Please see the Park Communicator for current class schedule
Activities in the Park
Knapsackers $75.00 per child includes T-shirt & photo
Send your 3-6 year old child with a backpack and sack lunch to the parks this summer for arts & crafts, games, stories, swimming and fun. There will be two groups, ages 3-4 and ages 5-6, with a maximum of 12 children per class. The groups will do some combined and some individual activities. All children must be toilet trained. You may sign up for as many one week sessions as you like during registration on June 5. Handouts will be available and questions will be answered at this time. Arrangements have been made for rain dates. Knapsackers is now offered in themed, six week sessions. Each session will be Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The children will meet for Knapsackers at Windmill Pointe Park on Monday, Thursday and Friday and at Patterson Park every Tuesday and Wednesday. In case of rain in the morning (on any day) classes will be held at the Tompkins Center or Lavins Gym from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or a movie may be shown in the Okulski Theatre.
Park Players $75.00 per child (includes T-Shirt & Photo)
The Park Players Program is for children 7 - 10 years old. Players will have the opportunity of enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. During their four hour day they will swim, fish, have a private tennis lesson, diving lesson, karate lesson, play kickball, a game of catch, four square, crafts, cook, bike ride and many more activities while making many new friends!
They will meet only at Windmill Pointe Park and should arrive in their camp shirt, shorts and tennis shoes. Bathing suits and towels should be packed in their backpack, along with their lunch.
On The Courts
The Parks and Recreation Department offers tennis lessons to children age 5 and older at Windmill Pointe Park. You may sign up for as many weeks as you want on Saturday, June 5. All players must bring a can of tennis balls on the first day of class.
Class Descriptions
All players will learn tennis rules and etiquette to use on the courts. Skills will be taught by incorporating games into lesson plans, making it an overall fun experience while learning this great sport. We have mini-nets, inflatable targets, dots and slow bounce balls to further enhance this instructional program.
Beginners: There is no concept of the game or stroke, although the student must be strong enough to hold a racquet. Students will be taught the stance, forhand and backhand strokes, serves and rules of the game.
Advanced: The student is expected to know the game and have playing experience. More time is spent with strategy and perfection of the game.
RAIN POLICY
Tennis lessons are taught outside. If it is raining when your child is
arriving for lessons, they will be cancelled. Tennis cannot be taught
when courts are slippery. No lessons will be made up.
Adult Co-ed Volleyball League $50.00 Per Team
Experience outdoor fun by playing on one of our outdoor sand volleyball teams at Windmill Pointe Park. With the smell of barbecue in the air, the view of the brightly colored spinnakers sailing by and the sounds of summer all contribute to the fun and add to the overall game experience.
Team applications will be available at the inside gatehouse at Windmill Pointe Park. All applications are to be turned in by Sunday, June 13 at 11:00 p.m. at the Windmill Pointe Park inside gatehouse. The $50 team fee must be included with all applications. There will be two leagues again this year, Competitive and Recreational.
Swim Lessons at the Pool
What level should my child be in?
PARENT/TOT – $25.00
Parents and children, 6 months – 3 years old, will work as a team with direction from an instructor to learn to enjoy the water environment exploring basic supported swimming skills through games, songs, and activities. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
3-4 YR. OLD PRESCHOOL – $25.00 (maximum 20 children)
For children 3 & 4 yr.s. old, who can understand and follow directions. Held in the childrens pool and fountain. Goal is to get children aquainted with the water. Fun, games, and water play.
LEVEL I – Intro. To Water Skills - $35.00
For children 4 - 6 yrs. old, who will work on water adjustment and introductory swimming skills with the support of the instructors. Child must be a minimum of 36” in height and potty trained.
LEVEL II – Fundamental Aquatic Skills - $50.00
Children should have skills from Level I including bubble blowing, front & back float with support, with or without kicking and alternating arm action.
LEVEL III – Stroke Devlopment – $50.00
Students should have passed Level II skills which include submerging and retrieving an object, bobbing, fl utter kick on front and back, front crawl (5 yds.), back crawl (5 yds.), and turning over. LEVEL IV – Stroke Improvement – $50.00
Students should have passed Level III skills including jumping into deep water, pre-dives, front crawl with breathing (15 yds.), back crawl (10 yds.), and treading water.
LEVEL V – Skill Refi nement – $50.00
Students should have passed Level IV, which includes elementary back stroke (15 yds.), front crawl with rotary breathing (25 yds.), back crawl (25 yds.), breaststroke (15 yds.), scissors kick (10 yds.), treading water (1 min.) and compact or stride position front dive. LEVEL VI (Class 1) Refi nement of Swimming Skills –$50.00 ( Session III only )
Students will perform common swimming strokes including front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke and breaststroke. Other skill rerefinement will involve front and back open and fl ip turns.
LEVEL VI (Class 2) Lifeguard Readiness - $50.00 ( Session III only )
Students should display strong common swimming skills prior to enrollment. Students will perform rescue techniques with a tube. Techniques will include treading water , reaching and throwing assist, backboard, retrieveobjects from the pool bottom and a variety of emergency help skills.
Other Pool Classes
Scuba Diving Class - $235.00
Scuba diving instruction will be offered to participants 10 years and older. This course is a PADI certifi ed SCUBA diving lesson. The cost covers instruction, pool training and SCUBA equipment. For your convenience, the instructor, Joe Kulka, will contact you individually to work out dates and times of instruction.
Water Aerobics: Instructor: Carrie Moore - $90.00 for 18 classes
No swimming skills are required. The classes are taught in the shallow end of the pool, are open to all ages and are offered during morning or evening hours. Beverly will incorporate aerobics with water walking routines and full range of motion for all joints. Register on Saturday, June 5th at Windmill Pointe Park from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (10 participant minimum per session to hold class.)
Diving Into Summer Beginning Diving - $50.00
Students will increase their ability and technique with basic springboard primary dives. Skills include stance, steps, hurdle, front and back dives.Intermediate Diving - $50.00
Students will develop advanced springboard diving skills and techniques.
Swin Stroke Clinic
Improve your strokes, starts and turns! All strokes will be covered. One week sessions are $25 per swimmer (half of the sign up fee will be donated to the Special Olympics, so cash at sign up would be appreciated). Please register by June 18 at the pool. For more information please contact clinic instructor, Rick Cozad at 822-2812 ext. 303. PREREQUISITE: must be able to perform 3 of the 4 strokes legally (breast stroke, back stroke, freestyle and butterfly).
Where: Olympic Pool
Bring: Swimsuit, goggles, towel and ambition to learn!