! A $9 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first session. This will include picks and a music book with CD. Lesson dates may be subject to change. Recreation Center. Tue Thu Tue Thu 4 wks Apr 10-May 1 Apr 12-May 3 Jul 10-31 Jul 12-Aug 2 Acting Class for Musical Theater $95 $95 $95 $95 6 wks Alina Haws. Kids ages 8 and up will pick 2-3 different Broadway songs and do a short scene for each, including singing, a few lines and choreography. In class, we will work on stage presence, developing a character, learning simple choreography, dancing and singing at the same time, and confidence. Recreation Center Gym/Kitchen. Thu Apr 19 - May 24 4:30-5:30p Community Youth Choir $44 6 wks Grades K- 6 Alina Haws. Does your child love to sing? Your child will enjoy singing with their friends while learning about quality music and teamwork. This class will teach confidence through practice and will inspire them to love and learn music. We will sing everything from a few classical songs to the latest contemporary songs! Each session concludes with a performance; spring performance will be held during the last class. Recreation Center Gym. Mon 18 Apr 16- May 21 4:30-5:15p $44 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Apr 16- May 21 5:15-6p Cheer/Hip Hop $44 5 wks Meghan Ottomano and Hava Criss. This is not just another “Pop, Lock and Drop it” class for kids ages 6-12. In this program, participants will learn how to move fluidly to the rhythm of popular G-rated songs while acquiring cheer technique. This includes projecting your voice, learning a variety of jumps and cheer stunts and how to distribute your weight evenly while dancing. Meghan is a co-captain of the NKHS Cheer Squad. Hava is a district champion Hip Hopper. They are choreographers at KCMT and have taught and performed together for the past 5 years. Recreation Center Gym. Sat Apr 14- May 12 9:30-10:30a Beginning Irish Dance $38 6 wks Jenny Kolln, Rowan Fae Irish Dancers. Ages 5 and up. New dancers will learn the FUNdamentals of Irish dance, basic steps and beginning dances (solo and group). Dancers who wish to continue beyond their first lessons will refine technique while adding more steps and dances to their repertoire. One Saturday class may be held per session for make-ups and a list of dates will be handed out at the first class. A materials fee of $10 is due to instructor at the first class. InMotion Performing Arts Studio, Poulsbo. Tue Tue Apr 10-May 15 4:30-5:10p May 22-Jun 26 4:30-5:10p Intermediate Irish Dance $77 $77 6 wks Instructor permission required. Jenny Kolln, Rowan Fae Irish Dancers. Combining softshoe and hardshoe in one class, dancers who have performed all four beginning-level steps will increase proficiency of Irish dance technique and continue to master more complicated steps and dances. One Saturday class may be held per session for make-ups and a list of dates will be handed out at the first class. A materials fee of $10 is due to instructor at the first class. InMotion Performing Arts Studio, Poulsbo. Tue Tue Apr 10-May 15 5-6:30p May 22-Jun 26 5-6:30p $182 $182 360.779.9898 Youth Programs Irish Dance- Performance Prep 4 wks Jenny Kolln, Rowan Fae Irish Dancers. As Rowan Fae prepares for our annual grand performance at the Kitsap Arts and Crafts Fair, everyone is welcome to join us. We invite dancers of all ages and stages, Irish instrument dabblers, costumers, storytellers and stage crew assistants; we need you all to be a part of our grand Ceili. There is nothing more Irish than friends gathering to share their love of the dance, the music and the culture. Sláinte! Location to be determined. Beginner Performance Prep Tue Jul 3-24 4:30-5:30 $50 Tue Jul 3-24 5-6:30p $122 Intermediate Performance Prep Basic Belly Dance 4 wks Christine Swanson. The ancient art of Middle Eastern dance is for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. We’ll use veils, finger cymbals, and learn basic moves and choreography. Be beautiful and fit just as you are! Perfect for middle school and high school girls ages 11 – 17. The Dance Within Studio. Wed Apr 18-May 9 2:30-3:30p Wed May 23-Jun 13 2:30-3:30p www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks $52 $52 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 19 Youth Programs Stranger Danger Class Sketching and Drawing II 6 wks Brad Pugh. Continue developing your drawing and sketching expertise with an in depth exploration of the fundamentals you have gained in the previous class. We will do exercises to broaden & sharpen your skills in pencil, pen & ink. We will also explore the use of charcoal, pastels and washes. Vinland Elem. Art Room or Recreation Center. Mon Apr 16-May 21 5:15-6p $51 Creative with Clay 2 classes Cynthia Levenstein of Rosie Creek Pottery Studio, Suquamish. This two-part series is a low pressure opportunity to play three dimensionally and explore form, design and structure. In the first class we will build with low fire clay using pinch, coil and sculpture methods to make objects and vessels. The following Saturday, we’ll explore glazing options for our bisque fired pieces. For ages 7-12. A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the first class of each session. Rosie Creek Pottery Studio, Suquamish. Sat Apr 14 & 21 10:30a-12p $75 Sat Sat Apr 21 Apr 28 9-10:30a AND 10:30a-12p $75 Sat Sat Apr 28 May 5 9-10:30a AND 10:30a-12p $75 Bully Buster Class Sponsored and taught by UKO Karate School. Give your child, age 7 to 13 the skills to deal with bullies. We will learn four verbal strategies for verbal attacks, the importance of good manners, emotional control, the difference between intentional and unintentional bullies, the importance of standing up for yourself, when to take action, types of actions that can be taken, the appropriate level of response for actions, and the importance of talking to parents. We will also talk and practice fighting distance, targets, and strikes that can be used if you must defend yourself. We will try to stuff all this into a 1 hour class! Recreation Center. Sat Apr 28 20 4-5p $10 per family Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Sponsored and taught by UKO Karate School. Help protect your children, ages 6-12, with this Stranger Danger Class. We will cover React, Release, and Run, Danger Zone, Body Language, the one technique that can stop the bad guy from choosing you 95% of the time. We will practice how to get out of grabs, kicks and striking techniques, how to yell and what to yell. We also talk about how a bad guy might try to fool you, your intuition muscle, target areas that can be hit, and much more. Students will also receive a 60 minute DVD on Stranger Danger. Recreation Center. Sat May 12 4-5p $10 per family AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS After School Archery 5 wks Brian Goodfellow. This archery class will be geared towards teaching beginning archers ages 8 & older in a safe environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of archery, including the nine steps to the ten ring and parts of the bow and arrow. The class will also strive to promote ideas that are important in life as well as archery, such as good sportsmanship, safety, and a desire to better oneself in whatever one does. Students will need to provide their own recurve bow, 3 arrows and a wrist guard. Info on where to purchase will be available at registration. Vinland Elementary. Thu May 3-31 3:45-4:45p After School Hip Hop $67 5 wks Hava Criss. This is not just another “Pop Lock and Drop it” class for kids ages 6-12. In this program, participants will learn how to move fluidly to the rhythm of popular G-rated songs. Hava is a district champion Hip Hopper and choreographer for KCMT. Poulsbo Elementary. Wed Apr 18-May 16 3-3:45p After School Arts & Crafts $34 3 wks Denise Johnson (Vinland & Poulsbo) or Brad Pugh (Wolfle). Come and join the fun as students are introduced to a variety of art and craft projects. All fun types of creative expression! Material fees are included. K-5th at Vinland Wed Wed Apr 18-May 2 May 16-30 K-5th at Poulsbo Elem Thu Thu Apr 19-May 3 May 17-31 K-5th at Wolfle Wed Wed Apr 18-May 2 May 16-30 3-3:45p 3-3:45p $38 $38 3-3:45p 3-3:45p $38 $38 3-3:45p 3-3:45p $38 $38 360.779.9898 Youth Programs After School Hula Dance 4 wks Bernie Pualei Robinson. K-5th grade. This after-school hula class includes learning basic hula steps and motions. A simple hula will be taught during each session. Students will learn Hawaiian culture, music and dance from teacher Bernie Robinson who was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has been teaching hula for about 20 years. Students should bring water. Optional fee of $10 for CD and notebook. Vinland Elementary. Tue Tue Apr 24-May 15 May 22-Jun 12 3:45-4:45p 3:45-4:45p $39 $39 After School Introduction to Irish Dance 4wks Jenny Kolln, Rowan Fae Irish Dancers. K-5th grade. Come learn the FUNdamentals of Irish dance, including basic steps and Ceili dances (group folk dances). We will begin with basic dance concepts that lead to beginning Irish dance steps. Ceili dances focus on patterns and team-work rather than particular steps. No special dance shoes are required. Wear comfortable clothing. K-5th at Poulsbo Elem Tue May 8-29 3-3:45p $38 Tue Apr 10-May 1 3:50-4:20p $38 K-5th at Wolfle www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks 4 wks After School Introduction to Karate UKO Karate School. This is a beginning 4-week course in Karate. Students will learn how to punch, 3 types of kicks, 5 blocks, and 6 stances used in Karate. We also discuss important Karate attitudes like, paying attention, practice to improve, mastery, never giving up, good manners, and more. Come in clothes loose enough for exercise. No class May 28. K-5th at Poulsbo Elem Mon Apr 16-May 7 4-4:45p $22 Mon May 14-Jun 11 4-4:45p $22 K-5th at Vinland Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 21 Youth Sports Summer Archery & Open Range Teens- don’t miss out on our great dance classes listed in the adult dance section! 4 wks Self Defense for Woman and Children Dorie Stein. Gain discipline and movements for practical self defense. Students learn calming techniques, tips for everyday physical protection and practical application. This class could save your life. Those who are injured or disabled are encouraged to participate. No class May 19. The Dance Within Studio, Poulsbo. Sat Apr 14-May 5 1-2p Sat Jun 2-23 1-2p $52 $52 Self Defense for the College Freshman Mike Cain. Sending your child off to college or letting them move out on their own can be a scary thought for any parent. Your child will learn how to protect themselves in this informative class taught by martial arts instructor, Mike Cain. Class includes hands-on instruction in how to defend against choking, punching, grabbing and pushing. No hard hitting or throws. You will learn about pressure points, joint locks and practical application for self defense. There is controlled contact as you learn the various moves. Recreation Center Fitness Room. Sat Sat Jun 2 Aug 4 12-2p 12-2p Archery $35 $35 5 wks Brian Goodfellow. This archery class will be geared toward teaching beginning archers ages 8 & older in a safe environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of archery, including the nine steps to the ten ring and parts of the bow and arrow. The class will also strive to promote ideas that are important in life as well as archery, such as good sportsmanship, safety, and a desire to better oneself in whatever one does. Students will need to provide their own recurve bow, 3 arrows and a wrist guard. Info on where to purchase will be available at registration. Vinland Elementary. Thu May 3-31 22 5-6p $67 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 3 wks Brian Goodfellow. This archery class will be geared toward teaching beginning archers ages 8 & older in a safe environment. Students will learn the fundamentals of archery, including the nine steps to the ten ring and parts of the bow and arrow. The class will also strive to promote ideas that are important in life as well as archery, such as good sportsmanship, safety, and a desire to better oneself in whatever one does. All Archery Equipment provided by 4H. Raab Park. Beginning class Thu Thu Jun 7-21 Jul 5-19 4-4:45p 4-4:45p $52 $52 Open Range- Experienced shooters welcome Thu Thu Jun 7-21 Jul 5-19 5-6p 5-6p $36 $36 Thunderbolts Track This fun-filled and focused club is open to all kids, ages 7-14, interested in learning the fundamentals of track and field, while at the same time learning lifetime habits of physical fitness, goal-setting, and keeping a positive attitude. Our coaches offer a fun and nurturing environment which also provides a competitive edge for young athletes. Events include middle and long distance running, sprints, long jump, standing broad jump, hurdles, soft javelin, one home track meet and Hershey meet qualifier. No class on May 28. Poulsbo Middle School Track. M/W Apr 18 –Jun 6 6-7:30p $89 More than one child in your immediate family signing up for Thunderbolts? Take $10 off each additional registration! Hershey Track Meet Event! Wednesday, June 6th! Ages 7-14 can compete; only ages 9-14 can advance to next Hershey’s meet. Kitsap residents have the opportunity to compete in the Hershey’s local track meet! The event will be held on Wednesday, June 6th, at North Kitsap High School stadium. All competitors can compete in 3 events; either 2 field events and 1 running event OR 2 running events and 1 field event. Relays are considered a running event. Events include: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 meter runs, a 4 x 100 relay, standing long jump and softball throw. Register at Poulsbo Parks and Recreation prior to the meet OR Registrations will be taken on site, starting 4:30p. Events start promptly at 5:30p, Wed, Jun 6th! Participation is free!! Rain-out makeup date is Friday, June 8th! Volunteers needed!!! Please call Joe at 360-7311938 if you have a couple hours to spare for this great community event! 360.779.9898 Youth Sports Ryan Ranch Horse Camp Est. 1992 This summer enroll your kids in a fun and exciting horsemanship program. Ages 6 and up Western riding Riding every day!!! Educational curriculum Horses and equipment provided 2012 Camp Schedule Monday through Thursday 9am until Noon daily Boots with a small heel required Release of Liability form must be signed on the first day of camp Session 1 Fencing 6 wks Beginners & Intermediate/Advanced Alex Kerson. Our fencing program for ages 10 & up continues to grow as our students gain in skills and knowledge. We offer Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced classes! The instruction and conditioning is excellent! Learn the Greco method of “Kipnis/Burch”. Understand the ancient art of swordplay by learning the basic movements of parries and attacks. Build your confidence and mental discipline through fencing. Progress at your own speed. You must have your own gear. Experienced fencers welcomed! Poulsbo/Kingston schools. Beginners: 5:30-7p Intermediate/Advanced: 7-9p Tu/Th Apr 10-May 17 $89 Tu/Th May 22-Jun 28 $89 Tu/Th Jul 10-Aug 16 $89 Equipment starter kits are available on the Internet. Approximate costs for foil, chest protector, glove and helmet is $140. Find a mistake? It is our policy to include something for everyone. Since some people like to find errors, we regularly include a few in our publications to meet this need. Session 2 June 25,26,27,28 July 9,10,11,12 Session 3 Session 4 July 16,17,18,19 July 23,24,25,26 $225 per student Limited to 12 students per class Classes fill up quickly! Visit our website: ryanranchhorsecamp.com Stephanie Ryan 360-394-3685 23185 Rhododendron Ln NW Poulsbo, WA 98370 Email: [email protected] www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 23 Youth Sports Coaches, Coaches, Coaches! It’s never been more important! Families, community, and individuals joining together for our young people. In order to be successful, youth sports programs need caring, compassionate adults who are willing to devote some of their limited time to the kids. You don’t have to be an expert on the sport of choice! We have lots of helpful resources, including people that are willing to help you help our kids enjoy themselves. This is quality time for our young people. They are practicing physical and mental skills, interacting with their peers and adults in a healthy atmosphere, and learning the ability to compete towards a goal as a team and as an individual. Call Joe at Parks and Rec, 7311938, for more information on this valuable opportunity. Recycle previously purchased Purple and Gold Jerseys! If you have a purple and gold jersey used in the Parks and Rec basketball program that is still in good condition (no tears, numbers clearly visible, and clean), you can turn them in for a $5.00 credit. Also, if you wish to purchase a used jersey, the cost is $5.00! Interested in being a Basketball Official? For all people interested in refereeing youth basketball, please contact Joe Schiel at 360-731-1938. Basketball: Spring Recreational Boys and Girls Grades 3-8 Our Spring Basketball program is expanding!! We will now have opportunities for boys and girls starting at 3rd grade! Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is taking signups for all athletes, with teams hitting the courts in late March as they form. Games will start mid-April. Spring basketball games will be jointly conducted with SKYAA, a South Kitsap youth organization. There will be divisions for 3/4th; 5/6th and 7/8th graders. Officiated games are played during weekday evenings in NK and SK gyms. Fee: $89 sales tax: $7.65 Total: $96.65 NK Reversible Jersey, if needed: Fee: $23.02 sales tax: $1.98 Total: $25 Coaches needed! NK, CK, Bainbridge Island gyms. Game dates: Mon-Thu Apr 23 -Jun 7 24 Volleyball: Spring Girls Recreational League! Grades 5-9 To our community adults that have played volleyball in the past – this will be our 6th season, and the response has been fantastic! Great training, very positive atmosphere for the girls to compete, and they are getting the preparation they need to compete for their school teams! We need you, the adults, with some volleyball experience and energy to help teach our young ladies this exciting sport. Games will be officiated by regulation officials. Practices and games will be weekdays, Mon-Thu. We are offering volleyball through Poulsbo Parks and Recreation, drawing players from the NK, BI, and CK areas. There will be 8 games per team starting late April and going through Jun 8th. There will be 5/6th and 7-9th grade divisions. There could be some travel required to gyms in Central Kitsap and BI. Practices will start late March/early April, or as soon as your team forms! Weekday evenings Fee: $95 Sales tax: $8.17 Late Mar-June 8 Total: $103.17 Basketball: Fall County Recreational Girls Grades 3-8; Boys Grades 3-6 Registration starts in August! Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is taking signups for all athletes, with teams hitting the courts as they form after school starts. Games will start in late Sept. Fall basketball games will be jointly conducted with SKYAA, a South Kitsap youth organization. There will be 3/4th and 5/6th divisions for boys and girls, and 7/8th girls only. Officiated games are played during weekday evenings Sept-Nov 23 in NK and SK gyms. Fee: $89 sales tax: $7.65 Total: $96.65 NK Reversible Jersey, if needed: Fee: $23.02 sales tax: $1.98 Total: $25 Basketball: Fall County Boys Boys Grades 7-8 Registration starts in August! Get your first league session in now with games on Sundays in Poulsbo area gyms. 8 games which includes an end of season tourney Oct 13/14th. Normal schedule will be two games per day. Team Release Forms and fees must be submitted prior to Sep 10! Sun Sep 16-Oct 14 Team fee: $455.80 sales tax: $39.20 Total: $495 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Youth Sports Western Washington Girls Basketball Girls Grades 5-11 Registration starts in August! Prepare your team for your school season! The league will play normal HS rules, 20-minute halves, double headers each Sunday to provide game training for your team. There will be divisions for HS JV Girls (9/10/11) and MS Girls (5/6 & 7/8). Team Release forms and fees must be submitted prior to Sep 14! Sun Sep 23-Nov 11 10 games which includes an EOS tourney Nov th 10/11 Team fee: $547.88 sales tax $47.12 Total: $595 Volleyball: Fall Girls Recreational League Girls Grades 5-9 Registration starts in August! Coaches and Interested Adults needed! Fall volleyball through Poulsbo Parks and Recreation, drawing players from the NK and CK areas. There will be 8 games per team starting late September and going through Nov. 16. There will be 5/6th and 7-9th grade divisions. There is some travel required to gyms in Central Kitsap. Practices will start early Sept, or as soon as your team forms! Weekday evenings Fee: $95 Sales tax: $8.17 Sep-Nov 16 Total: $103.17 www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks NKHS Sail Racing Team: Fall and Spring NK Girls & Boys Grades 8-12 Coach Matt Mikkelborg. Sponsored by Poulsbo Parks and Recreation and the Olympic Sailing Foundation. Matt will coach the Fall Singlehand Sailing with practices after school, Tue-Thu, 2:30-5:30p, with optional regattas on weekends. Some previous sailing experience required. The spring season team will be competing Doublehand and Team Racing, sailing primarily in FJ’s and Vanguard 15’s. Practice is Mon-Thu, 2:30-5:30p with competition most weekends. No previous sailing experience required. The fall season is for building skills in single-handed sailing and racing in Bytes and Lasers. Some fund-raising participation may be required of all team members. Port of Poulsbo. Fall team sailing: T/W/Th Sept-Oct 2:30-5:30p $89 Spring team sailing: M-Th Feb-May 2:30-5:30p $169 Home and away regattas most Saturdays and some Sundays. For more information on high school sailing visit: www.highschoolsailingusa.org and www.nwisa.org Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 25 Youth Camps KYSS: Kitsap Youth Summer Symphony Teen Volunteer Interns Wanted! Poulsbo Parks and Recreation seeks dedicated teen volunteers to assist our professional instructors with youth programs. Interns will gain valuable work experience while earning community service hours. Qualified youth will be age 13 or older; enjoy children; have a positive and enthusiastic attitude; have an interest in arts, crafts, sports and other recreational activities; be dependable and a positive role model. Interns will need to make a time commitment that will vary depending upon the season. Spring session could be 1-4 hours per week for up to 5 weeks; summer session could include weekly camps and a commitment of 2-20 hours for an entire week. For more information, call Kris Goodfellow at 360-779-9898. Applications are available at www.cityofpoulsbo.com. 1 wk Ages 8-18 or as arranged with Camp Director Lara Moore, Camp Director. KYSS provides an affordable and fun playing opportunity for young musicians of all experience levels in a summer day-camp setting. Students participate in full symphony orchestra, sectionals, chamber music groups, and special topics workshops, culminating in a final evening concert. Professional local musicians lead ensembles and workshops, and experienced high school volunteers act as camp counselors and sectional leaders. Special topics workshops this year may include music theory and composition, conducting, and improvisational/ popular styles, all of which will be showcased in the final concert. Students will be placed in groups/chair positions based on information provided by private or school teachers. Ad hoc auditions are open to any player who would like to be considered for advanced placement or to perform a concerto movement at the final concert. Concert attire is the camp T-shirt, which is free with early registration. The sooner students register, the sooner we can determine how many ensembles to have and what repertory to play. Questions may be emailed to Lara Moore at violazul@gmail. com. Gateway Fellowship Church, Poulsbo. M-F Jul 30- Aug 3 11a-4p $167 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 16; only $157! Additional T-Shirts $20 KYSS-Beginning Strings Circus Camp – Spring Break 3 classes Bob Webb. Did you ever want to run away and join the circus? Campers will learn how to juggle, ride a unicycle, and walk on a large ball. Mr. Webb runs the BRATS program at Breidablik and has many years of experience with the Circus arts. Campers will need to bring a snack and a water bottle. Bike helmets and wrist guards are recommeneded but not necessary. Breidablik Elem. M-W 26 Apr 2-4 9a-12n 1 wk Lara Moore, Camp Director. For absolute beginners, age 6 and up, on stringed instruments, or for players with less than a few months of experience who want to review the very basics. Concert attire is the camp Tshirt, which is free with early registration. The sooner students register, the sooner we can determine how many ensembles to have and what repertory to play. Questions may be emailed to Lara Moore at violazul@gmail. com. Gateway Fellowship Church, Poulsbo. M-F Jul 30- Aug 3 11:30a-2p $137 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 16; only $127! Additional T-Shirts $20 $48 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Youth Camps KCMT Musical Theater Workshop 1 wk Kitsap Musical Children’s Theatre. Ages 7-14. Last summer’s camp was so much fun! Don’t wait to register for this summer’s camp, as space is limited! Campers will have a blast while being instructed in different acting techniques, choreography, and vocal warm-ups as they prepare a fantastic musical production. Camp will culminate in a full musical performance open to families and the public on our beautiful Raab Park Stage, Fri, Jul 20 or on Fri, Aug 17 at 6p. You will be amazed at what your camper can do in one week! For more information, go to www.kcmt.org. Join us and learn why KCMT’s summer drama camp is so popular! A mandatory parent meeting will be one week prior to camp for more complete details and camp paperwork. Please dress for the weather; bring a sack lunch, snack and water bottle each day. Raab Park, Poulsbo. Irish Dance Performance & Kingston 4th of July Parade Camp Jenny Kolln. Ages 7-14. Join us for a week of fun learning Irish dance steps and Ceili dances (group folk dances). We will culminate camp with a performance on July 3rd (time to be determined) at Kingston’s Tiny Town stage AND dance in the Kingston July 4th Parade! (Parents are welcome to join us in the parade with purchase of T-Shirt, too.) Black ballet or jazz shoes are recommended. Tennis shoes will be worn for the parade. A supply fee of $14 is payable to the instructor at the first class for the Rowan Fae T-Shirt. Beginners M-Th + Jun 25-28 & Jul 2 10a-12p $97 Intermediate M-Th + Jun 25-28 & Jul 2 10a-12:30p $97 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 11; only $87! M-F Jul 16-20 9a-3p $167 M-F Aug 13-17 9a-3p $167 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 2; only $157! www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 27 Youth Camps Dance! Dance! Dance! Camp 1 wk InMotion Dance Staff. Ages 6-14. This week’s worth of dance is designed for the beginner or experienced dancer. Students will learn choreography, basic technique and terminology while being exposed to various styles of dance - Hip Hop to Hula, Contemporary to Musical Theatre. Each day will provide a glimpse of different dance styles in a workshop environment rotating instructors and styles. Come join the fun learning some new moves and improving your flexibility and overall strength. Campers will end the week with a performance for family and friends on Fri at 6 p. Please come in comfortable clothes that allow for movement, dance shoes or bare feet. Campers should bring a water bottle and snack each day. InMotion Dance Studio. Mon-Fri Jul 23-27 12n-4p $139 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 9; only $129! Kids World Dance 1 wk Giselle McMillen. Experience the world with dance, art, games, and tastes from many regions of the world. Students age 6-11 learn culture, movement, geography and choreographed dance. Kids will travel the world right in their own town! A $10 material fee is payable to The Dance Within Studio the first day of camp. The Dance Within Studio, Poulsbo. M-F Jun 25-29 11a-12p $57 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 11; only $47! Special Needs World Dance Camp 1 wk Giselle McMillen. Kids with challeng- es will move, stretch and learn dances from around the world. Students will experience culture, movement, geography and dance. Parents may be asked to stay if necessary. The Dance Within Studio, Poulsbo. M-F Jul 23-27 11a-12p $68 M-F Aug 20-24 11a-12p $68 Early Registration discount!! – Signup two weeks prior; only $58! Belly Dance Camp Various instructors. Girls age 11 and up. The ancient art of Middle Eastern dance is for girls of all shapes, sizes, fitness levels. We’ll use veils, finger cymbals, swords, and canes, basic moves and choreography. Be beautiful and fit just as you are! The Dance Within Studio, Poulsbo. M-Th Jul 9-12 11a-12:30p $69 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 25; only $59! Sewing & Quilt Camp sic and movement style that evolved from the largest film industry in the world. In this class for girls age 6-11, you will experience the dance, costumes, make up and action. We will create our own Bollywood dance & movie scene! A $10 material fee is payable to The Dance Within Studio the first day of camp. The Dance Within Studio, Poulsbo. M-F Jun 25-29 12-1p $57 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 11; only $47! 28 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 4 classes Joleen Aitchison. This camp, for ages 8 and up, will cover sewing basics for both hand and machine sewing and will emphasize the skills needed to construct simple projects. Topics covered will include introduction to the sewing machine, stitches, seam finishing, hand sewing and finishing techniques. Students will need to provide their own sewing machine. Most materials provided, an additional materials list will be provided at registration. Campers need to bring a snack and a water bottle. M-Th Aug 20-23 9a-12n $122 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Aug 6; only $112! Creative Writing Camp 4 classes Carmi Soifer. Designed to develop and support students, age 8 and up, imaginative writing of poetry, plays, fiction and non-fiction, this program encourages students to challenge themselves technically and artistically through guided daily writing workshops, oneon-one instruction feedback, group editing sessions, and creative presentations of their work. Campers need to bring a snack and a water bottle. Local elementary school. M-Th Aug 13-16 9a-12n $99 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 30; only $89! Bollywood Movie Star Camp 1 wk Spanish Camp Michelle Mendoza. Bollywood is a mu- 4 classes 4 classes Julieta Vitullo. Ages 6-12. In this camp, kids will learn Spanish through games, drama, puppetry, songs, poems and dance. Images and mimicry will be used instead of mechanical translations so that kids can have fun while actually absorbing the language and producing it. This is a full-immersion Spanish camp! Kids need to bring their own lunch. Local elementary school. M-Th Aug 6-9 10a-12:30p $129 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 17; only $119! 360.779.9898 Youth Camps “The Cat on the Yoga Mat” Kids Camp Well Being Yoga Staff. Get in touch with your Seussical side and learn yoga too! Each day of this three day camp will focus on a different Seuss story through yogic reenactment, games, art, music and a theme related healthy organic mini meal. Students ages 5-9 will exercise their bodies and minds while exploring the yogic themes embodied in the Seuss story characters. Well Being Yoga, Poulsbo. Summer Circus Camp 4 classes Bob Webb. Ages 8 & up. Did you ever want to run away and join the circus? Campers will learn how to juggle, ride a unicycle, and walk on a large ball. Mr. Webb runs the BRATS program at Breidablik and has many years of experience with the Circus arts. Campers will need to bring a snack and a water bottle. Bike helmets and wrist guards are recommend but not necessary. Breidablik Elem. T/W/Th Aug 14-16 2-5p $125 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 31; only $115! M-Th Jun 25-28 9a-12n $79 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 11; only $69! Nature Day Camp The full camp package: Poulsbo Community Pool’s Afternoon Swim Camp! 4 classes Must have completed 1st grade Have a younger child? See our Summer Magic program running at the same time! Laura Rencher. Explore the outdoors by learning about birds, insects, spiders, and mammals as we explore the ponds, meadows, forests and streams. We will learn about bird adaptations, discover the life cycle of insects and amphibians, and investigate predator/ prey relationships of mammals. We will play games, make crafts, and go on adventures. Meet at Nelson Park; Camp will be held at Nelson Park and Fish Park. M-Th Aug 20-23 9a-12p $109 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Aug 6, only $72! www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Turn any of our half-day specialty camps into the full day camp experience by adding the Poulsbo Pool’s afternoon swim camp from noon to 5, Mon-Thu. Let us know and we will make sure your camper gets dropped off at the pool for an afternoon of swimming fun. Register for your half-day specialty camp at Parks & Rec first, and then take your receipt to the pool to receive a discounted rate for the following dates of swim camp at the Poulsbo Community Pool. For children registered in one of the following camps: Adventure Arts & Crafts, or Jump Rope Camps. M-Th M-Th Jul 9-12 Jul 16-19 12n-5 12n-5p Poulsbo Parks and Recreation $85 $85 29 Youth Camps Adventure Camp 4 classes Alex Kerson & 4H certified instructor. Robin Hood & Jack Sparrow…do those names sound exciting to you? Spend some time learning the art of fencing and archery. For ages 8-14. Be exposed to the ancient art of swordplay by learning the basic movements of parries and attacks. Build your confidence and mental discipline through fencing, and increase your focus and concentration through archery. Other fun activities will be included in this camp for the brave and strong. Students can bring their own equipment or use equipment provided. Poulsbo Middle School. M-Th Jul 16-19 9a-12n $129 M-Th Jul 16-19 1-4p $129 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jul 2, only $119! Add 5 more hours of fun with Poulsbo Pool’s afternoon camp for $85. Register at the Poulsbo Pool. Arts & Crafts Camp 4 classes Denise Johnson (July); Brad Pugh (August). Come join the fun as students are introduced to clay, painting, batik, and other fun types of creative expression. Campers ages 8 & up. will create a variety of art and craft projects. All supply fees included. Poulsbo Middle School Art Room. M-Th Jul 9-12 9a-12n $129 M-Th Jul 23-26 9a-12n $129 Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 weeks prior, only $119! Add 5 more hours of fun with Poulsbo Pool’s afternoon camp for $85. Register at the Poulsbo Pool. Jump Rope Camp 4 classes BI Rope Skippers. Come learn to jump rope with the Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers! For children age 6-12 of all abilities. Jump rope is great for fun and fitness. Jumpers will learn rope tricks, games and rhymes for both single rope and double dutch. Cost includes a rope for each jumper and a daily snack. Camp teachers are jumpers from the Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers’ Senior Team, who have won many national and international medals. They have jumped all over the world, and would love to share jump rope with you! Local school. M-Th Jul 9-12 1-4p $125 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 25; only $115! For preschool Gymnastics Camps, please turn to the Gymnastics section. 30 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Gymnastics Camp 2 classes Kris Goodfellow & staff. This 2-day camp for ages 6-11 packs one full session of gymnastics into 4 hours of gymnastics. Work on tumbling, bars, beam, vault and rings. Includes gymnastics, dance and conditioning for strength and flexibility. Campers need to bring a water bottle and a snack. Recreation Center Gym. Beginning W/Th Jun 27 & 28 9:30-11:30a $58 W/Th Jul 11 & 12 9:30-11:30a $58 Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 wks prior; only $48! Intermediate & Advanced W/Th Jul 18 & 19 9:30-11:30a $58 W/Th Aug 15 & 16 9:30-11:30a $58 Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 wks prior; only $48! Viking Boys Tennis Camp 4 classes Boys going into Grades 9-12 in Sept 2012 If you are interested in playing tennis, or learning more about it, the North Kitsap Varsity Tennis Coach, Jay DeVries, will be holding a 4-day camp after school in early June. There will be basic instruction, skill work, games and chances to compete in matches against other athletes at your skill level. The camp will be limited to the first 24 athletes that sign up. Register at Poulsbo Parks and Recreation. NKHS Tennis courts. M-Th Jun 4-7 3-5p $79 1 wk Thunderbolts Summer Track Camps Greg Chapman. This fun-filled and focused camp is open to all kids ages 6-14 who are interested in learning the fundamentals of track and field. Five days of running, jumping and throwing through drills and games that teach fitness and the fundamentals of sprints, middle and long distance running, cross country, long jumping, javelin throwing, hurdles and relays. The camp will finish with a camp track meet on Friday. North Kitsap High School Track. M-F Jun 25-29 9a-3p $109 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 8; only $99! 360.779.9898 Youth Camps ACE Tennis Camps Summer Karate Camp 1 wk UKO Karate. This will be a fun and energetic exposure to martial arts for ages 6-12! There will be exercise, Karate kicks, punches, and blocks. We’ll talk about important Karate attitudes like paying attention, practicing to improve, mastery, never giving up, good manners, and more. We will also have some fun with foam nunchaku and martial art activities. Please come in comfortable clothes that allow for movement. Local elementary school. M-F M-F Early Signup Jun 25-29 10-11a $62 Jul 9-13 10-11a $62 Registration discount!! – 2 wks prior; only $52! Lacrosse Summer Camp! Boys and Girls, Going into Grades 3-8 Sept 2012 Come and find out what all the fun is about! This is the perfect opportunity to learn about the fastest game on two feet and to improve one’s lacrosse skills. The camp is offered by the North Kitsap Lacrosse Club and will cover the skills of lacrosse - catching, throwing, cradling, checking, play of the game, rules, etc. Individual skill work, drills and team competitions will be an integral part of the camp. The camps are open to all regardless of residency. Registration is through Poulsbo Parks and Recreation, with registration fees paid to the City of Poulsbo. The registration deadline is Fri, Jun 15. Refundable deposits of $75 for use of boy’s equipment (stick, helmet, pads and gloves) or $75 for use of girl’s equipment (goggles and stick) should be paid to North Kitsap Lacrosse. All players must provide their own mouthguard and cleats. Camp will be held on NK area fields. For further information, contact Jean Bowden at [email protected] or 206-7157664 or Kathy Loveless at [email protected] or 360-440-9944. Mon-Fri Jun 25-29 9a-12n $85 plus a $75 refundable equipment deposit (see above) Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Jun 8; only $75! www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Learn the game! Improve your game! Parks & Recreation Staff. Great course for the summer outdoor months!! Beautiful sunshine and a lot of fun on the courts! Beginner and Intermediate level tennis camps will be held at NKHS and KHS tennis courts this summer. The training will focus on fundamentals of the game as well as individual techniques for service, volley, and game strategy. Beginners: Intermediate: Ages 7-12 Ages 9-15 10a-12n 1-3p M-F MTThF NKHS NKHS Jun 25-29 Jul 2,3,5,6 $88 $79 M-F M-F M-F M-F NKHS KHS NKHS KHS Jul 9-13 Jul 16-20 Jul 23-27 Jul 30-Aug 3 $88 $88 $88 $88 M-F NKHS Aug 6-10 $88 M-F NKHS Aug 13-17 $88 Early Registration discount!! – Signup 2 wks prior; only $78/69! Volleyball for our 5-8th grade girls! Peter Luong. Coach Peter will run this end of summer training session to prep for school volleyball or start your skills development for next season! Course will include 5 days of training, using 2 hours per day to get the most jump for your buck! Classes will be held in NK area gyms. 5/6th grade girls: 10a-12n; 7/8th grade girls: 1-3p M/W/F Aug 20, 22, 24 & T/Th Aug 28, 30 Fee: $99 Early Registration discount!! – Signup by Aug 3; only $89! Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 31 Youth Camps 32 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Youth Camps Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is proud to present Soccer Skyhawks... SP88-1 7/16 - 7/20 Days: M-F 9am - 12pm ages 5-7 $98/$105* Location: North Kitsap High School JV Baseball Field, 1780 NE Hostmark SP20-1 7/16 - 7/20 Days: M-F 9am - 3pm ages 7-12 $134/$141* Location: North Kitsap High School JV Baseball Field, 1780 NE Hostmark SP88-2 8/6 - 8/10 Days: M-F 9am - 12pm ages 5-7 $98/$105* Location: Wolfle Elementary, 27089 Highland Rd. NE – Kingston SP20-2 8/6 - 8/10 Days: M-F 9am - 3pm ages 7-12 $134/$141* Location: Wolfle Elementary, 27089 Highland Rd. NE – Kingston Basketball SP90-1 7/9 - 7/13 Days: M-F 9am - 12pm ages 5-7 Location: Kingston Middle School, 9000 NE W. Kingston Rd. $98/$105* SP23-1 7/9 - 7/13 Days: M-F 9am - 3pm ages 7-12 Location: Kingston Middle School, 9000 NE W. Kingston Rd. $134/$141* SP90-2 7/30 - 8/3 Days: M-F 9am - 12pm ages 5-7 Location: Poulsbo Middle School, 2003 Hostmark St. $98/$105* SP23-2 7/30 - 8/3 Days: M-F 9am - 3pm ages 7-12 Location: Poulsbo Middle School, 2003 Hostmark St. $134/$141* Baseball SP89-1 7/23 - 7/27 Days: M-F 9am - 3pm ages 7-12 $134/$141* Location: North Kitsap High School JV Baseball Field, 1780 NE Hostmark * Program Price for Non-Residents The North Kitsap School District does not sponsor this event and the North Kitsap School District assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the North Kitsap School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards. www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 33 Adult Programs Where Does Your Recreation Dollar Go? The parks and recreation program is fee based, so every time you pay a fee for a recreation class, the fee goes right back into the community. Where does it go? .....The instructor .....Payroll taxes .....The facility .....State excise taxes; and .....A 30% administrative fee that helps keep your parks and recreation department open and functioning by providing staff, program information and advertising. Making Sense of Retirement 1 class Financial advisor Glenn Anderson of Edward Jones. During this seminar, you’ll learn more about the five basic questions you should ask yourself as you prepare for retirement, the options you can use now to save, and how time can help or hurt your retirement goals. Edward Jones office, 19032 Jensen Way, Poulsbo. Tue Apr 24 6-7p $10 George & Jan Bahr are offering dance classes at Pearson Elementary! Beginning Ballroom Dance: Facility Rentals Poulsbo Parks and Recreation has rooms to rent within its walls! There are two multi-purpose spaces - one is a classroom with a small kitchen attached, while the other one is the fitness room. The rooms rent for $10-$25 per hour plus sales tax, and are available around the recreation class schedule. Please give us a call at 360-779-9898 for more information. Rental of the community room at the Poulsbo Library is currently done through the Library by calling 360.779.2915, ext 5; or [email protected]. The room is located on the bottom level of the library, and can host from 10 to 100 people. Please give them a call for more information and availability. 34 Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing 7 wks George & Jan Bahr. Learn Ballroom dance skills that will give you confidence on the dance floor. The beginning class will teach you the basic steps and turns. No class May 28. Pearson Elem Gym. Mon 6:30-8p $49 Beginning Latin Dance: Rumba, Cha Cha and Tango 7 wks George & Jan Bahr. Learn skills that will give you confidence to dance to the exciting Latin rhythms. The beginning class will teach you the basic steps and turns. No class May 28. Pearson Elem Gym. Mon Apr 16-Jun 4 8-9:30p East Coast Swing Dance $49 4 wks George & Jan Bahr. This Swing dance class will start with beginning Swing steps for the first two lessons and continue with intermediate steps for the last two lessons. This is the fun dance that everyone wants to learn! Pearson Elem Gym. Mon Jul 9-30 6:30-8p West Coast Swing Dance $29 4 wks George & Jan Bahr. This is a different dance than the East Coast Swing. West Coast Swing is generally danced to slower music and can be a very sensual dance. The class is 4 weeks long and consists of 2 beginning and 2 intermediate lessons. It is recommended that you have a partner and some previous dance instruction/experience. Pearson Elem Gym. Mon Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Apr 16-Jun 4 Jul 9-30 8-9:30p $29 360.779.9898 Adult Programs Educated Feet Dance Classes Poulsbo! in The following classes are taught by Sheila Phillips, certified Swing, Latin & Ballroom instructor. Unless noted, all classes are located at InMotion Studio. All classes open to teens & adults. No partner necessary!! PLEASE wear shoes that leave no black marks!! Register with Poulsbo Park & Rec, 360.779.9898 by Tuesday prior. Minimum class size - 12. Take your educated feet to monthly Saturday dances Sheila hosts on Bainbridge Island! http://www.educatedfeet. net/dances.htm East Coast Swing 4 wks This is the most versatile of all the dances from 50’s Rock and Roll, Big Band, Rhythm and Blues, Country and a variety of today’s music. Take both series and learn rhythm patterns to slow, medium & fast tempos. Easy to learn and will definitely get your feet moving! Different patterns taught each series. Register by prior Tue, 4/17 & 5/15. Thu Thu Apr 19-May 10 May 17-Jun 7 Cross Step Waltz 6:30-7:30p 6:30-7:30p $40 $40 4 wks A more modern version of the popular slow Waltz, Cross-Step Waltz is easy to learn yet endlessly innovative, satisfying for both beginners and the most experienced dancers. It travels and rotates like traditional waltz but the addition of the cross-step opens up a wide range of playful yet gracefully flowing variations. Romantic and elegant, it has an easy to hear 1-2-3 rhythm pattern. Register by prior Tue, 4/17. Thu Apr 19-May 10 7:30-8:30p Sizzling Salsa $40 4 wks The name “salsa” correctly describes the flavor of this dance: hot! A spicy mixture danced to rhythmic Afro-Caribbean & Latin American beats, it evokes an irrepressible zest for life! Lots of fun spins, sharp movement and crisp turns. Club style Salsa, energetic, passionate and the most popular Latin dance today! Different patterns taught each series. Take your moves to the live Salsa music event at Island Center Hall on Saturday, Jun 16! Register by prior Tue, 5/15 & 6/26. No class Jul 5. Thu Thu May 17-Jun 7 Jun 28-Jul 26 7:30-8:30p 7:30-8:30p www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks $40 $40 Argentine Tango 4 wks Presently the most popular form of Tango, this is a dance filled with passion and dramatic styling. It involves wonderful interpretation and interplay between partners and has elegant footwork. Basics & beyond. Register by prior Tue, 6/26. No class Jul 5. Thu Jun 28-Jul 26 6:30-7:30p $40 Dance Workshops Learn and/or refresh favorite patterns in the two most popular dances…Swing & Salsa! Partners recommended but not mandatory. These 90-minute workshops include beginning-intermediate level instruction and plenty of practice time with instructor assistance. Pre-registration with Poulsbo Park & Rec is required. No on-site registration. Register by Tue, 8/7. East Coast Swing This is the most popular version of Swing, a 6 count, single Lindy danced to medium & fast tempos. Just in time for the Sock Hop & ice cream social at Island Center Hall on Saturday, Aug 11! Thu Aug 9 Salsa 6-7:30p $15 The hottest Latin dance today! A spicy mixture with lots of fun spins, sharp movement and crisp turns. Salsa evokes an irrepressible zest for life! Club style Salsa, energetic and passionate! Thu Aug 9 7:30-9p $15 Adult Ballet I 6 wks / 12 classes M/W M/W M/W 6:30-7:30p 6:30-7:30p 6:30-7:30p Ronda Miller. Strengthen your core and increase your flexibility! This ballet class will focus on strength building and flexibility through basic ballet technique. Each class will include exercises at the barre, floor work, port de bra and some center barre work. All levels are welcome. Exercise attire and ballet shoes are strongly recommended. No class Jul 2 & 4. Kingston Community Center. Apr 16-May 23 Jun 4-Jul 18 Jul 23-Aug 29 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation $99 $99 $99 35 Adult Programs Beginning Hula The Dance Within Studio Owner Michelle Mendoza helps women primarily, of all ages and sizes, to celebrate their own dance within, with international dance styles that emphasize body acceptance, core health and outrageous fun. All classes are provided in a positive environment by teachers who are well trained and ready to work with all fitness levels. All classes are held at The Dance Within Studio, 19043 Front St, Poulsbo. Barefoot Zumba for Adult Women 4 wks Elizabeth Taileur. International music and movement from around the world explode in this dance fitness program. This low to medium impact class has a specific focus of providing movement for all fitness levels, focusing on core health, and safe movement to protect joints, back, and knees. For safe movement, students are encouraged to wear thin soled workout shoes or no shoes at all. No class May 28. Mon Apr 16-May 7 7:30-8:30p $52 Mon May 14-Jun 11 7:30-8:30p $52 Basic Belly Dance 4 wks Christine Swanson. The ancient art of Middle Eastern dance is for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. We’ll use veils, finger cymbals, and learn basic moves and choreography. Be beautiful and fit just as you are! Wed Apr 18-May 9 2-3p Wed May 23-Jun 13 2-3p Tribal Fusion Belly Dance $52 $52 4 wks Katelyn Burnheart. Described as an ethereal, almost American gothic, earthy belly dance style that fuses other dance forms into its own unique feel. Experience tribal fusion’s unique fashion, learn the moves and a choreographed dance. Recommended for girls 14 and up. Students will have the option of participating in a local dance showcase for National Dance week. Fri Apr 13-May 4 6:30-7:30p Fri May 18-Jun 8 6:30-7:30p 36 $52 $52 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 4 wks (formerly Hula for Health) Bernie Pualei Robinson. Stimulate your mind and body while learning dances of Hawai’i. Hula basic steps will be taught as well as a new hula during each session. For those who enjoy the Hawaiian culture, music and dance, Bernie Robinson creates a fun, low-impact aerobic exercise class. Bernie was born and raised in Honolulu and has been teaching traditional hula for about 20 years. Her halau (school) of hula has performed at many venues throughout Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson counties as well as in the greater Seattle area. Wear comfortable clothes (no long skirts) and bring water. A $10 supply fee for CD and notebook are payable to the instructor at the first class. InMotion Performance Studio, Poulsbo. Tue May 1-22 Tue May 29-Jun 19 Tue Jul 3-24 Tue Aug 7-28 11a-12p 11a-12p 11a-12p 11a-12p Beginning Guitar $43 $43 $43 $43 4 wks Private Acoustic or Electric Guitar lessons, designed for beginners ages 8 and older, will teach the FUNdamentals of guitar including reading music notation, tablature, basic chords and strumming techniques. Lessons run for 4 weeks, and are 30 minutes long. Lessons will be scheduled between 4 and 6 pm. Limited to four students, so sign up early. Students will need to bring their own guitars in good working condition. We have FUN and home practice increases success. Get schooled in cool…start learning some wicked sweet guitar! A $9 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first session. This will include picks and a music book with CD. Lesson dates may be subject to change. Recreation Center. Tue Thu Tue Thu Apr 10-May 1 Apr 12-May 3 Jul 10-31 Jul 12-Aug 2 $95 $95 $95 $95 Botanical Drawing 7 wks Mon Apr 16-Jun 4 7-9:30p $129 Kathleen McKeehen. Beginning with measurement techniques, observational skills, and the unique requirements of botanical art, this class teaches use of line to accurately portray plant subjects, then moves on to understanding light’s effect on form and use of shading for three-dimensionality. While focusing on plants, skills acquired apply to any realistic drawing effort, and are an excellent preparation for learning botanical watercolor. All levels welcome! Supplies are minimal and inexpensive; a supply list is available at registration. No class May 28. Recreation Center Kitchen. 360.779.9898 Adult Programs 7 wks Fundamentals of Watercolor Painting Beginning Botanical Watercolor Workshop 3 classes Kathleen McKeehen. This workshop will provide an overview and practice with the important basics for botanical painting, including measurement, drawing, and preparing the painting surface; understanding how lighting reveals form; using flat and graded washes; applying dry-brush technique; and color mixing processes. Students will work with simple subjects such as eggs or mushrooms to gain confidence in wash and dry-brush use, and then move on to a larger, more complex botanical subject, the green pepper. Those who have already taken the longer Botanical Illustration class can use this workshop to apply the techniques they learned to a complete botanical subject and a finished piece. Cost of materials can be minimized by purchasing small amounts of necessary paints, paper, etc. from instructor. Recreation Center Kitchen. Mon Jul 2-16 Mon Aug 6-20 6:30-9p $59 6:30-9p $59 www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Dana Marrs. Transparent watercolor pigments can capture light like no other medium. Join instructor Dana Marrs to learn or review the fundamental techniques needed to paint beautiful watercolor paintings in the style that you like. Great for beginners; perfect for intermediates. All our explorations of techniques will use new reference materials. Materials not included; a supply list is available at registration. Recreation Center Kitchen. Thu Apr 19-May 31 12:30-2:30p $87 7 wks Watercolor Magic with Marine Life Dana Marrs For those with previous watercolor experience, this class will provide an opportunity to paint more regularly and explore new techniques using wonderful sea creatures as subjects. We will review our watercolor techniques from wet-in-wet, charging with color, washes, and making texture. We will schedule a day of painting at the Marine Science Center as a class celebration. Materials not included. Recreation Center Kitchen. Thu Apr 19-May 31 10a-12p Poulsbo Parks and Recreation $87 37 Adult Programs Sketching and Drawing II 6 wks Brad Pugh. Continue developing your drawing and sketching expertise with an indepth exploration of the fundamentals you have gained in the previous class. We will do exercises to broaden & sharpen your skills; pencil, pen & ink. We will also explore the use of charcoal, pastels and washes. No class on May 28. Vinland Elem Art Room or Recreation Center. Mon Apr 23-Jun 4 6:30-8p Introduction to Painting $75 6 wks Brad Pugh. Oil, watercolors, acrylic… where do I start? This class can help you answer those questions. The basic of each medium will be explained with technique and materials for each. Expect to settle on a medium and create a work during the class session. Materials will be decided on at first class and a materials list will be handed out. Participants will need to purchase supplies by the second class. No class on May 28. Recreation Center or Vinland Elem Art Room. Mon Apr 23-Jun 4 12-2p Wed Apr 25-May 30 6:30-8p $75 $75 Pottery classes by Rosie Creek Pottery Studio, Suquamish. Instructors Lisa Salisbury, Elida O’Brien and Joe O’Brien bring you 50 years of Pottery teaching experience of all age levels from University to Grade School. They have Masters Degrees and State of Washington Teaching Certificates. They will show you how to design, throw, and decorate better pots as well as fabricate hand-built vessels and sculptural forms, and have a great time doing it! All classes will be held at Rosie Creek Pottery Studio in Suquamish. 8 wks Wed Wed $200 $200 This class covers the basics of slab building, pinch pots and coil building, and will give you the skills to explore this fun area of ceramics. The success-oriented projects for the term include a garden sculpture, a slab lamp and a large coil built pot (TBD). You’ll be amazed at how quickly the class will fly by and it is recommended that you take the class more than once to further your repertoire of forms building on these fundamentals. A materials fee of $25 for 25# of clay and firing costs is payable to the instructor at the first class. No class Apr 18 & Jul 4. Class limit-6 students. 38 6-9p 6-9p 8 wks Tue Tue $200 $200 Our beginning wheel classes will teach you the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. You’ll learn how to center and make bowls and mugs. More experienced students can incorporate wheel-thrown and hand-built elements to their work. All students will trim and glaze their work for the term. This class will fly by and it is recommended that you take the class more than once to further your repertoire of forms building on these fundamentals. A materials fee of $25 for 25# of clay and firing costs is payable to the instructor at the first class. Class is limited to 6 students. No class July 3. Apr 24-Jun 12 Jun 19-Aug 14 6-9p 6-9p Glazing Workshop 4 wks Sat $200 This class will offer specialized instruction in both low temperature (06-02) and mid-range (cone 4-6) glazing. An intermediate knowledge of ceramics is required and each student must have a selection of their own bisqued ware (10-20 pieces) that they can glaze. We will experiment with glaze applications, color treatments, drawing and will load and fire the kilns. At the first class you will need your pots and a sketch book. The class cost includes glazing and firing. Class is limit-6. Jun 2-23 4-7p Not Your Grandma’s Quilting: Handbuilding & Sculpting for Beginners Apr 25-Jun 13 Jun 20-Aug 15 Throwing on the Wheel Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Piecing with Precuts 4 wks Joleen Aitchison. Precut fabrics – charm pack, jelly roll, layer cake – are becoming increasingly popular choices for creating stunning quilt tops, taking the guesswork out of color coordination and simplifying the cutting. The instructor will share techniques for using precuts. Each student will have the opportunity to complete the tops for four beautiful projects quickly and easily. Resources for purchasing precuts and machine quilting will also be provided. A materials fee of $15 is required for the first class. Additional purchases may be required to complete projects. Please bring your own sewing machine, thread, scissors, etc. Recreation Center Kitchen. Wed Tue Apr 25- May 16 11:30-1p Jun 19-Jul 10 6:30-8p $54 $54 360.779.9898 Adult Programs Knitting 101 & Support 4 wks For beginning and on-going knitters. Kathy Loveless. Do you spend a lot of time waiting for your kids at soccer games, swimming lessons, baseball? Knitting is a great craft you can do with those free moments here and there. Enjoy learning to knit and increase your skills at your own pace. If you want to learn how to knit, want help with a project you’re having trouble with, or just want to sit and knit with a friend, this class is for you! Materials not included in class fee. First time knitters can get a supply list from the Recreation Center; on-going students should bring their own projects. Recreation Center Kitchen. Wed May 9-30 9:30-11a $54 Intro to Using Your Digital Camera Mark VanHuis. Do you know how to use the different settings and functions on your Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera? This class will help you understand what the different settings are for your camera. Bring your camera and camera manual. Recreation Center Kitchen or Poulsbo area school. Wed Apr 25 Sat Apr 28 6-9p 12-3p Basic Digital Photography $32 $32 4 wks Mark VanHuis. This class will help you take your camera off of the automatic settings and teach you the basics of manual exposure, white balance and a more in-depth look at the different settings on your camera. This course will require some practice in between sessions. Students will need their DSLR camera, camera manual and a small notepad and pen or pencil to keep in their camera bag. Recreation Center Kitchen or Poulsbo area school. Wed May 2-23 6:30-8:30p $69 Are You Thinking About Writing a Book? 4 wks Kathryn Keve. This 4-week series covers essential steps to consider: getting organized, writing exercises to improve clarity and style, and questions about purpose and publishing options. A good way to meet other writers! As an avid reader, an incurable editor/proofreader, photographer and graphic designer, instructor Kathryn Keve offers “the works” for writers. Please check out her website: www. keveoriginals.com and see “BookWorks”. Recreation Center Kitchen. Thu Apr 12-May 3 6:30-8p $64 Writing Fiction with Character(s) 3 wks Carmi Soifer. Do you long to see your characters come alive on the page? Do you want to see the story tell itself though character, action and dialogue? This class will help you make your characters fresh and full-bodied. Through experiential exercises, we’ll see and listen to our characters as they carry the structure of the story. This course is open to those involved in any form of fiction or related writing (play, screenplay, memoir), as well as would-be writers. Carmi Soifer, M.Ed., was Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Mountain National Park and is an experienced community teacher eager to share her knowledge. Recreation Center. Wed 7-8:30p $63 Haiku 2 wks Carmi Soifer. This class will help you enter the art of haiku by gaining an understanding of modern English-language haiku. as well as some aesthetics from the traditional Japanese. The emphasis is on your own writing-how to take two images and let a spark light between them, how to work with season words and emotion, how to non-judgmentally approach each moment. Participants will find themselves looking at life’s moments in a new way as we learn to “sketch from life” and take in the spring season. The class is experiential and fun, and is open to anyone. Carmi Soifer, M.Ed. is an award-winning poet with a passion for the handson art of haiku. Recreation Center. Wed May 2 & 9 5-6:30p Poetry From Within $44 3 wks Carmi Soifer. Would you like to bring out the poet in you in a safe and caring environment? Do you want to write from deep spirit, in a way that communicates your own truth? Are you interested in stretching and learning through craft? In this class, the emphasis is on fun. You’ll discover things you never thought you’d say, and ways you never thought to say them. Through exercises and examples, we’ll build craft, tune in to deep sources within, and learn to expand through our writing. “Poetry From Within” is appropriate for every level of poet and would-be poet. Carmi Soifer, M. Ed. is an award-winning poet who is eager to share the warmth of poetry. Recreation Center. Wed www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks May 2-16 May 16 & 23 5-6:30p Poulsbo Parks and Recreation $44 39 Adult Programs Spanish Conversation! It’s In Your Genes: Introduction to Genealogy 5 wks Joleen Aitchison. How familiar are you with your family history? Is there something you’ve always wanted to know? This course will provide the beginning genealogist with the basic tools needed for effective family history research. Topics covered will include commonly used forms and terminology, useful internet sites and techniques, evaluating information, and on-site research. The final week will be a hands-on research session. A materials fee of $5 is payable to the instructor at the first class. Recreation Center Kitchen. Thu Apr 26-May 24 6:30-8p $65 The Continuum of Care: From Full Independence to the Last Breath 6 wks Betty Herman. This interactive course will include information, stories and problem solving for class members who are monitoring or assisting parents in the aging process, watching out for themselves as they age or looking at what needs to be in place for a disabled adult/child who will outlive their parents. If you are asking yourself, “Where do I begin?,” this is the class for you! Martha & Mary Nursing Home. Tue Apr 17-May 22 6-7:30p $35 L’aventure Française Conversational Workshop 10 wks Myriam Mullen. For intermediate-advanced adult students who want to learn more! Students will be involved in French conversation that includes reading and discussion of stories. Conversational exercises will further your understanding of French grammar as you build confidence in speaking this beautiful language, and will allow students to further their abilities. Come prepared to have a great time! No class May 28. NKHS Classroom. Mon Apr 16-Jun 25 6-7:30p $115 L’aventure Française: Conversation for Travel 7 wks Romaine Kroon. Are you planning a trip to a French-speaking country? This class will teach you the conversational skills needed to make your trip more enjoyable. The emphasis will be on travel-related vocabulary and conversation. No class May 9. Recreation Center Kitchen. Beginners Wed Apr 18-Jun 6 40 7-8:20p $89 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 8 wks / 6 wks Susan Wise. Acquire Spanish conversation skills for travel or work through games, music, and the PBS telenovela Destinos. Susan is a former bilingual teacher with a degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of Salamanca, Spain. (Contact Susan at [email protected] for a test to determine your level.) No class May 28. Spring classes: NK High School; Summer classes: Recreation Center, Poulsbo. Spanish Conversation 1: is for beginners and people who want to refresh rusty memories. Mon Apr 9-Jun 4 6:30-7:45p $99 Spanish Conversation 2: takes you beyond beginner’s Spanish, using regular and irregular verbs in the Present Tense. Tue Apr 10-May 29 6:30-7:45p $99 Spanish Conversation 3: eases you into using the Simple Past Tenses. Wed Apr 11-May 30 6:30-7:45p $99 Spanish Conversation 4: expands your confidence using Past Tenses, introducing the Future Tense and Subjunctive Mood. Thu Apr 12-May 31 6:30-7:45p $99 Tue Jul 10-Aug 14 6:30-7:30p $79 Wed Jul 11-Aug 15 6:30-7:30p $79 Summer Spanish A (Levels 1-2): Art, poetry, crafts and music will inspire our conversation in the Present Tense. Summer Spanish B (Levels 3-4): Art, poetry, crafts and music will inspire our conversation in the Present, Past and Future Tenses. Italian Language and Cuisine for the Curious Traveler 6 wks Instructor Ashlee Redfern lived in Italy for 8 years, traveling, studying and graduating from the Università di Firenze (Florence), then returned to the Pacific Northwest and earned a TESOL certification from Seattle University’s S-TESL program. She has taught English in Italy and Italian in the USA over the past 10 years. Her Italian Language courses are specifically designed for Curious Travelers and Continuing Learners with the end goal of conversation—basic grammar, useful vocabulary and colloquialisms will be tools for gaining confidence in speaking this musical and romantic language. Ashlee recently started Italian Inspirations, a business that offers in-home Italian Dinner Experiences, Cooking Lessons, Translations & Consulting—Read her blog at www.italian-inspirations.com or find Italian Inspirations on Facebook for updates on local Italian and/or Foodie events.) 360.779.9898 Adult Programs Italian Language Intensive “Dalla A alla Zeta” Basic grammar and useful phrases for the Curious Traveler. For anyone interested in traveling to Italy or in exploring the language and culture from home, this full-immersion format offers basic grammar, vocabulary and idiomatic expressions to help enable the speaker to ask for information, to communicate needs, to understand simple directions and to gain knowledge about Italian culture, customs and geography while learning to speak and having fun! A supply fee of $20 per session is payable to the instructor at the first class. No class Jul 3. Poulsbo Elementary. Tue Tue Tue Apr 3-May 8 May 15- Jun 19 Jun 26-Aug 7 6:15-7:15p 6:15-7:15p 6:15-7:15p $79 $79 $79 Continuing Italian Language “Dalla A alla Zeta” For students that have completed an Italian Language Fundamentals course or that have studied Italian in the recent past. Continue building upon the foundation you’ve got; let’s really get speaking! Have fun while delving deeper into grammar, vocabulary and conversation. This course is conversationbased and will help the speaker develop all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. A supply fee of $20 per session is payable to the instructor at the first class. No class Jul 3. Poulsbo Elementary. Tue Tue Tue Apr 3-May 8 May 15- Jun 19 Jun 26-Aug 7 5-6p 5-6p 5-6p $79 $79 $79 The Mark in Olympia with Chef Lisa Scott Owen Each month, there will be an opportunity for a small group of Italian Students to attend a special lunch at The Mark in Olympia. Specific dates TBA—information will be provided during the language courses. A grown-up field trip that offers an enriching culinary experience featuring an authentic Italian menu by Chef Lisa, who uses traditional recipes with local organic ingredients to recreate dishes that will make you feel like you’re on vacation in Italy. Wine presentation, cultural anecdotes, recipe discussion, and full-immersion language experience—practice ordering in Italian without the fear of getting the wrong thing! This is organized during the class, with all fees collected by the instructor. www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Astrology 101 8 wks Introduction to Psychological Astrology Mitchell Lopate, M.A.T. Want to learn about the fascinating concept of astrology— and why everyone’s birthday is unique and special to their life? Ever REALLY wonder “if the stars DO hold the secrets about you?” Would you like to TRULY know how to discover your strengths and talents—and be able to develop and promote them? The 12 signs of the zodiac and the astrological chart wheel are a Mandala of Life! Mental health therapists, social counselors, academic advisors, physicians, business managers, and human potential specialists study and incorporate principles of astrological psychology into lifestyles and practices in order to become more effective and successful, and personally aware of human relationships. So do parents, teens, and young adults! With psychology, the symbols of astrology, and mythology’s gods and goddesses, the course explores ways that our personalities, self-image, needs, goals, abilities, and strengths and weaknesses can be realized and mastered. Come explore your OWN special gifts and abilities (and maybe some you never knew!). The planets and stars of the zodiac are the Motivators and Role Models of society—and they have YOUR Life Story to tell you, regardless of age! Fee includes workbook. Location TBD. Thu Apr 19-Jun 7 Got Ghosts? Part 1 7-9p $95 1-day workshop Ages 16 & older. Neil McNeill. What are they, how do you deal with them, and where do you find them? Separate the fact from the fiction, and find out what science has to say in this fun class that takes a peek under the proverbial bed sheet! Learn the scientific methods, theories, and techniques of real paranormal investigation, and take part in your own investigation of an actual haunted historic home! This 9-hour one-day class is taught by well-known paranormal educator Neil McNeill. Port Gamble Conference Room. Class hours: 9a-noon, lunch break, 1p-4p, dinner break, site investigation starts about 6p. Sat May 19 $85 Sat Jul 7 $85 Sat Aug 25 $85 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 41 Adult Programs Raab Park Community Garden (The P-Patch) The Raab Park Community Garden (The P-Patch) is a partnership between the WSU Extension Kitsap Master Gardener Program and the Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department. The P-Patch has 42 sunny garden plots available in two sizes: 10’ x 20’ plot for $45 per year and 10’ x 10’ plot for $35 per year. Poulsbo residents receive a $5 discount. Gardeners must use organic gardening practices, products and materials. Information on organic gardening will be provided. Produce may not be sold but may be shared or donated to a food bank. Gardeners are responsible for signing a “Gardener’s Agreement” and providing their own hand tools, seeds, plants, organic fertilizers and/or compost. They are also required to contribute six (6) hours of community work in the garden’s common areas. There are wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels and hoses to use. Water is included. Plots are being rented now! The garden year typically starts Apr 1. An orientation will be held at the Recreation Center in Poulsbo on Sat, Apr 14 from 10a-12n. The first work party will be Sat, Apr 21. For information, call Parks and Recreation, 360-779-9898. 42 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Adult Programs Gayle Larson has been an urban vegetable gardener in the Pacific NW for 15 years. A Certified Professional Horticulturist, she teaches vegetable gardening locally and at Edmonds Community College. Through her business, Dancing Raven Design, she offers edible garden design, coaching and consultation services. Organic Vegetable Workshop Gardening 2 classes Gayle Larson, Certified Professional Horticulturist and Edible Garden Coach. Learn the basics or hone your gardening skills in this 2-day course. Topics covered include garden planning and design, soil preparation and testing, plant selection, synthetic-free fertilization and pest management, irrigation and harvest tips. Students will start seeds to take home for their own gardens. Bring a sack lunch and your edible gardening questions! A $10 materials fee is due at the first class payable to Gayle Larson and provides for potting soil, containers and seeds, as well as informational handouts. Recreation Center Kitchen. Sat Apr 14 & 21 10a-4:30p $98 Organic Vegetable Gardening: Grow Your Own Salad Bowl! 1 class Gayle Larson, Certified Professional Horticulturist and Edible Garden Coach. Learn what vegetables you can plant together in one container to harvest complete salads! Students will plant and take home their own Salad Garden Bowl. Plants and materials provided. Recreation Center Kitchen. Tue Apr 17 6-8:30p $37 Organic Vegetable Gardening: Grow Your Own Herb Garden Bowl! 1 class Gayle Larson, Certified Professional Horticulturist and Edible Garden Coach. Put together your own herb garden! Learn what to do to keep it happy and providing you with fresh herbs year-round. Students will plant and take home their own Herb Garden Bowl. Plants and materials provided. Recreation Center Kitchen. Thu May 10 6-8:30p $37 Organic Vegetable Gardening: Tips and Tricks for Terrific Tomatoes 1 class Gayle Larson, Certified Professional Horticulturist and Edible Garden Coach. Learn the tricks and techniques successful gardeners use to ripen tomatoes and peppers in our chilly NW summers. Topics include: timing, varieties, protection from the weather & disease and harvesting tips. Rec Center. Tue May 22 6-8p www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks $37 Organic Vegetable Gardening: Container Gardening 1 class Gayle Larson, Certified Professional Horticulturist and Edible Garden Coach. No room for a garden plot? You can still grow lots of great veggies on your patio or deck in containers! Learn what to look for in a container, what kinds of soil to use and which vegetables to choose. You’ll be surprised at what you can grow in a small space! Recreation Center Kitchen. Tue Jun 5 6-8p $37 Summer Pruning Late summer is a great time to do pruning on fruit trees as well as woody trees and shrubs. Join Bess Bronstein, ISA Certified Arborist, city arborist Kevin McFarland and the Poulsbo Tree Board to learn what type of pruning you can do to improve your plant’s health and structure during the warmer months. Class will be held at Austurbruin Park. Sunday, July 15 1:30-3:30 pm Small Animal Massage Free! 3 wks Janice Hill. Bring your dog and come learn the benefits of hands-on massage techniques for your pets. This class will teach you the basics of Swedish massage strokes for use on cats and dogs in order to provide soothing and healthy massage. Massaging your cat or dog can improve their circulation, help with their immune system, balance their muscles, improve their muscle strength, help avoid injury, lower blood pressure, and deepen your relationship with your animal. Learn when to massage and when not to massage, what signals your animal is giving you, and how to read their feedback during the massage. Students will learn how to adapt techniques for cats, but please do not bring cats to class. Participants will need to bring a towel or pad for your dog to lie on. Significant others may attend the class at no additional charge. Recreation Center Kitchen. Tue Apr 17-May 1 6:30-7:30p $38 Tue Jul 10- 24 6:30-7:30p $38 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 43 Adult Fitness & Sports The Recreation Center is a great place to enjoy fitness classes. The fitness room is air conditioned with a padded floor and large mirrors. Locker rooms and showers are also available. Bring a water bottle and a towel and/or exercise mat for abdominal floor work. Purchase a punch card for use in all classes: 10 classes/$50; 15 classes/$65. Drop In: $6. City residents receive a discount on punch cards. Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Yoga Basics (Lori) 8:10-9:10a TNT: Tighten & Tone (Lori) TNT: Tighten & Tone (Lori) 5:30-6:30 p Yoga (Emily) Yoga (Ed) TNT – Tighten ‘N Tone+ Lori Whiting, ACE. This class will help to define and tone muscles and speed up your metabolism using resistance bands and dumbbells. Core conditioning exercises will help shape and define your physique and strengthen back muscles. We’ll finish with stretching to increase flexibility and relaxation, and breathing to relieve stress. All levels welcome. 44 Friday Yoga Basics (Lori) 8:15-9:15a Yoga Basics+ Lori Whiting, ACE. A revitalizing mind/ body workout designed to increase flexibility and strength through yoga postures, using yoga blocks and straps to modify postures and focusing on proper alignment. We’ll work on balance and use breathing and relaxation for stress relief. All levels welcome. Thursday Yoga Emily Kerr. Gain greater flexibility and strength in this 60-minute yoga class. We will focus on basic yoga postures, correct alignment, and proper breathing techniques in a non-intimidating and fun environment. Yoga is something that is great to do as your primary form of exercise, but it is also a perfect pairing for other fitness activities and sports that you may enjoy. Join us weekly as we learn more about how yoga fits into our lives and about how our mind and body work together. Students will need to provide their own yoga mat and block, if desired. Yoga straps will be provided. Yoga Ed Woods. This class will include the Hatha yoga concepts of poses (asanas) in a format of: breathing, stretches, flow from one pose to another (vinyasa), and poses held for various lengths of time followed by a final relaxing period at the end of class (savasana). The purpose of the yoga class is to improve physical fitness, core strength, balance, posture, and flexibility. Alternative poses will be recommended to reduce discomfort when necessary, and elements of the eight limbs of yoga will be introduced as the class progresses. Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Adult Fitness & Sports Therapeutic Weight Room The Recreation Center offers separate weight room and cardiovascular equipment for the community’s use. There are various weight lifting machines including a Hoist V-5 multi-station machine with leg press attachment; a Powertec multi-station machine using free weights, and a Parabody Safety Squat Rack with Lat and Row attachments. We also have a Vision Fitness running machine and a Precor Elliptical. Youth 16 years or older may use the weight room with a waiver signed by their parent. $29/mo for individuals/$3 drop in. $49/family/mo (All prices include 8.6% sales tax) Racquetball The Community Recreation Center has two fully enclosed courts available for play on a reservation or walk-in basis. Courts may be reserved on a first come basis two days in advance during prime time hours, or day of play by phone or in person. Court time can be scheduled Mon-Thu 8a-7p, and Fri 8a-5p. Cancellations must be made at least four hours in advance. No black-soled shoes or street shoes are allowed on the courts. $8 per hour or a 10-hour punch card for $70. (All prices include 8.6% sales tax). Racquets and balls available for rent for $1 per hour. Wally ball A fast game of volleyball on a racquetball court, this game is for 6-8 people, and is gaining interest and participation in the area. Reservations are made similar to racquetball, by calling in a reservation for a court and the equipment. A complete set of rules is also available. Fees: $10 per hour/or $85 for 10 hours. (All prices include 8.6% sales tax). CPR/First Aid For information on countywide CPR classes, call the County CPR Hotline at (360) 792-6708 www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Yoga Workshops Utilize healing yoga poses to manage health challenges by reducing symptoms and restoring balance to the body and mind. Therapeutic Yoga is a holistic, natural and effective way to manage pain and rehabilitate injuries. Appropriate for all levels. All workshops will be held at Well Being Yoga, Poulsbo. Yoga Basics Workshop 1 class Well Being Yoga Staff. We will go over basic Yoga principles and asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing). Learn how to develop a safe and rewarding Yoga practice that works for you. Find out for yourself why so many people are drawn to Yoga, and explore the physical and mental benefits of this ancient art. You will also learn how to work with possible injuries you may have or how to avoid them. If you are new to Yoga or would like to review the basics, sign up for this workshop and find out how Yoga can change your life! Dress comfortably in layers; refrain from a large meal beforehand. Sat Sat Apr 21 May 26 10-11:30a 10-11:30a Mythic Yoga Workshop $37 $37 1 class Kat Wolff. Connect through yoga to mythic stories from around the world. Integrate the wisdom of these stories into your life and your practice. Connect with others on a journey to self discovery. This is a class for mixed level yogis (Beginner to Intermediate) willing to let their imagination guide them into a magical and enlightening workshop. Sat Apr 28 10a-12n $39 4 wks De-Stress – Saturday Beginning Yoga Judy Gunther. A wonderful way to destress at the end of the week. Yoga improves flexibility, strength, concentration, posture, breathing, and weight control. Its techniques are over 5,000 years old. Men and women of all ages can benefit from this ancient method! Sat Sat Apr 14- May 5 10-11a Jun 2-23 10-11a Poulsbo Parks and Recreation $52 $52 45 Adult Fitness & Sports Beginning Hula The Dance Within Studio Owner Michelle Mendoza helps women primarily, of all ages and sizes, to celebrate their own dance within, with international dance styles that emphasize body acceptance, core health and outrageous fun. All classes are provided in a positive environment by teachers who are well trained and ready to work with all fitness levels. All classes are held at The Dance Within Studio, 19043 Front St, Poulsbo. Barefoot Zumba for Adult Women 4 wks Elizabeth Taileur. International music and movement from around the world explode in this dance fitness program. This low to medium impact class has a specific focus of providing movement for all fitness levels, focusing on core health, and safe movement to protect joints, back, and knees. For safe movement, students are encouraged to wear thin soled workout shoes or no shoes at all. Teens and adults welcome. No class May 28. Mon Apr 16-May 7 7:30-8:30p $52 Mon May 14-Jun 11 7:30-8:30p $52 Basic Belly Dance 4 wks Christine Swanson. The ancient art of Middle Eastern dance is for all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. We’ll use veils, finger cymbals, and learn basic moves and choreography. Be beautiful and fit just as you are! Teens and adults welcome. Wed Apr 18-May 9 2-3p Wed May 23-Jun 13 2-3p Tribal Fusion Belly Dance $52 $52 4 wks Katelyn Burnheart. Described as an ethereal, almost American gothic, earthy belly dance style that fuses other dance forms into its own unique feel. Experience tribal fusion’s unique fashion, learn the moves and a choreographed dance. Recommended for girls 14 and up. Students will have the option of participating in a local dance showcase for National Dance week. Fri Fri 46 Apr 13-May 4 6:30-7:30p May 18-Jun 8 6:30-7:30p $52 $52 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 4 wks (formerly Hula for Health) Bernie Pualei Robinson. Stimulate your mind and body while learning dances of Hawai’i. Hula basic steps will be taught as well as a new hula during each session. For those who enjoy the Hawaiian culture, music and dance, Bernie Robinson creates a fun, low-impact aerobic exercise class. Bernie was born and raised in Honolulu and has been teaching traditional hula for about 20 years. Her halau (school) of hula has performed at many venues throughout Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson counties as well as in the greater Seattle area. Wear comfortable clothes (no long skirts) and bring water. A $10 supply fee for CD and notebook are payable to the instructor at the first class. InMotion Performance Studio, Poulsbo. Tue May 1-22 Tue May 29-Jun 19 Tue Jul 3-24 Tue Aug 7-28 11a-12p 11a-12p 11a-12p 11a-12p Sahm Bo Dahn $43 $43 $43 $43 4 wks Bernie Pualei Robinson. Sahm Bo Dahn is a modern Korean exercise movement that incorporates laughter, Asian philosophy, and stretches to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. Students are led through a series of exercises (similar to yoga) to stretch (especially good for arthritic joints); stimulate the circulation of the body; and tone the body. This fun, gentle form of exercise is taught by Bernie Robinson who brings it to us from Honolulu, Hawai’i. Bernie was trained by Master Sahm Bo Dahn teacher, Sue Yashima, who is originally from Korea. Sahm Bo Dahn is extremely popular with the people of Hawaii who at all ages (oldest known is 94 years old) participate to keep fit and stimulate their minds. Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing (yoga clothes are good), bring a yoga mat, towel (to put over mat) and water. Recreation Center. Tue May 1-22 9:30am-10:30a $43 Tue May 29-June 19 9:30am-10:30a $43 Tue July 3-July 24 9:30am-10:30a $43 Tue Aug 7-Aug 28 9:30am-10:30a $43 4 wks Self Defense for Women and Children Dorie Stein. Gain discipline and movements for practical self defense. Students learn calming techniques, tips for everyday physical protection and practical application. This class could save your life. Those who are injured or disabled are encouraged to participate. The Dance Within Studio, Poulsbo. Sat Apr 14-May 5 1-2p Sat Jun 2-23 1-2p $52 $52 360.779.9898 Adult Fitness & Sports Self Defense for the College Freshman Mike Cain. Sending your child off to college or letting them move out on their own can be a scary thought for any parent. Your child will learn how to protect themselves in this informative class taught by martial arts instructor, Mike Cain. Class includes hands-on instruction in how to defend against choking, punching, grabbing and pushing. No hard hitting or throws. You will learn about pressure points, joint locks and practical application for self defense. There is controlled contact as you learn the various moves. Recreation Center Fitness Room. Sat Sat Jun 2 Aug 4 12-2p 12-2p 12-2p 12-2p $35 $35 Fencing 6 wks Beginners & Intermediate/AdvancedAge 10 & up Alex Kerson. Our fencing program continues to grow as our students gain in skills and knowledge. We offer Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced classes! The instruction and conditioning is excellent! Learn the Greco method of “Kipnis/Burch”. Understand the ancient art of swordplay by learning the basic movements of parries and attacks. Build your confidence and mental discipline through fencing. Progress at your own speed. You must have your own gear. Experienced fencers welcomed! Poulsbo/Kingston schools. Beginners: Intermediate/Advanced: Tu/Th Tu/Th Tu/Th will be a women’s league and a men’s league. Info will be posted on the City’s sports webpage as we get closer to the season! Mike Cain. Learn how to protect yourself in this informative class taught by martial arts instructor, Mike Cain. Class includes hands-on instruction in how to defend against choking, punching, grabbing and pushing. No hard hitting or throws. You will learn about pressure points, joint locks and practical application for self defense. There is controlled contact as you learn the various moves. We will definitely work within your physical limitations. Recreation Center Fitness Room. Apr 28 Aug 11 Team volleyball for Adults! There $35 $35 Self Defense Workshop for Seniors Sat Sat Coming in December 2012! 5:30-7p 7-9p Apr 10-May 17 May 22-Jun 28 Jul 10-Aug 16 $89 $89 $89 Equipment starter kits are available on the Internet. Approximate costs for foil, chest protector, glove and helmet is $140. Slowpitch Softball: Adult Mixed Teams! Modified USSSA Slowpitch on North Kitsap fields. This a great recreational league, bringing many fun people out for sport. USSSA mixed rules apply; even numbers of women and men must be on the field at all times. Capable kids can play with their parents. Some practice and scrimmage dates will be available starting Jun 4. NO smoking. NO alcohol. Good Sportsmanship. 20 teams, 12 games minimum. Games will be double-headers, and will be played weekday evenings until dark. North Kitsap High School Softball fields. Deadline to register: June 15. Weekday games: Jul 2- Aug 10 Team fee: $595.00 sales tax: 51.17 Total: $646.17 Individuals seeking a team, we’ll build a team: $55.24 sales tax: 4.76 Total: $60 Basketball: 30+ Adult Open Gyms Sundays except holidays Fees are paid at the gym. www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Do you have time for Sunday evening basketball? Our Open Gym is geared for our 30+yr-olds, but those 18 years & older may participate. Everyone plays! Pick up games go continuously from 6-8p. Good sportsmanship is required. Poulsbo area gyms (normally PMS.) 6-8p Poulsbo Parks and Recreation $2 drop-in 47 Registration Adult Fitness & Sports Road Race 101 5 wks Michelle Woodward. You’ve thought about it and now it’s time to make your move. Road Race 101 is a race prep class designed to help you get ready for the 2012 Viking Fest Road Race! (5 miles). This 5-week class is designed for the beginner to intermediate walker and runner interested in learning how to start training for a road race. Apr 10 meeting will be in the Recreation Center Kitchen; other class locations TBA. Introductory Meeting: Tue Apr 10 9:30-10:30a Regular session: Tue Apr 17-May 15 9:30-10:30a $48 North Olympic Discovery Marathon (NODM) & the Seattle Rock-n-Roll Marathon: Half Marathon 8 or 11 wks Michelle Woodward. Completing a half marathon can be a very empowering and even life-changing experience! If you’ve ever thought about running one and just don’t know how to get started, then this class is for you. Class will meet weekly on Tuesdays to discuss training schedules and progress with a group run scheduled for Sunday mornings. This is your opportunity to achieve your goal of a marathon while learning about fitness, nutrition and physiology. You’ll work with local marathoner and coach Michelle Woodward, who has completed 7 marathons, including Boston, numerous half marathons, both road and trail, as well as one ultra marathon. She’s run the Seattle Half Marathon in November for the last seven years in a row. It’s a great way to be fit and ready for the summer. Completing the marathon is the icing on the cake...the training is where it’s at! Participants will receive a daily schedule to follow that moves them from day one right to the final day at the marathon. Runners, walkers, and joggers are all welcome. Group workouts will be two times per week. First class will meet at the Recreation Center; other class locations TBA. Tue Apr 10-Jun 19 6-7p AND Sun Apr 15-Jun 17 8-9a NODM* 8 weeks only $89 Seattle Rock n Roll 11 weeks$121 *If you are training for the NODM you should have at least three weeks of base training in before starting the program. The NODM marathon is on Sun, Jun 3 & the Rock-n-Roll Marathon is Sat, Jun 23. Participants will need to register on their own. Registration can now be done online athttp://nodm.com/ and athttp:// www.rocknrollmarathon.org/. These races both sold out last year, so please register early to save money and insure your spot! 48 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898 Adult Adventure & Sports Adult Sailing Classes US Sailing Small Boat Sailing courses for beginners and intermediates US Sailing Certified Instructor. The best way to learn how to sail is in a fun and responsive centerboard dinghy. If you have always wanted to learn how to sail or perhaps improve your skills and gain confidence, we have a class for you. This U.S. Sailing certified course is for sailors ages 17 and older. It will include a swim test and capsize recovery practice in the pool and sailing time in 14-foot Lido, F.J. or Laser 2 class centerboard dinghies. Each class will be both beginner and intermediate level and will include man-overboard drills, docking, weather and other skills useful for sailing any size boat. Register early, as class size is limited. Participants must provide their own Coast Guard approved lifejackets. These classes are also appropriate for the intermediate sailor to brush up on skills. Session 1: Jul 9-21 Session 2: Jul 23-Aug 4 Session 3: Aug 6-18 Mon, Jul 9 NK Pool 6:30-8:30p Mandatory swim test/capsize drill. Tue/Thu, Jul 10, 12, 17, 19 5:30-8:30p Sat, Jul 14 & 21 9a-12n Port of Kingston, Dock C $179 Mon, Jul 23 NK Pool 6:30-8:30p Mandatory swim test/capsize drill. Tue/Thu, Jul 24, 26, 31, Aug 2 5:30-8:30p Sat, Jul 28 & Aug 4 9a-12n Port of Kingston, Dock C $179 Mon, Aug 6 NK Pool 6:30-8:30p Mandatory swim test/capsize drill. Tue/Thu, Aug 7, 9, 14, 16 5:30-8:30p Sat, Aug 11 & 18 9a-12n Port of Kingston, Dock C $179 Summer Instructor Employment Opportunities!! Our sailing program uses US Sailing certified instructors for their summer camps. Those instructors routinely come from our sailing team and our community. If you are interested in teaching summer camps, and have, or have the desire to, complete the US Sailing instructor qualifications, please call Joe at 360-731-1938. www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 49 Senior Programs Tours offered by Kitsap Tours - for Poulsbo Parks & Recretaion AARP Driving Course 2 classes Ken Meadows. AARP presents their Driver Safety program. The eight-hour course is taught in two, four-hour sessions spanning two days. This class is designed as a refresher for motorists age 50 and older. Subjects include physical changes of the maturing driver, and how those changes may be compensated. Course material covers updated driver knowledge and skills, and gives an opportunity for participants to identify individual problem areas and apply information that is needed to improve their behavior as drivers. There is no road driving. Class certificates are given to those who complete the class. Insurance companies may award a premium discount of 10-30%. Classes fill quickly, so sign up soon at the Recreation Center. Bring a sack lunch each day. Poulsbo Fire Dept. Tue/Wed May 8/9 10a-2:30p Tue/Wed Jul 10/11 10a-2:30p Fees (Please make check payable to AARP): $12 AARP Members; $14 Non-Members Self Defense Workshop for Seniors Mike Cain. Learn how to protect yourself in this informative class taught by martial arts instructor, Mike Cain. Class includes hands-on instruction in how to defend against choking, punching, grabbing and pushing. No hard hitting or throws. You will learn about pressure points, joint locks and practical application for self defense. There is controlled contact as you learn the various moves. We will definitely work within your physical limitations. Recreation Center Fitness Room. Sat Sat Apr 28 Aug 11 12-2p 12-2p $35 $35 Looking for trip drivers! Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is looking for a few good volunteer drivers for our senior excursions. Driving our 15 passenger van requires a standard WA State driver’s license and subsequent training by staff. If you’re interested in having fun while your expenses are covered, this is a volunteer job for you! Please email Mary McCluskey at [email protected] or call 360-779-9898 for an application. 50 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Locally owned Kitsap Tours offers the following tours through Poulsbo Parks & Recreation. All travel is in a 14 passenger luxury mini coach with easy step entrance, high back leather seats, large viewing windows, audio/video system and a guide and driver. Your guide is also a photographer and happy to help you capture some great photos along the way! Historic Port Townsend - Thursday, April 26 9am – 5pm $89 + $7.65 sales tax $96.65 Immerse yourself in the history of this beautiful seaside town. Step aboard our luxury mini coach and relax as we take the scenic drive to Port Townsend. We’ll be greeted by a knowledgeable step-on guide who will provide us with an historic driving tour of downtown and uptown with its Victorian architecture and fascinating past. We’ll visit the Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and the Rothchild House will open for our private group. Lunch will be at Sweet Laurette’s in Uptown ($6-$15) known for their local, sustainable and savory food! The afternoon continues with a guided tour (bus and walking) of Fort Worden and will include a visit to the Commanding Officer’s Quarters Museum. This will be a history packed day. Lunch with individual checks. Price includes transportation, driver and guides and all entrance fees. Hood Canal Loop - Thursday, May 24 10am – 5pm $89 + $7.65 sales tax $96.65 Circle Hood Canal, Washington’s fjord-like arm of the Salish Sea. Enjoy a private tour of Alderbrook Resort and learn about its wonderful history. Lunch will be in the restaurant as a group ($14 - $25) followed by a one hour scenic boat tour on spectacular Hood Canal. Our tour will continue along the shore of Hood Canal with stops at Hood Canal Winery for a wine tasting and Hama Hama Oysters for a private tour and sampling! We’ll return to Poulsbo by way of the world’s longest floating bridge over tidal salt water – the Hood Canal Bridge. Lunch with individual checks. Price includes transportation, driver and guides, tours and samplings. 360.779.9898 Senior Programs Hurricane Ridge & Dungeness River Audubon Center Thursday, June 21, 9am – 5pm $89 plus $7.65 sales tax $96.65 June is still early spring at Hurricane Ridge so we hope to see the Avalanche Lilies at this most beautiful outlook in the Olympic National Park. We start our day with a tour of the Dungeness River Audubon Center in Sequim followed by lunch at Alderwood Bistro, known for their delicious locally sourced, fresh and local offerings ($10 - $18). On to Hurricane ridge where wildflowers and wildlife are almost guaranteed! You’ll have the option of a short guided walk or just soaking up the beauty at the Visitor Center. Transportation, tours and entrance fee included. Lunch with individual checks. Senior Trips & Excursions To reserve a space on a trip, you may come to the Recreation Center or mail in your registration as soon as you receive your brochure. Telephone reservations may be made, using a credit card for payment, beginning Wed, April 11. Fees usually include transportation and ferry, with admission and lunch on your own. Trips fill up quickly, so get your reservation in soon. Waiting lists will be formed for all trips filled. No credit will be issued prior to the trip UNLESS your place can be filled. The departure and return point for all trips is the Recreation Center. Most trips are in a passenger van (minimums vary/ maximum 14 participants) or occasionally in a full size bus (minimum 30-35/maximum 44 participants). Please be aware that sometimes our trips run a little behind schedule due to traffic issues, ferry schedules and other uncontrollable situations. Please plan accordingly. Also, these trip descriptions are as up-to-date as possible as of the print date of this catalog. Occasionally something will change slightly. We will alert passengers if we feel like the change will modify the trip in any way; otherwise, we will go with any minor changes. Walking Assessment: 1) Limited walking, but most is on flat terrain or indoors. 2) Medium walking, including some outdoor situations or possible uneven ground. 3) Quite a bit of walking, but most should be on hard surfaces. www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Watson Greenhouse and Nursery and Pt. Defiance Drive 2 Wed, Apr 11 8:30a-4p $23 sales tax $1.97 Total $24.97 Watson’s originally began as a U-pick vegetable operation in 1974, which was strictly a family affair. A 14 x 14 ft. greenhouse structure was built, and a few houseplants were grown. When it became too crowded, another was built...and then another. Things expanded from there, until a major remodel built a 32,500 sq. ft. beautiful glass and steel greenhouse from Belgium. The new structure and space has allowed Watson’s to offer an extended gift line, garden art and additional gardening products and plants. Watson’s grows the majority of the annual plants, planters and hanging baskets they sell. After visiting Watsons, we’ll stop by the Tacoma Waterfront for lunch at Katy Downs Tavern and Eatery; and then enjoy the 5-mile drive through Pt. Defiance Park. Fee includes transportation; lunch and shopping are on your own. Charter Bus! Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2 Tue, Apr 17 7:45a-6:30 p $69 sales tax $5.93 Total $74.93 Everything is coming up tulips! With the fairly mild winter we’re just now getting out of, the hope is that Mother Nature is ready with some beautiful blooms. This year we’ve set up some new and fun things to do in the valley. First we’ll pick up our navigator and tour guide from the WSU Discovery Garden, who will join us on our full-sized charter bus (please meet at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church on Caldart Ave). After complementary cookies and coffee and a tour of their garden, we’re off for a 3-hour tour of the tulip fields while hearing a running commentary about the area’s tulip industry, bird migrations, agricultural industries, and numerous other facts regarding our unique valley. We will stop at Roozengaarde Display Garden with its 3 acres of 300,000 bulbs and then after lunch proceed to Tulip Town with its numerous shops and displays. Lunch will be at the Kiwanis Salmon BBQ at a cost of $12 adult or $10 senior plate. If you are not a salmon eater, please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. Fee includes charter bus transportation, ferry, tour guide and admission to both gardens. Lunch is on your own. Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 51 Senior Programs Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens Walking Tour and Coupeville 3 Tue, May 1 8a-4:30p $39 sales tax $3.35 Total $42.35 What a great time to visit a local garden and nursery, close by on Whidbey Island. Meerkerk Gardems were founded by Ann and Max Meerkerk in the early 1960’s with 13 acres. The Meerkerks began hybridizing rhododendrons and collecting unique specimens of rhododendrons, flowering trees and conifers. They planted the first five acres, known as the “Secret Garden” as a miniature arboretum. We’ll have a walking guided tour today, taking in some of the 53 acres of inspirational woodland gardens and a forest preserve which offer over 5 miles of trails to breathe in the serene beauty and nature. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and cool weather clothing. Umbrellas are available. The trails are a combination of good crushed gravel, mulch and grass, and are partially ADA accessible. After the tour we’ll head to the quaint town of Coupeville for lunch and browsing before heading home. This quiet farming community still reflects the character of a frontier seaport. Fee includes transportation, ferry and tour; lunch is on your own. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center 3 Thu, May 10 7:45a-4:30p $25 sales tax $2.15 $27.15 At the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center, you’ll find stories of work that is improving lives from Seattle to South Africa. The Visitor Center is the place at the foundation where everyone is invited to learn about work being done around the world to help all people live healthy, productive lives. In the galleries and on the guided tour, you’ll be able to find out more about the people who make up the foundation—the Gates family, employees, grantees and those who benefit from the work, and learn about some of the world’s toughest challenges, both locally and globally. After the tour, we’ll head over to the Seattle Center to view the exhibits for Celebrating Century 21, which will explore Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair and considers its impact on the Seattle of today. The exhibit includes components from the Hagley Museum and Library’s exhibit Centuries of Progress: American World’s Fairs, 1853-1982, along with numerous artifacts, photographs and media documents from the 1962 World’s Fair selected from the collection of the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). Fee includes transportation, ferry and tour; lunch is on your own. 52 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Castaway Getaway…Murder Lunch Cruise 2 Wed, May 16 9:30a-4p $69 sales tax $5.93 Total $74.93 Join us for an afternoon of interactive murder mystery, lunch and mayhem for the kick-off party for the upcoming Fantasy Castaway Getaway Weekend, a retro celebration reminiscent of that old television show about your favorite Castaways. We’ll walk on the Bainbridge ferry to an awaiting Argosy ship, about two blocks from the ferry terminal. We’ll join a “2.5 Hour Tour” aboard the Royal Argosy with Captain Skippy, GingerAnne, and Gil Egan! All patrons are encouraged to interact with the mystery, set each other up as suspects, dress as their favorite castaway or just wear your favorite beach attire! But watch your backs, you may end up leaving in handcuffs! Costumes are encouraged, but certainly not required! Fee includes transportation, ferry, cruise and lunch. Marvin Hamlisch’s American Songbook 2 Sat, Jun 2 10:30a-5:30p $72 sales tax $6.19 Total $78.19 There will be lots of toe-tapping today! Join the popular and famous Marvin Hamlisch and the Orchestra for a concert filled with hits from the American Songbook. From Broadway’s best to jazz standards, Hamlisch leads the music that’s kept our nation singing for decades and throughout the 20th century. We’ll stop for a yummy lunch prior to the show. Fee includes transportation, ferry and show; lunch is on your own. King Tut & Celebrating Century 21 2 Mon, Jun 4 7:45a-5p $53 sales tax $4.55 Total $57.55 Step into one of history’s most treasured stories in Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs, at the Pacific Science Center at the Seattle Center. The exhibition features more than 100 objects from King Tut’s tomb and ancient sites representing some of the most important rulers throughout 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. With more than twice the number of artifacts than the original Tut exhibit that toured in the 1970s, many of these objects have never toured in the United States before this exhibit. Come faceto-face with the largest image of King Tut ever unearthed - a 10-foot statue of the pharaoh found at the remains of the funerary temple of two of his high officials. See authentic objects from King Tut’s tomb including jewelry, furniture and ceremonial items, as well as the boy king’s golden sandals - created specifically 360.779.9898 Senior Programs for the afterlife and covering his feet when his mummified remains were discovered in 1922 by British explorer Howard Carter. The IMAX movie is not included with the ticket price, but can be purchased separately, space permitting. After King Tut, we’ll head over to the Seattle Center for lunch at the Food Court, and then to view Celebrating Century 21, which will explore Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair and considers its impact on the Seattle of today. Numerous artifacts, photographs and media documents from the 1962 World’s Fair will be on display. Fee includes transportation, ferry and show ticket; lunch is on your own. Please sign up by May 1. Charter Bus! Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility and Renewable Energy Center 2 Tue, Jun 12 7:30a-6p $49 sales tax $4.21 Total $53.21 Today we’ll head east to someplace new! Located near Ellensburg in Kittitas County, PSE’s second wind facility — Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility – has 149 turbines spanning across 10,000 acres. The facility can generate up to 273 megawatts of electricity, enough to serve more than 80,000 homes. Wild Horse came on line in December 2006, and was expanded in 2009. Wild Horse benefits the surrounding community by creating jobs and providing leasing income for landowners. Wild Horse also contains the Pacific Northwest’s largest solar-power array. Today we’ll have a program that involves a presentation and driving tour. Fee includes bus transportation and tour; lunch is on your own at the Bar 14 Ranch House Restaurant. Please park and meet the bus at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church. Sinatra Lunch Cruise 2 Thu, Jun 28 9:30a-4p $64 sales tax $5.50 Total $69.50 Only Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson can rival Frank Sinatra for biggest-selling solo artist of all time. His jazz-influenced singing remained internationally renowned whatever whims, fashions or innovations were introduced by new generations. In a solo career that included over 70 albums and hundreds of singles, from the late-30s until the mid-90s, Sinatra remained universally loved even as rock, pop and electronic musical styles were invented and widely popularized. Come join the group as we walk on the Bainbridge ferry to sit back, relax, enjoy, and even sing-a-long. Their Executive Chef will prepare a wonderful seated-served lunch on board the Royal Argosy for this memorable afternoon. Fee includes transportation, ferry, cruise, lunch. www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Les Misérables at the 5th Avenue Theater 1 Thu, Jul 5 8:50a-6p $109 sales tax $9.37 Total $118.37 Les Miserables, (translated variously from the French as The Miserable , The Wretched, The Poor Ones, The Wretched Poor, or The Victims), is an 1862 French novel by author Victor Hugo and is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. It follows the lives and interactions of several French characters over a 17-year period in the early nineteenth century, starting in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion. The novel focuses on the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption. It examines the nature of law and grace, and expatiates upon the history of France, architecture of Paris, politics, moral philosophy, antimonarchism, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love. The story is historical fiction because it contains factual and historic events. Les Miz takes place in the nineteenth century; the only “revolution” depicted is the June Rebellion, a student uprising. There will be time for lunch (on your own) before the show. Fee includes transportation, ferry and show. Puget Sound Express 2 Wed, Jul 11 7:45a-6p $99 sales tax $8.51 Total $107.51 This classic trip never gets old! Come join us as we take a daylong cruise on the Glacier Spirit out of Port Townsend. This tour combines orca watching with an on-board naturalist, and a tour of the beautiful San Juan Islands. We’ll visit the popular town of Friday Harbor for shopping, island cuisine, and sightseeing. Fee includes transportation and cruise. Lunch and shopping is on your own. Sequim Lavender Festival 2 Fri, Jul 20 8:30a-6p $20 sales tax $1.72 Total $21.72 Celebrate Lavender®..The largest lavender event in North America!...Seven splendid lavender farms on tour!...And one fantastic street fair in downtown Sequim! The Sequim Lavender Growers Association invites you to experience the fragrance and splendor of this amazing herb. Each farm is distinctive, reflecting the vision of its owner and the surrounding environment. Farmers share their techniques for cultivating, harvesting, drying and using lavender. U-pick lavender is offered at each farm, plus workshops, demonstrations, craft artists, music, food and beverages. Fee includes transportation. Lunch and shopping is on your own. There is no fee to visit the farms! 16th annual Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 53 Senior Programs Tillicum Village/Blake Island Cruise 2 Sun, Jul 22 10:15a-4:30p $89 sales tax $7.65 Total $96.65 Your adventure today begins on a Kitsap Harbor Tours boat from Bremerton to Blake Island. The boat trip over to the island has live narration. Tillicum staff greets you with steaming mugs of clams and nectar while you take in the amazing view of Mt. Rainier, the city skyline and Puget Sound. Take time to wander into the longhouse foyer and gather round the fire where you can watch whole salmon being cooked on cedar stakes over an alder-wood fire in the traditional Northwest Coast Indian Style. Staff will lead you into the longhouse where you take a seat for the performance and your fabulous buffet meal. The new 25-minute show keeps to the authenticity of the Coast Salish tribes, while simultaneously bringing dramatic 21st century video film effects to a live theater set. If you haven’t experienced this in the past, now is the time! Fee includes transportation, boat ride, meal, show. Charter Bus! Diablo Lake Boat Tour 2 Thu, Aug 2 6:15a-6p $79 sales tax $6.79 Total $85.79 Join us on a charter bus as we venture to one of the prettiest drives in Western Washington. The North Cascades Institute, in partnership with Seattle City Light and North Cascades National Park, is offering interpretive tours of the fascinating natural and cultural history of the Upper Skagit Valley. This tour offer explorations of Diablo Lake aboard the historic Alice Ross III and lunch at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area, view glacier-clad peaks and tree-topped islands, hear stories about the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project and enjoy the deep-blue waters of glacier-fed Diablo Lake. Please sign up by June 30. Fee includes bus transportation, ferry, tour and lunch. Please meet at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church. Lake Crescent Lodge 2 Tue, Aug 7 9a-4p $23 sales tax $1.97 Total $24.97 As the summer winds down, there is still time to enjoy an outing in our closest national park. In the midst of trees and water, sits historic Lake Crescent Lodge. It is located west of Port Angeles, and in the heart of the park. We’ll drive leisurely to the park and enjoy lunch in their restaurant. If you want to walk up to Marymere Falls, it is about ½ mile on a trail. We’ll also stop by SunnyFarms in Sequim. Fee includes transportation. Lunch is on your own. 54 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Queen of Seattle 1 Thu, Aug 16 8:50a-5p $69 sales tax $5.93 Total $74.93 Relive the days of the 1890’s Alaska Gold Rush when fortune seekers journeyed from Seattle to the Klondike and paddle wheelers plied the waters of the Yukon River. Blending the past and present, your narrated cruise aboard the largest steam powered paddle wheeler west of the Mississippi, will include fun and historical information about this period in Seattle history. As we circle the shores of Lake Union, we will view the houseboat communities including the houseboat used in the film “Sleepless in Seattle”, Gasworks Park, the ship canal areas, and under draw bridges that will open as we pass thru. On the return leg you will be entertained with a live Klondike Cabaret Show and Steam Calliope performance. Fee includes transportation, ferry and cruise. Lunch is on your own. Deception Pass Boat Tour and La Conner 2 Tue, Aug 21 7:45a-6p $57 sales tax $4.90 Total $61.90 Deception Pass is one of the most photographed and visited places in Washington State! We’ll first stop in the seaside town of La Conner to browse and enjoy lunch. Then onto Deception Pass, where we’lll be treated to a unique ride on a seated open deck boat and enjoy a 360 degree unobstructed view as we pass through the waters of Deception Pass. Captain Brett is a U.S. Coast Guard certified captain who loves to share this exciting and picturesque setting with you. Look for wildlife such as bald eagles, seals, porpoises and maybe an occasional whale. Learn the tales of characters who navigated these waters and the splendor of this National Historic Landmark. Fee includes transportation, ferry and boat tour. Lunch is on your own. New Day Northwest and Pike Street Market 2 Wed, Aug 29 7a-4p $25 sales tax $2.15 Total $27.15 This has proven to be a very popular destination for the group. New Day Northwest is a talk show with a live studio audience at King 5 TV. Join Margaret Larson and various guests; authors, musicians, fitness and health experts, celebrities and sports stars as we celebrate what’s great about the Northwest. We won’t know the topics of the show until the date gets closer. After the early taping, we will travel over to the Pike Street Market for some lunch and shopping before heading home. Fee includes transportation and ferry; lunch and shopping on your own. 360.779.9898 North Kitsap Community Pool www.nkpool.com 360-598-1070 55 Information Poulsbo Parks & Recreation Staff: (360) 779-9898 Parks & Recreation Director: Mary McCluskey Administrative Assistant: Pat Hightower Recreation Programmers: Joe Schiel & Kris Goodfellow Preschool Coordinator: Amy McCollum Preschool Assistant: Andrea Austin, Pam Raymond Receptionist: Alyson Howe Recreation Center: 19540 Front Street, Poulsbo 56 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898
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