May 25, 2012

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Wichita Park & Recreation

Registration is going on NOW for Wichita Park & Recreation Summer Courses. Choose from over 400 classes for all ages and abilities. Pick up a copy of our Summer Activities Guide at any local Dillon’s store, your local Recreation Centers, or City Hall or click on the Wichita Park & Recreation Activities Guide below to view the guide online. Preview the variety of classes below.

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Check out our new and affordable camps where kids will make friends, memories, and learn something different everyday! We have both full-day and half-day camps which are held Monday-Friday.

The selection of camps include:
•    Outdoor Adventure
•    Jedi Training
•    Harry Potters Hogwart’s Academy
•    Camo Camp
•    Fit Kids
•    All Fun & Games
•    Project Runway
•    Creative Treasures
•    Mystery of Magic
•    Jr. Detectives

Pre-registration and special paperwork is required and can be completed at any of your neighborhood recreation centers. Full-day campers must provide their own lunch and beverage. Extended care for half-day camps is available from 12 noon to 1 pm for an additional $15 weekly fee.  Click here for more details on each weekly camp.

Tots:
Fitness Classes (page 10)
• Fitness for Tots, Simon Says Get Fit

Dance Classes (page 10)
• Ballet & Tap, Dance & Cheerleading, Hip Hop for Tots

Other Classes (page 11-12)
• Music and Motion, Princess Tea Party, Playtime for Toddlers

Youth:
Dance Classes (page 13)
• Dance and Cheerleading, Extreme Dance Team, Hip Hop Dance

Sports Classes (pages 13-15)
• Flag Football, Basketball Clinic, S.N.A.G. Golf

Other Classes (page 15-17)
• Tutoring, Kids' Drawing, French

Adults:
Fitness Classes (pages 18-20)
• Core Strength and Balance, Yoga, Zumba

Dance Classes (page 22)
• Belly Dance, Latin Dancing, Social Dancing

Other Classes (pages 22-25)
• Cake Decorating, Flower Arrangements, Acrylic Painting Basics

SUMMER OF DISCOVERY
Sign your kids up for an exciting, educational, and fun-filled summer with our Summer of Discovery program. Our ten-week program is filled with weekly themes of activities on site and activities on field trips. Some activities on-site include crafts, sports, and table games and field trips include Water Parks, Ice Skating, Golf Courses, and many more. Registration begins March 26th. Spaces are limited so register with the facility of your choice today!

Summer of Discovery Camp Themes and Activities

Week 1 (5/29-6/1):  School's Out for Summer
Field Trips:  Carousel Skate Center

Week 2 (6/4-6/8):  Lights, Camera, Action
Field Trips:  Palace West Movie Theater, Seneca Bowl

Week 3 (6/11-6/15):  Go for the Gold
Field Trips:  All Star Sports West, City Golf Course

Week 4 (6/18-6/22):  Fun & Fit for Kids
Field Trips:  Funtastics, Wichita Ice Center

Week 5 (6/25-6/29):  Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Field Trips:  Exploration Place, 81 Speedway

Week 6 (7/2-7/6): Stars & Stripes
--No Camp Wednesday, July 4th--
Field Trips:  Carousel Skate Center

Week 7 (7/9-7/13):  Welcome to the Jungle
Field Trips:  Sedgwick County Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Kansas Humane Society

Week 8 (7/16-7/20):  Wet, Wild & Wacky
Field Trips:  Wellington Water Park, Rock River Rapids

Week 9 (7/23-7/27):  Sweets & Treats
Field Trips:  Chuck E Cheese

Week 10 (7/30-8/3):  Where the Wild Things Are
Field Trips:  Watson Park, Botanica, Great Plains Nature Center

Click here for a list of the participating Recreation Centers and for more information.

Discover the many different opportunities that your Wichita Park & Recreation has to offer.  Call us for more information at (316) 268-4361.


Wichita currently has 9 neighborhood recreation centers which offer a variety of health and fitness classes along with educational/specialty classes for every age group.

Evergreen - 2700 N Woodland 67204
Orchard - 4808 W. 9th St. 67212
Aley (within Stanley School) - 1749 S. Martinson 67213
O.J. Watson Park - 3022 S. Mclean Blvd. 67217
Lynette Woodard - 2750 E. 18th St. 67214
McAdams - 1329 E. 16th St. 67214
Boston - 6655 E. Zimmerly 67207
Linwood - 1901 S. Kansas 67211
Colvin (within Colvin School) - 2820 S. Roosevelt 67210
Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center - 551 Nims 67203

 

Wichita Park & Recreation FAQ

Q: How do I find out more information about what Wichita Park & Recreation offers?
A: You can find a hard copy of our guide at one of the neighborhood recreation centers, our website or like us on Facebook. Both websites will have current and up-to-date events and activities posted weekly. You can also call one of the recreation centers to find out information pertaining specifically to that location. All recreation centers phone numbers are listed in the guide.
Q: I missed the first day of class, can I still register for that class?
A: Yes, call the recreation center to find out if there are still spaces available or if the class is full. If there is space available your recreation center director will guide you through the registration process.
Q: Can I rent any of your recreation facilities?
A: Yes, you can rent a facility for birthday parties, meetings, weddings, receptions or sports practice. We have both indoor and outdoor facility rentals available. Most facilities offer full kitchen amenities, tables and chairs, along with a building attendant. For more details about rentals and to make a reservation call 268-4361.
Q: Do you have any programs for children when there our in-service days or extended breaks during the school year?
A: Yes, we offer full day programs at a variety of our recreation centers. We also offer half day drop-in recreational activities at McAdams, Lynette Woodard and Aley Recreation Centers. Contact each center for details regarding these programs.
Q: How do I know which recreation center is closest to me?
A: You can call our main number at 268-4361 and we will direct you to the closet location, or in each one of our Activities Guides the recreation centers are listed with their address and phone number. You can find our guides online by clicking here.

Contact Information

Phone: (316) 268-4124
Website: http://www.wichita.gov/cityoffices/park