TODDLER/PRESCHOOL

Ages 2–5

Supervised Playground Programs

JUNE 5–AUGUST 11*

*Supervised Playground Program will be closed Tuesday, July 4

MONDAY–FRIDAY | AGES 7–12

Beginning in 1944 and still going strong! These free “low-tech, high-fun” programs are for 7–12-year-olds. They are drop-in and may be canceled due to weather.

9–10:30 A.M.

Prairie Trail Park–5401 S. Tomar Rd.

Willow Ridge Park–7900 E. Willowwood St.

Bakker Park–5900 W. Bakker Park Dr.

11 A.M.–12:30 P.M.

Frank Olson Park–4001 E. 16th

McKennan Park–1400 S. 3rd Ave. Hayward Park–400 N. Valley View Rd.

1:30–3 P.M.

Glenview Park–1401 E 57th St.

Granite Valley Park–1601 E. 69th St. N.

Memorial Park–7500 W. 26th St.

3:30–5 P.M.

Lewis Park–1801 E. 54th St.

Pioneer Park–1789 E. Pine St.

Galway Park–7420 W. 64th St.

Children ages 6 and younger must be supervised by someone at least 16 years old. The ratio of children 6 years and under may not exceed five children per adult. In the event of inclement weather, programs will be delayed or canceled for the day.

I CAN FISH! TERRACE PARK

AGES: 2–5

Fishing can connect children with nature while developing essential motor skills. Craft a fish bracelet or necklace, then learn how to fish at Covell Lake! All equipment provided. Parent participation and registration required.

JUNE 8 | THU | 6–7 P.M. | $5 PER CHILD

AUG 12 | SAT | 10–11 A.M. | $5 PER CHILD

Interested in a park systemwide scavenger hunt during the month of August? Sign up for our e-newsletter to be part of the fun!

Tot Lot

AGES: 2–5

Tot Lot is the cool place to be for all toddlers/preschoolers. Activities include free play, simple crafts, and games to get you moving. Children must be supervised by an adult. The Tot Lot Program will be closed Tuesday, July 4. Registration is not required. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.

JUNE 12–JULY 26 | MON, WED | 9–11 A.M. | LAUREL OAK PARK

JUNE 13–JULY 27 | TUE, THU | 9–11 A.M. | SPELLERBERG PARK

PRINCE & PRINCESS PARTY

TUTHILL HOUSE & FORMAL GARDEN

AGES: 2–5

Join us for a royal party in a fairytale land. All princes and princesses will dine on snacks, create crafts, and enjoy other regal activities. Please wear your best royal attire and prepare for a magical time. Registration required.

JULY 23 | SUN | 1–3 P.M. | $10 PER CHILD

Playtime At Pioneer

PIONEER PARK

AGES: 2–5

Have a wacky, wet, and wonderful time as the Spray Park opens one hour early. There will be games, a craft to paint, and inflatables. Pack a picnic and your swimsuit for a funfilled day at Pioneer Park. Registration not required.

AUG 14 | MON | 10 A.M.–12 NOON

Youth

Ages 6–9

Youth Fishing

TERRACE PARK

AGES: 6–9

A dose of nature is good for everyone’s health and well-being. Fishing is an excellent way to improve cognitive ability, mood, and overall happiness, all of which set children up for a life of success. Registration required.

JUNE 12 | MON | 10-11 A.M. | $5 PER CHILD

JULY 10 | MON | 10-11 A.M. | $5 PER CHILD

AUG 7 | MON | 10-11 A.M. | $5 PER CHILD

Track And Field Clinics

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

AGES: 7–12

A great way to sharpen your track and field skills, these clinics focus on sprints, starts, jumps, and field events. Come for one day or all three. No registration required.

JUNE 7, 21, 28 | WED | 1:30–2:30 P.M.

Youth Pickleball Clinic

LAUREL OAK PARK

AGES: 6–9

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!

Registration required.

JUNE 8 & 9 | THU, FRI | 9:30–11 A.M. | $15 PER CHILD

JULY 6 & 7 | THU, FRI | 9:30–11 A.M. | $15 PER CHILD

KIDS’ ART SHOW AND SALE

MCKENNAN PARK

AGES: 4-17

Are you creative? Do you like to paint, draw, work with wood, make bracelets, or any kind of crafty treasures? Here is a premier opportunity for local artisans 17 years and younger to display and/or sell your creations. No edible items may be sold. This free-to-view art show is limited to young artists only. Registration required.

JUNE 27 | TUE | 6-8 P.M.

JUL 25 | TUE | 6-8 P.M.

Youth Archery

GREAT BEAR ARCHERY RANGE

AGES: 6–7

Archery can teach sportsmanship, patience, and self-confidence. Youth Archery will introduce the sport or let participants brush up their archery skills! Equipment provided. Registration required.

JULY 1 | SAT | 11 A.M.- 12 NOON

Spectacular Sports Of Summer

AGES: 6–13

Calling all that are looking for a challenge! Join us for our summer sports challenge in the parks! Age divisions available for this challenge are 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13. Participants will compete in different sport activities like free throw shooting, football toss, disc golf throw, kickball derby, and more! Come out for some fun and competition. Prizes will be given away for each event winner and age division winner. See you at the park! Registration for events begins at 9:30 A.M. with events starting at 10 A.M.

JULY 15 | SAT | 10 A.M.–12 NOON | DUNHAM PARK

JULY 29 | SAT | 10 A.M.–12 NOON | MORNINGSIDE PARK

STORYLAND THEATER CAMP

MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL

AGES: 8–12

Grow your theater skills with some of your favorite Storyland cast members for a week of theater games, improvisational exercises, silly songs, and rehearsals. Come backstage and help make children’s theater magic by creating props, costumes, and characters that showcase your talent in a final performance at 7 p.m. Thursday in the park. Registration required.

JULY 17–20 | MON–THU | 1–4 PM | $50 PER PARTICIPANT

POUND ROCKOUT WORKOUT FOR KIDS

AGES: 6–12

Generation POUND® is a youth-oriented program that fuses movement and music to improve focus, coordination, physical fitness, and teamwork skills. By combining exercise and interactive activities, students will learn new ways to explore movement, embrace their creativity, and ROCK OUT—ultimately building strength, confidence, and self-awareness. This class is led by POUND PRO, Chelsie Lind. Try it out for free at the first session to see if this is a good workout for you. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. We will have a few yoga mats to use if you don’t have one so don’t let this prevent you from registering for this great workout. Registration required.

JULY 19 | WED | 1–1:30 P.M. | MCKENNAN PARK BANDSHELL | FREE

AUG 2 | WED | 1–2 P.M. | THELIN BASKETBALL COURT

$5 PER PARTICIPANT

AUG 9 | WED | 1–2 P.M. | LINWOOD PARK BASKETBALL COURT

$5 PER PARTICIPANT

Stream Study

LEGACY PARK

AGES: 6–9

Streams provide countless benefits to humans, plants, and animals. Come out and learn all about our streams right here in Sioux Falls and how we can protect them! Discover unique microscopic aquatic insects that allow us to determine the quality of our streams and study them under a large screen digital microscope! We will be near the stream; please wear appropriate waterproof shoes! Registration required.

JULY 26 | WED | 10–11 A.M. | $5 PER CHILD

Makey Makey Creator Camp

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

AGES: 6–9

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.

AUG 9–10 | WED–THU | 10 A.M.–12 NOON | $20 PER CHILD