Youth Leagues

Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings! PreK-Kindergarten Basketball Skills Camp $40

Our simple, most basic basketball experience for the youngest group of kids. They will learn the fundamentals on a modified hoop. They will participate in a skills camp 1-day each week for four weeks. Registration includes a tshirt.

Skill Camp Dates: January 14, 21, 28 February 4 Time: Saturday Mornings 8:30am-9:15am Location: Butler Elementary School or St. Edmond Arena Registration: August 16- December 16

Recreation Basketball League 1-2nd Grade $50

The focus of the half-court 3 on 3 Recreation League is the introduction of basketball principles, skill development, physical exercise, to learn and enjoy the sport of basketball. Participants will have 1 weekday practice, and 1 game day (weeknight practices determined by coach).

Game Dates: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 Time: Nights (practices) and Weekends (games) Location: Butler Elementary School or St. Edmond Arena *All-Inclusive jersey not included but required Registration: August 15- December 15 Pre-Season Clinic: Wednesday, January 4, 5:45pm-6:30pm Coaches Meeting: Thursday, January 5, 5:30pm-6:00pm at Citizen’s Central

Novice Track (Ages 4-10) $40

Learn the basics of track and field by practicing: conditioning, stretching, short sprints, long runs, relays, shuttle relays, shot put, and disc throw. Mini Track Meet, Tuesday, May 2nd: 4–6-year-old 5:30-6:30pm, 7–10-year-old 6:45-7:45pm

Registration: Dates: Time: Location: February 3- March 31 April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 (Tuesdays) 5:45-6:45 PM *Excludes Track Meet Date St. Edmond Arena Track

Soccer in the Parks (Ages 2-3) $40

Join us for some skills development, fun games, and scrimmages! We are here just for fun! The very basics, no hands, kicking the ball in the right direction, and kicking a goal with a few games included. Two weeks of skills camps, three weeks of games!

Registration: Dates: Time: Location: February 21 – April 15 April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 (Tuesdays) Skills Camps 5:45-6:30p Games 5:30-6:30 Oleson Park Bandshell

Special Events

Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!

Business Sign Up-Christmas Tree Walk $25

Let’s spread some Christmas Cheer! Display your business, local service group, a memory tree, or a fun tree for the public to see. A tradition we started just back in 2021—a huge success of over 400 viewers from the public. Set up times, viewing dates, and other information is available online when registration opens. There will be THREE top trees chosen for a prize drawing!

Registration Date: November 4 – December 2 Times: Viewing Saturday and Sunday evenings & during normal business hours Saturday, December 10, Sunday, December 11 & Saturday, December 17, Sunday, December 18 3:30-7:00pm *Refreshments available Location: Citizen’s Central

Galantines’ Day $30

Grab your gal pals & head down to Citizen’s Central to celebrate friendship! Join us for the second year of our Brunch & Bubbly event! Sangria & mimosas, breakfast kabobs & a fun craft provided by the Art Shenanigans! There will also be a photo booth to capture a memory for you! You won’t want to miss out on the fun! *Must be 21

Registration Dates: December 16 – February 2 Date: Saturday, February 11 Time: 9:30am – 11:30pm Location: Citizen’s Central

Special Events

Visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/parks often for program offerings!

Daddy Daughter Dance

This once in a year opportunity allows fathers, grandfathers, or father figures the chance to take their daughters or granddaughters, ages 5-13, out for an evening of fun, food, and dancing! In addition to dancing there will be door prizes, refreshments, and munchies. A professional photographer will be available to capture a memorable picture. Preregistration is required and space is LIMITED for the day, so be sure to invite that special little girl early. Online registration is available for any number of daughters. A daughter under the age of five but more than three may attend if primary daughter is above the age of five.

Registration: November 27- January 27 Date: Sunday, February 5th Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Location: Cardiff Center at Fort Frenzy Cost: $45 for one child, $70 for two children, $85 for three children

Lifeflight with Easter Bunny $12

The bunny isn’t hopping in, he’s flying in! Join us for our third year of LifeFlight with the easter bunny. Say hello to the bunny himself, tour the Lifeflight, grab a goodie bag full of treats, and send off the bunny. Cost includes treat bag, tour and visit with bunny, and part of the registration fee will go back to the hospital!

*As this event involves the Lifeflight, if they are unable to make it, account credits will be made.

Registration: March 2 – April 7 Date: Saturday, April 8 Time: 9:30am – 10:30am Location: Harlan Rogers Sports Complex