Parks & Recreation - Summer 2014

May - Aug 2014 Maplewood Community Center’s Membership Special! Pg. 6 Summer Camp Info Pg. 18 - 19

Lily pads, Frogs, Minnows and More!

Leap into Summer with Parks & Recreation

GENERAL INFO

Parks & Recreation Contact Information Visit Us

By Phone At MCC Customer Service MCC/Fitness/Aquatics Programs 2100 White Bear Ave 651.249.2230 Mon. & Thurs. 9:00AM - 7:00PM Tues. Wed. Fri. 9:00AM - 5:00PM Parks & Recreation Programs

651.249.2120 At the Nature Center 2659 East 7th Street Nature Center Programs Tuesday - Saturday 8:30AM - 4:30PM 651.249.2170

What is Recreation Online?

Table of Contents Special Events. .............................................3 MCC............................................................4-6 Aquatics ....................................................7-8 Fitness .......................................................9-13 Youth Recreation......................................14-18 Summer Camp...............................................19 Adult Recreation.............................................20 50+ Recreation..........................................21-22 Maplewood Nature Center .......................23-25 Parks Information..........................................26 NEW! Registration Info ............................... 27 MCC Free Family Day Pass..........................28 Spotlight a Park: Joy Park

Joy Park is a beautiful 44 acre park located at 2615 Joy Road.

The park features many different amenities including beautiful walking trails, a boat launch, and a fishing pier. This family friendly park is one-of-a-kind, enjoy it today!

It’s simple, just send your email to recreationonline@ ci.maplewood.mn.us and we will enroll you in recreation online. You can stay current with our latest events and programs so you never miss a deadline again! Sign up today to avoid disappointment!

Wondering if your registration was processed?

Registrations will be confirmed via email (or mail if requested).

If you do not receive a receipt, please call 651.249.2230 or 651.249.2120. Unless otherwise notified, all programs will be held at the time and location indicated at the time of registration.

Maplewood Picnic Shelters

The City of Maplewood has picnic facilities at several of our parks. Picnic shelters not listed are a “first come, first served” shelter. There is a fee and a $100.00 damage deposit required to reserve a shelter.

Applewood Park Wakefield

Afton Heights

Pleasantview

Maplewood Hts.

$50.00/fee $75.00/fee $25.00/fee $25.00/fee $25.00/fee

Small Shelter Shelter/Park building Park Building Small Shelter Small Shelter

How do I reserve a picnic shelter?

Contact Maplewood Parks and Recreation at recreationonline@ci.maplewood.mn.us or call 651.249.2120.

Fees are due at time of application and are necessary to reserve the picnic shelter. Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit cards are accepted.

Recycling in the Parks In an effort to reduce trash and promote recycling, the City of Maplewood now offers recycling in our parks. Look for the blue bins and do your part in helping keep our parks clean!

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

Music in the Barn AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER THURSDAY, JULY 24, 5:30PM - 8:30PM Bring the family out for an evening of fun and help us raise money for the Youth Scholarship Fund! Doors will open at 5:30PM with the Bingo and Meat Raffle starting at 6:00PM. Bingo cards will be $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. We will have hot dogs, soda, chips, walking tacos and beer available to purchase.

1st Annual Maplewood Rec Run 5k AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 9:00AM: Race Check-In 10:00AM: Race Begins

FREE! Bruentrup Arts Festival

Benefiting Maplewood Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund

Maplewood Parks & Recreation is excited to host our first annual Rec Run 2.5/5k! This fun event is for all skill levels from a serious runner to a family looking for a fun fall event. The race has a 2.5K option for younger runners/families or a full 5K! Each registration comes with FREE entry to the Maplewood Community Center after the race! Kids are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero or cartoon character! All event proceeds go to the Maplewood Youth Scholarship Fund helping those less fortunate cover fees for recreation programs for children. Entry fee is $25.00 per person (youth run free with a paid adult).

2014

MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER PRESENTS...

JOB FAIR &

VOLUNTEER EXPO MAY 20 • 11:00AM - 3:00PM FREE EVENT

• Connect with other job seekers, community members, and students!

2100 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood, MN 55109 651.249.2230 • maplewoodcommunitycenter.com Maplewood Community Center - offering wellness, arts, and fun for everyone!

AT BRUENTRUP FARM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Gates open at 5:30PM, music begins at 7:00PM Stroll the historic grounds of the Bruentrup Farm while enjoying delicious cocktails and appetizers (additional fee) then enjoy live music in the beautifully restored barn. A perfect fall outing for music lovers of all kind. Space is limited and you must have a ticket to participate in this event. Cost is $5.00 presale ($10.00 day of event-unless sold-out).

SPECIAL EVENTS

Midsummer Bingo Bash & Meat Raffle

AT BRUENTRUP FARM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 11:00AM - 5:00PM This celebration of art takes place at the scenic Bruentrup Farm providing the perfect backdrop for this family friendly event.

Guests will enjoy artists’ exhibits and demonstrations, children’s activities, and music. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase benefiting the Maplewood Historical Society.

FREE! Maplewood Movie Night

WAKEFIELD PARK: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Little Mermaid CARVER ELEMENTARY: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3: Finding Nemo Join is for a fun family night out. Concessions, activities and games will be available at the movie night. Don’t forget to bring your chair, blanket, and bug spray.

Kids’ Fest SATURDAY, JUNE 21 • 11:00AM - 2:00PM FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Join us for our first annual Kidsfest at the Maplewood Community Center!

Enjoy: • Kid-friendly activities • Bounce castle fun • Face painting • Resource fair • And more!

2100 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood, MN 55109 651.249.2230 • maplewoodcommunitycenter.com Maplewood Community Center - offering wellness, arts, and fun for everyone!

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MCC GENERAL INFO

Offering Wellness, Arts, & Fun For Everyone!

Are you looking for an affordable and family friendly environment? Are you interested in state-of-art eqiuipment and innovative programming options? If so, visit the Maplewood Community Center today and experience all that we have to offer! We recognize that your time is valuable. To help you make the most of it, the Maplewood Community Center offers a convenient, centrally located facility with state-of-the-art equipment and top-notch amenities. Open 358 days a year, as early as 5:30am on weekdays our facility is designed with you in mind!

• Family-friendly atmosphere • Convenient location & friendly staff • Newly renovated aquatic center & fitness center • 25-Yard lap/exercise/recreation pool & whirlpool • Leisure pool with interactive play area & waterslides • Cardio center & strength center • 2 Fitness rooms & spinning room • 11-Lap per mile walking & running track • 2 Full size gymnasiums & 2 racquetball/wallyball courts • Over 80 group fitness classes each week • Nationally certified group exercise instructors • Discounts Sister Rosalind’s professional massage services • Free fitness orientations & daily locker use • Program discounts including Zumba, swim lessons, & more • Drop-in child care (free with family memberships) • Subway restaurant on-site • Half-mile scenic pond trail connected to the Gateway Trail • And so much more!

MCC Operating Hours Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

5:30AM - 10:00PM 5:30AM - 9:00PM 6:00AM - 8:00PM 8:00AM - 7:00PM

Please check the Gym and Aquatic Center schedules for specific operating hours of these areas.

Did you know? Maplewood Community Center is now a Silver & Fit fitness facility! If your insurance company participates in this program, you may be eligible for a membership.

Sister Rosalind Massage Also Available At MCC

This Mother’s Day Give The Gift Of Relaxation

$55.00/Hour MCC Members $61.00/Hour Non-MCC Members

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day Day gift? Pick-up a Maplewood Community Center massage gift certificate!

Now through May 16, take $5.00 off all one-hour gift certificates. Call 651-249-2210 to purchase yours today.

Massage memberships and gift certificates available!

Call 651-249-2210 to schedule your appointment today.

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MCC GENERAL INFO

Maplewood Community Center Amenities FITNESS CENTER Maplewood Community Center’s newly renovated fitness center offers state of the art cardiovascular and strength equipment. Our wide variety of cardio machines includes treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, step mills, summit trainers, stationary bikes, stair climbers and rowers. Most machines have an entertainment system, allowing you to watch television or use your iPod during your workout. We also offer weight training equipment to work every part of your body. A certified fitness professional can provide initial and ongoing instruction on how to use the equipment to meet your goals.

GROUP FITNESS Enjoy access to over 80 complimentary group exercise classes every week! Classes are held in our two studio spaces, the spinning room, the lap pool and the gym. The broad range of formats includes spinning, kickboxing, muscle madness, yoga, Pilates, and many others. Be sure to try our newest program, Les Mills BODYPUMP™! Intensities range from calm to exceptionally rigorous, so classes can be enjoyed by members of all ages and fitness levels.

WALKING/JOGGING TRACK Rain or shine, take a walk around Maplewood Community Center’s indoor track. This suspended track is 1/11 of a mile long with three spacious lanes for walkers and runners.

PERSONAL TRAINING Let Maplewood Community Center personal trainers motivate and inspire you! Our trained, experienced, and professional staff will design a program that fits your style and schedule.

Let our fitness experts help you determine attainable goals, overcome stubborn plateaus, maximize your time by teaching you how to train more efficiently, and hold you accountable!

We offer both one-on-one training and small group training for groups of 2 - 4. Call 651-249-2207 to set up a free consultation and find out it personal training is right for you!

NOT A MEMBER? Not a problem! The Community Center is open to the public. Just pay the Daily Admission Fee. Youth/Senior Adult Family

$6.00 $8.00 $20.00

AQUATIC CENTER Thrilling family fun and fitness adventures await you. This fabulous aquatic center features a 6-lane lap pool, an interactive leisure pool (zero-depth), a 120-foot twirling water slide, and a soothing hot tub. A jaunty, interactive submarine takes center stage in the zero-depth entry leisure pool allowing children to climb inside the access hatch, slide out the turbo prop, or take a seat at the submarine’s control console. Children can peer through the interactive periscope, play with pressure activated sprayers and floor geysers, or use the submarine’s control panel to push button activate the sub’s roof-top spray guns. Murals of the coral reef and other underwater wonders grace the walls of the facility.

GYM Bring a group of friends and challenge them to a game of basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, floor hockey or badminton. A variety of other fun gym activities are available and posted on the monthly gym schedule.

RACQUETBALL/WALLYBALL Maplewood Community Center has a variety of options for those that enjoy playing racquetball or wallyball. Visit the bulletin board for leagues, or call 651.249.2210 to reserve a court.

SPECIALTY GROUP FITNESS In addition to our group fitness classes, the Maplewood Community Center also offers you the opportunity to get connected with one of our fitness programs. These fee-based programs offer more accountability and motivation and are taught by nationally certified instructors. Try TRX suspension training, kettlebell training, group weight loss, boot camp, or Zumba!

WELLNESS, ARTS, & FUN FOR EVERYONE!

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

Help your child prepare for safe fun in the sun with swim lessons at Maplewood Community Center. All Maplewood Community Center aquatic instructors are Red Cross Certified and are committed to helping your child become comfortable and safe in the water. With an emphasis on fun, education, and water safety, our instructors are pros at making sure each participant is reaching their full potential! And, in the land of 10,000 lakes, nothing is more important than your child’s safety. That is why we not only teach each participant how to swim, we also teach them to respect water and know their limits.

Course descriptions may be found on our website at www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com. All full summer sessions include eight lessons and cost $73.00 ($58.00 for MCC members).

MCC AQUATICS AQUATICS

SUMMER SWIM REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!

To register, stop by the Maplewood Community Center Customer Service Desk (Mondays and Thursdays 9:00AM - 7:00PM or Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Fridays 9:00AM - 5:00PM). Online registration is also available at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. Or register by phone at 651-249-2230.

DO YOU LOVE MCC SWIM LESSONS? REFER A FRIEND AND SAVE!

To thank you for your continued support, we would like to reward you for spreading the word about everything you love about MCC Swim Lessons to your friends and family. In fact, every time you refer a friend who purchases their first MCC swim lesson, we’ll give you AND your friend $10.00 off your next swim lesson purchase. Simply have your friend mention the referall when they make their first swim lesson reservation. Cannot be used in conjunction with other specials. Friend must be a first-time swim lesson participant.

Pool Hours

WATER SAFETY AIDE (AGE 10+)

Monthly Pool and Lap Swim Calendars are available on our website at: www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 9:00AM - 2:00PM We now offer FREE training to individuals 10 and older who have completed Red Cross Swim Level 4 and are interested in being a volunteer aide for the MCC or ISD 622 swim lessons program.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (AGE 16+)

MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER & OUTSIDE SITES MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 9 - 13, 9:00AM - 6:00PM Interested in being trained as a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor? We are now offering WSI training at the Maplewood Community Center! Cost is $250.00.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING (AGE 15+)

MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER & OUTSIDE SITES MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 16 - 20, 9:30AM - 4:30PM Lifeguard Training is a class offered through the MCC to train and certify perspective candidates to be lifeguards. If you are interested in a job that provides good pay and teaches lifesaving skills, then this is the class for you! This class includes waterfront certification for individuals interested in working at a beach.

Cost is $200.00 ($175.00/members).

Please note that pool hours vary during sessions of swim lessons; those changes are listed in the Pool and Lap Swim Calendars.

Aquatic Special Events Members-FREE, Non-Members-Daily Admission

Flotation Days Come jump, splash, float, and slide. The Inflatable Magic Island, beach balls, tubes, and almost everything the MCC has that floats will be available in the pool for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends and family!

Fridays (1:00PM - 7:30PM) June - August Wednesdays (1:00PM - 4:00PM) June 25, July 16 & August 13

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MCC AQUATICS

Semi-private swim lessons, each 30 minutes in length and with a maximum of three students, are offered during sessions 1-4 of Monday-Thursday morning lessons.

Visit maplewoodcommunitycenter.com for course descriptions and more!

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Personal Training at the Maplewood Community Center

CREATE A SAFE WORKOUT EXPERIENCE: Working with a personal trainer gives you the added benefit of knowing that you are working out in a safe and responsible way. Your trainer will show you proper form when using free weights, cardio machines or other equipment and helps to make sure that you are not pushing yourself too far or giving up too easily. Maplewood Community Center Personal Trainers also have experience working with or around past injuries or medical conditions.

MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME: For most of us fitness is, at least to some degree, about results. You want to improve your health, improve your body, or improve your self-esteem. Let our personal trainers help you do this in the most efficient way possible by teaching you how to workout smarter, not harder. We can also help you avoid or overcome fitness plateaus by keeping your workouts fresh and challenging! Meet all of our personal trainers online at www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com by reading their profiles! Here are a few things our members are saying about them: Achieve your fitness goals with help from certified personal trainers! Working with a personal trainer is one of the fastest, easiest, and most successful ways to improve your health and fitness. They are dedicated to making your workout more efficient and productive, helping you overcome plateaus and find the motivation needed to go the extra mile! Are you ready to take control of your health and to begin looking, feeling and being your best? We are excited to help you!

STEP ONE - CONSULTATION & QUESTIONNAIRE: Contact us at 651.249.2207 for a free personal training consultation. During your consultation we will discuss your goals and what you hope to achieve through personal training. Your fitness questionnaire will help us learn a little bit more about your fitness level and what your goals are. Your trainer will help you determine how many sessions to start with - your “exercise prescription” so to speak!

STEP TWO - PURCHASE: Stop by the customer service counter and purchase your personal training package and hand in your fitness questionnaire.

STEP THREE - MATCH UP: Our Fitness Supervisor will review your questionnaire and match you with a personal trainer based on your preferences, goals, and availability, if you haven’t already identified a trainer.

STEP FOUR - SCHEDULING: Once your personal trainer is selected, they will contact you to begin scheduling your first session!

Spinning® Basics

FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH 6:15PM - 6:45PM If you have ever wondered if spinning could work for you, if you are ready to give spinning a try, or just want a refresher, this Basics class is for you. During the Spinning® Basics class, the students gain a greater understanding of the philosophy behind spinning and a greater grasp of technique. The instructor teaches proper set-up of the spin bike, an understanding of the role of heart-rate in fitness, and a taste of a spin class.

Spinning simulates hill-climbing, sprints, and even some races.

It is truly a fantastic cardiovascular workout. You will be kept motivated by the instructors, the people around you, and the music. Get prepared for the workout of your life! Water and towels are a must! Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

Spinning® (Ongoing)

MONDAYS, 5:45AM - 6:30AM, 5:45PM - 6:30PM AND 6:45PM - 7:30PM TUESDAYS, 7:00AM - 7:45AM, 5:30PM - 6:15PM WEDNESDAYS, 10:10AM - 10:55AM, 5:30PM - 6:30PM THURSDAYS, 7:00AM -7:45AM, 5:15PM - 6:00PM, 8:00PM 8:45PM FRIDAYS, 5:45AM - 6:30AM, 5:30PM - 6:15PM SATURDAYS, 7:30AM - 8:30AM SUNDAYS, 9:30AM - 10:30AM This is an indoor stationary cycling class that combines basic cycling movements with motivational coaching, breathing awareness, and heart rate training. This non-impact, individually paced, cardio class will definitely move you! It’s great for beginners or avid athletes alike. Participants are encouraged to bring a personal towel and water bottle for this class. Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

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GROUP FITNESS

Working with a personal trainer has many benefits! Here are a few of the ways your personal trainer can help you: PROVIDE MOTIVATION & ACCOUNTABILITY: For some of us, one of the biggest hurdles to working out is just getting to the gym and getting going! Without anyone to hold you accountable, exercise often falls to the bottom of your to-do list. Your personal trainer will encourage you, hold you accountable for your workouts, and help you find the motivation to achieve your goals.

GROUP FITNESS

Group Fitness Classes at the Maplewood Community Center *At the MCC we offer over 80 Group Fitness Classes/week that are INCLUDED with your membership rates, or drop-in rates. The following are a few of our popular classes and descriptions. For more information or to download the LATEST group fitness schedule, please visit our website. Class times and days are subject to change.

Yoga Light (Ongoing) BODYPUMP™ (Ongoing)

MONDAYS, 5:45AM - 6:45AM, 9:15AM - 10:15AM, 5:20PM 6:20PM, 7:45PM-8:45PM TUESDAYS, 12:00PM - 1:00PM WEDNESDAYS, 5:45AM - 6:45AM, 5:20PM-6:20PM THURSDAYS,12:15PM - 1:00PM *EXPRESS FRIDAYS, 5:20PM - 6:20PM SATURDAYS, 10:00AM - 11:00AM SUNDAYS, 8:15AM - 9:15AM This barbell class will sculpt tone and strengthen your entire body, fast! Great bodies aren't born; they are transformed, using the proven BODYPUMP™ formula: THE REP EFFECT™ a breakthrough in resistance workout training. Focusing on low weight loads and high repetition movements, you'll burn fat, gain strength and quickly produce lean body muscle conditioning. BODYPUMP™ is one of the world's fastest ways to get in shape as it challenges all of your major muscle groups while you squat, press, lift and curl. BODYPUMP™ offers cutting-edge choreography and chart-topping music with new moves every three months, so with your choice of weight and highly-trained instructors you can get the group effect and the results you've been looking for! Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, 7:00AM - 7:50AM A gentle yoga class that incorporates breathing exercises with restorative and gentle stretching. This class systematically builds on the elements of yoga that include asanas, breathing, relaxation, meditation, and positive thinking. A well organized class that is certain to leave you relaxed in mind, loose in body and elevated in spirit. Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

Yoga (Ongoing)

MONDAYS, 11:40AM - 12:30PM, 6:30PM - 7:30PM TUESDAYS, 8:00AM - 9:00AM WEDNESDAYS, 11:30AM -12:20PM, 6:30PM - 7:30PM THURSDAYS, 4:45PM - 5:30PM SUNDAYS, 10:45AM - 11:45AM AND 4:45PM - 5:45PM Yoga at the MCC is a dynamic class of consistent poses in flowing transition with a focus on core strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and an overall sense of well-being. We will build upon basic yoga poses to target specific muscle groups while maintaining safe alignment to reduce the risk of injury.

Some yoga experience is helpful, although not required. This class builds strength and balance physically AND mentally, all while burning plenty of calories. Be ready to sweat! Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

Muscle Madness (Ongoing)

TUESDAYS, 5:45AM - 6:45AM, 6:45PM - 7:45PM WEDNESDAYS, 9:15AM - 10:15AM THURSDAYS, 10:10AM - 11:10AM SATURDAYS, 6:15AM - 7:15AM Whether you are looking to build muscular strength, muscular endurance, tone, or shape, this class offers it all. Instructors bring a variety of workouts so you will never get the same class twice. Dumbbells, barbells, bench, bosu, resistance bands, you’ll learn to use them all! Cost is daily admission rates for non-members $6.00 for seniors and $8.00 for adults (FREE for MCC members).

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Zumba Gold

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 4 week session: $20.00/members $32.00/non-members 5 week session: $25.00/members $40.00/non-members Drop-in fee: $8.00/members $10.00/non-members

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 4 week session: $16.00/members $24.00/non-members 5 week session: $20.00/members $30.00/non-members Drop-in fee: $5.00/members $7.00/non-members

TUESDAYS, 5:40PM - 6:35PM May 6 - May 27 June 3 - June 24 July 1 - July 29 August 5 - August 26

MONDAYS, 10:40AM - 11:25AM May 5 - May 19 June 2 - June 30 July 7 - July 28 August 4 - August 25

THURSDAYS, 5:40PM - 6:35PM May 1 - May 29 June 5 - June 26 July 3 - July 31 August 7 - August 28

WEDNESDAYS, 10:40AM - 11:25AM May 7 - May 28 June 4 - June 25 July 2 - July 30 August 6 - August 27

SATURDAYS, 11:15AM - 12:15PM May 3 - May 31 June 7 - June 28 July 5 - July 26 August 2 - August 30

FRIDAYS, 1:00PM - 1:45PM May 2 - May 30 June 6 - June 27 July 11 - July 25 August 1 - August 29

Zumba Fitness is a global lifestyle brand that fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-fitness sensation! Zumba® exercise classes are “fitness parties” that blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total-body workout that feels like a celebration. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring!

Zumba Gold is an easy-to-follow program that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. It’s an invigorating, communityoriented dance-fitness class that feels fresh, and most of all, exhilarating! Zumba Gold® classes provide modified, lowimpact moves for active older adults. Visit website or call 651.249.2230 for details.

Boot Camp

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 4 week session: $24.00/members $32.00/non-members, 5 week session: $30.00/members $40.00/non-members Drop-in fee: $8.00/members $10.00/non-members Time for results! Boot Camp is designed to challenge every major muscle group. Using a variety of equipment, including your own body weight, your Certified Personal Trainer will blend strength, resistance, cardio and flexibility training, speed and agility drills and stretching into one concentrated hour.

Designed for all fitness levels.

SPECIALTY FITNESS

Zumba

TUESDAYS, 5:00PM - 6:00PM May 6 - May 27 June 3 - June 24 July 11 - July 25 August 5 - August 26 WEDNESDAYS, 5:45AM - 6:30AM May 7 - May 28 June 4 - June 25 July 2 - July 30 August 6 - August 27 THURSDAYS, 6:00PM - 7:00PM May 1 - May 29 June 3 - June 24 July 1 - July 29 August 5 -August FRIDAYS, 5:45AM - 6:30AM May 2 - May 30 June 6 - June 27 July 11 - July 25 August 1 - August 29

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SPECIALTY FITNESS

Kettlebell/ TRX Fusion (4-8 participants)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS: S4: JUNE 9 - JULY 14, 5:15PM - 6:00PM S5: JULY 28 - SEPTEMBER 28, 5:15PM - 6:00PM WEDNESDAYS: S4: JUNE 11 - JULY 16, 5:15PM - 6:00PM S5: JULY 30 - SEPTEMBER 3, 5:10PM - 6:00PM NEW! THURSDAYS: S5: JULY 31 - SEPTEMBER 3, 9:15AM - 10:00AM Develop overall fitness, flexibility, strength and stamina with Kettlebells while building long lean muscle. The movements in Kettlebell class can be tailored to match just about any real life movement. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

FAST: Functional Athletic and Sports Training

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS: S4: JUNE 17 - JULY 22, 11:15AM -12:15PM S5: JULY 29 - SEPTEMBER 2, 11:15AM -12:15PM Speed! Explosive Power! Agility! Strength!

Endurance! Certified Personal Trainer Sheila Heinrich takes you to your limits in FAST, a training program designed to work on all major demands of fitness training.

Enjoy all the benefits of working with a trainer at a lower cost. Let us help you get stronger, better, and faster. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

10 Pounds Down!

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS: S4: JUNE 10 - JULY 15, 5:30 - 6:30PM S5: JULY 29 - SEPTEMBER 2, 5:30PM - 6:30PM WEDNESDAYS: S4: JUNE 11 - JULY 16, 10:30AM - 11:30AM S5: JULY 30 - SEPTEMBER 3, 10:30AM - 11:30AM THURSDAYS: S4: JUNE 12 - JULY 17, 5:00PM - 6:00PM S5: JULY 31 - SEPTEMBER 4, 5:00PM - 6:00PM FRIDAYS: S4: JUNE 13 - JULY 25, 10:30AM - 11:30AM (No class July 4) S5: AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 4, 10:30AM - 11:30AM Connect, Commit, and Change! Guided by a certified personal trainer, you will be given the tools for success! Weekly exercise sessions, weigh-ins, fitness assignments/tracking, discussion topics and nutritional tracking tips are all part of the class (body composition testing/measurements taken at the beginning and end of session). Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

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NEW! Taekwondo Fitness

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER WEDNESDAYS: S4: JUNE 11 - JULY 16, 4:45PM - 5:45PM S5: JULY 30 - SEPTEMBER 3, 4:45PM -5:45PM Join Personal Trainer Chau for Taekwondo Fitness! This exercise works the majority of muscles in both the upper and lower body and helps increase muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Every person is an individual so it is up to you how much energy your exert into your training. In addition to self defense, confidence and discipline, taekwondo can greatly improve your fitness levels. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

MOMENTUM! (4-8 participants) AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS: S4: JUNE 10 - JULY 15, 6:15PM - 7:15PM S5: JULY 29 - SEPTEMBER 2, 6:15PM - 7:15PM THURSDAYS: S4: JUNE 12 - JULY 17, 7:15PM - 8:15PM S5: THURSDAYS, JULY 31 - SEPTEMBER 4, 7:15PM - 8:15PM Do you enjoy small group workouts, support, and accountability? Momentum is for you! Do you struggle to fit your exercise into your day? Do you need motivation, guidance and support?

You’re not alone! Most people know the basics about how to lose weight and get fit, they just get bored, frustrated and lose motivation trying to do it all by themselves. Join us and you have the opportunity to be coached and trained with a small group of like-minded individuals working as a team to provide additional support and encouragement. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

TRX Suspension Training

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS: S4: JUNE 9 - JULY 14, 6:15PM - 7:00PM S5: JULY 28 - SEPTEMBER 28, 6:15PM - 7:00PM NEW! WEDNESDAYS: S5: JULY 30 - SEPTEMBER 3, 12:30PM -1:15PM WEDNESDAYS: S4: JUNE 11 - JULY 16, 6:15PM - 7:00PM S5: JULY 30 - SEPTEMBER 3, 6:15PM - 7:00PM Build total body strength, balance, flexibility, and joint stability simultaneously utilizing a TRX Suspension Trainer. Because of its demands on the core, Suspension Training essentially turns every movement into total-body activation, reducing the chance of injury. Because of increased muscular demand, Suspension Training increases caloric demand making it an effective tool for weight loss. Class size is limited to six participants. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

Senior Strength Training

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER S4: TUESDAYS, JUNE 10 - JULY 15, 1:00PM- 2:00PM S5: TUESDAYS, JULY 29 - SEPTEMBER 2, 1:00PM - 2:00PM If you’re interested in feeling stronger, healthier, and more vital, this program is for you! Join Certified Personal Trainer Jerry Smith as he guides you through this 6 - week strength training program. This program will increase the strength of your muscles, maintain the integrity of your bones, and improve your balance, coordination, and mobility. In addition, strength training can help reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic diseases, including arthritis. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members).

SilverSneakers®

This program offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health. The program is offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Medica and UCare insurance companies throughout the country at no additional cost for eligible members. The award-winning SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a proven, results-oriented program that enables older adults to take charge of their health and maintain an active, independent lifestyle.

SilverSneakers®Yoga (Ongoing)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 12:45PM-1:30PM Our gentlest class, SilverSneakers Yoga, will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. This class is held in the Motion Zone.

Free For SilverSneakers® members Free for Maplewood Community Center Members Daily Admission Rates for Non-Members ($6.00 for Seniors/$8.00 for Adults)

55+ TRX Training

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER S4: MONDAYS, JUNE 9 - JULY 14, 9:30AM - 10:15AM S5: MONDAYS, JULY 28 - SEPTEMBER 8 9:30AM 10:15AM (No class September 1) The TRX Suspension Trainer is the system that leverages gravity and your bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises.

It helps you develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. You are in control of how much you want to challenge yourself on each exercise because you can simply adjust your body position to add or decrease resistance. Join Certified Personal Trainer Barb Johnson as she guides you through this 6 week strength training program specifically geared for participants ages 55 and older. Cost is $78.00 ($63.00 for MCC members)

SilverSneakers Classic® (Ongoing)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUITY CENTER MONDAYS, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAYS: 9:30AM - 10:15AM AND 12:45PM - 1:30PM MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 10:30AM - 11:15AM Exercises will work all major and minor muscle groups addressing strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, balance, coordination, agility, speed and power. This is a multi-level, total body conditioning class in which students use hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a SilverSneakers ball and a chair for standing and/or seated support. This class is held in the Motion Zone.

Free For SilverSneakers® members Free for Maplewood Community Center Members Non-Members: Daily Admission Rate ($6 for Seniors/$8 for Adults)

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MCC SENIOR FITNESS

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YOUTH RECREATION

Just Go! Sports (Ages 3-6)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER S1: MONDAYS, JUNE 16 - JULY 21 9:30AM - 10:15AM OR 5:15PM - 6:00PM S2: MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 27 5:15PM - 6:00PM Join your child in a fun, non-competitive environment that will introduce them to the world of sports. Children and their parents will participate in fun games and drills using special equipment designed for younger children. Max 8 participants.

Parents must accompany child during classes. Cost is $45.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

Gym & Swim (Ages 3-6)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER S1: MONDAYS, JUNE 16 - JULY 21, 10:30AM - 11:30AM OR 6:00PM - 7:00PM S2: MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 27, 6:00PM - 7:00PM Give your active preschooler the opportunity to burn some energy in this great class! Fun gym games and plenty of splashing in the pool is bound to make for a fabulous day. Please have your child dressed with a swimsuit under their clothes. Cost is $50.00 ($40.00 for MCC members).

Karate (Ages 4 - Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Unleash Your Child’s Potential with the Power of Martial Arts!

Each student receives the individual attention they deserve, ensuring success and helping them attain their highest personal potential. Taught by Mr. Welsh of The Edge Martial Arts Academy. Cost is $63.00 ($50.00 for MCC members).

Register for 3 months and receive $5.00 off each month!

Lil’ Dragons Program: MONDAYS, 5:15PM - 5:45PM: Ages 4-6 Beginner MONDAYS, 5:45PM - 6:15PM: Ages 7+ Advanced Beginner MONDAYS, 6:15PM - 7:00PM: Gold Belt and Higher

Young Rembrandts (Ages 6-12) AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

Drawing Adventures!

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 30 6:30PM - 7:30PM (No class October 16) SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 25 10:00AM - 11:00AM (No class October 18) Drawing Adventures is a core class for any young artist building skills and exploring art! Cost is $60.00 per student.

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Tumblin’ Tots (Walking Age-2 years)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER FRIDAYS, 5:30PM - 6:15PM (No class July 4) S1: JUNE 13 - JULY 25 S2: AUGUST 22 - SEPTEMBER 26 SATURDAYS, 9:30AM -10:15AM (No class July 5) S1: JUNE 14 - JULY 26 S2: AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 27 This program is designed to introduce tots to tumbling, mats and equipment, play fun games and activities while giving your child a great first experience participating in a class with others. Cost is $45.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

Beginning Tumbling (Ages 2-6)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS S1: June 10 - July 22 (No class July 1) S2: August 19 - September 23 5:30PM - 6:15PM (Ages 2-3) 6:15PM - 7:00PM (Ages 4-6) THURSDAYS S1: June 12 - July 24 (No class July 4) S2: August 21 - September 25 5:30PM - 6:15PM (Ages 2-3) 6:15PM - 7:00PM (Ages 4-6) SATURDAYS S1: June 14 - July 26 (No class July 5) S2: August 23 - September 27 10:15AM - 11:00AM (Ages 2-3) 11:00AM - 11:45AM (Ages 4-6) These classes are designed especially for little ones to practice their coordination while learning to take turns, follow directions, interact with others and most importantly, have fun! They will be introduced to floor mats, wedges, and low and high balance beams. Cost is $45.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

Gymnastics (Ages 6+)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS, 7:00PM - 7:45PM S1: June 10 - July 22 (No class July 1) S2: August 19 - September 23 FRIDAYS, 6:15PM - 7:00PM S1: June 13 - July 25 (No class July 4) S2: August 22 - September 26 SATURDAYS, 11:45AM - 12:30PM S1: June 14 - July 26 (No class July 5) S2: August 23 - September 27 This class is for boys and girls who have little to no gymnastics experience. Tumbling will include forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, headstands, leaps, turns and more. Equipment will consist of floor mats, beams and vaults. Cost is $45.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Dance Recital Theme: The Snow Queen!

Dance Recital: December 14, 2:00PM and 3:30PM Dress Rehearsal: December 11, 5:00PM - 6:30PM Come be a part of our winter show! Each class will perform a dance from or inspired by “Frozen”! Join us at our open house, Monday, September 8, 5:00PM - 7:00PM at the Maplewood Community Center.

Come and order shoes and meet your teacher!

Sign up by September 5 and receive a FREE “FROZEN” Aqua tutu or king crown at the open house!

Summer Dance Classes with Mayer Arts

YOUTH RECREATION

Fall Dance Classes with Mayer Arts

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

Wish Upon a Ballet (Ages 3-7) TUESDAYS, JULY 8 - AUGUST 12, 5:30PM - 6:15PM Cost is $65.00 ($55.00 for MCC members).

Hip Hop Pop! (Ages 5-10) TUESDAYS, JULY 8 - AUGUST 12, 6:15PM - 7:15PM Cost is $70.00 ($60.00 for MCC members).

Pre Ballet and Tap (Ages 3-5) SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 6, 9:30AM -10:15AM or 10:15AM -11:00AM, (No class November 29) This class includes the Wish Upon a Ballet curriculum with the added fun of tap! An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of these disciplines are taught with the help of musical instruments, parachutes and scarves. Students will develop poise, strength and flexibility. Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $135.00* ($125.00 for MCC members).

Wish Upon a Ballet (Ages 3-5) SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 6, 11:00AM -11:45AM (No class November 29) MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 8, 5:15PM - 6:00PM (No class November 24) Wish Upon a Ballet is a dance program for children that incorporates popular children’s stories as well as ballet stories to create a dance class that is more than ballet steps. Using musical instruments, parachutes and scarves we will create a complete fairy tale experience while we skip, leap, jump and spin. This way an introduction to the movements and vocabulary of ballet are taught in a fun and creative manner. Children will learn an appreciation of dance and music while developing strength and flexibility. Parents, family and friends will be invited to observe a special performance at the end of each session. Come join the fun! Girls and boys will need ballet shoes. Girls should wear a leotard and tights. Boys should wear comfortable clothes they can move around in.

Cost is $135.00* ($125.00 for MCC members).

Ballet and Tap (Ages 6-9) SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 6, 11:45AM - 12:45PM (No class November 29) We can’t stop the beat! Young dancers will float and leap in ballet and then jump and jive to fun songs while learning about tap.

An introduction to the movements and vocabulary of these disciplines are taught with the help of musical instruments, parachutes and scarves. Students will develop poise, strength and flexibility. Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $148.00* ($138.00 for MCC members).

Hip Hop and Tap (Ages 5-8) MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 8, 6:00PM - 7:00PM (No class November 24) Growing dancers will experience the upbeat and energetic style of hip hop as well as the exciting rhythms of tap. Proper terms for dance steps will be taught as well as body awareness to improve posture, strength and flexibility. Students will gain poise and confidence as they leap and spin! Ballet and tap shoes are required. Cost is $148.00* ($138.00 for MCC members).

Hip Hop (Ages 8-12) MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 8, 7:00PM - 8:00PM (No class November 24) Get into the Groove! Our Hip Hop Classes will be sure to keep students active. The students will learn warm-ups such as stretching, isolations and across the floor exercises as well as dances to their favorite songs! Come learn to leap, turn and shine. This class is not only fun but will improve posture, strength and flexibility in a positive and self-esteem building atmosphere. Ballet or jazz shoes are required. Cost is $148.00* ($138.00 for MCC members). *Registration fee does not include the costume fee for recital.

WELLNESS, ARTS, & FUN FOR EVERYONE!

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YOUTH RECREATION

NEW! Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps (Ages 3-16)

Youth Fall Soccer Starter Clinic and League (Ages 4-8)

Our fall soccer program is designed to provide youth of all skill levels with an opportunity to participate in organized recreational soccer. All participants will have an equal opportunity to play. Register for the grade attending in the 2014-2015 school year. Adult volunteer coaches are needed for the starter clinic and the recreation league. Registration deadline is August 19.

Starter Clinic (Ages 4-8) AT HAZELWOOD PARK Ages 4-6: 6:00PM-7:00PM Ages 7-8: 7:15PM - 8:15PM The 3V3 format for ages 4-6 and 4V4 format for ages 7-8 will provide more touches, increased playing time and most important, more fun! This program will be played Mondays OR Wednesdays with the groups split between the days. The sessions will be a combination of skill development and game play. The season will begin September 8 or September 10.

Volunteer coaches will be needed. Cost is $68.00.

Recreation League (Grades 3-9) Teams will play games on the dates listed below with practices determined by the team coach. Grades 3/4 will play a ten game season, while grades 5+ will play an eight game season with a two game guarantee end of the year tournament. Cost is $68.00. Game times are weekdays, 6:00PM or 7:15PM and Saturdays between 9:00PM and 2:00PM

Boys Grades 3/4 Boys Grades 5/6 Girls Grades 3/4 Girls Grades 5/6 Co - Rec Grades 7/8/9

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Tuesdays and Saturdays Tuesdays and Saturdays Mondays and Saturdays Thursdays and Saturdays Mondays and Saturdays

AT HAZELWOOD PARK MONDAY, JULY 7 - FRIDAY, JULY 11 Challenger Sports British Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country. Hundreds of Challenger coaches each year have helped the company develop one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US! Our experienced staff study the game at all levels and we have identified the key techniques and skills that your players need to work on and master to reach their true potential. Each day includes individual foot skills , technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily World Cup tournament. Cost includes replica jersey, ball, t-shirt, evaluation and poster for the player.

First Kicks (Ages 3-4): 9:00AM - 10:00AM Cost: $101.00 Mini Soccer (Ages 4-6): 10:30AM - 12:00PM Cost: $119.00 Half Day (Ages 7-10): 9:00AM - 12:00PM Cost: $160.00 Half Day (Ages 11-16): 1:00PM - 4:00PM Cost: $160.00

Senior High Dodgeball League

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER SUNDAYS, JUNE 15 - AUGUST 17 No games: July 6 (Game times are between 4:00PM and 7:00PM) Join other people interested in experiencing the fun of a recreational dodgeball league in a structured and exciting environment! Each team must consist of 6-10 participants containing any combination of males or females. The league will be eight weeks long with a four team playoff the ninth week. League champions will receive league champion t-shirts. At the mandatory team manager meeting schedules will be handed out, rules will be explained and questions will be answered.

Registration deadline is June 6. Cost is $320.00 per team.

Beginner Group Guitar Lessons

(Adults, Teens, and Kids 10+) AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER THURSDAYS, JULY 10 - AUGUST 14, 6:00PM - 7:00PM If you always wanted to learn how to play guitar, here is your chance! Learn to play chords, your favorite songs and tune your guitar with easy to follow instructions. This program will give students an introduction to guitar and basic foundation in musicianship. Participants are required to bring their own guitar. These affordable lessons average $18.00 per hour while most lessons average $40.00 per hour. Cost is $110.00 ($100.00 for MCC members).

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

AT HAZELWOOD PARK SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 11 Grades K-1: 9:00AM - 10:00AM Grades 2-3: 10:00AM - 11:00AM This exciting, new program is designed to provide youth of all skill levels with an opportunity to participate in organized recreational non-contact football. Participants will work to develop football skills, teamwork, and most importantly, have fun! Register for the grade attending during the 2014-2015 school year. The sessions will be a combination of skill development/instruction and scrimmaging. Cost is $55.00.

After School Youth Volleyball Clinic Instructed by Minnesota Youth Volleyball Headquarters (Ages 7-12)

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 6 - AUGUST 27 Ages 7-9: 4:00PM - 5:00PM Ages 10-12: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Get your volleyball game on! Experienced, enthusiastic, and excited coaches are waiting for your player to hit the courts!

Volleyball fundamentals such as passing, setting, hitting and serving will be covered. The latest drills are used to hone in the proper methods. Players are encouraged to ask questions.

Cost is $55.00 ($50.00 for MCC members).

Intro to Basketball (Grades K-2)

Youth Volleyball Leagues (Grades 3-8) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20 - NOVEMBER 1 Volleyball - Can you dig it? Join teams from Maplewood, Little Canada, Stillwater, Oakdale, Mahtomedi, and White Bear Lake for a fun, yet competitive league. Games are played Saturday mornings and afternoons with one practice during the week.

The season concludes with an all day tournament (November 8) at the Maplewood Community Center, Carver Community Gym, and Edgerton Community Gym. This is a recreational league - the emphasis is on good sportsmanship and fun! Volunteer coaches are needed. Registration deadline is September 12.

Cost is $60.00.

Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2

Youth Sports Mix Clinic (Ages 4-12) AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER THURSDAYS, JULY 10 - AUGUST 14 This program is for boys and girls who want to try out multiple sports with other fun loving kids. Participants will play multiple sports during the six-week program (basketball, soccer, kickball to name a few). Each player will receive a clinic t-shirt. Cost is $55.00 ($45.00 for MCC members).

Ages 4-6 5:30PM - 6:25PM Ages 7-9 6:30PM - 7:25PM Ages 10-12 7:30PM - 8:25PM

Youth Football Jam (Grades K-3)

AT HAZELWOOD PARK SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 12:00PM - 3:00PM Join us for a fun afternoon of football activities, drills, and games. Kids will get introduced the basics of the sport and will get to test out their own skills in fun, friendly games and activities. Team games, individual contests and awards are sure to make for a fun afternoon. Participants will also get to learn a little about our fall flag football program. Cost is $5.00.

AT EDGERTON COMMUNITY GYM SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 11 - NOVEMBER 15 Introduce your youngster to the basic skills of basketball in a relaxed, fun and supportive atmosphere. They will learn shooting, passing, dribbling, defense and team play. Basketballs and baskets will be adjusted to meet the needs of each age group.

All participants will receive a t-shirt and mini basketball. Registration deadline is October 3. Cost is $57.00.

9:00AM - 10:00AM 10:15AM - 11:15AM 11:30AM - 12:30AM

2014 - 2015 Youth Basketball Leagues

(Grades 3-8) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS SATURDAYS, DECEMBER - MARCH This recreational program is for girls and boys in grades 3-8 (2014-2015 school year). It is designed to teach participants the basic skills of basketball, team play, and most importantly, fun!

Boys and girls will play in separate leagues according to their grade level. Practices will begin in mid-November. Registration deadline is October 24. Cost is $125.00.

YOUTH RECREATION

NEW! Co-Rec Youth Flag Football Starter Clinic (Grades K-3)

New! Art in the Park (Ages 4-8) AT WAKEFIELD PARK MONDAYS, 10:00AM - 11:00AM JUNE 9, 16, 23, 30 JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 If you love arts and crafts and the outdoors - this class is for you! Join us for a fun-filled hour or crafts, snacks, music and more! Parents are welcome to relax in the park while we create.

Space is limited and one-day classes will be held rain or shine.

Cost is $7.00 per class ($5.00 if you register for three or more).

Preregistration is required.

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YOUTH RECREATION

Upcoming Summer Camps

Summer Youth Tennis

PRESCHOOL MINI CAMP (Ages 3-5), 9:00AM - 12:00PM AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Do your little ones want to go to camp but are not ready for a full day? Come and join us for arts and crafts, gym games and more! Cost is $50.00 ($45.00 for MCC members) S1: JUNE 17 - JUNE 19 S2: JULY 15 - JULY 17 S3: AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 7 S4: AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 14

LITTLE STARS (Parent/Child Ages 4-6) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00PM - 6:45PM S1: JUNE 3 - JUNE 19, at Vista Hills Park S2: JULY 8 - JULY 24, at Maplewood Heights Park S3: AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 21, at Vista Hills Park This innovative program gets parents on the court working with their kids. The kids will have fun learning basic tennis skills and eye-hand coordination. Lightweight rackets and smaller nets are provided. Parents should bring their own racket.

HORSE CAMP (Ages 7-12) 9:00AM-12:00PM AT WOODLOCK STABLES (HUGO, MN) This camp is geared for younger riders of all skill levels.

Campers will participate in grooming tacking, and riding each day. Campers depart the MCC at 9:00AM and return at approx. 12:00PM. Cost is $155.00.

S1: JULY 8 - JULY 10 S2: AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 7 S3: AUGUST 19 - AUGUST 21

BIG STARS (Ages 7-9) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:45PM - 7:30PM S1: JUNE 3 - JUNE 19, at Vista Hills Park S2: JULY 8 - 24, at Maplewood Heights Park S3: AUGUST 5 - 21, at Vista Hills Park Participants will learn all of the basic tennis strokes: serve, volley, and groundstrokes. Lively drills will keep the class fast moving and loads of fun! Lightweight rackets are provided.

MVP SPORTS CAMP (Ages 7-12) 9:00AM-4:00PM AT CARVER COMMUNITY GYM 2680 UPPER AFTON ROAD, MAPLEWOOD This exciting camp will introduce campers to different sports/ activities each day and will teach them the basics with fun drills, games and activities from our experienced and energetic staff. Snacks will be served in the afternoon. Bring: Lunch, tennis shoes and gym clothes. Cost is $160.00 ($130.00 for MCC members). Before and after care available for additional fee, 7:00AM - 9:00AM and 4:00PM - 5:30PM. S1: JULY 14 - JULY 18 S2: AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 15 3rd LAIR SKATE PARK CAMP (Ages 8-16), 8:00AM-3:30PM AT 3RD LAIR SKATE PARK, GOLDEN VALLEY All skill levels welcome. Campers are taught balance, pushing, dropping in, and skate park safety and etiquette. Lunch may be purchased or you may bring a bag lunch. Equipment required for camp: knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards. Campers will receive a camp t-shirts, 3rd Lair photo ID card, free open skate every day after camp, free pad and equipment rental and 10% off at the SkateShop. Cost is $185.00 and includes transportation from the MCC. S1:JUNE 16 - JUNE 20 S2: JULY 14 - JULY 18

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YOUTH BEGINNING (Ages 10-12) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30PM - 8:30PM JUNE 3 - JUNE 19 at Vista Hills Park This program is for kids that want to play tennis! You’ll learn all of the basic strokes and rules of tennis. Each session will end with fun group games that emphasize fun while improving strokes. Students must bring their own rackets.

YOUTH ADVANCED BEGINNING (Ages 12-14) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30PM - 8:30PM JULY 8 - JULY 24 at Maplewood Heights Park This program is for youth ages 12-14 who want to take their game to higher level! They will improve their stroking technique, footwork and serves. Students should be able to maintain a short rally and must bring their own rackets.

YOUTH INTERMEDIATE (Ages 12+) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30PM - 8:30PM AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 21 at Vista Hills Park This program is for youth that have play experience and know the rules of the game. They will gain consistency while adding pace to their groundstrokes and serves. Students must bring their own rackets.

COST IS $55.00 PER SESSION.

Fall Youth Tennis

AT MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS PARK SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6 - OCTOBER 11 Little Stars (Parent/Child Ages 4-6), 9:00AM - 9:45AM Big Stars (Ages 7-9), 9:45AM - 10:30AM Youth Beginner (Ages 10-12), 10:30AM - 11:30AM Cost is $55.00 per session.

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

No Registration Fees! Extended Hours! Open at 6:30am!

MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 9 - AUGUST 29, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Maplewood Summer Day Camp is the affordable day camp choice for you! We offer a high-energy, full day program that includes educational activities, arts & crafts, fitness and special events to create an exciting, quality camp experience for our participants. Our camp is held at the award-winning Maplewood Community Center, giving us access to the newly renovated aquatics center, including an interactive submarine and many other amenities. Weekly field trips, swimming, nature hikes, recreation and fitness activities both indoors and outdoors, are just a few of the things we have to offer.

ENJOY YOUR DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE!!

Exciting Field Trips!

Registration going on NOW! Swim Lessons

(SAVE up to $25 off the regular rate) and classes that fit the Day Camp schedule. You just can’t beat it! These convenient classes are shorter in length (six classes verses eight) and still qualify the swimmer to move to the next level.

Levels 1-4 (American Red Cross Courses) will be offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons for 2 weeks from 12:30PM - 1:15PM. Cost is $35.00.

S1: June 16 - June 26 S2: July 7 - July 17 S3: July 21 - July 31 S4: August 4 - August 14

Pricing

Full Time: (M-F) $160.00 per week per child Sibling Discount: After one member of family is signed up each additional sibling fee will be $140.00 per week, per child. Discount is available for full time campers only. A non-refundable $30.00 deposit holds your spot each week.

Part Time: (3-day Minimum) $45.00 per day, per child.

Extended Hours: Available from 6:30AM-9:00AM and 4:00PM-6:00PM. AM or PM $16.00 per week per child, BOTH AM & PM are $22.00 per week per child. Drop in Before & After Care for campers, is available for $5.00/hour.

Each week our activities will focus around these fun themes: Week 1 Pump It Up! Party Zone – Check out this awesome indoor play center with Giant Inflatables, Sumo Wrestling and Jousting contests. Pizza lunch included.

Week 2 Cosmic Bowling – Starz & Strikes- Fun for all ages! Enjoy Cosmic bowling and challenge your skills in the Galaxy Arcade and super fun Lazer Tag. Pizza lunch included.

Week 3 Wildwoods Water Park – Are you ready for adventure? Slide down one of our amazing four-story waterslides.

Test your skill at an old-fashioned Log Walk, cruise down our Lazy River and more!

Week 4 Nickelodeon Universe – Blast off to fun with over 30 remarkable rides and attractions including the speeding and spiraling SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge.

Week 5 Skyzone – Experience the fun at Skyzone’s indoor three dimensional trampoline park! Come jump around or play some Dodgeball!

Week 6 Wild Mountain – Experience the all new Wild Adventure Island with it’s FOUR new waterslides, hydro fountains, cargo climbing net, water cannons and bubblers!

Combine that with Go-Carts and an Alpine Slide - what fun!

Week 7 Grand Slam – We’ll keep plenty busy with mini golf, batting cages, laser tag, bumper cars, and more! Throw in a huge arcade and pizza lunch-what’s not to love?

Week 8 Science Museum – Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Science. With dozens of hands on exhibits, demos, a laser show and Omni theater , there is something for everyone.

Week 9 Cascade Bay Water Park – Set sail for adventure at Minnesota’s largest outdoor water parkShipwreck Cove; Twin Falls, and Typhoon!

Week 10 ValleyFair – Experience the twists and turns of the Renegade or rock back and forth on the pirate style Looping Starship. (Plenty of tame rides/activities for the young and faint of heart) Week 11 MN Zoo/Imax – All your favorites plus many new exhibits to see! Plus! The awesome Imax show is also included.

Week 12 AMC Theater/Pizza Party – Celebrate the last days of summer with a pizza party and movie.

WELLNESS, ARTS, & FUN FOR EVERYONE!

SUMMER DAY CAMP

Maplewood Summer Day Camp (Grades K-6)

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ADULT RECREATION

Fall Volleyball Leagues (Ages 18+)

AT EDGERTON COMMUNITY GYM & MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER WOMENS: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS CO - REC: FRIDAY EVENINGS Maplewood Parks & Recreation womens and co-rec fall volleyball leagues are offered at various levels of competition.

Teams will play one match per week for ten weeks starting in late September 2014. All leagues are officiated and play by the same rules; the difference in leagues being in the skill of the players. Registration closes September 3 or when leagues fill.

League Fees: $300.00 - Teams with two or fewer residents $320.00 - Teams with three or more non-residents Registration Dates: August 4 - Returning Teams (two or less non-residents) August 6 - Returning Teams (three or more non-residents) August 18 - First day for new teams to register.

T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Ages 16+)

AT DRAGONS KUNG FU STUDIO 2572 7TH AVE. E. NORTH ST. PAUL WEDNESDAYS, MAY 28 - JULY 30, 7:30PM - 8:30PM T’ai Chi Ch’uan has been practiced in China for 2500 years and is a traditional form of Chinese exercise. Slow relaxed movements are used to develop strength while eliminating tension. This will strengthen arms, legs, improve balance and flexibility, reduce stress and help increase energy levels. Cost is $68.00 ($58.00 for MCC members).

Don’t miss out on our NEW and IMPROVED Online Registration!

Never have to wait in line again and register for your favorite programs with a click of your mouse! Check out page 27 for more information on our new software.

Maplewood Community Gyms Carver Community Gym 2680 Upper Afton Road 651.249.2135 Edgerton Community Gym 1929 Edgerton Community Gym 651.249.2145 These gymnasiums are available for rental for basketball, volleyball, tournaments, birthday parties and special events.

Rental Rates: $35.00/ Court Per Hour $45.00/ Full Court Per Hour $500.00/ Full Gym 8 hours Pickleball Doubles League (Ages 18+)

AT MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS TUESDAYS, JUNE 24 - AUGUST 12, 10:00AM - 1:00PM Join our summer pickleball doubles league! The league will meet on Tuesdays between 10:00AM and 1:00PM. After registering your doubles team everyone will receive a schedule indicating what time and who you play each week. Registration deadline is Monday, June 16. Cost is $60.00 per team.

Adult Fall Softball (Ages 18+)

Table Tennis League

Dodgeball League (Ages 18+)

Ballroom Dance (Ages 16+)

AT GOODRICH PARK 1980 North St. Paul Road Maplewood Parks and Recreation is proud to offer fall softball leagues! Registration information will be posted in July at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/recreation. Call 651.249.2121 for more information.

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Get your team together now! Our fall dodgeball league begins October 24. Registration information will be posted in August at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/recreation. Call 651.249.2204 for more information.

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AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER JULY 19 - SEPTEMBER 26 This adult co-rec community league is designed for the recreational player. Fee includes table usage and a package of 3-star balls. Provide an email at time of registration to have the schedule and any updates emailed to you. Cost is $47.00 ($37.00 for MCC members). Register by July 14.

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS, JULY 1 - AUGUST 5, 7:30PM - 8:30PM This sampler class will cover many styles and tempos of music, for many dancing occasions. Find out how beneficial dancing can be for your social, mental, and physical health and how much fun it can be! Classes taught by instructors of Dance and Entertainment. Cost for couples is $115.00 ($100.00 for MCC members).

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

Exciting Adult Day Trips!

All day trips depart and return to the Maplewood Community Center’s upper main entrance. In an effort to limit trip cancellations, full refunds are allowed until the registration deadline. A $20.00 cancellation fee will be charged for refunds after the trip deadline.

Day Trips are limited to nine participants and a minimum of six participants. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to trip.

The Red Velvet Cake Wars

AT LYRIC ARTS THEATRE THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 7:00PM In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, written by Hope, Jones, and Wooten—also known for The Dixie Swim Club and Hallelujah Girls— the three Verdeen cousins could not have picked a worse time take over planning the family reunion, but they can’t back out now. And, unfortunately, they face an uphill battle as a parade of wildly eccentric Verdeens gathers on the hottest day of July, smack-dab in the middle of Texas tornado season. As this fast-paced romp barrels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun! We will leave the MCC at 6:00PM. Cost is $35.00 (*includes transportation and theatre ticket).

Doctor! Doctor!

AT DAYTRIPPERS DINNER THEATER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 12:00PM Doctors and patients get a dose of rib tickling comic medicine in sketches and songs about all things medical. Characters include the hillbilly organ donor who happened to hiccup and totaled his pickup, a hacking smoker who loves his cigarettes, and a couple who live in an iron lung and every night go “bing, bang, boom!”

There is even a “Hymn to the H.M.O.” A number about the pain of death (“I Loved My Father More Than I Knew”) and the joy of new life (“Nine Long Months Ago”) make this a revue that touches the heart as well as the funny bone. We will leave the MCC at 11:15AM. Cost is $50.00 (*includes transportation, lunch, tax, gratuity, and theatre ticket).

50+ RECREATION

Come and join us for one of our fabulous adult day trips! From plays to tours, craft shows to fishing outings we offer a variety of opportunities to get out and have a blast! Sign up with friends for a fun getaway or on your own and meet new people. Have a trip idea that you think others would enjoy? Contact us with information and we will investigate adding it to our offerings.

Let’s Go Fishing

Come join others on a fun adventure on the water! There are different trips to choose from depending on what you are interested in doing so choose one or try them all! Regardless of which trip you choose you don’t need to bring ANYTHING! The White Bear Lake Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing was established in 2009. As they approach their sixth season serving the White Bear Lake area, they have seen the number of volunteers and participants grow significantly. Their volunteers enjoy sharing the beauty of White Bear Lake with the local community. Let’s Go Fishing accepts and appreciates any donations on the trips.

Space is limited so sign up early. Cost is $5.00 per trip for transportation.

A-BOAT SAILING RACES MONDAY, JULY 14, 1:00PM - 3:00PM Join your captain and adventure mates at the perfect spot to relax on the lake and watch the A-boat races from your seat on the pontoon.

WHITE BEAR LAKE RELAXATION CRUISE THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1:00PM - 3:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1:00PM - 3:00PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1:00PM - 3:00PM Just what the title says, a nice relaxing boat ride on White Bear Lake.

HERE FISHY FISHY THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1:00PM - 3:00PM Come with and find the fish! No supplies needed as Let’s Go Fishing will provide everything. Just be ready to catch some fish!

Fishing license is required to fish.

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50+ RECREATION

David Jones Historical Presentations

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER THEATRE David Jones speaks on topics that are of general interest.

Each presentation is selected based on its appeal to a large audience. The presentation will consist of lecture and an easyto-follow power point slide show. Refreshments will be served.

Cost is $8.00 per show.

JFK ASSASSINATION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 12:00PM - 1:00PM Where were you when JFK was assassinated? Fifty years later, this event still sparks discussion and controversy. Join us for a balanced discussion of one of the pivotal events of the 20th century.

APOLLO: WHY WE WENT TO THE MOON WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 12:00PM - 1:00PM July of 1969 will be remembered for centuries to come as the first time that mankind ventured beyond the earth’s boundaries and explored a new world. There were many forces, political, social and fiscal, at work that led us to the moon. Join us for a non-technical discussion about mankind’s greatest technological achievement.

THE LINCOLN ASSASSINATION: A FRAGILE TIME WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 12:00PM - 1:00PM When John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War was ending and emotions were high. Killing the President was just part of Booth’s plan. Join us to explore this fragile time in our history and the plot that very nearly succeeded in toppling the government.

PROHIBITION: A GRAND MISADVENTURE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 12:00PM - 1:00PM In 1920, the United States entered a period during which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors was banned. As it turned out, the US also entered a period of lawlessness and corruption, unequal in its history.

Adult 50+ Tennis

AT MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS PARK TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS SEPTEMBER 2 - SEPTEMBER 18 Cost is $55.00 per session 50+ Beginners, 6:00PM - 7:00PM This beginner class is for those who have had little or no tennis experience. You will learn all of the basic strokes and rules of tennis. Students must bring their own rackets.

50+ Avanced Beginners, 7:00PM - 8:00PM This advanced class is for players who want to take their game to the next level! Improve stroking technique, footwork, and serves. Students should be able to maintain a short rally and must bring their own racket.

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Senior Bingo!

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER JUNE 5, JULY 3, AUGUST 7, SEPTEMBER 4 1:30PM - 3:00PM Come join the fun! Each lucky winner receives a mystery grab bag or a gift card to a local restaurant! We play 10 games or until the prizes are gone. Cost is $3.00 at the door and includes coffee.*Participants limited to two grab bags per session.

Senior Social Afternoon

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAYS, 11:00AM - 3:00PM AND FRIDAYS, 1:00PM - 3:00PM The room is open to anyone that wants to have a place to gather, play cards, Mah Jong, or any other group you may be a part of which would like somewhere to meet! On Mondays there are people playing games such as 500, Bridge, Hand and Foot, Mah Jong and more! Fridays there is a group that plays Texas Hold ‘Em. If you have a game that you’d like to share, be our guest! Coffee is provided. Call 651-249-2204 if you have any questions or have a group that would like to meet. Cost is $2.00 ($1.00 for MCC members) payable at the door.

Lunch Bunch

AT VARIOUS LOCAL RESTAURANTS MAY 19, JUNE 16, JULY 21, AUGUST 18, SEPTEMBER 15, 11:30AM - 1:30PM Join us on the third Monday of the month as we try a new restaurant for lunch! Transportation is provided and we will depart and return to the Maplewood Community Center. Entrees will typically cost between $6.00 - $15.00 (plus gratuity). Cost is $5.00.

Acupuncture

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER ONGOING FRIDAYS, 1:00PM - 3:00PM Are you looking for a homeopathic way to relieve stress and pain? Then look no further. Each session will be 30 minutes long and you’ll leave feeling invigorated and refreshed. Cost is $20.00. Call 651.249.2230 to make your appointment today!

Daytime Line Dance

AT MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAYS , JULY 1 - JULY 29, 11:00AM - 12:00PM No class: July 15 We all know the physical, mental, and social benefits of dancing, so jump right in and learn a variety of line dances for a variety of music styles. Line Dancing is not just your honky tonk Boot Scootin’ Boogie anymore; we’ll Samba, Twist, Tango, Charleston, and more! Classes taught by instructors of Dance and Entertainment. Cost is $40.00 ($35.00 for MCC members).

MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

Great Adult, Family, and Youth Programs offered At The Maplewood Nature Center

NATURE CENTER

2659 7th Street East, Maplewood, MN 55119, 651.249.2170 To Register: Send or drop off a payment to the Nature Center. You may also pay by credit card by calling 651.249.2170 or at www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com

FREE! Bird Banding Day (All Ages)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, MAY 3, 9:30AM - 12:00PM Blue Jays, blackbirds and grackles, Oh My! Watch licensed biologists capture, band and release wild birds to learn about age, migration, and populations. Bring a camera. If conditions allow, take a short hike to observe with binoculars on the floating boardwalk. Youth groups preregister by May 1, others may drop in.

FREE! Create a Raingarden Series: Stopping Water Where It Drops

To register for one of the classes listed below, Call Shelly at 651.792.7965 with the Ramsey County Washington Watershed District to register. Sponsored by City of Maplewood and

Ramsey-Washington Watershed District: www.rwmd. org. For more information call 651.792.7958

1) Rain Garden Site Assesment: Drainage And Soils THURSDAY, MAY 8, 6:00PM - 8:00PM Join us at a private home in Roseville (947 Transit Ave.) to learn how to analyze your site, test for soil infiltration & determine your drainage area. Taught by a landscape designer from Ramsey County. Register by May 5.

2) Rain Garden Design Workshop: Garden Layout & Plant Design TUESDAY, MAY 20, 6:30PM - 8:30PM AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER Prerequisite: Site Assessment Session Use information gathered in your site assessment to design your own raingarden. Figure out how to resolve drainage issues! Get assistance on your design plan from instructors, & Master Gardeners. Bring a map of your site and the results of your infiltration test. Taught by landscape designer Joe Lochner, Ramsey Conservation District. Register by May 16.

Maintaining Your Existing Raingarden Divide & Conquer - Raingarden Demo TUESDAY, MAY 13, 6:30PM - 7:30PM AT TBD- participants will be notified via phone/email location It’s spring clean-up time for raingardens. Come learn how to cut back old vegetation, divide and transplant perennials, and prevent erosion at the inlet. We’ll also cover strategies for dealing with overly aggressive plants. Meet us in the neighborhood for this outdoor demonstration. Dress for the weather. Register by May 11. Register at 651.249.2170 or www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com

Are you my Mother? Puppet Show (Ages 2+ w/ Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER FRIDAY, MAY 9, 10:30AM - 11:30AM Follow the adventures of a duckling who hatches from the egg while Mom is gone from the nest. Make and decorate a nature scope to help you search for wild new babies on your hike to the nature center’s pond. Cost is $4.00 per child.

Register by May 8.

FREE! Arbor Day: Get to KNow Your Neighborhood Trees (Families)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1:00PM - 4:30PM How many neighborhood trees can you identify? Come to the Maplewood Nature Center to learn and recognize common Minnesota trees and hear fun facts about them.

From 1:30PM - 2:30PM a tree identification walk around the Nature Center vistor center (Register by May 9) and from 2:30PM - 4:00PM we will have tree crafts and activities for families (drop-in for self-guided activities).

New Volunteer Orientation (Adults)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER TUESDAY, MAY 13, 3:00PM - 4:00PM FRIDAY, JULY 18, 3:00PM - 4:00PM It’s FUN to volunteer at the Nature Center and Neighborhood Preserves! Come and find out about the cool opportunities available, and learn what it takes to be a regular volunteer such as a trail guide, program aide, receptionist, frog monitor, open space monitor, big tree registry, a gardener at the MNC native gardens and community vegetable garden. All adult volunteers must pass a background check.

Call 651.249.2173 for more information.

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GROW YOUR OWN FOOD East Side Food Resource Hubs Event: Plant Distribution AT FIRST COVENANT CHURCH (1280 Arcade Street) SATURDAY, MAY 17, 9:30AM - 12:00PM Join this network to get low cost seeds and plants, access to cooking & gardening workshops, community events, & more!

More info and registration: http://www.gardeningmatters.org/ hubs or call Rebecca; 651-228-7073

FREE! Composting - Make Your Own Black Gold! (Adults)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1:00PM - 2:00PM Transform your leaves, kitchen scraps, and yard waste into rich dark soil while reducing your trash. Compost builds your soil and makes your garden and lawn plants vibrant and vigorous.

Register by May 16.

FREE! Pollinators in Your Garden

AT FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH (2696 Hazelwood Street) MONDAY, MAY 19, 7:00PM - 8:30PM Learn what you can do for pollinators: creating a pollinatorfriendly garden habitat. Heather Holm, Author of Pollinators of Native Plants will do a presentation about types of native pollinators that visit our gardens and how we can foster all parts of their life cycles, including providing food, water and nesting habitat. Translated into Karen language during the presentation.

Additional language translation can be provided upon request (by May 1st). Register online or drop-in.

FREE! Organic Gardening Demonstration (Adults)

AT HARVEST GARDENS (corner of Hazelwood and Co. Rd. C) SATURDAY, MAY 27, 6:30PM - 7:30PM Learn from a Master Gardener outdoors at the garden site how to improve the soil to have a high-producing vegetable garden, and learn great tips on how to best control weeds and pests without using any chemicals. Translated into the Karen language (translations to other languages upon request by May 18). You may bring a lawn chair if you prefer to sit in a chair, or you can stand near the garden, or sit on the blankets provided.

FREE! Peer into the Pond (Families) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAYS, MAY 24, 10:00AM - 11:30AM Catch, identify and release snails, water bugs and minnows from our 600 foot floating boardwalk. View them live under our TV video cam. Is our pond healthy? Find out the answer.

Register by May 22.

Frog Chorus Hike (Families w/ children 6+)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAY, MAY 29, 7:00PM - 8:30PM Hike to listen for frogs! Learn to identify frog species by their calls and make your own frog call to take home! Each family will receive a Minnesota Frog poster and a frog call phenology sheet. Discover other good areas to listen for frogs. Cost is $4.00 per family. Register by May 27.

Waterfest (Families)

AT PHALEN LAKE PARK PAVILLION SATURDAY, MAY 31, 11:00AM - 4:00PM Families are invited to a day of free lakeside fun at Phalen Lake Park Pavillion. Celebrate our clean lakes and participate in outdoor, hands-on learning about the water quality, wildlife, and special ecological features of our beautiful watershed.

Sponsored by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District and its partners. For more information: www.rwmwd.org

FREE! Live Animal Show (All Ages)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 10:00AM - 11:15AM Snakes, frogs and salamanders are real cool! Meet a hognose snake, gray tree frog, toad and tiger salamander. Try on a turtle shell or ‘snake skin’ and watch the salamander slurp up an earthworm treat. Make a slithering craft and have a hoppy good time! Register by June 6.

FREE! Turtle Picnic (All Ages)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAY JUNE 12, 11:00AM - 12:30AM Hey, school’s out! Bring the kids over to meet some cool live turtles native to Minnesota habitats. Bring your own picnic for playtime in the nature play yard. Turtle ice cream cake and coupons will be available from DQ! Supplies limited, register online by June 10.

FREE! Garden Art (Adults and families)

AT EDGERTON COMMUNITY GARDEN TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 6:30PM - 8:00PM Master Gardener Lisa Pearson leads you on a journey of reusing materials to create playful garden art. Create whimsical plant markers that you can use each year! Materials provided.

Register by June 7.

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

(Adults, families w/ children 8+) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 9:30AM -11:30AM Celebrate National Outdoors Day with a hike from the creek to the blufftop. Explore several plant communities along the creek’s riparian zone, then hike one steep hill, through forest edge, to the grasslands. Learn about the city’s newly acquired open space and future management plans. For those who like to linger, bring a bag lunch and enjoy the grand views. Wear sturdy boots, & long pants appropriate for primitive trails, and tall grasses. Bring a hat, water bottle, bug repellant. Meet at Henry Lane south of Carver Avenue; a shuttle will be provided down to our starting point at Oakwood Church. Register by June 13.

FREE! Trailblazer Volunteers

(Ages 10-14, Ages 14-15 may apply to be assistant leaders) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER TUESDAYS, JUNE 17 - JULY 22, 9:30AM -11:15AM Discover nature, seek new discoveries, and take some action!

Make new friends and learn outdoor skills - cook with a solar oven, identify poisonous and edible plants, and more! Assist the naturalist with on-going trail and nature projects at the nature center and nearby city-owned nature preserves. Use hand tools to clear trails, plant and maintain wildflowers, and more!

Pre-register online and return the permission slip and return to the nature center by Monday, June16 in order to participate.

Nature Photography Class

(Adults, youth 14+) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 7:00PM - 9:00PM Unleash your inner photographer! Join professional photographer Curtis Dale as he shares tips and tricks for improving your techniques. Learn to take pictures you will be proud to share.

Register by JUne 14. Cost is $20.00 per person.Curtis Dale photograph for regional and national magazines, is co-owner of Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, and has taught photograhy to hunfreds of children and adults.

FREE! Befriending Bumble Bees (Adults, families w/ children 5+)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 10:00AM - 12:00PM Join the quest for the Rusty-patched bumble bee formerly common in Minnesota. Assist Elaine Evans, Entomologist from the U of MN and co-author of the book, Befriending Bumble Bees, in collecting bumblebees from prairie flowers. Watch as she identifies and records them before releasing them back to the wild.

Register by June 19.

FREE! Wilderness Wisdom (Adults, families w/ children 7+)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 10:00AM - 11:00PM Join the Naturalist for a hike to discover what’s safe and what to watch out for on your summer camping trips. Make a poison ivy rubbing; learn how to identify nightshade and stinging nettle and its herbal antidote. Learn tips and tricks for preventing ticks and mosquito bites; get your own “ticker” tape and Tick ID card.

Purchase is optional of a tick remover ($5.00). Register by June 25.

Firefly Magic - Night Hike (Ages 3-10 w/ Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAY, JULY 10, 8:30PM - 10:00PM Fireflies are magical bugs with a built-in night light. Learn how and why they light up, and take a hike in search of them. Listen to a firefly story and make your own glow-in-the-dark firefly to take home. Early registration is recommended. Register by July 7. Cost is $5.00 per child.

FREE! Butterfly Garden Tour (Adults)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAY, JULY 10, 8:30PM - 10:00PM Tour the nature center butterfly and rain gardens to see the colorful flowers. Learn how to attract butterflies to your yard by planting native plants with nourishing leaves for caterpillars and flower nectar for adults. Learn which flowers attract bees and hummingbirds so you can design pocket gardens for specific pollinators. Register by July 10.

Tasty Treats from the Bees (Families w/ Children ages 4-10)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JULY 19, 10:00AM - 11:30AM Taste different kinds of honey, and sample food pollinated by bees such as blueberries and raspberries! Learn about different kinds of bees and why they are important. We’ll do an easy and fun bee-count with the Great Sunflower Project, www.greatsunflowerproject.org, that you can also do later in your backyard or nearby park. Register by July 17. Cost is $4.00 per person or $8.00 per family.

Eighth Annual Bat Survey (Adults, Children ages 7+)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAY, JULY 24, 8:30PM - 10:00PM Hike the trails at twilight to listen for bat clicks and chirps with our electronic echo-locator. Help identify and record species flying over the nature center pond. What do bats eat? Where do bats live? Examine a bat house and receive free bat house plans. Register by July 22. Cost is $4.00 per person.

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NATURE CENTER

FREE! National Outdoor Day Hike: From Fish Creek to Prairie

FREE! Tree ID & Disease Workshop

(Adults) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, JULY 26, 9:30AM – 11:30AM Deadly infectious disease and invasive pests threaten our ash, elm and oak trees. Learn what these diseases and pests are, how they spread, and what you can do to protect trees.

After examining displays, take a guided walk to identify ash, elms and oaks at the Nature Center. Coffee, rolls and snacks provided. Register by July 25.

Dragonfly Workshop for Educators

FREE! Quack, Quack, Ribbet, Ribbet Puppet Show (Ages 2+, Small daycares welcome)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER TUESDAY, JULY 29, 10:30AM - 11:30AM Laugh and sing along with our wild animals puppets as they teach us about the marsh. Go on a self –guided nature bingo hike afterwards! Donations are accepted. Register by July 27.

Super Spiders (Ages 4-10 w/ Adult, 11+)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 10:00AM - 11:30AM Spiders are nature’s bug zappers! Meet live spiders and learn about webs and spider silk. Put together a spider identification book to take home. Hike to look for orb, funnel, jumping and crab spiders. Wear shoes suitable for hiking. Register by July 30. Cost is $4.00 per child.

Preschool Sunshine Club (Ages 3-5 w/ Adult) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER THURSDAYS, AUGUST 7, AUGUST 14, AUGUST 21, 10:00AM - 11:15AM Learn about a favorite animal each week with stories, crafts and hikes. Bring a white tee shirt the first session and we’ll print a “Sunshine Shirt” to wear each week. Meet a live frog, salamander and snake. Register by August 6, August 13, or August 20). Cost is $5.00 per session or $15.00 for the series.

(Adults) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 8:30AM - 12:30PM Giving roots to your STEM: Use dragonflies to teach the practices of science in your classroom! All activities jive with the Minnesota State Science Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. The workshop includes a bit of background knowledge, a lot of hands-on outside exploration, and the beautifully illustrated full-color Dragonfly Curriculum Guide with 17 classroom activities. Cost is $77.00 for 4 CEUs, the Dragonfly Curriculum Guide, and a free two-week check-out of the dragonfly classroom kit. Email ami@amithompson.com to register.

FREE! Dragonflies and Grasshoppers Galore! (Ages 3-8 w/ Adult)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 10:00AM -11:15AM Singing, buzzing, jumping, flying, it’s fun to catch and release grasshoppers and other bugs in nature. Use jars, nets and magnifying lenses to help you catch, observe and understand these amazing creatures. Register by August 8.

Plant ID and Lore (Adults, children 14+)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 6:30PM - 8:00PM Walk the nature center trail to identify prairie grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. Hear fascinating stories of their history and lore. Taste some edible ones, and learn which ones to avoid. Enjoy a cup of cold sumac “ lemonade”. Register by August 16. Cost is $20.00 and includes wildflower field guide.

FREE! Monarch Open House: King of the Butterflies (All ages)

AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1:00PM - 3:30PM Drop by between 1 and 3 to help the Naturalist tag Monarchs on their way to Mexico. Learn about the Monarch’s upcoming journey and Color the Giant Monarch Mural. Learn to identify the nectar plants that are important for Monarchs in the Nature Center’s Gardens. Drop-in program.

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MAPLEWOOD PARKS & RECREATION • MAY - AUG 2014

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Visit www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/recreation for contest All Other Tickets: $5/Door TICKETS AVAILABLE and a registration form. The top voted photo will be featured on the cover of the ONLINE AT WWW.ASHLANDPRODUCTIONS.COM BEGINNING MARCH 1 maplewoodcommunitycenter.com September Parks & Recreation brochure!

2100 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood, MN 55109

SHLAND

PRODUCTIONS

Performance for a Lifetime Ashland Collaborative Theater

FREE! Hansel & Gretel

Family Day Pass Coupon is valid for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Must present coupon at time of admission. For building hours Performances start February 2nd. and schedule visit www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com Local schools perform each weekend.

Some restrictions apply. Call 651.249.2230 for details.

Check our website for dates.

One coupon offer per family. Offerspecific expires 08/31/2014

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651-274-8020

2100 WHITE BEAR AVE • MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 • 651.249.2230

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