Pierce County Parks 2022 Spring/Summer Adventure Guide + Calendar

ADVENTURE

SPRING/SUMMER 2022 April | May | June | July | August

GUIDE + CALENDAR

Summer Ice Skating

CHASE THE RAINBOW RUN!

Family Campout

Kite Festival!

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Family Kite Flying Food Trucks and More!

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1 Family Bingo 2 FREE Night

Gather your friends and family for our annual Family Bingo Night at the Environmental Services Building in University Place. This is a great opportunity for families to participate in a safe, fun, kid-friendly event with prizes awarded after each game. Please bring your own highlighter or bingo dauber to join-in on the fun and excitement! Increase your odds by purchasing extra game cards at the door. Concessions & a delicious Food Truck will be onsite! Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Frontier Park Yard Sale

We are not horsing around when we say don’t worry about the weather at this “yard” sale because it will be held in the horse barns at Frontier Park. Come down and check out the biggest “barn” yard sale in Graham featuring over 80 sellers. Please no early arrivals.

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Pitch In For Parks is partnering with Earth Day South Sound to give away free trees. Stop by for a free tree and pollinator seeds! 📅April 13 / 11:00 am / W 💲Free 📍Meridian Habitat Park

📅April 2 / 9:00 am-3:00 pm / Sat 💲Free Admission & Parking 🙂all ages 📍Frontier Park - Horse Barns

16855 📅April 1 / 6:30-9:30 pm / Fri 💲Fee: $5/person, 3yr & under are free 🙂all ages 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park Environmental Services Building

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Worry about one less thing this Easter by purchasing a Bunny Bundle! These Easter themed baskets include 15 filled eggs, crafts and activities - perfect for your own egg hunt at home. Bundles are geared for youth ages 4 and up. This is lieu of our annual Egg Hunt. Pick up will be at the Plaza located in the Central Meadow.

Follow the signs!

16854 📅April 16 / 10:00 am-1:00 pm / Sa 💲Fee: $10/bundle 🙂4yr+ 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park Central Meadow Plaza

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Pitch In For Parks is partnering with Earth Day South Sound to give away free trees. Stop by for a free tree and pollinator seeds! 📅April 22 / 11:00 am / Fri 💲Free 📍Cross Park

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Volunteer based program through the partnership of Pierce County Parks and McLendon Hardware.

Come out rain or shine and help us clean up a community park. We’ll be mulching and removing weeds to prepare the site for the upcoming summer.

17192 📅April 19 / 10:00 am-12:00 pm / Tu 💲Free - Volunteer! 🙂all ages (under 15 w/parent) 📍Spanaway Park

This fun and scenic race on the Foothills Trail is open to people of all ages and abilities. The 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified and chip timed. The 1/2 Marathon is chip-timed. The Foothills Trail in Orting is paved and provides flat areas with easy slopes. All runner receive a race bib and medal. Refreshments available courtesy of Tacoma Boys Markets . Please bring your own water bottle. Runners must complete the course in four hours to be officially timed.

17405 🏃 1/2 M 📅April 23 / 7:00 am check-in / 8:30 am Start / Sa 17406 🏃 10K 📅April 23 / 7:15 am check-in / 8:45 am Start / Sa 17407 🏃 5K 📅April 23 / 7:30 am check-in / 9:00 am Start / Sa 💲Fee: $30/13yr+, $15/12yr & under 🙂all ages 📍Foothills Trail - Orting Main City Park No Day Of Race Entry - Pre-Register by April 15

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29 Family Dance

Put on your dancing shoes and get your family out on the dance floor for some fun. All ages welcome, come prepared to dance the night away. An array of music that will please all age groups and tastes!

Light refreshment will be provided.

17250 📅April 29 / 6:00-9:00 pm / Fri 💲Fee: $8/person 🙂all ages 📍Meridian Habitat Park

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WTA Presents: Spring Hiking

Lidford Playground Ribbon Cutting

17400 📅May 7 / 10:00 - 11:00 am / Sat 🙂all ages 📍Meridian Habitat Park

📅May 7 / 11:00 am - 1:00 pm / Sat 💲Free 🙂all ages 📍Lidford Playfield www.piercecountywa.gov/parksprojects

After the dark days of winter, spring is bringing birdsong, bright green grass and best of all more light! If you’re ready to hit the trail, be sure to join this presentation by Washington Trails Association. They’ve got everything you need to find your next excellent spring hike, as well as tips on what to pack for it, so you’ll be dry, warm and happy on trail. 💲Fee: $4/family

Pierce County Parks and Council worked together to bring a new playground to Lidford. The new playground includes play equipment and fall surfacing as well as concrete curbing, an ADA access ramp and a concrete connection to Lidford’s gravel walking path. Come and celebrate with us during the grand opening and ribbon cutting.

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May Blades

US Figure Skating Competition hosted by the Lakewood Winter Club.

Please visit their website for information. 📅May 20-22 💲Free for spectators 🙂all ages 📍Sprinker Recreation Center www.lakewoodwinterclub.com

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Pitch In For Parks

Volunteer based program through the partnership of Pierce County Parks and McLendon Hardware. Come out rain or shine and help us clean up a community park. Time to do summer cleaning at Chambers Creek Canyon. We’ll hike the trail, pull some ivy and blackberry species, along with some selected trail rock stacking to show this canyon a little love.

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Ashford Park Summer Celebration

Summer is finally here! Kick off the season with this family celebration at Ashford Park with yard games, crafts, music, snacks and fun.

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24-25 Tacoma Highland Games

Please visit their website for information. 🙂all ages 📍Frontier Park www.tacomagames.org

💲Fee: Free

17189 📅June 11 / 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / Sat 💲Fee: Free - volunteer! 🙂all ages 📍Seeley Lake Park

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Water Lantern Festival Please visit their website for information.

📅June 11 / 6:00 - 10:00 pm / Sat 🙂all ages 📍Spanaway Park www.waterlanternfestival.com/tacoma.php

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ecial Events 25 Donut Dash 5K

Tacoma Highland Games at Frontier Park.

Who doesn’t LOVE donuts! Enjoy a donut pit stop on the trail and more when you cross the finish line! Enjoy a pre-race warm up hosted by Jazzercise, take a photo at the photobooth, lawn games, coffee and snacks! Each participant receives a keepsake medal. The 5K course is USATF certified and chip timed. Results will be made available once you cross the finish line and will be posted on our website the week after the race. The Foothills Trail in Orting is paved and provides flat areas with easy slopes and a beautiful view of Mt. Rainier. Check in begins at 8:30 am with the drop in Jazzercise warm up beginning at 8:45-9:25 am. Participants must pre-register. T-shirts are not available for this race.

17431 🏃 In-person 📅June 25 / 8:30 am check-in / 9:30 am Start / Sat 17432 🏃 Virtual 📅June 24-26 / anytime / Fri-Sun 🙂all ages 📍Foothills Trail - Orting Main City Park 💲Fee: In-Person $30/13yr+, $15/12yr & under, Virtual $20 No Day Of Race Entry - Pre-Register by June 13

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Our “Pooch Paw-Ty” celebrates National Dog Party Day - recognizing dogs, their people, and the power of play! Planned events include: Pierce County Sheriff K9 team visit, a scavenger hunt, peanut butter doggie art, pet photos, various vendors, America’s Next Top Dog costume contest, doggie play area and so much more.

17459 📅June 25 / 10:00 am - 1:00 pm / Sat 💲Fee: $25/Pre-Registered, $30/at event 🙂all ages 📍South Hill Community Park

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A movie in the park at Chambers Creek Regional Park.

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Come Fly A Kite!

Bring your family/household members and fly a kite! Enjoy the great weather (and breeze) in the Central Meadow with wide open areas perfect for kite flying. No kite? No problem! Pre-purchase a kite kit online with us and build it yourself at the park! On the day of the event, pick up your kits at our Parks booth. 📅July 2 / 10:00 am - 1:00 pm / Sat 💲Free 🪁Kite Kits: $4 🙂all ages 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park - Central Meadow www.piercecountywa.gov/kitedays

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Volunteer based program through the partnership of Pierce County Parks and McLendon Hardware. Come out rain or shine and help us clean up a community park. We will be sprucing up the Grand View Trail, removing invasive blackberry plants and selective trail rock stacking for safety and enhancing the natural environment 17190 📅June 11 / 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / Sat 💲Fee: Free - volunteer! 🙂all ages 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park

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Come join the fun in decorating the paved trails with a small team of family or friends. Each group will have access to a personal spot on the trail. All supplies are provided and the paved trail is your canvas! A creative theme will be passed along to the artists upon check-in. 📅July 9 / 11:00 am - 1:00 pm / Sat 💲Fee: $3/group 🙂all ages 📍Meridian Habitat Park www.piercecountywa.gov/parks

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ecial Events 15, 22, 29 FREE 23 FREE Movies in the Park

Grab a blanket and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly Movies in the Park on our jumbo screen. Come early for preshow activities, games, and concessions. The July 15th movie is a dog-friendly movie; all non-aggressive dogs are welcome. All movies are FREE showings thanks to the generosity of our local sponsors Windermere Professional Partners Puyallup - Canyon Road & Meridian.

Clifford th Big Red Dog 📅July 15 / Fri Luca 📅July 22 / Fri Sing 2 📅July 29 / Fri 7:00 pm pre-show activities / Movies begin at dusk 🙂all ages 📍Meridian Habitat Park 💲Free

Bark by the Bay

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Chambers Creek Regional Park is excited to host a brand new dog festival event for you and your furry friend! Enjoy the scenic views of Puget Sound, explore the paved trails, and connect with local businesses that enrich our community by providing benefits and methods to improve quality of life for you and your pet. This dog festival will feature canine and human vendors, exclusive giveaways, food trucks for you and your pet, amazing pet demos, there will even be adorable pets for you to adopt... and so much more! An event filled Pacific Northwest summer day with your canine by the bay. 📅July 23 / 10:00 am - 4:00 pm / Sat 💲Free Admission, $10/car parking www.piercecountywa.gov/parks 🙂all ages 📍Cambers Creek Regional Park

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Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt

The Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt is a participating Pierce County Trails Day activity highlighting the beautiful Foothills trail in a fun and interactive way. Families are invited to search for rubber duckies that have been hidden along the Foothills Trail. Each duck has a QR code on the bottom providing clues to the next duck’s location. Find all the ducks and qualify for a fantastic surprise prize!

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Come join the fun in decorating the paved trails with a small team of family or friends. Each group will have access to a personal spot on the trail. All supplies are provided and the paved trail is your canvas!

A creative theme will be passed along to the artists upon check-in.

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Please visit their website for information.

Join Pierce County Parks as we welcome back our 7th Annual Kite Festival with two fun-filled days! The entire family will be captivated by the amazing kite demonstrations, family kite flying, food trucks and other fun activities for the entire family.

📍Ashford County Park https://www.facebook.com/rainiermusicfest

📅Aug 6-7 / Sat/Sun 💲Free | $10/parking 🙂all ages 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park www.piercecountywa.gov/kitefest

📅Aug 6 / 11:00 am-1:00 pm / Sat 💲Fee: $3/group 🙂all ages 📍Meridian Habitat Park www.piercecountywa.gov/parks

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pecial Events 8-14 122nd 11-14 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

Please visit their website for information. 📍Chambers Bay Golf Course www.chambersbaygolf.com

Pierce County Fair

Please visit their website for information. 📍Frontier Park www.piercecountyfair.com

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Kite Festival at Chambers Creek Regional Park.

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Volunteer based program through the partnership of Pierce County Parks and McLendon Hardware.

Come out rain or shine and help us clean up a community park. Help us keep the walking trail loop clean and clear by removing invasive species.

17191 📅Aug 13 / 10:00 am-12:00 pm /Sat 💲Fee: Free - volunteer! 🙂all ages 📍Seeley Lake Park

Unleash your inner superhero! Use your strength, smarts, and courage to power through our superhero-themed challenge course. Suit up, show up, and save the day!

Superheroes will be able to select a challenge course start time upon registration. Every participant will be invited to create a mask and will receive a certificate of completion.

They’ll even have the opportunity to have their picture taken with a real superhero! Choose a specific start time for your little superhero when you register.

17252 10:00 - 11:00 am 17253 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 📅Aug 15 /Sat 💲Fee: $10/child 🙂5-10yr 📍Frontier Park

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20-21 Family Campout

Enjoy a night sleeping under the stars. We’ll provide a host of activities including lawn games, family activities, Lego building with Brickz 4 Kidz® and a PG rated movie when it’s dark! Saturday dinner will be provided by Boss Mama’s Kitchen with s’mores to follow. Enjoy continental breakfast in the morning. Bring your tent (no campers or RVs), blankets, flashlights and lanterns and get ready for a great time in the outdoors with family and friends. Space is limited, register early! Sorry, no pets allowed.

17430 📅Aug 20-21 / 1:30 pm check in / Sat/Sun 💲Fee: $25/18yr+, $20/1-17yr 🙂all ages📍Chambers Creek Regional Park www.piercecountywa.gov/familycampout

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It’s time to get COLORFUL! Before the race starts, we’ll get ready with a group color throw in the central meadow. Color, bubble, water stations, balloon and tassel arches will be placed along the course for extra colorful pizazz. The 5K course is USATF certified and chip timed. The trail is fully paved and offers challenging hills. Enjoy a pre-race warm up hosted

by Jazzercise, take a photo at the photobooth, lawn games, coffee and snacks! Each participant will receive a keepsake medal. Participants must pre-register.

17433 🏃 In-person 📅Aug 27 / 8:30 am check-in / 9:30 am Start / Sat 17434 🏃 Virtual 📅Aug 26-28 / anytime / Fri-Sun 🙂all ages 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park - Central Meadow 💲Fee: In-Person $30/13yr+, $15/12yr & under, Virtual $20 No Day Of Race Entry - Pre-Register by Aug 15

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Family Campout at Chambers Creek Regional Park.

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Join us for the first annual Spana’Jam Music, Food and Classic Car show at Spanaway Regional Park. Start the day off with a stroll through the aisles of vintage vehicles, meet the owners and vote for your favorite vehicle! After you have worked up an appetite you can visit one of the many Food Trucks that will be serving up yummy eats for you to enjoy! Don’t forget to bring your blankets and chairs so you can grab a spot of grass to enjoy the sounds of Summer brought you to by our musical offerings compliments of our mobile stage setup! It’s definitely the place to be as we celebrate the last days of summer!

📅Aug 27 / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / Sat 💲Free | $3/car parking 🙂all ages 📍Spanaway Park www.piercecountywa.gov/parks

CARSTAR Hit-Tech Collision Classic Car and Truck Show

The 19th Annual CARSTAR Hi-Tech Collision Classic Car & Truck Show will be held during the Spana’jam Festival. The show entry is open to all classic vehicle years 1990 and older. Collector show t-shirts available for $10/shirt pre-sale. 📅Aug 27 / 8:00 am-3:00 pm / Sat 📍Spanaway Park - during Spana’Jam! 17402 💲Classic Car Enrty Fee: $15/car by Aug 15 | $20/car at event 17403 💲Car Related Vendor Fee: $45/10x10 space by Aug 15

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WALK IN LOCATIONS: Sprinker Recreation Center Spanaway Regional Park 14824 C St S, Tacoma, WA 98444 (253) 798-4000 | Mon - Sun | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Frederickson Community Center Stan & Joan Cross Park 4420 Military Road E, Tacoma, WA 98446 (253) 798-4055 | Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Meridian Habitat Park & Center 14422 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98375 (253) 798-4049 | Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Environmental Services Building Chambers Creek Regional Park 9850 64th St W, University Place, WA 98467 (253) 798-4141 | Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION • • • • • • •

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Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise stated.

All fees are due at the time of registration.

No “on-site” registration will be taken by instructors.

All classes/programs have a minimum and maximum enrollment.

Registration is required prior to posted dealines to ensure class minimums are met.

Third party ticket/registrations are not endorsed or accepted.

We will make every attempt to increase maximum enrollment and/or add additional program offerings when there is a waiting list.

There is a $25 service fee for all returned checks and declined credit cards.

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ACTIVITIES

FULL OR CANCELLED CLASSES: Classes may fill quickly or classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If you have registered for a class that must be cancelled you will be contacted and entitled to a full refund. Please feel free to contact Pierce County Parks Administration Office or Sprinker Recreation Center the day before your class starts to make sure the class has not been cancelled.

PAYMENT: Pre-payment is required at the time all activitiy registrations or reservations are made. We accept VISA, MasterCard, cash and checks payable to Pierce County Parks. Please Note: a $25 NSF fee will be added on returned checks.

ACCOMMODATIONS: To request an accommodation, please call 253-798-4177.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: All participants should have their own medical insurance to cover any injuries sustained while participating in any Pierce County Parks activity. Pierce County will not be financially responsible for any medical expenses.

PHOTO/VIDEO NOTICE: Pierce County Parks staff may video record or take photos of participants in programs and special events, or people in or on park properties.Those recordings and photos may be used for promotional purposes in print, on television, on our website or social media platforms.

Holiday Administrative Office Closures: Memorial Day Juneteenth Obs Independence Day

Mon, May 30 Mon, June 20 Mon, July 4

INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of severe weather conditions it is the participant’s responsibility to contact the center regarding the status of classes, meetings or activities.

FAIR PLAY IN COMMUNITY SPORTS: Pierce County specifically prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of gender in the operation, conduct or administration of its community athletics programs for youth and adults.

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GENERAL REFUND POLICY: A request for a full refund will be granted only if the request is presented before the first class begins. After classes have started, your refund request will be issued on a prorated basis, however no refunds will be issued after the start of the 3rd class. Refund requests must be presented 24 hours prior to one-day seminar/workshops. We regret that refunds cannot be made for programs, classes, clinics or trips consisting of 4 or less sessions unless approved by the Supervisor.

Please call for specific program refund policies.

LIABILITY RELEASE WAIVER: Registering for any of our programs implies you have read, understood and agree to the following: For and in consideration of permission to participate in the recreation activity, I the undersigned participant (if over age 18) or parent or guardian (if participant is under 18) completely release and agree to indemnify and hold Pierce County and its employees, its hired or contracted instructors and any other person, volunteers or organizations affiliated with Pierce County in connection with this recreation activity harmless from and against any and all liability for any injury or damage from negligence or otherwise which may be suffered by the participant arising out of or in any way connected with this recreation activity. I realize that recreation activities have an inherent risk of physical injury. If the participant has any physical ailments or conditions which might affect his/her health by participating in the activity, I have consulted a physician or other medical authority and received permission to participate. I understand that photographs/videos taken of Parks and Recreation Programs may be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation for promoting our programs, classes, events, in print, tv, or on the website.

DISCLAIMER: This Adventure Guide is a general schedule of programs, activities, and events. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For updated information, call 253-798-4177 or visit us online at www.piercecountywa.gov/parks.

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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Camps nSummer Science SeaCamp

Summer Science SeaCamp, with Foss Waterway Seaport and Pierce County Parks, offers a chance to explore the worlds of the beach and sea in new ways that bring science to life! We will take beach explorations and conduct science tests on what we find. SeaCamp encourages a personal connection with the marine environment and the life it supports, so that campers learn to love and take care of nature and the environment while exploring, playing and practicing science.

17447 Plankton Discovery 📅July 12 / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm / Tu 17448 Curious Critters 📅July 14 / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm / Th 17449 Urban Stormwater 📅July 19 / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm / Tu 17450 Whale Whereabouts 📅July 21 / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm / Th 🙂9-12yr 📍Foss Waterway Seaport

💲Fee: $45 💲Fee: $45 💲Fee: $45 💲Fee: $45

nSummer Eco-Camp

Campers need to be ready for a week of action-packed, outdoor adventures as they explore the natural environments of Pierce County Parks. Handson activities, exploration, free-play, and outdoor games will be incorporated each day to help nurture a desire of caring and respect for our natural and human-made environments. Each park’s unique features and opportunities will guide each camp’s experience. Please check out the specific details for each location when registering.

17246 📅June 27-July 1 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm / M-F 17247 📅July 11-15 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm / M-F 17248 📅Aug 1-5 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm / M-F 17249 📅Aug 15-19 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm / M-F 🙂8-11yr 💲Fee: $120

📍Frontier Park - Shelter #3 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park 📍Cross Park - Hay Barn 📍Spanaway Park - Shelter C

nBricks 4 Kidz LEGO® Camp - Introduction to Coding with Scratch 3

Most kids love to play video games, watch animations, and build with LEGO® Bricks. But what if you could combine all that with learning how to control the action yourself, by learning how to code your own games, animations, and control LEGO® Models with a computer!

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This NEW for 2022 camp is designed for kids with little to no coding experience, especially if they are LEGO® lovers looking to expand their horizons and learn the language of tomorrow: programming.

We use Scratch 3 -- an amazing code environment developed at MIT especially for kids. Scratch 3 curriculum is used at many levels educationally, from Elementary school on up to high school, and it’s a great way to expand your child’s play time into a foundation for career potential! Kids will spend time on computers and tablets, but no, we don’t expect them to sit in front of a device for 3 hours!

We swap activities about every 20 minutes so that kids are getting up, stretching, and doing creative building activities, mixed in with learning how to code. Campers should already have good reading skills.

Not sure if your child can keep up, or not sure if they will have enough to keep them busy? The Bricks 4 Kidz® approach to teaching code is fun and helps kids self-pace, so that they are challenged, but not frustrated, and able to learn and apply more each day.

All campers make and take home a custom mini-figure and photo collage of the week’s experience.

Please bring a snack and water bottle. Also register for the afternoon Bricks 4 Kidz® LEGO® Camp: Video Game Design and get a full day of supervision 8:30am-4:30pm at no extra charge (bring your lunch).

17231 📅Aug 29-Sept 2 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-F 🙂7-11yr 📍Sprinker Recreation Center - Alder Room

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nBricks 4 Kidz LEGO® Camp - Video Game Design with Scratch 3

Maybe you’ve already got the basics down, or maybe you’re a quick learner, and you’re ready to take your coding skills to the next level. Each day we’ll deconstruct a classic video game type, to examine what makes it work, and then build our own unique playable versions.

In this NEW for 2022 camp, we use Scratch 3 -- an amazing code environment developed at MIT especially for kids. Scratch 3 curriculum is used at many levels educationally, from Elementary school on up to high school, and it’s a great way to expand your child’s play time into a foundation for career potential! Kids will spend time on computers and tablets, but no, we don’t expect them to sit in front of a device for 3 hours! We swap activities about every 20 minutes so that kids are getting up, stretching, and doing creative building activities, mixed in with learning how to code. Campers should already have good reading skills.

Not sure if your child can keep up, or not sure if they will have enough to keep them busy? The Bricks 4 Kidz® approach to teaching code is fun and helps kids self-pace, so that they are challenged, but not frustrated, and able to learn and apply more each day.

All campers make and take home a custom mini-figure and photo collage of the week’s experience. Please bring a snack and water bottle. Also register for the morning Bricks 4 Kidz® LEGO® Camp: Introduction to Coding and get a full day of supervision 8:30am-4:30pm at no extra charge (bring your lunch).

17243 📅Aug 29-Sept 2 / 1:00 - 4:00 pm / M-F 🙂7-11yr 📍Sprinker Recreation Center - Alder Room

💲Fee: $225

nBricks 4 Kidz LEGO® Camp - Robotics Inventor

This exciting NEW for 2022 camp is geared for all inventors ages 6-12 whether experienced or not. Bricks 4 Kidz® utilizes LEGO® robotics technologies, programming, and their own unique robot model plans. Each day campers build the robot of the day with a programmable hub, motors, and sensors, use computers to code it, then play, experiment, and modify it or build something new. Learning the power of invention equips them at an early age to succeed in a technology-based marketplace. They’ll think it’s fun, you’ll know it’s educational, too! All campers make and take home a custom mini-figure and photo collage of the week’s experience. Please bring a snack and water bottle.

17373 📅July 11-15 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-F 🙂6-12yr 📍Meridian Habitat Park

💲Fee: $225

nBricks 4 Kidz LEGO® Camp - Brick Galaxy Far, Far Away

This camp is brand new for 2022! A long time ago in a pile of LEGO® bricks in the living room…the forces of an evil galactic empire grapple with a group of small rebels (they are mini-figures, after all!) Some are masters of a mysterious force, others have hope and determination, an others are just bumbling droids that keep popping in for comic relief. Who is that baby with the pointy green ears? May the Brick be with you in this Star Wars inspired camp, as we get ready to take over the galaxy…the Bricks 4 Kidz® way! All campers make and take home a custom mini-figure and photo collage of the week’s experience. Please bring a snack and water bottle.

17376 📅July 11-15 / 1:00 - 4:00 pm / M-F 🙂6-12yr 📍Meridian Habitat Park

💲Fee: $225

nBricks 4 Kidz LEGO® Camp - Full Day

A full day of LEGO® fun? Yes, please! Get 2 full camps each day plus extended supervised creative building hours. Plus get half-hour early drop off, supervised lunch hour, and half hour late pick-up-a $600 value! All campers make and take home a custom mini-figure and photo collage of the week’s experience. Please bring a lunch, 2 snacks and water bottle.

17377 📅July 11-15 / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm / M-F 💲Fee: $395 🙂6-12yr 📍Meridian Habitat Park In the morning, become an inventor building and programming actual robots using LEGO® Technology. In the afternoon, may the force be with your building Star Wars inspired spaceships, droids, characters, and more using LEGO® Bricks and Motors. 📅Aug 29-Sept 2 / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm / M-F 💲Fee: $395 17244 🙂7-11yr 📍Sprinker Recreation Center In the morning, learn how to code your own games, animations, and control LEGO® Models with a computer. In the afternoon, we’ll deconstruct a classic video game type, to examine what makes it work, and then build our own unique playable versions. Throughout the day we’ll also take time to build models using LEGO® Bricks.

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SPORTS Camps

nChallenger Sports Tiny Tykes Soccer Camp

Tiny Tykes is a new and exciting program focusing on the development of children aged 3-5 years old. Our soccer experts and child development professionals have designed an innovative curriculum that introduces young soccer stars to the basic skills needed in soccer as well as developing their motor, social and psychological skills. Our international and locally-based soccer staff are experts at working with young children and will combine soccer with fun games, stories, and activities that keep your children entertained and enthused! All players receive a free ball and t-shirt.

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📅June 27-July 1 / 8:00 - 9:00 am / M-F 📍Frontier Park Park - South Grass 📅July 11-15 / 8:00 - 9:00 am / M-F 📍Heritage Recreation Center - Field D - CANCELLED 📅Aug 1-5 / 8:00 - 9:00 am / M-F 📍South Hill Community Park - Fields 1 & 2 💲Fee: $116

nChallenger Sports International Soccer Camp

Join the Challenger Sports International coaching team for three exciting and fun-packed weeks of soccer this year right here in Pierce County! Explore the cultures, games and activities of the world’s top soccer-playing nations through Challengers’ unique curriculum and highly energetic coaches. Players will learn tricks, skills, and tactics throughout the week and showcase their skills in our ever-popular Camp World Cup! Campers must provide their own sack lunch/snacks/water bottle etc. All campers receive a free t-shirt and soccer ball!

17384 📅June 27-July 1 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-F 17408 📅June 27-July 1 / 1:00 - 4:00 pm / M-Th 17388 📅July 11-15 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-F 17409 📅July 11-15 / 1:00 - 4:00 pm / M-Th 17391 📅Aug 1-5 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-F 17410 📅Aug 1-5 / 1:00 - 4:00 pm / M-Th 🙂7-14yr 💲Fee: $200

📍Frontier Park - South Grass 📍Frontier Park - South Grass 📍Heritage Recreation Center - Field D - CANCELLED 📍Heritage Recreation Center - Field D - CANCELLED 📍South Hill Community Park - Fields 1 & 2 📍South Hill Community Park - Fields 1 & 2

17382 📅June 27-July / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm / M-F 17386 📅July 11-15 / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm / M-F 17389 📅Aug 1-5 / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm / M-F 🙂8-14yr 💲Fee: $260

📍Frontier Park - South Grass 📍Heritage Recreation Center - Field D - CANCELLED 📍South Hill Community Park - Fields 1 & 2

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nSkimboarding Camp

Want to try out skimboarding in an even safer way? Sign up for our new skimboarding pool camps! These have padded foam underneath with nonslip material on the pool floor, soft inflated siding, perfect water depth, and plenty of space to learn new moves for extra safety. Think of this as a slip-n-slide meant for skimboarding! We provide boards, water, snacks, and sunscreen! Kids are free to bring towels, additional snacks, water, and clothes as they please but we are not responsible for any lost or stolen merchandise. The tent will be monitored on a periodic basis.

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17461 📅June 28-July 1 / 11:00 am - 1:00 pm / Tu-F 17463 📅June 28-July 1 / 1:30 - 3:30 pm / Tu-F 17462 📅July 2 / 10:00 am - 3:00 pm / Sat 🙂4-18yr 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park - Event Lawn

💲Fee: $200 💲Fee: $200 💲Fee: $75

nSummer “Cool” Camp

Cool off this summer and learn to skate in just one week! The Summer Cool Camp includes skate rental, t-shirt, on-ice skill instruction, off-ice classes, intro to hockey, supervised practice times, broomball, on-ice games and ICE BUMPER CARS! Open to beginning ice skaters through beta level. Participants should wear socks, tennis shoes, long pants or leggings, and a t-shirt. Bring gloves, a warm jacket or sweatshirt, water bottle, and nutritious snack. All sport helmets are recommended.

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17468 📅Aug 1-5 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-F 🙂7-12yr 📍Sprinker Recreation Center - Ice Arena Registration Opens: May 4 - June 30

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💲Fee: $149

nDiscNW Ultimate Frisbee Camp

Ultimate frisbee is one of the fastest growing sports in the US, a non-contact field sport that combines elements of soccer, basketball, and hockey.

This camp is for all experience levels, all genders. Groups will be divided daily based on experience and age in order to best support all players in learning, staying safe, and having a great time. Camp will focus on learning the game of Ultimate Frisbee, building community connections, and having a great time outside with experienced coaches from the Pacific Northwest.

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17442 📅Aug 8-12 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm / M-F 🙂8-18yr 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park - Playfields

💲Fee: $150

nPuyallup Cheer Academy Camp

Puyallup Cheer Academy is excited to continue its partnership with Pierce County Parks by offering the community a cheer camp. Experienced coaches will focus on cheer technique, jumps, kicks and dance. At the end of the camp there will be a performance for the parents for the campers to showcase their new skills. All campers will receive a custom t-shirt. Puyallup Cheer Academy strives to provide a positive environment that allows participants to learn and build skills for the future.

17401 📅Aug 20 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Sat 🙂8-18yr 📍Meridian Habitat Park - Great Lawn

💲Fee: $50

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nSkyhawks Sports Academy® Multi-Sport Camps

Skyhawks Multi-sport programs are designed to introduce athletes to a variety of sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of two or three sports through skill based games and scrimmages.

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🏈⚽⛳Flag Football / Soccer / Golf 🏈⚽Flag Football / Soccer 🏈⚽Flag Football / Soccer ⚽⚾Soccer / Baseball ⚽⚾Soccer / Baseball

📅July 18-21 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-Th 📅July 25-29 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-F 📅July 25-29 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm / M-F 📅Aug 8-12 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-F 📅Aug 8-12 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm / M-F

📍Frontier Park - South Grass 📍South Hill Community Park 📍South Hill Community Park 📍Gonyea Playfield 📍Gonyea Playfield

💲Fee: $135 💲Fee: $145 💲Fee: $175 💲Fee: $145 💲Fee: $175

nSkyhawks Sports Academy® Mini-Hawk Camp

Athletes explore balance, movement and hand/eye coordination in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a focus on fun. All games and activities are performed at the athletes own pace.

17413 ⚾🏈⚽Baseball / Flag Football / Soccer 🙂4-7yr 📍Gonyea Playfield

📅Aug 15-18 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / M-Th

💲Fee: $135

nSkyhawks Sports Academy® Basketball Camp

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate athletes. Active session of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding make this one of our most popular programs.

17255 📅July 5-8 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm /Tu-F 💲Fee: $135 🙂7-12yr 📍Lakewood Community Center - Gym

nSkyhawks Sports Academy® Outdoor Volleyball Camp

All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. Our coaches will assist boys and girls in developing skills through game-speed drills and daily matches.

17256 📅July 11-15 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm /M-F 🙂6-12yr 📍Frontier Park - South Grass

💲Fee: $145

nSkyhawks Sports Academy® Flag Football Camp - Fueled by USA Fooball

Athletes learn skills on both sides of the football, including the core components of passing, catching, and defense-all in a fun and positive environment.

The program ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl!

17339 📅Aug 15-19 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm /M-F 🙂7-12yr 📍Meridian Habitat Park - Great Lawn

💲Fee: $175

nSteel Sports Soccer Camp

Every Steel Soccer camp has a mission to put Kids First in a healthy, fun and safe environment. Our goal is to teach the game and much more! Backed by our unique coaching system we have hundreds of camp options that will inspire & challenge each participant to improve their skills and learn valuable life lessons through soccer.

17436 📅July 18-22 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm /M-F 17437 📅July 18-22 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm /M-F 17438 📅Aug 1-5 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm /M-F 17439 📅Aug 1-5 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm /M-F 17440 📅Aug 22-26 / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm /M-F 17441 📅Aug 22-26 / 9:00 am - 3:00 pm /M-F 🙂5-15yr 📍Chambers Creek Regional Park - Playfields

💲Fee: $150 💲Fee: $220 💲Fee: $150 💲Fee: $220 💲Fee: $150 💲Fee: $220

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YOUTH & ADULT Programs nYouth Basketball League

This is a non-competitive recreation program. The focus is on positive self image, self confidence, sportsmanship, and physical skills. There are no try-outs, everyone plays regardless of ability.

This is not a program for highly skilled players that have previously played together.

PRACTICES/GAMES: Practices will be held one evening per week (Mon, Wed, or Fri) starting the week of May 9th for each team. All games will be played on Saturdays at the Lakewood Community Center and may be scheduled on the following dates: May 14, 21, June 4, 11, 18, 25 PARENT/COACH MEETING AND PLAYERS CLINIC: Orientation meeting for parents, kids and coaches-Saturday, May 7th from 12:30-1:30 pm for 5-6 years old and 1:45 pm-2:45 pm for 7-8 year s old at the Lakewood Community Center.

MANDATORY COACHES MEETING: Wednesday, May 4th at Meridian Habitat Park (14422 Meridian E Puyallup WA 98375) at 5:30pm. We are a volunteer based organization and rely on the support of volunteer coaches to ensure the success of our program. If you or someone you know can help support us by volunteering to coach in our program, please contact Meredith Smith at 253-798-4091.

Registration will be limited to the first 160 children who sign up on a first-come first-served basis. Ages are as of April 9, 2022.

17421 🙂5-6yr 📅May 7-June 25(see above) 💲Fee: $55 17422 🙂7-8yr 📅May 7-June 25(see above) 💲Fee: $55 📍Lakewood Community Center Register by May 1

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Bricks 4 Kidz® EV3 Robotics:

nCyber-Vehicles

Build and program real working robots! Using software while working on laptops, kids will program the robots they build using Bricks 4 Kidz® model plans and LEGO® technology to create exciting dynamic cyber-vehicles. Build and program a tracked tank-bot, a daring dragster, a high-tech tricycle, and a relentless rover. Join us for this action-packed 4-week class where kids learn real-life skills while having real-kid fun. All students take home a custom minifigure (kits are reused not taken home).

17464 📅April 21-May 12 / 4:30-5:30 pm / Th 💲Fee: $64 🙂9-12yr 📍Meridian Habitat Park Register by April 15

nRobo-Animals

Build and program real working robots! Using software while working on laptops, kids will program the robots they build using Bricks 4 Kidz® model plans and LEGO® technology to create amazing autonomous robo-animals. Build and program “K-9” the walking and barking dog, “Rab-Bot” the hopping rabbit, a creepy crawly spider, and an automated dog walker. Join us for this action-packed 4 week class where kids learn real-life skills while having real-kid fun. All students taken home a custom minifigure (kits are reused not taken home).

Explore Pierce County Parks in a whole new way!

Perfect for families looking to spend time outdoors, Agents of Discovery is a free, educational app to get youth active, engaged and learning about the world around them.

Challenges (or questions) are geo-triggered as kids walk the trail. The game is free to download and once downloaded does not require any data or WiFi to play. Download Agents of Discovery at Google Play or the App Store.

Discover missions in Ashford County Park, Frontier Park, Naches Trail Preserve, and Sprinker/Bresemann Forest.

17465 📅May 19-June 9 / 4:30-5:30 pm / Th 💲Fee: $64 🙂9-12yr 📍Meridian Habitat Park Register by April 15

Bricks 4 Kidz® Junior Robotics:

nCyber-Vehicles

Using software while working on laptops, kids will be able to program the robots they build using Bricks 4 Kidz® model plans and LEGO® technology to create exciting dynamic cyber-vehicles. Build and program a self-driving delivery truck, a personal pod that tumbles along, a dragster you can race, and a custom air show routine. This 4-week class provides a hands-on learning experience that actively involves young students in their own learning process while making lasting memories. All students take home a custom minifigure (kits are reused not taken home).

17466 📅April 22-May 13 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / Fri 💲Fee: $64 🙂6-10yr 📍Sprinker Recreation Center Register by April 15

nRobo-Animals

Using software while working on laptops, kids will be able to program the robots they build using Bricks 4 Kidz model plans and LEGO® technology to create amazing autonomous robo-animals. Build and program a charging rhino, a jumping cricket, a crazy caterpillar, and a flapping bird.

This 4-week class provides a hands-on learning experience that actively involves young students in their own learning process while making lasting memories. All students take home a custom minifigure (kits are reused not taken home).

Using Mobile Technology to Engage Children with Nature A study published in the academic journal Environment and behavior suggests technology can be used to promote engagement with nature and increase children’s enjoyment when experiencing local parks and surroundings.

Children in all three groups covered by the study experienced positive effects from the use of place-based education to connect them to the local environment.

See this peer-reviewed article in the academic journal Environment & Behavior by Maxine R. Crawford et al. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0013916516673870

17467 📅May 27-June 17 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / Fri 💲Fee: $64 🙂6-10yr 📍Sprinker Recreation Center Register by May 12

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nTae Kwon Do

Build self-discipline, agility, balance, strength and speed. Students are built from the inside out and must face strict standards for advancement including physical, mental and written tests. Learn Olympic style, traditional weapons and boxing training. This class is taught by career instructors with multiple years of experience.

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📅April 4-28 / 6:00 - 8:00 pm / M/Th 💲Fee: $45 | $35/each additional family member 📅May 2-27 / 6:00 - 8:00 pm / M/Th 💲Fee: $45 | $35/each additional family member 📅June 2-30 / 6:00 - 8:00 pm / M/Th 💲Fee: $45 | $35/each additional family member 📅July 7-28 / 6:00 - 8:00 pm / M/Th 💲Fee: $45 | $35/each additional family member 📅Aug 1-29 / 6:00 - 8:00 pm / M/Th 💲Fee: $45 | $35/each additional family member 📍Sprinker Recreation Center ⛔No Class May 30, July 4

nBelly Dance

Middle Eastern Belly Dance is a low-impact form of dance appropriate for all body types and backgrounds. Learn history, basic movements, isolation techniques, and more. No dance experience necessary. All ages, shapes, genders welcome. Come with a willingness to learn make new friends, laugh and have a good time.

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📅April 12-May 17 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / Tu 📅May 31-July 5 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / Tu 📅July 19-Aug 23 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / Tu 📍Sprinker Recreation Center

💲Fee: $55 💲Fee: $55 💲Fee: $55

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📅April 13-May 18 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / W 📅June 1-July 6 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / W 📅July 20-Aug 24 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / W 📍Cross Park - Frederickson Community Center

💲Fee: $55 💲Fee: $55 💲Fee: $55

nJazzercise®

Jazzercise® offers group fitness classes for all levels. Our classes incorporate HIIT cardio dance moves with strength training for the ultimate full-body workout that can slay your wellness goals. Registration is required. Contact southhilljazzercise@yahoo.com for registration. 📅April 4-Sept 1 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm / M/Tu/Th 📍Meridian Habitat Park - Auditorium 📍Meridian Habitat Park - Auditorium 📅April 12-July 7 / 10:00 - 11:00 am / Tu/Th 📅July 11-29 / 10:00 - 11:00 am / Tu/Th 📍Cross Park - Frederickson Community Center 📅Aug 1-5 / 10:00 - 11:00 am / M/Tu/Th 📍Meridian Habitat Park - Auditorium 📅Aug 8-25 / 10:00 - 11:00 am / Tu/Th 📍Cross Park - Frederickson Community Center 🙂12yr+ 💲Fee: $20/single class | $55/month | $150/10 class pass ⛔No Class May 30, July 4

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ice arena SPANAWAY REGIONAL PARK Sprinker Recreation Center 📞253-798-4000 📍14824 C St. S, Tacoma WA 98444 📧srceventrental@piercecountywa.gov www.piercecountywa.gov/sprinker

Holiday Building Hours Memorial Day

Mon, May 30

Closed

Independence Day

Mon, July 4

Closed

Sprinker Recreation Center is your community recreation headquarters. Nowhere in Pierce County will you find more family activities than right here on your back door step. We offer indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for all ages and abilities. First rate classes, programs and community events are what make Sprinker Recreation Center the place to play.

Programs currently offered: Ice Skating/Hockey, Tennis, Racquetball, Pickleball, Basketball, Skateboarding, Adult & Youth Recreation, Adult Slowpitch, Ice Bumper Cars, and Public Skate Sessions.

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LEARN-TO-SKATE LEARN-TO-SKATE

Program Information:

Sprinker’s Learn to Skate Program is for all ages 4 to adult who want to skate for fun or are interested in becoming a serious figure skater or hockey player in a group class setting. Our program follows the Ice Sports Industry’s (ISI) Learn To Skate curriculum which offers classes that are designed for the recreational to advanced skater; with teaching, testing, and award ribbon/patches available for different levels of achievement in basic skills and freestyle.

Levels of instruction include: PreSkate 1, 2, 3 & 4, Beginning 1 & 2, PreAlpha, Alpha 1 & 2, Beta 1 & 2, Gamma 1 & 2, Delta 1 & 2, Beginning Freestyle, Freestyle 1, 2, & 3, Beginning Freestyle 4.

All New Skaters should register for PreSkate 1 Ages: 4-6, Beginning 1 Ages: 7 + Skaters are evaluated during the first 2 weeks and placed in the appropriate class level. At the end of the 8 or 9 week session, skaters will be tested and may earn a ribbon/patch before advancing to the next level.

Each skater will receive on the day of lesson • 30 minutes of instruction • Rental Figure or Hockey Skates • Practice time on the public session following the lesson • Skill assessment on the last day of class which will include a Ribbon or ISI Patch recognizing the skaters achievement • Two complimentary admissions to any regular price public skating session.

Check out what you will learn here: LINK TO SKILLS

isi Digital Magazine and the Benefits of membership

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Skating Attire:

Beginning skaters are strongly encouraged to wear an All-Sport safety helmet or Crash head band. All Skaters should wear gloves, long pants, warm layered clothing, appropriate socks (not too thick). Freestyle level skaters should wear skating attire such as yoga pants, joggers, leggings. Long hair should be pulled back away from the face and are encouraged to have their own figure skates.

Professional Staff:

Sprinker Recreation Center Coaches are highly qualified skating professionals trained to offer you instruction that will provide the best foundation for ice skating.

Figure Skating Program Coordinator and ISI President Janice Teodoro-Forbes Ice Skating Coaches: Brooke Bowman, Stephanie Burgess, Ashley Haywood, Jordan Lee, Lisa Martin, Stacey Norris, Glenn Patterson, SueEllen Quick, Jennifer Rubin, Heidi Sullivan and Natalie Thompson. Meet Your Coaches!

Meet the coaches at www.piercecountywa.gov/7304/Coach-Directory

Registration:

Registration can be done in person at Sprinker Recreation Center, or by phone with a visa or mastercard by calling 253-798-4000 or online at www.piercecountywa.gov/2372/Learn-to-Skate It is recommended that returning skaters wait to register until after their skills test on the last day of class. Pre-Registration is required prior to the first day of class.

SESSION

SESSION DATES

REGISTRATION DATES

Session 5 Class Dates

June 20-Aug 18 Mon June 20-Aug 15 Wed June 29-Aug 17 Thur June 30-Aug 18 Sat Not offered

May 4 No class July 4 N/A N/A

Session 4 Class Dates

April 18-June 18 Mon April 18-June 13 Wed April 20-June 8 Thur April 21-June 9 Sat April 23-June 18

Now Enrolling No class on May 30 N/A N/A No class on May 21, 28

CLASS TIMES Mon Wed Thur Sat

Session 4 | 5:45 and 6:15pm Session 5 | 5:45 and 6:00pm Session 4 | 5:45 and 6:15pm Session 5 | 5:45 and 6:00pm Session 4 | 10:30am Session 5 | 10:30 and 11:00am Session 4 | 11:00 and 11:30am Session 5 | Not Offered

PROGRAM COST

8 weeks – Session 4 and 5: Mon/Wed/Thurs 7 weeks – Session 4 only: Saturday

$80.00 $70.00

ISI Membership* $15.00 valid through-August 31, 2023 *Required for All Learn To Skate Participants.

Joining ISI for the 1st time online, add it to the cart before check out, you will not need to provide the ISI number.

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Summer “Cool” Camp

Cool off this summer and learn to skate in just one week! The Summer Cool Camp includes skate rental, t-shirt, on-ice skill instruction, off-ice classes, intro to hockey, supervised practice times, broomball, on-ice games and ICE BUMPER CARS! Open to beginning ice skaters through beta level. Participants should wear socks, tennis shoes, long pants or leggings, and a t-shirt. Bring gloves, a warm jacket or sweatshirt, water bottle, and nutritious snack. All sport helmets are recommended.

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Learn To Skate Lessons Session 4 Spring Sprinker Recreation Center

14824 C Street South - Tacoma, Washington 98444 253.798.4000

www.piercecountywa.gov/icearena $15 ISI Membership Fee Required

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Saturday

Apr 18-June 13

Apr 20-June 8

Apr 21-June 9

Apr 23-June 18

All Learn To Skate Participants must be a current member Membership will end Aug. 31, 2022

8 weeks - $80

8 weeks - $80

8 weeks - $80

7 weeks - $70

5:45/6:15 pm

5:45/6:15 pm

10:30-11:00 am

11:00/11:30 am

PreSkate Ages : 4-6 PreSkate 1 PreSkate 2 PreSkate 3 PreSkate 4

no class May 30

no class May 21, 28

5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm

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10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am

11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am

Beginning 1 Ages 7+ Beginning 2 PreAlpha Alpha 1 & 2 Beta 1 & 2 Gamma 1 & 2 Delta 1 & 2 Advanced Levels Beg. Freestyle & FS 1 Beg. Freestyle 2 & FS 2 Beg. Freestyle 3 & FS 3 Beg. Freestyle 4

5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm

5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm *5:45-6:15 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm

10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am NA NA

11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:30am-12:00pm 11:00am-11:30pm 11:00am-11:30pm 11:00am-11:30pm

6:15-6:45 pm NA NA NA

6:15-6:45 pm *5:45-6:15 pm NA NA

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11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am

Day of Lesson Practice Time

Practice time 6:45pm

Practice time 6:45pm

Practice time 11:00am

Practice time 12:00

*class time change based on enrollment

Registration Opened

February 23rd

By Phone @ 253.798.4000 In Person @ Sprinker Recreation Center PreRegistration is required and may not be available on the first day of class.

If classes are full be sure to add your name to the waitlist. No longer accepting PreSkate & Beginning 1 waitlist for this session.

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Are You Ready to Skate?

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class!

Did you remember socks, helmet, gloves and a great attitude!

Attendance Punch Card will be given at the Control Room on the first day of class.

Card must be shown/punched each week.

Questions contact Janice Forbes, Figure Skating Program Coordinator 253.798.4045

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Learn To Skate Lessons Session 5 SUMMER Sprinker Recreation Center

14824 C Street South - Tacoma, Washington 98444 253.798.4000

www.piercecountywa.gov/icearena Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

June 20-Aug.15

June 29-Aug.17

June 30-Aug.18

8 weeks - $80

8 weeks - $80

8 weeks - $80

5:45-6:15/6:15-6:45

5:45-6:15/6:15-6:45

10:30-11/11-11:30

Practice time 6:45

Practice time 6:45

Practice time 11:30

PreSkate Ages : 4-6 PreSkate 1 PreSkate 2 PreSkate 3 PreSkate 4

5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm

NA NA NA NA

11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am

Beginning 1- Age: 7+ Beg. 2/PreAlpha Alpha 1 & 2 Beta 1 & 2 Gamma 1 & 2 Delta 1 & 2

5:45-6:15 pm *5:45-6:15 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm

5:45-6:15 pm 5:45-6:15 pm *5:45-6:15 pm *6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm

11:00-11:30 am 11:00-11:30 am *11:00-11:30 am *10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am

Beg. Freestyle & FS 1 Beg. Freestyle 2 & FS 2 Beg. Freestyle 3 & FS 3 Open Silver FS 4-5

6:15-6:45 pm NA NA NA

6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm 6:15-6:45 pm NA

10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 10:30-11:00 am

$15 ISI Membership Fee Required All Learn To Skate Participants must be a current member Membership will end Aug. 31, 2023

Day of Lesson Practice Time

(no class 7/4)

6:45 PM

Pre Registration is required.

Attendance Punch Card will be given on the first day of class.

Card must be shown each week at the Control Room Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class Make up lessons are not available. *class times are subject to change based on enrollment

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6:45 PM

11:30 AM

Saturday Not offered

Summer Session

revised 4/27

Registration Opens

May 4th

By Phone @ 253.798.4000 Online @ www.piercecountywa.gov/icearena In Person @ Sprinker Recreation Center Questions contact 253-798-4000 or Janice Forbes, Figure Skating Program Coordinator janice.forbes@piercecountywa.gov - 253.798.4045

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Advanced Skaters Freestyle Sessions

Freestyle sessions are practice sessions reserved for figure skaters of all ages and abilities who are taking private lessons. All skaters must be registered as an ISI Learn To Skate member and/or a member of U.S. Figure Skating. To reserve freestyle session time book online (LINK).

Private Lessons

Some students find that individual instruction is the best way to fine-tune their skating skills. Fees are paid directly to the instructor and do not include ice time or skate rental.

For private lesson information please contact: Figure Skating Director Janice Forbes, 253-798-4045 janice.forbes@piercecountywa.gov

Lakewood Winter Club

The Club’s mission is to provide opportunities for skaters to develop and achieve individual potential through a total quality competitive skating program. The Club’s Professional Staff coach learn-to-skate through U.S. Figure Skating levels in group or private lessons.

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This summer BIG changes are coming to the outdoor spaces at Sprinker Recreation Center!

This summer, BIG changes are coming to the outdoor spaces at Sprinker Recreation Center!

Located in the heart of the Parkland and Spanaway communities along Military Road just west of Pacific Avenue sits Spanaway Regional Park. This 330-acre complex includes four distinct quadrants: Lake Spanaway Golf Course, Spanaway Park, Bresemann Forest, and Sprinker Recreation Center. Sprinker Recreation Center includes a community center and outdoor recreation areas on 50 acres, located at 14824 South C Street. Outdoor areas currently include ballfields, basketball courts, tennis courts, rock wall and a skate park. With the exception of the skatepark, built with a generous donation from the Lemay family in 2005, most of the facilities are more than 30 years old and ready for a refresh.

Sprinker Recreation Center opened in 1959. Shortly -

thereafter in 1976, a 91,794 square foot recreation center, named after long-time commissioner, Harry Sprinker, was built. In order to increase operational efficiencies as well as ensure safe public access, small updates have taken place over the years; however, overall renovation of the site has never been completed. We are excited to announce that BIG changes are just around the corner for this community treasure!

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In 2017, a master plan for the outdoor areas of Sprinker Recreation Center was adopted, and design of major improvements has been underway since. We expect to break ground on improvements in Summer 2022, with construction lasting up to 18 months. Improvements are focused on increasing daily use of Sprinker by the local and regional communities, featuring: n A new regional spray park: Kids of all ages will love this huge spray park! This park is designed for kids to splash and play during the warm summer months. n A new playground for kids of all ages and abilities: This cool new playground will include equipment for children ages 2+ and include special equipment to make sure kids of all abilities can come and play yearround! n A new Futsal Court: Have you played Futsal, yet? This up-and-coming game is a lot like soccer, but is played on a smaller, paved court, usually in teams of 5. We can’t wait to kick-off this new Pierce County sport! n Synthetic turf ballfields: The two ballfields closest to C Street South will be renovated with synthetic turf to allow year-round play of baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse. This improvement will increase and extend usage of the site by providing safe playing fields in the Fall and Winter to hundreds of youth in the community. Let’s play ball (rain or shine)! n Parkland Community Trail: The Parkland Community Trail will connect the Parkland community from PLU to Sprinker. With construction beginning in 2022, it will be safer and easier for everyone to walk, skate, scoot, or ride to Sprinker (and schools and parks along the way)! The trail will be built through the west side of Sprinker between athletic fields and Bresemann Forest, providing a safe route for people to access the regional park. n Basketball Court Upgrades: The basketball courts will be resurfaced and restriped. n Picnic shelters and events spaces: Sprinker is already home to many fantastic activities throughout the year! It’s about to become even more accessible for small and large events! Three new picnic shelters will be available for private rentals, located near the spray park, playground, and event lawn. The entry plaza will be improved to welcome to community and share even more events in years to come. n Parking and safety improvements: The parking areas at Sprinker will be replaced and beautified, and improvements to provide better access to people of all abilities will take place across the site, in compliance with

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Follow the project at: www.piercecountywa.gov/sprinkerupdate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The project will also install 8 new public electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot.

reality! We can’t wait for you to come out and play in our new and improved facilities!

Benjamin Barrett, Project Manager.

Additional improvements identified in the master plan that will be constructed when funds are available include renovation of the remaining ballfields to synthetic turf. Once completed the site will possess 6 full synthetic multi-purpose ball fields.

Funding for this project was made possible by community donations, state recreation grants, and parks capital funding sources, including Real Estate Excise Tax, Park Sales Tax, and Park Impact Fees. Thank you to everyone who chipped in to make this project a

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Environmental Services Building - the ESB Chambers Creek Regional Park 📍9850 64th St W, University Place, WA 98467 📞253-798-4141 📧pceventrental@piercecountywa.gov Frederickson Community Center Stan and Joan Cross Park 📍4420 Military Road East, Tacoma WA, 98446 📞253-798-4055 Lakewood Community Center 📍9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 📞253-798-4199

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Pierce County Parks Environmental Services Building 📍9850 64th St W, University Place, WA 98467 EXECUTIVE TEAM

Meridian Habitat Park and Center 📍14422 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98375 📞253-798-4049

Director Deputy Director Administrative Program Manager Business & Financial Operations Manager Superintendent of Resource Stewardship

Sprinker Recreation Center Spanaway Regional Park 📍14824 C St S, Tacoma WA, 98444 📞253-798-4000 📧srceventrentals@piercecountywa.gov

Roxanne Miles Kyle Wintermute, CPRP Janel Krilich JJ Knechtel Kimberly Freeman

REGIONAL OPERATIONS TEAM Parks & Rec Manager, West Region Parks Specialist Parks & Rec Manger, Central Region Parks Specialist Parks & Rec Manager, North Region Parks Specialist Parks & Rec Manager, South Region Parks Specialist

NeSha Thomas-Schadt, CPRP Bret Burgess Andrea Clay, CPRP Steve Dippery Beverly Frick Johnathan Laughery Dennis Bilderback Nicholas Tosaya Becky Little Derald Randall

RECREATION TEAM Recreation Supervisor

Contact Us 📞253-798-4177 📧pcparks@piercecountywa.gov www.piercecountywa.gov/parks fc/piercecountyparks

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Recreation Coordinator

Jared Bucci Kerry Jack Mark Richards Meredith Smith, CPRP, CYSA Jen Spane Kylee Ashlee Kelly Darling Janice Forbes Sangkros Lok Karli Schwimmer Jenn Sergent

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WEST REGION Chambers Creek Regional Park

6320 Grandview Dr W University Place 98467 parking, restrooms, playground, trails, beach access, customer service, venue rental, event lawn, off-leash dog park

B Chambers Bay

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6320 Grandview Dr W University Place 98467 www.chambersbaygolf.com

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6701 67th St Ct SW University Place 98467 walking trail

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CENTRAL REGION H Dawson Playfield 1605 90th St E, Tacoma 98445 parking, restrooms, playground, walking track, basketball courts, covered picnic shelters, softball field

I Gonyea Playfield

13422 10th Ave S (& 136th St S) Tacoma 98444 parking, restrooms, playground, multipurpose fields, basketball court

J Lidford Playfield

58th St & 44th Ave E, Tacoma 98391 parking, walking loop

K Mayfair Playfield

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13510 13th Ave Ct E, Parkland 98445 parking, playground

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L Parkland Prairie

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Tule Lake Road S @ Yakima Ave S Tacoma 98444 parking, ADA nature trail

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V Riverside Park

N Lake Spanaway Golf Course

south region

801 Military Road (& Bresemann Blvd) Spanaway 98444 parking, trails, creek

15602 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma 98444 www.lakespanawaygc.com

7800 Riverside Dr E, Sumner 98390 parking, restrooms, boat slide, disc golf course, BMX track www.rivervalleybmxracing.com

W Ashford County Park

O Spanaway Park

14905 Bresemann Blvd S (& Military Rd S) Spanaway WA 98387 parking, restrooms, playground, covered picnic shelters, trails, beach/lake access, boat launch, boathouse, summer gate fees

P Sprinker

Recreation Center

29801 SR706 E, Ashford 98304 parking, restrooms, playground, ampitheater, trail, walking path, great lawn, forest

X Frontier Park

21714 Meridian Ave E, Graham 98338 parking, restrooms, playground, venue rental, lodge with kitchen, picnic shelters, great lawn, trails, walking path, outdoor arena & stables, barns, 1/4 midget race track

14824 C St S, Tacoma 98444 parking, restrooms, customer service, playground, venue rental, ice arena, ice bumper cars, ballfields & multipurpose fields, butterfly garden, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, wallyball, basketball, pickleball & racquetball courts, trails, climbing rock, skateboard park

Y Heritage Recreation

Q Swan Creek Park

and Center

2954 Pioneer Way E, Tacoma 98444 parking, walking trails

north region R Foothills Trail

East Puyallup Trailhead 13810 80th St E, Puyallup 98372 parking, restrooms, trail

Center

9010 128th St E, Puyallup 98373 parking, restrooms, playground, lighted ballfields & multipurpose fields, walking path

Z Meridian Habitat Park 14422 Meridian E, Puyallup 98375 parking, restrooms, nature playground, trails, off-leash dog park, venue rental, ampitheather, great lawn, wetlands, wildlife habitat

8 Naches Trail Preserve

4414 Military Rd E, Tacoma WA 98466 parking, gravel walking paths, protected wildlife area, prairie, creek, birding site, No Dogs Allowed

S Foothills Trail

9 Nathan Chapman

14301 140th St E, Orting 98360 parking, restrooms, trail

9201 136th St E, Puyallup 98373 Trail connecting Heritage Recreation Center and South Hill Community Park

McMillin Trailhead

T Foothills Trail South Prairie Trailhead

340 SR162, South Prairie 98385 parking, trail

U North Lake Tapps County Park

2022 198th Ave E, Lake Tapps 98321 parking, restrooms, trails, beach/lake access, boat ramps, picnic tables, seasonal concessions, summer gate fees

Memorial Trail

: South Hill

Community Park

14201 86th Ave E, Puyallup 98373 parking, restrooms, playground, trail, picnic tables, wetlands

; Stan & Joan Cross Park, Frederickson Community Center

4420 Military Rd E, Tacoma WA 98466 parking, playground, walking path, picnic area, restrooms, community center

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