Let's Go! Dubuque Activities Guide: Summer 2023

Leisure Services Staff

Administration Office/ Park Division/Maintenance (563) 589-4263 | parkrec@cityofdubuque.org

Marie Ware, CPRP Leisure Services Department Manager (563) 589-4263 | mware@cityofdubuque.org

Dan Kroger, CPRP

Recreation Division Manager (563) 589-4310 | dkroger@cityofdubuque.org

Steve Fehsal, CPRP Park Division Manager (563) 589-4260 | sfehsal@cityofdubuque.org

Tony Elskamp, CTRS, CPRP

Recreation Supervisor (Early Childhood Programs) (563) 589-4312 | aelskamp@cityofdubuque.org

Janna Beau, CPO

Recreation Supervisor (Aquatics & Miracle League) (563) 589-4315 | jbeau@cityofdubuque.org

Brian Feldott

Recreation Supervisor (Athletics & Field Rentals) (563) 589-4316 | bfeldott@cityofdubuque.org

Mike Sullivan

PGA Golf Professional (563) 589-4261 | msulliva@cityofdubuque.org

Facility Phone Numbers

Allison-Henderson Center (563) 589-4300

Bunker Hill Pro Shop (563) 589-4261

Comiskey Center (563) 589-4296

Eagle Point Park Toll Booth (not for pavilion reservations) (563) 589-4216

Miller Riverview Campground (563) 589-4238

Port of Dubuque Marina (563) 582-5524

Multicultural Family Center (563) 582-3681

Carnegie-Stout Public Library (563) 589-4225

Five Flags Center (563) 589-4254

Weather-Related Numbers

Adult Sports Hotline (563) 589-4386 (For cancellations)

Helpful Websites

Activity Programs & Registration

www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation

facebook.com/CityofDubuqueLeisureServices

Park Pavilion Reservations www.cityofdubuque.org/parks

Street Tree Info/Service Requests www.cityofdubuque.org/parks

Helpful Information

Refunds

Full refunds may be requested three business days prior to the start of a program/season. Refunds requested within three business days prior to the start of a program/season may offer the potential for proration or a full refund. Registrations paid in cash or check will be refunded in the form of an WebTrac credit or city check; city check may take up to 30 days. Registrations paid with credit will be refunded via a personal credit refund or an WebTrac credit. The service fees and scholarships will remain non-refundable.

Satisfaction Policy: Patrons may request a refund at any time after the start of a program if they are unhappy with it. These must be submitted in writing or email and sent directly to the appropriate supervisor. The type of program will determine the amount of refund provided (this may be adjusted due to pre-advertised supplies purchased, etc.).

Accessibility

The Leisure Services Department believes that all individuals should be provided with accessible recreation opportunities. Upon request during registration, individuals with disabilities will be provided accommodations and/or one-on-one support to better assist in program participation. There is no additional cost to the registrant for this service. For more information contact Janna Beau at 563.589.4315.

Volunteering

The Leisure Services Department is always seeking help in providing improved services to the community. If you have a desire to volunteer time to assist with a program or clean a park, or would like to donate a tree or provide materials or money to improve a certain facility, please contact the office at 563.589.4263.

Public Transportation

The Jule provides public transportation to bus stops near many parks and recreation facilities including Flora and Sutton Pools, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, the Multicultural Family Center, Comiskey Park, and many others.

Youth ages 6-18 ride for FREE if they are able to show a school ID card. If not, it’s only $1 per year to purchase a swipe card! Kids under 5 should be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

Passes can be picked up at The Jule Intermodal Center (950 Elm St.) and City Hall (50 West 13th St.) during regular business hours. For additional information, including route and schedule information, visit www.JuleTransit.org or call 563.589.4196.

How to Register

Registration opens at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 28.

Dig Those Dinos

Age: 6 – 10 yrs. REC2100-01 $21/R $25/NR

Th, June 23 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Program Description

Program Locations

Explore the mighty dinosaurs that roamed the earth millions of years ago. Discover how these creatures lived and how big they were! Become a paleontologist as you dig for fossils and go on an adventure looking for dinosaur eggs! .

One-Stop Shop

WebTrac Registration System

The WebTrac registration system is a one-stop shop for all your Leisure Services needs including:

Adult and youth programs, classes, and activities

Facility reservations including parks, pavilions, ballfields, and more

Aquatics including swim lessons, swim passes, and pool rentals

Miller Riverview Park and Campground reservations

Port of Dubuque Marina reservations

Tee times and golf lessons and programs at Bunker Hill Golf Course

Pet park passes

Eagle Point Park passes and more!

In addition, there are no user fees. What you see is what you pay! To get started, create an online WebTrac account! Instructions on page 6.

How to Register Online

Step 3: Complete the “Create New Household” form. The required fields are in red. If applicable, don’t forget to add your family members by clicking the blue “Add New Member” box. When finished, click the green “Save” button at the bottom of the form.

Step 4: Explore the new WebTrac registration system! You can type in keywords, filter by age, type of program, months, recreation categories, locations, days of the week, season, and more! Then, come back on April 28 to register for programs and activities. For questions, contact the Leisure Services office at 563.589.4263.

Other Registration Options

Download a registration form (PDF) at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation and return to:

In-person at the Leisure Services office located at 1157 Central Ave. open Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mail to Leisure Services Department

1157 Central Ave. Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Fax or E-Mail to 563.589.4391 or parkrec@cityofdubuque.org, 24 hours/day using Master Card, Visa, or Discover.

After Hours Drop-off

Place your form and payment in a sealed envelope and drop off in mail slot in the drop-box located outside 1157 Central Ave. or Bunker Hill, 2200 Bunker Hill Rd. If paying by check, please make checks payable to City of Dubuque Leisure Services. To protect your personal information, if you choose to mail in, email, fax, or drop off forms and pay with a credit card, staff will call you at the contact number provided to process payment. Do not write your credit card information on forms.

$125 Family Scholarship

The Leisure Services Family Scholarship is a $125 household credit for income-qualified families (two or more related people from the same address). Scholarship credits can be used for program registration, pavilion rentals, and other services.

Apply online at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation. Only one application per family.

Creative Adventure Lab Partnership

Those who qualify for a Leisure Services Family Scholarship will automatically qualify for the Creative Adventure Lab scholarship program which includes a complimentary one-year Family Play Membership ($180 value). Learn more at www.creativeadventurelab.org/scholarships.

Ages 8 & Under Youth Programs

Chefs in Training

Age: 2-3 yrs. REC1005-01 $18/R, $22/NR

T, June 13 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Designed for little chefs, this class incorporates recipes, age-appropriate culinary skills, basic nutrition, literature, and movement. This is a drop-off class.

Preschool Café

Age: 4-5 yrs. REC1006-01 $18/R, $22/NR

Th, June 15 9 – 10:30 a.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

A fun restaurant-themed class, participants will have the opportunity to make a menu, practice setting a correct table, take orders from fellow participants, and even pay the bill. This is a drop-off class.

Sweet Science

Age: 5-7 yrs. REC1017-01 $20/R, $24/NR

T, June 20 9:30 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Learn the chemical processes behind making food items like ice cream and rock candy and make your own sweet treat to take home!

Jr. Chefs

Age: 5-7 yrs. REC1003-01 $18/R, $22/NR

Th, June 22 9:30 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Jr. Chefs takes a well-rounded approach to teaching children the skills necessary to develop their love of cooking. Jr. Chefs is designed to allow creativity to mesh with culinary techniques for exciting results! We will be cooking and eating our creations so come with an appetite. This is a drop-off class.

Camp Concoction

Age: 5-8 yrs. REC1011-01 $48/R, $58/NR

T/Th, June 27 & 29 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

This two-day camp will offer a “mix” of all your favorites. We will be hitting the park and playground, creating food creations, incorporating your favorite games and activities, and so much more! Please bring your swim suit and towel (our day may include water activities) and dress for a mess. Please bring a sack lunch both days! This is a drop-off class.

Mini Golf

Age: 5-7 yrs. REC1016-01 $18/R, $22/NR

T, July 11 9 – 11 a.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Mini golf is always fun, but what makes this class even better is the participants will be creating their own mini golf course using a variety of props. we will challenge each other to a game and alter the courses to create even more challenges. This is a drop-off class.

Messy Masterpieces

Age: 2-3 yrs. REC1013-01 $12/R, $15/NR

Th, July 13 9 – 10 a.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

A pinch of this, a dab of that & - presto! It’s art! Stimulate creativity & imagination as you delve into a whimsical world of glop & goo. Experience the exhilaration as you fashion a masterpiece Voila! This is a drop-off class.

Messy Art & Science

Age: 4-6 yrs. REC1015-01 $15/R, $18/NR

Th, July 13 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Join us for a fun-filled adventure! Hands-on science and art projects (exploding milk, invisible ink, volcanoes and secret messages are possibilities), crafts, games, and more! This is a drop-off class.

Nature Art Camp

Age: 6-8 yrs. REC1202-01 $20/R, $24/NR

M, July 17 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. AH Lower Level

Instructor: Addy Schober

Join us to create nature inspired art! We’ll explore the natural world through painting, printmaking, and other various techniques. All materials will be provided. This is a drop off class.

Mighty Builders

Age: 4-7 yrs. REC1024-01 $18/R, $22/NR

T, July 18 9 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Calling all builders! We need your help to design a house, make a bridge, and so much more. Give your creative minds a reboot and get ready to problem solve. We will use a variety of fun and interesting tools to complete the challenges of the day. This is a drop-off class.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Age: 4-6 yrs. REC1023-01 $15/R, $18/NR

T, July 25 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Bring your favorite teddy bear and join us for a picnic in the park. We’ll play games, explore Flora park, and enjoy lunch with our teddy bear friends. Please bring a sack lunch and drinkClass will be held rain or shine with activities moved indoors if needed. This is a drop-off class.

The Big Treasure Hunt

Age: 3-4 yrs. REC1009-01 $18/R, $22/NR

Th, July 27 9 – 11 a.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Age: 5-7 yrs. REC1009-02 $18/R, $22/NR

Th, July 27 1 – 3 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Transform into your favorite pirate or mermaid character, grab your map, and search for the chest of jewels! Crafts, games and stories, too! This is a drop-off class.

Playdough Creations

Age: 3-8 yrs. REC1020-01 $18/R, $22/NR

M, July 31 9 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Everyone loves to squish, flatten, and roll playdough! We’ll experiment with making our own dough and sculpt masterpieces such as robots, ladybugs, snowmen, snails, and more! Participants will be grouped by age and activities. This is a drop-off class.

Dinosaurs

Age: 4-7 yrs. REC1002-01

T, August 1 9 – 11 a.m.

AH Upper Level $15/R, $18/NR

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Explore life as a dinosaur! Learn fun dinosaur facts, search and excavate real fossils, and dinosaur-themed enjoy crafts, stories and games. This is a drop-off class.

Mud, Muck, Squishy & Gloppy Masterpieces

Age: 3-5 yrs. REC1010-01 $15/R, $18/NR

W, August 2 9:30 – 11 a.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Age: 6-8 yrs. REC1010-02 $15/R, $18/NR

W, August 2 1 – 3 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Keep your home clean and leave the mud and muck to us! Participants will get their hands dirty making mud pies and exploring other messy and gloppy concoctions. Dress for a mess and have a blast! This is a drop-off class.

Nature Detectives

Age: 5-7 yrs. REC1022-01 $18/R, $22/NR

Th, Aug. 3 9 – 11 a.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Come discover the fascinating world of plants, trees, and critters at Flora Park! Participants will enjoy bird watching, outdoor games, and nature crafts. Class will be held rain or shine with activities moved indoors if needed. This is a drop-off class.

Youth Programs

Ages 7 - 12

Ceramics for Beginners

Age: 9-12 yrs. REC1200-01 $25/R, $30/NR

M, June 12, 19 & 26 5 – 6 p.m. AH Lower Level

Instructor: Addy Schober

Age: 9-12 yrs. REC1200-02 $25/R, $30/NR

M, July 24 & 31, Aug. 7 5 – 6 p.m. AH Lower Level

Instructor: Addy Schober

Learn the basic skills and techniques of ceramics. Participants will end with two finished pieces to take home. This is a drop-off class.

Cooking Camp

Age: 8-11 yrs. REC1007-01 $30/R, $36/NR

T/Th, June 13 & 15 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Campers will create their own baking aprons and learn their way around the kitchen as they cook, bake, and taste a variety of cuisines. Campers will even share recipes and make their own cookbooks to take home! This is a drop-off class.

Home Alone Workshop

Age: 9-11 yrs. REC1008-01 $20/R, $24/NR

W, June 14 2 – 4 p.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Confident enough to stay home alone? Learn about home safety, including how to answer the phone, when to call 9-1-1 and how to make simple meals without using the stove and/or oven. We will be eating a simple lunch that we will prepare ourselves! This is a drop-off class.

Sweet Science

Age: 8-11 yrs. REC1017-02 $20/R, $24/NR

T, June 20 1 – 3 p.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Learn the chemical processes behind making foods like ice cream and rock candy. Then, make your own sweet treat to take home! This is a drop-off class.

Jewelry Making for Beginners

Age: 10-12 yrs. REC1201-01

$18/R, $22/NR

T, June 20 & 27 5 – 6 p.m. AH Lower Level

Instructor: Addy Schober

Participants will learn the basics of jewelry making and design and create their own pieces. This is a drop off class.

Just Sports Camp

Age: 7-10 yrs. REC1025-01 $30/R, $36/NR

W, June 21 & 28 1 – 3:30 p.m. Asbury Park

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Kids will participate in an afternoon of just sports! This activity-oriented camp will explore several different sports and movement skills as well as team building activities through fun and engaging games, sports, and activities. This is a drop off class.

Super Snackers

Age: 8-11 yrs. REC1004-01

$20/R, $24/NR

T, June 22 1 – 3 p.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Participants will learn easy, tasty snacks they can make without parent supervision. Plus, they will receive a recipe book they can follow when making yummy treats at home! There will be plenty of time fors in-class snacking. This is a drop off class.

Mini Golf

Age: 8-11 yrs. REC1016-02 $18/R, $22/NR

T, July 11 1 – 3 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Mini golf is always fun, but what makes this class even better is the participants will be creating their own mini golf course using a variety of props. we will challenge each other to a game and alter the courses to create even more challenges. This is a drop-off class.

Messy Art & Science

Age: 7-10 yrs. REC1015-02 $15/R, $18/NR

Th, July 13 1:30 – 3 p.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Join us for a fun-filled adventure! Hands-on science and art projects (exploding milk, invisible ink, volcanoes and secret messages are possibilities), crafts, games and more! This is a drop off class.

Whiz Kid Builders

Age: 8-11 yrs. REC1001-01 $18/R, $22/NR

Tuesday, July 18 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Calling all inventors, creators, builders, and designers! Come build some awesome creations with us! We will create our own designs and make structures using recyclable materials, building blocks, and many other interesting items. Skills necessary… none! Skills gained...communication, problem solving, reasoning, developing creativity, and teamwork. This is a drop off class.

Tie Dye

Age: 7-10 yrs. REC1014-01 $20/R, $24/NR

T, July 25 2 – 4 p.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Join us and learn how to make loud, colorful, and creative patterns on material. Imagination is all you need. We will provide one project, but we ask you to bring something of your own to tie-dye such as a shirt, socks, headband, etc. This is a drop off class.

Nerf Camp

Age: 7-10 yrs. REC1012-01 $24/R, $29/NR

T, August 1 1 – 4 p.m. Slattery Center Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Join the Nerf Challenge and put your shooting skills to the test! We will create a fun and challenging Nerf course for you to show off your blaster speed and precision. This is a non-contact event with pre-assigned targets. Please bring your own Nerf gun/blaster (darts will be provided –Elite Series Darts ONLY). All equipment brought should be clearly marked with your name. A limited supply of Nerf guns/blasters will be available for use. During games where campers play against each other, we will provide the equipment. This is a drop off class.

Crime Lab

Age: 8-11 yrs. REC1019-01 $18/R, $22/NR

Th, August 3 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. AH Upper Level Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

CSI for kids! Come join us as we investigate a crime scene and explore forensic science. We will examine fingerprints, hair and fibers, and identify clues. This will be a fun and exciting way to learn and problem solve with your friends! This is a drop off class.

Partnership Programs

Fun in Sun! the

City of Dubuque Leisure Services and the City of Asbury are collaborating to offer some great summer fun in Asbury Park!

Age: 5-11 yrs. REC1000-01 $86

M/W/F, June 12 – July 28 9:30 – 12 p.m.

Asbury Park

This popular program includes a wide range of activities including games, crafts, sports, and special days of learning/events with lots of fun! Kids will be grouped based on age. Please apply sunscreen and bring a water bottle. No program week of July 3 - 7.

Mindful Musicians at Centrally Rooted

In partnership with Centrally Rooted, this 6-week program promotes musical competence, developmental milestones, and social and emotional learning that supports positive brain health and coping skills stemming from the idea that self-love is the answer to a successful life. Class is held at Centrally Rooted.

Age: 0 – 6 yrs. T, June 13 – July 25

REC1500FAM-01 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

REC1500FAM-02 5 – 5:45 p.m.

Age: 0 – 6 yrs. Sat, June 17 – July 29

REC1500FAM-03 9:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Age: 7 – 10 yrs. W, June 14 – July 26

REC1500FAM-04 2 – 2:45 p.m.

$100/R, $120/NR

City of Dubuque Leisure Services has partnered with Dubuque Montessori School to offer three sessions of summer fun! Please join us at the Big Red Barn (Slattery Center). If you have any questions, please contact the school at (563) 556-5101.

Session 1: M - Th, June 5 - 8

Fun with Science

Age: 2 yrs. Rec1001DMS-01 $70/R, $84/NR

9 – 11:30 a.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Ms. Hannah

Join us as we learn about science! We will be talking about volcanoes, dinosaurs, space, and so much more! We will be doing science experiments each day, so please send your child in clothes that can get dirty! A healthy snack will be provided.

Totally Terrific Turtles

Age: 3 - 6 yrs. Rec1001DMS-02

9 – 12:30 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Ms. Christine

$80/R, $96/NR

Session 2: M - Th, June 12 - 15

Fun with Stories

Age: 2 yrs. Rec1002DMS-01 $70/R, $84/NR

9 – 11:30 a.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Ms. Hannah

Join us for a week of fun! Each day we will do Montessori inspired activities based on our favorite stories! We will be reading books such as Pete the Cat, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Corduroy, and Where the Wild Things Are. We will be preparing a healthy snack each day.

Nature Crafts

Age: 3 - 6 yrs. Rec1002DMS-02 $80/R, $96/NR

9 – 12:30 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Ms. Ashley

Did you know that sea turtles are actually fast swimmers, with Green Sea Turtles swimming at speeds of more than 15 mph? Are you interested in learning more about these gentle giants? Come hear more astounding facts about these amazing creatures! Join us for a fun-filled week full of sea turtle activities, experiments, and sea crafts. We will be learning more about ocean conservation, real-life turtle heroes, and even creating our own (make-believe) Sea Turtle Hospital. Remember to bring a lunch and drink daily!

We will journey through nature learning about insects, animals, flowers, and trees that are commonly found right in our backyards! Join us in learning about our outdoor environment, how to care for it, and all it has to offer us, through arts and crafts, stories, and more! Remember to bring a lunch and drink daily!

D.I.Y. STEM Projects

Age: 7 - 10 yrs. Rec1002DMS-03 $80/R, $96/NR

9 – 12:30 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Ms. Jackie

In this class, children will design and construct cool and crafty projects! These hands-on learning activities will promote science, math, and engineering concepts. Remember to bring a lunch and drink daily!

Continued

Earth Science

Age: 3 - 6 yrs. Rec1003DMS-01 $80/R, $96/NR

9 – 12:30 a.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Ms. Ashley

DEM Bones

Age: 7 - 10 yrs. Rec1003DMS-02 $80/R, $96/NR

9 – 12:30 p.m. Slattery Center

Instructor: Ms. Jackie

Come join us in learning all about the human skeleton! In this class, children will learn the names of the bones of the human body through creative and fun hands-on projects and games! Remember to bring a lunch and drink daily

Dubuque County Conservation

Free Youth Programs

We are proud to partner with Dubuque County Conservation to offer the following free youth educational programs! Registration is required.

Water Treasures

Age: 8-12 yrs. REC1300-01 FREE

T, June 20 1 – 2 p.m. Bee Branch Creek

Get ready for some splishy, splashy fun as we uncover the hidden treasures in our waterways and other related activities. Come dressed to get wet! Meet near the parking lot at E. 22nd and Prince St.

Bug Bonanza

Age: 6-8 yrs. REC1301-01 FREE

F, June 30 1 – 2 p.m. Eagle Point Park

Grab your magnifying glass and let’s go exploring to learn what insects live in our parks. Meet near the splash pad.

Frogs, Snakes, and Turtles, Oh My!

Age: 6-9 yrs. REC1302-01 FREE

M, July 10 1 – 1:45 p.m. Flora Park

Join us and learn about the reptiles and amphibians of Iowa. From snakes to turtles,

participants will have fun exploring the world of reptiles and amphibians through games, activities, and meeting live animals! Meet near the pavilion by Flora Pool.

Disc Golf

Age: 10-12 yrs. REC1303-01 FREE

M, July 17 1 – 2 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Park

Learn disc golf techniques, safety etiquette, and more before playing fun disc golf games. Meet at the disc golf course.

Predator and Prey

Age: 8-12 yrs. REC1304-01 FREE

M, August 7 1 – 2 p.m. Allison Henderson

Learn about the ancient relationship between predator and prey species and the adaptations that help them survive. Which animal is the fastest, biggest, or strongest. Meet near lower level of Allison-Henderson Center.

Four Mounds

Adventure Day Camp

A week-long adventure takes place in four great locations throughout Dubuque. Fun-filled activities include the Four Mounds Challenge Ropes Course, canoeing on Catfish Creek at Mines of Spain, and ecosystem adventures at Swiss Valley Nature Center and the EB Lyons Interpretive Center. Campers will also enjoy swimming, creek-stomping, hiking, teambuilding exercises, arts and crafts, and games.

Camp Details

Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an option of before- and after-care, extending hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children are required to bring a sack lunch. All other supplies and safety equipment are provided by the camp, including life vests. Convenient pick-up and drop-off locations will be announced. For all activities, we provide at least one highly-trained staffer for every five campers. Campers need no special skills and participate at their own comfort level.

Cost

Four Mounds Adventure Camp

$145 per camper each week or FREE to income-qualifying families that are residents of Dubuque. Children may register for one week only.

Youth Yoga Camps

Kids Summer YogArt Camp

$160/R, $192/NR Challenge to Change

Age: 6-12 yrs.

REC1000YOGART-01

M-Th, June 19 - 22 10:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Ms. Krissy (You are a Masterpiece)

Age: 6-12 yrs.

REC1000YOGART-02

M-Th, July 10 - 13 10:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Challenge to Change

Instructor: Ms. Krissy (You are a Masterpiece)

Age: 6-12 yrs.

REC1000YOGART-03

$160/R, $192/NR

M-Th, August 7 -10 10:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Ms. Sandra (Fun in the Sun)

Join us for a fun week of yoga and art! Our YogArt program combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. This is a four day camp! We ask that students bring a bottle of water and a packed lunch. Note each camp is unique, so register for them all!

Mini’s Summer YogArt

Age: 3-5 yrs.

REC1001YOGART-01

F, July 14 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $36/R, $42/NR

Instructor: Ms. Krissy Challenge to Change

Age: 3-5 yrs.

REC1001YOGART-02

F, August 11 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $36/R, $42/NR

Instructor: Ms. Sandra Challenge to Change

Join us for a MINI yoga and art camp! Our YogArt program for minis combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. At camp, children will breathe, stretch, and imagine as they receive instruction in yoga and mindful art. Register for one, or join us for both! Each mini camp will be a fun new experience!

Free Playground Explorations Program

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Drop-in Program

June 12 - August 11 | Ages 6 - 14

Program Locations

Allison-Henderson

Comiskey Park*

1500 Loras Blvd.

255 E. 24th St.

Flora Park Blue Pavilion by Horseshoe Pit

Murphy Park

Jackson Park

1700 S. Grandview Ave.

1500 Main St.

* The playground program at Comiskey Park will beign as soon as construction is complete, but free breakfast and lunch will be served at the E. 24th St. Overlook at the Bee Branch Creek Greenway starting on June 12.

Trained leaders will plan, organize, and direct Playground Explorations in science, technology, engineering, art, music, math, reading and writing! Activities may include team-building challenges, story times, hands-on learning experiences, recreational games/activities, and lots of fun! breakfast and lunch are provided in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Volunteer Program for Teens

Teens 14 - 15 years of age may volunteer to assist with the Playground Explorations Program. For more information, contact City of Dubuque Leisure Services at 563-589-4263 or email

bfeldott@cityofdubuque.org.

Youth Sports

T-Ball, Baseball, & Softball / Ages 3 - 13

DRBA Girls T-Ball

Age: 5 – 8 yrs. YATH2006-01 $40/R, $48/NR

M/W, June 26 – Aug. 2 10 – 11 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

An introductory level program that teaches throwing, catching, hitting, and base running. This program is designed to teach kids the basics and to provide them with an enjoyable experience to gain or expand interest in America’s greatest pastime. Instruction and scrimmages will be conducted using a batting tee. No program July 4.

DRBA Boys T-Ball

Age: 5 – 8 yrs. YATH2006-02 $40/R, $48/NR

M/W, June 26 – Aug. 2 10 – 11 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

An introductory level program that teaches throwing, catching, hitting, and base running. This program is designed to teach kids the basics and to provide them with an enjoyable experience to gain or expand interest in America’s greatest pastime. Instruction and scrimmages will be conducted using a batting tee. No program July 4.

DRBA Lil’ Reds T-Ball

Age: 3 – 4 yrs. YATH2006-07 $35/R, $42/NR

T/Th June 27 - July 20 10 – 10:45 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Lil’ Red T-Ball is an introduction to the basics of t-ball. Instructors will help parents work one-onone with their child teaching them the fundamentals of the game such as throwing, catching, fielding, base running, and hitting. Children should attend each session with their parent(s) or another significant adult.

DRBA Girls Beginner Softball

Age: 8 – 10 yrs. YATH2006-03 $40/R, $48/NR

M/W, June 26 – Aug. 2 9 – 10 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Participants should have participated in the T-Ball program previously. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of hitting and fielding, situations, and game IQ. No program July 4.

Run by professional instructors from Dusty Rogers Baseball/Softball Academy.

DRBA Boys Beginner Baseball

Age: 8 – 10 yrs. YATH2006-04 $40/R, $48/NR

M/W, June 26 – Aug. 2 9 – 10 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Participants should have participated in the T-Ball program previously. Emphasis will be on the fundamentals of hitting and fielding, situations, and game IQ. No program July 4.

DRBA Girls Intermediate/Advanced Softball

Age: 10 – 13 yrs.

YATH2006-05 $40/R, $48/NR

T/Th June 27 - Aug. 3 9 – 10 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Participants should be able to perform basic skills. This combined instructional program will place emphasis on hitting, throwing, fielding, stealing, base running, and pitching. Instructors will do some pitching and girls desiring to attempt this skill will be encouraged to do so. Situation scrimmages and games will be included.

DRBA Boys Intermediate/Advanced Baseball

Age: 10 – 13 yrs.

YATH2006-06 $40/R, $48/NR

T/Th June 27 - Aug. 3 9 – 10 a.m.

Veterans Memorial Park Softball Diamonds

Participants should be able to perform basic skills. This combined instructional program will place emphasis on hitting, throwing, fielding, stealing, base running, and pitching. Instructors will do some pitching and boys desiring to attempt this skill will be encouraged to do so. Situation scrimmages and games will be included.

Soccer Camp

Age: 7 - 15 yrs. YATH2007-01 $150

M-TH, July 24 - 27 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Loras College Rock Bowl Stadium

Loras College Soccer Camp provides a week of top quality soccer instruction and fun! We focus on each camper’s individual technique, while applying skills in practice, small-sided games, and various competitions. The coaches will also teach each camper the tactical side of the sport.

Campers will be grouped according to age and ability level. Each day will include “cooling off time” in the Loras swimming pool and lunch in the Loras Cafeteria. Campers will receive an evaluation at the end of the week.

For more information, please contact Loras Soccer Coach Matt Pucci at 563-588-4937 or matthew.pucci@loras.edu

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Asbury Basketball Camp - $38

Asbury Sports Camps

Each two-week sports camp offers two sessions for children ages 6 – 12. Sessions will be combined depending on the number of participants in each. Beginner camps will focus on learning basic skills and rules of the games with a strong emphasis on having fun, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Intermediate camps will work on refining existing proficiencies and learning more advanced skills. Campers will also learn more about scoring and proper terminology while playing the game

Asbury Volleyball Camp - $38

Asbury Tennis Camp - $38

Fast KIDZ

Running Class / Ages 9 - 15

Locations

Tuesdays: Flora Park (by softball diamonds)

Thursdays: Wahlert High School track.

Come learn about the great sport of running! We will focus on proper form, agility, mobility, balance, power, and of course the speed needed for running everything from the 100 meter dash to the 5k. All abilities welcome! Please make sure your child wears proper attire and brings a bottle of water. No class on July 4. No makeups for inclement weather. If you have any questions, call Pam at 563-543-7154.

Youth Sports

Martial Arts / Ages 5 and older

Dubuque Karate Club is located at 805 Century Dr.

Martial Arts

Age: 13 yrs. and older

$25/R, $30/NR

6 - 6:45 p.m. Dubuque Karate Club

REC1800-01 W, June 7 - 28

REC1800-02 W, July 5 - 26

REC1800-03 W, August 2 - 23

A mix of traditional and contemporary martial arts that offers effective self-defense program and personal development and discipline that can lead to success in other areas of your life. You will learn to become a peak performer in the martial arts, combative arts, and performing arts.

Tactical Weapons Academy

Age: 12 yrs. and older

$25/R, $30/NR

7 - 7:30 p.m. Dubuque Karate Club

REC1801-01 W, June 7 - 28

REC1801-02 W, July 5 - 26

REC1801-03 W, August 2 - 23

Dubuque Tactical Weapons Academy blends traditional martial arts concepts with a modern tactical approach. It is taught in a safe and controlled environment by expert instructors, this session will focus on Filipino Stick Fighting, Open Hand Drills, Tactical Knife Defenses, and Gun Defenses, and Disarming Techniques.

Karate Kids

Age: 5 - 7 yrs. $25/R, $30/NR

6:30 - 7 p.m. Dubuque Karate Club

REC1804KARATE-01 T, June 6 - 27

REC1804KARATE-02 T, July 11 - 25

REC1804KARATE-03 T, August 1 - 22

Age: 8 - 12 yrs. $25/R, $30/NR

6:30 - 7 p.m. Dubuque Karate Club

REC1805KARATE-01 Th, June 8 - 29

REC1805KARATE-02 Th, July 8 - 27

REC1805KARATE-03

Th, August 3 - 24

Grandmaster Schmitt’s School of Martial Arts builds strong bodies and strong values. Karate is beneficial both physically and mentally as it is geared towards skill and comprehension levels. Limited to 10 participants.

Lightsaber Academy

Age: 12 yrs. and older 25/R, $30/NR

7 - 7:30 p.m. Dubuque Karate Club

REC1802-01

M, June 5 - 26

REC1802-02 M, July 3 - 24

REC1802-03

M, August 7 - 28

Curriculum focuses on technical skills, offense/ defense strategies, stage performance, competition training, and the philosophy of mindfulness. The DBQ Saber Academy is an affiliate member of the Elite Saber Training Alliance. Limited to 7 participants.

Note: All of the karate classes are designed as an introduction class and are repeats each session. Individuals interested in continuing with building upon the introduction may contact Dubuque Karate Club for more offerings!

Tennis / Ages 5 - 14 Youth Sports

Our beginner group lessons will focus on fundamentals and basic technique. Tennis racquets are not provided but may be requested. Rained out lessons will not be rescheduled.

Traditional Morning Tennis Lessons

Traditional morning lessons offers various levels of instruction to teach the fast paced game of tennis! All lessons will be held at the Flora Park Tennis Courts.

M/W/F, June 12 - July 28

T/Th, June 13 - July 27

Beginner

• Individuals with little or no tennis experience.

• All 5 – 10 year olds must register as a beginner and may be moved depending on skill level.

• Class will focus on introducing basic tennis skills and rules of play.

Advanced Beginner

• Individuals that have taken lessons before but still working to develop their skills.

• Class will continue to work on basic skills and work to develop ball control and swing consistency.

Intermediate

On the first day of lessons, intermediate students should be capable of:

• Returning ten consecutive balls tossed alternately to their forehand and back hand.

• Serving 10 balls to each service court; at least five in each court must be good.

• Understanding rules and scoring.

• Rally back and forth with opponent.

Advanced Intermediate

On the first day of lessons, students should have previously completed the intermediate class and/or be capable of:

• Exhibit command of the skills such as forehand, backhand, volleys and serving.

• Ability to rally 10 consecutive balls against opponent controlling direction and speed of shots.

• This class will work to teach match play and match strategy.

Advanced

On the first day of lessons, advanced students should have previously completed the intermediate lessons and be capable of:

• Having 75% serving accuracy.

• Rallying 10 consecutive balls against opponent controlling direction and speed of shots.

Quick Start Tennis Lessons

Age: 5 – 7 yrs. YATH2001-01 $25/R, $30/NR

F, June 16 – July 28 8:15 – 9 a.m. Flora Park

Age: 8 – 11 yrs. YATH2001-02 $25/R, $30/NR

F, June 16 – July 28 9 - 9:45 a.m. Flora Park

Focus on fundamentals and basic technique. This program uses shorter court dimensions and specialized equipment (provided). Rained out lessons are not rescheduled.

Summer Evening Tennis Lessons

Age: 7 – 14 yrs. YATH2000-11 $30/R, $36/NR

T/Th, June 13 – July 27 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Murphy Park

Enjoy the summer evenings as the kids cool off on the tennis courts at Murphy Park. Boys and girls, beginners only. Class size is limited. Rained out lessons are not rescheduled. Tennis racquets are not provided but may be requested.

Tennis Camp and Swim

Age: 7 – 14 years YATH2002-01 $40/R, $48/NR

M-Th, June 12 – 22 1:45 – 4:30 p.m. Flora Park

Age: 7 – 14 years YATH2002-02 $40/R, $48/NR

M-Th, July 10 – 20 1:45 – 4:30 p.m. Flora Park

Seventy-five minutes of beginner tennis instruction followed by up to 1.5 hours of free recreational swimming at the Flora Pool. Camp runs Monday - Thursday. Tennis racquets are not provided, but may be requested. Instructors will provide supervision while at the pool.

Adult Athletics

Adult Tennis Lessons

Age: 15 yrs. & older AATH2000-1 $30/R, $36/NR

T/Th, June 13 – July 27 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Murphy Park

For beginners only. Adult lessons will focus on basic fundamentals and techniques. Tennis racquets are not provided, but may be requested.

Adult Pickleball

Veterans Memorial Park Pickleball Courts

2970 Miracle League Dr.

Pickleball is a combination of ping pong, tennis, and badminton. This exciting and competitive game uses wood and graphite paddles and unique plastic balls. It is easy to learn and provides plenty of exercise. You don’t have to be strong, quick, athletic, or good at other sports. Pickleball is a fun sport for people of all ages and abilities!

The pickleball courts open to the public and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you would like to reserve the courts, they are available for rental. Call 563-589-4316 for more information.

Looking Ahead

Adult Fall Softball Leagues

Men’s, women’s, and mixed softball leagues will be offered Monday - Thursday evenings. Tentatively, games will begin the week of September 4 with a six game guarantee. Registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 4. Registration materials will be available online at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation. If you wish to have registration information sent to you via email, please call 563-589-4316.

Adult Basketball & Volleyball

Registration information and forms for adult basketball and volleyball will be available in mid-August in the Recreation Division office. Team registration takes place in August and September. Registration materials will be available online at www.cityofdubuque.org/ recreation. If you wish to have registration information sent to you via email, please call 563-589-4316.

Multicultural Family Center

The Multicultural Family Center is located at 1157 Central Ave.

Teen Nights

Age: Teens grades 6 - 12 FREE!

M-Th, June 12 - July 27 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us in the evenings for dinner and activities. The MFC is the place for teens to hang out and interact in a safe, fun environment that promotes diversity and empowers youth to reach their potential. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Sign up at www.mfcdbq.org.

Yoga with Coleen Frenzel

Age: 13 yrs. and older

FREE!

Thursdays through Aug. 11 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

All levels welcome. Mats provided. Instructor Coleen Frenzel is an experienced yoga instructor who believes yoga to be essential for mental, emotional, and physical health. Program is in partnership with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Dubuque. Sign up at www.mfcdbq.org. Drop-ins are always welcome, but please arrive a few minutes early so you can register in-person.

LGBTQ+ Support Groups

Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month

Youth Groups: Grades 6 - 12 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Adult Groups: 18 yrs. and older 6 - 8 p.m.

Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Monday of each month

Youth and adult support groups are for community members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, +plus. The MFC is a place where anyone can feel free to be themselves without concern about being treated differently because of sexual-orientation and/or gender identity/ expression. Groups are led by volunteer adult mentor Indigo Perry. Folx will find support from peers who are having similar experiences. Registration not required.

Multicultural Family Center

Hung Gar Kung Fu

Age: 6 - 13 yrs. 10 - 11 a.m. FREE!

Ongoing, Saturdays MFC, 1157 Central Ave.

Age: 14 yrs. & older 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. FREE!

Ongoing, Saturdays MFC, 1157 Central Ave.

Hung Gar Kung Fu is a southern Chinese martial art training created for military defense in the southern Shaolin Temple. Hung Gar is centered on coordination, conditioning, discipline, and fighting application. Instructed by Michael Quam. This is an ongoing program. Registration is required. Visit www.mfcdbq.org for availability.

Capoeira Afro-Brazilian Dance & Martial Arts

Age: 6 yrs. and older 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. FREE!

Ongoing, Saturdays MFC, 1157 Central Ave.

Capoeira (pronounced cap-oh-air-uh) finds its roots deep in the culture of slavery in Brazil. Capoeira was a way for them to blend their past culture with their newfound culture in Brazil. The movements reflect the dances of northern Africa, and the martial arts were a way for the slaves to stay limber and practice self-defense. The movements of capoeira are like zumba, gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, and African dance all rolled into one! Instructed by Michael Quam. This is an ongoing program. Registration is required. Visit www.mfcdbq.com for availability.

Lil’ Ninjas

Age: 3 - 5 yrs. 10 – 10:40 a.m. FREE! Ongoing, Saturdays MFC, 1157 Central Ave.

This is a class designed to teach 3-5 year olds movement and how to follow directions. The class will involve jumping, crawling, diving, acrobatics, and other fun movement drills. This class builds the student’s discipline and basic knowledge to be able to move into martial arts, dance, or gymnastics at a later age. Instructed by Michael Quam, Keegan Quam, and Adam Kieffer. This is an ongoing program. Visit www.mfcdbq.com for availability.

Lil’ Ninjas on Saturdays at the MFC

+ BLOCK PARTY

Saturday, June 3, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. 11th St. between Central Ave. & Iowa St.

This is a free, family-friendly event featuring a DJ and dance area, kids’ activities with bounce houses, free concessions including snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn, a PRIDE selfie wall, and numerous vendor and resource booths.

Free lunch with vegan and gluten free options available (while supplies last) and various food trucks offering coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, gelato, tacos and more. We’ll have a tented stage and picnic seating, allowing for an ample crowd to gather in support of Dubuque’s LGBTQ+ community and celebrate the vibrancy that LGBTQ+ individuals bring to our city.

For sponsorship opportunities, vendor/resource booth and volunteer information visit mfcdbq.org/programs/pride-family-picnic.

Friday, June 16, 5 – 9 pm

Lacy Mansion Art Exhibition, 1640 Main St. Featuring the works of up-and-coming African American artists, spoken word, and poetry

Saturday, June 17, 12 – 3 p.m.

Party in Jackson Park Includes a talent show (cash prizes awarded), raffles, bounce house, games for all ages, community booths, local business vendors, door prizes, free food and food trucks.

Sunday, June 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Community Prayer and Praise in Jackson Park Food Trucks will be available.

Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is a celebration of the day in 1865 when the abolition of slavery was announced in Texas. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, it was not formally announced or enforced in the State of Texas until June 19, 1865, more than two years later.

For sponsorship opportunities, vendor/resource booth and volunteer information visit mfcdbq.org/programs/juneteenth-2023.

MAY 30 OPENING DAY POOLS

Flora & Sutton Pools

Pre-season and regular pool hours are the same at both Flora and Sutton Pool.

Pre-Season Pool Hours

STARTING TUESDAY, MAY 30

Evening Swim Schedule

In order to provide both evening swim lessons and evening open swim, the evening schedule at each pool will alternate every two weeks.

June 12 - 23

Flora: Adult Swim 5 - 6 p.m. / Open Swim 6 - 8 p.m.

Sutton: Evening Swim Lessons

June 26 - July 8

Flora: Evening Swim Lessons

Sutton: Adult Swim 5 - 6 p.m. / Open Swim 6 - 8 p.m. (No evening open swim on July 3 - 4)

July 10 - 20

Regular Pool Hours

STARTING SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Flora: Adult Swim 5 - 6 p.m. / Open Swim 6 - 8 p.m.

Sutton: Evening Swim Lessons

July 24 - August 3

Flora: Evening Swim Lessons

Sutton: Adult Swim 5 - 6 p.m. / Open Swim 6 - 8 p.m.

Daily Admission

Children 3 & Under FREE!

Youth (4 - 17) $2

Adults (18+) $4

Seniors (55+) $2

2023 Swim Passes

Swim Pass Fees

Children 3 & Under FREE!

Youth (4 - 17) $40/R, $48/NR

Adults (18+) $70/R, $85/NR

Seniors (55+) $50/R, $60/NR

Each individual must have their own swim pass with photo, regardless of age. They are available for purchase at the Leisure Services office located at 1157 Central Ave. You may also pre-pay online at www.cityofdubuque.org/pools, then visit the office to get your photo taken and receive your pass. Swim passes are not sold at the pools.

Swim passes may be purchased with Family Scholarship funds. Swim passes are half-price for low-income individuals who do not have scholarship funds available. For questions about swim passes, call the Leisure Services office at 563-589-4263.

Swim Lesson Options

Group Lessons

Per Two-Week Session, $30/R, $36/NR

Lessons are held in two-week sessions, Monday - Friday the first week and Monday - Thursday the second week. The second Friday will be used as a make-up day if there are two or more cancellations due to weather. Lessons are held rain or shine; however, if severe weather exists, there may be a need to cancel. Please contact the pool office or visit the Dubuque Leisure Facebook page for weather cancellations. No refunds are given due to weather.

Private Lessons - SWM5200

4 Lessons: $80/R, $96/NR 8 Lessons: $160/R, $192/NR

Lessons are 30 minutes. They may be scheduled between 12 - 1 p.m. Monday - Friday or 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. Evening hours may be scheduled pending pool hours and instructor availability. Private lessons may require the instructor to have physical contact with the swimmer. If a guardian chooses, they may be in the water with the child and receive verbal instruction from the teacher. Complete the private lesson form at www.cityofdubuque.org/swimlessons and submit with your registration. After you submit your registration, the lesson manager will contact you to schedule dates and times.

Adapted Lessons - SWM5300

$30/R, $36/NR

Adapted lessons are provided to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Swimmers will be taught swimming and lifesaving skills based on their ability and goals. The schedule coincides with the group lessons schedule. If a guardian chooses, they may be in the water with the child and receive verbal instruction from the teacher. Complete the adapted lessons form at www.cityofdubuque.org/swimlessons and submit it with your registration.

Swim Lessons Sections

Preschool Beginner

For swimmers ages 3-5 years old AND be supervised with a guardian age 14 and older who remains in the water. Children in this level will become comfortable to submerge head, jump into pool by self, and complete front and back glides, floats, and supporting arms.

Advanced Preschool Beginner

For swimmers ages 3-5 years old who are comfortable in the water with swim instructor and do not require additional assistance with guardian. This class will focus on bobbing, rhythmic breathing, front and back floats with kick, and jumping into deeper water with assistance.

Beginner I

It is not required that the child take Preschool Beginner class first; the level depends on the swimmer’s comfort in the water. Child must be at least 6 years of age. Primary skills are taught to include water exploration, front and back floats, rhythmic breathing, glides with kicks, and jumping into deep water with assistance.

Beginner II

Stroke Readiness: Swimmers will learn to front and back glide the length of the pool, and be introduced to beginner crawl, back crawl, and elementary back stroke.

Advanced Beginner I

Stroke Development: Students will be able to complete 25 yards of the front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstrokes. Deep water exploration will be encouraged with deep water dives, swims, and treading water.

Advanced Beginner II

Stroke Refinement: Swimmers will demonstrate alternate rhythmic breathing, deep water bobs, and diving from board. Fifty yards of continuous swims will be performed for both front and back crawls, as well as 25 yards of breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.

Intermediate - Skill Proficiency

These advanced swimmers will perform each stroke continuously for 100 yards without breaks, using flip turns. Pike and tuck dives will be introduced, as well as basic water rescues and safety.

Swimmer - Advanced Skills

Students in this level are at the most advanced stage. During this session they will be expected to swim 200 yards front crawl, 100 back crawl, 50 side stroke, and become introduced to the Butterfly.

Flora Swim Lessons

The following swim lessons will be held at Flora Pool.

Flora Session 1: June 12 - 22

Flora Session 2: June 26 - July 7 (No class July 4)

Flora Session 3: July 10 - 20

Flora Swim Lessons

The following swim lessons will be held at Flora Pool.

Flora Session 4: July 24 - August 3

Flora Aquatots Class

$36/NR

For children 1 - 3 years of age with a guardian age 14 and older. Children will be encouraged to explore and experience the joys of the water. Guardians will learn how to teach the child basic swimming skills while promoting a safe water environment.

Saturdays, June 17 - Aug. 5 9 - 9:40 a.m.

Floral Pool Rental

Saturday & Sunday Evenings

Flora Pool is available for evening rental from 5 - 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Renters may bring food and nonalcoholic beverages into pool enclosure; glass containers are not permitted. Capacity is 300 people.

The rental fee is $475. For available dates or to make a reservation, call 563.589.4263 or book online today!

Sutton Swim Lessons

The following swim lessons will be held at Sutton Pool.

Sutton Session 1: June 12 - 22

Sutton Session 2: June 26 - July 7 (No class July 4)

Sutton Session 3: July 10 - 20

Sutton Swim Lessons

The following swim lessons will be held at Sutton Pool.

Sutton Session 4: July 24 - August 3

Sutton Aquatots Class

For children 1 - 3 years of age with a guardian age 14 and older. Children will be encouraged to explore and experience the joys of the water. Guardians will learn how to teach the child basic swimming skills while promoting a safe water environment. June 26 -

1900 Hawthorne St. Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: 563.589.4247

Sutton Pool Rental

Saturday & Sunday Evenings

Sutton Pool is available for evening rental from 5 - 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Renters may bring food and nonalcoholic beverages into pool enclosure; glass containers are not permitted. Capacity is 300 people.

The rental fee is $350. For available dates or to make a reservation, call 563.589.4263 or book online today!

BUNK E R HILL

A fun and scenic 18-hole public golf course, Bunker Hill is a beautiful place for the entire family to play golf. The rolling hills and old-style greens offer challenges for golfers at all skill levels.

We are proud to offer a full schedule of golf events, a variety of men’s and women’s leagues, programs for junior golfers, private lessons, and more. Our amenities include a fully-stocked pro shop, a public bar and clubhouse, putting greens for perfecting your short game, an on-course beverage cart, and equipment rentals.

Junior Golf

Junior Golf Program

M-F, June 19 - 23 $50 - Registration Required

Ages 13 yrs. and older

Ages 10 - 12 yrs.

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Junior Golf is a one-week program for kids ages 10 and older. The program is designed to help junior golfers learn the game of golf, build confidence, and most importantly, have fun! Junior golfers at all experience levels are welcome. Cost is $50. Register by June 12. While it is not mandatory, we encourage all parents to get involved in our Junior Golf Program to insure proper supervision for our young golfers.

Intro to Golf

Ages: 6 - 9 yrs. $25, Registration Required

June 20 - 22 10 - 11 a.m.

Intro to Golf is a three-day program designed for junior golfers ages 6 to 9 years old. We use engaging activities to teach the basics of golf in a way that is fun, positive, and rewarding. Register by June 12.

Sunday Night Couples Golf

Starting May 7, Sundays at 4 p.m. Our couples golf is fun and casual. Come hit the greens on as many Sunday evenings as you can! The cost to join includes a one-time $30 participation fee per couple, plus weekly green and cart fees and weekly $5 event fees. Note, there is no weekly green fee for season pass holders.

The golf shop assigns the pairings so couples get the opportunity to meet each other. There are chances to win gift certificates to Bunker Hill weekly and on the final fun night. For questions or to register for Sunday Night Couples Golf, call 563.589.4261.

Golf Lessons

The purpose of a golf lesson is to provide quality instruction for men, women, and juniors of all skill levels in an enthusiastic, stress-free environment. In return it will allow you, the student, to see improvement and love for the game of golf.

Private lessons are taught by our PGA Golf Professional Mike Sullivan. Lessons may include the use of video equipment and teaching aids to help provide you as much feedback as possible to accelerate the learning process. Following the lesson, a student receives an analysis with an assessment of what they need to work on. For more information or to schedule a lesson, call 563.589.4261.

Adult Lesson Rates

30 minutes $45

60 minutes $75

Series of 4 $225

Series of 5 $300

Women’s Golf Assocation

May 4 - Sept. 21

The Women’s Association is a group of women who play golf at Bunker Hill in a series of organized and fun events. It is open to women of all ages and golf skill levels. Each week, association members play at their convenience. Tee times are required, and standard green and cart fees apply. New events start each Thursday.

In addition to weekly events, the association hosts an annual dinner, spring and fall meetings, and the Women’s Invitational. The annual association fee is $25. For questions or to join the Bunker Hill Women’s Association, call 563.589.4261.

2023 Season Pass

We are currently accepting 2023 memberships! Season pass forms are available at www.golfbunkerhill.com or call 563.589.4261.

Juniors Lesson Rates

30 minutes $30

60 minutes $45

Series of 4 $135

Series of 5 $180

Each lesson in a series is 60 minutes.

Group Lessons

Call 563.589.4261 for pricing.

* Weekday passes are valid Monday through Friday only, excluding holidays.

For more more information including green fees, men’s and women’s leagues, clubhouse rental, the pro shop and more, visit www.golfbunkerhill.com.

Hours

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.

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Get a Library Card!

Your Dubuque resident library card gives you FREE access to books, streaming movies, digital magazines, ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more!

Any person who resides in the city of Dubuque is eligible for a full service library card. Just bring a valid photo ID and current proof of address (utility bill, recently postmarked mail, or a check with address imprint) to the “New Cards” desk on the first floor. For more information, visit www.carnegiestout.org/get-a-card.

Register for programs via the online events calendar at www.carnegiestout.org. All programs are subject to change/ cancellation.

Adult Book Clubs & Programs

Movie Night @ Carnegie–Stout

Ages: 18+ Th, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 6 p.m.

No Registration Required

Join us each month for a free movie suitable for adult audiences. The first 100 attendees get free bags of Dubuque’s best popcorn! Seating is first come, first served. For titles and details, join our mailing list at bit.ly/movie-night-at-carnegiestout

Hygge Night and Great Reading Challenge Meetup

Ages: 18+ W, May 24 5 p.m. Registration preferred.

Architecture Days Free Movie

Ages: 18+ Th, May 4 2 p.m.

No Registration Required

“Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” is a classic comedy starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy. The movie is in black and white, 1 hour 34 minutes long, and not rated. Seating is first come, first served.

Music @ Your Library®: Skinny and the Shakes

All Ages F, May 5 6 p.m.

No Registration Required

Carnegie-Stout Public Library welcomes Dubuque group Skinny and the Shakes for a set of original pop and alt-rock songs with a hint of funk and soul. Music @ your library® is a First Fridays concert series that features local and regional musicians. This event will take place in the third floor Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults 21+ are welcome to bring their own wine or beer.

Ukulele Time! Adult Ukulele Lessons

Ages: 18+ T, May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20 6 p.m. Registration Required

Join Librarian Ben every other Tuesday to work on chords, exercises, and songs geared toward the beginner ukulele player. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments; a limited number of ukuleles will be available at each lesson, but are first come, first served.

Hygge is the Danish tradition of enjoying the coziness and comfort of relaxing with friends. Drop in for a cozy evening of hot chocolate, hot tea, and cookies. Feel free to bring craft projects to work on, or a favorite book to read. You can also join us for a Great Reading Challenge (GRC) meetup. If you are part of the GRC or want to learn more, please drop by. We will talk all things Great Reading Challenge, and hopefully you can meet some other folks who enjoy the GRC too!

Geek Out! Book Club

Ages: 18+ M, June 5 & Aug. 7 6 p.m. Registration preferred.

Science Fiction/Fantasy/Quirky books book club. Books available for checkout at least one month before meeting.

David Mehrl Jazz Concert

All Ages T, June 13 5:30 – 7 p.m. No Registration Required

Can you name that tune? Stop by the library for a relaxing set of jazz standards performed by David Mehrl, of Cascade, Iowa. Mehrl plays keyboard, sings, and accompanies himself with bass foot pedals to provide a full sound.

Register for programs online at carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com

Carnegie-Stout Public Library | Adult Book Clubs & Programs

Adult Programs

African American Museum of Iowa

Ages: 18+ Th, June 15 6 p.m. No Registration Required

A speaker from the African American Museum of Iowa presents on the struggles and triumphs faced by Black Iowans in the fight for equal rights. A traveling exhibit will also be on display in the library from June 1 until the presentation on June 15. Featured individuals include Alexander Clark, the man who helped desegregate Iowa schools in 1868, and Edna Griffin, the woman who led sit –ins at the Katz Drugstore in Des Moines in 1948.

Catch the Twain: The Musical

Ages: 18+ Sat, July 1 2 p.m. No Registration Required

America’s greatest humorist comes roaring back to life in a hilarious, profound, touching, and musical new show. Starring Warren Brown as Mark Twain. Brown has spent more than 30 years researching the life and work of Mark Twain and portraying him in spoken-word performances across the country. Folk musician and songwriter Mark Dvorak provides the soundtrack for Brown’s performance with old-time banjo tunes and period songs.

Eddy G. Weiss: Coming to America

Ages: High School, Adults 18+ T, July 18 6 p.m. No Registration Required

Eddy G. Weiss takes a fair and unbiased factual look at the last 10 years of immigration in the United States, and the challenges facing different arenas across the country due to the influx of immigrants and refugees. Weis is a professional in the field of refugee resettlement and includes true stories that are both heartbreaking and heartwarming.

Line Dancing at the Library

Ages: 18+ M, July 24, Jul. 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 7 p.m. Registration Required

Get ready for boot scootin’ fun at Carnegie-Stout! Adam Kieffer of Adam’s Dance Connection will instruct adults ages 18+ in the basics of line dancing.

Storytimes

Toddler Time

Ages: 18 – 35 mos. M, June 12 – Aug. 14 9:15, 10, & 10:45 a.m.

These 20–minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Baby Rhyme Time

Ages: Birth – 18 mos. T, June 13 – Aug. 15 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Children ages birth to 18 months and a favorite adult will hear stories, rhymes, and songs during this interactive program. This program gives your child the opportunity to hear diverse vocabulary while you get to know other families. A 15-minute social time with toys and your friends will follow the sessions. Adult participation is a must.

Preschool Storytime

Ages: 3 – 6 yrs. W, June 14 – Aug. 16 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, and lots of fun—recommended for children ages 3 through 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award

Read the top ten picture books and select your favorite. Enter your votes at Bridgetoreading.com starting May 1 - July 31.

Registration not required for storytimes.

StoryWalk®

A StoryWalk® is an outdoor reading experience that displays pages of a book along a path or trail; it combines the joy of reading with all the benefits of being active outside. StoryWalk® locations will feature a new story each month.

22nd Street Bee Branch Creek Greenway

May “The Rice in the Pot Goes Round & Round” by Wendy Wan-Long Shang & Lorian Tu

June “The Honeybee” by Kirsten Hall & Isabelle Arsenault

July “How to Find a Fox” by Nilah Magruder

August “The Bad Day” by Frann Preston–Gannon

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

May “What Does Bunny See?” by Linda Sue Park & Maggie Smith

June “A Good Place” by Lucy Cousins

July “The Three Billy Goats Buenos” by Susan Middleton Elya & Miguel Ordoñez

August “Who Eats Orange?” by Dianne White & Robin Page

Stop in every month!

Grab & Go Kits

Stop in every month for a fun, crafty activity for all ages! Grab & Go bags are ready for pick up on the first of every month at the Children’s Help Desk. Available while supplies last. No registration required.

Kits for Ages 2 - 6

May April Showers Bring May Flowers

June Paper Bag Kites

July Shadow Puppet Prop Story

August Paper Fans

Kits for Ages 7 - 12

May Soap Making Kit

June Slap Bracelet Rockets

July Flat Marble Magnets

August Paperclip Bookmarks

Beyond the Book Club

Beginning Chapters Book Club

Ages: 7 - 9 yrs.

Registration Required

Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Join us each month to read a new chapter book, meet up for a fun discussion, and do cool activities together. Please pick up your book at the Children’s Help Desk.

Book Club Dates & Books

May 17 “The Secret Explorers & the Lost Whales” by SJ King

June 14 “Unicorn Academy: Sophia & Rainbow” by Julie Sykes

July 12 “Magic Tree House: Rhinos at Recess” by Mary Pope Osborne

Aug. 2 “Pet Rescue Adventures: The Scruffy Puppy” by Holly Webb

Beyond the Book Club

Ages: 9 - 12 yrs.

Registration Required

Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book. Please register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk.

Book Club Dates & Books

May 25 “Prairie Lotus” by Linda Sue Park

June 29 “The Golden Hour” by Niki Smith

July 27 “Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna” by Alda P. Dobbs

Aug. 24 “Long Lost” by Jacqueline West

Summer Reading Program

Find Your Voice @ the Library | Registration Opens June 5

The Summer Reading Program is June 5 - August 12.

Carnegie-Stout Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is here! This year’s theme is Find Your Voice @ the Library. The Summer Reading Program promises to offer fun programs for all ages. Kids ages 0 – 17 can sign up online or at the Children’s Help Desk beginning June 5.

Monthly Youth Programs

Pokémon Club

May 8: Yayoi Kusama, Polka Dot Queen

Jun. 12: Gilbert Baker, Colorful Flag –Maker

Registration Required

Ages: 6 – 12 yrs. W, May 3, Jun. 7, Jul. 5, Aug 2 5:30 p.m.

Meet other Pokémon trainers at Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo DS, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome.

Let’s Play Roblox®

Ages: 8 – 14 yrs. Th, May 4, Jun. 1, Jul. 6, Aug. 3

5:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Each month, participants will play a different game with other Roblox® enthusiasts and tackle fun challenges together. Participants will be interacting in a variety of virtual worlds using private servers on the platform. If you have never played Roblox® before, you will need to have your parent/guardian set up your account before the program.

May 4: Speed Race OR Arcade Island X: Working Arcade

Jun. 1: Shred 2 OR Freeze Tag

July 6: Waterpark Oceanic OR Super Striker League

Aug. 3: Pet Show Dress Up! OR Camping

Minecraft Mania

Ages: 7 - 14 yrs.W, May 10, Jun. 14, and Jul. 12, Aug. 9 5:30 p.m.

Registration Required

Whether or not you’re a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away.

Scoop & Loop Crochet Club

Jul. 10: Jim Henson, Puppeteer Extraordinaire

Aug. 14: Isatou Ceesay, Eco –Warrior

Lora’s Book Adventures

Ages: 7 – 11 yrs. W, May 10, Jun. 28, Jul. 26, Aug. 30 4 p.m.

Registration Required

Are you interested in going on a book adventure? We will use a recent title as a springboard for our deep dive into a topic or place.

May 10 “Lion Lights” by Richard Turere

June 28 “Curious Cases: True Crime for Kids”

July 26 “Anna’s Kokeshi Dolls”

Aug. 30 ‘Super Slime” by Sophie Parkes

Play Parties

Ages: 6 & under Th, May 11 & 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Jun. 8 & 22, Jul. 13 & 27,

Registration Not Required Aug. 10 & 24

Enjoy socializing with new friends and exploring an assortment of open-ended sensory play activities every second and fourth Thursday at the library. Registration is preferred but not required. Adult participation is a must.

Reading with Rover

Ages: 5 – 9 yrs. Sat, May 13, Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 12 10:30 a.m.

Registration Not Required

Read or listen to a story with some furry friends in the first–floor program room. Do not bring your own pet; we provide kid–friendly dogs each month.

Registration Required

Ages: 10 – 17 yrs. Sat, May 6, Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 5 3 p.m.

Get the scoop from other crochet enthusiasts while learning how to crochet. This is an informal way to hang with other crafty kids while learning to crochet at your own pace.

Meet the Maker: Art Explorations

TCG League (Trading Card Game)

Ages: 10 – 17 yrs. W, May 17, Jun. 21, Jul. 19, Aug. 16 5:30 p.m.

Registration Not Required

Registration Required

Ages: 6 – 10 yrs. M, May 8, Jun. 12, Jul. 10, Aug. 14 4 p.m.

Explore exciting artists, inventors, and other makers in this program series that encourages kids to try out new ways to create, learn, and express themselves.

TCG League is a way for more advanced Pokémon and Yu–Gi–Oh players to get together and have some fun. Using your own cards, you can learn game basics and get the feel for competitive play before beginning to compete in tournaments. Registration is preferred but not required.

LEGO® Challenge

Ages: 4 – 12 yrs. Sat, May 27, Jun. 17, Jul. 15, Aug. 19

10 a.m.

Registration Not Required

Calling all LEGO® fans! Come to the library to build, create, and have fun. The library provides the LEGOs®, and you provide the know –how! Donations of LEGOs® are appreciated.

BEAM Interactive Projector Open Play

Ages: All Ages Sat, May 27, Jun. 17, Jul. 15, Aug. 19

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Registration Not Required

Join us for open play on the new BEAM Interactive Projector! Jump, dance, skip, or race your way through the interactive video game images projected on our floor. Fun for all ages! Limited number of players at a time. No shoes allowed.

Family Book Bingo

Ages: 4 – 12 yrs. Sat, May 27, Jun. 17, Jul. 15, Aug. 19 2 p.m. Registration Not Required

Grab your family and try your luck at book bingo! We have great hardcover and paperback book prizes for kids.

Kid Chefs

Ages: 9 – 14 yrs. Th, Jun. 8 & 22, Jul. 6 4 – 5:30 p.m. & 20, Aug. 10 & 31

Registration Required

Life’s a Feast catering company is calling all kids who have an interest in cooking, food, and learning to help make meals at home. We will walk you through kitchen skills and teach you how to make yummy recipes. June will focus on breakfast, July on lunch, and August will focus on dinner recipes. Space is limited. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration online or by calling the Children’s Help Desk.

Buttons and Bobbins

Ages: 10 – 17 yrs. M, Jun. 26, Jul. 24, and Aug. 7 3 – 4 p.m. & 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Registration Required

Learn how to use a sewing machine and complete a simple sewing project to take home. Materials provided.

Register for programs online at carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com

Summer Reading Program Library Programs at the Dubuque Arboreteum

Join us twice a month on Friday mornings at the Dubuque Arboretum for an outdoor library program. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and get ready for a show. These programs are located at and sponsored by the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. No rain dates.

Tom Pease Musical Concert

Ages: All Ages Registration Not Required

F, June 16 10 a.m.

Musician, storyteller, and humorist Tom Pease will give everyone “a big musical hug” with a participatory musical concert. This wildly popular performer celebrates a variety of themes such as reading and books, the environment, family stories, and the peace and joy of movement, laughter, and song. Be prepared to enjoy Tom’s brand of infectious fun!

Jay & Leslie’s Laughing Matters

Ages: All Ages Registration Not Required

F, June 30 10 a.m.

Do you enjoy watching jugglers? So do we! Do you enjoy stories told with humor and heart? So do we! Do you like having fun at the library? So do we! Join Jay and Leslie for their 2023 summer reading program “United We Laugh,” a show full of juggling, mime, hat tricks, stories, magic, and other nonsense.

Beaux the T-Rex: An Interactive Dinosaur Event

Ages: All Ages Registration Not Required

F, July 7 10 a.m.

Carnegie-Stout Public Library and Feller Express are bringing the dinosaurs out to play! Come prepared to meet, pet, and have a roaring good time with Beaux the T-Rex and friends. The dinosaur trainers will blend dinosaur facts and prehistoric fun with songs, games, and stories. Please note: If temperatures are too high an alternative location will be announced.

Will Stuck: Choose Your Own M.E.S.S.

Ages: All Ages Registration Not Required

F, July 21 10 a.m.

This show will have everyone sharing their voices and working together to help Will create his usual high-energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories, and Science) experience. This is a unique and one-of-a-kind performance. choices.

Youth Programs / Ages 3 - 12

Flower Scavenger Hunt

Ages: All Ages May 1 –31

Registration Not Required

Come on down to the Children’s Department to find all of the hidden flowers and receive a small prize.

STEM Creativity Lab: Bridge Building

Creative Kids’ Writing Workshop:

Murder Mystery

Ages: 8 – 12 yrs. T, May 23 4 p.m.

Registration Required

Who dunnit? Figure it out in this murder mystery writing program where you solve the clues, write your answer in story form, and submit it for a mystery prize. Clue: the prize involves round sugary goodness.

Registration Required

Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. T, May 2 4 p.m.

Celebrate Dubuque Architecture Days by building a bridge that can rival the Julien Dubuque Bridge. We will watch an awesome science video, learn which shape is critical to bridge design, and make our own bridges from recycled materials...and marshmallows? Come find out what a marshmallow bridge looks like!

Mermaid Party

I Spy Little Mermaid

Ages: All Ages Jun. 1 – 30

Registration Not Required

Find all of the Little Mermaid characters in the fish tank for the chance to earn a prize.

Kids’ Summer Reading

Ages: 0 – 12 yrs. June 5 – Aug. 12

Registration Required

Ages: Family Sat, May 6 10 a.m.

Registration Required

Make a splash at the library’s mermaid party! The new live-action Little Mermaid movie is coming out this month. We will celebrate all things mermaid with stories, games, and crafts.

Bath Bombs for Mom

This year’s theme is “Find Your Voice @ the Library!” There are lots of fun programs and reading prizes. Sign up at the Children’s Help Desk or online beginning June 5.

Tickle Me Plant

Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. F, Jun. 9 3 p.m.

Registration Required

Ages: 8 – 12 yrs.

Registration Required

F, May 12 4 p.m.

Join us for a fun afternoon making bath bombs before Mother’s Day! Follow along as we read and craft from a take-home bath bomb kit. You’ll have a Mother’s Day craft ready to surprise the favorite mom-figure in your life and a cool new book.

Make & Take Birdhouse

Learn about how to plant and take care of a flowering plant by planting a Tickle Me Plant that closes its leaves and lowers its branches when you tickle it.

Tiny Art Show

Ages: All Ages Sat, Jun. 10 9 – 11 a.m.

Registration Required

Ages: 8 – 12 yrs.

Registration Required

F, May 19 4 p.m.

Calling all bird lovers! Put together and paint your own birdhouse to hang in your yard.

Show off your artistic talents in the second annual Carnegie-Stout Public Library Tiny Art Show! People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Artworks will display at the library during the month of July. Details available at carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com.

Register for programs online at carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com

Karen Land: Iditarod Racer

American Icons Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 yrs. & up

Registration Required

Th, Jun. 15 10 a.m.

Join us for an introduction to dog sledding with writer and Iditarod Racer Karen Land and her Alaskan husky Noggin. Karen will talk about her experiences racing in the Iditarod (the annual long-distance dog sled race run in early March, from Anchorage to Nome) and tell us all about her adventures as a musher.

Avoid the Summer Slide: Brain Quest Fun

Ages: 5 – 8 yrs.

T, Jun. 20

5:30 p.m. *Early Registration Required by Jun. 1

PARENTS: Help your kids succeed in school next year by fostering summer success! Register your children entering grades 1st – 3rd for a free Summer Brain Quest book, attend our parent café on June 20 while your kids attend a fun storytime, and get the intel on how to support your kids’ school skills retention in as little as ten minutes per day. Optional kids’ check-in support program on Friday, June 30, at 3:30 p.m. and completion party on Friday, July 14, at 3:30 p.m.

STEM Creativity Lab: Campy Creations

Ages: 6 – 10 yrs.

10 a.m.

W, Jun. 21

Registration Required

Choose from five camp stations to discover all that this indoor STEM camp has to offer: indoor archery, a tent design competition, marshmallow estimation station, lantern crafting, and a pen pal station. Can’t decide? Complete them all!

Canvas Library Bag: Summer Doodling Design

Ages: 7 – 12 yrs.

2 p.m.

F, Jun. 23

Registration Required

Hop on board the graphic arts doodling design craze! Learn how to create some fun base drawings that are big enough to add in your own graphic arts doodles. Your bold creations will help you stand out from the crowd on your new canvas library bag.

Ages: All Ages July 1 –31

Registration Not Required

Celebrate the month of America’s independence by learning about a dozen American icons hidden through the Children’s Department. If you can find all 12, you can earn a small prize.

Stuffed Animal Palooza

Ages: 3 – 7 yrs.

Registration Required

F, Jul. 14 10:30 a.m.

Bring your stuffie, wear your pajamas and bring your sleeping bag or blanket and pillow (don’t forget your flashlight) to meet other stuffies, read books about them and go home with a new reading buddy!

Create Your Own Cartoon Characters

Ages: 8 – 14 yrs.

Registration Required

F, Jul. 21 3 p.m.

Do you love drawing? Are you doodling all the time? Is cartooning and animation your thing? Then this program is for you! Join Will Stuck for basic instruction on how to create your own cartoon characters.

STEM Putt –Putt Course Design

Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. Sat, Jul. 22 10 a.m.

Registration Required

Practice your STEM creativity in this putt-putt course design program. We will work in groups of three to create a six-hole putt-putt course out of recycled materials. When the course is designed, play a round or two with your new STEM library friends.

Keepsake Necklace

Ages 7 – 10 yrs. Th, Jul. 25 4 p.m.

Registration Required

Have you found a special rock, shell, or crystal on your adventures this summer? Learn how to make a rope cage and necklace to keep it near to your heart. We will provide all materials including crystals if you don’t want to bring your own.

Youth Programs / Ages 3 - 12

Butterfly Encounter Tent

Ages: All Ages F, Jul. 28

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration Required *CALL to Register*

Have a butterfly encounter this summer! You will be able to study the life cycle of the butterfly and enter a feeding tent. Hand-held butterfly feeders are available for a close encounter while still remaining touch-free. Come appreciate the beauty, strength, and fragility of butterflies. Please register by calling the Children’s Help Desk (563) 589-4225 ext. 2228. Small groups will be allowed in every half-hour.

Octopus Yarn Animal

Ages: 7 – 10 yrs.

3 p.m.

F, Jul. 28

Registration Required

Join friends as we learn to create an adorable octopus yarn stuffed animal pet. Lovable, cuddleable, and all yours to create, name and keep.

Grandparent/Grandchild Stories

Ages: 4 – 7 yrs.

2 p.m.

M, Jul. 31

Registration Required

CALLING ALL GRANDPARENTS: It’s bring-yourgrandkids-to-the-library day! Enjoy a short summer storybook read aloud by library staff while you enjoy s’mores. Come prepared to share your own favorite childhood summer story with your grandkids and the community. Then help your grandkids create a simple yet beautiful picture to take home and display. Adult participation is required.

Solve the Puzzle Scavenger Hunt

All Ages Aug. 1 –31

Registration Not Required

Characters are hiding around the children’s area with letters that form a secret phrase. See if you can solve the puzzle and win a prize!

Preschool Dance Party

Ages: 2 – 5 yrs. Sat, Aug. 5

10 a.m.

Registration Not Required

Boogie on down to the library for a Preschool Dance Party!

We will party the afternoon away with songs, dances, bubbles, and games. Leave with a bunch of resources you can use at home for your own dance parties. Registration is preferred but not required. Adult supervision is a must.

Poetry Cafe

Register for programs online at carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com

Ages: 9 – 12 yrs.

Registration Required

W, Aug. 9 3 p.m.

Bring your groovy lingo and finger-snappin’ rhymes to this cool cat program that will have you movin’ to the rhythm. Must-have snacks of chocolate milk and muffins will be served to further the café vibe.

Melted Crayon Art Jewelry

Ages: 8 – 12 yrs.

Registration Required

W, Aug. 16 4 p.m.

Are you an artist at heart? During this program, you will create a beautiful piece of jewelry with crayon shavings.

DIY Stamps

Ages: 8 – 12 yrs.

Registration Required

Th, Aug. 17 4 p.m.

Design and create a stamp that represents your own individual signature.

Oh Sew Cute: Mini Plushies

Ages: 8 – 12 yrs.

Registration Required

Fr, Aug. 18 3 p.m.

Learn a few simple hand-sewing techniques and learn how to make your own adorable miniature plushies.

Tween + Teen Programs / Ages 10 - 17

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Ages: 13 – 18 yrs. Last Tuesday of Every Month 4 p.m. Registration Not Required

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a way for you to have a voice at the library, participate in programs with other teens, and help others in your community. When you attend a meeting, you will receive a small prize. This is a lot of fun and a great opportunity to earn volunteer credit for school. Call Haidee at (563) 589-4225, ext. 2248.

Yarn-Wrapped Bottle Vase

Ages: 10 – 15 yrs.

4 p.m.

T, May 9

Registration Required

Create a beautiful bud vase with yarn and an empty bottle. This simple DIY project makes a perfect gift or an addition to a favorite space.

DIY Beaded Earrings

Ages: 12 – 17 yrs.

4:30 p.m.

Th, May 11

Registration Required

Learn how to design and create simple earrings from beads and wire. Materials provided.

Teen De-Stress Kit

Ages: 12 – 18 yrs.

3 – 6:30 p.m.

M, May 15

Registration Not Required

With the end of the school year approaching, drop in to pick up a kit to relax and rejuvenate in the Teen Zone. Each kit comes with relaxing activities and crafts to do. Kits are available beginning Monday, May 15, while supplies last.

Teen Summer Volunteer Orientation

Ages: 13 – 18 yrs.

Registration Not Required

M, May 22 4 p.m.

The library is seeking student volunteers to assist with the Children’s Summer Reading Program. Those age 13 (or those that will enter 8th grade in the fall) to 17 who are interested in volunteering this summer should pick up an application from the Children’s Help Desk by May 19. Make sure the application is signed by a parent or guardian and returned at orientation. If you have questions or need more information, please call Haidee at (563) 589-4225, ext. 2248.

Chaotic Mini Cross Stitch

Ages: 10 – 15 yrs.

Registration Required

W, May 24 4 p.m.

Brighten up your life and hone your crafting skills by learning to cross stitch even the most chaotic designs in miniature.

Mini Glass Art

Ages: 12 – 18 yrs.

Registration Required

W, May 31 4 p.m.

As seen on TikTok! With a few clever techniques, paint a favorite character on glass to create a stylish miniature work of art. Participants are welcome to bring their own images. 4 x 6 in. frames will be provided.

Register for programs online at carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com

Tween + Teen Programs / Ages 10 - 17

Teen Spiderman Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 12 – 18 yrs. Jun. 1 –30

Registration Not Required

Find all the different Spider-people in the Teen Zone and bring them together to handle a new threat. Find them all and win a prize!

Teen Summer Reading

Ages: 12 –17 yrs. June 5 – Aug. 12

Registration Required

This year’s theme is “Find Your Voice @ the Library!” There are lots of fun programs and reading prizes. Sign up at the Children’s Help Desk or online beginning June 5.

Empower Poster

Vacation Improvisation

Ages: 10 – 17 yrs. Sun, Jun. 18 1 p.m.

Registration Required

With only props and backgrounds to help you, try your hand at acting and improvising a vacation scene that might appear in a book, movie, or show. We’ll record the results. Who knows, you might be the next star of the library YouTube channel.

DIY Smash Books

Ages: 12 – 18 yrs. T, Jun. 20 4 p.m.

Registration Required

Smash books are a type of journal that includes one’s interests. Express yourself by using magazines, washi tape, decorative paper, and make a journal that is uniquely you.

Registration Required

Ages: 10 – 17 yrs. T, Jun. 13 3:30 p.m.

Use your silhouette and upcycled magazines to create an empowering vision of yourself.

2023 Teen All Iowa Reads Book Club: Angeline Boulley Virtual Author Visit!

Tiny Art Show

Ages: All Ages Sat, Jun. 24 9 – 11 am

Registration Required

Ages: 12 – 18 yrs. Th, Jun. 15 4 p.m.

Registration Required

The purpose of All Iowa Reads is to create a sense of unity through reading. The 2023 All Iowa Reads selection for teens is “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley. Read the title and attend the book discussion with the author. The State Library will be hosting the virtual visit. Please register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk.

Drop-in Fidget Toys

Pick up supplies beginning June 1 and show off your artistic talents in the second annual Carnegie-Stout Public Library Tiny Art Show! There are two ways to participate: either stop by the library to pick up a kit with everything you need to create a mini masterpiece at home, and then bring your finished artwork back to the library by Friday, Jun. 30. OR register for a spot to gather and create in the library’s auditorium on Saturday, Jun. 24 between 9 and 11 a.m. Patrons of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. Artwork will display during the month of July.

Lego-fy Yourself!

Registration Required

Ages: 10 – 15 yrs. F, Jun. 16 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Feeling restless and anxious? Create fidget toys that are fun to make and mess around with. An excellent outlet for getting that antsy energy out.

Ages: 12 – 18 yrs. T, Jul. 11 4 p.m.

Registration Required

Turn yourself into a LEGO figurine made out of resin. Paint them to resemble yourself or a favorite character, best friend, etc.

Register for programs online at carnegiestout.librarycalendar.com

Yarn Painting

Ages: 10 – 15 yrs.

4 p.m.

T, Jul. 18

Registration Required

Making yarn art is a relaxing creative activity that uses easy-to-find craft materials. The result is a piece of wall art that stands out.

Create Your Own Cartoon Characters

Hydro-Dipped Coffee Mug

Ages: 12 – 18 yrs.

4 p.m.

T, Aug. 8

Registration Required

Dip a coffee mug in nail polish paint to create a stunning marble effect. This craft would also make a great homemade gift.

End of Summer Reading Lock-in Party

Ages: 8 – 14 yrs.

Registration Required

F, Jul. 21 3 p.m.

Do you love drawing? Are you doodling all the time? Is cartooning and animation your thing? Then this program is for you! Join Will Stuck to learn basic instruction on how to create your own cartoon characters.

Collaborative Story

Ages: 12 – 18 yrs. Aug. 1 –31

Registration Not Required

Drop by the Teen Zone and write a story with other teen writers. A prompt will be set and each contributor adds one sentence per visit to keep the story going.

Ages: 12 – 17 yrs. F, Aug. 11 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. By Invitation Only

Earn your invitation to our after-hours Teen Lock-in Party by completing the Teen Summer Reading Program. We will have prizes, games, snacks, and lots of fun. Please RSVP after you receive your invitation by completing the Summer Reading Program.

Find Your Voice Vision Dream Board

Does it Waffle?

Ages 13 – 17 yrs.

2 p.m.

F, Aug. 4

Registration Required

Waffling food other than waffles is not just a novelty but an innovation, as well as an opportunity for experimentation, developing and testing hypotheses, trial and failure, and sampling new and unusual foods. Join us to put foods other than waffle batter into a waffle iron and find out what happens. Donuts, mac and cheese, hash browns, eggs, Snickers bars, and more…will they waffle? Find out at this exciting event.

Ages: 10 – 17 yrs.

Registration Required

T, Aug. 15 4 p.m.

Vision boards are created to see your wishes, goals, and hobbies all on one board. Discover your energy, your favorite things, and things you would like to accomplish.

Resources

Brainfuse: HelpNow

Expert tutors are available online daily from 2-11 p.m. to assist students in grades K-12 with Math, Science, Social Studies, English, SAT/ACT Prep, and more. Students can communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, and solve problems. You can also record tutor sessions to replay with classmates and teachers.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

This free reading program encourages families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Reading together helps develop important prereading skills that provide a solid foundation for school and learning success. Register anytime at the Children’s Help Desk to receive your packet.

World Book Online

ABCmouse.com

The ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy is available on public computers in the Children’s Department. This free preschool and kindergarten resource features games, books, songs, and more.

TumbleBooks

The TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books that help teach children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. You’ll also find read-along books, language learning books, and educational games and puzzles. Access to this resource is open to all, no library card required. Visit www.carnegiestout.org/ learn to explore TumbleBooks.

World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities. Explore easy –to –understand encyclopedia articles as well as links to related websites and magazine articles for students of all ages. Access at the library or login from home using your Dubuque resident library card.

Maker Space

Become a Certified Maker

A Certified Maker is any member of the community who is certified to work independently in the Maker Space. Read the rules and sign the waiver, it’s that easy!

Maker Space staff is always available to teach you how to use the equipment and assist you with your project. Visit the Maker Space often to see what’s new and gather ideas for your own projects.

Take & Make Kits

Maker Space Take & Make Kits are back! New kits are available every Monday and feature a new project to keep your crafting skills sharp. Available while supplies last. Limit 1 kit per person. Check our Events Calendar for more details.

Don’t Just Make It…Sublimate It!

Create custom gifts for your friends and family! Take any photo, phrase, or your own design and print it out using our Epson sublimation printer. Our Master Makers will then show you how to apply your design to sublimation blanks using the heat press. The Maker Space offers a wide variety of sublimation blanks including mugs, tumblers, key chains, koozies, and so much more ranging in price from $1 to $9.

CrafterNoon Adventures

Feeling creative but have no idea where to begin? Browse through the CrafterNoon Adventures binder that has projects for all ages and abilities that you can make and take in under an hour. Each project includes photos and complete instructions and range from simple to moderately complex.

Parks & Outdoor Fun

The City of Dubuque maintains over 1,200 acres of parkland and over 300 facilities including baseball and softball diamonds, disc golf courses, skate parks, and much more. There is something here for everyone!

Park Season Schedule

City parks are open year-round. Park amenities such as restrooms, pavilions, and drinking fountains open on the first Saturday of May and close each season on the fourth Sunday of October.

Miller Riverview Park & Campround

Miller Riverview Park and Campground is a 20acre park located on the scenic Mississippi River, located at 1851 Admiral Sheehy Dr. Depending on the weather and river level, the campground is typically open mid-April through the fourth Sunday in October. It features tent and pullthrough spots, 97 full electric hookups, accessible restrooms and showers, picnic tables, firepit grills, playground equipment, and more. Reservations must be made online prior to your arrival.

To make a campground reservation, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/millerriverview.

Reserve a Pavilion

The City of Dubuque offers multiple pavilion and picnic shelters available for use by reservation at several parks including A.Y. McDonald Park, the Bee Branch Creek Greenway, Bergfeld Recreation Area, Eagle Point Park, Flora Park, and Murphy Park. Reservations may be made 11 months in advance.

For a list of pavilions available for reservation, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/pavilionrentals.

Skate Parks

Flora Skate Park

1805 Flora Park Dr.

This 16,000 sq. ft. concrete skate park features security lighting, drinking fountain, ADA parking space, storm water management features, security cameras, and landscaping.

Skate Park Hours

7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily

Trails

McAleece Park & Recreation Complex

1801 Admiral Sheehy Dr.

The skate park at McAleece Park and Recreation complex features above-ground ramps made of Skate-lite material. It is located off of Chaplain Schmitt Dr. and parking is available.

Comiskey Park

255 East 24th Street

A small area with above-ground ramps is available on the E. 25th St. side of this neighborhood park.

The City of Dubuque maintains a comprehensive 53-mile bike/hike trail system. This system includes 28 miles of on-street routes and 25 miles of paved trails for walking, hiking, and biking. The off-road network includes trails at the Bergfeld Recreation Area, Eagle Point Park, Port of Dubuque, Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Island, and Peosta Channel. The on-street network includes sections of the Mississippi River Trail through the Downtown and Historic Millwork Districts, and the Washington and North End Neighborhoods.

For trail maps, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/trails.

Dubuque Water Trail

Travel by canoe or kayak along the Mississippi River between A.Y. McDonald Park and Massey Marina Park. Access the 11-mile Dubuque Water Trail at one of five points.

Five Access Points

• A.Y. McDonald Park Boat Ramp

• Schmitt Island Boat Ramp

• American Trust River’s Edge Plaza

• Massey Marina Park

• Catfish Creek canoe access in the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area

Five-Mile Water Loop

• The Mines of Spain access also provides a five-mile loop on Catfish Creek.

For a map of the Water Trail, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/ watertrail.

A water trail is defined as a path on a waterway connected through signs, maps and access points providing a scenic and educational experience for recreational users. The trail can be enjoyed by both the novice and experienced paddler. Whether paddling the shoreline of the main channel or enjoying backwater excursions, the trail is an exceptional sightseeing and recreational opportunity where history, nature, commerce and recreation come together.

Five access points are offered along the trail, allowing paddler access to the river or an opportunity to exit the river and enjoy on-land recreational opportunities.

However your day or weekend enjoyment on the Water Trail is scheduled, life vests are always mandatory and paddlers are responsible for arranging transportation.

City Parks

Destination Parks

Dubuque is home to more than 40 parks and outdoor recreational areas! How many have you visited? Use this checlist to keep track!

HOW MANY PARKS CAN YOU VISIT THIS SUMMER?

□ Veterans Memorial Park / Miracle League of Dubuque 2970 Miracle League Dr.

Community Parks

□ Washington Park 700 Locust St.

□ Allison-Henderson Park, 1500 Loras Blvd.

□ Comiskey Park, 255 E. 24th St.

Neighborhood Parks

□ Avon Park, 500 Avon St.

□ Burden Park, 2701 Burden Ave.

□ Cancer Survivor Park, W. 3rd & College St.

□ Cleveland Park, 625 Cleveland Ave.

□ Creek Wood Park, 1798 Creek Wood Dr.

□ Elmwood Green Park, 830 Kane St.

□ Falk Park, 1701 Earl Dr.

□ Flat Iron Park, 43 Main St.

□ Gay Park, 2833 Burlington Park

□ Harvest View Park, 2350 Matthew John Dr.

□ Hillcrest Park, 2825 Hillcrest Rd.

□ Hilltop Park, 600 Wilson St.

□ Jackson Park, 1500 Main St.

□ Jefferson Park, 665 University Ave.

□ Madison Park, 1824 N. Main St.

Other Parks & Outdoor Areas

□ Center Grove Open Space, Off Crescent Ridge

□ E.B. Lyons Prairie & Woodland Reserve, 8999 Bellevue Heights Road

□ Louis Murphy Park, 1700 S. Grandview Ave.

□ Flora Krey Wahlert Park, 2605 Pennsylvania Ave.

□ Marna Ridge Children’s Forest, 1694 Geraldine Dr.

□ Orange Park, 1801 Washington St.

□ Riley Park, 3556 Lunar Dr.

□ Pinard Park, 2819 Pinard St.

□ Rocco Buda Junior Park, 508 Loras Blvd.

□ Southern Park, 200 Southern Ave.

□ Teddy Bear Park, Gabriel Dr. & High Cloud Dr.

□ Usha Park, 3937 Pennsylvania Ave.

□ Valentine Park, 860 Valentine Dr.

□ Valley High Park, 1290 Cerro Dr.

□ Waller-Cooper Park, 600 Cooper Pl.

□ Welu Park, 3655 Welu Dr.

□ Four Mounds Park, 4900 Peru Rd.

□ Rockdale/Grandview Entry, 1545 S. Grandview Ave.