Dance Programs .....................................10–11 Youth Programs.....................................12–13 Discovery Day Camp Youth & Adult Programs......................15–16 Adult Programs......................................16–17 Special Events ...................................... 18–23

Discovery Day Camp

Discovery Day Camp is a fun and exciting summertime camp for children ages 5–12. The camp begins May 30 and will be staffed through August 5 (or according to the Goshen Community Schools calendar). Camp opens at 7 am and closes at 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a full-time summer camp; just one week of vacation is allowed to every camper. Each of the 10 weeks of camp has its own theme, during which campers participate in games, activities and off-campus field trips related to that week’s theme.

All Discovery Day Campers enjoy the Shanklin Pool on a regular basis. The schedule also incorporates some of the Park Department’s summer activities into Discovery Day Camp, including Soccer Camp, Art Camp, and the Kids’ & Teens’ TryAthlon. All summer activities are designed for the introductory level and introduce campers to new activities or expand their existing interests, all the while experiencing new life skills. Let our experienced summer teachers and staff make this a worry-free summer for parents/guardians while your children experience new friendships, make great memories and have a terrific summer packed full of fun and learning! Discovery Day Camp enrollment is limited; please register early to ensure your child’s space. For more information, please contact the Goshen Parks & Recreation Department Office at 534-2901.

Registration

Now through April 17: Returning 2021 camp families receive priority registration. Bring the following items when registering in person: Driver’s License Number for the parent/guardian and those individuals authorized to pick up the children from camp. April 19: Open registration begins. Fee for Goshen Resident: $100 per week + $15 one-time registration fee* Fee for Non-Resident of Goshen: $120 per week + $15 one-time registration fee*

Additional Required Camp Activities

Soccer Camp $30, Art Camp $30, and Triathlon $20* *Registration fee + first week’s tuition + additional Kids’ & Teens’ Try-Athlon fee must be paid upon registration.

Youth & Adult Programs

I Try Scuba

Ever wonder what it’s like to take a breath underwater? Or what it’s like to be a fish? Find out at Shanklin Pool on Saturday, May 28 and Saturday, July 16 from 8 to 10 am. Join dive instructor Greg Stone and other master divers who will be on hand to let you experience the underwater world. All equipment will be provided. Bring your swimsuit and towel, and be ready to get wet. This one-day introduction to scuba (which stands for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) is just $5! Pre-registration is required at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office. For ages 10 to adult.

Scuba Classes

Learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including equipment selection, how water pressure affects you when diving, planning your dives and safety. Upon completing the two-day course—or when a level of proficiency is achieved— participants will schedule four open-water dives with the instructor. Divers ages 15 and older who complete the course and open-water dives will earn PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water Diver certification. Individuals ages 10–14 are eligible to achieve Junior Open Water certification. Equipment will be provided except for mask, snorkel, fins and boots. These may be rented ($50)—or you may bring your own. Pre-registration is required at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office. Class fee is $300, which includes the two-day course, textbook, four open-water dives and additional instruction to achieve certification, if needed.

Classes will meet at Shanklin Pool from 8 am to 3 pm. Please bring swimsuit, towel, water bottle, textbook and equipment to each class. For more information or to register, visit us online. Registration must be made at least two weeks prior to class. Scuba Class Session I: June 11 and 12 Scuba Class Session II: July 30 and 31

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

This introductory session will give participants a basic understanding of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu history, theory and techniques. Classes will include a warm-up, stretching and technical instruction. Self-defense techniques and movement drills, without striking, will also be taught. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is unique in relation to most other self-defense systems as it focuses on use of leverage and proper technique, taking the attacker to the ground and defusing the situation by use of joint locks and holds. Class is taught by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Goshen instructor Bryan Barrick. Pre-registration is required at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office by January 7 (winter) and July 8 (summer). Additional sessions, TBA. Location is Barrick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 320 North Chicago Avenue, Suite 10 (behind Walgreens). Winter Session: January 13, 20 and 27 Youth Class (ages 4–14): 5:45–6:30 pm Adult Class (ages 15+): 6:30–7:30 pm Fee: $25 Summer Session: July 14, 21 and 28 Youth Class (ages 4–14): 5:45–6:30 pm Adult Class (ages 15+): 6:30–7:30 pm Fee: $25

Pickleball

What is pickleball? It’s a sweet sport with a sour name, a craze that is sweeping the nation. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. The game is played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton-size court, with a slightly modified tennis net, paddles and a plastic ball. Outdoor and indoor pickleball courts are located at Model Elementary School, 412 South Greene Road, in Goshen (open seasonally). If you want to learn more or see what pickleball mania is all about, you may also join us for indoor play at a Goshen Community Schools gymnasium, starting in November 2022: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5–8 pm, and Saturdays, 8 am–2 pm. Please use door P to enter Model Elementary. Equipment rental is available at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Department Office, $5 for two paddles and a ball. Rules and procedures will be provided. For more information, please contact Tyler or Kim, 534-2901.

Pringle Park (outdoor class at Fidler Pavilion)

Dates: May through October Days: Wednesdays Time: 6–7 pm

De-stress, lose weight and make new friends at Zumba®, an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance fitness party that is moving millions of people toward joy and health! Join instructor Pamela Sanchez and see what Zumba® has in store for you in the new studio of the Park Department Office, 524 East Jackson Street. Indoor Class: GPRD Office Studio Dates: January through April and November, December Days and Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm;

Saturdays, 10–11 am Fee: $5 drop-in rate Outdoor Class: Pringle Park, Fidler Pavilion Dates: May through October Days and Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm;

Saturdays, 10–11 am Fee: $5 drop-in rate

Adult Programs

Summer Softball League—Adult Slow Pitch

Officiated and USA Softball-sanctioned league with league rule variations. Doubleheader format and a single-elimination tournament will follow regular-season play. Awards are given to top two tournament champions in each division. Standings are kept throughout the season and posted to the league website: www.leaguelineup.com/gprdsoftball. Evenings of play are Mondays (C League), Tuesdays (B League), Thursdays (A League). Skill levels: A League, advanced; B League, intermediate; and C League, recreational.

Season: April 25 through July 7 (dates dependent on weather and make-up games) Location: Shanklin Park Team Fee: $600 Register: Now through April 9 (or until full) at Park Office Contact: Tyler at 903-8086

Fall Softball League—Adult Slow Pitch

Officiated and USA Softball-sanctioned league with league rule variations. Doubleheader format and a singleelimination tournament will follow regular-season play. Awards are given to top two tournament champions in each division. Standings are kept throughout the season and posted to the league website: www.leaguelineup.com/ gprdsoftball. Evenings of play are Mondays (C League), Tuesdays (B League), Thursdays (A League). Skill levels: A League, advanced; B League, intermediate; and C League, recreational.

Season: August 8–October 6 (dates dependent on weather and make-up games) Location: Shanklin Park Team Fee: $450 Register: Now through July 23 (or until full) at Park Office Contact: Tyler at 903-8086

Adult Co-Ed Sand Volleyball

Officiated league with a leisure division and a competitive division, 6 vs. 6 format. League plays at Pringle Park’s sand lots. Season concludes with a seeded, single-elimination tournament, with awards given to top two tournament champions in each division. Standings are kept throughout the season and posted to league website: www.leaguelineup.com/gprdvolleyball Day: Monday B (lower) or Tuesday A (upper) Season: May 9–August 9 Game Time: Evenings Location: Pringle Park, 1912 West Lincoln Avenue Team Fee: $150 Register: Now through April 29 (or until full) at Park Office Contact: Tyler at 903-8086

Men’s Basketball

This league plays on Wednesday evenings, November 2, 2022, through February 8, 2023. Nine regular-season games will be played at Goshen High School (see following Note), along with a post-season tournament. Pre-registration is currently being accepted at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office through October 15 or until the league is full. In order to secure a spot in the league, the registration and roster form with a paid entry fee must be collected before the league begins. Fee is $580 per team. A mandatory team manager meeting will be scheduled upon the close of registration. Contact Tyler, 903-8086, with any questions. Note: School gymnasiums will be closed for school holidays and special events. Please note the dates that schools will be closed on team schedules, or you can check the school

Men’s Basketball Open Gym

Enjoy some Wednesday evening pickup games during two sessions of Men’s 40 and Older Open Gym. Individuals play each Wednesday, 7–9 pm, November 2, 2022, to March 29, 2023 (see Note below), in a Goshen Community Schools gymnasium, TBA. Session I: November 2, 2022–January 25, 2023 Session II: February 1–March 29, 2023 Pre-registration is required and is currently being accepted at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office. Fee is $20 per session. Contact Tyler, 903-8086, with any questions. Note: School gymnasiums will be closed for school holidays and special events. Please note the dates that schools will be closed on team schedules, or you can check the school website for calendars. No spectators allowed.

Co-Ed Volleyball

This indoor league guarantees a minimum of eight games and an end-of-season tournament. Games will be played in a Goshen Community Schools gymnasium, TBA. There is a four-team minimum and an eight-team maximum for each skill level. League will be conducted the week of November 7, 2022, through March 8, 2023 (gymnasiums will be closed during holiday breaks, as well as during school events, TBA). Registration is currently being accepted at the Goshen Parks & Recreation Office through October 15 or until league is full. Pre-registration and roster form with paid entry fee must be collected at the Park Office. Fee is $275 per team. A mandatory team manager meeting will be scheduled upon the close of registration. Contact Tyler, 9038086, with any questions.

Mondays

“B/BB”: Intermediate, moderate to high skill level by players/teams. Players will be able to bump, set and spike well. Teams may use multiple offensive and defensive strategies and may attempt to double block.

Tuesdays

“C/D”: Recreational teams with average to less-skilled players who want social activity, fun and exercise.

Wednesdays

“A”: Advanced, high-skill-level teams. Note: School gymnasiums will be closed for school holidays and special events. Please note the dates that schools will be closed on team schedules, or you can check the school website for calendars. No spectators allowed.

Family Programs & Special Events

Storybook Trail: Walk While Building Literacy Skills!

This active, interactive experience is designed in partnership with the Goshen Public Library. Storybook Trail is intended to combine the pleasures of reading with the benefits of walking together outdoors. The story begins on the south end of Rieth Interpretive Center at the arch on the trail connecting to the Classified Forest. Storybook Trail is open year-round and is free of charge! For more information, contact Kim, 534-2901.

Free Summer Concert Series

Downtown Goshen will be alive with a wide range of musical performances by local and regional artists all summer long! All performances are on Friday evenings in downtown Goshen in conjunction with First Fridays celebrations. Please bring your lawn chairs. Fun for the entire family! For more information, visit www.cityonthego.org.

Free Summer Lunch Program

Free lunch is served throughout the summer to those 18 years of age and younger at park locations, TBA. Lunch is provided in partnership between the Goshen Community School Corporation’s Food Service and the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture). Please call 533-8631 for further information, including serving sites. The Summer Lunch Program is operated Monday to Friday during summer break. Site locations and times, TBA. Please watch the GPRD Facebook page and City page for updates and times. Locations subject to change, so call to confirm before coming.

Environmental Resilience Department Presents: Maple City Fest in Celebration of Arbor Day on April 22

A free family festival celebrating Arbor Day with a variety of events, entertainment and music. Activities begin at 4:30 pm on Friday, April 22 and last until about 7 pm. Join us for a spring evening packed full of fun. The event will take place indoors and outdoors at Schrock Pavilion in Shanklin Park, 411 West Plymouth Avenue. All ages welcome. Evening festivities include: • Food court (food items may be purchased) • Children’s activities, including interactive booths with crafts and hands-on demonstrations and activities • Information booths • Children‘s choir performance • Special presentations, including Arbor Day Proclamation, Good Tree Steward Award and Tree City USA Award • Children’s musical entertainment

2022 Public Walking Tours Sponsored by Goshen Historical Society

Courthouse

The last Wednesday of each month, beginning in April and continuing through October. Limited to eight persons per tour date. Participants will enter through the security checkpoint on the west side of the building and meet the tour guide in the lobby at 10 am.

Downtown Goshen

Dates, TBA. Limited to 12 persons per tour date. Participants will meet at 9:30 am at the Goshen Historical Society Museum, 124 South Main Street.

Millrace Walk

Dates, TBA. Limited to 14 persons. Participants will meet by the powerhouse on West Washington Street and be transported to the Millrace headgates. The walking tour will conclude at the powerhouse. Persons interested in participating in any or all of these tours are asked to call the museum at 975-0033 during museum hours (11 am to 3 pm Thursday through Saturday) to have their name included on the tour list or lists.

Join us for a fun “family night out” at 7 pm during our summer outdoor movie series at Shanklin Park! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and settle in to watch these free, child-friendly movies on the “monster” screen. Concession stand will be available to purchase dinner or snacks. Friday, May 27: Paw Patrol Friday, June 3: Luca Friday, June 17: Tom & Jerry Friday, July 15: Spirit Friday, July 29: Rava Friday, August 19: Us Again

Fidler Pond’s Fantastic Fishing Derby

Calling all fishers! Bring your families, fishing poles and bait to Fidler Pond Park to join us for our annual Fantastic Fishing Derby. Awards will be given to participants ages 3–17 for the first fish caught, the smallest fish caught, the largest fish caught and whatever else we can think of to award! No fishing license is required for this event. When: Saturday, June 25 from 10 am to 12:30 pm Location: Fidler Pond Park, 1424 Lincolnway East Fee: $3 per person Ages: 3–17 Register: Now through June 17 at Goshen Park

Office, 524 East Jackson Street, or online Contact: Tyler Moles at 903-8086

Family Programs & Special Events

Mother/Son Mother/Son Dance

May12,2022 | 6–8PM ElkhartCounty4-HFAIRGROUNDS

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Mother/Son Dance

Join us at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 6 to 8 pm. Mark your calendar, and get your tickets for this lively evening for mothers and sons! The night out will include refreshments, mementos and music provided by a professional DJ to help you dance the night away! Memory photos will be taken and available for purchase at the dance. The dance’s theme is “I Love You to Infinity and Beyond!” Tickets are $15 each and are sold only in advance at the Goshen Park Office, 524 East Jackson Street, or online at www.goshenindiana.org/parks-rec. No tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket sales will continue until capacity is reached.

DADDY & DAUGHTER DANCE

Under the Sea

JUNE23,2022|6TO8PM SHANKLINPARK 411WPLYMOUTHAVENUEGOSHEN,IN46526

Outdoor Dance

Daddy/Daughter

Tickets can be purchased for $15 per person on–line or at our Park Office located at 524 East Jackson Street. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Touch–a–Truck

Date: Saturday, August 27 Time: 10 am–12 noon Location: Shanklin Park Description: This event provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all kinds in one place. Vehicle types may include public service, emergency, utility, construction and just plain cool! Children will be allowed to touch, climb on and ask questions about their favorite vehicles in a safe, supervised environment. Accompanying personnel will teach the children about the vehicles and how they benefit us and our community. This event is free for all ages.

Bring your vehicle to the event!

If you have a unique vehicle you would like to share with our community at the event, please contact the Park Office at 5342901.

WATERSLIDE DAYS 2022

GOSHEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PRESENTS SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF WATERSLIDES, FOOD VENDORS AND FUN!!

WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 WHERE: PRINGLE PARK COST: $10 PER WRISTBAND INCLUDES ALL SLIDES ALL DAY TIME: 11 AM–3 PM

W W W . G O S H E N I N D I A N A . O R G / P A R K S - R E C

COMING SOON! SLIP & SLIDE ABSHIRE HILL! YOU ARE INVITED TO ABSHIRE PARK HILL SUMMER DATES AND DETAILS WILL BE ON ON OUR FB PAGE AND CITY WEB PAGE! GPRD 574-534-2901

Goshen Public Libray and Goshen Parks Department Presents Story Time in the Parks

Funday Mondays: June 6,13,20 & 27 Time: 2:30 pm Location: Pringle Park

Wednesdays Baby & Me : June through October Time: 10:30 am Location: Pringle Park

Fridays Preschool : June through October Time: 10:30 am Location: Pringle Park

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