TWEEN/TEEN

Ages 10–17

New this summer! Put your basketball skills to the test as Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation brings Hoop…There It Is to neighborhoods across Sioux Falls this summer. Challenges will include spot shot, three point, Mikan Drill, and others. Winners of the evening will be crowned the neighborhood champs and receive bragging rights and prizes.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6 | 6 – 8:30 P.M.

LEWIS PARK

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 | 6 – 8:30 P.M.

GRANITE VALLEY PARK

TUESDAY, JULY 11 | 6 – 8:30 P.M.

GALWAY PARK

TUESDAY, JULY 18 | 6 – 8:30 P.M.

MELDRUM PARK

SUNDAY, JULY 30 | 6 – 8:30 P.M.

SPELLERBERG PARK

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 | 6 – 8:30 P.M.

EMERSON PARK

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 | 6– 8:30 P.M.

TERRACE PARK

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 | 6– 8:30 P.M.

THELIN PARK

FREE | NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Tween Pickleball Clinic

LAUREL OAK PARK

AGES: 10–13

Calling all youth beginners of the game to join us at Laurel Oak Park for some Pickleball. Pickleball is a fun paddle sport, designed for all ages and skill levels. With simple rules and elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, the game is easy for beginners. Join us for a morning of instructional Pickleball and put your skills to the test during a pick-up game format at the end of each day! Supplies provided. Registration required.

JUNE 29 & 30 | THU, FRI | 9:30–11 A.M. | $15 PER PARTICIPANT

AUG 3 & 4 | THU, FRI | 9:30–11 A.M. | $15 PER PATICIPANT

Makey Makey Creator Camp

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

AGES: 10–12

The Makey Makey is an electronic invention tool that allows users to connect everyday objects to computer programs. Each day your child will get to explore this great technology and create some amazing things! Have you ever wanted to make a piano out of bananas or draw and play an instrument? Well now is your chance! Learn about completing circuits, using different conductive inputs to create computer output, and more in our twoday makey makey creator camp! Registration required.

JULY 26–27 | WED–THU | 1–3 P.M. | $20 PER CHILD

Youth Triathlon Training

KUEHN PARK/POOL

AGES: 6–18

Whether you compete in the Youth Triathlon, or want to learn about it, this is for you. Practice your swimming, biking, and running skills while getting tips and tricks about how to improve. Bring your swimsuit and towel for Day 1, and bike, helmet, and running shoes for Day 2. Tuesday will focus on swimming and transitioning to biking. Wednesday we’ll cover bike etiquette, riding the bike route, and running. ERIK’s Bike Shop will offer free basic bike kits and safety checks Tuesday. Call 605-367-7665 with questions. Registration required.

AUG 8–9 | TUE–WED | 10–11 A.M. | $20 PER PARTICIPANT

AGES: 6–9

AUG 8–9 | TUE–WED | 11 A.M.–12 NOON | $20 PER PARTICIPANT

AGES: 10–18

Downtown Community Youth Center

A program serving youth in middle and high school.

Address: 220 S. Minnesota Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Summer Hours: 8 A.M.–7 P.M. | Monday – Friday

Visit: bit.ly/DowntownRec

YOUTH TRIATHLON

KUEHN PARK/POOL

AGES: 6–18

Swim, bike, and run in this mini-triathlon, co-sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each division. A drawing will determine the winner of a $250 gift certificate from ERIK’s Bike Shop. Participants must know how to swim. Please call 605-367-7665 with questions.

AUG 11 | FRI | 10 A.M. | AGES: 6–7

AUG 11 | FRI | 10:15 A.M. | AGES: 8–9

AUG 11 | FRI | 10:30 A.M. | AGES: 10–11

AUG 11 | FRI | 10:45 A.M. | AGES: 12–13

AUG 11 | FRI | 11 A.M. | AGES: 14–18

Early bird registration (expires July 26) is $15 and includes an event T-shirt and a place in the Youth Triathlon. After July 26, registration will increase to $20 per participant and will not include an event t-shirt. Packet pickup starts at 9 a.m., August 11, which is the deadline for all participants to be present. The event starts at 10 a.m.

Please bring: Your bike, helmet, swimsuit, towel, socks, and running shoes.

Vehicle parking and access: Use the Kuehn Pool lot entrance to drop off participants and equipment. It will be for ADA parking only. Others may use Sioux Falls First Church lot at 41st Street and Kuehn Park Road or Kuehn Community Center lot at 2801 South Valley View Road. No parking in the Kuehn golf course parking lot.

An awards ceremony follows the event at which Premium Food and Beverage will host a drawing for a brand-new bike for a registered participant. ERIK’s Bike Shop will be on site to provide bike checks, minor tuning, and tire inflation prior to the race.

TWEEN/TEEN ARCHERY

GREAT BEAR ARCHERY RANGE

AGES: 10–17

Archery helps teens increase their focus and determination while participating in a unique outdoor adventure sport. Come try the sport for the first time or practice your skills at this teen archery program. Materials and instruction provided. Registration required.

AUG 27 | SUN | 1–2 P.M.