Story Time Make & Take Preschoolers will have fun listening to a story and making a craft to take home. A great way to bring hands-on activity to literacy. Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900 Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $5 Date: May 10 - Rainbow Fish June 14 - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom July 12 - Dogs Colorful Day Aug. 9 - Lunch Time: Tue. 10-10:45 a.m.
Abra-kid-doodle Each month participants will get to show their own creative styles with different monthly themed classes. Garfield Community Center 251-6950 Age: 3-5 yrs. Date: May 26–Hand Print Art June 23–Summer Fun July 28–Painting with Objects Aug. 10–Collage Creations Time: Tue. 6-7 p.m. Fee: $5
YOUTH Spin Art Round and round the paint will go. Have fun making unique designs with this classic technique. Preregistration is required. Central Park Community Center 251-6965 Age: 8-12 yrs. Date: July 13 Time: Wed. 1-2 p.m. Fee: $5
Family Tie Dye Let’s celebrate and make a red, white and blue tie-dye t-shirt. Registration of primary family member only needed. Each group can make up to four shirts. Bring up to four white shirts and all other supplies are provided. Preregistration is required. Central Park Community Center 251-6965 Age: 6+ Date: June 29 Time: Wed. 1-3 p.m. Fee: $20 per group
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All Star Camp at Hillcrest This camp is new, exciting and will make your kid feel like an ALL STAR! From 8-11:30 a.m. your kiddos can get out of the house and enjoy hands on activities. Making friends and having lots of fun are on this agenda. Camp activities will include arts and crafts, gym games, board games, outdoor activities and more! Pre-Registration required. Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Age: 6-13 yrs. Date: June 6-10 Time: Mon.Fri. 8-11:30 a.m. Fee: $30
Zumba® Kids Zumba® Kids is great for way to stay active while building leadership and teamwork skills as well as confidence, memory, creativity, balance and spatial awareness. Bring your friends and join the party! Age: 7-11 yrs. Fee: $30 Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Date: April 13-May 11, May 18-June 15, July 13-Aug. 10 Time: Wed. 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Tumbling 2 Participants will work on basic movement and coordination. This increases flexibility and motor skills in a safe, social environment. 5-year-olds should be in Kindergarten and have some tumbling experience or instructor approval. Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900 Date: May 16-June 20 (No class May 30), July 11-Aug. 8 Time: Mon. 6:15-7 p.m. Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Age: 5-9 yrs. Date: April 16-May 14, May 21-June 25 (No class May 28), July 16-Aug. 13 Time: Sat. 9-9:30 a.m. Fee: $30
Dance 2 Participants will build tap and ballet skills, and be introduced to jazz dance in a safe, social environment. No prior dance experience is required, though learning will be at a faster pace. 5-year-olds should be in Kindergarten and have some dance experience or instructor approval. Age: 5-9 yrs. Fee: $30 Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900 Date: May 16-June 20 (No class May 30), July 11- Aug. 8 Time: Mon. 7:15-8 p.m. Crestview Community Center 251-6900 Date: April 13-May 11, May 18-June 15, July 13-Aug. 10 Time: Wed. 5:30-6:15 p.m.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE @ RICE COMMUNITY CENTER Steven Massey, founder and director of It Takes a Village, will offer after-school performing arts programs in partnership with SCP+R. Programs will include art, music, voice, theater and dance along with tutoring, counseling and nutritional services. itav4arts.org itav4arts@gmail.com 785-580-9707 Age: 10-20 yrs. Time: Mon.-Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon & 6 p.m., Sun. 2-7 p.m. as needed Community classes Dance, Art, Theater and Drama $5 Community music $10 ITAV Registration $15 new registration fee Dance, Art, Theater and Voice $24/mo Music $36/mo ITAV Company Dance Classes $42/mo *Subject to change*
Beginning Ballet Date: Ongoing Time: Mon. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee: $23 per month
Ballet/Contemporary Date: Ongoing Time: Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: $23 per month
Tenderfeet Age: Date: Time: Fee:
Drop-in to participate in volleyball activities for youth. Work on your bumping, setting, spiking, and serving with fellow youth. Two courts available for use and game play. Central Park Community Center 251-6965 Age: 18 and under Date: July 5-26 Time: Tues. Noon-2 p.m. Fee: Free
6-7 yrs. Ongoing Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $30 per month
Beginning Hip Hop Date: Ongoing Time: Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: $23 per month
Hip Hop/African
Youth Open Rec
Date: Ongoing Time: Thur. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee: $23 per month
Play is part of a healthy active lifestyle. Use the gym to work on basic skills or practice new ones in a social atmosphere. Hang out with your friends in the lounge playing on the game tables, watching TV, or using the computer lab. Study space is available. Center staff provides a positive supportive environment. Date: Ongoing Fee: Free Age: 18 and under
Beginning Jazz Date: Ongoing Time: Mon. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $23 per month
New Dimensions Age: Date: Time: Fee:
8-9 yrs. Ongoing Mon. 5:30-6:15 p.m. $20 per month
Central Park Community Center 251-6965 Time: June & July, Mon.-Fri. 3-5 p.m., Sat. Noon-3 p.m.
2-Step Age: Date: Time: Fee:
20+ Ongoing Sun. 5:30- 7 p.m. $20 per month
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon
Steven Massey Dance Camp Come Dance the summer away as you get in touch with your inner-creative self. All genre’ dance allows you to express yourself in a manner that is both good for the body and soul. Creative expression is healthy and fun. Lunch Provided. For registration or more information go to itav4arts.org Age: 10-20 yrs. Date: June 6-July 14
Garfield Community Center 251-6950 Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m., Sat. Noon-3 p.m. Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon
Are you looking for ways to get involved in the community? Consider volunteering for Shawnee County Parks + Recreation!
Contact Volunteer Services
Topeka Community Cycle Project Get help with your bike from a volunteer of the TCCP. Staff will aid you in fixing flats, adjusting brakes, and answering questions about bikes. Central Park Community Center 251-6965 Date: Thur., Sat. Time: Thur. 5-7 p.m., Sat. 1-3 p.m. Fee: Free
Horseshoes with Topeka Horseshoe Association Come out and enjoy a low-impact physical activity in a supportive social environment. All skill levels are welcome and instruction will be available. Horseshoes are provided if you don’t have your own. Participants should arrive on time to be assigned a match. Gage Park Horseshoe Courts INSTRUCTIONAL/PRACTICE LEAGUE Contact: Earl Romine 785-633-0890 Age: 5+ Date: Mon. April-Oct. Time: 6 p.m. Fee: Free SANCTIONED HORSESHOES Open to sanctioned players of all skill levels. Gage Park Horseshoe Courts Contact: Larry 785-456-5001 Age: 5+ Date: Thur. April-Oct. Time: 5:45 p.m. Annual Sanction Fee: $33 for adults $7 for youth. Youth scholarships available through Topeka Horseshoe Association.
Oakland Community Center 251-6953 Time: Mon.-Fri., 3-6 p.m.
VOLUNTEER!
For more information PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800
Youth Volleyball
SCP+R has a variety of opportunities for volunteers ranging from working in our gardens and helping at events to coaching youth sports teams and guided trail walks. We even have opportunities for you to adopt your very own park/trail or to create your own projects based on your passions/ the needs that you see in the community.
785-251-6878 | kimberly.wolff@snco.us
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