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Kids in Action Day Camp-(KIA)

The Harward Rec Center Kids in Action Day camp program is a great way to keep your kids active when school is out. Kids in Action gets your kids moving in a supervised, safe environment. Kindergarten through fifth graders stay actively engaged before and after school, or full day care is available according to the Nampa schools’ schedule, please see Day Camp calendar. Transportation is included to and from any Nampa public school, with additional $1 charge. No commitment, you only pay for the days you register for and credits are issued when your plans change, if you call by 7pm the day before. A $5 late fee will be charged if your child has not been paid for by the end of the day of attendance. Call 208-468-5858 for more information or to set up a tour to see for yourself. KIA will be closed December 26. Grades K-5 (ages 5-12) Monday-Friday (year-round) 6:30am-6:30pm Harward Rec Center

Before School: 6:30-7:45am $9/day, $12/day

After School: 2:30-6:30pm $9/day, $12/day

Before & After School: 6:30-7:45am, 2:30-6:30pm, $14/day, $17/day Full Day: 6:30am-6:30pm $24/day, $27/day

Before School & Half Day (when offered by school): $18/day, $22/day

Half Day (when offered by school): 11:30am-6:30pm, $15/day, $18/day After school transportation Fee: $1/day

Snack and Lunch

Snacks are provided for program participants. Parents must provide their children with a lunch for the Full-Day program. Parents may choose to purchase a lunch through the Rec Center. Meal is provided by either Subway or Pizza Hut. Cost is $3.50/lunch, $16/5-punch card, or $30/10-punch card.

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Enjoy swimming, court games, rock climbing, & more!

Lock In for Kids

Sponsored by Domino’s Pizza Stay locked in at the Harward Rec Center all night and enjoy movies, swimming, games, and a pizza party. Male and female supervisors will be with the children all night. Children should bring a sleeping bag, swimsuit, towel, and clothes to sleep in. Ages 6-12 December 31 (New Year’s Eve) 7pm Saturday-8am Sunday February 3 7pm Friday-8am Saturday Harward Rec Center Member $25, Non-Member $30

Lock in Guidelines

• Parents or legal guardian must register child(ren) for the event. • Parents must check child in with staff upon arrival. • Register by 7pm the day before the event to avoid a $5 late fee. • Children must be picked up by 8am the next morning. • $5 late fee applies each 1/2 hour after 8:05am. • Vending machines will NOT be available after 10pm. Please no energy drinks.

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ABRAKADOODLE – Kids on Canvas®

A unique art program that teaches children about painting on a variety of canvas surfaces with acrylics. Canvas paper, canvas board and stretched canvas will be used. Master artists, such as Renoir, Laurel CANCELLED Burch and Sam Francis will be introduced, along with vocabulary and technique. Ages 6-12 January 21 February 18 March 18 10-11am Harward Rec Center Member $35, Non-Member $39 Instructor: ABRAKADOODLE of Boise

American Red Cross Babysitter Training

In this one-day class learn information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents and guardians. Course includes handbook, Emergency Reference Guide and CD with fun activities and support resources. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Red Cross Babysitter Training certification card. Please bring a sack lunch. Ages 11-15 January 14 March 18 April 15 9am-2pm Harward Rec Center Member $66, Non-Member $78

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Weekends, summers, and holidays o plus C.D.L. training is provided.

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Munchin’ Munchkins

Join this toddler cooking class! Classes will include instruction, hands-on experience measuring, pouring, mixing, cutting, and creating fun foods to eat. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Ages 2-4 January 24-February 7 Tuesdays 11-11:45am Harward Rec Center Member $28, Non-Member $33

Gingerbread Kids

Come create some gingerbread men worth telling a story about! We’ll provide the cookies, frosting, an assortment of edibles, and you bring the imagination. Each participant will take home 5 cookies. Children 5 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3-12 December 17 11:30am-12pm Harward Rec Center Member $12, Non-Member $15

Spring Sprinkles

Come create some fun flowers! We’ll provide the cookies, frosting and an assortment of edibles, and you bring the imagination. Each participant will take home 5 cookies. Children 5 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3-12 March 4 11:30am-12pm Harward Rec Center Member $12, Non-Member $15

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E-Sports: Tournaments

Join us for our E-Sports (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros Ultimate) Nintendo Switch tournaments series. Although competitive in nature, this tournament series is meant to be fun for all ages and will no doubt have many levels of skill present. Tournaments will be double elimination with pool play to determine seeding. Winner will receive a prize.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart will be 150 cc, Smart Steering and Auto Acceleration will be turned off, and no CPU’s.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Super Smash Bros Ultimate will have a 7-minute time limit with 3 stocks per game. Contact for additional rules and stages. Ages 9 & up January 17: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe February 17: Super Smash Ultimate April 15: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 1-5pm Harward Recreation Center Member $12, Non-Member $15 Registration due 2 days prior to event date

Harward Rec Center Preschool

Early childhood education is the first building block for a lifetime love of learning! Preschool classes at the Harward Rec Center are offered for ages 3 and 4. Teacher bios can be found on our website on the “Staff Directory” page. Classes are ongoing, for more information about classes and availability please call 208-468-5858. Registration for 2023-2024 school year will begin May 5 at 8am.

Junior Master Gardener Adventures

Nampa Recreation Department has partnered with The University of Idaho Extension 4H for this Outside the Box Junior Master Gardener Adventure. This fun gardening class will introduce kids to what plants need to live and grow through hands on activities. Ages 5-8 March 28-30 10-11:30am Harward Rec Center Member $10, Non-Member $15

Explorers of the Deep

Nampa Recreation Department has partnered with The University of Idaho Extension 4H for this Outside the Box Explorers of the Deep. This STEM Challenge will explore the interconnections between the ocean and humans – even if you live in the desert! Ages 9-13 March 28-30 12:30-2pm Harward Rec Center Member $10, Non-Member $15

SPIKE LEGO & Donuts!

LEGO bricks and donuts? Life doesn’t get any better! Enjoy a provided donut while we check out this new and fun way to combine your love of LEGO with easy coding. SPIKE has colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch. SPIKE Prime will engage kiddos through playful learning activities like LEGO Break Dancer, Robotic Arm or Racing Car. These activities and more will having kids thinking critically and solving complex problems, regardless of their learning level. Ages 9-12 Session I: January 14-February 18 Session II: April 1-May 6 Saturdays 9-11am Harward Rec Center Member $60, Non-Member $65

LEGO Animation

Come create and build a mini movie set out of LEGO bricks, minifigures and anything else to help create your own animated movie! Children will use technology to make that perfect LEGO animated movie with complete editing capabilities, effects, music, and narration all through iMovie and Stop Motion. Children will be paired up in this class so that filming and editing can all be done through timely and efficient teamwork. All movies will be posted to a private YouTube channel so that friends and family will be able to view as well. Ages 8-14 March 27-31 9am-12pm Harward Rec Center Member $90, Non-Member $97.50

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Soccer Tykes

These youth soccer classes are designed to encourage a sense of empowerment and self confidence in kids using a variety of fun soccer enriched games. The skilled instructors will use their experience at collegiate and professional level to aid athletes in being ready to perform at their highest potential. Some parent participation during class will be required. Session I: January 7-February 11 Session II: March 18-April 22 9-9:50am (Ages 2-3) 10-10:50am (Ages 4-5) 11-11:50pm (Ages 6-7) Saturdays Harward Rec Center Member $69, Non-Member $79 Instructed by: Elite International Soccer

Tots and Tykes

Come join the FUN and keep your toddler moving. This program will introduce and reinforce sport skills through ageappropriate warm-up, stretching and fun games. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Ages 2-4 February 21-March 14 Tuesdays 11am-11:45am Harward Rec Center Member $20, Non-Member $22

Short Sports

Children will enjoy trying a variety of sports without committing to a full session of one sport. Young boys and girls will be introduced to sports such as: t-ball, soccer, dodgeball, frisbee and more. March 11-April 15 Ages 3-4: 9:30-10:10am Ages 5-8: 10:20-11am Saturdays Harward Rec Center Member $20, Non-Member $25 Register by March 10 at 7pm

Homeschool P.E.

Homeschool P.E. is a great way to get your children active and develop social skills while having fun with their peers! The Harward Rec Center offers a comprehensive Physical Education Program for homeschooled children. 3rd Quarter: January 10-March 7 4th Quarter: March 14-May 16 (No Class March 28) Tuesdays Grades K-1 9-9:45am Grades 2-3 10-10:45am Grades 4-6 11-11:45am Grades 7-12 Noon-12:45pm* *6 student minimum Member $50/quarter Non-Member $55/quarter First child=Full price (each additional child in the family will receive a $5 class discount)

The Big Dill Pickleball Spring Break Camp

The world’s fastest-growing sport is now a spring break camp your kids will love. Pickleball has been described as a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Day campers are taught the fundamentals of serving and receiving the ball, volleying, dinking, positioning, and scoring. This camp is led by a highly trained team of coaches and instructors who are carefully chosen to ensure each camper’s safety, skill development, and individual enjoyment. Ages 11-17 March 27-30 10-11am Midway Park Pickleball Courts $40

Youth Sports Contact List

Nampa Premiere Soccer Club www.namparemiersoccerclub.com Nampa Optimist Youth Football www.nampaoptimistfootball.org Nampa Girls Fast Pitch Softball www.nampapridesoftball.org Nampa Babe Ruth nampababeruth.com Nampa Valley Little League www.nampavalleylittleleague.com Nampa P.A.L. www.nampapal.org Football, Outdoors program, Strength Club and S.O.A.R.S

Nampa Swim Team www.nstsharks.com (208) 422-7077

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