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CITY OF DUBUQUE PARKS & RECREATION ● D UBUQUE LEISURE SERVICES ● C ARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY ● F IVE FLAGS CENTER ● M ULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER Summer 2019 Activities Brochure
2 STAFF CONTACTS FACILITY PHONE NUMBERS
Administration Office/ Allison-Henderson Center..............................................(563) 589-4300
Park Division/Maintenance Bunker Hill Pro Shop...................................................(563) 589-4261
(563) 589-4263 ........................................ parkrec@cityofdubuque.org Comiskey Center.........................................................(563) 589-4296
Marie Ware, CPRP – Leisure Services Department Manager Eagle Point Park Toll Booth (not for pavilion reservations)................(563) 589-4216
(563) 589-4263..........................................mware@cityofdubuque.org Miller Riverview Campground........................................(563) 589-4238
Port of Dubuque Marina...............................................(563) 582-5524
Dan Kroger, CPRP – Recreation Division Manager Multicultural Family Center...........................................(563) 582-3681
(563) 589-4310.........................................dkroger@cityofdubuque.org
Carnegie-Stout Public Library........................................(563) 589-4225
Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager Five Flags Center........................................................(563) 589-4254
(563) 589-4260..........................................sfehsal@cityofdubuque.org
Tony Elskamp, CTRS, CPRP – Recreation Supervisor
WEATHER RELATED NUMBERS
Flora Pool..................................................................(563) 589-4246
(563) 589-4312...................................... aelskamp@cityofdubuque.org
Sutton Pool................................................................(563) 589-4247
Janna Beau, CPO – Recreation Supervisor Adult Sports Hotline....................................................(563) 589-4386
(563) 589-4315............................................jbeau@cityofdubuque.org Playgrounds Hotline....................................................(563) 589-4386
Brian Feldott, Recreation Supervisor
(563) 589-4316.........................................bfeldott@cityofdubuque.org HELPFUL WEBSITES
Activity Programs & Registration:...........www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation
General Information
Mike Sullivan, PGA Golf Professional facebook.com/CityofDubuqueLeisureServices/
(563) 589-4318........................................ msulliva@cityofdubuque.org Park Pavilion Reservations: .........................www.cityofdubuque.org/parks
Street Tree Info/Service Requests: ..............www.cityofdubuque.org/parks
Reception Desk/Registration Hours: Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
Register with a MasterCard/Visa at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation.
ONLINE — BEGINS APRIL 8, 2019 A small convenience fee is charged by the hosting company. This fee is
non-refundable.
1) M
ail to Leisure Services Department, 2200 Bunker Hill Rd., Dubuque,
MAIL, E-MAIL, OR FAX — IA 52001-3010,
BEGINS APRIL 15, 2019 2) fill out the form on page 5 and e-mail to parkrec@cityofdubuque.org,
or
3) fax to (563) 589-4391.
IN-PERSON — BEGINS APRIL 15, 2019 Drop off at 2200 Bunker Hill Rd. Office hours are Monday through Friday,
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. After hours, place form and payment in sealed
envelope and place in mail slot in the office door at 2200 Bunker Hill Rd.
Programs limited to a certain number of participants will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Any mail, fax, e-mail, walk-in, or drop-off
registrations received prior to the registration start date, will be input at random starting the next full business day following the registration start date.
You will receive a confirmation receipt within two weeks via e-mail or postal mail. Payment must be included with registration. Fees may be paid by credit
card, cash, or check; make checks payable to Leisure Services Department.
HOW TO READ THE SCHEDULE
Course Number & Fee
(R=resident fee, POURING-SCOOPING-BROOMS-FUNNELS- Class Title
NR= non-resident fee) FUN WITH MR. RYAN
0550.301 - $69/R, $74/NR
Age or Grade Requirement Age: 2-3 yrs.
M - Th, June 13 - 16
Program Date(s) Location
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SC
Instructor: Mr. Ryan Instructor
Program Time
HELPFUL WEBSITES, cont. PROGRAM ASSISTANCE 3
Dubuque Marina...............................................www.portofdubuque.com The Leisure Services Department believes that all individuals should be
Facebook.com/portofdubuque provided with accessible recreation opportunities.
Upon request during registration, individuals with disabilities
NOTIFY ME will be provided accommodations and/or 1 on 1 support to
Visit www.cityofdubuque.org/notifyme to sign up to receive news, better assist in program participation. There is no additional
announcements, and cancellation alerts from the Leisure Services cost to the registrant for this service. For more information
Department related to City recreation programs and activities via e-mail contact TR Supervisor, Janna Beau at 563-589-4315.
or text message.
REFUNDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED/
A credit balance for future registrations will be provided if requested four- WANT TO HELP?
teen (14) days before program start date. The Leisure Services Department The Leisure Services Department is always seeking help in providing
reserves the right to cancel programs and refund fees if registration is improved services to the community. If you have a desire to volunteer time
insufficient. to assist with a program or clean a park, or would like to donate a tree
or provide materials or money to improve a certain facility, please contact
SCHOLARSHIPS the office. We have volunteer positions for golf course maintenance,
To provide equitable access to programs and services for all City of Dubuque playground volunteers, and swim lesson instructor aides. Application forms,
residents, the Leisure Services Department annually provides 150 family job descriptions and benefits are available in the Park and Recreation office.
scholarships in the amount of $125 in credits. Families who qualify as
General Information
low-income per the federal guidelines (see registration page 6) must apply
in person at either the MFC or Leisure Services office and may use these
credits towards all Leisure Services regular priced programs and services
listed in this brochure.
CLASS LOCATIONS
Allison-Henderson Center (AH) 1500 Loras Blvd.
Carnegie-Stout Public Library 360 W. 11th St.
Multicultural Family Center (MFC) 1157 Central Ave.
Prescott Resource Center 1151 White St.
Comiskey Park 255 E. 24th St.
Slattery Center (SC) 2605 Pennsylvania Ave.
Comiskey Park
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■ General Information.............................................. 2–3 ■ Adult Enrichment......................................................44
Registration Form..........................................................5-6 ■ Golf................................................................... 45–47
■ Neighborhood Programs...................................... 7–10 ■ Parks................................................................. 48–49
■ Youth Enrichment Classes ■ Multicultural Family Center
Summer Camps.........................................................11 Programs........................................................... 50–51
Instructors................................................................12 Republic of the Marshall Islands Constitution Day.......52
Classes ages 2 to 9 years, Montessori.........................13 Juneteenth Celebration.............................................53
Classes ages birth to 5 years............................... 14–15
Summer Teen Nights.................................................54
Classes ages 3 to 7 years.................................... 16–17
■ Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Classes ages 5 to 9 years.................................... 18–19
1000 Books Before Kindergarten..............................55
Classes ages 6 to 12 years.................................. 20–21
ABCmouse.com.........................................................55
General Information
Classes ages 7 to 14 years.................................. 22–23
Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass...................................55
Classes ages 8 to 18 years.................................. 24–25
Story Times...............................................................55
Classes ages 12 years and older................................26
■ Youth Sports Book Clubs...............................................................56
Tennis................................................................ 26–28 Monthly Programs............................................. 56–58
T-Ball, Baseball, Softball..................................... 28–29 Special Programs............................................... 58–62
Soccer, Running, Pickleball........................................29 Teen Events........................................................ 63–65
■ Playground........................................................ 30–31 Adult Services Programs..................................... 66–70
■ Aquatics............................................................. 32–40 Maker Space Programs...................................... 70–74
■ Port Of Dubuque .................................................41-43 Five Flags Arena and Historic Theater..............................75
SEE ALL REGISTRATION OPTIONS ON PAGE 2 OF THIS BROCHURE!
Programs limited to a certain number of participants will be registered on a first-come, first served basis. Any mail, fax, e-mail, walk-in, or drop-off registrations received
prior to the walk-in registration start date, will be input at random starting the next full business day following the walk-in registration start date. You will receive a
confirmation receipt within two weeks via e-mail or postal mail. Payment must be included with registration. Fees may be paid by credit card, cash, or check; make
checks payable to Leisure Services Department.
IF SPECIAL NEEDS OR ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION.
PLEASE PRINT & FILL OUT COMPLETELY: Make additional copies of this form as needed or provide info on second sheet.
ADULT NAME:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE, ZIP
PHONE (home): (work): (cell):
EMAIL ADDRESS (required):
Interested in receiving email/text messages regarding Leisure Services and Multicultural Family Center Programs and Events?
Visit www.cityofdubuque.org/notifyme to sign up!
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
PARTICIPANT’S NAME RACE* M/F BIRTHDATE CHOICE NAME NUMBER FEE
Optional
1 1ST
2ND
2
1ST
2ND
3
1ST
4 2ND
RACE* 1ST
1.White 7. American Indian/Alaskan Native & White
2. Black/African American 8. Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 2ND
3. Black/African American & White 9. Asian/Pacific Islander
4. Asian 10. A merican Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/ AMOUNT ENCLOSED
5. Asian & White African American
6. American Indian/Alaskan Native 11. Other Multi-Racial
COMPLETE IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD Please check if address has changed since
Credit card number: **************** last registration.
The City may take photographs and/or audio or video recordings
Name on Credit Card_______________________________________________ of participants in City programs and has the right to use, for any
legitimate purpose, including promotional materials produced by the
City to encourage participation in the activity or program, any and all
Signature_____________________________________________________ photographic images and/or video or audio recordings, including those
in which I am depicted. I hereby waive all rights to compensation by
Today’s date___________CVV#________ reason of such use. I understand that the City does not supervise or restrict
recordings of public activities by third parties.
Card expiration date__________________
2019 NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION PROGRAMS -- REGISTRATION FORM
Fill Out This Side Only If Registering For Neighborhood Recreation Programs.
Income-qualified residents may register BEGINNING APRIL 15th. ALL other residents may register beginning May 6th.
Adult name ____________________________________________________________________________ Today’s Date____________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________ City_________________ Zip Code __________
Phone #’s day _____________________________ evening ______________________________ cell ______________________________
WARNING: Whoever, knowingly and willingly makes or uses a document or writing containing any false, fictitious or fraudulent state-
ment or entry may be subject to federal prosecution.
PARTICIPANT INCOME VERIFICATION REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION PROGRAMS, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
1. Including yourself, how many RELATED people are living in your household?
PLEASE CIRCLE THAT NUMBER ON THE CHART BELOW, UNDER FAMILY SIZE. On that same line, to the right of the number you circled, circle
one of the four ranges that shows the amount of your combined household income.
Family Size A B C D
1 ........................... 0 – 15,550 ................ 15,551 – 25,900 ............... 25,901 – 41,450 ............. above 41,450
2 ........................... 0 – 17,800 ................ 17,801 – 29,600 ............... 29,601 – 47,350.............. above 47,350
3 ........................... 0 – 20,000 ................ 20,001 – 33,300 ............... 33,301 – 53,250 ............. above 53,250
4 ........................... 0 – 22,200 ................ 22,201 – 37,000 ............... 37,001 – 59,150 ............. above 59,150
5 ........................... 0 – 24,000 ................ 24,001 – 40,000 ............... 40,001 – 63,900 ............. above 63,900
6 ........................... 0 – 25,800 ................ 25,801 – 42,950................ 42,951 – 68,650 ............. above 68,650
7 ........................... 0 – 27,550 ................ 27,551 – 45,900 ............... 45,901 – 73,350 ............. above 73,350
8 or more................. 0 – 29,350 ................ 29,351 – 48,850 ............... 48,851 – 78,100 ............. above 78,100
If you circled the “above” range (Column D) and/or are a non-resident, you must pay full price for all programs.
Name Relationship Date of Male/ Race (List ONE from list below Ethnicity (Hispanic
Birth Female for each name) or Non-Hispanic)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Race: White Black/African American Black/African American & White Asian Asian & White
American Indian/Alaskan Native American Indian/Alaskan Native & White Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American Other Multi-Racial
2. Is participant from a home where there is a female head of household? o yes o no
3. Is the person you are applying for a member of a household using the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) rental assistance
program? o yes o no
4. Is the person you are applying for a member of a household on the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) rental
assistance program? o yes o no
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PLAYTIME FOR TOTS
3600.311 - $80/R, $96/NR or free 3600.312 - $80/R, $96/NR or free
Age: 3-4 yrs. Age: 3-4 yrs.
M-F, June 3 – July 26 M-F, June 3 – July 26
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Comiskey Center 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Comiskey Center
A structured recreational program for ages 3 thru 4, including activities such as games, stories, music and art, developed around
a weekly theme. Children must be 3 on first day of class, toilet trained and able to take care of themselves to attend. Teacher:
Nancy Fritsch. (Minimum of 5 participants must be registered to run session; maximum of 10.) No class July 4-5.
ART EXPLOSION – 4700.316 - $21/R, TINKER TIME – 4700.306 – $21/R, $25/NR
$25/NR OR FREE OR FREE
Age: 6-9 yrs. Age: 6 - 10 yrs.
Monday, June 17 Monday, July 15
9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center 9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center
Art is a BLAST when you have the opportunity to discover your Tinker, fiddle and play… that’s what you’ll do all day. Come
Neighborhood Programs
creative side! Come learn how to paint with shaving cream, learn how to use simple tools and create solutions to all types of
make playdoh, design a canvas and MUCH more! Wear problems. Free Lunch and Drink Provided.
washable play clothes. Free Lunch and Drink Provided.
BRAINY BOTS – 4700.323 – $21/R,
GIZMOS & GADGETS – 4701.311 – $21/R, $25/NR OR FREE
$25/NR OR FREE Age: 6-10 yrs.
Age: 6-9 yrs. Monday, July 29
Monday, June 24 9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center
9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center It’s never too early to learn to code! This interactive program is
Want to build a jitter critter or a wobble ball or a flingamajig? designed to engage kids in hands-on robotics and coding
This is the place! Have fun while learning about gravity, opportunities. Youth will be introduced to basic coding concepts
balancing, motion, and spinning. Free Lunch and Drink through games, various robots, and block-based coding
Provided. programs. This day camp builds problem-solving and creativity
skills while having a blast with ROBOTS! Free Lunch and Drink
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN – 4700.322 – $21/R, Provided.
$25/NR OR FREE
Age: 6-10 yrs. MAGICIAN’S LABORATORY – 4700.300 -
Monday, July 1 $21/R, $25/NR OR FREE
9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center Age: 6-10 yrs.
Join us for this hands-on camp where you will learn new kitchen Thursday, August 1
skills, how to make simple snacks and ways to prep food for 9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center
yourself and your family. You will also make your own lunch! Write with invisible ink, learn the secret behind the famous table
cloth trick, and discover many fantastic magic tricks and famous
magicians. Explore gravity, reactions, optical illusions, and
learn about the cool science behind magic! Free Lunch and
Drink Provided.
BUSY BEES – 2900.380 - $10/R, $12/NR
OR FREE
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Wednesday, June 19
9 – 11:00 a.m. Lower Bee Branch – 1553 Maple St.
Learn all about the life cycle of a Honey Bee and what makes
these unique pollinators so special. Dissect a flower, learn
different uses for honey, and discover how to communicate like
a bee.
All Lower Bee Branch classes will meet at the creek
maintenance building located at the Lower Bee Branch
just west of the 16th Street bridge at 1553 Maple Street.
Parking is available.
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All Lower Bee Branch classes will meet at the creek
maintenance building located at the Lower Bee Branch
just west of the 16th Street bridge at 1553 Maple Street.
Parking is available.
HABITAT HANGOUT – 2900.381 - $10/R,
$12/NR OR FREE
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Wednesday, June 26
9 – 11:00 a.m. Lower Bee Branch – 1553 Maple St.
Can you spot the frog? All creatures require different habitats
and several skills. Come find out how animals hide, build
homes and survive in the wild.
NATURE ART – 2900.382 - $10/R, $12/NR
OR FREE
Neighborhood Programs
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Wednesday, July 10
9 – 11 a.m. Lower Bee Branch – 1553 Maple St.
Come join us for art exploration through nature. Get your hands YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC - $10/R, $12/NR
dirty with mud painting, create a seed mosaic and incorporate OR FREE
nature into a work of art! 5550.370 5550.371
Mondays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1 Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26
TOPS AND BOTTOMS – 2900.383 - $10/R, Allison-Henderson Park Comiskey Park
$12/NR OR FREE Age: 7-13 years
Age: 6-12 yrs. Time: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17 Join our coaches for an hour of games and skills. These sessions
9 – 11 a.m. Lower Bee Branch – 1553 Maple St. will introduce the game to beginners and enhance the skills of
Did you know you can eat many different parts of a plant? Come current players in a wildly fun setting. Come see why soccer is
explore roots, leaves, flowers and seeds, plus a little tasting! the world’s most popular game right here in Dubuque!
FORCES OF NATURE – 4100.311 – $21/R, BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS - 5900.399
$25/NR OR FREE - $20/R, $24/NR OR FREE
Age: 7-11 yrs. Age: 7-14 years
Monday, July 8 Fridays, June 21 – August 2
9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center 10:00-11:00 a.m. Comiskey Park
Earthquakes, floods, fire, and extreme weather are all part of Our beginner group lessons will focus on fundamentals and
this exciting camp! We will build and test bridges, weather basic technique. Tennis racquets are not provided, but may be
instruments, and other hands-on activities through exploration requested. Rained out lessons will not be rescheduled.
and experimentation. Free Lunch and Drink Provided.
BABYSITTING AND CHILD CARE – 4400.310
PING, BING, BOINK! – 4700.324 – $21/R, – $21/R, $25/NR OR FREE
$25/NR OR FREE Age: 10-14 yrs.
Age: 7-11 yrs. Thursday, June 20
Thursday, July 18 9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center
9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center You will be first on every parent’s sitter list after you have
Students will use their physical science skills to design a learned the responsibilities that go along with babysitting,
homemade pinball game, launch cars from ramps and test including safety and first aid. Learn how to plan fun and age
variables. Free Lunch and Drink Provided. appropriate activities for kids, too! Free Lunch and Drink
Provided.
ENGINEER MANIA – 4700.321 – $21/R,
$25/NR OR FREE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE – 4700.303 – $21/R,
Age: 7-12 yrs. $25/NR OR FREE
Thursday, June 27 Age: 8-12 yrs.
9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center Thursday, July 11
Do you have what it takes to be an engineer? Can you protect 9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center
a pringle or build a solid road? Come explore the engineering During this day learn the basics of preparing for a zombie
design process through the creation of structures, roads and apocalypse including how to cook and stay warm without
more. Free Lunch and Drink Provided. attracting zombie attention, make a zombie survival bracelet,
and how to treat zombie bites. Free Lunch and Drink Provided.
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YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLINIC BY
DRBA - 5550.372 - FREE
Wednesdays, June 19 & 26
Age: 8-14 yrs.
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Comiskey Park
Join the professional instructors from Dusty Rogers Baseball/
Softball Academy for an hour of baseball skills and drills!
These FREE sessions will introduce the game to beginners and
enhance the skills of current players in a fun and safe setting.
Walk-ins are welcome, or register early!
EDIBLE SCAVENGER HUNT – 3010.310 - $2
OR FREE
Age: 9-14 yrs.
Thursday, June 27
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Bee Branch Amphitheater, 2301 Prince Street
Learn, identify and discover some of the edible plants located in
the Bee Branch. We will have a blast going on a scavenger
Classes Ages 6 - 14
hunt to find what edibles are available and have a taste test of
some of the locally produced fruits and vegetables. Class will
meet at the Bee Branch Amphitheater, 22nd and Prince st.
(2301 Prince Street).
HABITAT HANGOUT – 3010.311 - $2 OR FREE
Age: 9-14 yrs.
Wednesday, July 31
10 – 11:30 a.m. Lower Bee Branch – 1553 Maple St.
This class will explore several different healthy snack options
available locally in our community. We will explore, learn and
taste! Classes will meet at the creek maintenance building
located at the Lower Bee Branch just west of the 16th Street
bridge at 1553 Maple Street. Parking is available.
The Leisure Services Department has partnered with The
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois! The Girl
Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois build girls of
courage, confidence and character who make the world
a better place. Working with community partners and
of Eastern Iowa committed adult volunteers, girls develop leadership,
discover themselves and their values, and take action to
and Western Illinois make the world a better place.
GIRL SCOUTS: NAILED IT OR FAILED IT! – GIRL SCOUTS: TRAIN LIKE A NINJA! –
3000.300– $42/R, $50/NR OR FREE 3000.301– $42/R, $50/NR OR FREE
Age: 9-11 yrs. Age: 11-14 yrs.
T/Wed/Th, June 11 – June 13 T/Wed/Th, June 11 – June 13
9 – 12:00 p.m. Prescott Resource Center 1 – 4:00 p.m. Prescott Resource Center
Each day brings a new nailed it or failed it challenge. Girls will Girls will tackle challenges, problem solving, and teamwork
test their baking and decorating skills, arts and craft skills, and skills while creating and conquering a ninja warrior inspired
complete a team challenge on day three! Girls will bring home obstacle course! They will spend time learning healthy eating
their own baking supplies such as measuring cups and spoons, habits, how to take care of their bodies to get ready for extreme
a mixing bowl and more to continue growing their baking skills sports, and how to relax post ninja building activities. To
at home as well as a t-shirt and their completed crafts and prepare for the ninja challenge, girls will get limber doing
snacks. Will you nail it or fail it? yoga, design their own course attire, and create a ninja course!
Girls will leave with exciting take homes such as a yoga mat,
personalized t-shirts and recipes for healthy snacks at home!
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Summer Camps12 www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation 1
Susan Shawna Lipper
Stoppelmoor Shawna has 19 years of customer
service, restaurant management,
Susan is a Registered Nurse who and entertainment planning
worked in public health for experience. She has been
many years. She has over 11 designing programs and
years’ experience planning activities for children for the
and running recreational last 10 years; both for Leisure
programs with the department. Services and for private parties.
Her innovative class offerings The past four years she has also
have inspired a lot of interest successfully worked with seniors to
and classes fill up fast! create safe, friendly and enriching environments.
Brigitte Stephens
Molly Schreiber Brigitte currently works as a Social
Youth Enrichment
Media Account Manager for
Molly Schreiber, owner of Challenge To Change Forge Social and has been
Inc., is a published author, fitness teaching dance with Leisure
and yoga instructor. Molly offers Services for the past 3 years .
several genres of exercise to all She has a deep passion for
age levels ranging from working with youth as she
children to adults. Please served as a Youth Fitness
check out her website at Director and Instructor at a gym
www.challengetochangeinc. in Madison for over 5 years. She
com for more information on organized and instructed over 20 youth fitness
programming. offerings ranging in ages from 18 months to 15
years old. Teaching dance is by far Brigitte’s favorite
class to teach and she believes every child should
Lindsay have the confidence to express themselves through
the rhythm of dance.
Bodenhofer
Lindsay founded Journey IN to
BEing as a pathway in which Ann Schoeber
to share her journey and the Ann is a certified elementary
intention of enriching others education teacher with an
seeking to live more authentic, educational emphasis in early
balanced lives from a place of childhood. She has many years
inner awareness. Lindsay is a of experience with the
licensed Chakradance and department and with raising
inamojo for children’s wellbeing her four children!
facilitator and Heal Your Life Transformational
Workshop leader, as well as a 200 hour registered
yoga instructor. She is also a Mediator for the First Other Instructors
Judicial District of Iowa Family Law Mediation
Program. Lindsay’s mantra is “Live in Love”. Josh Conley, Mary Schoeber, Dubuque County ISU,
Connect with Lindsay on Facebook at: Dubuque Karate Club, University of Dubuque, Rising
https://www.facebook.com/journeyintobeing/ Star Theatre Company, Dubuque Montessori
School, Four Mounds Foundation, Nancy Fritsch,
Tri-State Archery, Girls Scouts of Eastern Iowa &
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CLASSES OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH DUBUQUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
The Leisure Services Department has partnered with Dubuque JAWSOME SHARKS 2! WITH
Montessori School to offer you three sessions of summer fun! MS. CHRISTINE – 0550.305– $75
Please join us at the Big Red Barn (Slattery Center). Each child Age: 6-9 yrs.
is asked to pack a sack lunch for every day of camp (except 9 – 12:30 p.m. SC
2-3 year old program/snack provided). If you have any Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the classroom…
questions, please contact the school at 556-5101. Jawsome Sharks returns! Are your children shark fanatics? Do
Session 1 - M - Th, June 3 - 6 you have the Baby Shark song echoing through your head?
Can’t get enough of Shark Week? If so, this is the class for you!
INTRO TO THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM Join us for a fun-filled camp week full of more interesting shark
WITH MS. HANNAH– 0550.301 – $60 facts, activities, crafts, cool science experiments, and much
Age: 2-3 yrs. more! Remember to bring a lunch and drink daily!
9 – 11:30 a.m. SC
In this camp we will be learning about the environment of the THE WORLD OF GAMES WITH MR. RYAN –
Classes Ages 2 - 9 years
Montessori classroom by spending time both in our indoor and 0550.306 – $75
outdoor classrooms. We will work with our Montessori materials
Age: 8-12 yrs.
that are found in our two-year-old environment. This is a wonder-
9 – 12:30 p.m. SC
ful way to be introduced to the Montessori Method, and parents
Enter the world of games! Those enrolled will learn about and
will be given handouts during the week to help assist them in
create their own games of chance, strategy, and skill. We will
providing an at-home Montessori environment. Snack will be
be talking about board games, card games, dice games, and
made each day, so please let us know of any food allergies!
using the provided materials (and our creative minds) to invent
our own competitive or cooperative series of games. We’ll play
TOTALLY TERRIFIC TURTLES! WITH some and talk about the rules, but in the end, the way to win is
MS. CHRISTINE - 0550.302– $75 up to the kids! Remember to bring a lunch and drink daily!
Age: 3-6 yrs.
9 – 12:30 p.m. SC Session 3 - M - Th, June 17 - 20
Did you know that sea turtles are actually fast swimmers with PRACTICAL LIFE WITH MS. SAMANTHA
Green Sea Turtles swimming at speeds of 15 mph+? Are you
interested in learning more about these gentle giants? Come – 0550.307– $60
hear more astounding facts about these amazing creatures. Join Age: 2-3 yrs.
us for a fun-filled camp week full of sea turtle activities, experi- 9 – 11:30 a.m. SC
ments, and crafts. We will be learning more about ocean Come join us for a week of practical life activities both in our
conservation, real-life turtle heroes, and creating our own Montessori indoor and outdoor classrooms. In this camp we will
(make-believe) Sea Turtle Hospital. Remember to bring a lunch be learning skills done throughout the home, garden, kitchen,
and drink daily! and for our own personal care. It will be a busy week filled
with lots of hands-on experiences! We will be preparing a
Session 2 - M - Th, June 10 - 13 snack daily, so please let us know of any food allergies!
INTRO TO THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM SCIENCE FUN WITH MS. SANDRA–
WITH MS. HANNAH– 0550.303 – $60 0550.308 – $75
Age: 2-3 yrs.
Age: 3-6 yrs.
9 – 11:30 a.m. SC
9 – 12:30 p.m. SC
In this camp we will be learning about the environment of the
Is your child a scientist or chemist at heart? If so, then this is the
Montessori classroom by spending time both in our indoor and
camp for them! We will be doing many different safe experi-
outdoor classrooms. We will work with our Montessori materials
ments that can be done with common items found in the kitchen.
that are found in our two-year-old environment. This is a wonder-
These experiments will range from reactions that explode to ones
ful way to be introduced to the Montessori Method, and parents
that are edible! Remember to bring a lunch and drink daily!
will be given handouts during the week to help assist them in
providing an at-home Montessori environment. Snack will be
made each day, so please let us know of any food allergies! MASTER STUDY WITH MIXED MEDIA ART
WITH MS. SARA – 0550.309 – $75
MASTER STUDY WITH MIXED MEDIA ART Age: 6-9 yrs.
WITH MS. SARA – 0550.304 – $75 9 – 12:30 p.m. SC
Use your words to inspire! Join us for a week of stories and art
Age: 3-6 yrs.
inspired by author and illustrator, Peter Reynolds. His book, “The
9 – 12:30 p.m. SC
Word Collector,” among others, will get our creative juices
Time to make your mark! Join us for a week of stories and art
flowing. We will use a variety of mediums and inspirations to
inspired by author and illustrator Peter Reynolds. His book, “The
create word art! Remember to bring a lunch and drink daily!
Dot”, among others, will get our creative juices flowing. We
will use watercolors and a variety of mediums and inspirations
to create our own circle art! Remember to bring a lunch and
drink daily!14 www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation
SPORT LAUNCH – 1060.311 - $12/R, $14/NR
Age: 2-3 yrs.
Thursday, August 1
9 – 10:00 a.m. SC
This one-hour, high-energy class is great for developing
beginning sports skills. Children will get an introduction to a
variety of sports skills through play. They will practice listening
skills and how to follow directions. They will improve their
eye-to-hand coordination, balance and muscle control. We will
teach them how to play the games in a safe, non-contact and
non-competitive environment. This is a PARENT DROP OFF
class.
MUSHY-GUSHY, STICKY-ICKY - 0100.354
- $8/R, $10/NR
Age: 2-4 yrs. (w/parent)
Monday, June 17
9 - 10:00 a.m. AH Upper Level
Does your child love to play in bubbles, water, pudding, dirt,
mud, packing peanuts and much more? This class will give your
child an opportunity to explore using the five senses. Old play
Youth Enrichment
clothes are recommended for optimal messiness!
MESSY HANDS – 0100.312 - $15/R, $18/NR
Age: Birth-5 yrs. (w/parent) BIG MOVES FOR LITTLE BODIES – 0100.343
W/F, July 17 & 19 - $8/R, $10/NR
9 – 10:00 a.m. SC Age: 2-5 yrs. (w/parent)
Squish, spread, print, push, poke and squeeze to see what Thursday, July 18
happens. Explore paints, glue, a variety of play doughs and 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. SC
more. Your child will enjoy creating and having fun with messy Want to keep your child busy and moving? Activities in this
hands. Every class will have different projects. Dress for a mess. class will focus on Gross Motor Fun! There will be opportunities
for balance beams, mats and tunnels, hula hoops, instruments,
FAMILY SPLASH AND PLAY/LITTLE GYM – ball play, jump house and so much more!
0100.340 – $32/R, $38/NR
Age: 1-5 yrs. (with parent) TODDLER YOGA
Mondays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 2200.310 - $40/R, $48/NR 2200.311 - $40/R, $48/NR
10 – 12:00 p.m. SC Age: 2–5 yrs. Age: 2–5 yrs.
(Parent or guardian must attend and are active participants.) Fridays, June 14, 21, 28 & July 5 Fridays, July 12, 19, 26 & Aug. 2
Experience group activities, including art, music, stories and 10 - 10:45 a.m. 10 - 10:45 a.m.
games. Small group playtime will include bounce house, ball Location: Challenge To Change, 3337 Hillcrest Road
pits, learning stations, balance beams, mats and much, much This fun, engaging toddler yoga class combines kid-friendly
more! This class is a natural transition from home to get your yoga poses with stories, songs and dancing. Children learn the
child socialized with others. Free play, socialization and basics of yoga, and practice good listening and teamwork
facilitator-led activities will be the focus of the program! We will through this playful class. Perfect for ages 2-5. This is a Parent/
also be attending the Water Playground at Flora Pool (weather Child class…Caregiver stays with child during class!
permitting), so please bring swim wear and towel.
CHEFS IN TRAINING – 0900.300 – $15/R,
$18/NR
Age: 2-3 yrs.
Thursday, June 20
9 – 10:00 a.m. AH Upper Level
This program is designed to accommodate our chefs ages 2
and 3 years old. It incorporates recipes, age-appropriate
culinary skills, basic nutrition, literature and movement into a 1
hour class, paced for the preschool attention span. The
curriculum is prepared by our staff and will be crazy and fun.
Participants will love the opportunity to eat their own creations!
We will introduce shapes, numbers, colors and other fun
learning tools into our cooking...bring on the fun! This is a
PARENT DROP OFF class.www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation 15
PAW PATROL – 0100.334 – $15/R, $18/NR
Age: 3-4 yrs.
Wednesday, July 10
9 – 10:30 a.m. SC
When trouble starts, we will be there! We will be exploring the
different characters associated with Paw Patrol and creating
some of our own adventures to save the day! Participants will
love playing games, creating crafts, and learning about all the
different real-world jobs as we work on missions to protect our
community. This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
INTRODUCTION TO SOCCER – 1060.303
JAKE AND THE NEVERLAND PIRATES – - $12/R, $14/NR
0100.337– $18/R, $22/NR Age: 3-5 yrs.
Age: 3-4 yrs. Wednesday, July 31
Classes Ages Birth - 5 years
Wednesday, July 24 1 – 2:30 p.m.
SC
9 - 11:00 a.m. SC This program will introduce participants to the basics of soccer
Get ready for some high seas adventures - design your own and help them to develop skills to be able to play the game at
Jolly Roger, enjoy a treasure hunt, play a pirate game, share a the next level. Dribbling, passing, shooting, etc. will be covered
pirate snack, read pirate stories and learn to talk like a pirate! and participants will have the opportunity to play each other in
This is a PARENT DROP OFF class. a game-like situation. Come join the fun and learn a sport you
can play for life. This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
MY FIRST CAMP – 0100.318 – $42/R,
$50/NR PRESCHOOL CAFÉ – 0100.330 – $18/R,
Age: 3-4 yrs. $22/NR
M/T, July 1 & 2 Age: 3-5 yrs.
9 – 1:00 p.m. SC Tuesday, June 18
My First Camp is the ideal setting for preschoolers. Led by 9 – 10:30 a.m. AH Upper Level
trained staff, campers will participate in stimulating and This program is designed around a fun restaurant theme where
imaginative activities designed to promote a sense of adven- preschoolers can have fun and acquire new skills. Children will
ture. This is sure to be an experience your little one will not soon have the opportunity to make a menu, practice setting a correct
forget! Children must be potty trained. Please bring clothes table, take orders from fellow participants and even pay the
suitable for wet activities, if weather permits, and also dress for bill. It incorporates recipes, age-appropriate culinary skills, and
a mess! Please bring a lunch and a water bottle. This is a movement into a class, paced for the preschool attention span.
PARENT DROP OFF class. The curriculum is prepared by our staff and will be crazy and
fun. Participants will love the opportunity to eat their own
PRINCESS PARTY - 0100.310 – $18/R, creations! We will introduce shapes, numbers, colors and other
$22/NR fun learning tools into our cooking… bring on the fun! This is a
Age: 3-5 yrs. PARENT DROP OFF class.
Thursday, July 11
9 – 10:30 a.m. SC FAIRY FRIENDS – 0100.363 – $15/R,
Let us provide the fun, laughter and happily ever after! Join us $18/NR
as our Royal Maid sets up, cleans and creates activities for the Age: 3-5 yrs.
little princess in this class. Participants will enjoy royal activities Thursday, July 31
to include crafts, games and events while having a mini tea 9 – 10:30 a.m. SC
party with their very own princess punch and elegant desserts! Does your child dream of fairy haven? All those that dream of
This is a PARENT DROP OFF class. being a little fairy can come and experience stories, crafts and
activities all centered on the world of fairies. Dressing up is
encouraged and fun for all! This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
SUPERHERO TRAINING CENTER – 0100.338
– $15/R, $18/NR
Age: 3-5 yrs.
Tuesday, July 9
9 -10:30 a.m. SC
Create a cape, decorate a mask and experience your own
unique superhero power. Kids will learn about superheroes and
participate in active play to illustrate the superhero in each of
us! They will have the opportunity to create a superhero world
and use their unique “powers” to complete the obstacle course
they will help construct themselves! This is a PARENT DROP OFF
class.16 www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation
MAKING MUD, MUCK, SQUISHY AND CHALK MANIA – 0100.379 – $12/R,
GLOPPY MASTERPIECES - 0100.335 - $14/NR
$15/R, $18/NR Age: 4-6 yrs.
Age: 3-8 yrs. Tuesday, June 25
Wednesday, June 26 9 – 10:30 a.m. SC
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. SC This class will help with the development of the creative process
Making Mud is a wonderful part of childhood that should not by doing artistic drawings and designs in a new way. We will
end…and what better place to do this than at “our” place. create and decorate the outside sidewalks as we learn to
Children will be able to make mud pies, Squishy concoctions express ourselves in a fun and positive way using different chalk
and other messy and fun things while leaving your home clean mediums. But of course, it will be just plain old fun so dress for
and in order! Children will love this class as we encourage a mess!
them to explore messy and usually frowned upon concoctions!
Dress for a mess and have a blast! Children will be placed MESSY ART & SCIENCE
within age appropriate groups. This is a PARENT DROP OFF 0100.365 - $20/R, $24/NR
class. Age: 4-6 years
W/F, July 17 & 19
PLAYDOUGH CREATIONS – 0100.364 10:30 – 12:00 p.m. SC
– $16/R, $19/NR Join us for a fun-filled adventure! Hands-on science projects
Age: 3-8 yrs. (exploding milk, invisible ink, volcanoes and secret messages
Tuesday, July 23 are possibilities), crafts, games and more!! This is a PARENT
DROP OFF class.
Youth Enrichment
9 – 11:00 a.m. SC
Everyone loves to squish, flatten and roll playdough! In this class
we will get to do lots of that as we craft fun and exciting
playdough masterpieces such as robots, ladybugs, snowmen,
snails and more! We will also experiment with making our own
LUNCH BUNCH
dough. Participants will be grouped by age and activities! This
is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
LIL MOVES ‘N’ GROOVES – 1100.302 –
$32/R, $38/NR
LEARNERS SERIES
(4 - 7 YEARS) PARENT DROP OFF CLASS
Age: 4-5 yrs. The Lunch Bunch Series is comprised of different sessions
Thursdays, July 11 – August 15 that allows participants to register for any one or several
5:15 – 6:00 p.m. AH Lower Level classes in the series. Classes have a fun and social lunch
Calling all tiny dancers who love to move and groove in their break incorporated in each day. Students will bring their
own little way! This class is designed for 4-5 year olds who own cold lunch. Games and social activities will be
want to dance just like the big kids! Choreography will be provided during that time.
designed to teach simple dance moves over the course of 6
weeks ending with a final performance for family and friends. SESSION 1: I SPY SCIENCE– 0900.311 -
Perfection is not in our vocabulary, but FUN is! All levels of $24/R, $29/NR
dancers are welcome.
I Spy Science introduces children to a wide variety of
hands-on science projects, experiments and observations.
SPORT ALERT – 1060.310 - $12/R, $14/NR It’s an ideal class for the curious child. Dress for a mess.
Age: 4-6 yrs.
Tuesday, July 16 M/Wed., June 24 & 26 11:30 – 2:00 p.m. SC
9 – 10:00 p.m.
SC
A special class for budding sports SESSION 2: H2O FUN! – 0900.314
enthusiasts, Sport Alert will teach basic - $24/R, $29/NR
skills like running, catching, and throwing Join us for all things water related! The afternoon will be
in a relaxed atmosphere while working on filled with fun water activities and games. You will get wet
hand-eye coordination. This is a so be sure to bring appropriate attire and a towel.
PARENT DROP OFF class.
Tues/Th, July 16 & 18 11:30 – 2:00 p.m. SC
SESSION 3: DISCOVER ART – 0900.312
- $24/R, $29/NR
Join us for fun-filled day of everything art! We will explore
and utilize several different mediums creating unique and
fun projects. Participants will learn different techniques and
use their imagination to create their own works of art!
T/TH, July 9 & 11 11:30 – 2:00 p.m. SCwww.cityofdubuque.org/recreation 17
LET’S MARCH – 2100.304 – $12/R, $14/NR
Age: 4-6 yrs.
Saturday, June 22
9 – 11:00 a.m. AH Lower Level
Calling all musicians! We will be hosting a class full of fun and
music. Children will be able to test their musical aptitude and
learn the basics of music and rhythm. A parade of musical
instruments will let kids explore music themselves. It also teaches
them to march in time and listen to rhythms. We will put our
new found knowledge together to create a musical parade at
the end of class! This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
BABIES AND BARBIES – 1050.347 – $12/R,
$14/NR
Age: 4-6 yrs.
Saturday , July 13
SWEET EATS – 1050.352 – $20/R, $24/NR
Classes Ages 3 - 7 years
9 – 11:00 a.m. AH Upper Level
Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite baby or Age: 4-7 yrs.
barbie as we utilize their imagination through free play and Saturday, June 29
interaction. We will be meeting new friends as we play 9 – 11:00 a.m. AH Upper Level
together. Creating tiny food and accessories for their precious It time for a “Candyland” party! Come join us as we make
friend will encourage imaginative play. We will make use of cupcakes, cake pops, decorate cookies and make our own
baby and barbie play items that will be provided! This is a party supplies! This party will satisfy every sweet tooth! This is a
PARENT DROP OFF class. PARENT DROP OFF class.
ENCHANTED FAIRIES AND PRINCESSES – SUPER SPY – 2100.301 – $12/R, $14/NR
1050.357 – $15/R, $18/NR Age: 4-7 yrs.
Age: 4-6 yrs. Saturday, July 27
Sunday, August 4 9 – 11:00 a.m. AH Lower Level
1 – 3:00 p.m. AH Lower Level Want to become a super spy? This class will get you on your
Join our adventure as we create a whimsical fairy garden, our way. Learn the art of decoding, as well as make some great
own fairy dust and more. We will play mystical games and spy gear that we will use on our scavenger hunt! Participants
create some great fairy and princess art. Come dressed as your will create and use unique spy gear to solve the tasks presented
favorite fairy or princess, we will also incorporate hair, nails to them in class! This is a great opportunity to test out your
and makeup! This is a PARENT DROP OFF class. stealthiest skills and see if you’re ready to go “undercover”. This
is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
DINOSAURS – 0900.305 – $20/R, $24/NR
Age: 4-7 yrs. YOGART CAMP FOR MINIS –-
W/F, June 19 & 21 2200.316 - $45R, $54/NR 2200.318 - $45R, $54/NR
9 – 10:30 a.m. AH Upper Level Age: 4-7 yrs. Age: 4-7 yrs.
M/T, June 17 & 18 W/Th, June 19 & 20
Explore life as a dinosaur! Learn fun dinosaur facts! Search and
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
excavate real fossils, crafts, stories and games. This is a
Location: Challenge To Change, 3337 Hillcrest Road
PARENT DROP OFF class.
It is a fun and energizing camp that integrates the calming and
focused practices of art and yoga. Challenge to Change Inc.
developed this camp to blend the two practices. Your child will
experience the beauty of group activities at opening and
closing time each day along with daily yoga and art instruction.
A snack will be provided. We ask that your child wear
sunscreen and bring a water bottle.
PRESCHOOL PICASSOS – 0600.375 –
$25/R, $30/NR
Age: 4-7 yrs.
Thursdays, June 13, 20 & 27
9 – 10:30 a.m.
AH Lower Level
Imaginations will be key when you create your own master-
pieces to take home. The only limit to your creation will be your
imagination! Participants will have the opportunity to do
painting and crafts. Please wear old clothes.18 www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation
FAMILY WATER FUN IN THE SUN – SAFETY KIDS – 1050.356 – $15/R, $18/NR
1050.341 – $15/R, $18/NR Age: 5-7 yrs.
Age: 5 yrs. & under Sunday, July 28
Sunday, July 14 10 – 12:00 p.m. AH Lower Level
1 – 3:00 p.m. AH Upper Level This program strives to foster safety awareness with age appropri-
Sprinklers…water balloons…water battles…frog pond toss…it ate curriculum, games, and activities. Participants will work on
will be a water playground that you will not want to miss! basics to encourage self-awareness and appropriate responses
Participants will have an afternoon of wet and wild fun! Leave in different situations. This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
the mess to us and enjoy the water frenzy! Dress to get wet and
to have a blast! CAMP CONCOCTION - 0900.313 – $48/R,
$58/NR
THE BIG TREASURE HUNT – 0603.320 – Age: 5-8 yrs.
$18/R, $22/NR Th/F, June 27 & 28
Age: 5-7 yrs. 9 – 3:00 p.m. SC
Wednesday, July 24 This two-day camp will offer a “mix” of all your favorites. We
1 – 3:00 p.m. SC will be hitting the water playground, creating food creations,
Transform into your favorite pirate or mermaid character, grab incorporating your favorite games and activities and so much
your map and search for the chest of jewels! Crafts, games and more. Please bring your swim suit and dress for a mess! Please
stories, too! This is a PARENT DROP OFF class. bring a sack lunch Thursday, we will provide lunch on Friday!
This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
Youth Enrichment
YOUNG EXPLORERS – 0100.377 – $18/R,
$22/NR 4TH OF JULY MINI-CAMP – 0100.313 –
Age: 5-7 yrs. $20/R, $24/NR
Tuesday, July 23 Age: 5-8 yrs.
1 – 3:00 p.m. SC Wednesday, July 3
Ignite your passion for the outdoors and discovery in this 9 – 1:00 p.m. SC
workshop with Mrs. Susan. We will use experiments and Let’s celebrate the 4th of July with a min-camp full of fun and
microscopes to explore our surroundings in Flora Park. We will surprises. We will feast on traditional 4th of July food, tradi-
collect items throughout a nature hike and observe the unique- tional backyard games and create some great patriotic pieces
ness the park has to offer. This is a great opportunity for the of work. Come celebrate with us in this patriotic offering. This is
curious to take a more in-depth look at what makes up our a PARENT DROP OFF class.
outside world! This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
SUMMER CAMP FINALE – 0100.368 –
BIRD IS THE WORD – 1050.349 – $18/R, $48/R, $58/NR
$22/NR Age: 5-8 yrs.
Age: 5-7 yrs. Th/F, July 25 & 26
Sunday, July 21 9 – 3:00 p.m. SC
1 – 3:00 p.m. AH Lower Level Summer may be coming closer to the end, but we are looking to
Birds need steady sources of food throughout the year to survive make your summer memorable with this camp! This two-day
cold nights, migration, and harsh weather. This makes bird camp will offer a “mix” of all your favorites. We will be hitting the
feeders of any kind perfect for birds, join us while we have a water playground, creating food creations, incorporating your
“birdrific” time making a homemade bird feeder as well as bird favorite games and activities, and so much more. Please bring
themed art and activities. Nuts and seeds will be used in this your swim suit and also dress for a mess. Please bring a sack
class. This is a PARENT DROP OFF class. lunch for Thursday’s class, we will provide lunch for Friday.
KARATE KIDS - $25/R, $30/NR
0111.301 Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
0111.302 Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23
0111.303 Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27
Age: 5-7 years
Time: 5:45-6:15 p.m.
Max of 7 participants
The benefits of a martial arts training program for children has been proven to contribute tremendously to a young child’s positive
character and many other areas of their lives. Grandmaster Schmitt’s School of Martial Arts builds strong bodies and strong
values. Karate is beneficial both physically and mentally as it is geared towards skill and comprehension levels. Classes will take
place at Dubuque Karate Club (805 Century Drive). Classes are designed as an introduction class and are repeats each
session. Indivuduals interested in building upon the introduction may speak with Dubuque Karate Club for more offerings.www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation 19
BUBBLE SCIENCE – 1050.300 – $15/R, JR. CHEFS – 0900.391 - $20/R, $24/NR
$18/NR Age: 6-9 yrs.
Age: 5-8 yrs. Tuesday, June 18
Saturday, August 3 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. AH Upper Level
1 – 3:00 p.m. AH Lower Level The Jr. Chefs classes are designed for students ages 6 through
Explore the nature of water and BUBBLES! Experiment with 9 and offer a well-rounded approach to teaching children the
different tools for blowing bubbles. Make your own bubble skills necessary to develop their love of cooking. Jr. Chefs is
makers to test and keep. We will also explore bubble foam, designed to allow creativity to mesh with culinary techniques for
snakes and more to have a messy and fun time creating exciting results! We will be cooking and eating our creations so
experiments that will go beyond your imagination. Participants come with an appetite. This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
will have the opportunity to engulf their self in experiments and
crafts involving all kinds of BUBBLES! This is a PARENT DROP CARNIVAL – 1050.348 – $15/R, $18/NR
OFF class. Age: 6-9 yrs.
Saturday, July 20
PAINT PARTY – 0650.306 – $18/R, $22/NR 1 – 3:00 p.m. AH Lower Level
Age: 5-10 yrs. In this class, it is encouraged to clown around! Participants will
Classes Ages 5 - 9 years
M/T, August 5 & 6 not want to leave after they get to play our exciting carnival
1 – 3:00 p.m. AH Lower Level games and even create their own. Individuals will earn tickets to
Use fun and unique techniques to paint your very play the games by participating in challenges throughout the
own masterpieces. Participants will get to use class. As the fun progresses we will be sure to have some
a variety of objects such as straws, marbles, carnival snacks as well. This is a PARENT DROP OFF class.
fly swatters, sponges, and balloons to
paint a collection of sum- ART EXPLOSION – 0800.371 - $21/R,
mer-themed and abstract $25/NR
paintings. Age: 6-9 yrs.
Tuesday, June 18
9 – 3:00 p.m.
Prescott Resource Center
Art is a BLAST when you have the opportunity to discover your
creative side! Come learn how to paint with shaving cream,
make playdoh, design a canvas and MUCH more! Wear
NATURE CAMP – 0650.305 – $36/R, washable play clothes. Bring a sack lunch and drink.
$43/NR
Age: 6-10 yrs. GIZMOS & GADGETS – 0509.300 – $21/R,
W/Th/F, June 12, 13 & 14 $25/NR
9 – 12:00 p.m.
Flora Pool Meeting Room Age: 6-9 yrs.
(left of main entrance to Flora Pool) Tuesday, June 25
Play a variety of nature games/activities, go on a nature 9 – 3:00 p.m.
AH Lower Level
scavenger hunt, enjoy a tasty treat, and create your very own Want to build a jitter critter or a wobble ball or a flingamajig?
nature inspired craft to take home! This is the place! Have fun while learning about gravity,
balancing, motion, and spinning. Bring a sack lunch and drink.
INAMOJO – 1500.325 - $90/R, $108/NR
Age: 5-8 yrs. • Introduction: Introducing the characters and storyline.
Wednesday, June 19 – Aug. 14 • Red class: Learning to trust instincts.
5:45 – 6:45 p.m. AH Lower Level
• Orange class: Coping with, and expressing, emotions.
Inamojo is a well-being program for children ages 5 to 8
weaving music and stories with mindful practices such as • Yellow class: Explores self-esteem, confidence, courage.
meditation, breath awareness, yoga, expressive movement, • Green class: Addresses jealousy, compassion, love.
and art. For more information, go to www.inamojo.com. • Blue class: Effective communication, assertiveness.
Peek inside a class and you will see the children wiping • Indigo class: Imagination, dreams, and goals.
away dragon sneeze with feathers or moving like wolves. • Violet class: Self-awareness, thinking, meta-cognition.
They may be creating art in a magic circle or reaching up
like trees. The classes are playful, creative, and full of • Integration: Revisits key elements of the program.
magic! The children will bring home a newsletter from each class
Format: Story, Dance, Magic Circle Art, Sharing setting forth the key themes from the story and topics of
discussion for the week.
STRUCTURE OF 9 WEEK PROGRAM
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