arts Grout MuseuM district Melissa Wells, Education Director 503 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6357 Fax: 319-236-0500 melissa.wells@gmdistrict.org www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Weekly Wonders: dr. seuss Join the fun at the Grout Museum to celebrate the life and accomplishments of this famous author! It will be “Hunches and Bunches” of fun! Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am-5:00 pm 7/28/09 End Date: 7/31/09 All Regular Admission Grout Museum of History & Science 503 South St., Waterloo
sturgis youtH tHEatrE Gretta Berghammer, Artistic Director 125 Strayer-Wood Theatre Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0371 Phone: 319/273-2149 Gretta.Berghammer@uni.edu www.uni.edu/theatre/sturgis sturgis Youth classes-Geppetto’s Workshop: strings & things Using story sources that emphasize “things with and without strings” of all sorts as the primary source for dramatic activity, this class will focus on character development and dramatic exploration through movement, pantomime and story dramatization. Class will culminate in a sharing session for parents and family members. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm - 1:30p.m. 7/13/09 End Date: 7/22/09 4-5 $15 27th & Hudson, Strayer-Wood Theatre, Cedar Falls
sturgis Youth classes-Geppetto’s Workshop: toy stories
Toy Stories (For students entering K-1st Grade) Using tales featuring toys, this class will focus on character development and dramatic exploration through movement, pantomime and story dramatization. Class will culminate in a sharing session. Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Start Date: 7/13/09 End Date: 7/22/09 Mondays & Wednesdays: July 13, 15, 20 & 22 Age: 5 (Entering Kindergarten)-7 (Entering 1st Grade) Cost: $25 Location: 27th and Hudson, Strayer-Wood Theatre, UNI Campus, Cedar Falls
sturgis Youth classes Geppetto’s Workshop: stories From Pinocchio Older students aren’t the only ones to explore the adventures of Pinocchio! Students in this class will work on characterization and pantomime skills as they develop short dramas based on episodes from The Adventures of Pinocchio by Collodi. Work will be shared at the final class period on July 17 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30p.m. Start Date: 7/13/09 End Date: 7/23/09 Age: 7 (Entering 2nd Grade)-9 (Entering 3rd Grade) Cost: $30 Location: 27th St & Hudson, Strayer-Wood Theatre, UNI Campus, Cedar Falls
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sturgis Youth theatre presents: summer Fun Production: Pinocchio directed by Gretta Berghammer Student participants are assigned three production assignments. Two will focus on performance and the other will focus on a minor production assignment in the area of sets, props or costumes. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/theatre/sturgis Start Date: 6/28/09 End Date: 7/26/09 Age: Entering 4th grade and up Location: Bertha Martin Theatre at Strayer-Wood on the UNI Campus
Public performances will be held at the StrayerWood Theatre, on the UNI campus in Cedar Falls: July 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. July 24 at 10:30 a.m. July 25-26 at 2:00 p.m.
Waterloo center For tHe arts
Bonnie Winninger, Education Director 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA Phone (319) 291-4490 Fax: (319) 291-4270 bonnie.winninger@waterloo-ia.org waterloocenterforthearts.org
a-B-c Photography Game Alphabet Game: Use your own digital camera to take a photograph for each letter. ‘A’ could be apple, but could also be action, arch, or achoo! We’ll take it to the max! Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
10:00 am -11:30 am 7/21/09 End Date: 7/22/09 7-13 $30 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
art iron chef Join in this creative and fun competition complete with ingredients, (or materials), judges, a time limit, and a ‘secret ingredient’! Who will be the Art Iron Chef? Please dress for mess. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
12:00 noon-4:00 pm 6/23/09 Ending Date: 6/23/09 10-13 $20 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
Bead Making Create fantastic jewelry pieces out of beads and pendants made with clay, paper or wire. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7/10/09 End Date: 7/10/09 13-16 $20 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
cedar Valley children’s choir Learn to read music and sing using the 1500’s system called solfege, seen in the ‘Sound of Music’ and used in music classes throughout the United States. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
6:30 pm-8:00 pm 6/9/09 End Date: 7/14/09 8-12 $45 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
clay Magic Make fabulous and fantastic sculptures and usable items out of clay, which will be fired, and you will decorate. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
4:00 pm-5:00 pm 6/11/09 End Date: 7/30/09 6-9 $40 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
clay-tastic! Enjoy four afternoons of pure muddy madness! Work with an experienced ceramicist and develop skills in wheel, coil and slab building. Please bring snack for afternoon break. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8/11/09 End Date: 8/14/09 13-16 $75.00 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
digicamp 2009 Get an introduction to digital photography and illustration while learning the basics of Photoshop. Plus, explore Comic Life and create your very own comic! Please bring snack for afternoon break. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 7/21/09 End Date: 7/24/09 13-16 $65.00 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
digital comic Books Create your own comic books in our digital arts lab with a Mac and software made especially for your use as a creative tool. Make your characters and stories come to life! Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am Start Date: 6/20/09 End Date: 7/18/09 No Class July 4 Ages: 8-12 Cost: $60 Location: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
drop-in stories for small listeners A story time especially for preschoolers. Length of story time may vary. Start Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
11:30 am Ending Time: may vary 6/10/09 Ending Date: 8/19/09 2-5 Free with regular admission to the Phelps Youth Pavilion. ($5 per person) Location: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
Family clay class Parents, Children, Grandparents...all are invited to experience the wonderful world of clay and making fantastic creations. Please dress for mess. Session I June 10-July 1. Session II July 8-29. Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ages: 5 with adult, 7 with adult Cost: $65 for one adult and one child; $15 for each additional child. Location: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
if You can dream it, You can design it! Create a model or storyboard featuring your bedroom’s dream design with color choices, bedding, furniture placement, and more. Make a fun accessory for your room! Please bring a sack lunch each day. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 6/16/09 End Date: 6/17/09 10-13 $50 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
little Mites dino camp Your child will become a dinosaur expert through stories, songs, games, making dinosaur masks, participating in a ‘dig’ and more! Please dress for mess. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
10:00 am - 11:30 am 7/14/09 End Date: 7/16/09 4-5 $50 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
Mosaic Mania Discover the ancient technique of mosaic while using broken tile, ceramics and found objects to design and create a project of your choice. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6/9/09 End Date: 6/9/09 13-16 $20 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
Preschool Music Introduce your child to the world of music! Each week we will have a different musical focus to include classical, international, instrumental and vocal music. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
10:00 am-11:30 am 6/9/09 End Date: 7/14/09 3-5 must be taken with an adult $60 one child and one adult; $10 each additional child. Location: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
runway Fashion re-vamp Use a variety of creative techniques including screenprinting, sewing and dying to transform old and out-of-date clothing into fashionable, one-of-a-kind piece. Final class date will feature a mini fashion show for family and friends. Please bring 2-3 pieces of old clothing. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6/12/09 End Date: 6/26/09 13-16 $40.00 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
saturday art escape! Learn to really see pieces of art in our museum and every day, using different materials to do your own versions! Art stories and games are included, too. Please dress for mess! Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
10:00 am-11:30 am 7/25/09 End Date: 8/15/09 6-8 $40 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
sketch it: Mixed Media sketchbooks The sketchbook is the gateway into the artist’s soul. Not only is it a place to draw, but it is a place to leave thoughts, images and memories. Students will receive a brand-new sketchbook and learn how to transform it into a personal work of art. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7/31/09 End Date: 7/31/09 13-16 $20.00 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
sunny Photos With a little sunshine and creative thinking you can produce a photo without a camera. We will use special paper, water, and found objects. Bring your favorite flat objects from home! Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 6/9/09 Rain Date: 6/10/09 Ages: 7-10 Cost: $20 Location: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
the Mysteries of ancient egypt Delve into the mysterious world of Ancient Egypt, where Pharaohs ruled the land. Learn to make paper, draw hieroglyphics, adorn yourself in royal jewelry, play Egyptian games and much more! Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm - 3:30 7/21/09 End Date: 7/23/09 7-12 $50 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
trolley Kids Children 7-14 may ride the Trolley and stop at various locations for activities. The Waterloo Center for the Arts will offer an art activity each day the Trolley runs. The activity will take one hour to complete. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
10:00 am-4:00 pm 6/12/09 End Date: 7/30/09 7-14 Free to participate in the art activity. Children under 12 with an adult may enter the Phelps Youth Pavilion with a special Trolley Kids admission fee of $3 each person. Location: 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
Wow! Back to the 60’s crafts camp! Try your hand at creating tie-dyed shirts, doing batik, macrame, embroidering jeans, making candles, love beads, and mini-lava lamps. Learn the Pony, the Swim, the Jerk, and other fun 60’s dances as well! Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
1:00 pm -3:30 pm 8/11/09 End Date: 8/14/09 8-12 $60 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
Watercolor Experiment with different techniques in the beautiful fluid medium using the outdoors and works from the art galleries as inspiration. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
10:00 am 11:30 am 7/28/09 End Date: 8/12/09 9-12 $40 225 Commercial St., Waterloo
career/education iowa statE univErsity-Black Hawk county ExtEnsion Mary TeWinkel Field Specialist/4-H Youth Development 3420 University Ave., Suite B Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6811 Fax: 319-234-5581 tewinkel@iastate.edu http://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/ iowa 4-H conference Come take a Voyage to Greatness at the Iowa 4-H Conference. There will be workshops, dances, motivational speakers and campus tours. Participants will stay in ISU dorms and meet youth from all across the state. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
Varies 6/30/09 End Date: 7/2/09 8th grade - 12th grade $185, includes transportation from Waterloo, all meals and lodging Location: Iowa State University, Ames
tHE Boys & girls cluBs of Black Hawk county Shirley Greer, Director of Operations 515 Lime St., Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: 319-234-2839 Fax: 319-235-5656 sgreer@bgcbhc.org www.bgcbhc.org netsmartz NetSmartz is a comprehensive program from Boys & Girls Club and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. It teaches members Internet safety skills through engaging multimedia activities and offline interaction with Club professionals, in three age-appropriate modules. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
7:30 am - 5:00 pm 6/15/09 End Date: 8/14/09 6-18 Included in the $10 summer membership 515 Lime St., Waterloo
culturallY sPeciFic Grout MuseuM district Melissa Wells, Education Director 503 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6357 Fax: 319-236-0500 melissa.wells@gmdistrict.org www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Weekly Wonders: russell Family adventures: lilian Pt. 1 Experience the Russell House as seen through the eyes of Lilian Russell, the daughter of Caroline and Rensselear Russell. Start with a basket full of activities, games, trivia and a scavenger hunt as participants experience the house at their own pace. Baskets will vary and are for all age groups. Rensselaer Russell House Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm 6/2309 End Date: 6/26/09 All Regular Admission 520 W 3rd St., Waterloo
Weekly Wonders: russell Family adventures: lilian Pt. 2 Experience the Russell House as seen through the eyes of Lilian Russell, the daughter of Caroline and Rensselear Russell. In this second edition children will be introduced to the rest of Lilian’s family. Rensselaer Russell House Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm 7/14/09 End Date: 7/17/09 All Regular Admission 520 W 3rd St., Waterloo
civil War day The Grout Museum District’s 3rd Annual Civil War Day at Washington Park. Civil War Re-enactors, Abraham Lincoln Re-enactor Lance Mack, activities, games, food, and fun for the whole family! Location: Washington Park Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 7/25/09 End Date: 7/25/09 All Member $6, Non-member $8 Park & Washington Sts., Waterloo
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culturallY sPeciFic-cont’d YWca Cyndi Ritter Youth and Family Services Director 425 Lafayette Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: 319-234-7589 Fax: 319-234-3462 youthandfamily@ywcabhc.org
Gizmos & Gadgets day camp day at camp tahigwa Come build a jitter critter or a Stop and Gobot. Or Girls will be working with the Girl Scout camp staff to what about a Wobble Ball or a Fling-a-ma-jig? Come learn camp songs, make a shirt, play games, and learn learn about gravity, balance, motion and spinning as about camp life. In addition, girls will learn outdoor you have fun making gizmos and gadgets. cooking skills by helping to prepare lunch. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 6/11/09 2nd grade-3rd grade $15 for non 4-H members, $10 for Black Hawk County 4-H’ers. Bring a sack lunch. Location: Cedar Valley Arboretum, 1927 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo
las chicas Weekly program for Latina girls. Focus on culture, community service, goal-setting, and prevention education. Includes field trips, bowling, and swimming. Girl scouts oF eastern ioWa Activity fees, transportation and snacks provided free & Western illinois to participants. Jamie Harrington, Program Manager Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 2530 University Avenue, Ste 1, Waterloo, IA 50701 Start Date: 6/23/09 End Date: 7/28/09 Phone: 319-232-6601 Fax: 319-232-3942 Ages: 8 yrs. old-18 yrs. old jamieh@GSEIWI.org Cost: No registration fee required. www.GSEIWI.org Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
Black ladies, inc. Weekly program for African American girls attending East High School. Focus on heritage, goal-setting, career exploration, and positive decision-making skills. Includes field trips and recreational opportunities. Activity fees, transportation, snacks provided free to participants. Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Start Date: 6/25/09 End Date: 7/30/09 Ages: High School Freshman - High School Senior Cost: No registration fee required. Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
daY caMP BlacK HaWK countY eXtension Mary TeWinkel Field Specialist/4-H Youth Development 3420 University Ave., Suite B, Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6811 Fax: 319-234-5581 tewinkel@iastate.edu http://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Start Date: 6/18/09 End Date: 6/18/09 Ages: Girls entering kindergarten - girls entering 6th grade Cost: $10 per Girl Scout $20 per non-Girl Scout (includes lunch) Transportation available upon request and first come first serve basis. Location: Camp Tahigwa, 321 Tahigwa Dr., Dorchester
Girl scouts oF eastern ioWa & Western illinois Trisha Palen, Outreach Coordinator 2530 University Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-232-6601 Fax: 319-232-3942 t.e.a.M. camp 2009 trishap@gseiwi.org Come join us for an exciting day of swimming, rock www.gseiwi.org climbing, sand volleyball, racquetball, outdoor games and much more! Girl Scouts are committed to summer Fun day camp Camp sessions are June 15-19, June 22-26, or June offering accessible programs for girls with and without 29-July 2. You can chose to attend one session or disabilities. Lunch included. all three. Come join us for an exciting start to your Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm summer! Breakfast and lunch provided. Start Date: 7/9/09 End Date: 7/9/09 Ages: Girls currently in kindergarten - girls currently in 8th grade Cost: $5 per girl (lunch, snack, and water bottle provided) Location: Wellness/Recreation Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm 6/15/09 End Date: 7/2/09 Kindergarten-5th grade $15 per week or $45 for all three weeks. Financial aid is available. Location: Lincoln Elementary 302 Cedar Bend St., Waterloo
Boot tracks day camp-Waterloo Enjoy a nature hike, learn to read a compass, discover patHways - proJEct rEcovEry iowa Mandy Gesme, Children’s Services Coordinator insects and go on a bug hunt. Play fun games and 3362 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA, 50701 make outdoor crafts while making new friends and Phone: 319-352-2064 Fax: 319-352-2329 trading swaps! gesmem@pathwaysb.org Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm www.pathwaysb.org Start Date: 6/29/09 End Date: 6/29/09 Ages: Girls currently in kindergarten - girls currently in 6th grade Cost: $12 per Girl Scout $22 per non-Girl Scout (includes activities, patch and snack) Girls need to bring sack lunch and drink. Location: Hope Martin Park, Fletcher Ave. & US-63 Waterloo
camp noah - st. Patrick catholic church A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, arts and crafts, music, cool counselors, and food! Contact Amy Hoyer at 319-266-8711 to register.
Monkey Mania day camp Come monkey around at day camp as you learn what Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm monkeys eat and where they live. You will do crafts, Start Date: 7/20/09 End Date: 7/24/09 play games and have a barrel of fun! Bring a sack Ages: Finished Kindergarten - Sixth grade Boot tracks day camp-cedar Falls lunch. Cost: Free Enjoy a nature hike, learn to read a compass, discover Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: 705 Main Street, Cedar Falls insects and go on a bug hunt. Play fun games and Start Date: 7/15/09 make outdoor crafts while making new friends and camp noah - american legion Hall Ages: Kindergarten-3rd grade trading swaps! Cost: $10 A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Jordan Reynolds Center, through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, Start Date: 7/14/09 End Date: 7/14/09 130 Jackson St., Waterloo music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. Ages: Girls currently in kindergarten - girls Scholarships available. Contact Pat Arthaud 319-636Monkey Mania day camp currently in 6th grade 2548 to register. Enjoy a day of monkeying around! You will learn where Cost: $12 per Girl Scout $22 per non-Girl Scout Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm monkeys live, what they eat, play games, eat monkey (includes activities, patch, and snack) Girls Start Date: 6/15/09 End Date: 6/19/09 food and have a barrel of fun! Bring a sack lunch. need to bring sack lunch and drink. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 6/16/09 Kindergarteners-1st grade $15 for non 4-H members, $10 for Black Hawk County 4-H’ers Cedar Valley Arboretum, 1927 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo
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Location: Gateway Park, off of Main St., Cedar Falls
Ages: Finished Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Cost: $10 per family Location: 105 West Hayes Street, Hazelton
camp noah - Grace united Methodist church A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. Scholarships available. Contact Deb Brown at 563-924-2377 to register. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 6/22/09 End Date: 6/26/09 Finished Kindergarten-Sixth Grade $10 per family 745 Washington Street, Lamont
camp noah - First united Methodist church camp noah - Heartland community church nature A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, Grout MuseuM district music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. Melissa Wells, Education Director Contact Betsy Piette 319-983-2322 to register. Scholarships available. Contact Barb Holman 319-239503 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701 Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 3864 to register. Phone: 319-234-6357 Fax: 319-236-0500 Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Start Date: 6/8/09 End Date: 6/12/09 melissa.wells@gmdistrict.org Start Date: 7/13/09 End Date: 7/17/09 Ages: Finished Kindergarten - Sixth Grade www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Cost: Free Location: 1012 Beaver Street, New Hartford
Ages: Finished Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Cost: Free Location: 705 Bishop Avenue, La Porte City
Star Parties are always the last Saturday of the month May-Sept camp noah - Parkersburg united Methodist church A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been camp noah - McKinstry elementary star Party A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, Staff will be on hand to point out planets, current through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. constellations, and deep space objects. Children can music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. Contact Betsy Piette 319-346-1076 to register. earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate. Location: Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Scholarships available. Contact Emily Taibor at 319Prairie Grove Park. Start Date: 6/15/09 End Date: 6/19/09 433-2780 to register. Time: 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm Ages: Finished Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Cost: Free Location: 502 Florence Street, Parkersburg
Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7/13/09 End Date: 7/17/09 Finished Kindergarten-Sixth grade $10 1410 Independence Ave., Waterloo
camp noah - Parkersburg united Methodist church A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. ywca of Black Hawk county Rachel Scott, Childcare Director Contact Betsy Piette 319-346-1076 to register. Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 425 Lafayette, Waterloo, IA Start Date: 6/29/09 End Date: 7/3/09 Phone: 319-234-7589 Fax: 319-234-3462 Ages: Finished Kindergarten-Sixth Grade ywcakids@ywcabhc.org Cost: Free www.ywcabhc.org Location: 502 Florence Street, Parkersburg
camp noah - shell rock elementary school A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. Scholarships available. Contact Christi Lines 319-3523582 to register. Times: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 6/22/09 End Date: 6/26/09 Finished Kindergarten-Sixth Grade $10 214 North Cherry Street, Shell Rock
camp noah - southeast elementary school A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. Scholarships available. Contact Christi Lines 319-3523582 to register. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 7/13/09 End Date: 7/17/09 Finished Kindergarten-Sixth Grade $10 809 4th Street SE, Waverly
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5/30/09 End Date: 5/30/09 All Free Shaulis Rd. & 4th Street, Waterloo
star Party Staff will be on hand to point out planets, current constellations, and deep space objects. Children can earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate. Location: Prairie Grove Park. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm 6/27/09 End Date: 6/27/09 All Free Shaulis Rd. & 4th St., Waterloo
Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm 7/25/09 End Date: 7/25/09 All Free Shaulis Rd. & 4th St., Waterloo
summer daze Summer Daze is a State of Iowa licensed child care program designed to meet the specific needs of star Party children. Each week includes swimming, art & crafts, Staff will be on hand to point out planets, current Character Counts activities, wellness programming constellations, and deep space objects. Children can and field trips. All meals and snacks are provided. earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate. Location: Time: M - F 6:30 - 6:00 pm Prairie Grove Park. Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 8/14/09 Ages: 4-13 Cost: $15 non-refundable registration fee. Cost per week is $97 for members. Sliding scale financial assistance can reduce fees by up to 75% and DHS and Promise Job funding is accepted. Offering 3 locations in 2009. Call for more information.
Miscellaneous Grout MuseuM district Melissa Wells, Education Director 503 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6357 Fax: 319-236-0500 melissa.wells@gmdistrict.org www.groutmuseumdistrict.org
star Party Staff will be on hand to point out planets, current constellations, and deep space objects. Children can earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm 8/29/09 End Date: 8/29/09 All Free Prairie Grove Park Shaulis Rd. & 4th St., Waterloo
camp noah - st. John’s lutheran church otHer A week of fun and friendships for kids who have been lincoln Bicentennial speaker series through the stress of a disaster. Skits, games, art, The Lincoln Assassination Dr. Blaine Houmes, Grout MuseuM district music, cool counselors, and food! Volunteers needed. an emergency medicine physician from Cedar Melissa Wells, Education Director Contact Sophie Banwarth 319-822-4297 register. Rapids, brings his professional expertise to bear 503 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701 Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in his presentation on President Abraham Lincoln’s Phone: 319-234-6357 Fax: 319-236-0500 Start Date: 7/27/09 End Date: 7/31/09 assassination in 1865. Dr. Houmes, a member of the melissa.wells@gmdistrict.org Ages: Finished Kindergarten-Sixth Grade Iowa Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, is a www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Cost: $10 nationally-respected Lincoln student, and he will be Location: 4110 East Mount Vernon Road, chowing down in the Military: Food for the troops sharing a few items from his impressive collection of Bennington Township Ever wonder what the country’s bravest men and Lincolniana. women eat while protecting our country? Try it for Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm yourself at Chowing Down in the Military. Start Date: 5/23/09 End Date: 5/23/09 Ages: All Cost: Members $8 Non-members $10 Location: 503 South St., Waterloo
Location: Iowa Veterans Museum Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Start Date: 6/20/09 End Date: 6/20/09 Ages: All Cost: Regular Admission Location: 503 South St., Waterloo
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science related Black Hawk County Extension Mary TeWinkel Field Specialist/4-H Youth Development 3420 University Ave., Suite B., Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6811 Fax: 319-234-5581 tewinkel@iastate.edu http://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/
Weekly Wonders: The Gooey & The Gross Exploring Energy Make your own gooey, green snot. Discover gross & Explore where energy comes from and how we use interesting facts about people and animals. Explore it. Investigate how we can use our current energy the disgusting functions of the human body. resources more efficiently while seeking alternatives Bluedorn Science Imaginarium. and how our choices affect the Earth’s atmosphere. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm 6/16/09 End Date: 6/19/09 All Ages Regular Admission 503 South St., Waterloo
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm 7/6/09 End Date: 7/10/09 Current 5th graders-Current 6th graders $100, scholarships available University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
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7/7/09 End Date: 7/10/09 All Regular Admission 322 Washington St., Waterloo
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8:30 am - 3:00 pm 7/13/09 End Date: 7/17/09 Current 7th graders-Current 8th graders $100, scholarships available University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
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6/11/09 End Date: 6/23/09 9 years old-13 years old $15/day. Includes take-home materials and a snack Center for Energy and Environmental Education at UNI, Cedar Falls
Summer Science Fun Weekly Wonders: Science of Sports Rivers, Rocks and Prairies Explore the world of science in a fun and hands on way. Find the sweet spot on a bat. Explore the factors that Investigate the world around you by exploring what You’ll make corn plastic, learn about the environment affect the speed of a race car. Hone your pitching makes up the ground under your feet, comparing plus do many more experiments! skills in the “Bullpen”. Make your own bouncy ball to different types of water, examining the different Time: 10:00 am - 11:30am take home. Bluedorn Science Imaginarium. kinds of Iowa fish and exploring a prairie. Field trips Start Date: 6/23/09 End Date: 8/4/09 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm included. Ages: Cost: Location:
4th grade-5th grade $10, financial assistant available Jordan Reynolds Center, 130 Jackson St., Waterloo
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9 years old-13 years old $15/day. Includes take-home materials and Gateway Academy Get a jump-start on exploring science and math a snack as career opportunities! Students will experience Center for Energy and Environmental engineering, manufacturing and technology through Education, Cedar Falls
Weekly Wonders: The “Bug” Days of Summer Center for Energy and Environmental See through the eyes of a bug as we zoom in on Education at UNI bug body parts, create a buzzing bee and build a Center for Energy and Environmental Angela Wichtendahl, Program Assistant bug catcher. View the Imaginarium’s collection of Education Center for Energy and Environmental Education Angela Wichtendahl, Program Assistant exotic insects and arachnids. Bluedorn Science Cedar Falls, IA 50614 Center for Energy and Environmental Education Imaginarium. Phone: 319-273-2560 Fax: 319-273-7140 Cedar Falls, IA 50614 jrsolarsprint@uni.edu Phone: 319-273-2560 Fax:319-273-7140 Time: 9:00 am 5:00 pm http://www.ceee.uni.edu/Home/Programs/Education. jrsolarsprint@uni.edu Start Date: 7/20/09 End Date: 7/24/09 aspx http://www.ceee.uni.edu/Home/Programs/Education. Ages: All aspx Wind Power! Cost: Regular Admission One of a series of sessions on energy in Iowa. Kids will Location: 322 Washington St., Waterloo Solar Cars! learn about wind energy in Iowa and how we use the One of a series of sessions on energy in Iowa. In Solar wind’s energy. See http://www.ceee.uni.edu/Home/ Waterloo Community Schools Cars! Students will learn how we use the sun’s energy, Programs/Education.aspx Sign up for June 10, 16, OR Shelly Smith build a model solar car, and solar cook. See http:// 25. Drop off students any time between noon and 1 Community Education Program Coordinator www.ceee.uni.edu/Home/Programs/Education.aspx PM. Session begins at 1PM. Pick students up any time 1516 Washington Street, Waterloo, IA, 50702 Sign up for June 11, 17, OR 23. Drop off students any between 4 and 5. Session ends at 4 PM. Phone: 319-433-1811 time between noon and 1 PM, session begins at 1 PM. smithm@waterloo.k12.ia.us Pick up students between 4 and 5 PM, sessions end Start Date: 6/10/09 End Date: 6/25/09 www.waterloo.k12.ia.us at 4 PM
Grout Museum District Melissa Wells, Education Director 503 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6357 Fax: 319-236-0500 melissa.wells@gmdistrict.org www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Rocket Camp During this 2 day camp, participants will learn the science of flight and propulsion through amazing hands-on activities, including a 2-stage rocket which they will launch the evening of the second day. Location: Bluedorn Science Imaginarium. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 6/24/09 End Date: 6/25/09 10-16 Member $30 Non-member $35 322 Washington St., Waterloo
Weekly Wonders: Let There Be Night Light pollution not only makes it difficult to see as many stars, but it also interferes with nature’s natural rhythms. Learn how light pollution changes life for animals and humans. Location: Grout Museum of History & Science
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Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm 6/30/09 End Date: 7/3/09 All Regular Admission 503 South St., Waterloo
studying aeronautics and flight, taking field trips and making rockets. Limited to 10 students from each Waterloo Middle School. Transportation, meals and More Power? (Energy Efficiency) snacks provided. One of a series of sessions on energy. In More Power?, Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Students will be motivated to be and learn how to Start Date: 8/3/09 End Date: 8/7/09 be more energy efficient. Sign up for June 9, 18, OR Ages: 12-14 24. See http://www.ceee.uni.edu/Home/Programs/ Cost: Free Education.aspx Drop off students any time between Location: 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo noon and 1 PM, session begins at 1 PM. Pick up students between 4 and 5 PM, sessions end at 4 PM Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 6/24/09 Young Scientists’ Summer Camps University Ages: 9 years old-13 years old of Northern Iowa Cost: $15/day, includes take-home materials and Katie Schafer, Camp Director a snack 243 McCollum Science Hall, UNI, Location: Center for Energy and Environmental Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0423 Education at UNI, Cedar Falls Phone: (319) 273-2557 Fax: (319) 273-7127 katie.schafer@uni.edu www.uni.edu/camps/sciencecamp Robotics Participate in a series of training challenges using the LEGO NXT robot and Mindstorms programming software. Learn how to use feedback from sensors to control your robots’ behavior. The week will end with a competition to make the planet Pantheon habitable for a colony of space explorers Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
8:30 am - 3:00 pm 7/13/09 End Date: 7/17/09 Current 5th graders-Current 8th graders $100, scholarships available University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
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HawkEyE communitymartin lutHEr king cEntEr Warren Wortham Phone: (319) 296-4400
family ymca of Black Hawk county Ryan Mathews, Sports Director 669 S Hackett Road, Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: (319) 233-3531 Fax: (319) 232-4109 rmathews@blackhawkymca.org www.blackhawkymca.org
Black Hawk county ExtEnsion Mary TeWinkel Field Specialist/4-H Youth Development MlK career Pathways exploration summer Program 3420 University Ave., Suite B, Waterloo, IA 50701 Students completing grades 6 and 7 will participate in a Phone: 319-234-6811 Fax: 319-234-5581 different career area each week: industrial technology, rookie t-Ball tewinkel@iastate.edu agricultural and natural sciences, health sciences and Coaches lead participants through the beginning skills http://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/ dentistry and advanced technology. Each Friday, of T-ball in a non-competitive atmosphere focusing on students will travel to Hawkeye’s campus and engage Fishing Fun day camp YMCA character development. The five week session in hands-on opportunities related to the designated Learn the basics of fishing, how to tie knots, play some entails various games meant to teach the basics of career area. Staffed with Hawkeye faculty. games and go fishing at George Wyth. Bring a sack the sport. Participants must bring their own gloves. Maximum Enrollment: 20 lunch, fishing poles provided. We encourage family members to volunteer to help Times: 8:00 to 1:00 Monday to Thursday Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm coach. 8:00 to 3:00 Friday Dates: Week days from July 6 to July 31 Fee: $50 (scholarships available) Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Center 515 Beech St., Waterloo, IA 50703
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6/24/09 4th grade-6th grade $2 Jordan Reynolds Center, 130 Jackson St.
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Mondays, July 13-Aug 10, 5:00-6:00pm Mondays, July 13-Aug 10, 6:15-7:15pm 7/13/09 End Date: 8/10/09 4-6 YMCA Members: $15 Non-Members: $45 669 S Hackett Road, Waterloo
rookie soccer Coaches lead participants through the beginning skills of soccer in a non-competitive atmosphere focusing on YMCA character development. The five week session entails various games meant to teach the basics of the sport as well as brief soccer matches. We encourage family members to provide shin guards and balls and to volunteer to help coach. Session I: Session II: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
Tuesdays, July 14-Aug 11, 5:00-6:00pm Tuesdays, July 14-Aug 11, 6:15-7:15pm 7/14/09 End Date: 8/11/09 4-6 YMCA Members: $15 Non-Members: $45 Location: 669 S Hackett Road, Waterloo
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family ymca of Black Hawk county together We Play Ryan Mathews, Sports Director Together We Play is an Inclusion Service of the Family challenger British soccer camp 669 S Hackett Road, Waterloo, IA 50701 YMCA of Black Hawk County. Our mission is to Experience the magic of Challenger Sports British Phone: (319) 233-3531 Fax: (319) 232-4109 enrich the lives of all children who participate in out Soccer Camp at this week-long camp with programs rmathews@blackhawkymca.org of school activities by supporting inclusion. Any child, available for all ages and abilities. Every child receives www.blackhawkymca.org regardless of ability level may participate. This means a camp ball, shirt, personal evaluation, and end a child with a disability will be welcomed, included and of camp gift. Separate programs for morning and Youth Gymnastics valued at the following partner agencies: CF Parks and A course designed to introduce youth to basic afternoon. Rec, First United Methodist Church-CF, Girl Scouts of fl oor/tumbling and balance beam activities. It also Start Date: 6/15/09 End Date: 6/19/09 Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, Hearst Center for offers activities that build coordination and muscular Ages/Cost: First Kicks (Ages 3-5): $68 the Arts, St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Sturgis Youth development. Gymnastics classes are limited to Mini Soccer (Ages 4-6): $83 Theatre, United Sport and Athlete, Waterloo Center 10 participants each class. Separate programs for Half Day (Ages 6-16): $108 for the Arts, Waterloo Leisure Services, Wartburgmorning and afternoon Location: 669 S Hackett Road, Waterloo Waverly Sports and Wellness Center and the Family Start Date: 6/15/09 End Date: 7/27/09 YMCA of Black Hawk County. YMca Youth Basketball camp Ages: 3-6 Ages: 2-21 For youth entering 2nd-4th grade. This camp is a great Cost: YMCA Members: $15 The only cost is the regular fee associated with the opportunity for kids to have fun while improving both Non-Members: $45 program of interest! Together We Play provides their knowledge and talent in the game of basketball. Location: 669 S Hackett Road, Waterloo inclusion services to families at NO COST, thanks to Campers will focus on specific skills such as shooting generous donations from our program sponsors. and ball-handing every day. They will also have the Misting dragon taekwondo Misting Dragon Martial Arts is committed to providing opportunity to compete against other campers in the highest quality martial arts instruction and training games such as Buzzer Beater and Knockout. Each in a friendly, positive atmosphere. People of all ages, participant will receive a camp T-shirt. Space is limited, with or without previous martial arts experience, can so sign up soon! learn to defend themselves, get a great workout, have Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon fun, and improve as individuals. In addition to punching Start Date: 6/22/09 End Date: 6/25/09 and kicking techniques of Taekwondo, students also Ages: entering 2nd grade-entering 4th grade learn self-defense and martial arts weaponry. Cost: YMCA Members: $15 Non-Members: $45 Location: 669 S Hackett Road, Waterloo
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6/2/09 End Date: 8/20/09 7-15 YMCA Members: $30 Non-Members: $90 Location: 669 S Hackett Road, Waterloo
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lEisurE sErvicEs Alex Hildman, Recreation Specialist 1101 Campbell Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-291-4370 Fax: 319-291-4297 alex.hildman@waterloo-ia.org www.waterlooleisureservices.org a Ball Participants receive 6 weeks of instruction in baseball/softball through team practices and recreational games on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The program begins in mid June and concludes in mid July. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6/1/09 End Date: 7/2/09 1st Grade Boys and Girls $30.00 Cedar River Youth Sports Complex
Kiwanis Katoski Youth Golf tournament Each golfer receives a t-shirt and lunch. There will also be awards and many prizes. Separate divisions for boys and girls. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
8:00 am - 3:00 pm 6/23/09 End Date: 6/23/09 3-17 $12.00 South Hills Golf Course, Waterloo
out door adventurers The Leisure Services Department is excited to offer this program in cooperation with the Iowa DNR and George Wyth State Park. The adventurers will experience many different outdoor activities in this 4-day program. Activities will consist of nature hikes, leaf pressing, catching aquatic animals, nature crafts, fish identification, animal tracking, making shelters and many other fun and informative activities. The program will be led by a George Wyth State Park Naturalist with the assistance of Leisure Services Staff Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 12:00 noon 8/3/09 End Date: 8/6/09 7 years old-12 years old $30.00 George Wyth State Park, Waterloo
elks Junior Golf classic Each golfer receives a t-shirt and lunch. There will also be awards for each age divisions. Separate divisions for boys and girls. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
8:00 am - 3:00 pm 7/9/09 End Date: 7/9/09 7 years old-17 years old $5 Gates Park Golf Course, Waterloo
Major league Baseball Teams practices begin in late April at either Danes or Tibbitts. League play begins in late may and consists of approximately 28 games played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The season ends in mid July with a league tournament. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4/18/09 End Date: 7/19/09 7th grade-9th grade $60.00 Dane & Tibbits Complex, Waterloo
Major league softball Team practices begin in late April at Cedar River Youth Sports Complex or Summit. League play begins in early June and consists of approximately 28 games played on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The season ends in mid July and with a league tournament. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4/18/09 End Date: 7/19/09 6th grade-9th grade $60.00 Cedar River Youth Sports Complex or Summit, Waterloo
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League wide practices begin in late April with games starting in mid June. Teams play approximately 10 - 12 games. Teams meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Cedar River Youth Sports Complex. A league tournament concludes the program in late July. Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Start Date: 4/28/09 End Date: 7/23/09 Ages: 2nd grade-3rd grade Cost: $55.00 Location: Cedar River Youth Sports Complex, Waterloo
aa softball League wide practices begin in late April with games starting in mid June. Teams play approximately 10 - 12 games. The program meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Summit Complex. A league tournament concludes the program in late July Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4/27/09 End Date: 7/24/09 2nd Grade-3rd Grade $55.00 Summit Complex, Waterloo
aaa Baseball Team practice begins in late April at the Cedar River Youth Sports Complex. League play begins in late May and consists of approximately 12 games played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The season ends in mid July with a league tournament. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4/18/09 End Date: 7/18/09 4th grade-6th grade $55.00 Cedar River Youth Sports Complex, Waterloo
aaa softball Team practices begins in late April at the Cedar River Youth Sports Complex. League play begins in early June and consists of approximately 12 games played on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The season ends in mid July with a league tournament. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4/18/09 End Date: 7/19/09 4th grade-5th grade $55.00 Cedar River Youth Sports Complex, Waterloo
tee Ball Boys and girls will receive basic instruction in the sport of baseball and learn to enjoy the game trough both practice and game situations. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 7/23/09 End Date: 8/18/09 Kindergarten-4 Years Old $25.00 Cedar River Youth Sports Complex, Waterloo
sports sampler Boys and girls will be introduced to 8 different sports over a 4 day period from 9:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Basic instruction and participation in: baseball, volleyball, swimming, track, soccer, tennis, basketball and football will be offered. Each participant will receive a T-shirt. Participants will meet at Byrnes Tennis Center. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
9:00 am - 12:00 noon 8/10/09 End Date: 8/13/09 6 years old-10 years old $35.00 Byrnes Tennis Center
ywca of Black Hawk county Debbie Roth, Health Promotion Services Director 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo IA 50703 Phone: 319-234-7589 Fax: 319-234-3462 wellness@ywcabhc.org www.ywcabhc.org Gymnastics ages 3 - 4 Beginning tumbling and balance beam activities designed to develop body awareness and motor skills When: June 9 - August 9, 2009 Tuesdays 6:056:50 pm or Saturdays 11:15-noon Ages: ages 3 & 4 Separate programs for morning and afternoon Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 8/9/09 Ages: 3-4 Cost: Members: $30 for 8 classes (youth membership $15) Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
tae Kwon do This class is taught by Denny Jensen, 4th Dan blackbelt. Students will increase coordination, self confidence and agility. Emphasis is placed on increasing discipline, courtesy and respect while reducing stress and anxiety. When: Ongoing - Students can start any Tuesday or Thursday Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15 pm Ages: ages 7 through adults. Separate programs for morning and afternoon Start Date: 6/1/09 End Date: 8/31/09 Ages: 7-99 Cost: Members: $35 per month plus membership Non-members: $40 per month Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
tots tae Kwon do Class will focus on coordination, discipline, respect, and lots of fun! Ongoing-Students can start any Friday. Scholarships available. Ages: 4-7 Separate programs for morning and afternoon Start Date: 6/1/09 End Date: 8/31/09 Ages: 4-7 Cost: Members: $35 per month (membership $15) Non-members: $40 per month Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
Gymnastics ages 5 and up Beginning tumbling and apparatus skills in preparation for the intermediate level, as well as an introduction to the balance beam. Includes a review of the skills from Gymnastics Ages 3-4. When: June 9 - August 9, 2009 Tuesdays 5:15-6:00 pm or Saturday 10:30-11:15 am. Separate programs for morning and afternoon Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 8/9/09 Ages: 5-12 Cost: Members: $30 for 8 classes (youth membership $15) Non-members: $50 for 8 classes Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo 9
sWiMMinG Black Hawk ymca Dana Stein, Aquatic Director 669 south Hackett Rd., Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-233-3531 Fax: 319-232-4109 dstein@blackhawkymca.org
ywca of Black Hawk county Debbie Roth Health Promotion Services Director 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo IA 50703 Phone: 319-234-7589 Fax: 319-234-3462 wellness@ywcabhc.org www.ywcabhc.org
american red cross swimming lessons - level 5 Prerequisite Level 4. Objective is the coordination and refinement of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. Introduction to surface dives and survival swimming. Scholarships available. When: June 9 - August 9, 2009 Saturdays 11:15 am - noon Ages: ages 6 - 14 years Separate programs for morning and afternoon
swim lessons american red cross swimming lessons - level 1 •To ensure a safe environment in and around the Will learn front and back float, front and back Start Date: 6/13/09 End Date: 8/9/09 YMCA swimming pools. glide, rhythmic breathing, combined stroke front Ages: 6-14 •To teach water safety and back, turning over and safety skill. Deepwater Cost: Members: $30 for 8 classes- (youth •To teach the mechanics of swimming through stroke adjustment will be covered as well. Scholarships membership $15) development in a progressive class setting. available. When: June 9 - August 9, 2009 Tuesday & Non-members: $50 for 8 classes •To nurture a lifetime appreciation of the water Thursday 9:30 - 10:15 am or Thursday 5:30 - 6:15 pm Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo through further participation in aquatic programs. or Saturday 9:00 - 9:45 am or Saturday 10:45 - 11:30 american red cross swimming lessons - level 6 •To bring an awareness and acceptance of these core am Ages: ages 4 - 14 Prerequisite Level 5. Level 6 has now been divided values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Separate programs for morning and afternoon into four different sections by the Red Cross. Our Separate programs for morning and afternoon Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 8/9/09 Ages: 6 months-Adult primary focus will be the personal water safety Ages: 4-14 Cost: Based on Member or Non Member and fitness swimmer emphases. Students will work Cost: Members: $30 for 8 classes plus youth Location: 669 South Hackett Rd., Waterloo on perfecting all strokes as well as working on membership ($15) endurance and general water safety. Scholarships Non-members: $50 for 8 classes available. When: June 13 - August 9, 2009 Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo watErloo lEisurE sErvicEs Saturdays 11:30 - 12:15 pm Ages: ages 6 - 14 years Alex Hildman, Recreation Specialist american red cross swimming lessons - level 2 Separate programs for morning and afternoon 1101 Campbell Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701 Prerequisite- Level 1 or shows the ability to perform Start Date: 6/13/09 End Date: 8/9/09 Phone: 319-291-4370 Fax: 319-291-4297 all Level 1 skills. Students explore simultaneous Ages: 6-14 alex.hildman@waterloo-ia.org and alternating arm and leg actions on the front Cost: Members: $30 for 8 classes (youth www.waterlooleisureservices.org and back to lay the foundation for future strokes. membership $15) Scholarships available. When: June 9 - August 9, Nonmembers: $50 for 8 classes swimming lessons 2009 Thursdays 10:15-11:00 am or Tuesdays 5:30 Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo Water safety begins with learning how to swim. - 6:15 pm or Saturdays 9:00 - 9:45 am Ages: ages 4 Enrolling your child in classes is the first step in swimming lessons - Parent & child a - 14 educating your child about the importance of A special sharing time for parents and children in the Separate programs for morning and afternoon learning to swim. Our classes are based on a water. Children will practice putting their faces and Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 8/9/09 program established by the Waterloo Leisure ears in the water and begin to float and kick with Ages: 4-14 Services Staff assistance. Parent must assist in water. When: June 9 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Start Date: 6/8/09 End Date: 8/7/09 Ages: 6 months old-12 years old Cost: Infant & Toddler $15.00 Preschool $25.00 Sabbies, Deck Hanks, 1st Mates, Skippers, Captains and Admirals $30.00 Location: Byrnes and Gates Pools, Waterloo
Byrnes & Gates swimming Pools Byrnes Pool will open May 30th Gates Pool will open June 5th Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
12:00 noon-8:00 pm 5/30/09 End Date: 8/16/09 All Ages Family Season Pass $85.00 (Before May 1st) Family Season Pass $95.00 Individual Season Pass $42.00 Daily Admission $3.00 Under 3 Years Old $0.50 Location: Byrnes & Gates Pool, Waterloo
Cost: Members: $30 for 8 classes plus youth membership ($15) Nonmembers: $50 for the 8 classes Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
american red cross swimming lessons - level 3 Prerequisite: Level 1 and 2. Objective is to build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice. Will learn fundamentals of front/back crawl, treading water, butterfly and deep-water adjustment. Scholarships available. When: June 9 - August 9, 2008 Thursdays 10:15-11:00 am or Tuesdays 6:15-7:00 pm, Saturday 9:45-10:30 am Separate programs for morning and afternoon
Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 8/9/09 Ages: 6-14 Cost: Members:$30 for 8 classes (youth membership $15) Non-members: $50 for the 8 classes Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
american red cross swimming lessons - level 4 Prerequisite: Level 3 test. Objective is to develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills, increase endurance by swimming familiar strokes for greater distances. Will learn fundamentals of elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, diving and turns at the wall. Scholarships available When: June 9 - August 9, 2009 Thursdays 6:15 - 7:00 pm or Saturdays 10:30 - 11:15 am Ages: ages 6 - 14 Separate programs for morning and afternoon Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 8/9/09 Ages: 6-14 Cost: Members: $30 for 8 classes (youth membership $15) Nonmembers: $50 for the 8 classes Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
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- August 8, 2009 Tuesday 5:45-6:15 pm or Saturday 10:15-10:45 am Ages: ages 6 months - 3 years old Cost: $21 for 8 classes plus youth membership Separate programs for morning and afternoon Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
6/9/09 End Date: 8/9/09 6 month-3 years $25 member $45 nonmember 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
swimming lessons - Parent & child B No floating ability necessary. Will learn water adjustment, front and back floats with aid. Will learn fanning and very basic front crawl. Deep water adjustment may be covered if students are ready. Parent must assist in water. When: June 9 - August 9, 2008 Tuesday 6:15 - 6:45 pm or Saturday 10:15 - 10:45 am Ages: ages 3 - 5 years Separate programs for morning and afternoon Start Date: 6/9/09 End Date: 6/9/09 Ages: 3 years-5 years Cost: Members: $25 for 8 classes plus youth membership ($15) Non-members: $45 for 8 classes Location: 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
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Waterloo community schools Shelly Smith Community Education Program Coordinator 1516 Washington Street, Waterloo, IA, 50702 Phone: 319-433-1811 smithm@waterloo.k12.ia.us www.waterloo.k12.ia.us
Black Hawk county ExtEnsion Mary TeWinkel Field Specialist/4-H Youth Development “ 3420 University Ave., Suite B, Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6811 Fax: 319-234-5581 tewinkel@iastate.edu http://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/
trolley Kids Come Aboard! Hop on the Trolley every Tuesday and Thursday and be taken to many wonderful stops in the Cedar Valley. The trolley runs in one hour loops from Evansdale throughout Waterloo stopping at pools, parks, lunch sites, libraries and more! Parents are welcome!
ricochet leadership Program Come develop your leadership and communication skills through this fun and challenging adventure based program.
Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
11:00 am - 5:00 pm 6/16/09 End Date: 7/30/09 7-14 10 cents- 1 ride 225 Commercial, Waterloo
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1:00 pm - 2:30pm 6/23/09 End Date: 8/4/09 6th grade-8th grade $10, financial assistance is available Jordan Reynolds Center, 130 Jackson St., Waterloo
Boys & girls cluB Shirley Greer, Director of Operations 515 Lime St., Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: 319-234-2839 Fax: 319-235-5656 sgreer@bgcbhc.org www.bgcbhc.org Field trips The Boys & Girls Clubs of Black Hawk County take youth on many field trips including but not limited to the following: Swimming, Bowling, Tilt, The Russell House, The Imaginarium, the movies, Hansen Dairy Farm and many more. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
TROLLEY KIDS
7:30 am - 5:00 pm 6/15/09 End Date: 8/14/09 6-18 Included in $10 summer membership fee, some field trips have an added cost. Location: 515 Lime St., Waterloo
torch club Torch Clubs are charter small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls. Torch Club members learn to elect officers and work together to implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community, education, health and fitness and social recreation. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost:
7:30 am - 5:00 pm 6/15/09 End Date: 8/14/09 6-18 Included in the $10 Summer Membership Fee Location: 515 Lime Street, Waterloo
arts & crafts Weekly Arts & Crafts projects will be done Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
7:30 am-5:00 pm 6/15/09 End Date: 8/14/09 6-18 Included in $10 Summer Membership Fee 515 Lime Street, Waterloo
Keystone Keystone Clubs are chartered leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 13-18. Keystoners elect officers and implement activities in six areas: service to Club and community, character and leadership development, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise and social recreation. Times: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
7:30 am 5:00 pm 6/15/09 End Date: 8/14/09 13-18 Included in $10 Summer Membership Fee 515 Lime Street, Waterloo
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triple Play The Triple Play program takes a holistic approach to educating boys and girls about good nutrition, making physical fitness a daily practice and developing individual strengths and good character. In addition to components for the mind and body, the Triple Play program gets at the soul of the Club experience – the gamesroom. Each Mind, Body and Soul program component can stand alone, yet integrating them allows Club members to reap more powerful, lifelong benefits. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
7:30am - 5:00 pm 6/15/09 End Date: 8/14/09 M-F 6-18 Included in $10 summer membership fee 515 Lime Street, Waterloo
smart Moves Smart Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) This nationally acclaimed comprehensive prevention program helps young people resist alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, as well as premature sexual activity. Smart Moves features engaging, interactive, small-group activities that increase participants’ peer support, enhance their life skills, build their resiliency and strengthen their leadership skills. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
iowa statE univErsity-Black Hawk county ExtEnsion Mary TeWinkel Field Specialist/4-H Youth Development 3420 University Ave., Suite B, Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: 319-234-6811 Fax: 319-234-5581 tewinkel@iastate.edu http://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/ Black Hawk county 4-H & FFa Fair Come view the many exhibits done by youth. There will be livestock shows, family fun night, talent and fashion shows, family picnic and Fun & Fitness event plus more. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
Varies each day 7/29/09 End Date: 8/1/09 Open to all ages Free admission Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo
ywca Cyndi Ritter Youth and Family Services Director 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: 319-234-7589 Fax: 319-234-3462 youthandfamily@ywcabhc.org Wize Girlz Twice weekly program for 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls. Includes positive decision-making skills, community service, and career exploration. Activities include field trips, bowling and swimming. Transportation, activity fees and snacks provided free to participants. Time: Start Date: Ages: Cost: Location:
7:30am - 5:00 pm 6/15/09 End Date: 8/14/09 M-F 6-18 Included in $10 summer membership fee 515 Lime Street, Waterloo
CULTURE FEST 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 noon 6/23/09 End Date: 7/30/09 6th grade-8th grade No registration fee required 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo