Summer Games 2016

Marinette Recreation Department

Go for the Gold!

2020 Old Peshtigo Court Marinette, WI 54143

715-732-3400 For corporate or group information please contact Megan Gagnon at cis.mar@moyleusa.com Pool/Whirlpool Fitness Room w/Nautilus Equipment Wireless/Wired Internet State of the art Conference Room Available Group Discounts/Corporate Rates Wedding Packages One Bedroom Suites/Extended Suites/ Whirlpool Suites available

Registration Accepted at the Civic Center, 2000 Alice Lane, Marinette, WI 54143 715-732-5222

The Marinette Senior Center Are you 50 years of age or older? Then you qualify to become a member and join in on the activities, resources and benefits of the Marinette Senior Center.

A yearly membership costs only $5.00 per person or $9.00 for a couple! Want to join a class but you’re not of age? No problem. We offer several intergenerational programs too!

Every week our center offers a variety of activities such as Sheepshead, Pinochle, Bridge, Bingo, Po-ke-no, Hand & Foot, Smear and Mahjong. Wii Sports and a variety of other games are also available to play! A “Just for Fun” Bowling group bowls every Wednesdays at 1:00 at the Dome Lanes this fall. New members are always welcome!

Your Center offers several exercise opportunities for different fitness levels.

The Strength and Balance exercise groups include our chair exercise Class and Chair Yoga. For those wanting more, you can choose from Modified Zumba, Zumba Core & Glutes, Yoga, Tai Chi and Ballroom Dance. There’s something for everyone!

The Bank of the people serving Both sides of the River since 1902

Downtown Marinette

Pine Tree Mall

1614 Ludington Street 715-735-6617

2811 Roosevelt Road 715-732-4411

Online Banking Services, product information, current club information, stock updates, community events, news, weather, shopping & much more !

Member FDIC

Are you a crafter? Join our group of crafters that meet weekly for knitting, crocheting, quilting and conversation. We offer a variety of programs and classes such as; oil painting with our Painting with Vicki class, Stain Glass with Carrie Jo Martin, Jewelry making or a new featured craft. Maybe you want to be in the next Guitar Build class! Of course you can just relax in the lounge and enjoy a book, magazine or puzzle, or any of the many board games available. The local newspapers are also available.

We love parties and celebrate holidays with live music, appetizers and prizes!

You’ll find we usually have at least one party per month. Make sure to check out our monthly newsletter for educational speaker programs on legislative issues or topics of concern for adults over 50. There are Digital Camera & Computer classes; wellness clinic such as the Foot Care Clinic held every month. We also have an in house partnership with Marinette County Elderly Services. They prepare and serve delicious meals Monday through Friday on site at a very reasonable cost. Home delivery is also available for people in need.

Become a member or volunteer! Our members get special discounts on classes and are invited to the Membership Extravaganza Party each spring. Discover the Marinette Senior Center; your community’s adult resource center! Stop in today! We are located at 1603 Ludington Street in downtown Marinette.

For more information, or to rent the center for your event, phone 715-7321280 or email seniorcenter@marinette.wi.us. Visit our website to download the latest newsletter; www.marinette.wi.us/index.php/explore/senior-center

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PAVILION RENTALS AND CAMPING

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Enclosed and open shelters available at Red Arrow Park, Fred Carney Park, City Park and Stephenson Island. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 715-732-5140. Camping is available at Marinette City Park. Sites include electric hook-ups, showers available. Call 715-732-5140.

Supervised Playgrounds, Outdoor Movies, Kids’ Night Out

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Kids’ Day in Marinette

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Aquatics-Open Swim, Water Bashes, Birthday Parties, Jr. Lifeguarding

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Aquatics-Swim Lessons

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T-ball, Disc Golf

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Discount Ticket Program, Dome Lanes Programs

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Bus Trips, First Aid and Safety

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Tennis-Open Tennis, Tennis Lessons, Team Tennis, BARTA, Pickelball

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Red Cross Babysitting Certification, Duer Gym Rentals, Walking

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Gold Medal Special Events

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Mini Marine Camps

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Flag Football

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LRCC Golf Lessons, Fore Their Future

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Family Game Nights

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College 4 Kids, Stephenson Public Library Events

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Land & Water Conservation Events

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Boat Launch Permits, Pavilions, Rec. Dept. Policies

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Senior Center

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BOAT LAUNCH PERMITS Annual permits are on sale at the Civic Center or at the City Clerk’s office for use of boat landings located at Stephenson Island, the Sixth Street Slip, Red Arrow Park and Boom Landing. $25.00 per year for your first boat, $5.00 for each additional boat.

Important Information Registration for all Recreation Department programs should be made in person at the Civic Center, 2000 Alice Lane, Marinette, unless otherwise noted. Payment for programs must be received at the time registration is made.

Refund Policy– As set by the Board of Recreation Programming, refunds for programs will be given in full if the program is cancelled by the Recreation Department due to low registration or other reasons. Cancellations by participants will be refunded in full if the program has not yet begun and/or your space is filled by another patron. Refunds are mailed in the form of a check by the Finance Department at City Hall. Cash refunds are not given.

Residency—A resident of the City of Marinette resides within the corporate city limits of Marinette. Owning property within the city limits does not constitute residency. Properties with a “fire number” beginning with N, S, W or E, outside the city limits are not considered city residents.

Recreation Programming Board Dorothy Kowalski, President, Council Rep Scott Wahl Bill Alwin Dale Minzlaff John LaCourt Dan Menor Michael Corwin Pete Schwaba Mayor Steven Genisot Recreation Director—Kent Kostelecky

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Phone 715-732-0238

SUPERVISED PLAYGROUNDS There is NO CHARGE for participation in this program.

Playgrounds are open to schoolaged children ages five and older.

Three city-sponsored playgrounds are staffed by supervisors who are trained to offer fun activities for children. The School District of Marinette will provide FREE breakfast and lunch at all sites throughout the summer. Playgrounds will be open for the season June 6 through August 11. Children are free to come and go as they wish, so parents should plan accordingly. This is not a substitute for daycare. It’s an opportunity for supervised play for school-aged children.

Playground hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Supervised playgrounds are located at Fred Carney Park (230 Ogden Street), the Duer Gym (402 Williams Street) and at Higley Field (2001 Carney Avenue).

OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES At Stephenson Island. Fun, Free family events!

Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the show!

Friday, July 8, 9:00 PM “Minions” Friday, July 22, 8:45 PM “Cinderella” Friday, August 12 8:45 PM “Good Dinosaur”

Parents, we know it’s hard to amuse yourselves while the kids are busy, but frankly, we need time to ourselves every now and then! Kids’ Night Out is Open to kids ages five and up, and includes themed activities each month that include arts and crafts, games, and a snack, all held at the Duer Gym, 402 Williams Street The cost is $5 per KNO, payable at the time of registration at the Civic Center.

Friday, May 20 Glow Party Friday, June 17 Messy Mayhem Friday, July 15 Hometown Heroes Friday, August 19 Superheroes 1

Marinette County Land & Water Conservation Division 2016 Events Contact: Anne Bartels, LWCD, 1926 Hall Ave., Marinette WI 54143 Ph: 715-732-7780 Email: abartels@marinettecounty.com Website: www.marinettecounty.com

Astronomy at the Arboretum Spend an evening under the stars! Introduction to stars, constellations, star lore, and other space-related topics – includes a stargazing tour of the sky. Dress for the weather, hot beverages will be provided; if rain/snow or mostly overcast, event will be cancelled. Free public program. Call 715-732-7780 for more information. Harmony Arboretum is located 7 miles west of Marinette on Hwy 64, then 1/2 mile south on County E (street address: N3890 Cty. E, Peshtigo WI 54157). July 14 9-10:15 PM; September 8 7:30-8:45 PM; November 21 5:45-7:00 PM Froggy Night Hike – Thursday, May 5, 6:15-7:45 p.m. , Hemlock Curve Nature Trail Join Land & Water Conservation Division staff on an evening hike to learn about the interesting lives of our native frogs in the Peshtigo Harbor Wildlife Area. Hear frog songs and learn to identify them and learn about native frog species, frogs as ecological indicators, and other frog lore. The hike is about 2.5 miles and insect/tick repellent is recommended; dress for the weather (cancelled if inclement weather). Free public program.

For more information, call 715-732-7780. To get to Hemlock Curve Nature Trail, take the Peshtigo Exit from Highway 41. Once on Business 41 in Peshtigo, go south on West Front Street (first street west of the bridge). This street eventually turns into Hale Road outside the city limits. After a few miles, turn left onto Harbor Road and then left onto Badger Road (watch for brown signs). Parking is limited.

Spring Wildflower Walk – Saturday, May 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Harmony Arboretum Take a guided tour of the spring wildflowers in the Harmony Hardwoods with local wildflower enthusiasts. Meet at the Harmony Arboretum pavilion. Good walking shoes and insect repellent recommended, about 1 mile hike. Dress for the weather (cancelled if inclement weather). Free public program.

Birding Hike – Saturday, June 11, 6:00-8:00 a.m. at the Harmony Arboretum Take a guided hike with Greg Cleereman, Marinette County Conservationist and recreational birder, through the Harmony Hardwoods to learn about our native forest bird species. Good walking shoes and insect repellent recommended. Field guides and some binoculars will be available. Dress for the weather (cancelled if inclement weather). Free public program. For more information, call 715-732-7780 Sand Lake Conservation Camp – Wed.-Fri., June 22-24 at Camp Bird Youth Camp, Crivitz. The 11th annual Sand Lake Conservation Camp will be held June 22-24 at Camp Bird Youth Camp, near Crivitz, WI. This camp is for Wisconsin & Upper Michigan youth attending grades 6-8 in September. It provides positive outdoor experiences, helps foster an appreciation for nature, and introduces a variety of opportunities in natural resources and conservation careers. Topics include wildlife ecology, water quality, fisheries, forestry, outdoor skills, and more. $100 fee until May 18; after May 18 is $150. Cut-off date is June 1 and space is limited; registrations are on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, call 715-732-7784 or visit: http:// www.marinettecounty.com & search for “Sand Lake” or “Sand Lake Conservation Camp”.

Prairie Walk – Thursday, August 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Harmony Arboretum Stroll the 17-acre prairie at Harmony Arboretum with local native plant enthusiasts.

Spend an evening learning what constitutes a prairie and why people are creating or restoring them. The prairie flowers should be nearing their peak at this time. Dress for the weather (cancelled if inclement weather). Free public program.

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UW-Marinette will again be hosting College 4 Kids for students in grades 1-8.

Information regarding classes will be posted on our website and you can check them out and register by visiting https://ce.uwc.edu/marinette/catalog/search.

Hands on Fun Week—June 13th-17th Gifted and Talented Week—June 20th-24th All Day Registration-$140.00 ($115.00 if registered by 5/20/16) Morning Registration Only-$90.00 ($75.00 if registered by 5/20/16) Afternoon Registration Only-$60.00 ($50.00 if registered by 5/20/16) All full day class registrations & morning only class registrations will include breakfast, lunch & a C4K T-shirt. All afternoon only session will include lunch & a T-shirt.

Theatre Camp August 1-12 Full two week session – full day registration only--$150.00 Camp includes breakfast, lunch and a College 4 Kids T-shirt.

Feel free to contact us at UW-Marinette Continuing Education Office, 715-735 -4300 x 4343 for more information or email linda.hornick@uwc.edu.

Stephenson Public Library Summer Reading

Kids’ Day in Marinette The First Annual Kids’ Day in Marinette will be held on Friday, August 12 to celebrate kids and to reinforce their value in our community. Activities will be held throughout the day in various locations.

Nature Activity at 9:00 AM. with Anne Bartels of Marinette County Land and Water Conservation at the Nature Trail on Bayshore Drive. Bingo Bugs - Play

"insect bingo" while on a hike to help review what you know about insects, and get to observe insects up close in their natural habitats.

Story Time at the Stephenson Public Library at 10:00 AM. “Royal Story Time” is the theme of the day!

Kiddie Carnival at Red Arrow Park from 10 AM-1 PM. Kiddie carnival games with chances to win tickets to redeem at the prize table. No pre-registration required. Event will be held rain or shine at the enclosed pavilion.

Free Museum admission for kids from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Logging Museum on Stephenson Island. Adults pay a nominal fee of $3.00. Curators will conduct tours and teach us about our rich heritage!

Free Lunch served at Red Arrow Park to the first 200 youth beginning at 11:30 AM provided by the School District of Marinette and Chartwells Food Service.

Free Make-And-Take Craft Project at Abundant Joy Gifts and Gathering Place from noon to 2:00 PM. 1713 Main Street, Marinette.

Come to the Stephenson Public Library on June 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for the Opening Ceremonies of the “Reach for the Rings” Summer Reading Club. The first 75 people to take the Summer Reading Club Pledge will get a book bag! The Summer Reading Club starts on June 13 and ends on July 28, and offers puzzles activities, events, and more each week. For more information, call the library at 715-732-7570; visit our Web site, www.marinettecountylibraries.org; or find us at Stephenson Public Library on Facebook.

Join us for these great activities, too: Summer Story Time—Family story time on Stephenson Island if weather permits, in the library if not. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. June 7 through August 23.

Itsy Bitsy Story Time for ages 0-3 Wednesdays at 11 a.m. from June 7 through August 24.

Coding Camp for Kids: Ages 7-11 Thursdays, August 4-25 at 10:00 a.m.

Pre-registration begins May 1, 2016.

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Free Swimming at the Civic Center Pool from 1:00 to 4:30 PM with music provided by RC Productions.

Touch a Truck at City Park from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Get up close to a front end loader, bucket truck and tree chipper to see how they really work! Sponsored by the City of Marinette Department of Public Works.

Fire Department Open House from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Thank a firefighter for their service and get a tour of the Fire Station and get up close to the big red trucks!

Rescue Vehicles Up Close from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the City Hall Parking Lot. See the inside of a Police Car and Rescue Squad vehicle and thank these amazing community heroes for their service to us!

Free Squirt Guns at the Civic Center Pool as you leave from swimming, provided by the Marinette Water and Wastewater Utility.

Free Bowling for Kids at the Dome Lanes from 2:00 to 8:00 PM. Two games per child maximum.

Movie in the Park, at dark “Good Dinosaur” showing at the gazebo on Stephenson Island, the finale to the Kids’ Day in Marinette fun! No admission charge!

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Family Life-sized Game Nights!

AQUATICS The Civic Center Pool is an outdoor Olympic-sized swimming pool with a .75 meter diving board and a water slide. A wading pool is available for children ages 7 and under who are accompanied by an adult. The pool will be open Tuesday, June 7 through Friday, August 21.

Open swim hours are 1:00-4:30 PM and 6:15-8:15 PM daily. Pool opening requirements include a minimum air temperature of 65 degrees during the day and 70 degrees for evening swimming. If there are less than ten swimmers, wading pool and big pool combined, within 60 minutes of opening time during the day and 30 minutes at night, the pool will be closed and any cash customers’ money refunded.

Daily admission to the pool is $2.50 for youth and $4.00 for adults.

There is no charge to use the wading pool.

Unplug and unwind with the family on Saturday nights throughout the community with our Life-sized games that include giant Jenga, monstrous Twister, Lawn Yahtzee, super-sized Bananagram, jumbo Kerplunk, to name a few!

Stay and play for a while, or stay all evening! You’ll get a tour of our local parks along the way! Thanks to the generosity of L. E. Jones, there is no charge to come out and play! (Kids need to be accompanied by an adult.)

Season Passes allow unlimited use of the pool during open swim and adult swim times. They are not valid for swimming lessons. Passes are not transferable, and may be used only by the purchaser.

Saturday, June 4—afternoon play at the Recreation Showcase at the Great Lakes Memorial Marina in Menominee!

City resident youth pass

$35.00

Non-resident youth pass

$65.00

City resident adult pass

$50.00

Non-resident adult pass

$80.00

City resident family pass

$80.00

Non-resident family pass

$145.00

Saturday, June 11, 6-9 PMCivic Center, Higley Field Rec. Area

Air mattresses, tubes, or rafts are not permitted in the pool. Noodles and back floats are available.

Private Pool Rentals Available for birthday parties, holiday activities, and private groups from 10:00 AM to noon daily, or after 8:30 PM. The rental fee is $60.00 per hour for city residents, and $100.00 per hour for non-residents. Wading pool rentals are available from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and cost $25.00 per hour.

Saturday, June 18, 6-9 PMDuer Gym, 402 Williams Street Saturday, June 25, 6-9 PM –Fred Carney Park on Ogden Street Saturday, July 16, 6-9 PM-Red Arrow Park Open Shelter

Family Water Bashes

every Friday night at the Civic Center Pool from 6:15-8:15 PM. Different theme each week—check it out!

June 10 - Water Bash June 17-Under The Sea June 24- Cowboy Carnival July 1-American Heroes July 8—Minion Madness

July 15—Pirate Party July 22– Princess Boot Camp July 29— Monster Mania August 5—Olympic Tryouts August 12 –Kids’ Day Pool Party

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Saturday, July 23, 6-9 PMStephenson Island Small Pavilion Saturday, July 30, 6-9 PMStephenson Island Gazebo (stage)

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2016 Junior Golf & PeeWee Golf at Little River Country Club Little River Country Club's main focus is on developing core golfers that will have pathways to continue to play golf socially or competitively based on each individual’s desire.

Areas of Target: Golf Skills, Sportsmanship, Etiquette, Rules, & The Experience.

*Junior Golf Program: features professional instruction by Peter Kretz, Class A PGA Professional, for ages 8&9, 10&11, 12&13, 14 thru 18. Sessions run every Thursday Morning beginning June 9 th thru July 14th 8am-9:30am. A year-end tournament and bar-b-que celebration is also included. Trophies are awarded in all age groups. Only entries with payment will be accepted. Price: $75 LRCC Member / $85 NonMember. *PeeWee Golf Program: features basic fundamental instruction for ages 5-8. The 5 sessions run every Tuesday Morning beginning June 14 th thru July 12th 9am-10am. Only entries with payment will be accepted. Price: $45 LRCC Member / $55 Non-Member.

Register AT LITTLE RIVER COUNTRY CLUB for Junior or PeeWee Golf.

Junior Lifeguarding This program is designed for those children ages 11-14 who are looking to do more in the area of aquatics. This is an introduction to lifeguarding program for children who are interested in becoming a certified lifeguard one day. The class helps students to develop a deeper appreciation of the water and build a stronger foundation of aquatic and leadership skills and knowledge for a future career in lifeguarding. Skill presentation will include first aid, CPR and AED, safety and basic rescues and swimming endurance. This course does not certify students to be lifeguards, but it acts as a stepping stone for those who are not yet old enough to take certifying lifeguarding courses.

The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM-noon at the Civic Center Pool from June 14 to July 28. Additional on-deck opportunities will be available to students during the month of August. The cost of participation is $40.00 for Marinette city residents and $60.00 for non-city residents. Fees are payable at the time of registration.

Pool Birthday Parties are available during any open swim session! Fees include the assistance of one of our amazing staff members, pool admission, reserved space on the pool deck, a personalized 1/4 sheet cake, plates, forks, napkins, cups and juice. Parties must be paid in full at the time reservations are made. Sorry, phone reservations are not accepted.

1-9 children-$65.00; 10-14 children-$70.00; 15-19 children-$75.00; Each additional child, $5.00

Lap Swim and Water Walking Established in 2012, FORE Their Future is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide an opportunity for the youth of Marinette, WI and Menominee, MI counties to experience the game of a lifetime- GOLF. Participants may register for local events online at www.foretheirfuture.org.

The $10 tournament fee includes golf, a tee gift and lunch. Check -in is held at 8 AM, followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 AM. 2016 sites are North Shore Golf Club on June 27, Hunters Glen Golf Course on July 12, Riverside Country Club on July 18, and Grandparents Day at Little River Country Club on July 28.

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Lap Swim and Water Walking are available from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Civic Center Pool seven days per week.

On Monday/Wednesday evenings, the pool is shared with swimming lessons.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! Join us on Monday, July 4 at the pool as we celebrate being Americans! FREE swimming for everyone from 1-4:30 PM!

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Swimming Lessons Cost: $23.00 city residents; $40.00 non-residents Swimming Lessons held at 9:30 AM Monday through Thursday, and at 10:30 AM or 5:00 PM Monday/Wednesday. There are seven classes per session.

Morning Session Dates: Monday through Thursday: Session 1: June 13 to June 22 (MHS Pool) Session 2: June 27 to July 7 (MHS Pool, no class 7/4) Session 3: July 11 to July 20 (Civic Center) Session 4: July 25 to August 3 (Civic Center) Monday and Wednesday:

Session 1: June 13 to July 6 (M HS Pool, no class 7/4) Session 2: July 11 to August 3 (Civic Center)

Evening Lessons held 5:00-5:30 PM for Gearing Up and Big and Little and 5:006:00 PM for Tiers 1-6.

Evening Session Dates: Monday and Wednesday

Session 1: June 13 to July 6 (Civic Center, no class 7/4)) Session 2: July 11 to August 3 (Civic Center)

Private Swimming Lessons Private lessons are available for individuals of any age. Private lessons are held Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 12:15 to 12:45 PM or Tuesday/ Thursday from 5:00-5:30 PM or 5:30-6:00 PM, all at the Civic Center Pool. The cost is $45.00 for Marinette city residents or $75.00 for non-residents.

Lesson Descriptions: Big and Little classes for parents and their children ages six months to three years focus on developing swimming readiness by teaching children and their parents to have fun in the water while practicing water safety.

Gearing Up Swimming Class for children ages 3 to 5 focuses on lesson preparedness independent from their parents, learning safe entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more.

Tier 1 helps students feel comfortable in the water & to enjoy the water safely. Open only to children ages 5 & up unless approved by the Aquatic Director. Students must be able to submerge their face, jump into the water safely, show comfort on their back, and “reach and pull” with floatation but without direct instructor contact in order to move on to Tier 2.

Tier 2 Gives students success with fundamental skills. New skills: float/recover, simultaneous & alternate arm/leg actions on front and back, basic self-help & rescue skills.

Tier 3 builds on the Level 2 skills by providing additional guided practice. New skills include coordination of front and back crawl, introduction of butterfly, fundamentals of treading water, and the rules of head-first entry.

Tier 4 develops confidence in the strokes learned and improves other aquatic skills. New skills include elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and element of sidestroke, building on the butterfly, and working on endurance of front and back crawl.

Tier 5 provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. New skills include introduction of flip turns on front and back , increased distances, and refining performance of all strokes.

Tier 6 refines the strokes so students can swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Students can expect to work on endurance in all four competitive swimming strokes.

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Marine Football Camp Fall means FOOTBALL! Boys in grades 3-8, it’s time to kick off the football season into high gear in Marinette. The camp fee of $20.00 covers camp instruction working on basic fundamentals and all-around development, a camp t-shirt, and a lot of fun working with Coach Walters and the Marine coaches and players! Camp runs Tuesday July 26 - Thursday July 28 from 6:007:30pm. Pre-register at the Civic Center. All proceeds benefit the Marinette Middle School Football Program. Scholarships are available, if needed.

Marine Volleyball Camp Volleyball Camp is open to players entering grades 5-8 from Marinette and surrounding schools. You will increase your knowledge of volleyball, further develop the skills necessary to become a successful volleyball player, and have FUN! Camp will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 14 to July 14 (no camp on July 5) at Marinette High School . Grades 5-6 will meet from 9:00-10:30 AM, and 7th and 8th grades from 10:30 AM to noon. The camp fee of $25 per player includes a camp t-shirt if you register by June 3. For more information, call Coach Bebeau at 920-585-8100 or Coach Nimmer at 920-716-0418.

Flag Football Third/fourth grade flag football is held in September and October .

Games are held on Tuesday or Thursday, and Saturday at the UW-Marinette Field.

Boys & girls encouraged to participate. $12 per child. Volunteer coaches needed!

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Marine Boys Basketball Camp Boys in grades K-9, it’s time to kick basketball into high gear in Marinette. The camp fee of $30.00 covers camp instruction working on basic fundamentals and all-around development, a camp tshirt, and a lot of fun working with Coach Nick Semenas and the Marine coaches and players! Camp runs Monday, Wednesday & Friday from June 6 to July 8 (No camp July 4) Grades K-3 9-10 AM, Grades 4-6 10-11 AM, and Grades 79 11 AM-noon. Pre-register at the Civic Center. All proceeds benefit the MHS Boys’ Basketball Program. Scholarships are available, if needed.

Marine Cheerleader Camp Open to children ages 4 through 12. Learn Marine cheers and create Marine fan gear every day including a camp t-shirt, banners, signs, and more! All activities are held in the commons area at MHS, led by Marinette Marine Cheerleaders with support by the Recreation Department. All proceeds above expenses benefit the High School Cheerleading program! Preregistration required at the Civic Center. Camp dates: August 15-18, 10:00-11:30 AM each day. Fee is $30.00.

Disc Golf Our premier 18-hole course is located at Marinette City Park, the course is FREE for use. Discs are available for use at the Civic Center and can be checked out with a $20.00 per set deposit. The deposit is returned in full when the three-disc set is returned. (Lost discs result in forfeiture of your deposit.) Score cards and course maps are also available at the Civic Center.

T-Ball Boys and girls ages three to six—get set to learn the fundamentals of baseball!

The first week is set geared to help young athletes and their parents learn the basics of the game and skills that can be practiced at home.

Instructors will then split the players into teams, and everyone will receive their game schedule and t-shirt for the remainder of the season.

Choose from Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 AM for five weeks (June 14 to July 14), or Saturday mornings at 9 AM for 7 weeks (June 11 to July 23). Rain games are not made up.

Fees: City residents $23, non-residents $40

Marine Running Camp Running Camp is open to all area mid to distance runners entering grades five through adult. Each day will consist of a run/workout session and an informational session. Areas of focus throughout the week include proper warm-up, strength training, importance of core work, stretching and flexibility, nutrition, and proper workouts and visualization.

Camp will meet at Marinette High School July 25-28 from 79 PM, culminating with a GLOW RUN at the end of camp.

The fee is $30.00 and includes four days of professional instruction by Marine Varsity Cross Country Coach Jenni Campbell & Assistant Coach Steve Campbell. A camp tshirt will be provided. Register at the Civic Center. Contact Coach Campbell at 715-938-2287 for more information.

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MARINETTE REDBIRD BASEBALL 2016 HOME SCHEDULE

MARINETTE LEGION BASEBALL 2016 HOME SCHEDULE

Saturday May 21, 1 pm (2) Sunday May 22, Noon Saturday May 28, Noon Sunday May 29, Noon Friday, June 3, 7:30 PM Thursday, June 30, 7:30 PM Thursday, July 7, 7:30 pm Friday, July 8, 7:30 PM Wednesday July 13, 7:30 pm Friday, July 15, 7:30 PM Wednesday July 20, 7:30 pm Sunday, July 31, 1:00 pm Friday, August 5, 7:30 PM Saturday, August 13

Saturday June 11, noon (2) Monday June 13, 7:30 pm Tuesday June 14, 7:30 pm Wednesday June 22, 7:30 pm Friday—Sunday June 24-26 Friday July 1, 7:30 pm Monday July 4, 1:30 Tuesday July 5, 7:30 pm Saturday, July 9, 7:30 pm (2) Sunday July 10, 3:00 pm (2) Saturday, July 16, 10 AM (2) Thursday-Saturday July 19-23

West Allis Nationals West Allis Nationals Memorial Day Tournament Memorial Day Tournament Green Bay Storm Channing Railroaders Menasha Macs Appleton Legends Crivitz Wolves West DePere Dodgers Peshtigo Predators Escanaba Polecats Menominee Storm Wishigan League Tournament

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DePere GB Shockers GB Southwest Pulaski Firecracker Tourn.

Sheboygan Menominee Oconto Falls Manitowac Appleton Doubledays GB Bluejays AAA Regionals TBA

DISCOUNT TICKET PROGRAM The Marinette Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association, is offering discounted tickets for various attractions throughout the state. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets may do so at the Civic Center daily May through September 1.

Attraction Gate Price Six Flags Great America $70.03 (during WPRA week, July 4-12) Dells Army Ducks, Adult/Child $30.00/$13.00 Wild Thing Jet Boat Adult/Child $28.17/$12.21 Chula Vista & Los Rios Indoor/Outdoor Waterpark $29.95 Upper Dells Boat Tour, Adult/Child $28.50/$14.25 Dells Jet Boat Adventure, A/C $28.50/$14.25 Milwaukee County Zoo, A/C $14.25/$11.25 Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park $48.03 Noah’s Ark Family Park $41.62 Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf $8.50 Wisconsin Ducks, Inc. A/C $28.50/$14.25 Country Spring Hotel Waterpark Weekday $16.00 Weekend $30.00 House on the Rock A/C $29.95/$15.95 BigFoot Zipline Tours $89.00 Old World Wisconsin A/C $19.00/$10.00

OUR Price $46.25 $35.25 $18.00/$9.00 $18.00/$9.00 $19.95 $24.50/$13.85 $24.50/$13.85 $10.50/$8.50 $10.00 $26.94 $5.50 $24.50/$13.85 $13.95 $24.95 $22.50/$13.50 $65.00 $16.00/$8.00

At the Dome Lanes!

Adult/Child Summer Bowling League every week starting June 13. Kids can bowl with Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, or any other adult.

Coaching is available on Thursday nights with Silver Certified Coach Ryan Schoen—only at the Dome Lanes. Just $10/ lesson!

Check out Tuesday Buck Night! $1 game of bowling, $1 shoes, $1 soda! Perfect Family Night Out! Call the Dome Lanes, 715-735-3650 for more information.

Dome Lanes Summer Volleyball Get in the sand! Ladies Night Out League, Wednesday nights. Sixwoman league, every Wednesday. Coed League is held on Thursday evenings.

Open Coed Volleyball will start on Friday, May 27 and will be held weekly at 6 PM. Open to all ages!

Call Cindy at the Dome Lanes, 715-735-3650 for more information about any of these fun summer leagues, or register online at Domelanes.com.

(They begin the week of May 11.)

Dome Lanes Horseshoe leagues run on Wednesday nights, and 2-man teams are begin accepted now. Register soon!

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Sand and Mud Day Friday, July 1 from 10 am to noon at Red Arrow Park. Scavenger hunt, nature walk to Seagull Bar, sand crafts and a sand castle building contest for ages five and up. There will be NO SWIMMING as part of this event. $5.00 per child. Pre-registration is required.

Kiddie Parade Friday, July 8, 1:00 PM at the Civic Center with a local history theme! (Loggers, farmers, and fishermen would be a great start – who else made our community what it is today? A stop at the logging museum to investigate may be helpful.)There is no charge to participate. We’ll line up in the Parking lot at the Civic Center at 12:30 PM. We will proceed down Alice Lane to Mary Street to Oakes Street to Georgia Street and back to the Civic Center at 1:00 PM. All participants are invited to join us in the Heritage Festival Parade, and will also receive a certificate for free admission to the Civic Center pool! No Preregistration is required. (Details for participation in the Heritage Festival Parade will be distributed to Kiddie Parade participants on July 8.)

Movie in the Park, Friday, July 8 at dark “Minions” showing at the gazebo on Stephenson Island. No admission charge! Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the show! Concessions available on the grounds.

Princess Tea Party, Friday, July 22 1:00 PM at the stage on Stephenson Island. Girls ages two and up, wear your finest princess gown, and join us for high tea. Pre-registration required. $5.00 per child. Register EARLY-space is limited!

Movie in the Park, Friday, July 22 at dark “Cinderella” showing at the gazebo on Stephenson Island. No admission charge! Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the show! Concessions available on the grounds.

Bay Beach Amusement Park Bus Trip-Friday, July 29. $10.00 per person covers school bus fare. Ride tickets can be purchased at the park, and participants may either bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch at Bay Beach. Bus departs at 9 AM and returns at 4 PM. Kiddie Carnival at Red Arrow Park, Friday, August 12 from 10 AM-1 PM, part of the Kids’ Day in Marinette Festivities! Kiddie carnival games with chances to win tickets to redeem at the prize table. No preregistration required. Event will be held rain or shine at the enclosed pavilion.

Movie in the Park, Friday, August 12 at dark “Good Dinosaur” showing at the gazebo on Stephenson Island, the finale to the Kids’ Day in Marinette fun! No admission charge! Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the show! Concessions available on the grounds.

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Gold Medal Special Events!

BUS TRIPS Supervised Bus Trips Youth Trips are supervised by Recreation Dept. Staff. Ages 7 & up may participate without a parent present.

Green Bay Bullfrogs Game—Wednesday, June 29. $20.00 per person includes school bus fare, a game ticket and lunch at the ballpark. Bus departs at 9:30 AM, and we expect to return by 3 PM. Register soon!

Seats are limited!

Happy Mother’s Day!, Sunday, May 8. Free tennis for moms and their families at the Civic Center indoor tennis courts from 12-5 PM! Call ahead to reserve your court time, 715-732-5222.

Just Kids’ Stuff Community Sale, Saturday, May 21, 8 AM to noon at the Duer Gym, 402 Williams Street. Kids – it’s time to clean your closets!

Rent a 10’ x 10’ space on the playground at the Duer Gym to sell your excess toys, games and clothing for $1.00. Pre-register at the Civic Center to assure yourself a space. Leftover spaces available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Bring your own table. Rain/overflow site-inside the gym.

No adult participants allowed, and only “kid’s stuff’ may be sold.

Bay Beach Amusement Park-Friday, July 29. $10.00 per person covers school bus fare. Ride tickets can be purchased at the park, and partiicipants may either bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch at Bay Beach. Bus departs at 9 AM and returns at 4 PM.

Celebrate Summer Water Bash! Friday, June 10 6-9 PM, Civic Center Pool. Live Music, games and pool activities, plus pizza and popcorn for sale in the concession area! Admission is a summer program supply – crayons, chalk, glue, pool noodles – think summer fun!

Happy Father’s Day!, Sunday, June 19. Free pool admission for families who are accompanied by their DAD from 1-4:30 PM, and free tennis for dads and their families from 12-5 PM at the Civic Center indoor tennis courts. Call ahead to reserve your court time. 715-732-5222.

Kids’ Fishing Derby Friday, June 24 8:00 AM to Noon. Stephenson Island. Awards and prizes in many categories. Co-sponsored by Marinette County Trout Unlimited. Participants should provide their own tackle and bait. No charge, but pre-registration is required at the Civic Center.

Open to children ages five and up. Younger children may participate with a parent.

Green Bay Bullfrogs Baseball Game Bus Trip Wednesday, June 29. $20 per person includes school bus fare, a game ticket, lunch and tons of fun at the Kids’ Day festivities at he ballpark! Children ages seven and up may participate without a parent. Register soon—space is limited!

Happy Birthday, USA! – Celebrate with us at the Civic Center Pool with FREE swimming and live music for everyone from 1-4:30 PM on July 4!

The facility will close for the day at 4:30 PM to allow our staff to celebrate the holiday with their family and friends.

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FREE First Aid & Safety Learning Sessions First Aid Demonstration for Parents is for parents and grandparents, who would like an introduction or basic refresher on first aid knowledge related to children and infants. Each demonstration will consist of approximately a half-hour demonstration and hands-on practice in the classroom area at the Civic Center at 6:00 PM on each of the dates listed. Sessions are guided by American Red Cross trained staff. Preregistration is not required. Dates and topics are as follows: Thursday, June 9 Thursday, June 30 Thursday, July 14 Thursday, July 28

CPR and AED Caring for wounds and other injuries Breathing Emergencies/Choking Sudden illness and how to respond

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TENNIS Indoor Tennis is available year-round at the Civic Center Domes. The court rate is $28.00 per hour for adults, and $16.00 per hour, per court for youth-only on the court.

Division Street offers two FREE outdoor courts on a first-come, first –served basis.

Tennis Lessons Tennis Lessons are offered for ages four through adult at the Civic Center Domes. All lesson programs are directed by experienced tennis players.

The cost for youth lessons is $23.00 for city residents, and $40.00 for nonresidents.

Youth Tennis Lessons for boys and girls ages 4-18 are held Mondays and Wednesdays, June 13 to July 27.

Classes are held at the following times: 10:00 AM.. ..Players ages 14-16 11:00 AM… Payers ages 11-13 12:00 noon...Players ages 4-7 1:00 PM…....Players ages 8-10 Adult Tennis Lessons for adults who are new to tennis or would like to get back into the game. Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. June 14 to July 26. Program features a combination of on-court instruction, skills development and improving game play.

Calling all adult tennis players!! USTA Adult Team Tennis League is available at our facility! Register today for Adult Team Tennis, and reap the benefits of being a United States Tennis Association Member.

USTA Team Tennis Teams compete locally and versus other teams in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

For ranking, league and Team Tennis information, contact Paula Fochesato , team coordinator, at 715-923-9545.

Two courts inside the Civic Center Domes as well as the two courts located at Division Street are marked for Pickle Ball. Regular court fees apply at the Civic Center, and there is no charge for use of the outdoor courts at Division Street. Official rules for Pickle Ball can be found at www.pickleball.com/Rules.aspx. Paddles are available for use at the Civic Center courts—ask at the front desk.

BARTA (Bay Area Regional Tennis Association) is working hard to promote tennis in our area! Membership forms are available at the Civic Center, and dues are $10 for the year. Your membership will help promote tennis in the Bay Area and will also give you discounts on BARTA-sponsored tournaments. Members are welcome to attend board meetings held on the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM at the Marinette Civic Center.

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The American Red Cross is the nation’s leader in babysitter training and will prepare you to be the best sitter in your neighborhood. In fact, 8 in 10 surveyed parents said they would pay more for a trained babysitter who is certified by the Red Cross. Start your babysitting business on the right foot and learn how to be a safe, professional and reliable sitter. The fee of $50 includes a digital certificate, valid for 2 years, and learning materials. Classes are scheduled on either Tuesday, May 24 (early release day) from 1 PM to 6 PM OR on Friday, August 5 from 9 AM to 2 PM. All participants should bring a bag lunch and dress comfortably. The course is available to boys and girls ages 11 and up. Class fee must be paid at the time of registration at the Civic Center. Class size is limited, so register soon!

DUER GYM RENTALS Located at 402 Williams Street, the facility is available for rent on an hourly basis when Recreation programming does not require use of the facility. The gym may be used for athletic and other approved events, and anyone renting the gym must be at least 18 years of age. A $20 key deposit is required in addition to the $21 per hour rental fee. The key deposit is returned upon return of the key after the rental. To reserve the Duer Gym, contact the Civic Center at 715-732-5222.

Indoor Walking/Running We can help you stay off of the treadmill and still avoid inclement weather….walk or run indoors!

Indoor walking is available at the Civic Center from 7:30 to 9:00 AM Monday through Friday. 10 1/2 laps around the dome equal one mile. There is no charge.

Marinette Office

Phone: 715-732-4188 Toll-free: 866-682-8418

1701 Dunlap Avenue, Suite B www.upea.com

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