Activity Guide - Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
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Activity Guide - Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Activity Guide January - May 2015 Northeast Service Area Audubon • Bottineau • Logan • Luxton • Van Cleve Waite • Windom Subscribe to emails Minneapolis Parks @MplsParkBoard www.minneapolisparks.org Directory Recreation Centers Building Hours Audubon Recreation Center 1320 29th Avenue NE., Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-370-4910 [email protected] Monday-Thursday, 3-9 pm Friday, 3-6 pm Northeast Service Area Manager Andrew Pimental [email protected] 612-499-9307 Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Youthline Outreach Mentorship Program Leadership opportunities, recreational activities, life skills learning and mentorship are provided by Youth Program Specialists to youth ages 12 to 16 at the following recreation center: Bottineau. Labor Day – Memorial Day Mitch Waukau Bottineau Recreation Center 2000 2nd Street NE., Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-370-4958 [email protected] Joe Hazuka Logan Recreation Center 690 13th Avenue NE., Minneapolis, MN 55413 612-370-4927 [email protected] 2014 Commissioners Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-6 pm Heidi Miller Luxton Recreation Center 112 Williams Avenue SE., Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-370-4925 [email protected] Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Huy Nguyen Van Cleve Recreation Center 901 15th Avenue SE., Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-370-4926 [email protected] Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-6 pm Paul Jaeger Waite Recreation Center 1810 34th Avenue NE., Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-370-4959 [email protected] Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 9 am-6 pm Dave Garmany Minneapolis Public Schools School Release Days: All recreation centers open at noon Dec. 22-24, 26, 29-31; Jan. 2, 16, 19; Feb. 13, 16; March 27, 30-31; April 1-3 2 www.minneapolisparks.org *Annie Young, At-Large Scott Vreeland, Dist. 3 *Liz Wielinski, Dist. 1 *Meg Forney, At-Large 612-230-6443 x9 612-721-7892 612-230-6443 x1 612-230-6443 x8 (back, l-r) Anita Tabb, Dist. 4 612-230-6443 x4 Brad Bourn, Dist. 6 612-230-6443 x6 Jon Olson, Dist. 2 612-230-6443 x2 *John Erwin, At-Large 612-230-6443 x7 Steffanie Musich, Dist. 6 612-230-6443 x5 *Northeast Service Area Commissioner Park Facilities Rental Community gathering spaces and places Brian Hall Windom Recreation Center 2251 Hayes Street NE., Minneapolis, MN 55418 612-370-4905 [email protected] (front, l-r) •47 recreation centers •Computer labs, gyms, craft rooms, meeting rooms and community kitchens •Room rental available for meetings, banquets and birthday parties For more information on reserving spaces see page 4. Contents Minneapolis Ranked Nation’s Best Park System The Park Board was created by the Minnesota legislature and ratified by Minneapolis voters in April 1883. The Minneapolis Park System is rated #1 in America by The Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore® index, finishing first among the 50 largest U.S. cities. Minneapolis parks scored well on all rating factors, with especially high marks for park system investment and park accessibility – with 94 percent of residents living within ½-mile from a park or trail. ParkScore ratings are based equally on three factors: park access (percent of residents within one-half mile of a park); park size (city size and percent of city area dedicated to parks); and services and investment (number of playgrounds and per capita park spending). Contents How to Use Your Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Winter Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 Preschool Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-25 Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-30 Adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-35 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Cover photo: Cinderella Ball at Columbia Manor. The System The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) features 251 park properties, including local and regional parks, playgrounds, golf courses, gardens, picnic areas, biking and walking paths, nature sanctuaries, 47 recreation centers and the 55-mile Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Registration begins on December 8 at 6 pm for winter and spring activities. j The nine-member Board of Commissioners is an independently elected, semi-autonomous body responsible for maintaining and developing the Minneapolis Park system to meet the needs of citizens of Minneapolis. This unique structure allows independent decision-making so the MPRB can efficiently manage the park system and serve the diverse park and recreation needs of the city. Mission The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board shall permanently preserve, protect, maintain, improve, and enhance its natural resources, parkland, and recreational opportunities for current and future generations. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board exists to provide places and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment. Volunteering Contact Us Join more than 9,000 people who make a difference To speak with someone in the Customer Service Department about programs and services call 612-230-6400. Si aad ulahadasho qof Soomaali ku hadla warbixin ku saabsan barnaamijyada iyo adeega beeraha raaxada ama parks-ka, fadlan wac 612-230-6574. Para hablar con un representante en español sobre los programas y servicios que ofrece el parque, por favor de llamar al 612-230-6573. •Contribute your time and talents •Assist with special events •Join the citizen pruning program •Become a youth sports coach •www.minneapolisparks.org/volunteer www.minneapolisparks.org 3 Facility Rental Renting your Parks and Recreation Centers We want you to use your park facilities to their full potential! Individuals and groups are encouraged to use the centers and park spaces for self-directed activities. Meeting Spaces We offer many types of meeting and open spaces throughout the entire park system for all your meeting needs. Groups may be public and/or private agencies, organizations, businesses, or more informal. There are different permit requirements and special use fees, depending on the use. Weddings and Receptions Hold your wedding ceremony at one of the park system’s reservable, picturesque settings, including Lyndale Rose Garden, Minnehaha Falls, Lake Harriet Bandshell, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Wedding Hill in Theodore Wirth Park and many more. Birthday Parties Make your child’s birthday party special! We are committed to making your child’s birthday a fun and memorable event in the parks. Meetings and Conferences Let us host your next meeting, workshop or conference in one of the recreation centers. Courts and Fields No matter where you live in Minneapolis, you’re never too far from a sports field or court. Hundreds of tennis and basketball courts are available, as well as fields for baseball, softball, cricket, football, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, rugby and more. Most athletic fields may be rented for scheduled practices and games.Some parks offer single fields, and others offer multiple field sports complexes which can be rented for tournaments. Neiman Sports Complex features eight full size soccer fields, two baseball fields, two youth baseball/fastpitch softball fields, and one adult softball field. These sites require a reservation and are handled through Athletic Facilities Services: Bassett’s Creek, Beltrami Park, Bohanon Park, Bossen Park, Bryn Mawr Park, Columbia Park, Jackson Square Park, Lake Calhoun, Lake Nokomis, Lake of the Isles, Marshall Terrace Park, Northeast Athletic Fields, Parade Stadium, Riverside Park and Theodore Wirth Park. Reservations for other sites are handled by calling the site directly. For further details including fees and application process, please contact or visit your local park or visit our website at www.minneapolisparks.org. 4 www.minneapolisparks.org Registration Four Ways to Register! Refunds Refund requests must be submitted to location or •Online: http://activenet.active.com/minneapolisparks using your Visa/MasterCard/Discover and your username and password. •Walk-In: Registrations are accepted in person at any recreation center in Minneapolis during business hours. •Mail: Mail registration to a recreation center. Make checks payable to: Minneapolis Finance Department. •Over the phone: Available only for Visa/MasterCard/ Discover payments. Call the MPRB Customer Service Department at 612-230-6400 or any recreation center during business hours and have your credit card ready to register by phone. Where to Register We’re online – you can be too! Take advantage of the 24/7 convenience of registering online for all your favorite classes. Now you can register for classes online at http://activenet.active.com/minneapolisparks. When to Register Registration will begin on December 8 at 6pm. Registration is required for all programs, trips and free activities. You are not considered registered until you have paid all fees and you receive a confirmation. Confirmation of Registration If you register in person, you may ask for a receipt. We will send you an Email confirmation if you provide an email address. Class Transfers You may transfer classes with no fee penalty, and you must make them at least 3 days prior to the class start date. Cancellations When the class minimum is not reached, we reserve the right to either postpone the beginning of the program or cancel the program entirely. Missed Classes We do not issue refunds for missed classes or for quitting after the class start date. Oh No! We cancelled a class because we did not know you were coming! Sometimes excellent programs are cancelled when too many people wait until the last minute to register. Please avoid disappointment and register at least one week before the program begins. Up-to-the-Minute Activities New and fun activities are sometimes added after this publication goes to print. Look on ActiveNet for the most up-to-date activities. department where the program is being held. No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting unless for bonafide medical reasons. Full refunds will be given for all classes or trips cancelled by the MPRB. Inclement Weather If we cancel classes or recreation activities due to inclement weather, we will attempt to make them up and give you advance notice. Fee Assistance The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Fee Assistance Program assists Minneapolis residents when financial limitations occur. Eligibility for the program is determined by meeting the current income guidelines, completing an application and providing documentation. Fee assistance is for the instructional portion of fees only and not for supplies, extra fees, or admission costs for field trips. Photo Policy Please note: photos taken during MPRB programs, events or activities may be used in future department promotional materials. Inclusion Support Reach for Resources provides inclusion facilitators for children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in their city park and recreation programs. After registering for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board programs, contact Reach for Resources at 952-988-4177 to discuss the needs/ accommodations for yourself or your child. We require a minimum two week notice for a successful inclusion. ADA In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. How to Use this Catalog 2B Fit Are you looking to stay in shape, burn calories, put your stress in check, have fun and make friends? Come and be part of our 2B Fit fun club and have some fun. Breill will lead you up to the top of the game so be ready for the fun. Register now & Be Fit! Ages 11-15 $15 Res / $30 Non-Res Stewart Rec. Center #38019 W 6/18- 8/13 2:30 - 4:30 pm Ages 2BActivity Fit Class is Start and Start and on in shape, end dates end times Arenumber you lookingheld to keep burn calories, put your stress in check, have fun, and make friend! Come and be part of our 2B Fit fun club and have fun this summer. Breill will lead you up to the top of the game so be ready for the fun. Register now & Be Fit! Ages 11-15 $0 Res / $0 Non-Res www.minneapolisparks.org Stewart Rec. Center #38019 W 6/18- 8/13 2:30 - 4:30 pm Activity Acro Balanc name Remember wha to run away and Activity explore the skill description acrobats! We w Activity exercises from fee engage the natu interactive mov Location positive peer in to help kids to d creative war Individual and p cooperative gam Ages 6-11 Creekview Rec. #39383 W 6 5 2B Fit Are you looking Registration 24/7 online registration is available: In order to aid staff in processing registration, please be sure to fill out registration forms completely. An incomplete form may delay your registration from being processed. Thank you! http://activenet.active.com/minneapolisparks Drop off this form or mail to a neighborhood recreation center. See page 2 for center addresses. Participant’s Name Date of Birth Gender Activity # Location Fee Fee Assistance Request Total Due Total Enclosed Parent/Guardian Street Address State City Zip Code Home Phone E-mail Address (print clearly) Confirmations will be issued by e-mail if an e-mail address is provided. Work Phone Emergency Contact Name Emergency Contact Phone To better serve our participants, please note any information you feel our staff should be aware of (i.e. disability, allergies, etc.) Parent/Guardian SignatureDate Your signature indicates you have read the registration information and understand all information relevant to your program choice. Payment Type Cash Check# Office Use Only 6 Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Discover (If paying with a credit card, staff will call to obtain card information for enrollment) Registration Processed www.minneapolisparks.org Confirmation Email Sent Date Staff Initials Winter Recreation Activities Snowshoeing Snow Tubing and Sledding Explore wintertime beauty in the parks Bundle up for exhilarating fun! •Join a naturalist-led public snowshoeing and natural history program for families and individuals of all ages •Wirth Winter Recreation Area offers a tubing hill complete with a tow rope to make getting up the hill quick, comfortable fun! •Discover snow-covered wooded trails at Theodore Wirth Park or set off on an adventure of your own •Free sledding at Sunset Hill at Wirth •Snowshoe rental at Columbia, Hiawatha and Wirth •Bring a sled or rent a tube at the steepest hill in northeast Minneapolis at Columbia Golf Club • www.minneapolisparks.org/wirthwinter •www.minneapolisparks.org/wirthwinter Snowboarding Cross-Country Skiing Learn to ride! Keep moving this winter •Take a lesson – make your first time a fun time or take it up a notch learning tips and tricks •Daily or season ski pass is your ticket to enjoy groomed ski trails at Chain of Lakes and Columbia, Gross, Hiawatha and Wirth Golf Clubs •Visit Snowboard Park to ride rails, boxes and more; located behind Wirth Chalet •School’s Out Camps include cross-country ski lessons, beginner snowboard instruction, snow tubing, rental equipment plus lunch and warm refreshments! • www.minneapolisparks.org/wirthwinter •Lessons and passes at Wirth Chalet; passes and rental equipment at Columbia, Hiawatha and Wirth •More about ski ambassadors, winter trail etiquette, ski passes, maps and other questions online •www.minneapolisparks.org/trails www.minneapolisparks.org 7 Winter Recreation Activities Outdoor Ice Rinks: Skating, Hockey, Pond Hockey & Broomball Armatage Park, 2500 57th St. W 370-4912 H, S Warming House Hours Bohanon Park, 4927 Bryant Ave. N 370-3932 H, S Bryant Square Park, 3101 Bryant Ave. S 370-4907 H, S Bryn Mawr Park, 601 Morgan Ave. S 370-4833 B Hiawatha School Park, 4305 E. 42nd St. 370-4952 H, S Rinks and warming houses open as soon as ice conditions allow and remain open through Feb. 16, weather and ice conditions permitting. Rinks at Lake of the Isles, McRae, North Commons and Van Cleve will remain open through March 1, weather and ice conditions permitting. Kenny Park, 1328 58th St. W 370-4901 PH, S Lake Hiawatha Park, 2701 E. 44th St. 370-4930 H, S Lake Nokomis, 4965 Nokomis Pkwy. 370-4923PH Lake of the Isles, 2500 Lake Isles Pkwy. E 370-4875 H, S Linden Hills Park, 3100 43rd St. W 370-4913 H, S Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE 370-4927 B, H, S Longfellow Park, 3435 36th Ave. S 370-4957 H, S Lyndale Farmstead Park, 3900 Bryant Ave. S 370-4948 S Lynnhurst Park, 1345 Minnehaha Pkwy. W 370-4914 H, S Matthews Park, 2318 28th Ave. S 370-4950 B, H, S McRae Park, 906 E. 47th St. 370-4909 B, H North Commons Park, 1801 James Ave. N 370-4921 H, S Pearl Park, 414 E. Diamond Lake Rd. 370-4906 H, S Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S 370-4960S Sibley Park, 1900 E. 40th St. 370-4954 H, S Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. SE 370-4926 B, H, S Webber Park, 4400 DuPont Ave. N Windom NE Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE B = Broomball 8 H = Hockey – Closed – 370-4803 PH = Pond Hockey www.minneapolisparks.org B, H, S S = Skating All rinks Except Bryn Mawr, Lake Nokomis, Lake of the Isles • Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm • Saturday, 10 am-9 pm • Sunday, noon-6 pm Lake of the Isles • Monday-Friday, 3-9 pm • Saturday, 9 am-9 pm • Sunday, 10 am-9 pm c m Lake Nokomis Open during pond hockey league games only • Monday-Thursday, 5-9 pm • Saturday-Sunday, 12:30-3:30 pm Bryn Mawr Open during broomball league games only • Monday-Friday, 6-10 pm • Saturday-Sunday, 12:30-4:30 pm Four sites with rink light timers: Lake of the Isles, Lynnhurst, Matthews and Van Cleve • Sunday, lights on until 9 pm m Minneapolis School Release Days • Dec. 22-Jan 2, Jan. 16 and 19; and Feb. 13 and 16: noon-9 pm m Holidays Only Lake of the Isles, McRae, North Commons and Van Cleve open • Dec. 24, noon-4 pm; Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, noon-6 pm My Friends Preschool This class will be held at Logan Park. Educational and recreational activities are designed to enrich and develop your child's social, intellectual and physical growth. Your child will have a great time participating a wide variety of fun things such as cooking, music, environmental activities, art, story time and large muscle activities. Children must be potty trained. Cost is per month. Customer can choose any session from January 6 – May 28. Ages 3-5 9:30am-12 pm Logan Rec Center 2 Days a week Res $70 / Non-Res $92.50 #46949 1/6 - 1/29 #46950 2/3 - 2/26 Join your preschool friends from the neighborhood in this multiage class which will help 3-5 year old children learn the skills they need for kindergarten. This preschool program also includes environmental programming from MPRB naturalists, an introduction to American Sign Language, and so much more! A snack will be provided each day, and all children must be toilet trained. This program is available 1-5 days a week. There is a $40 fee due at registration, which counts towards your program fees. Please contact Waite Park to request the specific days your child will attend. Customer can choose the dates Monday through Friday; January 5 - May 29. #46951 3/3 - 3/26 #46952 4/7 - 4/30 #46953 5/5 - 5/28 3 Days a week Res $105 / Non-Res $142.50 #46954 1/6 - 1/29 #46955 2/3 - 2/26 #46956 3/3 - 3/26 #46957 4/7 - 4/30 Ages 3-5 9:30am to 12:30pm #46958 5/5 - 5/28 1 Day #43638 Res $285 / Non-Res $413.25 My Friends Lunch Bunch 2 Day #43643 Res $420 / Non-Res $601.50 3 Day #43640 Res $540 / Non-Res $767.25 4 Day #43641 Res $640 / Non-Res $903 5 Day #43642 Res $730 / Non-Res $1,023.75 Preschool Waite Rec Center This is an extended hour for those in "My Friends Preschool". Bring a bag lunch, we will eat together as a group then either go outside to play or do a fun group activity. The cost is $28 per month in addition to "My Friends" fees. Customer can choose any session from January 6 – May 28. Ages 3-5 12pm to 1pm Logan Rec Center 9 www.minneapolisparks.org 2 Days a week Res $28 / Non-Res $38 #48010 1/6 - 1/29 #48012 2/3 - 2/26 #48016 3/3 - 3/26 #48017 4/7 - 4/30 #48018 5/5 - 5/28 3 Days a week Res $42 / Non-Res $56 #48023 1/6 - 1/29 #48026 2/3 - 2/26 #48027 3/3 - 3/26 #48025 4/7 - 4/30 #48058 5/5 - 5/28 Book Exchange Volunteers from the Prospect Park Neighborhood have worked hard on a new book exchange room at Luxton Park. Come to Luxton and find that new interesting book you have been looking for. Bring it home, or stay here and read. And best of all, IT’S FREE! All Ages Free Luxton Rec Center #48500 M Tu W Th F 1/1 - 3/31 3pm - 8:45pm #48508 M Tu W Th F 4/1 - 5/31 3pm - 8:45pm Winter Festivals Around the World We have lots of fun winter celebrations here in Minnesota but have you ever wondered how other places celebrate the winter season? Come find out in this preschool series about winter celebrations! Each week we will investigate a different celebration of the season through games, stories, songs, and outdoor fun. Ages 3-5 Res $12 / Non-Res $18 Logan Rec Center #47751 Th 1/8 – 1/29 10am – 11am 3/2 – 3/5 10:30am – 11:30am Waite Rec Center #47563 M Tu W Th Who’s Been Here? Game Room Feel free to play board games, card games, interactive games, or table games. Please register at the front desk of your local recreation center. Let’s have fun and keep the games enjoyable. All Ages Free Luxton Rec Center #48510 M Tu W Th F Sa* 1/1 - 5/31 3pm - 8:45pm 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm 1/5 – 5/30 3pm - 9pm 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm Audubon Rec Center #46085 M Tu W Th F Logan Rec Center #43995 M Tu W Th F Sa* Waite Rec Center #43629 M Tu W Th F *Saturday hours coincide with building hours. 10 www.minneapolisparks.org Become a detective! In this class based on the book; In the Snow: Who’s Been Here? We will search for clues, play games and create art to discover what animals have been in our parks. Each week we will learn about a new Minnesota animal that stays here in the winter. Put on your detective hats and bring your magnifying glass as we discover Who’s Been Here? In our parks! Ages 3-5 Res $12 / Non-Res $18 Waite Rec Center #47528 M Tu W Th 2/2 - 2/5 10:30am – 11:30am Van Cleve Rec Center #47344 Sa 2/28 – 3/21 10:30am – 11:30am The Wonderful World of Eric Carle Tumbling In this series, we’ll explore both classic Eric Carle books such as the The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug as well as books you might not be as familiar with. Listen to stories, make art, meet live animals and play outside in this exciting literature experience! Your child will learn basic tumbling skills like somersaults, headstands and bridges. The focus is on balance, coordination and body awareness. Parents should plan to participate in class. Ages 3-5 Res $12 / Non-Res $18 Logan Rec Center #48009 Tu 3/3 – 3/24 10am - 11am 4/27 – 4/30 10:30am - 11:30am Waite Rec Center #48007 M Tu W Th Nature Table As you come and go from other programs and activities at your rec center will set up in the lobby or other high traffic area and provide short, fun, hands-on, nature-based activities. All Ages Free Logan Rec Center #47743 W 1/21 – 3/11 5pm - 6pm #47753 W 4/15 – 5/20 5pm - 6pm Come join us to celebrate our Minneapolis Parks during this beautiful time of the year. Learn more about the changing of seasons and how we can see it in our own backyard. Join us for park clean ups, create art for our parks, plant a seed or two, and meet some native animals of our parks. Play games, explore the arts, take hikes and much more in this discovery class! M Tu W Th Res $21 / Non-Res $26.50 #46096 M 2/23 - 3/30 5pm - 5:30pm #47599 M 4/13 - 5/18 5pm - 5:30pm Ages 3-4 Res $21 / Non-Res $26.50 #46089 M 2/23 - 3/30 5:30pm - 6pm #46090 W 2/25 - 4/1 5pm - 5:30pm #47591 M 4/13 - 5/18 5:30pm - 6pm #47592 W 4/15 - 5/20 5pm - 5:30pm Jr. All-Stars Jr. All-Stars focus on fundamental skill development, learning to be part of a team, and most of all having fun. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. T-shirt included! Ages 3-5 Res $20 / Non-Res $27.50 Bottineau Rec Center #47622 Sa 1/10 - 2/28 9:15am - 10:15am Tu 3/17 - 4/21 5:00pm - 5:50pm Soccer #48062 Multi-Sport #48067 Tu 4/28 - 6/2 5:30pm - 6:30pm Res $12 / Non-Res $18 Little Soccer Kickers 5/18 – 5/21 The program will focus on progressive skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Practices only, scrimmages within the team. Waite Rec Center #48045 Ages 2-3 Basketball We Love Our Parks Ages 3-5 Audubon Rec Center 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 5 Res $10/ Non-Res $15 Waite Rec Center #48095 Tiny Tot Open Gym Does your little one have energy to burn this winter? Our "indoor playground" in complete with balls, toys and mats. When they are tired from running the quiet room will be open for quiet activities. Adult must accompany child. Cost per family and per day you attend. You can also purchase a punch card. Ages 1-5 Res $3 / Non-Res $4 Logan Rec Center #44275 11 MF Sa 1/3 - 2/28 11:30am - 12:30pm Little Basketball Hoopers The program will focus on progressive skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Practices only, scrimmages within the team. Ages 5 Res $10/ Non-Res $15 Waite Rec Center 1/2 - 4/3 10am - 12pm www.minneapolisparks.org #48081 Sa 1/3 - 2/28 10am - 11am Youth Gym Luxton Recreation Center welcomes all youth ages 6 - 18 to Luxton gym. Youth during open hours can work on their dribbling, jump shot, and make new friends. We will be running games and having fun. Come on down and register now. See you on the court. Ages 6-18 Free Luxton Rec Center #48503 F Sa 1/2 - 3/27 6pm - 8:45pm #48527 M W F Sa 4/1 - 5/30 6pm - 8:45pm Afterschool Gym Teen Open Gym is open for youth 6 -18. Participants must have gym shoes and shorts. Must have an MPRB ActivePass. Participants only, no spectators allowed. Ages 6-18 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #45978 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 3/27 3pm - 5pm #47614 M Tu W Th F 4/6 - 5/29 3pm - 5pm Game Room Feel free to play board games, card games, interactive games, or table games. Please register at the front desk of your local recreation center. Lets have fun and keep the games enjoyable. All Ages Free Luxton Rec Center #48510 M Tu W Th F Sa 1/1 - 5/31 3pm - 8:45pm 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm 1/5 – 5/30 3pm - 9pm 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm Audubon Rec Center Open Gym: Elementary #46085 Help your child get more activity. Youth can come to the gym to enjoy basketball, floor hockey, dodgeball, big base, and a bunch of other fun games. Elementary open gym is for youth 12 and under. Must have a MPRB ActivePass to enter gym. You may register for your free ActivePass at the front desk. Gym space may be scheduled for MPRB youth sports programs and open gym offerings are subject to change. Logan Rec Center Ages 12 and under Free Bottineau Rec Center #45940 MWF 1/5 - 3/30 3pm - 5:30pm #46080 MWF 4/6 - 5/29 3pm - 5:30pm #43995 M Tu W Th F M Tu W Th F Sa Waite Rec Center #43629 M Tu W Th F Friday Night Arts Kids, come and use your imagination of art at Bottineau Park on a Friday night! Bring home your masterpiece to share with your family. Each child will have a selection of projects to enjoy! Children under 6 must be accompanied with an adult. Ages 3-10 Free Bottineau Rec Center 12 www.minneapolisparks.org #46385 F 1/2 - 3/27 6pm - 8pm #45948 F 4/3 - 5/29 6pm - 8pm Homemade Pizza Computer Lab Stop in our computer lab for fun, interactive games and educational software. Learn everything from basic keyboarding to layout and design. Stop in for help with your papers, design your own pictures and artwork, or just simply surf the net. We have everything you need. In addition, we have wonderful learning tools for youth to make the computer experience fun and educational. All Ages Free Audubon Rec Center M Tu W Th F* #46084 1/5 - 5/30 3pm - 9pm 3pm - 9pm Bottineau Rec Center #47659 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 3/28 #47661 M Tu W Th F 3/30 - 6/13 3pm - 9pm Join the Van Cleve staff in making homemade pizzas over spring break! Basic ingredients and cooking utensils will be provided, but you may bring anything extra you would like to add! Come on down and kick off the long break with us! Ages 4-16 Van Cleve Rec Center #47881 #43998 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 3/31 3pm - 9pm #43999 M Tu W Th F 4/1 - 5/30 3pm - 9pm M 3/30 12pm - 2pm Taco Dinner Join the Van Cleve staff in making your own tacos and quesadillas over spring break! Kids will learn how to safely cook and handle food and then enjoy it!! All necessary ingredients and kitchen utensils will be provided. Don't miss out on all the fun! Ages 4-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #47688 Logan Rec Center Free W 4/1 5pm - 6pm Waite Rec Center #46223 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 4/3 3pm - 8pm #48838 M Tu W Th F 4/6 - 5/29 3pm - 8pm Van Cleve Rec Center #47212 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 3/28 3pm - 9pm #47250 M Tu W Th F 4/6 - 5/29 3pm - 7pm 1/2 - 3/31 3pm - 8:45pm Luxton Rec Center #48499 M Tu W Th F #48526 M Tu W Th F 4/1 - 5/30 3pm - 8:45pm Windom Rec Center #46064 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 5/30 3 pm - 9 pm *Audubon Rec Center closes at 6 pm on Fridays. Arts and Crafts Kids, come and use your imagination of art. Bring home your masterpiece to share with your family. Each child will have a selection of projects to enjoy! Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3-10 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #45984 Th 1/8 - 3/26 4pm - 5:30pm #47249 Th 4/9 - 5/28 4pm - 5:30pm Wee Create: Craft for Kids This is "THE" arts and crafts class for kids ages 6 - 12. Kids will get to create and take something new home every week. If you love to create, build, get a little messy, come and join "Wee Create!" Instructor, Bronte Metzger will help you design your own creation every week. There is a registration limit of 10 participants. Register today! CeCe's Culinary Cooking Join CeCe for a weekly healthy cooking class. Each week we will explore new healthy recipes. At the end of the session you will have a healthy cookbook to take home to share with your family & friends. Ages 6-12 #48519 Th 1/8 - 2/12 6:15pm - 7:15pm Ages 7-13 #48520 Th 2/26 - 3/26 6:15pm - 7:15pm #48525 Th 4/16 - 5/28 6:15pm - 7:15pm Free Logan Rec Center #44136 Tu 1/6 - 3/24 6pm - 7pm #44137 Tu 4/7 - 6/2 6pm - 7pm 13 www.minneapolisparks.org Free Luxton Rec Center Photography Class Book Exchange This time around our "Wee Create" arts and crafts class is taking on something new; photography! In honor of George E. Luxton, a historic local photographer, this class we will learn some basic photography skills, while also getting a lot of hands on experience taking our own photos. Be prepared to get creative, be original, and have lots of fun with the photo projects! This class is for photographers of all different levels, from beginners to those who are familiar with cameras and photography. We have a limit of 10 participants, so hurry, and register today to secure your spot! Volunteers from the Prospect Park Neighborhood have worked hard on a new book exchange room at Luxton Park. Come and find that new interesting book you have been looking for. Bring it home, or stay here and read. Ages 10-16 G.Y.M. (Get Youth Movin') Free Luxton Rec Center #48521 M 1/12 - 2/9 6:15pm - 7:30pm #48522 M 2/23 - 3/23 6:15pm - 7:30pm #48523 M 4/13 - 5/18 6:15pm - 7:30pm School Release Fun: Crafts and Crackers Van Cleve is open at noon on all M.P.S. release days with some fun and exciting activities to do in your school out time. We have some VERY EXCITING kitchen creation activities where you can explore your creativity and eat some satisfying food. We will also explore our creativity in the craft room with a craft project that you can bring home. Ages 6-11 Free Van Cleve Rec Center F #47681 1/16 1pm – 4pm All Ages Free Luxton Rec Center #48500 M Tu W Th F Sa 1/1 - 3/31 3pm - 8:45pm #48508 M Tu W Th F Sa 4/1 - 5/31 3pm - 8:45pm Hello Youth! Do you miss gym activities and want to keep your body moving? Luxton Park will be offering gym activities such as indoor soccer, kickball, badminton, whiffle ball, basketball, and other gym based activities on Tuesdays. Join today! Ages 9-13 Free Luxton Rec Center #48505 Tu 1/13 - 2/10 7:30pm - 8:45pm #48506 Tu 2/24 - 3/24 7:30pm - 8:45pm #48507 Tu 4/7 - 5/26 6pm - 7:30pm Field Trip: Snow Tubing at Theodore Wirth Join us for snow tubing at Theodore Wirth Park! Experience the fun of tubing down the hill as fast as you can! We will be meeting at Bottineau Park at 1pm and take the youth from there to Theodore Wirth Park. Family Valentine Making Party Ages 10-16 Create your own homemade valentines without making a mess at home! We'll focus on valentines that can be easily made in sets (for classrooms) and one-of-a-kind creations for someone special. Wow your friends and families with a custom-made card from the heart. Instructor JoAnne Peters Bottineau Rec Center Ages 6-17 Elimination Ping Pong is a fast paced version of Ping Pong that is more like the Basketball Knock Out Game than normal Ping Pong. Twelve players can start the same game and in turn must keep themselves in the game while trying to eliminate the players after them. Easy to learn, fun to play. This is a FREE activity but pre-registration is required to make sure we have enough players to hold the activity. Res $5 / Non-Res $9 Logan Rec Center #45890 Sa 2/7 2pm - 4pm #48106 F Res $7 / Non Res $10 1/16 1pm - 5pm School Release Fun: Elimination Ping Pong Ages 10-14 Free Windom NE Rec Center 14 www.minneapolisparks.org #46438 F 1/16 12pm – 4pm #46450 Th 4/2 12pm – 4pm School Release Fun: Skating, Fire, S’mores & More School Release Fun: Family Bounce House Open Gym Come on down to the Windom skating rink for a family friendly Fire & Ice experience. We will have a camp fire going, all the supplies needed to build your own S’mores and hot cocoa for all. We will have S’mores & cocoa supplies for the first 50 people enrolled. No enrollment is needed to skate. Windom will open up the Gym for children and families for open gym play time. We will also set up a real full sized bounce house for everyone to play in. This activity is for kids 4 -12 and any parents/chaperones. All Ages Windom NE Rec Center Free Windom NE Rec Center M #46444 1/19 12pm - 4pm Ages 4-12 Free #46446 M 3/30 1pm - 5pm #46445 F 4/3 1pm - 5pm Kids Corner Field Trip: Roller Garden Come hang out under the supervision of a MPRB staff every 3rd Tuesday of the month! We have games, toys, occasional treats, movies and more! This program coincides with the WPCiA monthly neighborhood meeting and dates may change. Children must be toilet trained to be able to attend. Parent and/or guardians must register their child online or at the front desk. Join with your friends and skate the afternoon away at the Roller Garden. You can bring your own rollerblades or use the in-house roller skates. Lunch will be provided! Ages 4-16 Free Windom NE Rec Center #46068 Tu 1/20 - 3/17 7pm - 9pm #46069 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 7pm - 9pm Ages 8-16 Bottineau Rec Center #47758 Van Cleve Rec Center W 4/1 3pm - 4pm Archery In The Parks 2/13 – 2/13 1pm – 3pm School Release Fun: Fun Club Play Day Come spend the day with some of the same staff that ran our popular Summer Fun Club Program playing some of the favorite gym games. Various dodgeball & gym games will be played with a mid day snack break. This is a FREE activity but pre-registration by December 24th is required to make sure we have the minimum registered to hold this activity. Free Certified instructors will determine student's dominant eye, teach proper archer form, shot execution, and follow-through. Class will be held indoors following the National Archery in Schools Program regimen taught in over 12,000 schools throughout the country. Equipment is standardized to be safe, durable and universally fit any student. Ages 10-13 Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Van Cleve Rec Center #47227 W 4/8 - 4/29 6pm - 7pm Make Your Own Laddergolf Game Windom NE Rec Center #46447 F 2/13 12pm - 4pm #46448 F 3/27 12pm - 4pm #46449 W 4/1 12pm - 4pm Get ready for the summer season with the Van Cleve staff as we make our own ladder golf games!! This is a family activity. All Ages www.minneapolisparks.org Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Van Cleve Rec Center #47764 15 Free Free Van Cleve Rec Center Ages 6-11 1pm - 4:30pm Love cupcakes? Then join us to see if you can win one! We will play rounds of Bingo with specific types of games to be announced at the beginning. Have fun playing gym games during spring break! Everything from dodgeball and volleyball to basketball and floor hockey. F 3/30 Cupcake Bingo Ages 8-13 #47682 M #48109 School Release Day: Sportsmania 16 and Under $7 M 3/30 3pm - 4:30pm Kids Open Gym Children during open hours can work on their dribbling, jump shot, and make new friends. We will be running games and having fun. Come on down and register now. See you on the court. Ages 6-10 Free Homework Help, College Access, and Career Support Homework Help: Homework assistance in all subjects for students K-6; and Homework assistance in Literature, English, Writing, Speech, or Social Sciences for grades 6-12. All Ages Luxton Rec Center Free Luxton Rec Center #48504 Th F 1/1 - 3/27 3:30pm - 5:30pm #48564 Tu Th 1/6 - 3/31 4:30pm - 6pm #48509 Th F 4/2 - 5/29 3:30pm - 5:30pm #48567 Tu Th 4/2 - 5/28 4:30pm - 6pm Martial Arts for Beginners Logan Girls Group This is a martial arts class with a wide range of disciplines to offer, from the high energy kicking and punching, to meditation and self control. Anyone taking this class can expect to burn a lot of energy, learn a great deal about controlling their body, and mind and increase their overall fitness level! Ages 7-16 Res $75 / Non-Res $100 Join CeCe on Tuesdays for an afternoon with the girls. We'll hang out & do a wide variety of girl things. Stick around for cooking class after girls group. Windom NE Rec Center #46070 MW 1/5 - 3/25 6pm - 7pm #46071 MW 4/6 - 6/10 6pm - 7pm Self Defense Ages 7-13 Free Logan Rec Center #44163 Tu 1/6 - 3/24 4:30pm - 6pm #44329 Tu 4/7 - 5/26 4:30pm - 6pm Bottineau Girls Group This is an opportunity for young women to connect with adult mentors, explore issues that affect their lives, build friendships, develop life and leadership skills, go on trips, and have fun with their peers. This is a drop in program. No registration required. In this life-saving class, children and teens will learn how to protect themselves from bullies and adult predators using both verbal and physical techniques. Co-sponsored by Young Americans School of Self-Defense. Register in person Tuesday, February 10th at 6pm. There is a $4 registration fee. Class will run until May 5th. Each class last 45 minutes and is divided by belt. Ages 12-16 #45947 Tu 1/6 - 3/31 6pm - 8pm Ages 4-15 #46078 Tu 4/7 - 5/26 6pm - 8pm Res $4 / Non-Res $6 Free Bottineau Rec Center Logan Rec Center #46939 Tu 2/10 - 5/5 6pm - 8pm Homework Help Providing young learners an exciting and dynamic way to learn the basic skills essential to learning success. Van Cleve Park is proud to help with homework for students from Kindergartners and 6th graders in all subjects. Ages 6-11 Free Van Cleve Rec Center 16 www.minneapolisparks.org #45983 MW 1/7 - 2/25 3:30pm - 5:30pm #47252 MW 4/6 - 5/27 3:30pm - 5:30pm Under the Ice Boys Group Where do MN animals go during the winter? What exactly is going on under the ice of our lakes and rivers? Who lives there? Come find out the answers to these questions and more in this winter series! Not all is quite as it seems under the frozen ice in Minnesota. This is an opportunity for young men to connect with adult mentors, explore issues that affect their lives, build friendships, develop life and leadership skills, and have fun with their peers. This is a drop in program. Registration not required. Luxton Rec Center Ages 12-16 #47367 Free Bottineau Rec Center #45946 W 1/7 - 3/25 6pm - 8pm #46077 W 4/1 - 5/27 6pm - 8pm Young Men's Group Join us every Thursday for a young men's group that will focus on keeping participants entertained and engaged while having fun at the same time. The activities will include; game table tournaments, dodgeball, floor hockey, board games, XBOX 360 tourneys, cooking sessions, discussion/share time and much more. Ages 8-14 Ages 6-11 Res $12 / Non-Res $18 W 5pm – 6pm Nature Table As you come and go from other programs and activities at your rec center will set up in the lobby or other high traffic area and provide short, fun, hands-on, nature-based activities. Come visit with our live snake and/or examine Minnesota animal furs and skulls! See you there! All Ages Free Logan Rec Center #47743 W 1/21 – 3/11 5pm – 6pm #47753 W 4/15 – 5/20 5pm – 6pm Free Naturalist Round Up Audubon Rec Center #46099 Th 1/8 - 3/26 6pm - 8pm #47600 Th 4/2 - 5/28 6pm - 8pm Enjoy Science and Nature? This program is meant for parks where kids hang out but don’t sign-up for classes. Just show up and the park Naturalists will provide fun, hands-on activities and games about Science and Nature. Topics will vary based on the kids interest and age. Ages 6-11 Snowshoeing at the Park We will explore how snowshoeing came to be and learn basics of this age-old activity. As students skills improve, we’ll explore the park further and play fun games while on snowshoes. Naturalist will provide an alternate lesson of their choice if there is not sufficient snow on class day. Snowshoes are provided but please dress for the weather. Ages 6-11 Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Luxton Rec Center #47575 1/7 – 1/28 F 1/2 3pm – 4pm Free Bottineau Rec Center #47742 Tu 2/3 – 3/10 5:15pm – 6:15pm #47745 M 4/6 – 5/11 5:15pm – 6:15pm Van Cleve Rec Center #47337 Tu 4/14 – 5/5 3:45pm – 4:45pm Winter Recreation and Nature Art We will get outside to play winter games and head back indoors to explore new ways to express ourselves in art using natural items. Work together with your friends as we all help to put on our own art show at the end of the series. Ages 6-11 Res $12 / Non-Res $18 Windom NE Rec Center #48036 Tu 2/3 – 2/24 3:30pm – 4:30pm Luxton Rec Center #47505 17 www.minneapolisparks.org W 2/18 – 3/11 5pm – 6pm Phenology in Our Parks Become a detective! In this class based on the book “In the Snow: Who’s Been Here?” we will search for clues, play games and create art to discover what animals have been in our parks. Each week we will learn about a new Minnesota animal that stays here in the winter. Put on your detective hats and bring your magnify glass as we discover “Who’s Been Here?” in our parks! When do flowers and trees start to bloom? What are the first animals and insects we see? Phenology is the study of changes in plants and animals and often answers these questions. Become a scientist as we study phenology in our parks! Create your own science journal, sharpen your observation skills and collect data. At the end of the series we will submit our findings to the USA National Phenology Network and share our data with other scientists like you. Play games, explore the arts, take hikes and much more in this spring discovery class! Ages 6-12 Ages 6-12 Winter Recreation and Nature Art Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Waite Rec Center F #47369 Res $12 / Non-Res $18 Luxton Rec Center 3/6 – 3/27 4pm – 5pm #47928 W 4/15 – 5/6 5pm – 6pm Windom NE Rec Center Fishing with Paul #47929 Th 5/7 – 5/28 3:30pm – 4:30pm All the bait and gear will be provided but feel free to bring your lucky pole and gear if you think it might help. Ages 5-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #47684 F 4/3 2pm – 4pm How Does Your Garden Grow? Have you ever wondered what it takes to plant a garden? Can gardens really grow in our parks? We will learn about the plants that grow in Minnesota, how to care for our garden, and make some tasty recipes! Think outside the box as we learn about creative garden spaces and construct some of our own. We will work together to create a final project and make our parks more beautiful to visit! Ages 6-12 Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Waite Rec Center #47763 Tu 4/7 – 4/28 4pm – 5pm School Release Day: Winter and Spring Basketball Tournament Stop by Bottineau and register for our drop in Teen Basketball Tournament. Teams will be arranged by Bottineau Park staff. Interested players should come in individually and sign up! Participants will be given pizza at the end of the tournament. Please register in person at Bottineau Park the day of the event. Ages 11-16 Free Bottineau Rec Center #48091 W 12/31 1pm – 5pm #48102 F 4/3 2pm – 6pm Dodgeball Come on down to play dodgeball with your friends and neighborhood kids. There will be fundamentals given to new participants and structured game play with rules. Ages 6-12 Free Audubon Rec Center #47624 18 www.minneapolisparks.org M 1/5 - 2/16 6pm - 7:30pm Learn to Ice Skate Floor Hockey Learn to ice skate is a basic skills program for ice skaters who have little or no experience. We will teach skating skills of forward stride, balance, edges and stopping, as well as incorporating skating games to practice what we have learned. Older, more experienced skates we will include basic ice skating skills along with hockey skills and games. Limited number of ice skates will be provided if needed. Equipment required mittens, helmets, sticks and skates. This class is taught by Kathy Cordes. Come on down to play floor hockey with your friends and neighborhood kids every Wednesday from 6pm - 730pm. There will be fundamentals given to new participants and structured game play with rules. Ages 6-11 Camp Shooting Stars Basketball Res $20/ Non-Res $30 Van Cleve Rec Center M #45980 1/5 - 2/16 Ages 4-10 6pm - 7pm Res $20/ Non-Res $40 Logan Rec Center W #48113 1/7 - 2/11 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ages 6-12 Free Audubon Rec Center #47625 W 1/7 - 2/18 In this seven week camp boys and girls from kindergarten to first grade will learn how to dribble, pass and of course shoot the basketball. They will also learn on how to work together as a team. Drills are designed to be age appropriate. This fun, non-competitive camp is a great way to introduce your child to basketball. Ages 5-6 Res $25 / Non-Res $35 Gymnastics Bottineau Rec Center Gymnasts will perfect previous skills, enhance their gymnastic vocabulary, learn how to work as a team, and constructively use their extra energy. Focus is put on gymnasts to perfect their form, gain independence, and learn new skills. Floor, beam, and vault are taught in this class. #46100 Audubon Rec Center Team Gymnastics Ages 8-14 Res $96 / Non-Res $139 #46095 Tu Th 1/6 - 2/26 6pm - 7:30pm #47598 Tu Th 3/3 - 4/28 6pm - 7:30pm Youth Gymnastics Ages 7-12 Res $30 / Non-Res $40 #46097 W 2/25 - 4/1 #47601 W 4/15 - 5/20 5:30pm - 6:30pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm Advanced Gymnastics Ages 7-14 Res $33 / Non-Res $44.50 #46083 W 2/25 - 4/1 #47590 W 4/15 - 5/20 19 www.minneapolisparks.org 6:30pm - 7:30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm 6pm - 7:30pm Sa 1/10 - 2/28 10:30am - 11:30am Big Soccer Kickers Children will develop fundamental soccer skills in a positive and fun, encouraging atmosphere in our gym. The program will focus on progressive skills development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Practices only, scrimmages within the team. Ages 7-8 Res $10 / Non-Res $15 / Supply $10 Waite Rec Center #48098 Sa 1/10 - 2/28 12:30pm - 1:30pm RevSports: Gym Sports Intermediate Tumbling This class will focus on traditional sports and school yard games. Each class will focus on learning a new sport or game. Age appropriate rules and skills will be taught and each class will end playing the game in a non-competitive learning environment. This program is geared towards students that attend New City Charter School, although home schooled and any other children are welcome to register as well. Your child will learn basic tumbling skills and/or move on to more advanced skills such as cartwheels, back walkovers, etc. The focus is on perfecting form, body awareness and developing a broad basis for the sport. Ages 5-7 #46092 M 2/23 - 3/30 6pm - 6:45pm Logan Rec Center Res $48 / Non-Res $63.70 #47596 M 4/13 - 5/18 6pm - 6:45pm M #46941 1/26 - 3/23 9am - 10am Res $42 / Non-Res $56 4/6 - 5/18 #46948 M Res $48 / Non-Res $63.70 #46942 F 1/23 - 3/20 9am - 10am 9am - 10am Res $48 / Non-Res $63.70 F #46943 4/10 - 5/29 9am - 10am Ages 5-7 Res $24 / Non-Res $31 Audubon Rec Center Baseball Throwing and Pitching Clinics Come in to Bottineau Park for some offseason baseball workouts. These clinics will be led by volunteer coaches around Northeast and will focus on the fundamentals of pitching and throwing a baseball. Come get your arms loose before the season starts because baseball season will be right around the corner! This activity is free, but please preregister. Ages 9-14 Free Ages 8 - 14 Logan Rec Center Res $48/Non-Res $63.70 #46942 M 1/26 - 3/23 9 am - 10 am Res $42/ Non-Res $56 #46943 M 4/6 - 5/18 9 am - 10 am Bottineau Rec Center Cheerleading Ages 8-15 Jump, kick, leap and dance! Learn popular moves, routines and skills required for Jr. High and High School cheerleading tryouts. Co-sponsored by Cheeramerica. Please register in person on Monday, February 9th. Classes are each 1 hour with the younger children meeting from 6-7pm and the older children meeting from 7-8pm. Van Cleve Rec Center Ages 4-15 Res $6/Non-Res $9 Logan Rec Center #46938 M 2/16 - 5/4 6pm - 8pm #46552 W 3/18 - 4/8 6:15pm - 7:30pm Volleyball Camp Looking to get some volleyball practice in during spring break? Come on down to Van Cleve and practice your skills. Campers will work on passing, serving, receiving, setting, spiking and overall team play. #48140 Free M Tu W Th F 3/30 - 4/3 Dodgeball & Kickball Dodgeball and Kickball are favorite games of the staff! What's yours? Don't miss the fun - join us for fun and competition inside or out depending on the weather! Ages 5-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #47760 20 www.minneapolisparks.org 12pm - 3pm Tu 3/31 2pm - 4pm Basketball & Volleyball Skills Basketball and Volleyball are favorite games of the staff! We'll have contests, games and tournaments all afternoon. Join us for fun and competition. Ages 5-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center Th #47761 4/2 2pm - 4pm Indoor Soccer Competitive youth soccer team with an emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and fundamental skill development. Join coaches Scott & Dylan on Thursdays from 6pm-7pm to work on new skills and practice throughout the offseason. Ages 6-9 Res $12 / Non-Res $18 Windom NE Rec Center #48550 21 Th 4/9 - 5/14 6pm - 7pm www.minneapolisparks.org Fundamental Sports Leagues Fundamental sports is designed for boys and girls ages 5–8 to learn basic skills and rules with low-key games that allow them to have fun, be active, socialize and learn sportsmanship. The focus of the game play remains, however, as fun and kid friendly. Just as with more advanced City-Wide Sports Leagues, Fundamental Sports Leagues rely on volunteer coaches for our athletes’ successes. Registration Information For more information stop in or call your local park. Each park has different registration requirements and registration dates. You may need to register directly through a specific activity council, (separate from but in cooperation with parks). Winter Fundamental Sports Offered Rec Centers Basketball Audubon X Bottineau X Logan X Luxton X Van Cleve X Waite X Windom X Spring Fundamental Sports Offered Rec Centers 22 T-Ball Coach Pitch Audubon X X Bottineau X X Logan X X Luxton X X Van Cleve X X Waite X X Windom X X www.minneapolisparks.org Citywide Youth Sports Leagues The MPRB Youth Sports Department provides positive recreation experiences for Minneapolis youth ages 8-18. These experiences help our youth develop new physical and social skills in a fun, participatory and safe environment under the guidance of knowledgeable and supportive coaches. In this way, Youth Sports programs contribute to the individual's physical, social, emotional, cultural and educational growth and development. Winter Sports: basketball, wrestling, hockey Spring Sports: RBI baseball, RBI softball, track, gymnastics Summer Sports: tennis Fall Sports: soccer, football, volleyball Registration Information For more information stop in or call your local park. Each park has different registration requirements and registration dates. You may need to register directly through a specific activity council, (separate from but in cooperation with parks). FAQ Will I need to purchase additional equipment in order for my child to participate? Equipment needs vary by sport and/or Recreation Center. Please check with your Recreation Center prior to registration. How is my child’s age division determined? Age verification in the form of a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, immunization card, certification from school administration, etc. is required for participation. How many days per week will my child practice? On average, the team will practice 1-2 times per week. How many games will my child play? On average, the team will play games 1-3 times per week, for a total of 8-12 games per season. Where will my child practice and play games? Practices will take place at your recreation center or at a nearby field/court/rink. The majority of games will be played within the city limits of Minneapolis. How will I receive information about practices and games? Information about practices and games will come from your recreation center. Game information will also be available online at www.minneapolisparks.org. How will I know if a practice or game is cancelled? Practice cancellation information will be provided by your recreation center. 23 www.minneapolisparks.org Winter Sports Leagues Offered Rec Centers Basketball Bottineau X Logan X Luxton X Van Cleve X Waite X Windom X Hockey Wrestling X X X Spring Sports Leagues Offered Rec Centers Baseball Softball Track Audubon Bottineau Gymnastics x X Logan X X Luxton X Van Cleve X X Waite X X Windom X X X X Revolutionary Sports RevSports instructional classes maximize the time that a player spends developing individual skills. Each day will focus on a topic that builds on the previous topic. Class starts with an active, skill-based warm-up; transitions into a fun, more challenging game; and ends with an age-appropriate small-sided game. All ability levels are welcome. Focus is on individual player development and helping each player at their own ability level become more confident with the necessary skills of the game. TotStars, PreStars & KinderStars: are entry-level parent child programs designed for ages 2-3, 3-5 and 4-6 year olds. Classes are non-competitive, sport instruction is a movement skills program for parent to help their little player become independent through improving their inter-personal and motor skills. MiniStars & MightyStars: are non-competitive foundational skills classes for players ages 5-8 and 6-8 to advance their skills in a class environment. Activities and instructions are created for players at all levels. SkillStars: activities develop individual skills for ages 7-12 years. Classes focus on fundamental skill development Windom Activities Dates & Time Fee Soccer PreStars #48765 M 1/26 - 3/2 5:30pm - 6:15pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Soccer PreStars #48767 M 3/9 - 4/13 5:30pm - 6:15pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Soccer PreStars #48769 M 4/20 - 6/1 5:30pm - 6:15pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Tennis KinderStars #48789 W 5/20 - 6/24 5:30pm - 6pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Tennis KinderStars #48792 W 7/8 - 8/12 5:30pm - 6pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Basketball KinderStars #48777 Tu 1/27 - 3/3 5:30pm - 6:15pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Basketball KinderStars #48779 Tu 3/10 - 4/14 5:30pm - 6:15pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 24 www.minneapolisparks.org Windom Activities Dates & Time Fee Soccer MightyStars #48766 M 1/26 - 3/2 6:15pm - 7pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Soccer MightyStars #48768 M 3/9 - 4/13 6:15pm - 7pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Soccer MightyStars #48770 M 4/20 - 6/1 6:15pm - 7pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Volleyball MightyStars #48781 Tu 1/27 - 3/3 5:30pm - 6:15pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Volleyball MightyStars #48783 Tu 3/10 - 4/21 5:30pm - 6:15pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Tennis MightyStars #48790 W 5/20 - 6/24 6pm - 6:45pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Basketball MightyStars #48778 Tu 1/27 - 3/3 6:15pm - 7pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Basketball MightyStars #48780 Tu 3/10 - 4/21 6:15pm - 7pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Lacrosse MightyStars #48785 Tu 4/28 - 6/2 5:30pm - 6:15pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Volleyball SkillStars #48782 Tu 1/27 - 3/3 6:15pm - 7pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Volleyball SkillStars #48784 Tu 3/10 - 4/21 6:15pm - 7pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Tennis SkillStars #48791 W 5/20 - 6/24 6:45pm - 7:30pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Lacrosse SkillStars #48786 Tu 4/28 - 6/2 6:15pm - 7pm Res $39 / Non-Res $47 Levels 25 Ages TotStars 2-3 PreStars 3-4 KinderStars 4-5 MiniStars 5-7 MightyStars 6-8 SkillStars 9-11 www.minneapolisparks.org Game Room Feel free to play board games, card games, interactive games, or table games. Please register at the front desk of your local recreation center. Lets have fun and keep the games enjoyable. All Ages Free Luxton Rec Center #48510 M Tu W Th F Sa* 1/1 - 5/31 3pm - 8:45pm 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm 1/5 – 5/30 3pm - 9pm 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm Audubon Rec Center #46085 M Tu W Th F Logan Rec Center #43995 M Tu W Th F Sa* Waite Rec Center #43629 M Tu W Th F *Saturday hours coincide with Rec Center hours. Computer Lab Stop in our computer lab for fun, interactive games and educational software. Learn everything from basic keyboarding to layout and design. Stop in for help with your papers, design your own pictures and artwork, or just simply surf the net. We have everything you need. In addition, we have wonderful learning tools for youth to make the computer experience fun and educational. All Ages Free Audubon Rec Center #46084 M Tu W Th F* 1/5 - 5/30 3pm - 8:30pm 3pm - 9pm Bottineau Rec Center Youth Gym Luxton Recreation Center welcomes all youth ages 6 - 18 to Luxton gym. Youth during open hours can work on their dribbling, jump shot, and make new friends. We will be running games and having fun. Come on down and register now. See you on the court. Ages 6-18 Free Luxton Rec Center #48503 F Sa 1/2 - 3/27 #48527 M W F Sa M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 3/28 #47661 M Tu W Th F 3/30 - 6/13 3pm - 9pm Logan Rec Center #43998 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 3/31 3pm - 9pm #43999 M Tu W Th F 4/1 - 5/30 3pm - 9pm Luxton Rec Center #48499 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 3/31 3pm - 8:45pm #48526 M Tu W Th F 4/1 - 5/30 3pm - 8:45pm Van Cleve Rec Center 6pm - 8:45pm 4/1 - 5/30 #47659 6pm - 8:45pm #47212 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 3/28 3pm - 9pm #47250 M Tu W Th F 4/6 - 5/29 3pm - 7pm Afterschool Gym Waite Rec Center Teen Open Gym is open for youth 6 -18. Participants must have gym shoes and shorts. Free #46223 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 4/3 3pm - 8pm #48838 M Tu W Th F 4/6 - 5/29 3pm - 8pm Van Cleve Rec Center Windom Rec Center #45978 M Tu W Th F 1/6 - 3/27 3pm - 5pm #46064 #47614 M Tu W Th F 4/6 - 5/29 3pm - 5pm *Audubon Rec Center closes at 6 pm on Fridays. 26 www.minneapolisparks.org M Tu W Th F 1/5—5/30 3pm - 9pm Homemade Pizza Join the Van Cleve staff in making homemade pizzas over Spring Break! Basic ingredients and cooking utensils will be provided, but you may bring anything extra you would like to add! Come on down and kick off the long break with us! Ages 4-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center M #47881 3/30 12pm - 2pm Taco Dinner Join the Van Cleve staff in making your own taco's and quesadillas over spring break! Kids will learn how to safely cook and handle food and then enjoy it!! Ages 4-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #47688 W 4/1 5pm - 6pm Photography Class This time around our "Wee Create" arts and crafts class is taking on something new; photography! In honor of George E. Luxton, a historic local photographer, this class we will learn some basic photography skills, while also getting a lot of hands on experience taking our own photos. This class is for photographers of all different levels, from beginners to those who are familiar with cameras and photography. We have a limit of 10 participants, so hurry, and register today to secure your spot! Ages 10-16 Free Luxton Rec Center School Release Day: Winter and Spring Basketball Tournament Stop by Bottineau and register for our drop in Teen Basketball Tournament. Teams will be arranged by Bottineau Park staff. Interested players should come in individually and sign up! Participants will be given pizza at the end of the tournament. Please register in person at Bottineau Park the day of the event. Ages 11-16 Free Bottineau Rec Center #48091 W 12/31 1pm – 5pm #48102 F 4/3 2pm – 6pm Nite Owls Hey, teens! Check out the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's extended evening programming on Friday nights. The program will run from 8-11pm. Youth will be allowed to leave before the program ends, but will not be allowed to re-enter the program that night. All youth must have an ActiveNet ID card which they can get at any of the parks offering the Night Owls program. We will be offering programs such as open basketball, cooking classes, movies, computer labs, active video games, tutoring, boys and girls groups and art classes. Ages 12 - 18 Free Logan Rec Center #44134 F 1/2 - 5/29 8pm - 11pm Make Your Own Laddergolf Game Play with power tools, play with glue, saw and screw. Get ready for the summer season with the Van Cleve staff as we make our own laddergolf games!! This is a family activity, but kids can participate on their own. There's a $10 charge for supplies. All Ages Res $10 / Non-Res $15 #48521 M 1/12 - 2/9 6:15pm - 7:30pm Van Cleve Rec Center #48522 M 2/23 - 3/23 6:15pm - 7:30pm #47764 #48523 M 4/13 - 5/18 6:15pm - 7:30pm Family Valentine Making Party Create your own homemade valentines without making a mess at home! We'll focus on valentines that can be easily made in sets (for classrooms) and one-of-a-kind creations for someone special. JoAnne Peters Ages 6-17 Res $5 / Non-Res $9 Logan Rec Center #45890 27 Sa 2/7 2pm - 4pm www.minneapolisparks.org M 3/30 3pm - 4:30pm School Release Day: Sportsmania Have fun playing gym games during Spring Break! Everything from dodgeball and volleyball to basketball and floor hockey. Ages 4-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #47682 F 2/13 1pm – 3pm Field Trip: Roller Garden Join with your friends and skate the afternoon away at the Roller Garden. You can bring your own rollerblades or use the in-house roller skates. Lunch will be provided! Ages 8-16 Res $7 /Non-Res $10 Bottineau Rec Center #48109 M 3/30 1pm - 4:30pm School Release Fun: Skating, Fire, S’mores & More We will have a camp fire going, all the supplies needed to build your own S’mores and Hot Cocoa for all. We will have S’mores & Cocoa supplies for the first 50 people enrolled. No enrollment is needed to skate. All Ages Free Windom NE Rec Center M #46444 1/19 12pm – 4pm Kids Corner We have games, toys, occasional treats, movies and more! This program coincides with the WPCiA monthly neighborhood meeting and dates may change. This program is open to the public and every child in the neighborhood is invited. Children must be toilet trained to be able to attend. Parent and/or guardians must register their child online or at the front desk. Ages 4-16 Free #46068 Tu 1/20 - 3/17 7pm - 9pm #46069 Tu 4/21 - 5/19 7pm - 9pm D & D Club Night A program for beginners to experienced players. . The first week will focus on character / campaign creation. The next five nights will be all about playing. We will mainly be playing D&D 5 Next, but will also have DMS/GMs in 3.5 Pathfinder and 4E. Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Windom NE Rec Center #46442 F 2/6 - 3/27 6pm - 9pm #46443 F 4/3 - 5/22 6pm - 9pm 28 This is a martial arts class with a wide range of disciplines to offer, from the high energy kicking and punching, to meditation and self control. Anyone taking this class can expect to burn a lot of energy, learn a great deal about controlling their body, and mind and increase their overall fitness level! The classes are taught by a certified instructor, and are open ended as the sessions progress to accommodate the desires of the class. Ages 7-16 Res $75 / Non-Res $100 Windom NE Rec Center #46070 MW 1/5 - 3/25 6pm - 7pm #46071 MW 4/6 - 6/10 6pm - 7pm Self Defense Windom NE Rec Center Ages 16+ Martial Arts for Beginners www.minneapolisparks.org In this life-saving class, children and teens will learn how to protect themselves from bullies and adult predators using both verbal and physical techniques. Co-sponsored by Youngamericans School of Self-Defense. Register in person Tuesday, February 10th at 6pm. There is a $4 registration fee. Class will run until May 5th. Each class last 45 minutes and is divided by belt. Ages 4-15 Res $7/ Non-Res $10.50 Logan Rec Center #46939 Tu 2/10 - 5/5 6pm - 8pm Homework Help, College Access, and Career Support Homework Help: Homework assistance in all subjects for students K-6; and Homework assistance in Literature, English, Writing, Speech, or Social Sciences for grades 6-12; and Writing/ Research/Studying assistance for college students. College Access (for anyone older than 15): Assistance understanding what you need to do in order to start your college degree, like figuring out which school and which program best fit you, studying for entrance exams, writing your admissions essays, finding financial aid, or putting your application packet together! It’s never to early or too late start thinking about an advanced degree. Career Support (for adults or teens older than 15): Assistance making your resume look more professional, understanding how to apply for job, or preparing for an interview. Additional: Don’t be afraid to ask! If you need assistance with something else like reading/understanding your lease agreement, a bill payment, applying for benefits, or learning how to register to vote or drive; or if you are an adult who is not in school but would like to practice your English reading or writing skills Ages 8+ Free #48564 Tu Th 1/6 - 3/31 4:30pm - 6pm #48567 Tu Th 4/2 - 5/28 4:30pm - 6pm Girls Group This is an opportunity for young women to connect with adult mentors, explore issues that affect their lives, build friendships, develop life and leadership skills, go on trips, and have fun with their peers. This program will run every other Tuesday night. Activities will be planned by youth leaders and will include arts, scrapbooking, cooking, movies, and active games. This is a drop in program. No registration required. Free Bottineau Rec Center #45947 Tu 1/6 - 3/31 6pm - 8pm #46078 Tu 4/7 - 5/26 6pm - 8pm 29 This is an opportunity for young men to connect with adult mentors, explore issues that affect their lives, build friendships, develop life and leadership skills, and have fun with their peers. Weekly activities will be planned by youth leaders and will include fitness, arts, cooking, movies, and more. This is a drop in program. Registration not required. Ages 12-16 www.minneapolisparks.org Free Bottineau Rec Center #45946 W 1/7 - 3/25 6pm - 8pm #46077 W 4/1 - 5/27 6pm - 8pm Young Men's Group Join us every Thursday for a young men's group that will focus on keeping participants entertained and engaged while having fun at the same time. The activities will include; game table tournaments, dodgeball, floor hockey, board games, XBOX 360 tourneys, cooking sessions, discussion/share time and much more. The participants will pick activities for each week on a monthly basis. Ages 8-14 Luxton Rec Center Ages 12-16 Boys Group Free Audubon Rec Center #46099 Th 1/8 - 3/26 6pm - 8pm #47600 Th 4/2 - 5/28 6pm - 8pm Nature Table This program is meant for children and families of all ages. As you come and go from other programs and activities at your rec center will set up in the lobby or other high traffic area and provide short, fun, hands-on, nature-based activities. Come visit with our live snake and/or examine Minnesota animal furs and skulls! See you there! All Ages Free Logan Rec Center #47743 W 1/21 – 3/11 5pm – 6pm #47753 W 4/15 – 5/20 5pm – 6pm Fishing with Paul All the bait and gear will be provided but feel free to bring your lucky pole and gear if you think it might help. Ages 5-16 Free F 4/3 These clinics will be led by volunteer coaches around Northeast and will focus on the fundamentals of pitching and throwing a baseball. Come get your arms loose before the season starts because baseball season will be right around the corner! This activity is free, but please pre-register. Ages 9-14 Van Cleve Rec Center #47684 Baseball Throwing and Pitching Clinics 2pm – 4pm Free Bottineau Rec Center #46552 W 3/18 - 4/8 6:15pm - 7:30pm Volleyball Camp Cheerleading Jump, kick, leap and dance! Learn popular moves, routines and skills required for Jr. High and High School cheerleading tryouts. Co-sponsored by Cheer America. Please register in person on Monday, February 9th. There is a $4 registration fee. Classes are each 1 hour with the younger children meeting from 6-7pm and the older children meeting from 7-8pm. Ages 4-15 Res $6/Non-Res $9 Logan Rec Center #46938 M 2/16 - 5/4 6pm - 8pm Come on down to Van Cleve and practice your skills. Campers will work on passing, serving, receiving, setting, spiking and overall team play. Ages 8-15 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #48140 M Tu W Th F 3/30 - 4/3 12pm - 3pm Dodgeball & Kickball Don't miss the fun - join us for fun and competition inside or out depending on the weather! Ages 5-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #47760 Tu 3/31 2pm - 4pm Basketball & Volleyball Skills Basketball and Volleyball are favorite games of the staff! We'll have contests, games and tournaments all afternoon. Join us for fun and competition over spring break! Ages 5-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #47761 30 www.minneapolisparks.org Th 4/2 2pm - 4pm Computer Lab Stop in our computer lab for fun, interactive games or to learn everything from basic keyboarding to design. Stop in for help with your papers, design your own pictures and artwork, or just simply surf the net. We have everything you need. 18+ Free Audubon Rec Center #46084 M Tu W Th F* 1/5 - 5/30 3pm - 8:30pm Bottineau Rec Center #47659 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 3/28 3pm - 9pm #47661 M Tu W Th F 3/30 - 6/13 3pm - 9pm Logan Rec Center #43998 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 3/31 3pm - 9pm #43999 M Tu W Th F 4/1 - 5/30 3pm - 9pm Luxton Rec Center #48499 M Tu W Th F 1/2 - 3/31 3pm - 8:45pm #48526 M Tu W Th F 4/1 - 5/30 3pm - 8:45pm Van Cleve Rec Center #47212 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 3/28 3pm - 9pm #47250 M Tu W Th F 4/6 - 5/29 3pm - 7pm 1/5 - 4/3 3pm - 8pm Waite Rec Center #46223 M Tu W Th F #48838 M Tu W Th F 4/6 - 5/29 Windom Rec Center #46064 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 5/30 *Friday hours at Audubon end at 6 pm. Game Room Free Audubon Rec Center #46085 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm 1/5 – 5/30 3pm - 9pm 1/1 - 5/31 3pm - 8:45pm 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm Logan Rec Center #43995 M Tu W Th F Sa M Tu W Th F Sa Waite Rec Center #43629 31 M Tu W Th F Spend some quality time with your family playing games and sports in the gym. Children and teens must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Must have a MPRB ActivePass to enter gym. You may register for your free ActivePass at the front desk. Gym space may be scheduled for MPRB youth sports programs and open gym offerings are subject to change. Please call ahead to make sure the gym is available on any given date. All Ages Luxton Rec Center #48510 3 pm - 9 pm Family Open Gym Feel free to play board games, card games, interactive games, or table games. Please register at the front desk of your local recreation center. Lets have fun and keep the games enjoyable. All Ages 3pm - 8pm Free Windom NE Rec Center #46066 F Sa 1/2 - 3/28 6pm - 9pm #46067 F Sa 4/3 - 6/13 6pm - 9pm Waite Rec Center www.minneapolisparks.org #46224 Sa 1/3 - 3/28 2pm - 3:30pm #48837 Sa 4/4 - 5/30 2pm - 3:30pm Adult Open Gym Creative Ceramics Get some exercise and participate in adult open basketball at the Bottineau Field House. Space is limited. Players must register at the front desk and sign-in with a MPRB ActivePass. No spectators admitted - players only. Maximum 20 players per night. #46060 W Sa 1/7 - 3/25 8pm - 10pm Get fired up! From beginner to advanced learn basics to newest techniques! MPRB ceramics has been a staple in our program for 43 years. Make your very own dishes, figurines or create your own piece. Join us every Tuesday night for a relaxing evening of relaxing your inner artist. Thanks to a generous grant from People for Parks fire your glazed finish product in our new kiln. This is not a pottery class. You will purchase greenware. You will then clean it & paint it. We will fire it in our kiln for a finished product. Students have made many items in the class ranging from sets of dishes, to Christmas trees, to piggy banks to garden gnomes. The options are endless. #46061 W Sa 4/1 - 6/10 8pm - 10pm Ages 18+ Ages 18+ Res $4 / Non-Res $6 Bottineau Rec Center #45938 M 1/5 - 3/30 9pm - 11pm #46079 M 4/6 - 5/25 9pm - 11pm Windom NE Rec Center Res $50/Non-Res $75 Logan Rec Center Ages 25+ Res $4 / Non-Res $6 Van Cleve Rec Center #45972 Tu 1/13 - 2/24 8pm - 10pm #45987 Tu 3/10 - 5/12 8pm - 10pm #46945 Tu 1/6 - 3/24 6:30pm - 9pm #46946 Tu 4/7 - 6/9 6:30pm - 9pm Adult Volleyball Open Gym BUMP, SET, SPIKE! Come meet old friends and new neighbors as we play friendly, yet competitive volleyball matches in the gym. 500 Card Club Ages 18+ Play 500 at Audubon Park and meet some new friends. Coffee is provided each week. Res $4 / Non-Res $6 Windom NE Rec Center #46062 M 1/5 - 3/30 7pm - 9pm #46063 M 4/6 - 6/8 7pm - 9pm Game Room Feel free to play board games, card games, interactive games, or table games. Please register at the front desk of your local recreation center. Lets have fun and keep the games enjoyable. Ages 18+ Free Audubon Rec Center #46085 M Tu W Th F 1/5 - 3/27 3pm - 8:30pm Logan Rec Center #43995 M Tu W Th F Sa M Tu W Th F Sa 3pm - 9pm 1/1 - 5/31 3pm - 8:45pm Waite Rec Center #43629 32 M Tu W Th F Free Audubon Rec Center #46088 Th 1/1 - 3/26 10am - 12pm #47589 Th 4/2 - 5/28 10am - 12pm Book Exchange Volunteers from the Prospect Park Neighborhood have worked hard on a new book exchange room at Luxton Park. Come to Luxton and find that new interesting book you have been looking for. Bring it home, or stay here and read. Ages 18+ Free Luxton Rec Center 1/5 – 5/30 Luxton Rec Center #48510 Ages 18+ 1/5 - 3/27 www.minneapolisparks.org 3pm - 8:30pm #48500 M Tu W Th F Sa 1/1 - 3/31 3pm - 8:45pm #48508 M Tu W Th F Sa 4/1 - 5/31 3pm - 8:45pm Senior Club Join our seniors as we play cards (500) amongst friends. Coffee and light goodies served. New faces are always welcome. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Parents Time Out Parents do you need a Time Out on a Friday evening then we have the perfect solution for your family. The kids will have pizza and movie to start off the night. We will also be playing board games, table games, dodgeball and floor hockey. Preregistration is required. Ages 6-11 6pm - 9pm Res $12.50 / Non-Res $18.75 Audubon Rec Center #47627 1/2 #47653 3/20 #47628 1/16 #47664 4/3 #47629 2/6 #47665 4/17 #47630 2/20 #47652 3/6 #47666 #47667 5/1 5/15 Seniors on the Go Seniors on the GO is a longstanding program in NE Minneapolis where the group travels on day trips around the area to visit a wide range of places and sights. Sit back relax and enjoy the ride and activities offered each month. Lunch is apart of the trip, as we stop at a local restaurant and you order on your own. Please call Waite Park and ask to be added to the mailing list for Seniors on the GO! Ages 50+ Free Waite Rec Center #43647 M 1/5 10:30am - 2pm Senior Luncheon Park Directors Brian from Waite and Mitch from Audubon will prepare lunch for everyone. Please call ahead to join our mailing list and to find out what is being served. You can also find out information on our monthly senior on the go trips. We also will have a drawing for a free lunch each month. Pay when you come. Bingo will follow, please bring a small item if you like to share as a prize. Ages 50+ Free Windom NE Rec Center #46072 F 1/9 - 3/13 1pm - 3pm Bridge Card Club This program is held at Audubon Park Recreation Center. This is Bridge at its best. Come play with seniors from the area and stay on top of your game. Coffee and treats are provided. This group will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Ages 50+ Free Audubon Rec Center #46087 Tu 1/13 - 3/24 12pm - 3pm #47593 Tu 4/14 - 5/26 12pm - 3pm Senior Group Van Cleve seniors provides benefits such as social interaction, a chance to participate in games and good meals! Information is provided about health issues and educational information is provided such as travel logs. Movies are also shown! This is a wonderful opportunity to get out and visit with new people and enjoy yourself. Call Pat at 612-370-4926 for additional information and meeting and activities schedule. Ages 55+ Free Van Cleve Rec Center #45981 Th 1/15 - 2/26 10am - 12:30pm #45989 Th 3/12 - 5/28 10am - 12:30pm Archery In The Parks #47656 M 1/5 11:30am - 1:30pm Learn the 11 steps to archery success in this exciting new program. Certified instructors will determine student's dominant eye, teach proper archer form, shot execution, and follow-through. Class will be held indoors following the National Archery in Schools Program regimen taught in over 12,000 schools throughout the country. Equipment is standardized to be safe, durable and universally fit any student. #47657 M 2/2 11:30am - 1:30pm Ages 18+ #47658 M 3/2 11:30am - 1:30pm Van Cleve Rec Center #47671 M 4/6 11:30am - 1:30pm #46773 #47672 M 5/4 11:30am - 1:30pm Ages 18+ Res $5 / Non-Res $5.50 Audubon Rec Center 33 www.minneapolisparks.org Res $10 / Non-Res $15 W 4/8 - 4/29 7:15pm - 8:30pm Sewing Club Parent's Night Out (Spring Gala) Have your children safe and sound at Waite Park Recreation Center during the evening while you shop, dine, just take a break or attend Waite Park Gala. Dinner is included, and children will play games in the gym, watch a movie, and have art activities. Ages 5-12 $15 for the first child, $12 for each additional child Waite Rec Center #43621 Sa 4/18 Do you like to make your own clothes or other useful items, or would you like to learn how? Join our leader Kathleen for sewing tips and wonderful conversation. Ages 16+ Free Bottineau Rec Center #45937 M 1/5 - 3/30 5pm - 7pm #46082 M 4/6 - 5/25 5pm - 7pm 6pm - 10:30pm Homework Help, College Access, and Career Support Senior Club Enjoy lunch at Bakers Square followed by Movie TBD at AMC Showplace 16 in Coon Rapids where seats are leather and recline! Transportation and ticket included. Please register by May 15th. Meet at Audubon Park Parking lot. College Access (for anyone older than 15): Assistance understanding what you need to do in order to start your college degree, like figuring out which school and which program best fit you, studying for entrance exams, writing your admissions essays, finding financial aid, or putting your application packet together! It’s never to early or too late start thinking about an advanced degree. Career Support (for adults or teens older than 15): Assistance making your resume look more professional, understanding how to apply for job, or preparing for an interview. Additional: Don’t be afraid to ask! If you need assistance with something else like reading/understanding your lease agreement, a bill payment, applying for benefits, or learning how to register to vote or drive; or if you are an adult who is not in school but would like to practice your English reading or writing skills Ages 40+ Ages 8+ Join our seniors as we play cards (500)amongst friends. Coffee and light goodies served. New faces are always welcome. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Ages 50+ Free Windom NE Rec Center #46073 F 4/10 - 5/22 1pm - 3pm Senior Trip: Lunch and Movie $35 Luxton Rec Center Waite Rec Center #43623 Tu 5/19 Free 10am - 3pm #48564 Tu Th 1/6 - 3/31 4:30pm - 6pm #48567 Tu Th 4/2 - 5/28 4:30pm - 6pm D & D Club Night A program for beginners to experienced players. Join us for a 6 week campaign here at Windom Park. The first week will focus on character / campaign creation. The next five nights will be all about playing. We will mainly be playing D&D 5 Next, but will also have DMS/GMs in 3.5 Pathfinder and 4E. Ages 16+ Res $10 / Non-Res $15 Table Tennis Play table tennis for fun and meet other players. This exciting program is open to players of all levels 14 years and over. Coordinator will arrange all matches for participants, and lessons are available for beginners. Each league is limited to the first 16 entries. Ages 14+ Windom NE Rec Center $40 #46442 F 2/6 - 3/27 6pm - 9pm Audubon Rec Center #46443 F 4/3 - 5/22 6pm - 9pm #46094 Tu 1/6 - 3/3 6pm - 7:30pm #47597 Tu 3/10 - 5/5 6pm - 7:30pm 34 www.minneapolisparks.org Beginning Tai Chi and Qigong For centuries, the Chinese have recognized the beneficial effects of Tai Chi to reduce stress and improve health, balance, and flexibility. Join Certified Instructor Marie Mathay in this gentle, slow-moving series of ancient Tai Chi exercises designed to enhance physical and mental well-being. Great for beginners, this class introduces basic Tai Chi and Qigong principles and movements, activates internal energy, and promotes the calming harmony of body, mind, and breath. All ages and abilities welcome. Ages 18+ Res $50 / Non-Res $75 Logan Rec Center #47548 Tu 2/17 - 3/31 6:30pm - 7:30pm #47549 Tu 4/7 - 5/19 6:30pm - 7:30pm 35 www.minneapolisparks.org Fire & Ice Family Skate Night Valentines Dance Fire & Ice!! Bring the whole family for a fun night of skating, We will have a fire pit to keep warm and make s’mores, Hot Cocoa and popcorn will be served as well. We will hold thee family skate nights every Friday in January 2015. Registration is not required. Come celebrate Valentines Day with your whole family at Audubon Park. We will have a DJ and dance area for the whole family to enjoy themselves. We will also have a light dinner, cookie decorating, card making for Valentine's Day. Pre-registration is required by February 15th. and small fee will apply to each participant. All Ages Free All Ages Windom NE Rec Center #40911 F 1/2 - 1/30 6pm - 8pm Audubon Rec Center #47720 MLK Day Skate Join us as we celebrate another great year of ice at Logan. Monday, Bring your skates or borrow a pair from Logan. Enjoy free marshmallows and hot chocolate or hot apple cider. All Ages Free Logan Rec Center #46960 M 1/19 3pm - 5pm Res $5 F 2/13 Bunny Party and Egg Hunt Bunny Party and Egg Hunt. Celebrate the beginning of spring at Windom Park. Come on down for some treats and fun entertainment. We will have games, Bounce House, children's egg hunt and more! Treat bags will be given to the first 200 Registered children ages 7-12. Pre - Registration by March 27th is required to receive a treat bag. Ages 7-12 Free Family Ice Skating Festival Windom NE Rec Center Grab your mittens and hat! It's time for the annual Family Ice Skating Festival at Windom Park! Have fun with family and neighbors at this FREE event! Activities include ice skating, hockey, bonfire, music, and sledding. Keep warm with a cup of hot cocoa, chili or roasting s'mores! Registration is not required. #46074 All Ages Free Windom NE Rec Center #40908 W 1/28 6pm - 8pm Fire and Ice 2015 Winter solstice is celebrated at our Fire and Ice Festival as a time for reflection, renewal, peace, and a time for the glistening snow to purify our air and leave a clean slate. Activities will include a recreational fire, horse drawn hayrides, music, crafts, and concessions. All Ages Free Luxton Rec Center #48524 36 Sa 2/7 5:30pm - 8pm www.minneapolisparks.org 6pm - 8pm Sa 4/4 12pm - 2pm 6th Annual "Feeding the Dream" Food Drive Help out your community and those in need by dropping off non-perishable food items at any Minneapolis Park and Recreation Center for the 6th Annual Feeding the Dream Food Drive. Proceeds will be donated to the Sabathani Community Food Shelf. Egg Hunt New this year, Audubon Park will host the Bunny Party for kids ages 6 & under, 9am-11am. Bring the whole family for this fun event. Enjoy an Egg Hunt, arts and crafts, continental breakfast, and much more. The Egg Hunt at Audubon Park will begin at 10:30am sharp. $5 per child. Pre - Registration is required to receive a treat bag and must register by March 27. Treat bags will be given to the first 200 registered children ages 6 & under. Ages 6 and Under $5 Audubon Rec Center #47711 Sa 4/4 9am - 11am Egg Hunt Hop on over for the annual Spring Egg hunt at Van Cleve Park. There will be a fantastic egg hunt in our beautiful park for various age levels. Enjoy face painting, egg decorating, baskets, tissue paper flowers, and spin art. Ages 1-16 Free Van Cleve Rec Center #45988 37 Sa 4/11 www.minneapolisparks.org 10am - 12pm Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Monday, January 19 Live entertainment, keynote speaker, “Living the Dream” Award presentation and a tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The 6th Annual “Feeding the Dream” food drive will kick off at recreation centers throughout the city. More information at: www.minneapolisparks.org/events Earth Day Saturday, April 25 It’s easy to get involved! Round up your community and give back to the environment with several Earth Day Clean Up events in our parks – it’s easy to get involved! Dozens of sites throughout the city, simply join a clean up site from 9:30 am-noon and help out. More information at: www.minneapolisearthday.com Subscribe to emails Minneapolis Parks @MplsParkBoard www.minneapolisparks.org