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JanuaryJanuary - April- April 2018 2018

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Voted Best inpage 67 SPRINGthe BREAKNation! CAMPS Sign-up early to get your first choice of programs

Golden Opportunities Inside! Trucks & Big Rigs for Kids on page 7 Meet Park Police Officer Vanessa Burkholder on page 68 Next Catalog Available after March 26 50 Plus Travel Opportunities begin on page 53 Visit jcprd.com to register, explore, and so much more! Learn about Spring Break Camps on pages 18-20 Welcome to My JCPRD, Johnson County Park & Recreation District’s Activities catalog! In this catalog, you’ll find hundreds of programs to Our catalog is organized generally by age-based keep you active this winter and early spring, as well sections with topic-based subheadings. To the as articles about our accomplishments, people, and right, you’ll find a table of contents for the sec- programs. tions, as well as separate indexes for articles and other information. Learn why JCPRD is so excited about winning the National Gold Medal Award; meet Park Police Officer We invite you to take full advantage of the won- Vanessa Burkholder; and plan to participate in our derful programs and services JCPRD provides, and annual Trucks and Big Rigs for Kids event. encourage you to enjoy a winter and early spring full This issue also continues the JCPRD U initiative, an of healthy recreational fun. exciting and ongoing holistic wellness program for ages three to 18.

About Our Cover: JCPRD staff and board members received the 2017 National Gold Medal Award, which was presented during the National Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference in New Orleans in September. For more about this prestigious honor, see page 67.

JCAHC is managed and programmed MUSEUM HOURS Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 4:30 pm by the Johnson County Park Sunday: Closed* & Recreation District. (*With the exception of theatre and special events.) Closed Major Holidays The Arts & Heritage Center is open Museum General Admission Prices *Monday - Friday: 9 am - 9 pm $5 adults / $4 seniors, 60+ / $3 children, 1-18 / Under 1 free Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Museum program and fieldtrip info line Sunday: Closed (913) 715-2570 Closed Major Holidays *Office hours are Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm

The Theatre in the Park’s summer season auditions and Black Box Theatre productions are listed on page 7.

Visit Us At: 8788 Metcalf, Ave., OP, KS | (913) 826-ARTS (2787) | jocoahc.com Also Check Lanesfield Historic Site Out - 18745 S. Dillie Rd. | Edgerton, KS | (913) 826-2787

January - April 2018 Programs, Classes & Events

l Fun For All ...... 5 l Preschool ...... 8 l Youth ...... 17 l Special Populations ...... 32 l Adult ...... 34 l 50 Plus ...... 44

In the Spotlight

l Trucks and Big Rigs event puts kids in the driver’s seat! ...... 2 l JCPRD named best park & recreation agency in the nation! ...... 67 l Fishing, nature, and kids go together for Park Police Officer Vanessa Burkholder ...... 68

FYI l Catalog Symbols...... 4 l Mid-America West Sports Complex...... 63 l Ernie Miller Nature Center...... 39 l Parks, Facilities & Map...... 60 & 61 l Facility Rentals...... 63 l Permits, Fees & Reservations...... 62 l Golf Courses...... 59 l Program Locations...... 66 l How to Read a Class Listing...... 4 l Registration Form & Instructions...... 64 & 65 l Information Lines...... 4 l Roeland Park Sports Dome...... 63 l JCPRD Code of Conduct...... 41 l Special Events Index...... 3 l JCPRD Directory...... 58 l TimberRidge Adventure Center...... 33 & 38 l JCPRD Employment Opps...... Inside Back Cover l Trash Bags For Sale...... 42 l JCPRD U...... 18 & 25 l White Fox Manor Stables...... 62 l Mid-America Sports Complex...... 63

What do YOU do for fun? 1 Trucks and Big Rigs event puts kids in the driver’s seat!

Since 2009, a special event held each April gives children Hughes said favorites of participants include tow trucks, any the opportunity to crawl, climb, and sit in the driver’s of the big trucks where young participants can honk the seat while visiting with the real-life operators of big horns, trucks with scoops, and busses, including school bus- trucks and other vehicles. ses and The Jo transit bus.

“They like just being able to come out and explore all The three-hour event typically draws 400 to 500 people. the different vehicles we have up close,” Children Ser- vices Specialist Lisa Hughes said of the event, which is “This is not just for little boys; we have girls as well,” Hughes called Trucks and Big Rigs for Kids. “They get really ex- said. “Sometimes the parents get more excited than the kids. cited when they can get up in the trucks and hear the The year we had the (Oscar Mayer) Wienermobile™, the par- big horns. You can hear the horns all day long.” ents were more excited because they got a wiener whistle!”

The 2018 Trucks and Big Rigs for Kids will take place from Admission to this three-hour event is free, but a donation of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, in the parking lot $10 per participant vehicle is suggested. The first 100 children at The Theatre in the will get a free construction worker hat, Park, 7710 Renner but Hughes warned these usually go fast. Road, Shawnee. This event is for all ages, Proceeds from this event helps Special but parents are en- Populations and Special Olympics partic- couraged to bring ipants take part in activities throughout their little ones. the year.

In recent years, this The other major Special Olympics fund- event has featured raiser each year is also in April. The 22nd 30 to 40 vehicles of Annual Fundraiser at Panzon’s Mexican all descriptions. In Restaurant will take place from noon to 3 addition to JCPRD, p.m. on Sunday, April 29. vehicles are also displayed by the cities of Lenexa and Shawnee, local fire and police departments, as well as an ambulance from Events benefitting Children’s Mercy Hospital. Deffenbaugh Industries usually brings a trash truck, Marvin’s Tow Service usually Special Olympics and Special brings a themed tow truck (past entries have included Populations in this catalog Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle©, Spiderman© , and Cars© l themed trucks), and several organizations and individu- Trucks and Big Rigs for Kids...... 7 als also have vehicles on display. l Panzon’s Fundraiser...... 7

2 To learn more about volunteering with Special Populations, see page 32. 50 Plus St. Patrick’s Day Dance SPECIAL EVENTS INDEX March 9, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center...... Page 52 Christmas Tree Recycling Dec. 26 - Jan. 31, The Theatre in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park, Spring Fling Fun Heritage & Kill Creek park marinas...... Page 14 March 12 - 16, Ernie Miller Nature Center...... Page 6 Sunday Family Series Pickleball Pals Jan. 7, 14, 21, & 28, and Feb. 4, 11, 18, & 25, March 16, New Century Fieldhouse...... Page 52 Ernie Miller Nature Center...... Page 6 & 7 Easter Bunny’s Extreme Egg Hunt Lanesfield School Valentine’s Day March 24, Antioch Park...... Page 6 Jan. 19, 20, 26, 27 and Feb. 2, 3, 9, & 10, Lanesfield Historic Site...... Page 5 Juliette’s Dream March 24, Ernie Miller Nature Center...... Page 6 Lovey-Dovey Art Mart Jan. 27, Roeland Park Community Center...... Page 6 KC’s Passport to Adventure & Kick-Off Event March 24, Bass Pro Shop, Independence and through Oct. 31, Happy Birthday Kansas Ernie Miller Nature Center...... Page 6 at the Johnson County Museum Jan. 27, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center...... Page 5 50 Plus Brochure & Bingo April 3, Roeland Park Community Center...... Page 51 Meet the Animals of Kansas Art in the Park at the Johnson County Museum April 7, Ernie Miller Nature Center...... Page 5 Jan. 27, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center...... Page 5 Trucks and Big Rigs for Kids 50 Plus Travel Show April 14, The Theatre in the Park...... Page 7 Feb. 6, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center...... Page 52 50 Plus Soup, Salad, and the Strolling Strings Escape Room - Rescue the Animals April 24, Matt Ross Community Center...... Page 52 Feb. 9, Ernie Miller Nature Center...... Page 5 TimberRidge Adv. Center 50 Plus Mardi Gras Mah Jongg Feb. 13, Roeland Park Community Center...... Page 51 & Climbing Tower Open Houses April 28, TimberRidge Adventure Center...... Page 7 50 Plus Valentine’s Day Breakfast and Bingo Feb. 14, Roeland Park Community Center...... Page 52 Mildale Farm Spring Community Day April 28, Mildale Farm...... Page 5 50 Plus Breakfast with the Birds Feb. 15, Ernie Miller Nature Center...... Page 52 Superhero Saturday April 28, Shawnee Mission Park...... Page 7 Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17, Ernie Miller Nature Center...... Page 5 Spring Break Camps for Youth Free Day at the Johnson County Museum See Pages 18-20 Feb. 19, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center...... Page 5 22nd Annual Panzon’s Fundraiser Trout Stocking April 29, Panzon’s Restaurant...... Page 7 Feb. 21 & March 9, Kill Creek & Shawnee Mission parks...... Page 6 HP3 Duathlon, 5K, 10K, and 15K Behind-the-Scenes Johnson County Museum Tour May 12, Heritage Park...... Page 7 Feb. 24 & April 18, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center...... Page 40 34th Annual Open Options Shawnee Mission 2018 Auditions for The Theatre in the Park Triathlon & Duathlon Feb. 24 & 25, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center...... Page 7 July 8, Shawnee Mission Park...... Page 40 “Avenue Q” at the TTIP Black Box Theatre 11th Annual JCPRD Women’s Triathlon & Duathlon Throughout March, Johnson County Arts Aug. 18, Kill Creek Park...... Page 40 & Heritage Center...... Page 7 JCPRD U Kids Triathlon 50 Plus Irish Celebration with Celtique Aug. 25, Kill Creek Park...... Page 27 March 2, Matt Ross Community Center...... Page 52 T.A.K.E. Foundation Self Defense Seminar Ongoing, locations vary...... Page 42

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 3 3 How to Read Our Program Listings

Program Name Symbols (See below) Exercise: Walks in the Woods Identifies this as both a new and Keyword (Ages 5 & Older With Adult) intergenerational program The basic discipline of this LOW INTENSITY: Join us for walking ad- listing (Use keywords to help Class Description ventures Wednesdays. Walking in nature is (What this program is locate programs in this cata- great for overall wellness and learning about log and on our online listings) about and can do for you) nature! Meet at Mill Creek Activity Center then off to the trails! Call (913) 826-2950 for more information. JCPRD U Credit Number and Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Identifies the wellness 1 - 60 min. session - $3 drop in fee / $5 nonresidents dimension this program yields duration of classes 42008 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3-4/4 Wed 11 am when completed by ages 3-18 Each horizontal line with a class code Date Cost Per Person represents a complete Barcode Location class starts Time class starts program offering (Abbreviations and Note: This is an actual program addresses - P. 66) Day or Days class meets from Page 24 of this issue. Choose one line only

When you see this symbol, it This symbol notates Symbols in means the program beside it intergenerational programs has never been offered before meant for family members to this Catalog: and is making its debut in this issue. participate in together. JCPRD INFORMATION & CANCELLATION LINES JCPRD now offers a fast and efficient way to check on facility, program, park, and trail information, closures, and delays during inclement weather with RainOutLine.com! Download the free app and star your to stay up-to-date…and sign up to receive text and email alerts for your favorites! *Those calling from a landline phone must dial 1 before calling these numbers. FACILITIES & PROGRAMS PARKS & PAVED MULTI-USE TRAILS 50 Plus Programs...... *(913) 686-6030 x 10 Antioch Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 1 Aquatics...... *(913) 686-6030 x 13 Camp Branch Glade...... (913) 686-6220 x 2 Ernie Miller Nature Center...... *(913) 686-6030 x 23 Coffee Creek Streamway Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 3 Fine Arts Programs...... *(913) 686-6030 x 11 Ernie Miller Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 4 Gymnastics...... *(913) 686-6030 x 22 Heritage Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 5 Heritage Park Softball...... *(913) 686-6030 x 7 Kill Creek Park & Equestrian Trail...... (913) 686-6220 x 6 Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center...... (913) 826-2787 Kill Creek Streamway Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 13 JCPRD Admin Bldg. in Shawnee Mission Park...... (913) 888-4713 Lexington Lake Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 7 Mid-America Baseball...... *(913) 686-6030 x 4 Mill Creek Streamway Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 12 Mid-America Flag Football...... *(913) 686-6030 x 5 Shawnee Mission Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 8 Mid-America Softball...... *(913) 686-6030 x 3 Stilwell Community Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 9 Mill Creek Activity Center...... *(913) 686-6030 x 22 Sunflower Nature Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 10 New Century Fieldhouse...... *(913) 686-6030 x 2 Thomas S. Stoll Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 11 Okun Fieldhouse...... *(913) 686-6030 x 8 Roeland Park Aquatic Center...... *(913) 686-6030 x 21 MOUNTAIN BIKING & HIKINGTRAILS Roeland Park Community Center...... *(913) 686-6030 x 9 Kill Creek Park...... (913) 204-0204 x 5 Roeland Park Sports Dome...... *(913) 686-6030 x 12 Lexington Lake Park...... (913) 204-0204 x 6 Special Events...... *(913) 686-6030 x 16 Shawnee Mission Park...... (913) 204-0204 x 10 Special Olympics...... *(913) 686-6030 x 14 Shawnee Mission Park - Pump Track...... (913) 204-0204 x 11 Stoll Park Soccer...... *(913) 686-6030 x 1 REGISTRATION IS EASY! More Registration Info - Pages 64 & 65 ONLINE Registration MAIL Registration PHONE or FAX Registration WALK-IN Registration Point your browser to Complete form on Page 65 Call us at (913) 831-3359 Come see us at www.jcprd.com and send to: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday 6501 Antioch Road, Bldg D Select your JCPRD Registration Office TTY (913) 826-3052 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. favorite 6501 Antioch Road Fax to (913) 831-6336 24 hours Monday - Friday programs 24 Shawnee Mission, KS 66202 hours a day! TTY means Text Telephone for the deaf and speach impaired. Secure & Convenient! Be sure to include home address, home and work phone numbers! For TTY Only, call (913) 826-3052.

Family Fun: Free Day at the Johnson County Museum FUN FOR ALL (All Ages) Looking for something to do this Presidents’ Day? Come to the new Johnson County Museum…for free! Admission to the museum featur- Fun For All Table of Contents: ing the 1950s All-Electric House and the KidScape experience are all Special Events...... 5 - 7 included on this fun day! Preregistration is not required. Museum hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm. 1 - 7½ hr. drop in event - FREE How to Earn JCPRD U Credit JCAHC 2/19 Wed 9 am This holistic wellness program for ages three to 18 lets participants earn Family Fun: Happy Birthday Kansas achievement badges in five wellness dimensions: physical, social, en- PRESCHOOL vironmental, intellectual, and mindfulness, in order to advance through at the Johnson County Museum (All Ages) JCPRD U. Each eligible class listing includes information on which Bring the whole family to celebrate Kansas’ 157th birthday. Explore the dimension in which your child will earn their achievement credit. To museum’s signature exhibition featuring the 1950s All-Electric House, learn more about JCPRD U, visit jcprdu.com. After signing up for a and play in KidScape! Tour our temporary exhibit, “Let’s Celebrate: credit-eligible program, call Nathan at (913) 826-2950 to sign up for Johnson County Museum is 50!” Have hands-on fun with activities and JCPRD U. For more information, see listing on page 25. crafts in the museum from 11 am to 2 pm. No preregistration required. 1 - 3 hr. drop in program - Museum Admission Rates: $5 Adult, $4 Senior (60+), $3 Children (museum members FREE) SPECIAL EVENTS JCAHC 1/27 Sat 11 am Art: Art in the Park (All Ages) Family Fun: Lanesfield School Valentine’s Day (All Ages) Walk the trails and watch as local artists complete beauti-

Experience a traditional 1904 Valentine’s Day! Use pen and ink as you YOUTH ful works of art “en plein air” (in plain air) at Ernie Miller make a valentine and create your own Victorian puzzle purse. Stop in Park. Stop by the nature center to vote on your favor- our gift shop for some candy sticks, bonnets, and other treasures from ite one. Admission is free for spectators. Artists must pre-register by long ago. All ages welcome. Groups over 10 call (913) 715-2570 to March 30 and will receive an information packet prior to the event. The schedule your visit. entire work of art must be completed in the park during this event. In 1 - 4 hr. program (drop in between 1 pm and 5 pm) - FREE case of inclement weather, artwork may be created indoors using win- Lanesfield Historic Site 1/19 Fri 1 pm dow views. Winners will have their artwork displayed at the nature cen- Lanesfield Historic Site 1/20 Sat 1 pm ter, and a postcard created of their masterpiece will be distributed at the Lanesfield Historic Site 1/26 Fri 1 pm nature center. Winners will be announced at noon. For more informa- Lanesfield Historic Site 1/27 Sat 1 pm tion, call Outdoor Education Specialist Andrea Joslin (913) 826-2806. Lanesfield Historic Site 2/2 Fri 1 pm SPECIAL POPULATIONS 1 - 3 hr. event - FREE for spectators. Lanesfield Historic Site 2/3 Sat 1 pm 1 - 3 hr. event - Adult Artist - $15 / $17; Youth Artist - $10 / $11 Lanesfield Historic Site 2/9 Fri 1 pm nonresidents Lanesfield Historic Site 2/10 Sat 1 pm 41293 EMNC Adult Artist (Ages 15 & Older) 4/7 Sat 9 am 41294 EMNC Youth Artist (Ages 14 & Under) 4/7 Sat 9 am Family Fun: Meet the Animals of Kansas Birds: Great Backyard Bird Count (All Ages) at the Johnson County Museum (All Ages) It’s easy as one-two-three. Every year biologists and Celebrate the birthday of Kansas with the American Bison, tiger sala- researchers count on you to help them determine the mander, and sunflower, just a few of the natural symbols of our great health of bird populations in North America. Join us as state! Learn about the Kansas flag and interact with hands-on items and we count birds and contribute to a worthy cause. Spend live animals. No preregistration required. just 15 minutes or stay to help with the bird count and you 1 - 3 hr. drop in program - Museum Admission Rates: $5 Adult, $4 may see Northern Cardinals, Black-capped Chickadees, and many more Senior (60+), $3 Children (museum members FREE) JCAHC 1/27 Sat 10 am feathered friends. Learn about the birds that spend winters in Northeast Kansas from experienced birders from Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City. For more information call (913) 826-2805. Family Fun: Mildale Farm Spring Community Day 1 - 7 hr. event - FREE (All Ages)

Ernie Miller Nature Center 2/17 Sat 9 am Bring the family out and spend the day exploring Mildale Farm. Visi- ADULT tors can explore and picnic on the 158-acre site including the 22-acre Escape Room: Rescue the Animals (All Ages) rental property. Arts and Craft activities for the kids will take place in Owen the Outlaw has captured our owl and ferret! Can the main barn. Catch-and-release fishing in any or all of seven ponds you help find them? Your team must beat the clock by within the 158-acre area will also be offered, so bring your own bait and solving puzzles and using clues to unlock both rooms to tackle. While District fishing permits have been waived for this event, help the animals make a great escape!10 person maximum per room, Kansas residents ages 16 to 74 and nonresidents 16 and older need to teams may be combined, select your starting room, A or B. Children have a Kansas state fishing license. Restrooms will be available, but the under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Recommended property’s two homes and other outbuildings will not be open during for ages 5 and older. For more information call Park Naturalist Diana this event. Remember, no alcohol is allowed, pets must be on-leash, and Bliss at (913) 826-2807. vehicles must remain on roadways. For more information, contact Sarah 1 - 90 min. event - $9 / $11 nonresidents Vogelsberg at (913) 826-2957. 50 PLUS 41977 Ernie Miller Nature Center Escape Room A 2/9 Fri 6:30 pm 1 - 5 hr. event - FREE 41978 Ernie Miller Nature Center Escape Room B 2/9 Fri 6:30 pm Mildale Farm 4/28 Sat 9 am

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 5 5 Fishing: 2018 Trout Program & Spring Break Stocking Holiday Event: Lovey-Dovey Art Mart (All Ages) - Bring the Kids!!!!! (All Ages) The Lovey-Dovey Art Mart is your one stop shop for the Come watch our Feb. 21 stocking as 3,800 lbs. of trout are stocked in local and handmade of Kansas City! Artisans will feature Shawnee Mission Park Lake and 1,600 lbs. are stocked at Kill Creek unique Valentine’s Day gift options for everyone on your Park Lake. After the fish are stocked, the lakes will be closed toall list. Free cookie decorating, Valentine’s Day crafts, photo booth, and a fishing until the siren start at 8 am on Saturday, Feb. 24, heralds the display of local artisans also included. Bring family and friends to this beginning of the 2018 trout season. A second spring stocking on March fun-loving event! 9 is a great way to start Spring Break with the kids. This time, 1,400 1 - 3 hr. event - FREE

FUN FOR ALL lbs. of fish go in Shawnee Mission Park Lake and 600 lbs. in Kill Creek Roeland Park Community Center 1/27 Sat 10 am Park Lake. The lakes will be closed after this stocking and will re-open VENDORS - Kansas City area vendors are invited to sell their home- Saturday, March 10, at the 5 am parks’ opening. made wares at the Lovey-Dovey Art Mart. Seeking a variety of items 1 - 60 min. event - FREE that can be gifted to all ages for Valentine’s Day. Booth includes two Kill Creek Park Boat Ramp 2/21 Wed 2:30 pm chairs and one table. For further information please contact Lisa at (913) Shawnee Mission Park Boat Ramp 2/21 Wed 3:45 pm 826-3161 or email [email protected]. Kill Creek Park Boat Ramp 3/9 Fri 2:30 pm 1 - 5 hr. event - $20

SCHOOL Shawnee Mission Park Boat Ramp 3/9 Fri 3:45 pm 41708 Roeland Park Community Center 1/27 Sat 10 am

PRE Geocaching: Private Parties (All Ages) Nature & Outdoors: Kansas City’s Passport Geocaching private parties make for unique birthday activities, great to Adventure 2018 Kickoff, March 24 (All Ages), scouting events, fun corporate team buildings, or active family get-to- gethers. JCPRD staff will provide GPS (Global Positioning Systems) Bass Pro Shop, Independence, Mo. units, set the caches, teach partygoers how to hunt for caches using Gather your family and pick up your Passport to Adventure at the 2018 GPS, and are on site to answer questions for this modern day scavenger Kick-off! Visit booths and participate in hands-on activities on March

hunt. Party favor included! Call (913) 826-3161 for more information 24 from Noon - 4 pm at Bass Pro Shop in Independence, Mo. Then pick and pricing. Thank you to Garmin for their generous sponsorship of this up your 2018 Passport to Adventure that you can take to area natural program. and historical sites and get stamp each time. For more information call

OUTH (913) 764 -7759 or visit kcpassport.com. Once you have completed the

Y Geocaching: Easter Bunny’s Extreme passport, turn it in to any participating site by Oct. 31 to receive a special prize. Egg Hunt (All Ages) The Easter Bunny has taken the traditional egg hunt to the extreme! The Nature & Outdoors: Spring Fling Fun only way to find those prize-filled eggs is with a Garmin GPS (Global Positioning Systems) unit! The event begins at Antioch Park Shelter #2. (All Ages) March 12 - 16 Lunch and pictures with the Easter Bunny included! Four start times are Come enjoy spring with a trip to Ernie Miller Nature Park. Visitors are

available. In case of inclement weather conditions, the event resched- welcome to view the aquarium and hike the trails all week. Park staff uled date is Sunday, March 25. Please pre-register by 3/20. will entertain guests with a special program each day. Every program Earns JCPRD U Environmental Credit will feature live animals. For more information call (913) 764-7759. 1 - 45 min. program - $3 per person; including adults. Paid at site. ATIONS 1 - 2 hr. outing - $13 / $15 nonresidents per person $31 / $34 nonresidents per family of four or less ANIMAL TALES (Monday) - Kick off spring break hearing stories 41704 Antioch Park 3/24 Sat 10 am and seeing live animals. 41705 Antioch Park 3/24 Sat 10:30 am BIRDS OF PREY (Tuesday) - The amazing feats of these flying feath- 41706 Antioch Park 3/24 Sat 11 am ered raptors will be the highlight of this program. 41707 Antioch Park 3/24 Sat 11:30 am SURPRISING SNAKES (Wednesday) - Discover and learn to identify some local reptiles. WILDLIFE WEBS (Thursday) - Live animals tell the story of sur- SPECIAL POPUL vival on the prairie, in the forest, and in the streams. Special Events Index WAKE UP, IT’S SPRING! (Friday) - Learn about the spiders, bats, See Page 3 birds, and bees making a spring appearance. Girl Scouts: Juliette’s Dream (All Ages) Nature Programs: Sunday Family Series (All Ages) Juliette Gordon Low loved adventure and nature and thought girls Bring the family to Ernie Miller Nature Center on Sunday afternoons

should go camping! She wanted girls to dream big! In 1912 this spirited this winter for entertainment and educational experiences. Programs T woman introduced Girl Scouting to American girls. Celebrate 106 years are presented by park naturalists, park police officers, and volunteers. of Girl Scouts with a salute to the founder with an original presentation Presentations begin at 2 pm and are approximately 45 minutes to one

ADUL honoring her life. Juliette’s dream was to build bridges of understanding hour in length. Ages 2 and under free. For more information call (913) to promote world peace and international friendship! Her heart’s desire 764-7759. was for girls to have opportunities to develop courage, confidence and 1 - 45 min. program - $3 per person; including adults. Paid at site. friendships. Join us for a special appearance of Juliette herself as she SNAKES ALIVE (Jan. 7) - See Kansas snakes as we explore the facts describes her childhood favorites and inspirations. All children must be and fallacies of these legless wonders of the natural world. accompanied by one adult chaperone per group of five. Reservations are required. For more information call (913) 764-7759. BIRDS OF PREY (Jan. 14) - Using live birds, participants will see up 1 - 1½ hr. program - $5 per person; including adults. $7 paid at site, close examples of these magnificent raptors and their special adaptations.

day of event. We cannot guarantee space availability day of event. Continued in Next Column 41426 Ernie Miller Nature Center 3/24 Sat 10 am 50 PLUS Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

Sunday Family Series Continued from Previous Column Special Event: 22nd Annual Panzon’s Fundraiser FUN FOR ALL BIOMIMICRY (JAN. 21) - Nature has inspired humans to create tech- nological advances. Come and learn how cockleburs and kingfishers (All Ages) Join us for the JCPRD’s 22nd Annual Panzon’s fundraiser. This fund- have influenced scientists. See live animals that may inspire you create raiser allows over 200 Special Olympics athletes an opportunity to com- something new. pete in local, regional, state, and national competitions. Money raised KANSAS SYMBOLS (Jan. 28) - Celebrate Kansas’ Statehood Day, from this event will be used to offset costs of tournament trips, partici- Jan. 29! See some of the natural symbols live and in person, including pation fees, and equipment. Raffle ticket sales will take place day of as live animals. well for some excellent donated prizes so be sure to bring some dough ANIMAL CLUES (Feb. 4) - Find out what clues to look for on your for raffle tickets! Your ticket gets you tacos, rice, beans, chips, salsa, next walk through the park and meet an animal that leaves tracks in the and a soft drink. Athletes will be passing out cards that have a time that snow. we would prefer guests show up at so that not everyone shows up at the same time. PRESCHOOL Step back into time and celebrate LAURA’S MEMORIES (Feb. 11) - 1 - 3 hr. event - $10 the life and birthday (Feb. 7) of beloved author, Laura Ingalls Wilder. 41826 Panzon’s Restaurant 4/29 Sun Noon Meet “Laura” herself as she tell the stories that inspired the classic “Lit- tle House” books. Special Event: Superhero Saturday (All Ages) I HEART SPIDERS (Feb. 18) - Discover the beauty and purpose of Suit up and celebrate National Superhero Day with your these quiet critters. See live spiders up close. little crime-stopper! Costumes encouraged in this action- WILDLIFE WHO’S WHO (Feb. 25) - Meet an amphibian, reptile, packed morning. Superhero training, scavenger hunt, art bird, and mammal. Discover their similarities and differences. activities, and party favor included. Meet at Shelter #2. In case of inclement weather, event will be held indoors at the Roeland Park Com- munity Center. Limited spots available, register early! Earns JCPRD U Social Credit

Look For Our 2018 Summer Camp YOUTH 1 - 90 min. event - $12 per child / $13 nonresidents Information online at jcprd.com 41709 Shawnee Mission Park 4/28 Sat 10 am after Jan. 22 Special Event: Trucks and Big Rigs for Kids (All Ages) Have you ever wondered what the inside of that big rig or tractor looks Open House: TimberRidge Adventure like? Do you have a child who loves trucks? Bring them to explore Center (All Ages); Climbing Tower (Ages 12 & Older) trucks, tractors, construction, and city vehicles up close. Crawl, climb, Choose from several activities during our annual Open House: canoe- and sit in the driver’s seat and talk with the real life operators of these ing, kayaking, pedal boating, hiking, BB gun shooting, and archery. Par- vehicles. Proceeds from this event benefit JCPRD Special Populations/ ticipants need to be 8 years or older for the BB gun and archery range ac- Special Olympics. The first 100 children will get a free construction SPECIAL POPULATIONS tivities. All ages are welcome to participate in the Family Fun Treasure worker hat. Suggested donations of $10 per vehicle will be accepted. Hunt from 11 am - 2 pm. Fishing is also available, however participants 1 - 3 hr. event - FREE (donations accepted) age 16 and older are required to have Kansas fishing license. Licenses The Theatre in the Park 4/14 Sat 10 am will not be sold on site. Cops n’ Bobbers will be on site with poles and bait available for use or you may bring your own. An open climbing Theater: Auditions for The Theatre in the Park’s event for interested parties ages 12 and older will be held. Climbers need 2018 Outdoor Season (Ages 7 & Older) Feb. 24 & 25 to pre-register as space is limited. Climbing participants are required to Auditions for The Theatre in the Park’s 2018 musicals are set for mid- complete medical and liability releases prior to participating. Children February. Shows for the 2018 season, which will be performed at our under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian’s signature. Climbing outdoor theater in Shawnee Mission Park, include: Disney’s “The Little enrollment is limited to 40 people. To register, call Outdoor Adventure Mermaid,” “South Pacific,” “Into The Woods,” “The Adams Family.” Specialist Lysa Holladay (913) 856-8849. and Disney’s “High School Musical 1&2” (both performed on the same TIMBERRIDGE ADVENTURE CENTER OPEN HOUSE evening.). For more information, visit www.theatreinthepark.org or call 1 - 6 hr. event - FREE - In conjunction with Outdoor Kansas Kids Day the theatre office at (913) 826-3012. TimberRidge Adventure Center 4/28 Sat 9 am CLIMBING TOWER OPEN HOUSE - Pre-registration is required Theater: The Theatre in the Park’s Indoor Winter 1 - 3 hr. event - FREE Season at The Black Box Theatre (All Ages) TimberRidge Adventure Center 4/28 Sat 9:30 am The musical “Avenue Q” will be performed throughout March at The Theatre in the Park’s ADULT Race: HP3 5K (all ages), 10K (15 & Older) and 15K (15 & Black Box Theatre, located in the Johnson Older) Saturday, May 12, 7:30 am, Heritage Park County Arts & Heritage Center. Winner of the Whether you’re a seasoned veteran looking to add some more miles to Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best your trusty running shoes or a first timer interested in gaining a little Score, and Best Book, “Avenue Q” is part flesh, experience while having fun among a stunning landscape, HP3 has part felt, and packed with heart. Filled with gut- something for everyone! Athletes of all ages and ability can join the busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, family-friendly event by participating in either the 5K, 10K or 15K. not to mention puppets, “Avenue Q” is a truly For complete details including maps and registration information, go to unique show that has quickly become a favorite jcprd.com/special_events/hp3.cfm. If you are interested in sponsoring for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult this event or to request additional information, please call Katy at (913) issues, it is similar to a beloved children’s show; a place where puppets 50 PLUS 826-2964. are friends, monsters are good, and life lessons are learned. For more information, visit www.theatreinthepark.org or call the theatre office at (913) 826-3012.

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 7 7 Early Childhood: Natureplay Preschool for 3-5 Year Olds Mill Creek Activity Center Director-Rosanna Munoz Preschool Table of Contents: 6518 Vista Drive, Shawnee, Kan...... (913) 826-2958 Early Childhood...... 8 Located in Mill Creek Activity Center, Natureplay Preschool features Enrichment & Special Interests...... 8 & 9 discovery based learning with nature at the foundation of the curriculum. Fine & Performing Arts...... 9 - 11 Our goal is to help young children develop a strong connection with the

FUN FOR ALL Gymnastics...... 11 - 13 natural world at an early age. The outdoor classroom and nearby Mill Nature & Outdoors...... 13 Creek Streamway Park provides the children with extended periods of Sports...... 13 - 15 outdoor exploration. While indoors, child initiated experiential learning

increases awareness and appreciation of the natural world. This full immersion nature preschool is unique to the greater Kansas City area. How to Earn JCPRD U Credit Johnson County Park & Recreation District is eager to advance early This holistic wellness program for ages three to 18 lets participants earn childhood environmental literacy through Natureplay. The preschool achievement badges in five wellness dimensions: physical, social, en- SCHOOL is open year round and licensed for 24 children ages 3-5 years. Chil- vironmental, intellectual, and mindfulness, in order to advance through dren must be potty trained to attend. Families may choose from either

PRE JCPRD U. Each eligible class listing includes information on which a morning session from 8:30-11:30 am or an afternoon session from dimension in which your child will earn their achievement credit. To 12:30-3:30 pm. A $40 enrollment fee is due upon registration. Fees learn more about JCPRD U, visit jcprdu.com. After signing up for a will be paid bi-weekly and are fully inclusive of all program activities. credit-eligible program, call Nathan at (913) 826-2950 to sign up for To receive enrollment information contact Rosanna.munoz@jocogov. JCPRD U. For more information, see listing on page 25. org or call (913) 826-2958. Enrollment options and fees are as follows: Part Time (2 or 3 days per week)......

No Roeland Park Aquatic Center ...... $108 residents / $118.80 nonresidents bi-weekly Full Time (4 or 5 days per week)...... Programs are Listed in this Catalog, ...... $171 residents / $188.10 nonresidents bi-weekly

OUTH See Page 16 for more information

Y Early Childhood: Open House for 3-5 Year Olds An Open House will be held Thursday, April 5, at the Roeland Park EARLY CHILDHOOD Community Center Early Childhood Development Center and at Na- Early Childhood: Full Day Early Childhood tureplay Preschool at the Mill Creek Activity Center from 5:30-6:30 pm. Parents will have the opportunity to visit with teachers and see the for 3-5 Year Olds classrooms. Enrollment materials for parent completion will be avail-

Roeland Park Community Center able at this time to secure you space for the 2018-19 school year. En- Director-Maureen O’Grady rollment at this time is encouraged as space is limited. Please call the 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park, Kan...... (913) 826-3171 center if you have questions or are unable to attend the Open House. P P P P P KQRIS Rated Mill Creek: (913) 826-2963 or Roeland Park: (913) 826-3171.

ATIONS Our Early Childhood Education Center is open from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday and is www.JCPRDKids.com fully licensed by the State of Kansas Department of Health and Environ- ment. The center features a morning ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL INTERESTS preschool component, daily morning/afternoon healthy snacks and Cooking: Pint-Sized Chefs (Ages 3-5) SPECIAL POPUL lunch and extended programming Mix, measure, sift, and stir your way into some yummy, healthy recipes for the working parent, afternoon that will leave you wanting to create them again and again at home with rest periods and late afternoon cre- your parents. Children will go home with a recipe each class along with ative arts and socialization activities. Our program focuses on learning a “dash” about the kitchen. self-awareness, motor development, self-selected activity, pre- Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit academic skills, and creative arts along with field trips, class- 7 - 45 min. sessions - $70 / $77 nonresidents room visitors, and special events. Our center is equipped 41571 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/10 Wed 10 am T with a variety of activity centers that encourage the 41572 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/7 Wed 10 am young child to explore and understand his/her environment.

ADUL Through the gentle guidance of our caring and experienced Early Learning: Retro Story and Art Fun! teachers, each child is able to achieve realistic goals spe- (Ages 3-5 with Adult) cific to individual needs. A $30 non-refundable non-transferrable Remember “The Poky Little Puppy?” You and your preschoolers will enrollment fee is due upon enrollment. To enroll, please call the love the stories and illustrations from long ago, read by a special guest center and the director will have enrollment forms you can pick up. from the 1950s All-Electric House! After the story ends, enjoy an art ac- 4-5 days/week...... $171 / $188.10 nonresidents weekly tivity for little hands. Stories change monthly, connecting to KidScape community environments, and Kansas Early Learning Standards. An adult must attend program with child. Can be booked as a field trip for For Cancellation Updates groups - call for details! During Inclement Weather, Page 4 Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit Continued in Next Column 50 PLUS 8 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

Retro Story & Art Fun Continued from Previous Column FUN FOR ALL 1 - 45 min. session - $2 per participating child, museum members FINE & PERFORMING ARTS receive a 20% discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim Art: Clay Creations (Ages 3-6) discount. Does not include admission to KidScape and the museum. Young children are naturally inclined to poke “THE OOKPIK BOOK” - Meet Ookpik the Arctic Owl in this Gold- and prod at the smooth and moldable quali- en Shape Book from 1963. Learn about life in the arctic, then make a ties of clay. This program invites your child to snowy owl to take home. engage in his or her curiosity and imagination 41211 JCAHC 1/10 Wed 10 am while working with a teaching artist to learn basic, introductory ceramics concepts. This “BIRDS” - This beautifully illustrated book from 1981 teaches about program is taught with a process approach birds, their nests, food, and habitats. Learn about the Meadowlark, the in order to instill positive self-esteem in your Kansas state bird, and create a birdfeeder to take home. child. Program fee includes glazing and firing PRESCHOOL 41212 JCAHC 2/7 Wed 10 am for a final keepsake to take home. Parents are “THE FIRE ENGINE BOOK” - Large-scale, active pictures will welcome and encouraged to join this class. transport young readers to the scene where they’ll see brave firemen Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit connect hoses and save the day in this Little Golden Book from 1950. 4 - 50 min. classes - $37 / $40 nonresidents Make a fire hat after the story ends. 41595 RPCC 1/6 Sat 10 am 41213 JCAHC 3/7 Wed 10 am 41596 JCAHC 4/7 Sat 10 am

“BABY FARM ANIMALS” - Illustrated by Garth Williams, this Little Art: Intergenerational Arts (Ages 0-6 with Adult) Golden Book from 1953 is a longtime favorite. Meet the baby farm Bring a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or friend, and animals in the book, then make a baby pig craft of your own. work collaboratively with your young, creative maker as they dive into visual arts in a TAB (Teaching for Artistic 41214 JCAHC 4/4 Wed 10 am YOUTH Behavior) environment. This is a wonderful opportunity Playtime: Indoor Play Park (Walkers-5 with Adult) to bond, teach, and encourage your child in their creativ- Hop, skip, and jump your way through obstacles, bounce, roll or kick ity. Please call (913) 826-3163 or email [email protected] for balls, build with blocks, run and have a blast with new friends at New more detailed information. Adult supervision is required for the dura- Century Fieldhouse Indoor Play Park Turf Tuesdays will be spent on tion of the program. the field and we will have weekly parent fitness challenges. Come play Earns JCPRD U Social Credit with us! If you purchase a punch card, you will receive it on your first 1 - 45 min. class - $5 / $6 nonresidents visit. No class on 1/15, 2/19, 3/12-3/15 41599 JCAHC 1/13 Sat 9 am $3 per visit or $25 - 10 visit punch card 41600 JCAHC 2/10 Sat 9 am 41601 JCAHC 3/10 Sat 9 am

41570 New Century Fieldhouse 1/8-4/26 M,T,Th 9-11:30 am SPECIAL POPULATIONS 41602 JCAHC 4/14 Sat 9 am ADULT 50 PLUS

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 99 Art: Preschool Open Studio (Ages 3-6 with Adult) Art: Process Art (Ages 3-6) Let’s get creative! Join us as As a contemporary artistic movement, process art focuses on key in- we explore new and exciting troductory concepts including gathering, sorting, patterning, and as- materials each week. Open sociating as your child has the opportunity to explore materials in a Studio is available Fri- process-driven environment. The focus of this class extends away from days from 10 am to noon final product and inspires confidence as your child explores materials with an open house feel. An adult must in a secure environment. Call (913) 826-3163 or email devin.rumley@ remain with their child at all times. Call jocogov.org for additional details.

FUN FOR ALL (913) 826-3163 or email devin.rumley@ Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit jocogov.org for additional details. No class 4 - 50 min. classes - $37 / $40 nonresidents 3/16. 41618 JCAHC 2/3 Sat 10 am

Earns JCPRD U Social Credit 1 - 2 hr. class - $8 / $10 nonresidents Dance: Jazz and Tumbling Combo (Ages 3-6) JCAHC 1/12-4/27 Fri 10 am Your preschooler will be introduced to the art of tumbling and how that can translate into jazz dance. This class is designed as an introduc-

SCHOOL tory course to learning movement on the floor, and the importance of flexibility. Call (913) 826-3057 or email [email protected] for

PRE Our Mission.... additional details. ...to enhance the quality of life in Johnson County by providing Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit high-quality parks, services, and recreation programs. 14 - 50 min. classes - $182 / $200 nonresidents 41947 JCAHC 1/10 Wed 9:30 am Our Commitment To You Dance: Mommy and Me Ballet Barre

Your satisfaction is our goal. We have a proud tradition of Enjoy 45 minutes of low-impact ballet barre - including providing you with high-guality recreation programs, and plies, tendus, and degages - while wearing your baby and take pride in making your recreation experience an enjoyable then bond while stretching on a mat! No dance experience

OUTH one. If you are not completely satisfied, please call our required. It’s all about enjoying time with your baby and

Y bonding! Expecting moms are welcome as well! Please customer service representative at (913) 831-3355 to share call (913) 826-3163 or email [email protected] for more de- your concerns or suggestions. tailed information. Earns JCPRD U Social Credit 4 - 50 min. classes - $37 / $40 nonresidents 41619 JCAHC 1/9 Tue 10:30 am

41620 JCAHC 2/6 Tue 10:30 am 41621 JCAHC 4/3 Tue 10:30 am Dance: Mommy and Me Dance (Ages 3 & Under) ATIONS Bond with your young dancer as you work together to discover rhythm and music in this interactive dance class. This class encourages early social skills through sensory- rich curriculum, balance control, and sounds that encourage language and literacy development. Please call (913) 826-3163 or email [email protected] for more detailed information. Earns JCPRD U Social Credit SPECIAL POPUL 14 - 45 min. classes - $100 / $125 nonresidents 41766 JCAHC 1/12 Fri 10 am Dance: Pre-Ballet (Ages 3-6) This is the perfect age to enter the wonderful world of dance! Develop coordination, rhythm, and basic ballet positions in this fun and gentle

T introduction to music and dance. Ballet shoes and leotard required. The final session will allow parents to observe the class. Call (913) 826- 3057 or email [email protected] for additional details. ADUL Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 14 - 50 min. classes - $182 / $200 nonresidents 41948 JCAHC 1/9 Tue 9:30 am 41952 JCAHC 1/13 Sat 9:30 am 8 - 50 min. classes - $65 / $72 nonresidents 42067 MCAC 1/10 Wed 11 am 42068 MCAC 1/13 Sat 1 pm

50 PLUS 10 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

Dance: Pre-Tap (Ages 3-6) Storytelling: Jo Ho Storyteller Sponsored by the FUN FOR ALL Flap, Stamp, Stomp. It’s time to introduce your young performer to the Johnson County Museum (Ages 3-5 with Adult) beautiful art of Tap dance. This introductory class will start with the In this series of storytelling programs for children, local storyteller Jo basics and give your performer a strong foundation for their Tap dance Ho dramatically engages with entertaining and educational stories in- experience. Tap shoes are required. Call (913) 826-3057 or email guy. volving nature, history, culture, and art. Preregistration is recommend- [email protected] for additional details! ed. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of event if space is Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit available. 14 - 50 min. classes - $182 / $200 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit 41953 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 9:30 am 1 - 60 min. session - $2 per person, museum members receive a 20% discount- call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. Music: Kid-Friendly Musical Performances

SOCK IT TO ME - It’s officially winter and time to bring out the warm PRESCHOOL Sponsored by the Johnson County Museum footwear - winter woolies! In this “it’s cold” storytelling program, Jo (Ages 2-10 with Adult) spins hilarious stories of socks guaranteed to warm your toes and tickle Join these kid-friendly artists for fun, music, and movement! your funny bone too. Wear your favorite pair of socks! Pre-registration is recommended. Tickets can be purchased at the door 42013 JCAHC 1/17 Wed 10 am on the day of event if space is available. Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit BABY BEAR, BABY BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SENSE? - Join Baby 1 - 30 to 60 min. session - $5 per person, museum members receive Bear and Jo with stories and songs in this highly interactive program a 20% discount- call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. designed to enhance an awareness of the precious gifts of sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing. Through the adventures of Baby Bear, chil- MR. STINKY FEET - Kansas City’s very own dren discover how their senses play an important role in their daily lives. Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove has delighted 42014 JCAHC 2/21 Wed 10 am audiences throughout North America and Europe for nearly two decades. Jim’s philosophy is that RABBIT SEASON, DUCK SEASON - Hop and waddle into spring YOUTH children are the stars of his shows, not him. His with some lively rabbit and duck tales. Learn fun facts about those approachable style and ability to immediately con- delightful floppy-eared and fine-feathered friends. P.S. No hunting al- nect with the audience has made him a cool favor- lowed, but lots of laughs and role-playing permitted! ite on the concert tour circuit. Come prepared to 42015 JCAHC 3/21 Wed 10 am sing, dance, and have fun as a family. 42017 JCAHC 1/24 Wed 10 am SEEDS, WEEDS, BUGS, AND SLUGS - It’s Earth Day Month! Jo tells tales of nature where everything has its purpose. Whether a good, JANIE NEXT DOOR - Janie Next Door, also known as musician, bad, cute, or ugly part of nature, the tales teach acceptance and unique- singer, songwriter Jane Christison, performs upbeat, entertaining, inter- ness. active, live musical programs for children. 42016 JCAHC 4/11 Wed 10 am SPECIAL POPULATIONS 42018 JCAHC 2/28 Wed 10 am

DINO O’DELL - Whether Dino is counting monsters, fixing space- Theater: Sensory Play for Young Actors (Ages 3-6) Animals are an easy, conceivable way for young actors to take their first ships or swimming in peanut butter, his interactive songs and tall tales step into theater. Working collaboratively, your young student will have stir the imagination, inspire curiosity and engage the whole child. Come the opportunity to learn the basics of acting through games and various enjoy Dino’s unique blend of folk-rock and reggae! activities. This program promotes social skills, problem-solving, and 42019 JCAHC 3/28 Wed 10 am gross motor skills. The final session allows parents to observe the class. DOO DAD MIKE - A Kansas City performer focused on family en- Earns JCPRD U Social Credit tertainment, Doo-Dad Mike brings his high-energy rock concert for one 4 - 50 min. classes - $35 / $39 nonresidents show only! 41631 JCAHC 1/8 Mon 3 pm 42020 JCAHC 4/18 Wed 10 am 41632 JCAHC 2/5 Mon 3 pm 41633 JCAHC 3/5 Mon 3 pm Music: Music and Movement (Ages 2-6) 41634 JCAHC 4/2 Mon 3 pm Explore rhythm, tempo, and basic timing in this class for the young and 4 - 50 min. classes - $35 / $39 nonresidents imaginative! Your child will have the opportunity to use the universal 42069 MCAC 4/4 Wed 11 am language of music to increase social skills, dive into creativity, and even

gain some basic math insight through dance and music. This is an in- ADULT troductory class that uses simple actions and dance movements with a GYMNASTICS focus on child-friendly music. Earns JCPRD U Social Credit Birthday Parties: For Ages Walking-10 Years 4 - 50 min. classes - $36 / $39 nonresidents Host your child’s birthday party at MCAC for a fun filled physically 41627 JCAHC 1/6 Sat 10:30 am active event. Instructors along with your child and their friends will be 41622 JCAHC 1/8 Mon 10:30 am moving on our obstacle course, jumping into our foam pit and partici- 41628 JCAHC 2/3 Sat 10:30 am pating in organized activities and free play. Your child’s party will be 41624 JCAHC 2/5 Mon 10:30 am the best worry free event you have ever hosted! For more information 41629 JCAHC 3/3 Sat 10:30 am contact Mill Creek Activity Center at (913) 826-2950. 41625 JCAHC 3/5 Mon 10:30 am PRESCHOOL PARTY - Great for children walking through Kinder- 41626 JCAHC 4/2 Mon 10:30 am garten age. Enjoy one hour of structured or open play in gymnastics 50 PLUS 41630 JCAHC 4/7 Sat 10:30 am area followed by 30 minutes in the party room.

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Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 1111 Birthday Parties Continued from Previous Column Discount on Gymnastics Classes SCHOOL AGE PARTY - Ideal for ages 4-10. Enjoy one hour of orga- Students who register for more than one gymnastic class a week are nized play with instructors in gymnastics area followed by 30 minutes eligible for a twenty percent discount on the second class. Families with in the party room. two or more children enrolled in a class are eligible to receive a ten $155 (10 kids including birthday child) percent discount on the second child and a twenty percent discount on $10/per additional child with a max of 15 kids. any additional children. When registering for class in the January-April catalog, you will receive a 10 percent discount if you register for both Exercise Punch Card for Gymnastics Parents, sessions at that time. Those requesting discounts may register through

FUN FOR ALL See Page 37 the Mill Creek Activity Center at (913) 826-2950 or our Registration Office at (913) 831-3359. Discounts apply only to Gymnastics classes.

About Our Gymnastics Classes Gymnastics: For 3 Year Olds Our programs are designed to provide your Your three-year-old is introduced to early gymnastic skills, while ex- child with the essential foundation for all periencing socialization and interaction with children his/her own age. physical movement. Skilled and experienced Muscular coordination and body awareness are key elements developed

SCHOOL instructors understand the importance of physi- in this class. No class 1/1, 1/15. cal development in children, such as flexibility, Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit

PRE strength, coordination, agility, and endurance. 8 - 50 min. lessons - $112 / $123.20 nonresidents Starting with basic elements, students are taught, 41353 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 9 am through proper progression, ever increasingly higher levels of skill. Staff will advise and make every attempt to 10- 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents see that your child is in the class most suited to his/her 41354 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 11 am individual ability. Parents are welcome to observe 41355 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 5:30 pm 41356 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 10 am

class. Suitable clothing: sweat pants, T-shirt, leotard, or gym shorts (void of any buckles, buttons, 41357 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 5:30 pm snaps or zippers). Socks are optional. 41358 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 9 am 41359 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/5 Fri 9 am

OUTH Class make-ups - a limited number will be allowed each session. Con- 41360 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/6 Sat 10 am Y tact MCAC with any questions (913) 826-2950. 41361 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/19 Mon 9 am Current attendance in classes does not guarantee space in upcoming 41362 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 11 am session. You must re-enroll. 41363 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 5:30 pm Inclement Weather phone number for MCAC Classes: (913) 826-2960. 41364 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 10 am Please do not leave a voicemail as this line is not monitored. 41365 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 5:30 pm 41366 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 9 am

41367 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/23 Fri 9 am 41368 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/24 Sat 10 am

ATIONS Gymnastics: Preschool (Ages 4 & 5 Year Olds) Children learn basic gymnastics skills on various pieces of apparatus and floor giving them an opportunity to enjoy socialization and interaction with children their own age. Emphasis is placed on the development of muscular coordination, strength, and flexibility. No class 1/1, 1/15 Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 8 - 50 min. lessons - $112 / $123.20 nonresidents SPECIAL POPUL 41369 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 10 am 41370 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 4:30 pm 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents 41371 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 9 am 41372 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 11 am

41373 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 6:30 pm T 41374 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 10 am 41375 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 5:30 pm 41376 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/5 Fri 10 am ADUL 41377 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/6 Sat 11 am 41378 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/19 Mon 10 am 41379 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/19 Mon 4:30 pm 41380 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 9 am 41381 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 11 am 41382 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 6:30 pm 41383 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 10 am 41384 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 5:30 pm

41436 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/23 Fri 10 am 41437 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/24 Sat 11 am 50 PLUS 12 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

FUN FOR ALL Playground: Punch Card Indoor Playground (Ages Up SPORTS to 5 Years Old with Parent / Legal Guardian) Children up to 5 years of age will have the opportunity, for one hour, Fencing: Introduction (Ages 4-6) with their parent/guardian, to focus their energy while developing Fencing is a fast-paced, mentally-engaging exercise. Kids learn good strength and agility. Our Mill Creek Activity Center located at 6518 problem-solving skills while engaging their classmates with swords. Vista Dr. in Shawnee is offering an Indoor Playground which incorpo- No experience necessary, we provide all the equipment. rates fun-filled playtime with obstacle courses and play gym equipment. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Parent/legal guardian will be asked to sign a waiver and be present with 4 - 45 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents their child at all times. Pay a drop in fee of $5 when you arrive or pur- 41472 KC Fencing Center 1/7 Sun 2 pm chase a ten visit punch card for $45. Mondays & Fridays 11 a.m. to 41473 KC Fencing Center 2/11 Sun 2 pm Noon. No session 1/1, 1/15. 41474 KC Fencing Center 3/11 Sun 2 pm 41475 KC Fencing Center 4/15 Sun 2 pm PRESCHOOL Tumbling: Parent & Tot (Ages 18 - 36 Months with Adult) Qualified instructors teach the parent to teach the tot. Ac- We Also Offer Fencing Programs for tivities are directed toward motivating a desire for physical Youth and Adults, See Pages 28 & 40 activity, general loco-motor movements, and acquainting tots with gymnastic equipment, all of which will increase learning ability later in life. Fencing: Little Knights (Ages 4-6) Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Our Little Knights explore the ancient sport of fencing through fun 10 - 40 min. lessons - $110 / $121 nonresidents games and exercises. Foster an interest in this Olympic sport while en- 41387 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 10 am couraging flexibility, coordination, discipline and sportsmanship. Wear

41388 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 9 am sneakers. All equipment is provided. For information please visit heart- YOUTH 41389 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 11 am landfencing.com or call (913) 636-3769. 41390 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/6 Sat 9 am Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41391 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 10 am 6 - 30 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents 41392 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 9 am 41973 Heartland Fencing Academy 1/6 Sat 9:30 am 41393 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 11 am 41974 Heartland Fencing Academy 1/8 Mon 4 pm 41394 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/24 Sat 9 am 41975 Heartland Fencing Academy 4/7 Sat 9:30 am 41976 Heartland Fencing Academy 4/19 Mon 4 pm NATURE & OUTDOORS

Storytelling: Animal Tales - Storytime SPECIAL POPULATIONS (Ages 2-6 with Adult) Join a park naturalist for animal stories and surprises geared for preschool age children. Two locations to choose from - join us Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe or the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park! Come listen and learn. Meet a special animal friend every time. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. 1 - 30 min. program - $2 per person; including adults. Paid at site. Winter Nap EMNC 1/3 Wed 10:30 am Kansas Wildlife JCAHC 1/10 Wed 10 am Under the Snow EMNC 1/17 Wed 10:30 am Busy Beavers EMNC 2/7 Wed 10:30 am I Heart Owls JCAHC 2/14 Wed 10 am Birds in the Trees EMNC 2/21 Wed 10:30 am Animal Riddles EMNC 3/7 Wed 10:30 am S is for Snakes EMNC 3/21 Wed 10:30 am Who’s Under the Rocks? EMNC 4/4 Wed 10:30 am ADULT Mother Nature EMNC 4/18 Wed 10:30 am Preschool: Nature Time Yoga (Ages 2-6 with Adult) Music, Movement, and Imagination!!! Join the nature center staff as we act out stories with animal and yoga moves. These parent and child experiences are designed to encourage creativity, coordination, and enhance awareness of the natural world. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult. 1 - 30 min. program - $2 per person; including adults. Paid at site.

Ernie Miller Nature Center 1/31 Wed 10:30 am 50 PLUS Ernie Miller Nature Center 2/14 Wed 10:30 am Ernie Miller Nature Center 3/28 Wed 10:30 am Ernie Miller Nature Center 4/11 Wed 10:30 am

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 1313 Ice Skate: Parent and Me Ice Skate: Snowplow Sam 1 - Preschool Lessons (Ages 1 ½-3 with Parent/Guardian) (Ages 3-5) This class is for toddlers ages one and one half to three The objectives of Snowplow Sam are designed to help the preschool- years old to skate with their parent/guardian (smallest age skater develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver skate size is toddler 8). This class will introduce ice skat- on the ice and gain new friendships through group instruction. Cost ing to the toddler (with the adult assisting on ice with includes skate rental during lessons and a punch card for six public skat- skates on) while focusing on the basics of balance and ing sessions to be used for practice during the lesson session. Helmets beginning skating. A rounded bike helmets is recommended for the tod- are recommended but not required. Please dress warmly with layers,

FUN FOR ALL dlers. Cost includes skate rental during lessons and a punch card for gloves, and arrive early for the first class. All skaters will need to go the adult (children under 4 are free) for six public skating sessions to to learntoskateusa.com to pay the $16 annual membership fee for July be used for practice during the lesson session. Please dress warmly in 1-June 30. For information call (913) 826-2950. No class 3/12, 3/17 &

light layers, bring gloves, and arrive early to first class. All skaters need 5/26. to go to learntoskateusa.com to pay the $16 annual membership fee for Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit July 1-June 30. For information call (913) 826-2950. No class 3/12, 6 - 30 min. lessons - $100 / $110 nonresidents 3/17 & 5/26. 41558 Kansas City Ice Center 1/15 Mon 6:25 pm

SCHOOL Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41559 Kansas City Ice Center 1/18 Thu 10 am 6 - 30 min. lessons - $100 / $110 nonresidents 41560 Kansas City Ice Center 1/20 Sat 11:50 am

PRE 41548 Kansas City Ice Center 1/15 Mon 6:25 pm 41561 Kansas City Ice Center 1/20 Sat 12:20 pm 41549 Kansas City Ice Center 1/18 Thu 10 am 41562 Kansas City Ice Center 2/26 Mon 6:25 pm 41550 Kansas City Ice Center 1/20 Sat 11:50 am 41563 Kansas City Ice Center 3/1 Thu 10 am 41551 Kansas City Ice Center 1/20 Sat 12:20 pm 41564 Kansas City Ice Center 3/3 Sat 11:50 am 41552 Kansas City Ice Center 2/26 Mon 6:25 pm 41565 Kansas City Ice Center 4/16 Mon 6:25 pm 41553 Kansas City Ice Center 3/1 Thu 10 am 41566 Kansas City Ice Center 4/19 Thu 10 am

41554 Kansas City Ice Center 3/3 Sat 11:50 am 41567 Kansas City Ice Center 4/21 Sat 11:50 am 41555 Kansas City Ice Center 4/16 Mon 6:25 pm 41556 Kansas City Ice Center 4/19 Thu 10 am Soccer: First Kicks Spring Break Camp (Ages 3-5)

OUTH 41557 Kansas City Ice Center 4/21 Sat 11:50 am The First Kicks program is a unique and creative program that intro-

Y duces young players to the basics of the game of soccer. All of this development is achieved through fun games and imaginative themes in a positive, energetic and magical environment. For questions, please Youth Ice Skating for Ages 6-17, call (913) 826-2850. Page 28 Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 3 - 60 min. sessions - $45

41693 New Century Fieldhouse 3/13 T-Th 8:30 am

Soccer: Happy Feet Merriam (Ages 2½-6) Build soccer skills through games and songs! Build confidence, learn ATIONS soccer, and have fun! This monthly program runs year-round, so grab your friends and get your happy feet kicking. Go to happyfeetkc.com for additional locations and information. For questions on the program, please call (913) 826-2850. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 4 - 30 min. sessions - $45 41667 Happy Feet (Ages 2-3) 1/5 Fri 10 am

SPECIAL POPUL 41668 Happy Feet (Ages 3-6) 1/5 Fri 10:30 am 41669 Happy Feet (Ages 3-6) 1/9 Tue 10 am 41670 Happy Feet (Ages 2-3) 1/9 Tue 10:30 am 41671 Happy Feet (Ages 2½-6) 1/10 Wed 2 pm 41672 Happy Feet (Ages 2-3) 2/2 Fri 10 am 41673 Happy Feet (Ages 3-6) 2/2 Fri 10:30 am

41674 Happy Feet (Ages 3-6) 2/6 Tue 10 am T 41675 Happy Feet (Ages 2-3) 2/6 Tue 10:30 am 41676 Happy Feet (Ages 2½-6) 2/7 Wed 2 pm 41677 Happy Feet (Ages 2-3) 3/2 Fri 10 am ADUL 41678 Happy Feet (Ages 3-6) 3/2 Fri 10:30 am 41679 Happy Feet (Ages 3-6) 3/6 Tue 10 am 41680 Happy Feet (Ages 2-3) 3/6 Tue 10:30 am 41681 Happy Feet (Ages 2½-6) 3/7 Wed 2 pm 41682 Happy Feet (Ages 3-6) 4/3 Tue 10 am 41683 Happy Feet (Ages 2-3) 4/3 Tue 10:30 am 41684 Happy Feet (Ages 2-3) 4/6 Fri 10 am 41685 Happy Feet (Ages 3-6) 4/6 Fri 10:30 am

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Soccer: Pee Wee Spring League (Ages 4-6) Tennis: Quick Start Fast-Track Program (Ages 4-6) FUN FOR ALL Introduce your Pre-K or Kindergarten age child into soccer by partici- Learning tennis is fun and fast when you take advantage of our “fast- pating in this popular league. This league is offered at Thomas Stoll track” program. In this class, young players will be introduced to the Park and New Century Fieldhouse (NCF). The league will meet on game of tennis through a new and fun program designed by the USTA. six Saturdays and/or Sundays at Stoll and Saturdays only at NCF for Instructors will teach basic strokes and play fun games emphasizing a 25-minute practice followed by a 24-minute game. Format is 4 v 4 hand-eye coordination and running. The class is designed to get kids with no goalie. Games begin April 7. Registration deadline for Stoll playing right away with a new and exciting new format. Club member- Park is March 2. NCF has an early bird deadline of Feb. 23 with a final ship is not required. Wear tennis or non-marking shoes. Students must deadline of March 2. For detailed information, go to jcprdsoccer.com provide their own tennis racquets. Racquets are available for purchase for Stoll Park and newcenturyfieldhouse.com for NCF. For questions, at the club. Arrive 10 min. early for first class. call (913) 826-2850. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit

Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 8 - 1 hr. lessons - $152 / $167 nonresidents PRESCHOOL 42050 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/2 Mon 4 pm Soccer: Tiny Tykes 42051 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/4 Wed 5 pm (Ages 2-5) 42052 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/7 Sat 9 am Are you looking for a fun introduction to the very 42053 Overland Park Racquet Club 2/27 Mon 4 pm basic elements for the game of soccer? If so, then 42054 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/1 Wed 5 pm Tiny Tykes is for you. This program is designed 42055 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/4 Sat 9 am to introduce young children to the concepts of fun and interaction within a relaxed physical environment. Each child receives a ball and jersey. Parents or guardians are invited to stay and watch, even join in! WE RENT FOR For questions, call (913) 826-2850. YOUTH Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit YOUR EVENT 5 - 45 min. sessions - $65 The Johnson County Park & Recreation District offers 41698 New Century Fieldhouse (Ages 2-3) 2/9 Fri 9 am room rentals for a variety of functions at locations listed 41699 New Century Fieldhouse (Ages 4-5) 2/9 Fri 9:45 am on Page 63. Additional information on our rental facili- 41710 New Century Fieldhouse (Ages 2-3) 4/6 Fri 9 am ties is available at JCPRD.com. Please call the individual 41711 New Century Fieldhouse (Ages 4-5) 4/6 Fri 9:45 am facilities for detailed room sizes and facility amenities. 41712 Roeland Park Sports Dome (Ages 2-3) 4/7 Sat 12:30 pm 41713 Roeland Park Sports Dome (Ages 4-5) 4/7 Sat 1:15 pm

Sports: Multi-Sports 68’s Future Stars SPECIAL POPULATIONS in Training (Ages 3-5) This multi-sports class will help your child improve their gross motor skills while providing them plenty of fun and engaging activities. Each six-week session will introduce your future star to different sports and activities in a safe and non-competitive atmosphere. In January, the activities will be basketball, track, and football. In February, the sports are football, speed & agility, and soccer. In April, the three sports are basketball, track, and football. For more information contact (913) 826-2950. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 6 - 50 min. lessons - $65 / $71 nonresidents 41415 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/3 Wed 10 am 41416 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/4 Thu 10 am 41417 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/6 Sat 9 am 41418 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 2/14 Wed 10 am 41419 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 2/15 Thu 10 am

41420 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 2/17 Sat 9 am ADULT 41421 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 4/11 Wed 10 am 41422 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 4/12 Thu 10 am 41423 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 4/14 Sat 9 am

We Also Offer Soccer Programs for Youth and Adults, See Pages 29, 30 & 42 50 PLUS

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Aquatics: Spring Stroke Clinic (Ages 8 & Older) FUN FOR ALL This program provides an opportunity for swimmers to refine stroke skills during the school year while preparing for summer swim league. The emphasis is stroke instruction with a small amount of condition- Youth Table of Contents: ing. Swimmers will refine the four competitive strokes and turns. Re- Aquatics...... 17 & 18 quirements: Must be able to swim 25 meters of each of the competitive Camps...... 18-20 strokes and have one season of prior recreational swim team experi- Enrichment & Special Interests...... 20-22 ence. Instructed by Kansas City Blazer Coaches. For more information, Fine & Performing Arts...... 22-24 call (913) 826-3036 or visit kcblazers.com. Fitness & Health...... 24-25 Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Gymnastics...... 25 & 26 8 - 45 min. sessions - $75

Nature & Outdoors...... 26 & 27 41758 TBA 3/26 M,Th 7 pm PRESCHOOL Special Events...... 27 41759 TBA 4/23 M.Th 7 pm Sports...... 28 - 31 Water Exercise: FloatFit KidFit (Ages 5-18) How to Earn JCPRD U Credit This fun-filled class is designed as a homeschool gym class. They work on concentration, cardiovascular gains, This holistic wellness program for ages three to 18 lets participants earn muscle strength, core balance, and confidence. Come pre- achievement badges in five wellness dimensions: physical, social, en- pared to fall off boards into water, get back up and have fun. Must be vironmental, intellectual, and mindfulness, in order to advance through comfortable in the water 3-4 feet deep by themselves. JCPRD U. Each eligible class listing includes information on which Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit dimension in which your child will earn their achievement credit. To 6 - 60 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents learn more about JCPRD U, visit jcprdu.com. After signing up for a 42086 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/9 Tue 10:30 am credit-eligible program, call Nathan at (913) 826-2950 to sign up for YOUTH JCPRD U. For more information, see listing on page 25. For Additional Aquatics AQUATICS Programs for Other Age Groups, Aquatics: 2018 Winter & Spring Pre-Blazer Program See Pages 34 & 44 (Ages 6 & Older) Our pre-competitive program is geared toward transitioning young inexperienced SPECIAL POPULATIONS swimmers from swim lessons to competitive swimming! Practices will focus on learning the four competitive strokes and be able to swim them “legally”. Swimmers will also gain knowledge in basic training techniques, turns, starts, and other competitive aspects of swimming. At the end of the session, swimmers are encouraged to do a swimming evaluation for advancement into our Age Group I or Age Group II Competitive Training Group. Requirements: Must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. Student / teacher ratio 8:1. Spots fill up quickly, for more information and to register please visit kcblazers.com or call (913) 826-3041. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit

18 - 45 min. sessions - $250 ADULT California Trail Middle School 1/8 M,W 6 pm Blue Valley North H.S. 1/8 M,W 6 pm California Trail Middle School 1/9 T,Th 6 pm

16 - 45 min. sessions - $225 California Trail Middle School 3/26 M,W 6 pm California Trail Middle School 3/26 T,Th 6 pm Blue Valley North H.S. 3/26 M,W 6 pm

No Roeland Park Aquatic Center 50 PLUS Programs are Listed in this Catalog, See Page 16 for more information

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 1717 Water Exercise: FloatFit Tabata/HIIT CAMPS (Ages 5 & Older with Adult) Join us at 68’s Inside Sports once a week to get your sweat FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS REFUND POLICY: on! During this hour-long class, you will test your limits. Refunds will be granted for programs within the Fine and Perform- Simple land exercises like squats, burpees, and planks being. Arts Department when all of the following conditions are met. come more challenging while on the Aquabase. FloatFit classes work • A replacement must be available from our wait list or you must find on balance, core and strength. a replacement. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit • A written request must be received two weeks in advance of the FUN FOR ALL 6 - 60 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents camp week. 42088 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/10 Wed 10:30 am • Each request must state the reason for the withdrawal. 42089 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/12 Fri 5:30 am • These may be e-mailed to [email protected]. 42090 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/12 Fri 8:30 am • No phone requests. 42091 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/13 Sat 9:30 am • Each canceled week is subject to a $15 processing fee to be deducted from the refund amount. Please allow two to three weeks to Water Exercise: FloatFit Team Builder receive any refunds. SCHOOL (Ages 12 & Older) We will inspire you and your team through a series of PRE fun and challenging team building activities using Aqua- Art: Young Art Historians Lab (Ages 11-15) Creatives often pull inspiration from the great artists throughout time; base boards by Aquaphysical. Participants will engage in this is your opportunity to explore the less familiar artists who pushed friendly competitions that will require strategic thinking, willpower, the boundaries and led movements ultimately shaping our world today. and teamwork. Contact (913) 826-2950 for additional information. You will learn history, hear stories, and get artsy. For before and after Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit open studio information, please contact Fine and Performing Arts Spe- 60 min. sessions 6-9 participants - $20 / $22 nonresidents cialist Guy Gardner at [email protected]. Bring a sack lunch, 42092 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/2-4/30 Varies snack, and water bottle daily. 60 min. sessions 10-20 participants - $15 / $16 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit

OUTH 42093 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/2-4/30 Varies 5 - 7 hr. classes - $160 / $175 nonresidents

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Art: All About Art Camp (Ages 6-10) Discovery: Mad Science Slimy Chemistry Camp FUN FOR ALL Create, explore, and grow at art camp! Young artists will create a new (Ages 6-12) project each day leading up to their very own gallery for friends and Elements, molecules and chemicals, oh my! Step into the shoes of a family to enjoy on Thursday evening. Bring a sack lunch and water chemist and find out how chemicals combine and germs spread. Ex- bottle daily. Camp activities run from 9 am to 4 pm, and supervision is plore electroplating and cool color change reactions! Please bring water available from 8 am to 5:30 pm. bottle and sack lunch. Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit 1 - 7 hr. camp - $60 / $66 nonresidents 5 - 7 hr. classes - $160 / $175 nonresidents 41695 NCF 3/14 Wed 9 am 41636 RPCC 3/12 M-F 9 am Discovery: Mad Science Art: Spring Art Studio (Ages 6-12)

Time to get creative! Work with a teaching artist to design and cre- Slippery Secrets of Cells Camp (Ages 6-12) PRESCHOOL Take apart cells to learn about different parts within them. Extract DNA, ate various two-dimensional works of art! You will then get to invite learn about heredity, examine cells, and microbes under a microscope friends and family for an end-of-week mini art show. Projects will be and more! Please bring water bottle and sack lunch. different for each session on each day. There will not be supervision available for lunch should you register for both morning and afternoon 1 - 7 hr. camp - $60 / $66 nonresidents 41696 NCF 3/15 Thu 9 am sessions. Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 5 - 2 hr. classes - $45 / $50 nonresidents Nature & Science: Spring Break Discovery Camp 42070 MCAC 3/12 M-F 9 am (Ages 6-10) 42071 MCAC 3/12 M-F 1 pm Take an adventure this spring break at Ernie Miller Nature Center. Meet critters big Dance: #FullOut Dance Camp (Ages 6-12) and small, hike in the fresh spring air, Working with a professional teaching artist, you will be able to get first- create nature treats with newly found YOUTH hand exposure to dance arts. Ranging from learning basic line dance friends, and join us on a fieldtrip. Ac- steps to a final choreographed performance and many technical discus- tivities begin at 9 am and continue until sions, dance games, and rehearsals in between! You will walk away 4 pm. For the convenience of working having learned dance skills that can be applied beyond this single camp. parents, supervision will be provided from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm daily. A performance will be held the last 30 minutes of the final class. For Children should bring a nutritious sack lunch, reusable water bottle, before and after open studio information, please contact Fine and Per- and drink. We provide a morning and afternoon snack. Parents will re- forming Arts Specialist Guy Gardner at [email protected]. ceive a letter describing camp activities, a supply list, and a medical Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit form which must be completed and returned one week prior to camp. 5 - 3 hr. classes - $85 / $94 nonresidents Enrollment is limited to 20 campers. For more information call (913)

41929 JCAHC 3/12 M-F 9 am 826-2806. Camp fees are non-refundable. SPECIAL POPULATIONS 41930 JCAHC 3/12 M-F 1 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical credit 42073 MCAC 3/12 M-F 9 am 5 - 7 hr. sessions - $128 / $140 nonresidents 42072 MCAC 3/12 M-F 1 pm 41281 Ernie Miller Nature Center 3/12 M-F 9 am Discovery: Mad Science Fizzy, Gassy Reactions Camp Nature & Science: Spring Break Adventures Camp (Ages 6-12) (Ages 11-13) Get a hands-on, up close look at reactions in action when this cool Come exploring wild areas, find long forgotten trails, and learn the se- chemistry day explored mystery substances, chemical bonding, cata- crets of survival. We will go canoeing, fishing, do team building and lysts, and even your own invisible ink! Please bring water bottle and zip lining at the challenge course at TimberRidge Adventure Center. sack lunch. Participants will need to bring a backpack with a nutritious sack lunch, 1 - 7 hr. camp - $60 / $66 nonresidents water bottle, and comfortable all-weather clothing. The last day of camp 41694 NCF 3/13 Tue 9 am we will have a cook out. Spring Break Adventures Camp will meet every morning at the Ernie Miller Nature Center. Programmed activities Discovery: Mad Science Ooey, Gooey Insides Camp will begin at 9 am and conclude at 4 pm. For the convenience of working parents, supervision will be provided from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. (Ages 6-12) Activities may vary due to the weather conditions. Parents will receive Brains, bones, beats, and breaths are the subject as we explore internal

a letter describing camp activities, a supply list, and a medical form ADULT organs, shapes, and products. Please bring water bottle and sack lunch. which must be completed and returned one week prior to camp. Enroll- 1 - 7 hr. camp - $60 / $66 nonresidents ment is limited to 13 campers. For more information call (913) 826- 41700 NCF 3/12 Mon 9 am 2804. Camp fees are non-refundable. Earns JCPRD U Physical credit Discovery: Mad Science Radical Robots Camp 5 - 7 hr. sessions - $141 / $155 nonresidents (Ages 6-12) 41282 Ernie Miller Nature Center 3/12 M-F 9 am Join us and our radical robots for a scientific journey through circuitry and sensors, Explore several different types of robots including those that follow lines and sound. Complete this full one day camp by building your own robot to take home! Please bring water bottle and sack For More Spring Break Programs, lunch. See Pages 6, 14, 20, 21, 22, 50 PLUS 1 - 7 hr. camp - $60 / $66 nonresidents 25, 28, 29, 31, & 52 41697 NCF 3/16 Fri 9 am

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 1919 Spring Break: Engineering FUNdamentals using LEGO® Computers: iCode (Ages 6-12) (Ages 7-12) This course offers younger students a fun, LEGO® lovers will spend spring break powering up their engineering interactive look at coding. Students will skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO®! create virtual apps and write their own Participants borrow LEGOs® and real-world concepts in physics, en- programs that they can share with friends gineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as and family. This course makes learning arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! Tradi- to code fun and explores problem solv- tional day camp activities also included, bring a lunch and water bottle ing and programming logic. Students will

FUN FOR ALL each day. Program fee nonrefundable after 2/26. have access to their accounts so the learn- Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit ing does not end at the door. **Students 5 - 9 hr. sessions - $250 / $275 nonresidents should be able to read prior to taking this

41701 Roeland Park Community Center 3/12 M-F 8 am course. Class is non-refundable. Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit Theater: Intro to Theater Camp (Ages 6-12) 2 - 3 hr. lessons - $125 / $137 nonresidents Working with a professional teaching artist, you will be able to get first- 42060 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 3/3 Sat 9 am

SCHOOL hand exposure to theatrical arts. Ranging from mock auditions to final performance and many technical discussions, theatrical games, and re- Computers: iGame Creators (Ages 6-10)

PRE hearsals in between! You will walk away having learned theater skills Want to create video games? This is an introductory course for younger that can be applied beyond this single camp. A performance will be held students who want learn to build simple video games. This course com- the last 30 minutes of the final class on Friday. For before and after open bines the art of video game design and animation to create interactive studio information, please contact Fine and Performing Arts Specialist characters that fly around the screen. Amaze your friends and family Guy Gardner at [email protected]. with your fun interactive games. Class is non-refundable. Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 2 - 3 hr. lessons - $125 / $137 nonresidents 5 - 3 hr. classes - $85 / $94 nonresidents 41931 JCAHC 3/12 M-F 9 am 42061 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 3/3 Sat 9 am 41934 JCAHC 3/12 M-F 1 pm

OUTH Computers: iMobile (Ages 6-12)

Y Sketch, build, play. This class offers students with a big imagination a ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL INTERESTS place to sketch and build their own video games on a mobile device. Birthday Parties: Johnson County Arts & Heritage If you have a student that loves to play games on an iPad® this course helps them engineer and build games on a mobile platform. This cutting Center (Ages 2-10) edge course engages both sides of brain to create fun engaging games Celebrate your child’s birthday at the place where history, art, and fun for a mobile platform. iPads will be provided for this class. Class is connect! Enjoy unlimited time in the Johnson County Museum’s Kid- non-refundable. Scape and one hour in a private party room. Add on an art component of Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit your choice for hands-on fun with one of our teaching artists. Drawing, 2 - 2 hr. lessons - $125 / $137 nonresidents painting, and printmaking are just a few ideas to consider! Bring your 42062 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 2/10 Sat 1 pm

ATIONS own refreshments and party supplies. Saturdays fill up fast, so call (913) 715-2570 to reserve your spot early. 1 hr. room rental and 30 admission wristbands - $150 For Cancellation Updates Includes unlimited time in KidScape. During Inclement Weather, Page 4 Prices vary for art addition - call for details (913) 826-3163 Additional guests pay standard admission fees - $5 adult, $4 senior (60+), $3 child Computers: Movie Makers (Ages 8-15) This hands-on, interactive course will instruct students on the world

SPECIAL POPUL of digital video design and production. Students will film, direct and Computers: 3-D Game Design (Ages 10-17) edit their own digital video creations. Students enrolled in this course This class offers and interactive look at the world of 3D Game Design. amaze their peers with green screen and special effects work. Students This awesome 3D video game design course offers the chance for stu- are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Class is non-refundable. dents to create and immerse themselves in a 3D world. If you are look- Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit ing to design professional 3D games that both look and feel just like the 4 - 3 hr. lessons - $155 / $170 nonresidents ones you play at home, then you don’t want to miss this course. Bring

42063 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 3/12 M-Th 9 am sack lunch and drink to the all-day class. Class is non-refundable. T Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 2 - 7 hr. lessons - $165 / $182 nonresidents Computers: Multimedia Adventures

ADUL 42057 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 3/14 W,Th 9 am (Ages 6-12) This class offers students a wide range of multimedia experiences to Computers: Cartoon Creators (Ages 6-10) students age 6-12. This fun interactive course will lead younger stu- Do you like cartoons? This is a perfect class for the student with a big dents through a series of multimedia adventures that will give them imagination that wants to learn how to create their own cartoons and hands on experience in the world of computer technology, digital pho- digital creations. This course will teach students how to build digital tography and movie making. This class is perfect for students with a big comics that they can share with friends and family. imagination. Bring sack lunch and drink to the Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit all-day class. Class is non-refundable.

2 - 3 hr. lessons - $110 / $121 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 42058 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 2/10 Sat 9 am 1 - 7 hr. lesson - $125 / $137 nonresidents 42075 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 4/16 Mon 9 am 50 PLUS 20 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

Computers: Robotics-Battle Bots (Ages 8-15) Cooking: Mexican Fiesta (Ages 8-13) FUN FOR ALL This course offers hands-on opportunities to build and program robots. Dive in for some fiesta favorites! Kids learn to cook with Working in small teams, students will design robotics systems to com- tasty and healthy ingredients. Basic cooking skills and pete in fun real-world activities. Each day will bring a new challenge, kitchen responsibilities are covered. and your team’s robot will have to morph to better adapt and compete. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Students will compete in the battle bots competition at the end of the 1 - 2 hr. class - $36 / $41 nonresidents camp to prove their robot is the best. This class is perfect for the student 41689 Roeland Park Community Center 2/24 Sat 10:30 am who has a big imagination and likes to build things. This class has a 41690 Roeland Park Community Center 4/21 Sat 10:30 am limit of 16 students. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Class is non-refundable. Engineering: Engineering For Kids Electronics Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit (Grades 2-6) 4 - 3 hr. lessons - $150 / $165 nonresidents Students will use electronics such as motors, switches and other elec- PRESCHOOL 42076 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 3/12 M-Th 1 pm tronic building blocks to build remote controlled cars and other fun electronic products all while learning about circuits. Computers: Robotics Games and Challenges Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit (Ages 7-12) 4 - 1 hr. classes - $90 / $99 nonresidents This course offers hands-on opportunities to build and program robots. 41991 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/22 Mon 6 pm Working in small teams, students will design robotics systems to compete in fun real-world activities. Students will have to morph their robot Engineering: Engineering For Kids Mechanical to overcome challenges with mazes and other robotic challenge games. (Grades 2-6) Bring sack lunch and drink to the all-day class. Class is non-refundable. In this Engineering For Kids Mechanical Engineering class, students Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit use the engineering design process to design, create, test, and refine a 1 - 7 hr. lessons - $125 / $137 nonresidents

variety of machines including rollercoasters, catapults, and a dragster. YOUTH 42077 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 2/20 Tue 9 am They will learn about friction, the laws of motion, and aerodynamics all while having fun! Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit www.JCPRD.com 4 - 60 min. classes - $85 / $94 nonresidents 41990 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/3 Tue 6 pm Computers: The Gaming Academy (Ages 10-17) Engineering: Engineering For Kids Junior Robotics The gaming academy is an all day course for students who love games. During this course students will be immersed into the world of 2D and (Ages 4-7) 3D game design. The gaming academy is a combination of our Video Students learn about the Engineering Design Process and use it to create Game Design, Advanced Game Design and 3D Game Design courses. and program robots including an alligator. This is a great introduction SPECIAL POPULATIONS The course offers students a variety of hands on experience designing to robotics and programming! and building their very own games. Students are encouraged to bring Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit a sack lunch. Bring a sack lunch and drink. Class is non-refundable. 4 - 1 hr. classes - $90 / $99 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 41992 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/9 Mon 6 pm 4 - 7 hr. lessons - $325 / $358 nonresidents 42078 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 3/12 M-Th 9 am Engineering: Engineering For Kids Robotics (Grades 2-6) Computers: Video Game Design (Ages 10-17) Students will program Lego robots to do a variety of things including This course provides students with a fun interactive look at the world moving by use is sonar, hitting a ball and more. This is a great way to of video game design and development. Students enrolled in this camp learn about programming while having fun with Legos. will learn the basics of video game design and produce several different Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit interactive video games to share with their friends and family. Bring a 3 - 90 min. classes - $110 / $121 nonresidents sack lunch and drink. Class is non-refundable. 41989 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/19 Mon 5:30 pm Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 2 - 7 hr. lessons - $185 / $203 nonresidents Enrichment: Homeschool History Adventures 42079 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 3/12 M,Tue 9 am (Ages 7-13) Unearth the treasure of our local history with the Johnson County Mu- ADULT Cooking: Cake Decorating 101 seum! Examine artifacts from our collection, explore the exhibit, and (Ages 8-13) put your brains and hands to work with interactive projects, games, and Discover how fun and easy it is to decorate activities in our museum classroom. These monthly sessions serve as an great looking cakes for birthdays or any occa- engaging supplement to your homeschool curriculum, and give students sion. Topics include the basics of coloring ic- the opportunity to build both new friendships and a new appreciation ing, decorating techniques, and using appropri- for what came before us! Can be booked as field trips for other groups. ate tools. Take home your masterpiece and wow 1 - 2 hr. session - $6 per person, museum members receive a 20% the family! All supplies included in the price. discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. (in- Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit cludes admission to the museum and KidScape; Regular admission prices apply for non-participating children and adults) 1 - 2 hr. class - $36 / $41 nonresidents 50 PLUS 41687 Roeland Park Community Center 1/27 Sat 2 pm Continued in Next Column 41688 Roeland Park Community Center 3/3 Sat 10:30 am

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 2121 Homeschool History Adventures Continued from Previous Column Museum’s Kids’ Day Out Continued from Previous Column ALL ABOARD! - We’re off to discover Johnson County’s railroads in 41226 JCAHC 3/15 Thu 7:30 am this fun, hands-on program! See how trains got our community on track 41227 JCAHC 3/16 Fri 7:30 am with an interactive journey through our exhibit, imagine life in boom 41228 JCAHC 3/30 Fri 7:30 am and bust towns, and compete to design and build your own bridge that 41229 JCAHC 4/2 Mon 7:30 am will bring the railroad to your town! 41993 JCAHC 1/4 Thu 1 pm Museum: Local Life Kids’ Night Out Program (Ages 5-12) 41994 JCAHC 1/5 Fri 10 am Looking for something cool to do while the grown-ups

FUN FOR ALL are at Local Life Third Fridays in Downtown Overland LAMP OF FREEDOM - What price would you put on freedom? Step Park? Come have fun with a variety of activities each back to 1858 before the Civil War along the Kansas Territory and Mis- evening including KidScape, art, dance, music, and down time. We souri border with special guest storyteller Molly Postlewait! She per-

provide pizza and water bottles. Pre-registration required. Registration forms as Georgette, a farm girl in her interactive “Lamp of Freedom” closes for each date one week prior. program, bringing to life the experience of slavery and the Underground Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit Railroad in this area. Make local history connections with the museum’s 1 - 4 hr. session - $15 per participant exhibit and activities after the program. 41232 JCAHC 1/19 Fri 5 pm SCHOOL 41995 JCAHC 2/1 Thu 1 pm 41233 JCAHC 2/16 Fri 5 pm 41996 JCAHC 2/2 Fri 10 am

PRE 41234 JCAHC 3/16 Fri 5 pm HOLD THE PHONE, HISTORY’S CALLING! - Hello, Operator? 41235 JCAHC 4/20 Fri 5 pm Yes, the Johnson County Museum, please! Find out how people kept in touch long ago, from the Pony Express to the switchboard! Explore Teen Scene: Becoming a Babysitter (Ages 12-16) related artifacts in our collection, crack Morse code messages, and work Babysitting requires a lot of responsi- on your own communication skills like they did in days past! bility and preparation. Attend this class to learn how to become a babysitter.

41997 JCAHC 3/1 Thu 1 pm 41998 JCAHC 3/2 Fri 10 am The class covers: personal safety, job expectations, easy cooking, appropri- WHAT’S COOKIN’? - Check out “what’s for dinner” in Johnson ate activities for different ages, and OUTH County’s history! People throughout the centuries loved cooking (and a First Aid and CPR certification. A Y eating) delicious food, just like we do today. Take a peek at some crazy babysitting manual and lunch are pro- kitchen gadgets from our collection, shake up some butter, and even try vided. If you have a group of six and out some historic recipes…don’t forget your table manners! would like a private class, call Lisa at 42000 JCAHC 4/5 Thu 1 pm (913) 826-3161 to schedule. 42001 JCAHC 4/6 Fri 10 am Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit

1 - 8 hr. class - $70 / $77 nonresidents Marbles: Marble Games and Tournament (Ages 6-10) 41691 Roeland Park Community Center 2/20 Tue 8 am Marble Enthusiast and Author Rich Maxwell will lead a hands-on marbles workshop which will include building marble rollercoasters and Avoid Regret - Register Today! ATIONS race tracks, playing several competitive marble games and a marble If Minimum Numbers are not met, tournament on the final evening, with prizes. Featuring “STEM Experi- ments from Isaac Newton’s Playbook on the laws of motion.” Get ready Your Class May be Cancelled for marble tournaments in our area along with Rich! For additional information please visit marblekeeper.com. Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit FINE & PERFORMING ARTS 4 - 1 hr. classes - $20 / $22 nonresidents 42100 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/9 Tue 5:30 pm Art: Art and Literacy (Ages 5-8) SPECIAL POPUL 42101 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/3 Tue 5:30 pm Through integrated arts education, your child will have the opportunity to increase their literacy skills while ex- Museum: Kids’ Day Out Program (Ages 5-12) ploring creative thinking and problem-solving through No School Day? We’ve got you covered! Kids participate in a full day art. Dive into books that explore key artistic concepts and discover how of cultural activities including KidScape, art, dance, music, and free words can play a role in creating visual imagery. Call (913) 826-3163 or time. Bring your lunch and a water bottle. We provide snacks. Pre-reg- email [email protected] for additional details. istration required and spaces will fill quickly! Registration closes for Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit T each date one week prior. 5 - 60 min. classes - $40 / $45 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit 41637 JCAHC 3/3 Sat 10 am

ADUL 1 - 10 hr. session - $30 per participant 41216 JCAHC 1/2 Tue 7:30 am Art: Basic Drawing (Ages 8-12) 41217 JCAHC 1/3 Wed 7:30 am Give your child a new way to see the world! Basic techniques will be 41218 JCAHC 1/16 Tue 7:30 am covered in this class, aimed at helping artists interpret what they see. 41231 JCAHC 2/19 Mon 7:30 am Contour, still life, and gesture drawings will be covered in a child- 41221 JCAHC 2/20 Tue 7:30 am friendly manner. Please bring a sketchbook, 2-B and 4-B pencils, col- 41222 JCAHC 3/9 Fri 7:30 am ored pencils, and a kneaded eraser to class. 41223 JCAHC 3/12 Mon 7:30 am Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 4 - 60 min. classes - $33 / $36 nonresidents 41224 JCAHC 3/13 Tue 7:30 am 41225 JCAHC 3/14 Wed 7:30 am 42065 MCAC 1/9 Tue 4:30 pm 42066 MCAC 2/6 Tue 4:30 pm Continued in Next Column 50 PLUS 22 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

Art: Clay Creations (Ages 6-12) Art: Teen Art Portfolio Prep (Ages 13-18) FUN FOR ALL Moldable clay provides an opportunity for problem-solving and cre- Expand your portfolio with our teaching artist as you explore new me- ative thinking within a tranquil and reassuring environment. Your child diums and techniques! Inspired by the exhibits at the Johnson County will have the opportunity to learn how to properly adhere separate clay Museum, participants are guided through the process as they learn about pieces through score and slip, how to use various clay tools, and how the art and history of each theme. Classes include burlap pastel paint- to apply glaze to a finished design culminating in beautiful works of art ing, distressed cold wax drawing, acetate and acrylic kinetic sculpture, ready to display! You are encouraged to register for this class more than and wire weave collage. Pre-registration required. once, as the learning process is an ever-revolving door. Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 4 - 90 min. sessions - $60 per participant; museum members receive 4 - 90 min. classes - $45 / $50 nonresidents a 20% discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. 41638 RPCC 1/6 Sat 11 am 41844 JCAHC 2/3 Sat 1 pm

41639 JCAHC 4/7 Sat 11 am PRESCHOOL Culture: Conscious Kids (Ages 8 & Older) Art: Drawing Abstraction (Ages 12-17) Each week you will practice fun yoga poses, and intro- Through this class, students will have the opportunity to explore their duce short sequences of flow, play games, and learn about sense of touch and imagination by translating “real” texture onto a flat, mindfulness and origin through fun exploratory exercis- two-dimensional surface with artistic texture. Students will gain insight es. Call (913) 826-3163 or email [email protected] for on how abstraction can function in contemporary art. This class is a more details. great opportunity for students trying to build their portfolio. Call (913) Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit 826-3163 or email [email protected] for supplies list. Snacks 4 - 45 min. classes - $35 / $39 nonresidents will be provided, you will need to bring a sack lunch. 42097 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 1 pm Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit 1 - 8 hr. class - $50 / $55 nonresidents Culture: Little Yogis (Ages 4 & Older) 41641 JCAHC 2/19 Mon 9 am Work with a mindful teaching artist as you discover the YOUTH 41642 JCAHC 2/20 Tue 9 am unique benefits of yoga through play. Each week you 41640 JCAHC 4/2 Mon 9 am will hear stories and dance to songs to learn introductory poses and mindfulness. Call (913) 826-3163 or email devin.rumley@ Art: Homeschool Art (Ages 5-15) jocogov.org for more details. Collaborative experiences will encourage you to explore art through Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit consideration, conversation, and creation! Join your friends and go on 4 - 45 min. classes - $35 / $39 nonresidents an adventure into art. This class is designed to supplement homeschool 42098 JCAHC 2/8 Thu 1 pm curriculum. Call (913) 826-3163 or email [email protected] for additional details. Dance: Ballet (Ages 7 & Older) Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit Learn ballet techniques from a professional teaching artist including ex- SPECIAL POPULATIONS ART ADVENTURES: 9 - 2 hr. classes - $85 / $90 nonresidents ploratory movement, foot and arm positions and proper dance vocabu- 41643 RPCC 1/10 Wed 10 am lary. This program will help increase flexibility, strength, and hand-eye 41644 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 10 am coordination as your dancer discovers their role in the wonderful world of ballet. Call (913) 826-3057 or email [email protected] for CLAY CREATIONS: 5 - 2 hr. classes - $45 / $50 nonresidents additional details. No class on 3/13. 41645 RPCC 4/4 Wed 10 am Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 41646 JCAHC 4/5 Thu 10 am BALLET I (Ages 7 & Older) 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents Art: Illustration in Genre (Ages 12-17) 41918 JCAHC 1/9 Tue 4 pm Learn to illustrate the subjects you love. Whether science-fiction, BALLET II (Ages 9 & Older) western, or fantasy, you will have 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents the opportunity to learn line tech- 41919 JCAHC 1/9 Tue 5 pm niques allowing you to capture what you see. Call (913) 826-3163 or email [email protected] for Dance: Jazz (Ages 7 & Older) additional details. No class on 3/15. This class will work to create a visually technical dance and style that Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit is both fluid and sharp. Body isolations, stretch, turning, leaping, and 14 - 60 min. classes - $165 / $182 nonresidents combinations will be taught in this class. Call (913) 826-3057 or email ADULT 41647 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 6 pm [email protected] for additional details. No class on 3/14. Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit Art: Portfolio Prep (Ages 13-17) JAZZ I (Ages 7 & Older) Intended for students seeking to expand their portfolio, this class pro- 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents vides an opportunity to challenge yourself with art projects you won’t 41920 JCAHC 1/10 Wed 4 pm find in a typical classroom. You will learn to problem-solve and overcome artistic obstacles while sharpening traditional skills. At the end JAZZ II (Ages 9 & Older) of this class, you will have the opportunity to photograph your works of 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents 41921 JCAHC 1/10 Wed 5 pm art and leave with a digital portfolio to accompany each finished piece. No class on 3/14. 50 PLUS Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit For Preschool Arts Programs, 14 - 60 min. classes - $165 / $182 nonresidents 41648 JCAHC 1/10 Wed 4:30 pm See Pages 9-11

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 23 Dance: Tap (Ages 7 & Older) Theater: Improv Troupe (Ages 11 & Older) Students will learn warm-up, rhythms, turns, and combinations through Calling all on-the-spot comedians! Through mock auditions, games, this vivid form of dance. Working with a professional teaching artist, and public performances, you will learn comedy in a unique and chal- your child will learn about rhythm, tempo, and improvisation in Tap. lenging format through this one-of-a-kind Improv Troupe! No experi- Call (913) 826-3057 or email [email protected] for additional ence required. Only humor. Troupe name suggestions welcome. Call details. No class on 3/15. (913) 826-3057 or email [email protected] for additional de- Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit tails. TAP I (Ages 7 & Older) Earns JCPRD U Social Credit

FUN FOR ALL 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents 41922 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 4 pm 41928 JCAHC 1/8 Mon 6:30 pm TAP II (Ages 9 & Older) 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents FITNESS & HEALTH 41923 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 5 pm Exercise: Newbie Walk/Run Class (Ages 14 & Older) Music: Beginning Guitar (Ages 7-15) MODERATE INTENSITY: Newbie Walk/Run is here SCHOOL Whether your chords are just rusty or you have never to get you going and active. No pressure to run with this played before, instructor Joe English will course. This is designed for anyone who has been out of PRE teach beginning finger styles and chord running or looking for some motivation to begin running/walking! Call patterns that will set you on the path (913) 826-2950 for more information. from guitar zero to guitar hero! You are Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit required to bring your own guitar. 6 - 45 min. sessions - $45 / $50 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 42005 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 4 pm 4 - 60 min. classes - $60 / $66 nonresidents 42006 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/14 Wed 4 pm

41649 JCAHC 1/6 Sat 9 am 42007 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/28 Wed 4 pm 41650 JCAHC 3/3 Sat 9 am Exercise: Walks in the Woods OUTH Music: Private Voice Lessons (Ages 5 & Older With Adult) Y Work with a professional teaching artist as you explore your voice LOW INTENSITY: Join us for walking ad- through one-on-one instruction. Whether a novice or advanced, this ventures Wednesdays. Walking in nature is opportunity allows you to fine-tune your diction, tone, and breathing great for overall wellness and learning about techniques appropriate to the genre of your voice. Call (913) 826-3163 nature! Meet at Mill Creek Activity Center then off to the or email [email protected] to schedule your first lesson! trails! Call (913) 826-2950 for more information. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Music: Sing! Musical Theatre (Ages 7-12) 1 - 60 min. session - $3 drop in fee / $5 nonresidents Do you have a love for musicals? Do you want to learn how to apply 42008 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3-4/4 Wed 11 am theatrical performance to your songs? Sing! Musical Theatre is a six week program that will introduce you to some of the best techniques for ATIONS Fitness: Krazy Kids Workout (Ages 5 & Older) diction, tone, and theatrical production. Members of the class will help MODERATE INTENSITY: Krazy Kids Workout pro- decide repertoire of music for the group. At the end of the six weeks, vides a different environment for those young exercisers you will get to perform in a combined concert where you and several who get bored easily and so find it hard to develop a habit other choirs will be heard. Call (913) 826-3163 or email devin.rumley@ of exercise. This class uses dynamic stretching and running, jocogov.org for more details. No class 3/15. dance, music, and various types of fun and crazy routines. Call (913) Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 826-2950 for more information 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit SPECIAL POPUL 41924 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 5 pm 6 - 45 min. sessions - $45 / $50 nonresidents 42009 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 10 am Auditions for The Theatre in the Park’s 2018 42010 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/14 Wed 10 am Summer Season are Feb 24 & 25, See Page 7 42011 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/28 Wed 10 am Fitness: Weight Loss (Ages 14 & Older)

Theater: Acting (Ages 7 & Older) When you’re ready for results! Personal training designed specifically T Monologues, dialogue between characters, and evoking emotion as ac- for you and your goals. Custom designed workouts and nutrition plans. tors are just a few things you will learn in this introductory class. A Meet with a trainer either three times per week for four weeks or two teaching artist will be facilitating the program, however this class will ADUL times per week for six weeks. Facility hours are Monday through Friday also center on peer interaction and discussion. This class ends with a 5 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 5 am to Noon. For more informa- student showcase for family and friends to be announced at the begin- tion please call (913) 826-2950. ning of the class. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 12 - 60 min. sessions - $600 / $660 nonresidents ACTING I (Ages 7 & Older) 42024 Prairie Life Fitness Olathe 1/2 - 4/30 By Appt. 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents 41926 JCAHC 1/8 Mon 4:30 pm Adult Fitness Classes, Pages 36-39 ACTING II (Ages 9 & Older) 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents 41927 JCAHC 1/8 Mon 5:30 pm 50 PLUS 24 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

Mindfulness: Kids Being Truly Happy (Ages 6-13) Discount on Gymnastics Classes FUN FOR ALL This class will introduce the concepts of mindfulness to Students who register for more than one gymnastics class a week are kids in a fun and easy to understand environment. Kids eligible for a twenty percent discount on the second class. Families will practice simple breathing exercises, listen to an in- with two or more children enrolled in a class are eligible to receive a ten spiring story, and perform a small meditation! The kids will learn how percent discount on the second child and a twenty percent discount on to calm their minds as well as gain better understanding & expression of any additional children. When registering for class in the January-April their emotions and feelings. catalog, you will receive a 10 percent discount if you register for both Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit sessions at that time. To request these discounts, register through the 4 - 50 min. sessions - $20 / $25 nonresidents Mill Creek Activity Center at (913) 826-2950 or our Registration Office 42094 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/6 Tue 6 pm at (913) 831-3359. These discounts apply only to Gymnastics classes. 42095 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/3 Tue 6 pm PRESCHOOL 4 - 2 hr. sessions - $80 / $88 nonresidents Gymnastics: Beginning Level 1 Co-Ed (Ages 6 & Older) 42096 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/12 M-Th 2 pm Beginning skills on vault, bars, and beam will be introduced. Forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, and posture skills will be Wellness: ABC for Kids (Ages 7-12) emphasized. Actively Building Confidence is designed to help children improve Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit self-esteem, confidence, empowerment, balance, flexibility, coordina- 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents tion, agility, and strength. Join us for a complete fitness program just for 41305 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/6 Sat Noon kids. For more information please call (913) 826-2950. 41306 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/24 Sat Noon

Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 4 - 60 min. sessions - $200 / $220 nonresidents Gymnastics: Boys Beginning Level 1 (Ages 6 & Older) 42025 Prairie Life Fitness Olathe 1/2 - 4/30 By Appt. Gymnastics skills are taught on floor and men’s apparatus, starting with beginning level through more advanced. YOUTH Wellness: JCPRD U; Enroll & Focus on Wellness! Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents (Ages 3-18) 41307 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 4:30 pm Get involved in the best way to be active and healthy in all of John- 41308 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 4:30 pm son County! This is your chance to use the entire My JCPRD Activi- ties Catalog to improve the wellness of your child and your family. Gymnastics: Boys Level 2 & 3 (Ages 6 & Older) Simply enroll in the program, schedule a conversation with the ad- Students who have successfully completed the Beginning Level 1 skills missions counselor and chart your child’s progress! Free to enroll! such as tuck and straddle rolls, cartwheels, back bends, and head stands After enrollment, confirmation will be emailed to set up a time to set as well as the entry level skills required on bars, rings, pommel horse, goals and timelines. Contact (913) 826-2950 and ask for Nathan or and vault may move to this level. [email protected] more information. SPECIAL POPULATIONS Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 1 - Year Enrollment - FREE 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 - 4/30 By Appt. 41311 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 4:30 pm 41312 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 4:30 pm GYMNASTICS Gymnastics: Girls Beginning Level 1 (Ages 6 & Older) We also offer Preschool Gymnastics Beginning skills on vault, bars, and beam will be introduced. Forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, and posture skills will be Classes, See Pages 11-13 emphasized. No class 1/1 & 1/15. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit About our Gymnastics Classes 8 - 50 min. lessons - $112 / $123.20 nonresidents Our programs are designed to provide your 41313 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 4:30 pm 41314 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 6:30 pm child with the essential foundation for all physical movement. Skilled and experi- 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents enced instructors understand the impor- 41315 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 4:30 pm tance of physical development in children, 41316 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 6:30 pm such as flexibility, strength, coordination, 41317 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 4:30 pm agility, and endurance. Starting with ba- 41318 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 5:30 pm ADULT sic elements, students are taught, through 41319 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 4:30 pm proper progression, ever increasingly 41320 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 6:30 pm higher levels of skill. Staff will advise and make every attempt to see 41321 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/19 Mon 4:30 pm that your child is in the class most suited to his/her individual ability. 41322 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/19 Mon 6:30 pm Parents are welcome to observe class. Suitable clothing: sweat pants, 41323 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 4:30 pm T-shirt, leotard, or gym shorts (avoid of any buckles, buttons, snaps or 41324 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 6:30 pm zippers). Socks are optional. 41325 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 4:30 pm Class make-ups - a limited number will be allowed each session. Con- 41326 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 5:30 pm tact MCAC with any questions 913-826-2950. 41327 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 4:30 pm

Current attendance in classes does not guarantee space in upcoming 41328 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 6:30 pm 50 PLUS session. You must re-enroll. Inclement Weather phone number for MCAC Classes: (913) 826-2960. We Offer Exercise Punch Cards Please do not leave a voicemail as this line is not monitored. for Gymnastic Parents, See Page 37

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 25 Gymnastics: Girls Level 2 (Ages 6 & Older) Intermed. & Adv. Tumbling Continued from Previous Column Students who have successfully completed the Beginning Level 1 skills 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents such as tuck and straddle rolls, cartwheels, back bends, and head stands 41350 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/19 Mon 6:30 pm as well as the entry level skills required on bars, beam, and vault may move to this level. No class 1/1 & 1/15. Tumbling: Youth Beginning (Ages 6 & Older) Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit This co-ed class is for those students that have no or limited tumbling 8 - 50 min. lessons - $112 / $123.20 nonresidents experience. Tumbling and trampoline skills will be taught, including 41329 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 5:30 pm various rolls, cartwheels, round off, and limbers.

FUN FOR ALL Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents 41330 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 4:30 pm 41351 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/5 Fri 4:30 pm 41331 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 6:30 pm

41352 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/23 Fri 4:30 pm 41332 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 4:30 pm 41333 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 4:30 pm 41334 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 6:30 pm NATURE & OUTDOORS 41335 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/19 Mon 5:30 pm SCHOOL 41336 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 4:30 pm Archery: Clinic (Grades 3 & Older) Experience the challenging sport of archery at Ernie Miller Park. This 41337 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 6:30 pm

PRE clinic is designed to teach safety techniques and basic fundamentals of 41338 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 4:30 pm archery. Hands-on activities will allow children to develop their skills. 41339 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 4:30 pm Equipment is provided. Maximum 10 per group. For more information 41340 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 6:30 pm and to schedule your group call (913) 764-7759. 1 - 60 min. clinic - $41 / $45 nonresidents Gymnastics: Girls Level 3 (Ages 6 & Older) Ernie Miller Park By Appt. (March - May) Students who have successfully acquired the Beginning Level 2 skills such as walkovers, handstands, and pull over will be able to move to Birthday Parties: Ernie Miller Nature Center this level. USA Gymnastics’ Level 3 skills will be the basis of instruction on floor, beam, bars, and vault. No class 1/1 & 1/15. (Ages 5-11) OUTH Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Bet you never partied with animals like these! Choose between four Y 8 - 50 min. lessons - $112 / $123.20 nonresidents entertaining, interactive experiences. Pick the Birthday Safari and stalk 41341 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 5:30 pm some wild Kansas critters. Choose the Snake Celebration and explore the myths and realities of these important reptiles. Check out our Magi- 10 - 50 min. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents cal Party for young wizards or get sprinkled with fairy dust at our En- 41342 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2 Tue 5:30 pm chanted Forest Party! The wildlife presentations last 30 minutes, include 41343 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/3 Wed 6:30 pm three animals, and are held indoors. The Birthday Party Box is supplied

41344 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/4 Thu 5:30 pm for optional party activities. Parties are held on Saturdays and fill up 41345 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/19 Mon 5:30 pm fast, call early. Refreshments and party supplies are not included. Call 41346 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/20 Tue 5:30 pm (913) 764-7759 to reserve your party time. Instructor: park naturalists 41347 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/21 Wed 6:30 pm Option 1: 2 hr. room rental for 15 children and up to 10 adults. ATIONS 41348 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/22 Thu 5:30 pm ...... $75 / $81 nonresidents Option 2: 2 hr. room rental for 25 children and up to 25 adults. Gymnastics: Pre -Teams (Girls - Ages 5 & Older) ...... $95 / $103 nonresidents This is a program designed for gymnasts that have obtained the pre- Ernie Miller Nature Center By Appt. scribed skills and have the desire to become a competitive gymnast. Gymnasts must be skill-tested first, prior to entering this program Birthday Parties: TimberRidge Adventure Center (Ages 8 & Older) SPECIAL POPUL Gymnastics J.O. Team: Kansas Kips Having a hard time finding that perfect birthday party option for your (Girls Ages 6 & Older) child? Let TimberRidge Adventure Center host your next party. We of- The Kansas Kips is the Junior Olympic com- fer Archery, BB Gun, Boating, Fishing, and Climbing or Zip Line Par- petitive team program of JCPRD, competing ties! For more information download the TimberRidge Birthday Party in USA Gymnastics sanctioned meets against flier at timberridgeadventure.com. Parties are held on Saturdays and are other teams and clubs throughout the state and first come, first serve. Parties available March and April, weather per-

region. The team trains year-round with the ma-jor competitive season mitting. T beginning in October and ending in March. The staff is comprised of ARCHERY PARTY (Ages 8 & Older) - Party includes 15 min of personnel with extensive coaching and competitive backgrounds. set up time, 45 min program instruction provided by staff, and archery

ADUL For more information about the above programs, please call (913) range shelter for one additional hour for presents and food. We will 826-2954. provide compound bows, arrows, eye protection, targets, and stands. 1 - 2 hr. session for up to 15 guests - $130, $4 each for additional Tumbling: Intermediate & Advanced (Ages 6 & Older) guests up to 25. This co-ed class is the continued development of tumbling and trampoline skills for those students that have already acquired beginning level BB GUN PARTY (Ages 8 & Older) - Party includes 15 min of setup skills. A great opportunity to advance one’s Cheer tumbling skills. No time, 45 min program instruction provided by staff, and bb range shel- class 1/1 & 1/15. ter for one additional hour for presents and food. We will provide BB guns, targets, eye protection, and BB’s.

Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 8 - 50 min. lessons - $112 / $123.20 nonresidents 1 - 2 hr. session for up to 15 guests - $130, $4 each for additional 41349 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 6:30 pm guests up to 25 Continued in Next Column Continued in Next Column 50 PLUS 26 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

TRAC Birthday Parties Continued from Previous Column FUN FOR ALL BOATING PARTY (Ages 8 & Older) - Party includes 15 min of set Wildlife Presentations: Birds of Prey up time, 45 min of boating on Catfish Pond with staff supervision, and (Grades 4 & Older) one hour at picnic tables by lakefront for presents and food, no shelter By day or by night, out of the sky flies a rodent’s nightmare, the birds available. We will provide lifejackets (required to be worn), and oars. of prey. Using their powerful talons, beaks, and wings, they are some Five pedal boats and five canoes, or 10 canoes. of nature’s best hunters. Your group will see close-up live examples 1 - 2 hr. session - $155 for 10 boats (canoe or pedal boats only) of these majestic raptors and their special adaptations. CLIMBING OR ZIP LINE PARTY (Ages 12 & Older) - Party in- Wildlife Presentations: Snakes Alive cludes half hour set up time, two hours of climbing or zip line, with two staff members for program time at wall or zip line, and one hour at (Grades 2 & Older) challenge course shelter. Each participant will need to have a parent or There is nothing quite like a walk in the woods, until you hear the guardian sign the Health & Liability form to participate. word “SNAKE!” Why is it that these creatures seem so terrifying? PRESCHOOL Could all the stories you have heard about snakes be true? Join our 1 - 3½ hr. session for up to 20 guests - $300 Interpretive Staff as they explore the facts and fallacies of these leg- FISHING PARTY (Ages 8 & Older) - Party includes 15 min of set up less wonders of the natural world. time, 45 min of fishing with one staff member, (an adult with the party also needs to be able to help with fishing), and one hour at picnic tables Wildlife Presentations: Wildlife Webs (Grades 1-3) by lakefront for presents and food, no shelter available. We will provide Untangle the web of Kansas wildlife as your students construct ex- 15 fishing poles and bait. There is a railing around the dock. amples of food chains from the forest, pond and prairie. These food 1 - 2 hr. session for up to 15 guests - $130 chains will come alive as your students meet and learn about members of each food chain. Boating: Canoe Clinic (Ages 10 & Older) This American Canoe Association Quickstart Program will introduce Wildlife Presentations: your group to the fun sport of flatwater canoeing, featuring a combina- Wildlife Who’s Who (Grades 4 & Older) YOUTH tion of lecture and hands-on experience. This course is designed for Meet an amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal in this 45-minute pre- beginners. Course topics include safety, equipment, strokes, maneuvers, sentation. Learn about these animals and discover their similarities and technique. Basic swimming skills required. Gather your friends and and differences. family for a minimum of seven or maximum of 11 per group. For more information and scheduling call (913) 856-8849. Instructor: Lysa Hol- Wildlife Presentations: laday. Whooo Are The Owls (Grades 1-3) 1 - 2 hr. clinic - $16 / $18 nonresidents What makes owls kings of the night? Bring your owl unit to life with TimberRidge Adventure Center By Appt. (April - May) a visit from live owls! Students will observe the structures of the owl and learn how these help the owl live nocturnally. Discover the Map and Compass: Clinic (Grades 4 & Older) needs and life cycles of these unique animals. Touch and examine SPECIAL POPULATIONS Enjoy the fun and excitement of using a map and compass. Hone your wings, feathers, and talons. Identify the owls by real calls and see survival skills learning the basic parts of a compass and map reading. an owl pellet. Combine the two through games, and you should never get lost again. For information and to schedule your group call (913) 764-7759. For more information and to schedule your group, call (913) 764-7759. Available March through May. Instructors: interpretive staff. Maximum 10 per group. Live Animal Programs conducted in Kansas only. 1 - 60 min. clinic - $38 / $41 nonresidents 1 - 45 min. session - Each Wildlife Presentation priced as follows: Ernie Miller Park By Appt. (March - April) At EMNC...... 1 - 15 people - $38 / $41 nonresidents ...... 16 - 35 people - $45 / $49 nonresidents Nature Walk: Spring (All Ages) At Your Location...... 1 - 35 people - $62 / $66 nonresidents Explore with us and watch the world awaken from its icy sleep. Observe Each consecutive session...... $45 / $49 nonresidents the trees, flowers, and animals in their natural habitat as you are guided by a park police officer or naturalist. Our walks can be tailored for special interests and/or specific scout requirements. Walks are available at SPECIAL EVENT Ernie Miller Nature Park. For more information and to schedule your group, call (913) 764-7759. Available March through May. Triathlon: JCPRD U Kids Triathlon in Partnership with 1 - 45 min. session Charlie’s House (Ages Preschool -14) Saturday, Aug. 25 Ernie Miller Nature Park...... 1 - 10 people - $32 / $34 nonresidents

They’re always on the move anyway, why not make it official. This ADULT ...... 11 - 15 people - $37 / $40 nonresidents youth triathlon is specifically designed to let the kids be the stars of the show. Athletes will compete in individual age groups in this race that Outdoor Skills: Survival Hike is truly an event for all abilities. For additional details and registration (Grades 1 & Older) information, go to www.jcprd.com/activities/special_events.cfm. Do you have the “right stuff” to survive? Using the power of imagi- Participants will compete in the following categories: nation and real physical challenges, participants will problem solve as New Age Group Tots Tri: 5 and under; swim 25 meters, bike .5 mile, they hike through the wilds of Ernie Miller Park. Emphasis will be on run 0.25 mile teamwork, decision making, and staying safe outdoors. This activity Intermediate Tri: Ages 6 to 10; swim 100 meters, bike 3.6 miles, run can be tailored to groups, age, and experience level. For information 1 mile and to schedule your group call (913) 764-7759. Instructors: Interpre- Junior Tri: Ages 11 to 14; swim 200 meters, bike 5.4 miles, run 2 miles tive Staff. Maximum 15 per group. Additional Sanctioned Race Pass Fee: This is a USAT sanctioned event; 50 PLUS 1 - 60 min. session - $38 / $41 nonresidents participants will need to purchase a one-year USAT membership ($10). Ernie Miller Park By Appt. (March - May) Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Registration fee - Individual 6-14 $45, 5 and under $20

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 27 Fencing Introduction Continued from Previous Column SPORTS 4 - 60 min. lessons - $80 / $88 nonresidents 41464 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 1/7 Sun 3 pm Basketball: Spring Break Program (Grades K-3) 41465 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 1/10 Wed 5 pm Learn the game and practice skills during this basketball program! 41466 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 2/7 Wed 5 pm Players will develop new skills and further current skills while follow- 41467 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 2/11 Sun 3 pm ing instruction of qualified coaching staff. This program will offer two 41468 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 3/7 Wed 5 pm day and four day options. Players will practice shooting, passing, ball 41469 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 3/11 Sun 3 pm handling, offense and defense. For more information please visit jcprd. 41470 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 4/4 Wed 5 pm FUN FOR ALL com or contact Okun Fieldhouse at (913) 826-2900. 41471 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 4/15 Sun 3 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 2 - 90 min. sessions - $35 / $40 nonresidents

Fencing: Learn to Fence (Ages 7-13) 42106 Okun Fieldhouse 3/12 M,T 1 pm Hand/eye coordination, balance, tactics, speed, and concentration are 42107 Okun Fieldhouse 3/14 W,Th 1 pm some of the many facets involved in the sport of fencing. Kids partici- 4 - 90 min. sessions - $65 / $70 nonresidents pate in fun games and fencing exercises which encourage these skills, 42105 Okun Fieldhouse 3/12 M-Th 1 pm while fostering an interest in fencing. Classes are taught by an interna- SCHOOL tionally trained fencing coach with Olympic experience, who has excellent kid-training skills. All equipment is provided. Wear sweatpants PRE Basketball: Spring Break Program (Grades 4-8) Get in the game by practicing and fine tuning skills during this basket- (no shorts) and sneakers. For information regarding the class please ball program! Participants will be divided by grade and ability; this visit heartlandfencing.com or call (913) 636-3769. program is a great opportunity for beginners through advanced players. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit This program will offer two day and four day options and will assist 6 - 60 min. lessons - $85/ $93 nonresidents players in fine tuning skills, positional practice and advanced offense 41981 Heartland Fencing Academy 1/6 Sat 10 am and defense. Players will practice shooting, passing, and ball handling 41982 Heartland Fencing Academy 1/8 Mon 4:30 pm

while further developing an understanding of the flow of the game. For 41983 Heartland Fencing Academy 4/7 Sat 10 am more information please visit jcprd.com or contact Okun Fieldhouse at 41984 Heartland Fencing Academy 4/9 Mon 4:30 pm 913-826-2900. OUTH

Y Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 2 - 90 min. sessions - $35 / $40 nonresidents We Also Offer Fencing Classes for 42109 Okun Fieldhouse 3/12 M,T 3 pm Preschool and Adults, See Pages 13 & 40 42110 Okun Fieldhouse 3/14 W,Th 3 pm 4 - 90 min. sessions - $65 / $70nonresidents 42108 Okun Fieldhouse 3/12 M-Th 3 pm Golf: Private Lesson - Junior (Ages 7-17) Individual lessons for all skill levels are available at both Heritage Park Basketball: Youth Spring Leagues - and Tomahawk Hills Golf Courses. To schedule your lessons or discuss fees, please contact one of our PGA Golf Professionals: Rob Wilkin, Okun Fieldhouse (Grades 2-12) Manager of Golf Operations at (913) 829-4653. To discuss lessons ATIONS Calling all basketball teams! This eight game season for girls and boys at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, you may call our PGA Golf Pro, Jay in grades 2-12 will be played at Okun Fieldhouse in Shawnee. These Lispi, at (913) 631-8000. leagues are designed for team registrations. Spring leagues will offer recreational and competitive divisions when grade levels can be split. Ice Skate: Learn to Skate (Ages 6-17) Registration materials can be found at kcusssasports.com. Registration The objectives of the KCIC Learn to Skate School requirements are due March 2; registration form, conflict form, and full is to teach correct basic skills of ice skating. Cost team payment. The early bird registration deadline will be Feb. 23. The includes skate rental during lessons and a punch spring season will run March 27 to May 10. Spring league games will SPECIAL POPUL card for six public skating sessions to be used take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night depending on during the lesson session. Please dress warmly grade level. Individual players seeking teams may complete an indi- in light layers, bring gloves, and arrive early to vidual recruitment form at kcusssasports.com. Teams seeking players first class. All skaters will need to go to learn- may contact Okun Fieldhouse for access to the free agent listing. toskateusa.com to pay the annual membership $16 fee for July 1-June 30. For more informa- Fencing: Introduction (Ages 6-13)

tion call (913) 826-2950. No class 3/12, 3/17 & 5/26.

T Fencing is a fast paced, mentally engaging exercise. Kids learn good Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit problem-solving skills while engaging their classmates with swords. 6 - 30 min. lessons - $100 / $110 nonresidents No experience necessary, we provide all the equipment. 41537 Kansas City Ice Center 1/15 Mon 6:25 pm ADUL Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41538 Kansas City Ice Center 1/18 Thu 10 am 4 - 60 min. lessons - $80 / $88 nonresidents 41539 Kansas City Ice Center 1/20 Sat 11:50 am 41450 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 1/7 Sun 1 pm 41540 Kansas City Ice Center 1/20 Sat 12:20 pm 41451 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 1/9 Tue 7 pm 41541 Kansas City Ice Center 2/26 Mon 6:25 pm 41452 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 2/6 Tue 7 pm 41542 Kansas City Ice Center 3/1 Thu 10 am 41453 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 2/11 Sun 1 pm 41543 Kansas City Ice Center 3/3 Sat 11:50 am 41454 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 3/6 Tue 7 pm 41544 Kansas City Ice Center 3/3 Sat 12:20 pm 41461 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 3/11 Sun 1 pm 41545 Kansas City Ice Center 4/16 Mon 6:25 pm 41462 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 4/3 Tue 7 pm 41546 Kansas City Ice Center 4/19 Thu 10 am 41463 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 4/15 Sun 1 pm 41547 Kansas City Ice Center 4/21 Sat 11:50 am Continued in Next Column 50 PLUS 28 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu “Bully Proof” Tae Kwon Do Karate Continued from Previous Column FUN FOR ALL 41885 Champion Martial Arts 3/5 M,W 6 pm Little Champs (Ages 5-8) 41886 Champion Martial Arts 3/6 T,Th 6 pm We have devised a series of ten “Gracie Games” in which we secretly 41887 Champion Martial Arts 3/19 M,W 6 pm teach the children essential self-defense techniques. Through these 41888 Champion Martial Arts 3/20 T,Th 6 pm techniques children develop strong reflexes, leverage and control. For 41889 Champion Martial Arts 4/2 M,W 6 pm more information call (913) 826-2950. 41890 Champion Martial Arts 4/3 T,Th 6 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41891 Champion Martial Arts 4/23 M,W 6 pm 4 - 45 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents 41892 Champion Martial Arts 4/24 T,Th 6 pm 41297 Midwest Academy 1/3 Wed 5:30 pm 41298 Midwest Academy 2/7 Wed 5:30 pm 41299 Midwest Academy 3/7 Wed 5:30 pm Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do Karate (Ages 6-12) 41300 Midwest Academy 4/4 Wed 5:30 pm Learn the fundamentals of martial art techniques. Kids will learn the PRESCHOOL material quickly while progressing at their own rate. All abilities are Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu “Bully Proof” Jr. Grap- welcome. For additional information please call (913) 826-2950. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit plers Class (Ages 8-13) 8 - 45 min. lessons - $65 / $72 nonresidents Most effective street proven self-defense techniques from a standing 41893 Champion Martial Arts 1/8 M,W 5:15 pm position or from the ground. Cooperative environment. No experience 41894 Champion Martial Arts 1/9 T,Th 5:15 pm necessary. For information call (913) 826-2950. 41895 Champion Martial Arts 1/22 M,W 5:15 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41896 Champion Martial Arts 1/23 T,Th 5:15 pm 4 - 45 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents 41897 Champion Martial Arts 2/5 M,W 5:15 pm 41301 Midwest Academy 1/4 Thu 6:30 pm 41898 Champion Martial Arts 2/6 T,Th 5:15 pm 41302 Midwest Academy 2/1 Thu 6:30 pm 41899 Champion Martial Arts 2/19 M,W 5:15 pm

41303 Midwest Academy 3/1 Thu 6:30 pm 41900 Champion Martial Arts 2/20 T,Th 5:15 pm YOUTH 41304 Midwest Academy 4/5 Thu 6:30 pm 41901 Champion Martial Arts 3/5 M,W 5:15 pm 41902 Champion Martial Arts 3/6 T,Th 5:15 pm Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Combative Course 41903 Champion Martial Arts 3/19 M,W 5:15 pm (Ages 13 & Older) 41904 Champion Martial Arts 3/20 T,Th 5:15 pm Bullying is most prevalent in this age group, we teach the children the 41905 Champion Martial Arts 4/2 M,W 5:15 pm 15 essential non-violent techniques they must know in order to defend 41906 Champion Martial Arts 4/3 T,Th 5:15 pm themselves if attacked. For more information call (913) 826-2950. 41907 Champion Martial Arts 4/23 M,W 5:15 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41908 Champion Martial Arts 4/24 T,Th 5:15 pm 4 - 60 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents

41399 Midwest Academy 1/4 Thu 7:15 pm Racquetball: Winter Racquetball League SPECIAL POPULATIONS 41400 Midwest Academy 2/1 Thu 7:15 pm (Ages 16 & Under) 41401 Midwest Academy 3/1 Thu 7:15 pm Winter racquetball leagues are now forming! Leagues meet for 12 41402 Midwest Academy 4/5 Thu 7:15 pm weeks.

Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5-12) 12 - 60 min. sessions - $15 / $16 nonresidents Coordination and balance through foot and hand techniques in a fun 41932 The Athletic Club (Ages 14-16) 1/11 Thu 3:30 pm atmosphere we teach children respect, courtesy and build confidence 41935 The Athletic Club (Ages 14-16) 1/11 Thu 6 pm and self-esteem. For more information call (913) 826-2950. 41936 The Athletic Club (Ages 14-16) 1/11 Thu 7 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41937 The Athletic Club (Ages 11-13) 1/10 Wed 3:30 pm 4 - 50 min. lessons - $45 / $49 nonresidents 41403 Midwest Academy 1/2 Tue 5:30 pm Soccer: Half Day Spring Break Camp 41404 Midwest Academy 2/6 Tue 5:30 pm 41405 Midwest Academy 3/6 Tue 5:30 pm (Ages 6-12) Keep your child active over spring 41406 Midwest Academy 4/3 Tue 5:30 pm break with the Challenger British soccer camp. This camp features profes- Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do Karate (Ages 10 & Older) sional coaches from the UK and in- Improve your fitness and self-control while developing the skill of self- corporates Challenger’s 1,000 touch ADULT defense. Classes are fun and suitable for all physical abilities. For ad- curriculum: individual foot skills, ditional information please call (913) 826-2950. fakes, moves and turns, freestyle soc- Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit cer, dribbling, passing/receiving, 8 - 50 min. lessons - $65 / $72 nonresidents shooting, heading, tackling/defending, 41877 Champion Martial Arts 1/8 M,W 6 pm and the camp world cup. All campers must bring a soccer ball. For 41878 Champion Martial Arts 1/9 T,Th 6 pm questions, call (913) 826-2850. 41879 Champion Martial Arts 1/22 M,W 6 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41880 Champion Martial Arts 1/23 T,Th 6 pm 3 - 3 hr. sessions - $90 41881 Champion Martial Arts 2/5 M,W 6 pm 41714 New Century Fieldhouse 3/13 T-Th 9:30 am 41882 Champion Martial Arts 2/6 T,Th 6 pm

41883 Champion Martial Arts 2/19 M,W 6 pm 50 PLUS 41884 Champion Martial Arts 2/20 T,Th 6 pm For More Spring Break Camps, Continued in Next Column See Pages 18-20

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 29 Soccer: Spring Rec League (Grades K-8) Tennis: Advanced Teens (Ages 13 & Older) Boys and girls are on separate teams. Kindergarteners will play six This class is for students who have graduated from the Teens clinic for games and kids in grades 1-8 will play eight games. All games for beginners. Instructors will begin to teach more advanced technique and grades K-4 will be played at Thomas Stoll Park. Games for grades 5-8 hitting on the move. Students must provide their own tennis racquets. will be played at Thomas Stoll Park and/or Stump Park. Games will Loaner racquets will be available for the first day only. Arrive 10 min. begin the weekend of March 24 for grades 1-8 and April 7 for kinder- early for first class. garteners. Registration deadline is Feb. 2 for grades 1-8 and March 2 Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit for kindergarteners. Detailed information can be found online at jcprd- 8 - 60 min. lessons - $152 / $167 nonresidents

FUN FOR ALL soccer.com. For questions, call (913) 826-2850. 41845 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/5 Fri 5 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41846 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/6 Sat 1 pm 41847 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/9 Fri 5 pm

Softball: High School Summer Leagues (Ages 14-18) 41848 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/10 Sat 1 pm Keep your players on the field through the summer by registering for USSSA high school summer fastpitch leagues with JCPRD. These Tennis: Genesis Level 2 High School Prep (Ages 14-17) leagues are designed for team registrations. Games will take place This program is for teens that want to play high school tennis or are at the Mid-America West Sports Complex in Shawnee. Registration on the JV team and want to improve their skills. They will learn how SCHOOL requirements due May 11: registration form, conflict form, full team to play the game and fundamentals of the game. For more information

PRE payment. The early bird registration deadline is May 4. Registration please contact (913) 826-2950. materials can be found at kcusssasports.com. 14U, 16U, and 18U play Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit double headers on Wednesday evenings. The Summer High School sea- 10 - 2 hr. lessons - $430 / $473 nonresidents son will begin May 30 and conclude no later than July 11. Individual 41477 Genesis Health Club 1/8 Mon 4 pm players seeking teams may complete an individual recruitment form at 41478 Genesis Health Club 1/10 Wed 4 pm kcusssasports.com. Teams seeking players may contact Okun Field- 41479 Genesis Health Club 1/11 Thu 4 pm house for access to the free agent listing. 41480 Genesis Health Club 1/13 Sat 2 pm

41481 Genesis Health Club 1/14 Sun 1 pm Softball: Youth Spring Leagues (Ages 5-14) 41482 Genesis Health Club 3/19 Mon 4 pm 41483 Genesis Health Club 3/21 Wed 4 pm

OUTH The season is finally here! Register for the 2018 USSSA league sea-

Y son with JCPRD! Leagues are designed for team registrations. Games 41484 Genesis Health Club 3/22 Thu 4 pm will take place at the Mid-America West Sports Complex. Registration 41485 Genesis Health Club 3/24 Sat 3 pm materials can be found atkcusssasports.com. Registration requirements 41486 Genesis Health Club 3/25 Sun 1 pm due March 16: registration form, conflict form, full team payment. The early bird deadline is March 9. T-Ball, 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U Kid/Coach, 10U Tennis: Genesis Level 5 Rookies (Ages 7-8) Kid/Coach, 10U, 11U, 12U, 12U DH, 13U, and 14UB, divisions offered A program for kids to learn the basics of tennis strokes. They will work

Monday through Friday. The begins April 9 and conclude no later than on their motor skills development while focusing on partner rallying. July 8. Individual players seeking teams may complete an individual Takes place on a 36’ court with low compression balls (red). recruitment form at kcusssasports.com. Teams seeking players may For more information please call (913) 826-2950. contact Okun Fieldhouse for access to the free agent listing. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit

ATIONS 10 - 60 min. lessons - $215 / $236.50 nonresidents Sports: High School/Middle School 41487 Genesis Health Club 1/8 Mon 4 pm Performance Training (Ages 12-18) 41488 Genesis Health Club 1/10 Wed 5 pm Workouts are designed based on a three-day a week training program 41489 Genesis Health Club 1/12 Fri 4 pm focused on speed, agility, flexibility, strength, conditioning, explosion, 41490 Genesis Health Club 1/13 Sat 2 pm vision and power. Weight training regimens are specified to each ath- 41491 Genesis Health Club 1/14 Sun Noon lete’s individual sport. Pricing is for four consecutive weeks and les- 41492 Genesis Health Club 3/19 Mon 5 pm 41493 Genesis Health Club 3/21 Wed 5 pm SPECIAL POPUL sons must be used within four weeks of starting date. For more information please call (913) 826-2950. 41494 Genesis Health Club 3/23 Fri 4 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41495 Genesis Health Club 3/24 Sat 2 pm 12 - 60 min. sessions - $208 / $229 nonresidents 41496 Genesis Health Club 3/25 Sun Noon 41407 68’s Inside Sports The Fields 1/2-1/31 By Appt. 41408 68’s Inside Sports The Fields 2/1-2/28 By Appt. Tennis: Genesis Level 4 Rookies Advanced (Ages 9-10) 41409 68’s Inside Sports The Fields 3/1-3/31 By Appt. Children will continue to learn the skills of the 60’ court with low com-

T 41410 68’s Inside Sports The Fields 4/1-4/30 By Appt. pression balls (orange). By the end of this program, a child should be able to play a tennis match. Sports: Youth Athletic Development (Ages 8-11) Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit ADUL This program focuses on improving coordination, fundamental move- 10 - 90 min. lessons - $322.50 / $354.75 nonresidents ment patterns, footwork, first step quickness, jumping and landing tech- 41498 Genesis Health Club 1/8 Mon 4:30 pm nique and core strengthening. Pricing is for four consecutive weeks and 41499 Genesis Health Club 1/10 Wed 4:30 pm lessons must be used within four weeks of starting date. For additional 41500 Genesis Health Club 1/13 Fri 5 pm information call (913) 826-2950. 41501 Genesis Health Club 1/14 Sat 1:30 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41502 Genesis Health Club 1/15 Sun 4:30 pm 8 - 45 min. sessions - $88 / $97 nonresidents 41503 Genesis Health Club 3/19 Mon 4:30 pm 41411 68’s Inside Sports The Fields 1/2-1/31 By Appt. 41504 Genesis Health Club 3/21 Wed 4:30 pm 41412 68’s Inside Sports The Fields 2/1-2/28 By Appt. 41505 Genesis Health Club 3/23 Fri 5 pm 41413 68’s Inside Sports The Fields 3/1-3/31 By Appt. 41506 Genesis Health Club 3/24 Sun 1:30 pm 41414 68’s Inside Sports The Fields 4/1-4/30 By Appt. 41507 Genesis Health Club 3/25 Mon 4:30 pm

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Tennis: Genesis Level 3 Smashers (Ages 11-13) Tennis: Rising Stars Fast-Track Program (Ages 9-12) FUN FOR ALL Children will learn the basics of tactical play from the full court for both It’s never too late to start playing tennis. Kids learn at a fast pace as singles and doubles while working of their fundamentals of all strokes. teenagers and our Rising Stars program is perfect for new players to de- For more information please contact (913) 826-2950. velop techniques that will benefit players for a lifetime. Club member- Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit ship is not required. Wear tennis or non-marking shoes. Students must 10 - 90 min. lessons - $322.50 / $354.75 nonresidents provide their own tennis racquets. Loaner racquets will be available for 41508 Genesis Health Club 1/8 Mon 4:30 pm the first day only. Arrive 10 min. early for first class. 41509 Genesis Health Club 1/9 Tue 4:30 pm Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 41510 Genesis Health Club 1/11 Thu 4:30 pm 8 - 60 min. lessons - $152 / $167 nonresidents 41511 Genesis Health Club 1/13 Sat Noon 41861 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/5 Fri 4 pm 41512 Genesis Health Club 1/14 Sun 11:30 am 41862 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/6 Sat Noon

41513 Genesis Health Club 3/19 Mon 4:30 pm 41863 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/7 Fri 4 pm PRESCHOOL 41514 Genesis Health Club 3/20 Tue 4:30 pm 41864 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/10 Sat Noon 41515 Genesis Health Club 3/22 Thu 4:30 pm 41516 Genesis Health Club 3/24 Sat Noon Volleyball: Spring Break Camp (Grades 3-8) 41517 Genesis Health Club 3/25 Sun 11:30 am Stay active over your spring break by participating in this four day camp. Southwind Rising Volleyball coaches will be directing the camp. Tennis: Genesis Level 7 Tennis Tots (Ages 4-6) Serving, passing, setting, and hitting will be covered through fun drills Get your child started playing tennis. This informal environment estab- and games. For questions on the Okun camp, call (913) 826-2900. For lishes a foundation for gross motor skill development with small rackets questions on the NCF camp, call (913) 826-2850. and foam balls. For more information please contact (913) 826-2950. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 4 - 3 hr. sessions - $75 / $80 nonresident 10 - 60 min. lessons - $205 / $255.50 nonresidents 41527 Okun Fieldhouse 3/12 M-Th 9 am 41518 Genesis Health Club 1/10 Wed 5 pm 41526 New Century Fieldhouse 3/12 M-Th 1:30 pm YOUTH 41519 Genesis Health Club 1/12 Fri 4 pm 41520 Genesis Health Club 1/13 Sat 11 am Volleyball: Spring League 41521 Genesis Health Club 1/14 Sun 11 am New Century Fieldhouse (Grades 3-8) 41522 Genesis Health Club 3/21 Wed 5 pm Whether you’re an individual looking to join a team or you’re part of a 41523 Genesis Health Club 3/22 Fri 4 pm full team, New Century Fieldhouse can accommodate you this spring. 41524 Genesis Health Club 3/24 Sat 11 am All games are played on Sunday evenings. Most teams will practice 41525 Genesis Health Club 3/25 Sun 11 am once a week in addition to their game day. League play will begin on April 8 with practices beginning in mid-March. Detailed league infor- Tennis: Quickstart Fast-Track Program (Ages 7-8) mation can be found online at newcenturyfieldhouse.com. For ques- Learning tennis is fun and fast when you take advantage of our “fast- tions, call (913) 826-2850. SPECIAL POPULATIONS track” program. Parents are often amazed at how quickly children progress at this age. Courses are designed to take advantage of the stu- Volleyball: Youth Spring Leagues - Okun Fieldhouse dent’s increased ability to take direction and rapidly maturing physical (Grades 3-12) coordination. Instructors stress proper stroke and movement at this im- Serve it up with JCPRD volleyball! This ten portant stage of development. Club membership is not required. Wear match season for girls and boys in grades 3-12 tennis or non-marking shoes. Students must provide their own tennis will be played at Okun Fieldhouse in Shawnee. racquets. Loaner racquets will be available for first day only. Arrive 10 These leagues are designed for team registrations. min. early for first class. Spring leagues will offer recreational and competitive Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit divisions when grade levels can be split. Registra- 8 - 60 min. lessons - $152 / $167 nonresidents tion materials can be found at kcusssasports.com. 41849 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/3 Wed 4 pm Registration requirements due March 2: registra- 41850 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/6 Sat 10 am tion form, conflict form, full team payment. The 41851 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/8 Mon 5 pm early bird registration deadline is Feb. 23. The 41852 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/5 Mon 5 pm spring season will run March 25 to May 6. Spring league games will 41853 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/7 Wed 4 pm take place on Sundays and utilize two Fridays for overflow. Individual 41854 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/10 Sat 10 am players seeking teams may complete an individual recruitment form at kcusssasports.com. Teams seeking players may contact Okun Field- ADULT Tennis: Quickstart Fast-Track Program (Ages 9-10) house for access to the free agent listing. Learning tennis is fun and fast when you take advantage of our “fast- track” program. This class is for students who have graduated from the Join Our Mailing List Hitters clinic or have had considerable basic tennis instruction. Club If you are not currently on the JCPRD mailing list membership is not required. Wear tennis or non-marking shoes. Stu- dents must provide their own tennis racquets. Loaner racquets will be and would like to receive future issues of the available for first day only. Arrive 10 min. early for first class. My JCPRD Activities catalog by mail, Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit sign up at jcprd.com or write to: 8 - 60 min. lessons - $152 / $167 nonresidents Mail List Coordinator 41855 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/3 Wed 4 pm 41856 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/6 Sat 11 am Registration Department 50 PLUS 41857 Overland Park Racquet Club 1/8 Mon 4 pm 6501 Antioch Road 41859 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/5 Mon 4 pm Merriam, KS 66202 41860 Overland Park Racquet Club 3/7 Wed 4 pm

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 3131 Special Olympics Dates to Remember: Jan 24-26 ...... Winter Games March...... Metro Basketball/Cheerleading How to Earn JCPRD U Credit March 23-24...... State Basketball/Cheerleading This holistic wellness program for ages three to 18 lets participants earn Special Olympics: Aquatics Practice achievement badges in five wellness dimensions: physical, social, environmental, intellectual, and mindfulness, in order to advance through (Ages 8 & Older) FUN FOR ALL JCPRD U. Each eligible class listing includes information on which Come join us as we improve our skills and get some great exercise. dimension in which your child will earn their achievement credit. To Participants must have a current physical on file. learn more about JCPRD U, visit jcprdu.com. After signing up for a Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit

credit-eligible program, call Nathan at (913) 826-2950 to sign up for 11 - 45 min. sessions - $25 JCPRD U. For more information, see listing on page 25. 42102 SHawnee Mission West H.S. 3/17 Sat Noon Special Olympics: Basketball Practice SCHOOL ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OLYMPICS & (Ages 8 & Older) Hands up defense! Anyone can play basketball.

PRE SPECIAL POPULATIONS PROGRAMS Special Populations offers recreational, educational, and social ac- Join us for practice. We will participate in the area tivities for mentally and physically challenged individuals. and metro basketball tournament. Participants Information Line: 1+(913) 686-6030 x14 must have a current physical on file. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Volunteers 7 - 1 hr. sessions - $30 Volunteers help coach and assist athletes as well as chaperone, teach 41821 Horizon’s High School 1/8 Mon 6 pm recreational classes, and participate with various Special Olympic committees. Please call Lindsey at (913) 826-3027 if interested. Special Olympics: Cheerleading Practice

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Y Learn new cheerleading moves while making new friends. Participants Applications for financial assistance are available in the Registration must have a current physical on file. Office, Bldg. D, Antioch Park. Call (913) 831-3359 to request an Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit application. 7 - 1 hr. sessions - $20 Refund Policy 41822 Horizons High School 1/8 Mon 6 pm Refunds will not be granted later than one week prior to program start date. Medical refunds will be permitted with physician’s note. Special Olympics: Cycling Practice (Ages 8 & Older) Cycling is fun! Gear up and join your friends as we improve our cycling Special Pops: Bocce Fun Night skills and prepare for the area and state tournaments. Participants must ATIONS (All Ages) have a current physical on file. Come join your JCPRD friends for a fun evening Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit of BBQ and Bocce. 9 - 1 hr. sessions - $20 Earns JCPRD U Social Credit 41823 IBT Inc. Parking Lot 4/7 Sat Noon 1 - 2 hr. session - $10 41820 Antioch Park 4/17 Tue 6 pm Special Olympics: Tennis Practice (Ages 8 & Older) SPECIAL POPUL Special Pops: Mavericks Game Serve ‘em up! It’s spring time, so clear the dust off those racquets. Get Spend the evening at the Missouri Mavericks hockey game. Bring mon- ready to learn some new skills. Participants must have a current physi- ey for dinner at McDonald’s. cal on file. Earns JCPRD U Social Credit Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 1 - 5 hr. session - $20 8 - 1 hr. sessions - $20 41816 Antioch Park 1/30 Tue 5 pm 41824 Shawnee Mission Northwest 4/11 Wed 6 pm

T Special Pops: Movie Night Come join your friends for a movie. Please Special Olympics: Track and Field bring money for ticket and movie snacks. Practice (Ages 8 & Older) ADUL Earns JCPRD U Social Credit Jumping, shot-put, walking, wheeling, running! 1 - 2 hr. outing - $5 Competition for everyone! Join us at practice to learn 41818 Antioch Park 3/8 Thu 5:30 pm a new sport and meet new friends. Current physical must be one file. Practices will be held two times per Special Pops: Music to My Ears week. Monday practices are from 6-7 pm and Saturday (All Ages) practices are from Noon to 1 pm. Come join your friends to learn how to play the guitar. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 17 - 1 hr. sessions - $25

Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit 10 - 45 min. sessions - $30 41825 Shawnee Mission West 4/2 Mon 6 pm 41819 Antioch Park Bldg C 2/21 Wed 6 pm Shawnee Mission West 4/7 Sat Noon 50 PLUS 32 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 33 Water Exercise: FloatFit Yoga (Ages 14 & Older) Join us at 68’s Inside Sports once a week to find your Zen. Be prepared to start with basic poses challenged by the fluidity of the water mixed with balancing on the Aqua- Adult Table of Contents: base. This class will focus on strength, balance and flexibility while Aquatics...... 34 working towards a yoga flow. Enrichment & Special Interests...... 35 Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Fine & Performing Arts...... 34 - 36 6 - 60 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents

FUN FOR ALL Fitness & Health...... 36 - 39 42083 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/11 Thu 11 am Nature & Outdoors...... 39 & 40 Special Events...... 40 Water Exercise: Punch Card - Beginning, Intermediate, Sports ...... 40 - 42 and Advanced Aqua (Ages 18 & Older) Element Fitness is offering aqua classes and one is just perfect for you. How to Earn JCPRD U Credit Classes include Arthritis, Silver Sneakers Splash, Just My Speed, Deep Water, etc. Schedules are posted online at ElementFitnessKC.com This holistic wellness program for ages three to 18 lets participants earn SCHOOL 15 - 60 min. sessions - $109 / $120 nonresidents achievement badges in five wellness dimensions: physical, social, en- 42004 Element Fitness 1/4-4/30 Varies

PRE vironmental, intellectual, and mindfulness, in order to advance through JCPRD U. Each eligible class listing includes information on which dimension in which your child will earn their achievement credit. To ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL INTERESTS learn more about JCPRD U, visit jcprdu.com. After signing up for a credit-eligible program, call Nathan at (913) 826-2950 to sign up for Computers: The Zone Productions JCPRD U. For more information, see listing on page 25. The Zone Productions promotes the use of technology in society. Our mission is to provide training at a level that will meet the needs of a wide range of individuals. Whether you are a beginner or are seeking AQUATICS advanced computer skills, we will help you reach your goals.

OUTH Water Exercise: FloatFit Bootcamp (Ages 14 & Older) Grab a friend and jump into our FloatFit Bootcamp! Computers: eBay® Selling (Ages 17 & Older) Y During this full-body workout you will split time on our Learn tips and tricks for using eBay®’s selling functions. Find out how Aquabase and in the pool for a circuit style workout. Each to sell items for extra income, and receive free tools to maximize profits. week will vary between High Intensity Interval Training or a Tabata Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit workout. 1 - 2 hr. lesson - $35 / $39 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 42081 Blue Valley Recreation Activity Center 2/12 Mon 6 pm

6 - 60 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents 42084 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/8 Mon 5:30 pm Crafts: Finish that Project (Ages 16 & Older) Is it hard to find time at home to finish your sewing and Water Exercise: FloatFit Breath and Meditation Yoga craft projects? Bring your supplies and join us for pizza,

ATIONS socialization, and uninterrupted time to work. Teachers (Ages 14 & Older) knowledgeable in sewing, crochet, knitting, and crafting are available Are you ready to take your yoga practice to the next to help if you run into a problem. Please register by 2/19. level? Our instructor will guide you through a series of Earns JCPRD U Social Credit gentle poses and balance work, followed by breath and 1 - 5 hr. class - $16 / $18 nonresidents relaxation for a total body experience of the mind, body and soul. Using 42099 RPCC 2/23 Fri 5 pm the Aquabase with the continual movement of water requires both core stability and concentration. Sewing: Learn to Sew (Ages 16 & Older)

SPECIAL POPUL Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Learn the basics of sewing on a 6 - 60 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents machine. This is a great class for 42085 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/14 Sun 9 am newbies or anyone who needs a refresher. Participants re- Water Exercise: FloatFit HIIT & Sip quired to bring their own supplies; a sup- (Ages 21 & Older) ply list is available online.

Want a fun night out with friends, family, or a significant Earns JCPRD U Social Credit T other? Bring nine friends to HIIT & SIP. This night will 4 - 2 hr. sessions - $24 / $26 nonresidents include 45 minutes on our Aquabase and 30 minutes on 41757 RPCC 1/17 Wed 6 pm

ADUL our patio with complementary beverages. 1 - 90 min. session - $25 / $27 nonresidents FINE & PERFORMING ARTS 42082 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/2-4/30 Varies Art: Artisan’s Expo Vendor Opportunity (Ages 16 & Older) Calling all artists, makers, and creative types! The Artisan’s Expo in No Roeland Park Aquatic Center conjunction with the City of Merriam’s Turkey Creek Festival is now Programs are Listed in this Catalog, accepting vendor applications for 2018! Email devin.rumley@jocogov. See Page 16 for more information org for an application. Handmade items only. 1 - 6 hr. event - $70 Antioch Park 5/19 Sat 10 am 50 PLUS Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 3434

Art: Arts, Not Crafts (Ages 16 & Older) Art: Museum Exhibit Inspired Art Workshop FUN FOR ALL The class we all wish we had during school: no rules. Come and learn (Ages 18 & Older) the basic guidelines of the two-dimensional medium of your choice and Join our instructor, a teaching artist, as you explore new techniques and take it to the level you want. Artists will act as guides and are avail- improve existing skills with projects inspired by the Johnson County able as a learning resource; explore mediums and processes. Call (913) Museum’s exhibits. Apply elements of art and design based on work 826-3163 or email [email protected] with questions. No class from old masters through contemporary artists. Participants are guid- 3/15. ed through the process as they learn about the art and history of each Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit theme. All skill levels welcome! Pre-registration required. 14 - 60 min. classes - $85 / $92 nonresidents 1 - 90 min. session - $15, museum members receive a 20% discount- 41654 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 7:30 pm call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. KINETIC SCULPTURE - Create a sculpture with clear acetate and Art: Beginning Drawing (Ages 16 & Older) acrylic, and watch it move with air currents! PRE Express yourself! Develop a new skill or brush up on an old talent. Art- 41842 JCAHC 2/17 Sat 3 pm ists will work with a variety of drawing mediums including graphite and SCHOOL colored pencil. Call (913) 826-3163 or email devin.rumley@jocogov. DECONSTRUCTED BOOKS - Transform a book into a sculpture! org for the supply list. Learn paper manipulation techniques and put into practice themes of Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit symmetry and positive/negative space.

8 - 90 min. classes - $80 / $88 nonresidents 41843 JCAHC 4/21 Sat 3 pm 42074 MCAC 2/6 Tue 6:15 pm Art: Watercolor I (Ages 16 & Older) Art: Ceramics I (Ages 16 & Older) Watercolor is a versatile medium that can give infinite Moldable clay provides an opportunity for problem-solving and cre- results with each new approach. This class offers an in- ative thinking within a tranquil and reassuring environment. You will troduction to basic techniques by exploring color theory, have the opportunity to learn how to properly adhere separate clay piec- blending, and when to use a hard line. Call (913) 826-3163 or email Y es through score and slip, how to use various clay tools, and how to ap- [email protected] for additional details. OUTH ply glaze to a finished design culminating in beautiful works of art! This Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit class will also provide a first “try” on the challenging pottery wheel. 4 - 2 hr. classes - $80 / $88 nonresidents

Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 41666 JCAHC 4/7 Sat 1 pm 8 - 2½ hr. classes - $165 / $175 nonresidents 41655 JCAHC 1/9 Tue 6 pm 41656 RPCC 1/10 Wed 6 pm Art: Ceramics II (Ages 16 & Older) For those with some experience using clay, this class encourages cre- SPECIAL POPUL ative problem-solving as participants take their basic ceramics skills to the next level. You will have the chance to become more familiar with both an electric potter’s wheel and a kick wheel while increasing hand- building skills in this challenging but exciting class. Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 7 - 2½ hr. classes - $165 / $175 nonresidents 41657 JCAHC 3/6 Tue 6 pm ATIONS Art: Drawing I (Ages 16 & Older) Introductory drawing techniques will be covered in this class as you ex-

plore various drawing mediums such as graphite and charcoal. You will have the opportunity to learn about the elements of art and principles of design as they apply to this two-dimensional art form. Call (913) 826- 3163 or email [email protected] for additional details. Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit 4 - 2 hr. class - $80 / $88 nonresidents 41665 JCAHC 2/3 Sat 1 pm ADUL Art: Figure Drawing (Ages 18 & Older)

Sharpen those drawing skills and learn to create tints and shadows that T present a drawing in the realism lens. You will have the opportunity to learn the composition of the human form as you observe a live model in real time. This class will primarily use charcoal as an introductory method to gestural drawing and expand to finished drawings in the last class. This class participates in group critique. 7 - 2 hr. classes - $125 / $133 nonresidents 41659 JCAHC 3/7 Wed 6:30 pm 50 PLUS

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 35 Culture: Tai Chi (Ages 18 & Older) Dance: Studio Dance (Ages 16 & Older) Encompassed with a Yang style short form developed by Cheng Man- Time to get in and start dancing! Studio Dance classes are available Ch’ing, there are 37 postures covered in this class and five principles for those that want to come in, stretch, learn a routine, and go! Studio including relaxation, separation of yin and yang, turn from center, body Dance classes are designed to challenge performers through routines upright and beautiful lady’s hands. This is followed by standing medi- and small performance numbers. This is less about instruction and tation. Call (913) 826-3163 or email [email protected] for more about application! Call (913) 826-3057 or email guy.gardner@ additional details. jocogov.org for additional details. 4 - 60 min. classes - $35 / $39 nonresidents Earns JCPRD U Mindfulness Credit

FUN FOR ALL 41660 JCAHC 1/10 Wed 12:30 pm 1 - 60 min. class - $20 / $22 nonresidents 41661 JCAHC 2/7 Wed 12:30 pm BALLET STUDIO 41662 JCAHC 4/4 Wed 12:30 pm 41957 JCAHC 1/6 Sat 10 am 41958 JCAHC 2/3 Sat 10 am Dance: Beginning Ballet 41959 JCAHC 3/3 Sat 10 am (Ages 18 & Older) 41960 JCAHC 4/7 Sat 10 am Ballet is the base of most dance styles. Ev- MUSICAL THEATER STUDIO SCHOOL ery style of dance can be improved with a great understanding of the art form of Bal- 41961 JCAHC 1/6 Sat 11 am

PRE let. This class is designed for adults who 41962 JCAHC 2/3 Sat 11 am want to learn ballet, but missed out on the opportunity 41963 JCAHC 3/3 Sat 11 am in their school-aged years. This class is designed for 41964 JCAHC 4/7 Sat 11 am adults who want to learn ballet, but missed out on the JAZZ STUDIO opportunity in their school aged years. Call (913) 41965 JCAHC 1/13 Sat 10 am 826-3057 or email [email protected] for ad- 41966 JCAHC 2/10 Sat 10 am

ditional details. 41967 JCAHC 3/10 Sat 10 am 14 – 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents 41968 JCAHC 4/14 Sat 10 am 41954 JCAHC 1/9 Tue 6 pm

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Y Dance: Beginning Jazz (Ages 18 & Older) 41969 JCAHC 1/13 Sat 11 am Adults are encouraged to take Beginning Jazz when learning any style 41970 JCAHC 2/10 Sat 11 am of dance. Beginning Jazz will focus on the basics of Jazz dance and 41971 JCAHC 3/10 Sat 11 am how that translates to all other styles of dance. This class is designed for 41972 JCAHC 4/13 Sat 11 am adults who want to learn jazz, but missed out on the opportunity in their school-aged years. Call (913) 826-3057 or email guy.gardner@jocogov. Music: Beginning Guitar (Ages 16 & Older)

org for additional details. Whether your chords are just rusty or you have never played before, 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents instructor Joe English will teach beginning finger styles and chord pat- 41955 JCAHC 1/10 Wed 6 pm terns that will set you on the path from guitar zero to guitar hero! Use your own guitar or rentals available, electric or acoustic taught.

ATIONS Earns JCPRD U Intellectual Credit Call or Sign Up to Receive 4 - 60 min. classes - $60 / $66 nonresidents 41663 JCAHC 2/3 Sat 9 am Cancellation Information 41664 JCAHC 4/7 Sat 9 am During Inclement Weather, Page 4 Writing: Writing Dystopian Fiction (Ages 18 & Older) With the explosion in popularity of dystopian work in every facet of pop culture, its sphere of influence is undeniable. What is at the core of these SPECIAL POPUL Dance: Beginning Tap (Ages 18 & Older) Shuffle, time step, fah-lap. You’ve heard the terms, now come learn examples of a ‘bad place’ and how can we craft our own dystopias? The the terms. Beginning Tap for Adults is designed for adults who want workshop will discuss critical concepts of dystopia alongside offering a to learn to tap, but missed out on the opportunity in their school-aged space for critiquing your own dystopian fiction. years. Call (913) 826-3057 or email [email protected] for ad- 3 - 2 hr. class - $55 / $60 nonresidents ditional details. 41772 JCAHC 4/7 Sat 10 am 14 - 60 min. classes - $210 / $231 nonresidents

T 41956 JCAHC 1/11 Thu 6 pm FITNESS & HEALTH

Fitness classes held at JCPRD facilities are classified under the follow- ADUL ing fitness levels: LOW INTENSITY - During exercise, participant’s breathing patterns Our Award-Winning T.A.K.E. change little and there is minimal risk for lower body injury. Foundation Self Defense Seminar is a Free MODERATE INTENSITY - Breathing patterns change, but participant is still able to talk. Exercises may involve one or both feet leaving Community Service and is Perfect for Moms the ground at times. and Daughters to Participate in Together, HIGH INTENSITY - Participant’s breathing will become rapid and they will only be able to say a few words at a time. Exercises will re- See Page 42 quire more energy and put more stress on joints and tendons. 50 PLUS Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 3636

Exercise: EverFit...Fitness At Its Funnest Exercise: Punch Card - Your Choice, Just a Punch FUN FOR ALL (Ages 18 & Older) (Ages 18 and Older) Meet your fitness goals and mix up your routine as much as you like Element Fitness is offering the opportunity for participants to use their with a one month punch card of unlimited classes! Our small classes are punch card system to select from a variety of classes. Classes include challenging, fun, and welcoming. Classes offered include HIIT, Ulti- yoga, spinning, Zumba, etc. Schedules may be viewed online at El- mate Fit Camp, Weights Up, Yoga, Boxing, Cycling, Ballistic POUND, ementFitnessKC.com. Barre, and more! Excludes Bootcamp and Surfset classes. Childcare is 15 - 60 min. sessions - $109 / $120 nonresidents available for a small fee. For additional information contact (913) 826- 42002 Element Fitness 1/4-4/30 Varies 2950. Visit everfitkc.com to view schedule and classes. 1 - month unlimited punches $105 / $115 nonresidents Fitness: Introduction to Aerobic Fitness, Core 41432 EverFit 1/2-1/31 Varies

and Strength Training Concepts (Ages 15 & Older) PRE 41433 EverFit 2/1-2/28 Varies Six 30-minute personal training sessions for health and wellness. This 41434 EverFit 3/1-3/31 Varies program is for beginners who have not exercised recently. Facility SCHOOL 41435 EverFit 4/1-4/30 Varies hours are Monday through Friday 5 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 5 am to Noon. For more information contact (913) 826-2950. Earns Exercise: Functional Fitness (Ages 15 & Older) JCPRD U Physical Credit A class for beginners and advanced looking for supervised strength and

6 - 30 min. sessions - $240 / $264 nonresidents stretching exercises using balls, chairs, bars and bands, balance disks, 42003 Prairie Life Fitness Olathe 1/2-4/30 By Appt. and much more! Facility hours are Monday through Friday 5 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 5 am to Noon. For information contact (913) Fitness: Personal Training (Ages 18 & Older) 826-2950. You know you need it, you know you want it, let us help you achieve it! Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit You can choose from one of three options: a one hour fitness assessment 1 - 45 min. session - $20 / $22 nonresidents

and prescription, a three hour session which also includes two personal Y

41999 Prairie Life Fitness Olathe 1/2-4/30 By Appt. workouts, or six sessions that includes five personal workouts. With OUTH your, trainer you establish exercise goals, set up cardiovascular and Exercise: Punch Card - Group Fitness strength training programs, and learn to make better, healthier choices. (Ages 18 & Older) Contact (913) 826-2950 for an appointment. Enjoy 25 class choices with a three month punch card. There are over 1 - 60 min. sessions - $43 / $47 nonresidents 30 classes per week to choose from. Punch card will include classes in 42026 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-1/31 By Appt. yoga, Pilates, cycling, boot camp, and more. Punch card excludes fee 42027 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/1-2/28 By Appt. based classes such as Kinesis, TRX, STEEL, & specialty boot camps. 42028 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/1-3/31 By Appt. For a list of classes and times offered visit 68insidesports.com. Pass is 42029 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/1-4/30 By Appt. good for three months or until 25 punches have been used. Please allow 3 - 60 min. sessions - $120 / $138 nonresidents SPECIAL POPUL seven business days after registration before contacting the facility. For 42030 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-1/31 By Appt. information, call (913) 826-2950. 42031 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/1-2/28 By Appt. 1 - month unlimited punch card - $25 / $28 nonresidents 42032 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/1-3/31 By Appt. 41428 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 1/2-1/31 Varies 42033 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/1-4/30 By Appt. 41429 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 2/1-2/28 Varies 41430 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 3/1-3/31 Varies 6 - 60 min. sessions - $210 / $240 nonresidents 41431 68’s Inside Sports The Courts 4/1-4/30 Varies 42034 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-1/31 By Appt. 42035 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/1-2/289 By Appt. ATIONS 42036 Mill Creek Activity Center 3/1-3/31 By Appt. www.JCPRD.com 42037 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/1-4/30 By Appt. Fitness: Fitness Row (Ages 18 & Older) Exercise: Mill Creek Activity Center Punch Cards Learn the basics of indoor rowing with the Kansas City Rowing Club! (Ages 18 & Older) Rowing is a full-body, low-impact, high-intensity workout. It’s an JCPRD offers the flexibility of a punch card system to select from a excellent way to improve your general fitness and conditioning. Our variety of activities. Choose to use our weight room, cardiovascular coaches will teach you proper use of the equipment and proper tech- equipment, or walking track to get your ultimate workout. Choose from nique. We’ll introduce you to ways to measure your progress, teach 10 or 20 punches. To purchase your punch card or if you would like rowing drills to improve strength and endurance, and offer strategies ADUL additional information, please stop by our location at 6518 Vista Dr., to add rowing to your fitness plan. Conveners: Michelle Hills and Tom Shawnee, or contact us at (913) 826-2950.

Kimes. For information call (913) 826-2950. T

10 - Visits - $30 Punch Card / $33 nonresidents 6 - 60 min. sessions - $150 / $165 nonresidents Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-4/30 Varies 42038 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/7 Sat 9 am 20 - Visits - $60 Punch Card / $66 nonresidents Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-4/30 Varies Fitness: Ready to Row (Ages 18 & Older) For both experienced rowers and novices. This course will focus on 10 - Track Visits - $20 Punch Card / $22 nonresidents spring conditioning and prepare you for summer fitness. You’ll learn Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-4/30 Varies and develop skills to improve strength and endurance, with balance, fo-

Guest fee with Punch Card Holder cus, and teamwork drills added. This class will introduce you to rowing 50 PLUS 1 Visit - $5 as meditation, fitness, recreation, and competition. Conveners: Michelle Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-4/30 Varies Hills and Tom Kimes. For more information call (913) 826-2950. 6 - 60 min. sessions - $150 / 165 nonresidents

42039 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/18 Sat 9 am

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 37 Nutrition: Weight Loss Challenge Wellness: Fitness Questions Answered (Ages 14 & Older With Guardian) (Ages 18 & Older) Join us in January for the “New Year, New You Challenge” and again Do you have questions regarding your current fitness routine? Are you in April for the “Swimsuit Slimdown Challenge.” Our very popular not quite sure how to start a new fitness program? Talk with a knowl- “Learn & Burn” format allows you to learn about proper nutrition, edgeable wellness expert to find out the best way to meet your fitness improve eating habits and customize calorie/protein intakes to match goals without having to hire one. Contact (913) 826-2950 for an ap- body composition in this 10-week program. Weekly weigh-ins and per- pointment. sonalized coaching offer encouragement and tips. Includes a private, 1 - 60 min. session - $35 / $39 nonresidents

FUN FOR ALL non-intrusive body scan to determine protein targets, resting metabolic 42040 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-4/30 By Appt. rates, caloric tolerance, body fat percentage and distribution, visceral fat levels and skeletal muscle percentage. Participants will be contacted Wellness: Worksite & School Initiatives prior to the orientation for body scan appointment. Three winners per (Ages 18 & Older) challenge. For more info contact (913) 826-2950. Getting a wellness program going at your school or worksite is easier Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit and more cost effective than you might think. Our wellness coordina- 11 - 60 min. sessions - $35 / $38 nonresidents tor will give you the tools, tips, and training to begin to implement the SCHOOL 41865 Midwest Nutrition 1/8 Mon 6:15 pm foundation of your wellness initiative. Lower your healthcare costs, im- 41866 Midwest Nutrition 1/10 Wed 6:15 pm prove your employee morale, and enjoy more life with JCPRD. Contact PRE 41867 Midwest Nutrition 4/2 Mon 6:15 pm Nathan at (913) 826-2953 for an appointment. 41868 Midwest Nutrition 4/4 Wed 6:15 pm 1 - initial consultation - FREE 42041 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/2-4/30 By Appt. Registration is Easy! Yoga: Hot Yoga (Ages 18 & Older) See Pages 64 & 65 Hot Yoga is a sequence of asana (postures) and pranayama exercises (breathing techniques) practiced in a heated room which allows you to work deeper to release toxins and stress while building strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, and mental and physical determination and focus. OUTH TIMBERRIDGE ADVENTURE CENTER This is a perfect complement to any athletic pursuit as it helps minimize Y TimberRidge is an ideal the damaging effects most sports and workout programs have on the setting for teambuild- spine, joints and organs. This vigorous practice is designed to work the ing, weddings (indoor entire body as a system, toning and shaping muscles while working the & outdoor), corporate internal organs to create inner health and vitality. picnics, family reunions, 4 - 75 min. sessions - $45 / $49 nonresidents church events, and youth 41869 Yoga Fix Studio 1/4 Thu 6:30 pm

activities. Rental op- 41870 Yoga Fix Studio 2/1 Thu 6:30 pm portunities include the Whispering Pine Shelter overlooking the 41871 Yoga Fix Studio 3/1 Thu 6:30 pm spectacular Catfish Pond that accommodates up to 200 people, and 41872 Yoga Fix Studio 4/5 Thu 6:30 pm

ATIONS the Welcome Center featuring a room that accommodates up to 80 2 - 75 min. sessions - $25 / $27 nonresidents people and a large wrap-around outdoor deck and a charming view 41873 Yoga Fix Studio 1/4 Thu 6:30 pm of Nessie’s lagoon. The site includes over 200 acres of diverse land- 41874 Yoga Fix Studio 2/1 Thu 6:30 pm scapes divided by a series of ponds. Other amenities available with 41875 Yoga Fix Studio 3/1 Thu 6:30 pm a facility rental include pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, BB gun range, 41876 Yoga Fix Studio 4/5 Thu 6:30 pm archery range, 40-foot climbing tower, hiking, and fishing (catch & release only). Wine, champagne, and beer are allowed on-site with an additional permit. We Also Offer Fitness & Health SPECIAL POPUL Check out our birthday party packages! Visit http://www.timber- Programs For Youth, Pages 24 & 25 ridgeadventure.com for more information and pricing, scroll to bot- tom of page in downloadable section. Parties are offered only on Saturday, and dates fill fast so call and reserve in advance! Call Yoga: Hatha (Gentle) Yoga (Ages 18 & Older) (913) 856-8849 for more information or to reserve your event! MODERATE INTENSITY: Strengthen your body, calm your mind and improve your Challenge Course Programs flexibility and balance. All fitness T Is your group looking for a new challenge or team building experi- levels can benefit from this ence? TimberRidge Adventure Center’s certified challenge course class. Participants are encour- atop a rugged forested ridge is perfect for your team. Your group ADUL aged to bring yoga mats. New will be guided through activities and elements which encourage participants are welcome to try one teamwork, communication, listening, and much more in a unique class for free, please call (913) 826-3160 outdoor environment. Who knew learning could be so much fun! for more information. Five and ten punch cards Facilitators are trained and certified to the Association for Chal- expire three months after date of sale; 20 punch cards lenge Course Technology (ACCT) standards and the course is su- expire four months after date of sale. No class 1/1 and 1/15. pervised by a certified challenge course manager. 5 Punch Card - $39 / $43 nonresidents For more information regarding programming, facility rental, or to 10 Punch Card - $76 / $84 nonresidents

schedule a facility tour call (913) 856-8849 or (913) 826-2802. Lo- 20 Punch Card - $151 / $166 nonresidents cated in Olathe, adjacent to Kill Creek Park, TimberRidge is avail- RPCC M,Th 5 pm able by reservation/registration only. 50 PLUS Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 3838

Yoga: Yoga (Ages 14 & Older) FUN FOR ALL LOW INTENSITY: Improve circulation, regulate your metabolism, ERNIE MILLER NATURE CENTER increase flexibility and coordination with this Yoga class. You will lengthen your muscles while increasing both muscle and bone density. 909 North K-7 Highway Yoga participants of all levels are welcome. Join us for this class, and Olathe, Kansas, 66061 find out all the benefits of Yoga in your life. For additional information (1 mile north of 135th Street) please contact (913) 826-2950. No class 1/16. Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit (913) 764-7759 6 - 50 min. sessions - $45 / $50 nonresidents www.erniemiller.com 42043 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/8 Mon 5:30 pm 42044 Mill Creek Activity Center 1/17 Wed 5:30 pm

42045 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/26 Mon 5:30 pm Summer Hours PRE 42046 Mill Creek Activity Center 2/28 Wed 5:30 pm March 1 through Oct. 31 42047 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/9 Mon 5:30 pm Monday - Saturday 9 am to 5 pm SCHOOL 42048 Mill Creek Activity Center 4/11 Wed 5:30 pm (Closed Noon to 1 pm for Lunch) Sunday 1 to 5 pm NATURE & OUTDOORS Closed Sundays from June 1 - Aug. 31 Winter Hours Birding: Coffee with the Birds (Ages 18 & Older) Nov. 1 through Feb. 28 Winter is a wonderful time for bird watching. Chickadees, woodpeck- Monday - Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm ers, juncos, cardinals, and more can be seen busily eating at the feeders (Closed Noon to 1 pm for Lunch) to warm their little bodies. Enjoy the comfy Wildlife Viewing Room Sunday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Ernie Miller Nature Center every Tuesday in January and February to sit, drink free coffee, and visit while watching our feathered friends. Park Trails Open Dawn to Dusk Daily Y OUTH For more information call (913) 764-7759. Looking for a quick escape from the city blues? Visit Ernie Miller 9 - 90 min. sessions - FREE (Come and go as you please) Park and Nature Center. A walk through the 116-acre park will take Ernie Miller Nature Center 1/2 Tue 9 am you through a diverse range of habitats: tallgrass prairie, upland meadows, bottomland forest, and stream. Boating: Sailing I (Ages 18 & Older) View birds from the wildlife viewing room as they visit the feeders Learn the basic skill of sailing. Types of boats, launching techniques, and water features. Learn more about native fish as you observe them docking, maintenance, and safety will be examined and studied in this in a 500-gallon aquarium. Discover more about the park’s wildlife class. Sailing I consists of two indoor lecture sessions and four wa- and history through exhibits and live animal displays. ter sessions. Indoor sessions will be held Tuesday and Thursday at the

Ernie Miller Nature Center provides a laboratory for learning, SPECIAL POPUL JCPRD Administration Building in Shawnee Mission Park and the out- understanding, and admiring nature. Programs offer experiences door sessions on Saturday mornings at Shawnee Mission Park Lake. that help to create awareness and respect for wildlife and habitat. If you wish to use your own boat, please call Officer Seth Salmans at Inn additio to the listings in this brochure, Park Police and Natural- (913) 826-3491. Basic swimming skills required. Instructor: Johnson ists present a variety of fun educational programs for all ages. For County Sailing Society. more information about the center’s school, youth, and preschool 6 - 2 hr. sessions - $69 / $75 nonresidents 41283 JCPRD Admin. Bldg. 4/24 T,Th 7 pm programs call (913) 764-7759.

Shawnee Mission Park Lake 4/28 Sat 9 am Ernie Miller Park & Shawnee Mission Park ATIONS Map & Compass: Orienteering Workshop Orienteering Courses (Ages 16 & Older and Children accompanied by Par- The Possum Trot Orienteering Club has designed two orienteering courses for different skill levels. There is no fee to use any course. ent/Guardian) Ernie Miller Park is a short course which is easy for the beginner Do you like to hike cross-country but fear losing your way? This begin- to navigate, while the “Trim” orienteering course at Shawnee Mis- ner’s workshop introduces you to orienteering, a fun way of learning sion Park is a great education facility for school and youth groups. the basic skills for using a topographic map and a magnetic compass. Full-color park maps are available for $2 for Ernie Miller Park, $4 This class includes a practice orienteering hike in the park. Workbook for Shawnee Mission Park. Call (913) 764-7759 for more informa- and loan of compass are provided. Dress for the weather. Instructor: tion on the Ernie Miller Park course, or (913) 888-4713 for more Possum Trot Orienteering Club. information on the Shawnee Mission Park course. ADUL Earns JCPRD U Environmental credit 1 - 3 hr. class - $15 / $17 nonresidents T

41284 Ernie Miller Nature Center 4/28 Sat 9 am Wilderness Skills: Yukon Pack Wellness: Fitness in Nature (Ages 18 & Older) (Ages 18 & Older, children 12 and older Get moving at the nature park. This class will combine the positive must be accompanied by Parent/ Guardian) effects of being in nature with the benefits of an outdoor workout. We Spring is here - let’s go outside and explore. Learn how will travel on the trails for an easy to moderate cardio to make a Yukon pack to take on your next adventure. We challenge then finish with stretching and yoga. For more will be using simple supplies to create the pack. Then information contact Park Naturalist Molly Postlewait at take a hike on some secret trails in the nature park. Supplies included 50 PLUS (913) 826-2804. In case of inclement weather activities will be indoors. in cost of class. For more information contact Senior Park Naturalist 8 - 60 min. sessions - $59 / $65 nonresidents Molly Postlewait at (913) 826-2804. Registration fee is nonrefundable. 41424 Ernie Miller Nature Center 3/6 Tue 6:30 am 1 - 60 min. class - $22 / $24 nonresidents 41291 Ernie Miller Nature Center 4/14 Sat 9 am

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 39 Yoga: Flowing with Nature (Ages 16 & Older) Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Johnson County Enjoy the beauty of the natural world while exploring yoga, kayaking, Museum Tour (Ages 16 & Older) hiking, and journaling. This experience offers activities to relax, dis- Interact with museum staff as you learn why we collect, how we collect, cover, and awaken the mind and body. Prior experience is not necessary and the importance to our local community. Our collection features over and participants will choose their own level of activity. Upon registra- 17,000 3D objects and over one million images. The Johnson County tion a detailed letter will be sent to you. For more information, call Arts & Heritage Center holds the museum’s two-dimensional collec- Senior Park Naturalist Molly Postlewait (913) 826-2804. tion, including manuscripts, maps, photographs, and quilts. To schedule Earns JCPRD U Physical credit a separate time for your group of six to 12 people, or a tour for youth or

FUN FOR ALL 1 - 3½ hr. class - $37 / $42 nonresident scout groups, please call (913) 826-ARTS. 41285 TimberRidge Adventure Center 4/14 Sat 1 pm 1 - 60 min. tour - $10 adults / $9 seniors (60+) / $8 children Includes museum and KidScape admission. Museum members receive a

Yoga: Green at Heart (Ages 16 & Older) 20% discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. This is yoga for anybody. Have you been curious about yoga but afraid 42021 JCAHC 2/24 Sat 1 pm of not measuring up? Would you like to feel more relaxed and peace- 42022 JCAHC 4/18 Wed 10:30 am ful? Come try yoga at the nature center. You will learn and practice a variety of poses to stretch and strengthen your muscles, lubricate your SCHOOL joints, challenge your balance, and promote mental concentration. This Special Events Index PRE class will focus on gentle stretching, serenity, and rejuvenation and will See Page 3 be tailored to individual abilities. Please bring your mat to class. For more information call Senior Park Naturalist Molly Postlewait (913) 826-2804. SPORTS Earns JCPRD U Physical credit 8 - 60 min. sessions - $61 / $67 nonresidents Basketball: League Play (Ages 18 & Older) We offer Men’s Intermediate Level Basketball Leagues year-round split 41286 Ernie Miller Nature Center 1/10 Wed 6 pm into five seasons: Fall (October-December), Winter (January-March), 41287 Ernie Miller Nature Center 3/21 Wed 6 pm Spring (March-May), Summer I (May-July), and Summer II (August- October). For more information visit jcprd.com, or call Okun Field- OUTH Check Out Our New Walk in the Woods house (913) 826-2900, Roeland Park Sports Dome (913) 362-8700, or Y for Ages 5 & Older With an Adult, See Page 24 New Century Fieldhouse (913) 826-2850. Fencing: Introduction (Ages 14 & Older) SPECIAL EVENTS Looking for an interesting way to get a workout? Fencing will provide you a mentally engaging physical workout. No experience necessary, Race: JCPRD Women’s Triathlon & Duathlon we provide all the equipment. Memberships are available. For more information call (913) 826-2950. (Ages 11 & Older), Aug. 18, 7:30 am, Kill Creek Park Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit The 11th annual JCPRD Women’s Triathlon 4 - 60 min. lessons - $80 / $88 nonresidents & Duathlon at Kill Creek Park will consist of 41438 KC Fencing Center (coed) 1/7 Sun 2:30 pm ATIONS a Super Sprint Triathlon, a Sprint Triathlon 41439 KC Fencing Center (coed) 1/9 Tue 7 pm and a Duathlon. The Super Sprint Triathlon 41440 KC Fencing Center (women) 1/10 Wed 7 pm is open to females ages 11 and up and will 41441 KC Fencing Center (coed) 2/6 Tue 7 pm feature a 200 meter swim, 4 mile bike and 2 41442 KC Fencing Center (women) 2/7 Wed 7 pm mile run. The Sprint Triathlon course is a 500 41443 KC Fencing Center (coed) 2/11 Sun 2:30 pm meter swim, 10.6 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. 41444 KC Fencing Center (coed) 3/6 Tue 7 pm The Duathlon course features a 3.1 mile run, 41445 KC Fencing Center (women) 3/7 Wed 7 pm 10.6 mile bike and 3.1 mile run. The Sprint SPECIAL POPUL 41446 KC Fencing Center (coed) 3/11 Sun 2:30 pm Triathlon and Duathlon events are open to fe- 41447 KC Fencing Center (coed) 4/3 Tue 7 pm males ages 15 and up. For complete details in- 41448 KC Fencing Center (women) 4/4 Wed 7 pm cluding maps and registration information, go 41449 KC Fencing Center (coed) 4/15 Sun 2:30 pm to jcprd.com/special_events/jcprdwomenstri.cfm. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or to request additional information, please call Katy at (913) 826-2964. Fencing: Learn to Fence (Ages 14 & Older)

Want to try a sport that will challenge your mind and body? Fencing T is one of the oldest Olympic sports, and it’s great for all ages. Classes Race: Open Options Shawnee Mission are taught by an internationally trained fencing master with Olympic experience. All equipment provided, wear sneakers. For information

ADUL Triathlon & Duathlon (Ages 15 & Older) July 8, 7 am, Shawnee Mission Park please visit our website at heartlandfencing.com or call (913) 636-3769. For 34 years, JCPRD has produced the Shawnee Mission Triathlon, Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit and this year welcomes the return of Open Options, as our title sponsor. 6 - 1 hr. lessons - $85 / $93 nonresidents The Shawnee Mission Triathlon long course consists of a 1000 meter 41985 Heartland Fencing Academy 1/6 Sat 10 am swim, 18 mile bike and a 4.5 mile run in Shawnee Mission Park. The 41986 Heartland Fencing Academy 1/8 Mon 7:30 pm short course triathlon consists of a 500 meter swim, 9 mile bike and 3.1 41987 Heartland Fencing Academy 4/7 Sat 10 am mile run. The duathlon distances are a 3.1 mile run, 13.5 mile bike and 41988 Heartland Fencing Academy 4/9 Mon 7:30 pm

3.1 mile run. Complete details available at jcprd.com/special_events/ smp_triathlon.cfm. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or to For More Information About JCPRD U, request additional information, please call Katy at (913) 826-2964. See Page 25 50 PLUS Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 4040

Golf: Group Lessons (Ages 18 & Older) Kickball: League Play (Ages 18 & Older) FUN FOR ALL Our group lessons provide an introduction to the basics including stance Adult Kickball leagues are offered in and grip, etiquette, and rules. Participants should bring a nine iron or the Fall (September-November), Spring pitching wedge to the first class. To schedule your lessons or discuss (March-May), and Summer (June-Au- fees, please contact one of our PGA Golf Professionals: To discuss les- gust). They are all for coed teams with sons at Heritage Park Golf Course contact Rob Wilkin, Golf Operations ten or more players. For more informa-

Manager, at (913) 829-4653. To discuss lessons at Tomahawk Hills tion contact the adult sports coordinator at Golf Course, call our PGA Golf Pro, Jay Lispi, at (913) 631-8000. Les- (913) 826-2900 or visit kcusssaports.com. sons will begin the last Saturday in March and will run five lessons. For more information visit tomahawkhillsgc.com. There Are No Upper Age Limits Golf: Heritage Park Working Ladies Golf League PRE (Ages 18 & Older) For JCPRD Adult Programs SCHOOL League play and times will be discussed at an organizational meeting If you meet the minimum age requirement, at the Heritage Park Golf Course Clubhouse on the last Thursday in in feel free to sign up and join in! March at 6 pm. Play for this league begins the first Thursday in April. For more information, call the Pro Shop at (913) 829-4653. Martial Arts: Hapkido (All Ages 14 & Older) Golf: Tomahawk Hills Working Ladies Golf League Hapkido is a martial arts focusing on using an opponent’s energy and size against them. Lessons are incredibly fun and safe appropriate for (Ages 18 & Older) adults of all ages and skill levels. Wear loose fitting comfortable cloth- League play and times are designed for intermediate golfers with play ing (no shorts or sleeveless shirts please). beginning in April and ending in August. Golfers must be committed to For more information call (913) 826-2950. play for 20 weeks. Tee off times are between 4 pm and 6 pm. Registra- Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit Y tion fee does not include greens fee, $16 payable each week, or kitty 4 - 50 min. lessons - $65 / $72 nonresidents OUTH fee of $20. Registrations will be taken on-site at the first spring meeting 41909 Champion Martial Arts 1/9 Tue 7 pm which is the last Thursday in March. Location: Tomahawk Hills Golf 41910 Champion Martial Arts 1/23 Tue 7 pm Course. For questions or more information, contact Michele Textor at 41911 Champion Martial Arts 2/6 Tue 7 pm (913) 345-8582 or Kathy Bexten at (913) 897-5755. 41912 Champion Martial Arts 2/20 Tue 7 pm

41913 Champion Martial Arts 3/6 Tue 7 pm Golf: Private Lessons (Ages 18 & Older) 41914 Champion Martial Arts 3/20 Tue 7 pm Do you need basic, intermediate, or advanced instructions to learn or 41915 Champion Martial Arts 4/3 Tue 7 pm improve your game? To register or for information regarding private 41916 Champion Martial Arts 4/17 Tue 7 pm lessons please contact one of our PGA Golf Professionals: for Heritage SPECIAL POPUL Park, contact Rob Wilkin, at (913) 829-4653 or for Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, contact Jay Lispi, at (913) 631-8000. JCPRD CODE OF CONDUCT Golf: Tomahawk Hills Women’s Golf Association All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all (Ages 18 & Older) times while participating, being a spectator, or attending any pro- Both 9 and 18-hole league play are open to women every Wednesday gram or activity conducted or sponsored by the Johnson County

morning from April through October. Women’s Golf Association mem- Park & Recreation District. This includes participation in pro- ATIONS bership and a Golf Patron Card are required. For more information and grams which may or may not require an activity fee, being a spec- the cost, attend the meeting at Tomahawk Hills on the first Wednesday tator, or observing at athletic events or theatrical performances, in April at 8:30 am, or call the Pro Shop at (913) 631-8000. and attending special events.

The following guidelines are designed to provide safe and enjoy- Ice Skate: Learn to Skate (Ages 18 & Older) able activities for all participants. Additional Codes of Conduct The objectives of the KCIC Learn to Skate School is to teach correct may apply for particular programs and events such as childcare basic skills of ice skating. Cost includes skate rental during lessons programs, athletic leagues, and co-sponsored activities. Failure and a punch card for six public skating sessions to be used for practice to comply with the codes may result in expulsion or denial of ac- during the lesson session. Dress warmly with layers, and arrive early to cess or continued participation in the activity.

first class. All skaters will need to go to learntoskateusa.com to pay the ADUL annual membership $16 fee for July 1-June 30. For more information PARTICIPANTS SHALL: call (913) 826-2950. No class 3/12, 3/17 & 5/26. 1. Show respect to all participants and program staff and/ 6 - 30 min. lessons - $100 / $110 nonresidents T or supervisors. 41528 Kansas City Ice Center 1/15 Mon 6:25 pm 2. Take direction from program staff/supervisors. 41529 Kansas City Ice Center 1/18 Thu 10 am 3. Refrain from using abusive or foul language. 41530 Kansas City Ice Center 1/20 Sat 11:50 am 4. Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, other partici- 41531 Kansas City Ice Center 2/26 Mon 6:25 pm pants, or program staff/supervisors. 41532 Kansas City Ice Center 3/1 Thu 10 am 5. Refrain from damaging equipment, supplies, and facili- 41533 Kansas City Ice Center 3/3 Sat 11:50 am ties. 41534 Kansas City Ice Center 4/16 Mon 6:25 pm The district strives to make each of your participations fun- 41535 Kansas City Ice Center 4/19 Thu 10 am filled, rewarding, and educational. Thank you in advance for 50 PLUS 41536 Kansas City Ice Center 4/21 Sat 11:50 am your cooperation. We trust you will have an enjoyable experience with the Johnson County Park & Recreation District.

Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 41 Racquetball: Winter Racquetball League (Ages 17 & Older) Winter racquetball leagues are now forming! From those more advanced Registration is Easy! players competing in Level A to those with less experience in Level C, there is a group for everyone. Leagues meet for 12 weeks. Discounted rates are available if you sign up for multiple events in the same league. Online MAIL Your Earns JCPRD U Physical Credit 12 - 1 hr. sessions - $72 / $80 nonresidents Registration Form Today! FUN FOR ALL 41938 The Athletic Club Level A 1/8 Mon 6 pm Point your browser to Registration Office 41939 The Athletic Club Level A- 1/8 Mon 7 pm 6501 Antioch Road 41940 The Athletic Club Level A- 1/9 Tue 5 pm www.jcprd.com Shawnee Mission, KS

41941 The Athletic Club Level A+ 1/9 Tue 6 pm Select your favorite 66202 programs 24 Include home 41942 The Athletic Club Level A- 1/10 Wed 6 pm hours! 41943 The Athletic Club Level B 1/11 Thu 6 pm address, home 41944 The Athletic Club Women Level C- 1/12 Fri 7 pm Secure & and work phone Convenient SCHOOL 41945 The Athletic Club Level A 1/13 Sat 8 am numbers! 41946 The Athletic Club Level B+ 1/13 Sat 9 am

PRE More Registration Info - Pages 64 & 65 Self Defense: T.A.K.E. Foundation Seminar (Women and Girls - Ages 12 & Older) PHONE or FAX WALK-IN This program represents a living legacy in honor of Ali Kemp, a Registration Registration 19-year-old Leawood resident who Come in Mon. - Fri. Phone - Call was murdered while working as a 8:30 am - 5 pm lifeguard at a neighborhood pool (913) 831-3359 in Johnson County. The goal of

OUTH Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm the program is to raise awareness 6501 Antioch Y Fax - Call (913) and to give women ages 12 and Building D older the self-protection skills they need to avoid becoming the victims of violent crime. Participants will learn basic self-defense techniques 831-6336 which could save their lives. Registering in pairs is recommended. We 24 Hours! encourage mothers and daughters or good friends to sign up together. This program is presented by The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation

in cooperation with the Johnson County Park & Recreation District, City of Leawood Parks and Recreation, and the Blue Valley Recreation Commission. Due to additional classes being added throughout the sea-

ATIONS son please check our website at takedefense.org for class updates and registration information. Donation of $12 appreciated but not required to take the class.

Soccer: Men’s Indoor Soccer League - New Century Fieldhouse (Ages 18 & Older) Men’s Rec league is played on Sunday evening and is offered year- round. Team uniforms must be alike in color. First place teams in each SPECIAL POPUL league receive T-shirts. For more information on league start dates, registration deadlines, and fees, visit newcenturyfieldhouse.com, or call (913) 826-2850. Softball: League Play (Ages 18 & Older) Adult Slowpitch Softball leagues are offered in the Fall (September-

T November), Spring (March-May), and Summer (June-August). The leagues are offered Sunday through Friday and have both men’s and coed on each night. For more information please contact the adult sports ADUL coordinator at (913) 826-2900 or visit kcusssasports.com. Volleyball: League Play (Ages 18 & Older) We offer Coed and Women’s leagues in three categories: Competitive (Power), Intermediate, and Recreational. Our leagues are offered year -round and split into five seasons: Fall (October-December), Winter (January-March), Spring (March-May), Summer I (May-July), and Summer II (August-October). For more information visit jcprd.com,

or call Okun Fieldhouse (913) 826-2900, Roeland Park Sports Dome (913) 362-8700, or New Century Fieldhouse (913) 826-2850. 50 PLUS Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 4242

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Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 4343 Bridge: Bridge Workshops Become an in-demand partner with these bridge workshops. Fun and easy classes help you master a new subject 50 Plus Table of Contents: each week. Purchase each workshop individually or take Aquatics...... 44 them all! Handouts included. Enrichment & Special Interests...... 44 - 47 1 - 60 min. session - $5 / $6 nonresidents FUN FOR ALL 41752 MRCC Opening Bids 1/16 Tue 4 pm

Fine & Performing Arts...... 47 - 50 Fitness & Health...... 50 41753 MRCC Weak Two Bids 1/23 Tue 4 pm 41754 MRCC No Trump 1/30 Tue 4 pm

Nature & Outdoors...... 50 & 51 No Fee / Low Fee Programs...... 46 & 47 Canning: Preserving Jams and Jellies Special Events...... 51 & 52 Get hands-on in the kitchen using the water Sports...... 52 & 53 bath canning technique to preserve a jam or Travel...... 53 - 56 jelly. This class is presented at an intermedi- RESCHOOL ate skill level for those comfortable with cooking. Price P 50 Plus Offices includes a jar to take home of seasonal jam or jelly. 1 - 3½ hr. class - $15 / $17 nonresidents Antioch Park 41717 RPCC 2/5 Mon 4 pm 6501 Antioch, Bldg C, Merriam...... (913) 831-3355

Roeland Park Community Center For More Water Exercise Options, 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park...... (913) 826-3160 See Page 34 Matt Ross Community Center

YOUTH 8101 Marty St., Overland Park...... (913) 642-6410

Cards: Hand and Foot Tournament New Century Fieldhouse Clean meld! Dirty meld! Bonus points! The Hand and Foot 551 New Century Pkwy near Gardner...... (913) 826-3054 Tournament is calling you! Tournament setup includes ran- dom partner assignment, more than two hours of play, and

AQUATICS prizes for the three top teams. Snacks will be served. 1 - 3 hr. event - $7 / $8 nonresidents Water Exercise: FloatFit for Active Agers 41841 MCAC 2/9 Fri 1 pm (Ages 50 & Older) Cell Phones: BYOC - How’s your balance, core stability and concentration? Let our instructor help! This class Bring Your Own Cell Phone allows you to work at your own pace in a non- Having issues with your smartphone? The very basics of intimidating atmosphere. You will gain benefits in your cell phone functions are covered in this class, including: overall fitness to help with daily activities. how to make calls, create contacts, send and receive text 6 - 60 min. session $30 / $33 nonresidents messages, set-up voicemail, ringtone settings, and use of 42087s 68’ Inside Sports The Courts 1/8 Mon 10:30 am thek cloc and calculator tools. Please know the Apple ID®

PECIAL POPULATIONS or Gmail® address and passwords associated with your S No Roeland Park Aquatic Center smartphone account. Programs are Listed in this Catalog, 1 - 2 hr. class - $17 / $19 nonresidents 41773 MRCC 2/16 Fri 10 am See Page 16 for more information 41774 RPCC 3/5 Mon 5:30 pm 41775 TRCC 4/26 Thu 10 am ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL INTERESTS

DULT Cell Phones: Photography A Bridge: Beginning Bridge Take photos with better composition using Get in on the biggest game in town! Learn the basics of your smartphone! Also, learn to store and send bidding, scoring, and the play of the hand. Purchase Au- the pictures, plus more. Please know the Apple dreys Grant’ “Bidding in the 21st Century” textbook on ID® or Gmail® address and passwords associated with your own or purchase for $12. your smartphone account. 12 - 60 min. sessions - $66 / $72 nonresidents 1 - 2 hr. class - $17 / $19 nonresidents

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Comedy: Late Night Writer Computers: One-on-One

Conan, Fallon, and Kimmel all have great come- Computer or Cell Phone Tutoring FOR dy writers on staff. Learn to write witty jokes, puns, Get specific training and questions answered by our pa- and word play with a comedy specialist. Workbook tient and knowledgeable instructor. Participant is required ALL provided. Please register by 2/22. to bring personal laptop, tablet, or cell phone to tutoring

4 - 90 min. classes - $55 / $61 nonresidents session. Call (913) 826-3160 SPECIAL to set up your YOUTH appointment. PRESCHOOL 41778 TRCC 3/1 Thu 1:30 pm Please know the Apple ID® or Gmail® address and passwords associated with your account if applicable. Program Comedy: Learn Humor Workshop fee nonrefundable. What tickles your funny bone and makes others laugh? 1 - 2 hr. class - $56 / $61 nonresidents Learn from an expert comedy writer how to use humor in RPCC By Appt. writing, speeches and day-to-day life. Examine the science behind funny and the effective use of language in laughter. Computers: Senior Fraud Seminar Workbook included. Stay safe online by guarding yourself against 1 - 90 min. workshop - $17 / $19 nonresidents fraud. This free seminar presented by Bank of 41779 TRCC 2/15 Thu 1:30 pm Blue Valley will cover: online and mobile secu- 41780 TRCC 4/5 Thu 1:30 pm rity; ATM and debit card security; ID theft prevention tips; and recent fraud scams and alerts. Please register by 4/23. Communication: Video Phone Calling 1 - 90 min. class - FREE Stay connected with friends and family by 41721 RPCC 4/26 Thu 1 pm keeping up with the technology trends. Smart- phones and webcams make it possible to have a free video call via the internet. If you have a smartphone, Crafts: Hobby Group laptop, or tablet, bring it to class to learn how to get set-up. Love crafting? Bring whatever project you are working on 1 - 2 hr. class - $17 / $19 nonresidents and get crafty with other members of your community. 41718 RPCC 2/8 Thu 1 pm Ongoing - FREE 41719 RPCC 4/7 Sat 9 am RPCC 1/5-4/27 Fri 1 pm

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Crafts: Knitting Hats from the Heart Games: Bingos Join this generous group of individuals who knit and cro- BINGO! Delight in food, prizes, fun and 12 games of chet hats for charity. Free lessons given to beginners. The bingo. Variety of prizes awarded including gift certificates. Roeland Park Community Center accepts yarn, needle, and Please pre-register at least one week in advance. Payment hat donations year-round from those unable to attend meet- is required at time of registration. ings; call (913) 826-3160 to learn how you can contribute. 1 - 2 hr. session - $5 / $6 nonresidents FUN FOR ALL Ongoing - FREE 41784 Sunset Snowflake 1/11 Thu 1:30 pm

RPCC 1/2-4/24 Tue 1 pm 41785 RPCC All-Star 1/25 Thu 1:30 pm 41786 MRCC Winter Wonderland 2/7 Wed 1:30 pm Driving: AARP Smart Driver Course 41787 TRCC Oreo® Cookie Day 3/6 Tue 1:30 pm Keep driving skills sharp and lower insurance rates at the 41788 RPCC Baskets and Bunnies 3/22 Thu 1:30 pm same time! Completing an AARP Smart Driver Course can 41917 MRCC Garden Party 4/9 Mon 1:30 pm mean a discount with some insurance companies. No tests 41789 MCAC April Showers 4/20 Fri 1:30 pm given and no AARP membership card required. Saturday

RESCHOOL classes run on two consecutive Saturdays. Reserve your For More Bingo, Visit Our Brochures & P spot at least one week in advance of each class. Space is limited! Pay with check or cash at the door. Bingo Event on April, See Page 51 2 - 4 hr. sessions - $15 / $20 non-AARP Members 41781 NCF 1/9 T,W 9 am Household: Downsizing 41782 RPCC 2/10 Sat 9 am Need to downsize? Is it time to de-clutter? Learn from 41783 TRCC 3/21 W,Th 9 am an industry expert, the process to scale back and identify available resources. The upside to letting go of the excess is being able to move on when the time is right. YOUTH Don’t Miss Family Fun Days 1 - 90 min. class - $19 / $21 nonresidents at the Johnson County Museum 41790 MRCC 1/31 Wed 1:30 pm on Jan. 27 & Feb. 19, See Page 5 41791 MRCC 4/11 Wed 1:30 pm

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Household: Reverse Mortgages Support Group: Skillbuilders

Considering a reverse mortgage as a means of partially This group provides education and support for widows, FOR funding retirement years? Sit down with a specialist to widowers, and caregivers. Socialize and then listen to a

understand the facts and if it is the right decision. Please new program each week on topics like lawn care, under- ALL register by 4/12. standing grief, home security, money management, home

1 - 60 min. class - $3 / $4 nonresidents repairs, and coping with the SPECIAL holidays. No YOUTH pre-registration PRESCHOOL 41792 MRCC 4/19 Thu 10 am is required, call (913) 642-6410 for a list of programs. 10 - 2 hr. sessions - FREE Lunch & Learn: Apron Strings - TRCC 3/22 Thu 9:45 am Ties to the Past Although taken for granted by many FINE & PERFORMING ARTS social and art historians, the apron is the subject of a fascinating reevalu- Art: Beginning Woodcarving - ation in this presentation by Erica Ornament Making White, museum manager of the At- Learn with a seasoned carver the joy of carving with kins-Johnson Farm and Museum in friends. Start your woodcarving ventures with a holiday Gladstone. Using aprons dating from ornament from basswood. Materials needed for class in- the late 1730s through the present, she chronicles the his- clude a carving knife and safety glove. Call (913) 642- tory of aprons and the changing attitudes toward women 6410 for details. and domestic work. Bring in or wear a special family heir- 4 - 2½ hr. sessions - $12 loom apron of your own and be prepared to share your own 41796 TRCC 1/2 Tue 9 am stories! We provide bottled water and dessert, please bring a sack lunch. If you wish to view the museum exhibits, admission may be purchased at the front desk upon arrival. Don’t Miss Our New 1 - 2 hr. program - $4, museum members receive a 20% Art in the Park Event at the Ernie discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim dis- Miller Nature Center on April 7, count. See Page 5 42012 JCAHC 2/21 Wed 11 am

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Art: Painter’s Palette Art: Painting - Drop In Techniques, styles and tips taught with Join in on friendly conversation and artistic collaboration pastel, watercolor, acrylic, or oil. In- each Friday morning with fellow china painters. Drop-in dividual instruction and peer assistance price includes china kiln firing. No instructor present. provided. Five and ten punch cards 1 - 3 hr. session - $3 pay at the door expire three months from date of pur- RPCC 1/5-4/27 Fri 9 am FUN FOR ALL chase. For the supply list or to purchase

a punch card call (913) 642-6410. No Art: The Composed Photographer class on 1/15. Get that perfect shot right from the start! Local 5 Punch Art Card - $51 / $56 nonresidents artist and instructor teaches the basics of how 10 Punch Art Card - $102 / $112 nonresidents to compose the right photo and to use camera TRCC 1/8-4/30 Mon 9:30 am features to capture beautiful images. First class meets at MRCC 1/4-4/26 Thu 1:30 pm Antioch Park shelter 4. Must bring your own camera. TRCC 1/5-4/27 Fri 9:30 am 2 - 90 min. classes - $24 / $28 nonresidents

RESCHOOL 41797 Antioch Park - Shelter 4 4/20 Fri 8 am P Art: Canvas Painting with a Brush & Beans JCAHC 4/27 Fri 9 am A fun class of step-by-step canvas painting techniques given for the true beginner. Brush- Art: Watercolor Painting es and art supplies included, coffee beans Techniques, styles and tips taught. Individual instruction

brewed to enhance friendly conversation! Take home your and peer assistance provided. Start anytime with a punch work of art and feel proud of your new-found talent. To card. Five and ten punch cards expire three months from schedule a private session for a small group, call Lisa at date of purchase. Please call (913) 642-6410 for supply (913) 826-3161. list. YOUTH 1 - 2 hr. class - $35 / $38 nonresidents 5 Punch Art Card - $51 / $56 nonresidents 41728 RPCC 4/13 Fri 10 am 10 Punch Art Card - $102 / $112 nonresidents MRCC 1/2-4/24 Tue 1:30 pm

Art: Woodcarving - Drop-In Enjoy your time carving and sharing ideas with others in this drop-in session. No instructor present, but lots of experienced carvers are willing to help with ideas and projects. 17 - 2½ hr. session - $3 pay at the door TRCC 1/2-4/24 Tue 9 am

Art Council: Senior Arts Council Meet fellow artists and enthusiasts by becoming a member of the Senior Arts Council. The meetings include presentations by a featured

PECIAL POPULATIONS artist, workshops, or demonstration. An invitation for S membership is extended for those 55 and older; visitors welcome. Members have the opportunity to display and sell their works at various exhibits. Meetings held the last Monday of the month. Please call Bryce Moore at (913)

642-1447 for more information. 12 - 2 hr. monthly meetings - $25 annual fee, pay at the

DULT door A RPCC 1/29 Mon 1 pm Concert: New Horizons Band Concert Series Enjoy a relaxing night of music presented by the New Ho- rizons Band at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Cen- ter. This top-notch entertainment is free of charge and open

to all ages. 1 - 60 min. concert - FREE JCAHC 3/13 Tue 7 pm

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Dance: Ballroom Intermediate/Advanced Performing Group Music:

- Punch Card New Horizons Band - One-on-One Lessons FOR Turn up the tunes and kick it up a notch in Always wanted to be in a band but never learned how to

this advanced ballroom class. Silver play? Perhaps you’re interested in dusting off that old in- ALL and bronze level steps are covered. strument. Standard band instruments (e.g. flute, clarinet,

Partner required. New participants trumpet, trombone, percussion, SPECIAL and more) YOUTH are taught PRESCHOOL in a are welcome to try one class for private lesson with the needs of non-traditional students in free, join anytime. Punch cards mind. No prior music knowledge or experience is needed, expire three months from date of but participants must provide their own instrument. Transi- purchase. tion into the New Horizons Band when comfortable. 5 Punch Dance Card - $37 / $41 nonresidents 3 - 30 min. sessions - $56 / $61 nonresidents 10 Punch Dance Card - $73 / $80 nonresidents RPCC Tue By Appt. RPCC Wed 6:30 pm Performing Group Music: Dance: Beginning Jazz New Horizons Band - Meyer Music Learn this theater-based style of art that makes for great Dig your old instrument out or purchase/rent a new one exercise while learning new dance moves! Soft soled or and join our group of fun-loving musicians. It doesn’t jazz dance shoes required. No previous dance experience matter if you haven’t played in years! Through a coop- necessary. No class 1/15. erative effort between UMKC Conservatory of Music and 8 - 50 min. sessions - $57 / $63 nonresidents Dance, Meyer Music, and JCPRD, this band offers an op- 41798 MRCC 1/2 Tue 2 pm portunity to make music in a relaxed, learning atmosphere. 41799 MRCC 2/27 Tue 2 pm UMKC music majors assist the band director. Call (913) 826-3160 for details. Dance: Beginning Tap 17 - 2 hr. sessions - $80 / $88 nonresidents Lace up your shoes and “Shuffle off to Buffalo!” Join us 41730 RPCC 1/16 Tue 6 pm to learn basic tap fundamentals such as the Waltz, Clog, and Rhythm Time Steps. Hard soled or tap dance shoes required. No previous tap dance experience necessary. No class 1/15. 8 - 50 min. sessions - $57 / $63 nonresidents 41800 MRCC 1/8 Mon 2 pm

41801 MRCC 3/12 Mon 2 pm ADULT POPULATIONS Dance: Tap - Next Level Stomp, shuffle, and stamp to the next level of tap dance. Test out of Beginning Tap and build upon the fundamentals. Hard soled or tap dance shoes required. Tap dance experience necessary. Please call (913) 642-6410 for more information. 8 - 50 min. sessions - $57 / $63 nonresidents 41802 MRCC 1/8 Mon 3 pm 41803 MRCC 3/12 Mon 3 pm Dance: Social - Tea Dance Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon dancing to live music from the big band era featuring Roland and the Playboys during our weekly tea dance. Individuals and couples welcome. No dance on 3/16. 1 - 2 hr. dance - $5 pay at the door. JCAHC Play Boys Fri 2 pm

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Performing Group Vocal: Exercise: Walking & Talking Barbershop Harmonizers Talk while you walk, walk while you talk! Meet new peo- Find camaraderie in this chorus of men who love singing ple, catch up with others, and feel great being active all and performing in the community. To register anytime, call at the same time! Walk any time between 8 and 10 am at (913) 642-6410. Okun and 9 am and noon at New Century. Closed 1/1 and 17 - 2 hr. sessions - $25 / $28 nonresidents 1/15. FUN FOR ALL 41804 MRCC 1/4 Thu 2 pm Ongoing - FREE

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Performing Group Vocal: The Side By Side Experience Tai Chi: Punch Card - Yang Style Looking for a way to sing and enjoy music with other LOW INTENSITY: Relax! Enhance your balance and performance lovers? This group of easy-going singers body awareness while gaining a peaceful sense of well- welcomes you to have fun with music regardless of your being through these slow, deliberate movements and pos- skill level. We offer weekly rehearsals with performances RESCHOOL tures. New participants are welcome to try one class for

P throughout the community during the month. Questions? free, call (913) 826-3160 for details. Call (913) 826-3054. 5 Punch Card - $49 / $54 nonresidents 12 - 2 hr. sessions - $13 / $14 nonresidents 10 Punch Card - $97/ $107 nonresidents 41731 Grace Methodist 1/5 Fri 12:30 pm 20 Punch Card - $193 / $212 nonresidents 41732 Grace Methodist 3/16 Fri 12:30 pm RPCC 1/4-4/26 Thu 5:30 pm

Wellness: Fall Prevention Auditions for The Theatre in the Park’s 2018 Know the risks associated with falling and create a plan for See Page 7

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prevention. Learn from Johnson County MED-ACT about how to make your home a safer place, how risks change FITNESS & HEALTH with age, and steps to take before a fall may occur. Please call (913) 642-6410 to RSVP by April 18.

Exercise: AEA Arthritis Foundation 1 - 60 min. class - FREE Exercise Program (AFEP) 41805 MRCC 4/25 Wed 12:15 pm LOW INTENSITY: This recreational chair-based exercise class includes range-of-motion exercises that are suit- NATURE & OUTDOORS able for every fitness level and ability. No class on 1/1, The following symbols denote the level of exertion and 1/15. walking surfaces for each of our outdoor programs: 1 - 45 min. workout - $3 pay at the door Matt Ross Community Center Wed 1 pm E = Easy (Smooth, even trail with slight elevation increas- Irene B French M,W,F 10 am es). Roeland Park Community Center M,W,F 10:30 am M = Moderate (Natural or paved trail with elevation Gardner Community Center T,Th 10:30 am changes and variety of terrain) Recommended for partici-

PECIAL POPULATIONS Spring Hill Community Center M,Th 1 pm pants with good balance and experience on nature trails. S Matt Ross Community Center Fri 10:45 am Use of hiking boots and walking sticks optional. Sunset Building Mon 10 am D = Difficult (Natural trail with potentially steep elevation Asbury Methodist Church Mon 1 pm changes and a variety of terrain) Recommended for participants with good balance, experience on hiking trails, Exercise: Forever Fit good endurance and high level of comfort in the outdoors. LOW INTENSITY: Energize with strength and resistance Use of hiking boots and/or walking sticks recommended.

DULT training using small hand weights, balls, and bands. Five All outings depart from Antioch Park. Can- A and ten punch cards expire three months from date of pur- cellations for refunds (except in emergen- chase; 20 punch cards expire four months from date of pur- cies) must be received by the Friday before chase. the scheduled hike. Inclement weather date 5 Punch Card - $24 / $26 nonresidents is the following week. Staff will determine 10 Punch Card - $48 / $52 nonresidents if weather conditions are suitable for hiking. 20 Punch Card - $94 / $103 nonresidents Please bring your own water bottle. Please Asbury Methodist Church T,Th 8:30 am register one week prior to departure. 50 PLUS 5050 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

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Adventure Hike: Nine Eagles State Park Wednesday Walks, Continued from Previous Column

WALLACE STATE PARK (April 4) - A beautiful park Forested trails through the hills and beautiful lake views FOR with a historical background. Enjoy seeing the diverse are just part of the fun on this difficult hike. Enjoy a stop landscape of Missouri. Walk the natural trails and hope- at a local Amish store. Lunch will be at The Quilt Country fully spot some wildlife! ALL Family Restaurant in Lamoni, Iowa. Lunch costs on your 41740 Antioch Park M 4/4 Wed 9 am own. SPECIAL YOUTH PRESCHOOL 1 - 9 hr. outing - $31 / $34 nonresidents 41735 Antioch Park D 4/14 Sat 8 am SPECIAL EVENTS Free Event: Brochure & Bingo Adventure Walks: Spring Destinations Meet other adults interested in hearing about JCPRD’s Find your favorite trails all over the region! We provide new 50 Plus Programs which will debut in the May-Au- transportation and a lunch reservation at a local restaurant gust My JCPRD Activities catalog. The coordinators who close to our destination. Lunch costs on your own. Depart plan these programs also want to hear what activities you from Antioch Park. Return times vary. Inclement weather are most interested in! Four games of themed bingo will be date is the following week. Staff will determine if weather played for JCPRD gift cards. Please register in advance to conditions are suitable for hiking. Please bring your own reserve your spot. water bottle. Please register at least one week prior to de- 1 - 60 min. event - FREE parture. 41741 RPCC 4/3 Tue 1 pm 1 - 9 hr. outing - $27 / $30 nonresidents BOTHWELL LODGE (April 18) - Sitting high on bluff, Games: Mardi Gras Mah Jongg the beautiful historic site of Bothwell Lodge was built in “Laissez les bon temps roulez!” Let the good times roll the early 20th Century. Enjoy beautiful views on this natu- at this Mardi Gras marathon of Mah Jongg! Bring your ral trail that runs through the property. Lunch will be at friends, favorite foursome, or meet new players and enter The Brick Front Grill in Sedalia, Mo. to win prizes. We’ll keep you energized this Fat Tuesday 41736 Antioch Park M 4/18 Wed 8 am with coffee, snacks, lunch, and dessert. Please register before 2/8. FLINT HILLS NATURE TRAIL (March 7) - Walk 1 - 6 hr. event - $13 per person along the crushed limestone and natural paths of the lon- 41742 RPCC 2/13 Tue 9:30 am gest trail in Kansas. We will explore the trail near Admire, Kan. Lunch will be at Marilynn’s Place in Osage City. 41737 Antioch Park E 3/7 Wed 8 am

OUAIN ADULT POPULATIONS Wednesday Walks: Spring Strolling Make friends while exploring the great outdoors! We drive; you relax, listen to the wind and experience new destinations! Bring a sack lunch for a picnic after our walk and a few dollars in case we stop for ice cream. Depart from Antioch Park. Return times vary. Inclement weather date is the following week. Staff will determine if weather conditions are suitable for walking. Please bring your own water bottle. Please register at least one week prior to departure. 1 - 6 hr. outing - $19 / $21 nonresidents KNOB NOSTER (February 21) - Natural trails curving through beautiful rock formations, forests and streams are the reasons why this park is a walker’s favorite. 41738 Antioch Park M 2/21 Wed 9 am MYSTERY WALK (March 21) - Join us for a walk at a mystery location on a series of trails that include prairie and forests. Less than an hour from Antioch Park but filled

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Holiday Event: Valentine’s Day Special Event: Pickleball Pals Breakfast and Bingo (Ages 50 Plus and 6 & Older) Treat yourself to a special Valentine’s Day breakfast and Add another family tradition to the list: pick- then play 12 games of bingo! Winners are awarded prizes leball! This fast growing sport is fantastic for ranging from gift bags to gift certificates. Singles and cou- folks of all ages. Bring your grandkids or young ples welcome! ones, ages six and older, to this special event FUN FOR ALL 1 - 2½ hr. event - $15 per person that includes a lesson from a pickleball local and time for

41743 RPCC 2/14 Wed 9:30 am lots of real game play. Please register at least one week in advance. Irish Event: Irish Celebration with Celtique 1 - 2 hr. event - $9/individual or $16 for child & grand- Celebrate National Irish American Heritage Month with a parent/parent special performance of Irish music by the band Celtique. 41744 NCF 3/16 Fri 10 am Instruments played include guitar, tenor banjo, bodhran, and keyboards. Enjoy Irish treats and the opportunity to Travel: Travel Show RESCHOOL learn a basic Gaelic dance. Please register by 2/23 by call-

P Travel with 50 Plus! Local, regional, and worldwide trav- ing (913) 642-6410. el opportunities await you. Spend the afternoon meeting 1 - 90 min. event - $10 your 50 Plus Travel Professionals while previewing our 41806 MRCC 3/2 Fri 1:30 pm scheduled destinations and beautiful vacation spots. Learn about the benefits of choosing to travel with us and see

Irish Event: St. Patrick’s Day Dance photos of our past travel experiences. Brochures and itin- Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with 40s eraries are available to help you choose where you want and 50s tunes from The Playboys. Wear to go on your first trip, your tenth trip, or your 50th trip! your green for a chance at prizes for

YOUTH Attendees are eligible for door prizes and Travel Show day “Best Irish Garb.” Enjoy complimen- booking incentives. Please RSVP to (913) 826-3030. tary Irish treats and lime green punch. 1 - 3 hr. event - FREE Please bring your favorite sweet treat or JCAHC 2/6 Tue 1 pm potluck dish to share.

1 - 2 hr. event - $5 at the door SPORTS 41807 JCAHC 3/9 Fri 2 pm Golf: Tomahawk Hills Senior Golf League Special Events Index Join our Tomahawk Hills Golf League. Golf every other See Page 3 Tuesday morning beginning in April. Membership requirements are: must be at least 55 years of age, must purchase a Senior Patron card to Tomahawk Hills Golf Course ($45), Nature: Breakfast with the Birds and pay your Tomahawk Senior dues ($60). Fees entitle Don’t eat like a bird, eat with the birds! Enjoy a traditional you to many discounts and are used for prizes awarded breakfast with juice and coffee followed by a wonderful at every tournament. To register or to request information presentation on our favorite feathered friends. Please reg- on starting dates and times, please contact Rob Bennett PECIAL POPULATIONS ister by calling (913) 826-3054.

S at (913) 687-3700. For additional details regarding spring 1 - 90 min. event - $15 meeting please call (913) 631-8000. 41839 EMNC 2/15 Thu 9 am Social Event: Pickleball: Drop In Play Soup, Salad and the Strolling Strings Matt Ross Community Center courts are available from 9 Join us for a delicious lunch of soup, salad and dessert. am to 1 pm. Tomahawk Ridge Community Center courts are available 9 to 11 am. Play at New Century Fieldhouse DULT Delightful melodies by the talented Shawnee Mission A North Strolling Strings entertain during the meal. Space is is from 9 am to 1 pm. No pickleball on 1/1 and 1/15. Times limited; please register by 4/6. and days are subject to change. 1 - 60 min. event - $13 $2 per person per day 41808 MRCC 4/24 Wed 11:30 am MRCC M-F 9 am

TRCC M,W,F 9 am We Reserve the Right to Cancel Classes 10 Punch Card - $30 or 20 Punch Card - $60 Or Drop in Fee: $3 per person per day if Minimum Numbers are Not Met New Century Fieldhouse T,Th 9 am Allow two to three weeks for refunds 50 PLUS 5252 Locations on Page 66 www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359

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Pickleball: Pickleball Lessons Social Outing: Discover Downtown

Stop watching and start playing. Once you’ve got the Fort Scott, Kan. FOR skills, play weekly at one of our drop-in locations. A town at the heart of our nation and our history, Fort Scott

1 - 60 min. lesson - $8 / $9 nonresidents (with practice is our next destination in this popular series. Visit the Fort ALL time following) Scott National Historic Site or shop in the beautiful and

41810 MRCC 1/18 Thu 9 am historic downtown. Lunch at SPECIAL the Nu Grill. YOUTH Lunch costs PRESCHOOL on 41811 MRCC 2/20 Tue 9 am your own. 41812 MRCC 3/15 Thu 9 am 1 - 7 hr. event - $27 41813 MRCC 4/17 Tue 9 am 41747 Antioch Park 3/1 Thu 9 am Pickleball: Pickleball Skills Class Social Outing: Mavericks Game Take your Pickleball game to the next level with specific Hockey is the coolest sport around! Cheer on the Kansas instruction geared towards tips and tricks. Get help with City Mavericks against the Fort Wayne Komets. Price in- that pesky low serve and the hard to reach dink shot. Learn cludes transportation and ticket. serving, dink-shots, and strategy. Equipment available. 1 - 5 hr. event - $40 1 - 60 min. lesson - $8 / $9 nonresidents 41755 Antioch Park 3/2 Fri 6 pm 41814 TRCC 1/8 Mon 11 am 41815 TRCC 3/19 Mon 11 am Social Walk: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Experience the newly renovated galleries at the beauti- Pickleball: Winter Rally ful Nelson-Atkins Museum. Bring a friend or meet some Pickleball Tournament along the way! Lunch at the Rozzelle Court. Lunch costs Show your competitive spirit at this tour- on your own. nament co-sponsored with Blue Valley 1 - 5 hr. event - $12 Recreation. Enjoy eight pickleball courts 41748 Antioch Park 1/17 Thu 10 am at the Blue Valley Recreation Center at the Hilltop Campus. Awards will be presented for men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles. T-shirts and lunch are available for an additional cost. All players must be 50 years of age by the registration deadline. Space is limited, for more information please call

(913) 826-3054. Must be registered before 1/18. ADULT POPULATIONS 1 - 9 hr. tournament - $25 41746 BVRC Hilltop 1/26 Fri 9 am

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TRAVEL Social Outings Hit the town on a social outing to discover a new city, a boutique, restaurant, or local event. Meals are on your own, and transportation will be in district vehicles. Out- ings depart from Antioch Park. Pre-paid ticket costs and a $5 processing fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Within seven days of trip, cancellations are non- refundable. For more information or to register, please call (913) 826-3030. 50 Don’t Miss Our Walks & Hikes See Pages 50 & 51 PLUS

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Day Trip: Behind your Local News, Jan. 19 Day Trips Spend the day behind the scenes of Let us take the worry out of driving and planning as you your local news and television enjoy a full day of entertainment, education, and fun. Pric- stations. Experience the taping es include tickets, admission, guided tours, meals (unless of a show at KCPT along with noted), tips, transportation, and a tour escort. Trips depart a guided tour. Following lunch

FUN FOR ALL from Antioch Park in the lower level of the north parking enjoy a behind the scenes tour

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of 41 Action News KSHB-TV motorcoach boarding. A $5 processing fee and any pre- to see what goes into bringing paid costs will be deducted from cancellation refunds. the news to you! End the day with Within seven days of trip, cancellations are non-refund- a sweet treat at Andres Confierie Suisse. able. For more information or to register, please call (913) Tour numbers are limited so be sure to sign up early. 826-3030. 1 - 5½ hr. event - $73 (includes lunch) 41830 Antioch Park 1/19 Fri 9:30 am

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P Jan. 12 Day Trip: 18th & Vine Jazz District, Feb. 22 An exciting day awaits as we look at transportation in Kan- Step on board for an exciting day learning about Kansas sas City. Spend the morning touring the General Motors City history. Spend time with a marvelous step on guide assembly plant. Eat lunch in the freight district at Lidia’s who will show us landmarks and sights explaining how Restaurant followed by a stop at Union Station to see the they are all connected. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Ma-

model trains. Inspect the tiny N-scale model trains up to jestic Restaurant downtown Kansas City. Tour the Ameri- the big G-scale trains in the impressive 8,000 square feet can Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Mu- exhibit. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the TWA museum. seum. YOUTH

Stairs and walking are involved in this trip. Tour numbers 1 -7 hr. event - $79 (includes lunch) are limited so be sure to sign up early. 41831 Antioch Park 2/22 Thu 9 am 1 - 6½ hr. event - $76 (includes lunch) 41829 Antioch Park 1/12 Fri 8:30 am

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Travel down the road to Kearney, Mo. to learn about the March 26-28, 2018, 3 Days, 4 Meals FOR local outlaw Jesse James. Walk through his home and farm Enjoy a trip around the world close to home. Join us as we to see where he lived and learn what happened to the prop- explore different cultural adventures in Omaha, Nebraska. ALL erty in the later years. Heading out to Marceline, Mo., the First stop the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium to see Afri- beloved home town of Walt Disney, we will enjoy lunch can Grasslands, the rainforest, SPECIAL and desert. YOUTH That evening PRESCHOOL before touring the Walt Disney Hometown Museum locat- we’re off to Germany as we enjoy authentic German food, ed in the restored Santa Fe Railroad Depot. We will also dancing, and singing. Tour one of the nation’s premier avi- catch a glimpse of the famous “Dreaming Tree” before reation museums and space museums. Off to Greece to see turning home. a Byzantine style Greek Orthodox Church followed by an 1 - 10 hr. event - $78 (includes lunch) authentic Greek dinner, and partake in a traditional Greek 41832 Antioch Park 4/6 Fri 8:15 am wedding dance. The last destination will be the Lithuanian Bakery and Cafe as we taste fresh tortes and coffee and Day Trip: Lions & Tigers & Bears Oh My!, hear how one family escaped Germany in WWII. April 27 TBA per person (double occupancy) Experience the closest thing TBA per person (single occupancy) the Kansas plains have to $50 deposit due upon registration. a safari. Embark on an ad- Book by January 5, 2018 venturous tour of the Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary where Extended Trips we will learn about the large Enjoy the benefits of traveling worldwide with 50 Plus. exotic cats that live there. After Meet fellow travelers, discuss details, and get your ques- lunch travel to Chanute, Kan., tions answered at our travel show and pre-trip meetings. and see the Martin & Osa John- Advantages include free secure parking at Antioch Park, son Safari Museum. Relive the couples’ travels through transfers to and from the airport, and luggage handling. Africa, the South Pacific Islands, and more. Prices include airfare and ground transportation, four to 1 - 8½ hr. event - $78 (includes lunch) five-star lodging, most meals, guided tours, and a post trip 41833 Antioch Park 4/27 Fri 9:30 am reunion luncheon. When there are 15 or more in our group, travel with a 50 Plus escort who will provide a trip journal, CD with photos, and a slide show to show to your friends Regional Travel and family! For more information about 50 Plus travel op-

Enjoy overnight trips with 50 Plus Travel. Travel by mo- ADULT POPULATIONS portunities, call (913) 826-3030. torcoach to tour attractions in Kansas, Missouri, and other nearby states. Depart from Antioch Park, and park your car For more information about 50 Plus travel oppor- in our secure lot. Prices include hotel, luggage handling, tunities, full itinerary brochures and pricing of the transportation, meals, tickets, gratuities, and a 50 Plus es- trips listed below call (913) 826-3030 or visit jcprd. cort. Please cancel at least three weeks prior to receive a com/activities/travel.cfm. All prices include airfare. refund minus $10 processing fee. For cancellations within three weeks of departure date, non-refundable items (lodging, meals, tickets, etc.) will be deducted from the trip re- Extended Travel: Alaska and the Yukon, fund. For more information about 50 Plus travel opportu- June 10-22 2018, 13 Days nities, call (913) 826-3030. Embark on a cruise of Prince William Sound and Black- stone Bay to view glaciers and wildlife. Take in the view of Wrangall-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest in the United States. Travel to Whitehorse, the capitol Think Our Programs Are Nifty But Not Yet 50? of Canada’s Yukon. Explore Dawson City, the center of the gold rush, with local guided tours and leisure time. In While JCPRD’s 50 Plus programs are primarily for Fairbanks, ride along the Top of the World Highway, with people who are age 50 or older, interested parties who a stop in Chicken, Alaska. Enjoy a scenic sternwheeler have not yet reached that magic age may still be able cruise on the Chena River that takes you into the heart of to attend. Persons 18 and older who are interested in Alaska. a 50 Plus class are invited to call the 50 Plus Depart- $6,374 per person (double occupancy) 50 ment at (913) 826-3030 for space availability. $8,174 per person (single occupancy) Registration deadline: Dec.11, 2017 PLUS

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Extended Travel: Maritimes Coastal Extended Travel: From the Outback Wonders, July 23 - Aug. 2, 2018, 11 Days to the Glaciers, Nov. 4-24, 2018, 21 Days Explore the special region known as Canada’s Maritimes Cross the International Dateline for an adventure discover- with all its rugged and pristine beauty, and fun loving Aca- ing the treasures of Australia and New Zealand. In Cairns, dian and Gaelic culture. Visit the most picturesque spot experience the home of thousands of sea life species at the in all of Canada, Peggy’s Cove. In Cape Breton Island, spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Travel to cosmopolitan FUN FOR ALL discover the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre to learn Melbourne enjoying Port Phillip Bay and Fitzroy Gardens.

about the Mi’kmaq heritage and Glooscap legends. Come Take in the Outback in Alice Springs with Aboriginal tours to know the landscapes of Prince Edward Island, the back- and even a bush dinner! Tour the Sydney Opera House. drop of the acclaimed novel, “Anne of Green Gables.” Next travel to New Zealand and explore its breathtaking Also featured is Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, and glacier landscapes. From Christchurch to the Franz Josef Hopewell Rock in New Brunswick. Glacier, see the snowcapped peaks and rugged mountains $3,974 per person (double occupancy) as you cross the Southern Alps. In Queenstown, travel $4,724 per person (single occupancy) through the Homer Tunnel and cruise the beautiful Mil-

RESCHOOL Registration deadline: Jan. 23, 2018 ford Sound. P $9,059 per person (double occupancy) Visit jcprd50plus.com for Additional $11,109 per person (single occupancy) Details on Extended Travel Itineraries Registration deadline: May 7, 2018

Extended Travel: Christmas in London, Extended Travel: Exploring Greece Dec. 12-18, 2018, 7 Days and Its Islands, Sept. 16-30, 2018, 15 Days Welcome to London in Christmastime! Take a panoramic Tour starts in the capital city of Athens, Greece. Enjoy pan- tour with a local guide to see Trafalgar Square, Tower of YOUTH oramic tours of monuments such as the Temple of Zeus, London, and Buckingham Palace. Visit Windsor Castle the Royal palace, and the Olympic Stadium. In Meteora, and explore London’s Christmas markets offering unique visit two remote monasteries perched atop limestone rock handmade crafts and artisan goods. Travel across the extending nearly 900 feet into the air. Take in the historic lovely English countryside to Oxford. Enjoy a private tour

city of Olympia, and its ancient landmarks. Sail across the of Blenheim Palace adorned for the season. See a perfor- Aegean Sea to visit Mykonos, the whitewashed jewel of mance at the London Theatre. the Cyclades Islands. Then sail to Santorini, a landscape $2,774 per person (double occupancy) of vineyards, chapels, and volcanic cliffs and much, much $3,274 per person (single occupancy) more. Registration deadline: June 13, 2018 $5,074 per person (double occupancy) $6,074 per person (single occupancy) Extended Travel: Alpine Explorer & the Registration deadline: March 17, 2018 Glacier Express Train with Overammergau Passion Play, May 12-23, 2020, 12 Days Extended Travel: Canyon Country featuring Breathtaking Alpine vistas await as you travel through Ita-

PECIAL POPULATIONS Arizona & Utah, Oct. 16-23, 2018, 8 Days ly, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. While in Italy enjoy S Explore the famous canyons of the a dinner cruise on Isola dei Pescatori, the most beautiful of American West on this tour fea- the Borromean Islands. Board the world-renowned narrow turing three national parks. Ex- gauge Glacier Express and enjoy the natural beauty of the plore the spectacular and vast heart of the Swiss Alps. Spend time with local tour guides Grand Canyon and then the as you explore Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich. Witness same breathtaking views while a performance of the epic Passion Play, original dating traveling along East Rim Drive. DULT back to 1634. End the tour with a stop at Neuschwansten A Experience the sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park and Castle, Germany’s most famous castle. the amazing spires of Bryce Canyon National Park. Delve $7,074 per person (double occupancy) into the region’s Native American heritage, starting in $8,774 per person (single occupancy) Scottsdale plus a breakfast cruise on Lake Powell. Also Registration deadline: June 13, 2018 included is a two night stay in fabulous Las Vegas while soaking in all the glitz and glamour of the strip.

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BOARD OF PARK & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS Steven L. Baru The Johnson County Park & Recreation District is Chris Carroll governed by a seven-member policy making board. The JCPRD Board meets in regular session at 6:30 Michael Pirner p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the George J. Schlagel JCPRD Administration Building in Shawnee Mission Paul Snider Park at 7900 Renner Road, Lenexa. Individuals may Leslee Rivarola address the board during the public comment ses- Nancy Wallerstein sion of each meeting or by calling (913) 438-7275 Steven C. Klika, BOCC Board Member to request time on the board's agenda.

JCPRD ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATIVE Johnson County Museum Jay Lispi, PGA Pro SERVICES DIVISION & Lanesfield Historic Site Tomahawk Hills Golf Course Mindi Love, Museum Director [email protected] Jill Geller, Executive Director [email protected] Andrew Huffman, Superintendent

DISTRICT DIRECTORY DISTRICT of Parks & Recreation [email protected] [email protected] PARKS & GOLF Jeff Stewart, Deputy Director COURSES DIVISION RECREATION DIVISION of Parks & Recreation Bill Maasen, Superintendent Rhonda Pollard, Superintendent [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Administration and Antioch Park Children's Services Human Resources Mike Dizney, Park Manager Kim Chappelow-Lee, Manager Jo Ann Courtney, Manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Heritage, Stoll, Stilwell Corporate and Development Community, and Camp Community Wellness Jay Hinrichs, Director Branch Glade parks Jill Leiker, Manager [email protected] Eddie Coffey, Southeast Region Manager [email protected] [email protected] Finance Fine & Performing Arts Becky Jones, Manager Kill Creek, Kill Creek Streamway Tim Bair, Manager and Producing [email protected] Lexington Lake, Ernie Miller, and Artistic Director, The Theatre in the Park Information Technology Services Sunflower parks [email protected] Monte Fiegel, Northwest Region Manager Ted Tartenaar, Manager 50 Plus / Northeast Facilities [email protected] [email protected] Michelle Alexander, Manager Brandon Loomis, Region Assistant Manager [email protected] Marketing & Communications [email protected] Richard Smalley, Manager Registrations and Reservations Shawnee Mission and [email protected] Tina Fry, Manager Mill Creek Streamway parks [email protected] Planning and Development Kelby Hellwig, Central Region Manager Cliff Middleton,Manager [email protected] Sports & Facilities - North [email protected] Chuck Dvorak, Region Assistant Manager Doug Hite, Manager [email protected] [email protected] SAFETY, HERITAGE & Mildale Farm, Big Bull Creek Park, Sports & Facilities - South OUTDOOR EDUCATION and Lanesfield Historic Site Shannon Sonnier, Manager DIVISION Dan Haase, Southwest Region Manager [email protected] Dan Field, Superintendent/ [email protected] Park Police Chief [email protected] Golf Courses Rob Wilkin, PGA Pro Ernie Miller Nature Center, Heritage Park Golf Course Enjoy Winter and Early Spring TimberRidge Adventure Center [email protected] in JCPRD Parks! and Outdoor Education Steve Stout, Superintendent Bill McGowan, Manager [email protected] [email protected] 58 Information Pages www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 GOLF COURSES

Heritage Tomahawk FootGolf at THGC Park GC Hills GC 18 holes/9 18 holes/9 The Tomahawk Hills Golf Course has GREEN FEES added a separate FootGolf course within Weekends (Sat & Sun) & Holidays before 3 pm $30/$20...... $27/$18 the existing THGC golf course property. Weekends (Sat & Sun) & Holidays after 3 pm $24/$16...... $23/$16 This nine-hole FootGolf course is located Weekends (Sat & Sun) after 6 pm $12/$12...... $12/$12 on the eastern lower portion of the course Monday thru Friday before 3 pm $24/$16...... $23/$16 property. As you can probably guess, this Monday thru Friday after 3 pm $16/$16...... $16/$16 fun activity combines the sports of soccer Monday thru Friday before 6 pm $12/$12...... $12/$12 and golf. No soccer cleats are allowed. Aerification Days (Spring/Fall) $13...... $13 Seniors(60/up) M-F, no holidays $18/$12...... $18/$12 Adults (9 holes)...... $7 Senior(60/up)incl. cart $27...... $27 18 & Under (9 holes)...... $5 Juniors: 12 & under $10/$10...... $10/$10 Cart Rental...... $8 Juniors: 13 to 17 $15/$10...... $15/$10 2nd Round of play...... $3 Cart Rental 2nd Round...... $4 GOLF CART RENTAL FEE (per person) 9 holes/18 holes $8/$16...... $8/$16 PULL CARTS 9 holes/ 18 holes $3/$5...... $3/$5 GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE Benefits of Patron Card: Mini Bucket/Regular Bucket/Jumbo Bucket $3.50/$7/$13...... $3.50/$7/$13 1. $5 discount on green fees before 3 p.m. PATRON CARDS Mon. thru Fri./$2 after 3 p.m.; $10 discount Individual: Johnson County resident or nonresident $75...... $75 on weekends and holidays before 3 p.m. Husband and Wife: Johnson County resident or nonresident $90...... $90 /$3 after 3 p.m. Family: Johnson County resident or nonresident $120...... $120 2. Tee times up to 7 days in advance for pa- Senior (60/up): Johnson County resident or nonresident $45...... $45 tron card holders as well as annual ticket Junior (17/under): Johnson County resident or nonresident $35...... $35 holders. ANNUAL TICKETS 3. Maintenance of recognized USGA handicap Individual: Johnson County resident or nonresident $1,200...... $1,200 and eligibility in USGA events. Individual: Mon - Fri, No Holidays resident or nonresident $900...... $900 4. Member of US Golf Association, National Ind.+ 1 dependant: Johnson County resident or nonresident $1,750...... $1,750 Golf Foundation, KC Golf Association, Family: Johnson County resident or nonresident $2,200...... $2,200 Kansas Golf Association, and the Missouri Golf Association. For complete golf fee listings, visit jcprdgolf.com Information Pages www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 59 Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch, Merriam Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center, 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe Heritage Park & Golf Course, 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe Mid-America Sports Complex, 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee Mid-America West Sports Complex, 20200 Johnson Drive, Shawnee Roeland Park Commuity Center (+dome & aquatic center), 4850 Rosewood Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee Stoll Memorial Park,. 12500 W 119th, Overland Park Streamway Parks, Mill, Kill, and Coffee creeks see below Sunflower Nature Park,. 36915 W 103rd St., Eudora Key Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, 17501Midland, Shawnee

 Facility available  Permit Required Acres STREAMWAY PARKS SYSTEM 44 Acres 44 Acres 116 Acres 1,160 Acres 870 Acres 85 Acres 40 not applicable Acres 1,250 Acres 80 Acres 750+ Acres 60 250 Archery  A county-wide system of linear parks providing Accessible Trail         a network of trails for hiking, bicycling, jogging,     and horseback riding including cooperative Accessible Fishing ventures with local cities. Batting Cages - Softball  JCPRD PARKS & FACILITIES JCPRD PARKS Baseball / Softball       KILL CREEK STREAMWAY PARK 6.8 miles of completed trail Basketball - Indoor   ACCESS POINTS: Basketball - Outdoor  • Shelter #1 within Kill Creek Park, 11670 Boating    Homestead Lane, Olathe Boat Rental   • 33460 W. 95th St., De Soto (includes 13.5-acre off-leash dog area). Drinking Water            Fishing        MILL CREEK STREAMWAY PARK Golf Course/Driving Range   17 miles of the Gary L. Haller Trail completed. Marina   ACCESS POINTS: Off-leash Dog Area    • 1700 Northgate St. east of Woodland, Org. Youth Group Camping  Olathe Outdoor Community Theatre  • 11344 S. Millview west of Ridgeview Road,         Olathe Picnic Area • 18459 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa Play Equipment        • 19803 W. 87th Lane, Lenexa Remote Control Flying Area  • Shawnee Mission Park near Shelter #8 & Refreshments/Vending           north end of dam, Lenexa Restrooms             • 19405 Midland Drive west of I-435 at Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee Room Rentals      • North of Shawnee Mission Parkway at Shelterhouse         5946 Barker Road, Shawnee Soccer / Football    • 19425 Wilder Drive, near the intersection Swimming Pool  with Holliday Drive, Shawnee Swimming Beach   COFFEE CREEK STREAMWAY PARK Tennis Courts   3.4 miles of completed trail Trail / Bicycling        ACCESS POINT: • Near Shelters #9 & 10 within Heritage Trail - Horse (designated area)     Park, 16445 Lackman Road, Olathe Trail / Jogging        Trail / Nature        Volleyball / Indoor   Volleyball / Sand  Visitor's Center  

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We Now Offer FootGolf at the Tomahawk Hills Golf Course! www.jcprd.com/parks_facilities/golf.cfm Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch, Merriam 1 Roeland Park Sports Dome, 9 Antioch Park 17 Ernie Miller Park* Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center, 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe Community Center 6501 Antioch, Merriam 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe Heritage Park & Golf Course, 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe & Aquatic Center • Recreation Offices (913) 831-3355 • Nature Center (913) 764-7759 • Registration (913) 831-3359 Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park 18 New Century Fieldhouse • Fax (913) 831-6336 Mid-America Sports Complex, 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee • Sports Dome (913) 362-8700 551 New Century Pkwy, near Gardner • Aquatic Center (913) 432-1377 , 20200 Johnson Drive, Shawnee 10 Matt Ross Community Center • For info (913) 826-2850 Mid-America West Sports Complex • Child Care Center (913) 826-3170 Roeland Park Commuity Center (+dome & aquatic center), 4850 Rosewood 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park • Olathe/Gardner 50 Plus Offices

• 50 Plus Offices (913) 826-3160 JCPRD PARKS & FACILITIES Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee • 50 Plus Offices (913) 642-6410 (913) 826-3054 2 Mid-America West Stoll Memorial Park, 12500 W. 119th, Overland Park 11 Lexington Lake Park 19 Heritage Park Sports Complex , Mill, Kill, and Coffee creekssee below 8850 Sunflower Road, De Soto, Kan. 16050 Pflumm Rd., Olathe Streamway Parks 20200 Johnson Dr., Shawnee Sunflower Nature Park, 36915 W. 103rd St., Eudora • Golf Course (913) 829-4653 • Offices (913) 826-2900 12 Mill Creek Streamway Park* 16445 Lackman Road, Olathe Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, 17501Midland, Shawnee Access points listed on previous page 3 Mid-America Sports Complex 20 White Fox Manor 20000 Johnson Dr., Shawnee 13 Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center 17065 Lackman Rd., Olathe • Offices (913) 826-2900 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park • Offices (913) 592-3650 • Johnson County Museum (913) 826-2787 4 Mill Creek Activity Center 21 Camp Branch Glade* 6518 Vista Drive, Shawnee 14 Sunflower Nature Park* 175th & Mission Road, Aubry Twp • Offices (913) 826-2950 36915 W. 103rd St, Eudora 22 Lanesfield Historic Site • JCPRD Gymnastics Center 18745 S Dillie Road, Edgerton (913) 826-2954 15 Kill Creek Park 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe (913) 826-2787 5 Tomahawk Hills Golf Course • TimberRidge Adv. Center 23 Mildale Farm 17501 Midland Dr., Shawnee (913) 764-7759 • Offices (913) 631-8000 35250 W. 199th St., Edgerton 16 Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park* • For info (913) 826-2957 6 The Theatre in the Park 12500 W. 119th St., Overland Park 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee 24 Stilwell Community Park* • Offices (913) 831-2787 207th & Metcalf, Stilwell 7 Shawnee Mission Park For information on municipal parks & facilities, 7900 Renner Road, contact the appropriate city Lenexa & Shawnee • Admin. Offices (913) 438-7275 • Visitor Services (913) 888-4713 1 • Park Police HQ (913) 438-7275 2 or Dispatcher (913) 782-0720 3 4 8 Cedar Creek Boat Ramp 9 Kansas River Access 5 8265 S. Gardner Rd., Olathe 8 10 7 6 13 11 12

Park Hours 15 16 Summer March 1- Oct. 31 Heritage, Kill Creek, Lexington 17 Lake, and Shawnee Mission parks 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. Antioch Park 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. Winter 19 Nov. 1- Feb. 28 18 Antioch, Heritage, Lexington 20 Lake and Kill Creek parks 21 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Shawnee Mission Park 22 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. *These parks have 23 year-round dawn-to-dusk 24 or other hours

Information Pages www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 61 FISHING, BOATING & ARCHERY: WHITE FOX MANOR STABLES (913) 592-3650 (913) 888-4713 A hunter-jumper boarding, training & show facility adjacent to Heritage Park. Full care includes: 12x12 box stall, daily cleaning, brome FISHING PERMITS hay/pelleted grain, tack locker & storage (call for complete details). Johnson County Residents 16-64/nonresidents 16 & older..... $10 / $20 Boarding...... Please call for rates One Day Permit (including trout) 16 & older...... $10 Annual Trout Permits MISC. PERMITS: (913) 831-3359 (Ages 16 & older) - residents/nonresidents...... $15 / $20 Rose Garden Gazebo (Antioch Park) Special Use: 3 hr. minimum, (Ages 15 & under) - residents/nonresidents...... $10 residents/nonresidents...... $165 / $240 Combination Fishing & Trout Permits Catering...... No Charge Johnson County residents/nonresidents...... $25 / $40 Amusement...... No Charge Boating Permits Johnson County residents/nonresidents...... $20 / $30 SPECIAL USE PERMITS: (913) 438-7275 Johnson County resident over 65...... $15 Hot Air Ballooning - residents/nonresidents...... $15 / $20 One Day Permit...... $10 Commercial Use: 2 hr. min.- residents/nonresidents...... $60 / $80 Combination Fishing & Boating Permits Group Model Rocket...... No Charge Annual - (Ages 16-64) - residents/nonresidents...... $30 / $50 Special Events/Special Use (large events) - res/nonres...... $75 / $100 One Day Fishing & Boating ...... $20 (and a $2 per participant fee, over the first 50 participants).

PERMITS & FEES PERMITS Weddings: All Parks except AP Rose Garden - res/nonres..... $50 / $75 Combination Fishing/ Boating/Trout Annual - residents/nonresidents...... $45 / $70 Johnson County resident over 65...... $30 GENERAL USE ACTIVITY PERMITS (913) 888-4713 ARCHERY Annual residents/nonresidents (13 & older)...... $15 / $20 The following activities require a permit in district Parks - any fees One Day Permit - residents/nonresidents (13 & older)...... $5 / $7 are noted. Metal Detector: residents/nonresidents...... $6 / $11 RESERVATIONS: (913) 831-3359 Individual Model Rocket (groups see above)...... No Charge Remote-Controlled Vehicles...... No Charge PICNIC SHELTERS Remote-Controlled Boats (no gasoline engines allowed).....No Charge Half days are 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (9 p.m. at AP) On-Line Flying...... No Charge Full days are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.- except AP shelters: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m Off-Season (Oct. 16 - April 14) Shelter Reservations are 50 percent RC FLYING FIELD off the in-season fees. From April through mid-October each year, the Shawnee Mission Radio MEDIUM SHELTERS - fees are non-refundable! Control Club offers free Beginner's Nights for persons wanting to learn Johnson County Residents: $55 for half day or $80 for full day to fly a remote controlled aircraft at its flying field on the south side of Nonresidents: $75 for half day or $115 for full day Shawnee Mission Park. For more information about the organization, Medium shelters: Antioch Park #1, 2, 4 & patio shelter; Ernie Miller go to www.SMRCC.net. Park #1; Heritage Park #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10; Kill Creek Park #2, 3 & 4; Mill Creek Streamway Park #1, 2 & 3; Shawnee Mission Park #3, FIRE CIRCLES (913) 831-3359 5, 6, 7, & 11; Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park #1, Sunflower Park, #1, Lexington Lake Park #1. Shawnee Mission Park: Near Shelters #2, 8, & 10, the "Memorial" LARGE SHELTERS - fees are non-refundable! Circle between shelters #5 & 6 and another east of the boat ramp. Johnson County Residents: $75 for half day Antioch Park: Near Shelter #2 or $110 full day. Cost per time frame/nonresidents...... $10 / $15 Nonresidents: $105 for half day or $160 for full day. Large shelters: Antioch Park #3; Heritage Park #7 & 9; RPCC FITNESS ROOM Kill Creek Park #1; and Shawnee Mission Park #1, 2, 4, 8, 10 & 12. 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park, (913) 826-3160 ORGANIZED GROUP CAMPING We offer a variety of strength and cardio equipment and a (913) 826-3438 variety of single and family membership options. SHAWNEE MISSION PARK For details, visit www.jcprd.com. Not-For-Profit organized youth groups only(Noon to Noon timeframe) Johnson County residents...... $25 per day Nonresidents...... $35 per day Help Us Make a Greener Johnson County! Refundable security deposit for key (residents & nonresidents)...... $20 Recycling bins for plastic bottles and aluminum cans TIMBERRIDGE ADVENTURE CENTER (913) 856-8849 are located at all park shelters in JCPRD parks. Please place all waste materials in the correct recycling bin For organized groups on weekends from September through or trash receptacle or take it with you. In addition, April only. Per night...... $5 per person or $100 minimum Paper Retriever bins from Abitibi are available to Nonresidents...... $6 per person or $100 minimum collect mixed paper at Antioch and Shawnee Mission ( A discount is available if campers also participate in the parks. The bins accept newspapers, magazines, catalogs facility's challenge course) and all types of loose paper with the exceptions of brightly-colored Refundable damage deposit for key...... $250 paper and cardboard. 62 Information Pages www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 MID-AMERICA SPORTS COMPLEX / MID-AMERICA WEST SPORTS COMPLEX (913) 826-2900 One of the top softball complexes in the country, this 150-acre facility is located at 20000 & 20200 Johnson Drive in Shawnee. The complex includes: • 22 lighted softball fields • 10 stalls of batting cages • 2 full size baseball fields with grass infields • Pro Shop and Clubhouse • 2 multi-purpose fields (soccer, football, and rugby) • Dinger’s restaurant and convenient concessions • Okun Fieldhouse (a 50,000 sq. ft. multipurpose facility that can be used for basketball, volleyball, futsal, and other activities). FACILITIES & RENTALS SOFTBALL SALES U.S.S.S.A. sanctioned softballs are sold at all softball field locations. Softballs used at Mid-America Softball Complex must be purchased at Mid-America, 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee. TOURNAMENTS A variety of slow and fastpitch softball, volleyball, basketball and indoor soccer tournaments are held at the Mid-America Sports Complex and Okun Fieldhouse from late March through mid-October. Teams may play in qualifying, invitational, or other sponsored softball tournaments. For additional information call (913) 826-2900. MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD RENTAL Rentals may be for one time only or on a regular basis. All fees are non-refundable after reservation is made. Fees will be refunded only if reservation is canceled by district. For information regarding the MASC complex and to download district program registration forms and flyers, please visit our websiteat www.jcprd.com or www.kcusssasports.com.

ROOM AND FACILITY RENTALS: MEETINGS, WEDDINGS & MORE! Rentals require nonrefundable reservation and damage deposits. Setup Mildale Farm (913) 826-2957 and cleaning, as well as ample parking at each facility is available. Call See www.mildalefarm.com or call for more information. for detailed room sizes and facility amenities. New Century Fieldhouse (913) 826-2850 Heritage Park Golf Course Green Room (913) 826-2957 Court, field, and room rentals are available. A fully carpeted self-standing building overlooking the golf course accomodates up to 110 guests, and includes wet bar, restrooms and a-v Gym, Court Rentals hookups are available. Alcoholic beverages allowed. Ideal for meetings, The Roeland Park Sports Dome rents court space (see below), as does anniversaries, and retreats. the Okun Fieldhouse (see above). Facility rentals are available on a limited basis for groups desiring school gymnasium space for volleyball The Tomahawk Hills Golf Course Elmridge Room (913) 826-2957 or basketball practice. Call (913) 826-2900 for details. A fully carpeted facility which accomodates up to 120 guests, and is The Theatre in the Park (913) 826-2957 equipped with a wet bar area, restrooms, and golf course views. Alcoholic Located within the theatre complex, The Pavilion seats up to 240 and beverages allowed. Great for tournaments, parties, or catered events. features a large fireplace, restrooms, a serving counter, and a set-up area for TimberRidge Adventure Center (913) 856-8849 caterers. Alcoholic beverages allowed. Show packages are also available. Located adjacent to Kill Creek Park, TimberRidge is perfect for meet- The Roeland Park Community Center (913) 826-3160 ings, corporate retreats, small weddings, family reunions, and birthday The facility features three rooms accommodating 40 - 50 people, multi- parties. The facility features two rental venues; the Welcome Center purpose room with kitchen and stage for groups up to 125, and an outdoor which accommodates up to 80 people, includes a full kitchen, and wood gazebo. Temporary alcohol permits are available. deck overlooking a pond and the Whispering Pines shelter that can ac- commodated groups up to 200 and features a fireplace, barbeque grill and attached restrooms. Temporary alcohol permits are available for the Welcome Center and Whispering Pines Shelter. ROELAND PARK SPORTS DOME 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park, (913) 362-8700 (913) 826-2787 Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center The dome is available for rental and also offers adult basketball Located in the former King Louie building, JCAHC is home to the John- and Volleyball leagues, youth basketball, and soccer clinics. For son County Museum, The Theatre in the Park productions during fall, more information, see the youth sports or adult leagues section of winter, and spring, Fine & Performing Arts Programs, and much more! this catalog or call the facility. Many spaces in the center are available for rental, including: event spaces Rental Fees (Sept. thru April) for 330, 230, or 100; the Black Box Theatre; Rehearsal Studios; Dance 1. Basketball ...... $50 per hour per court Studio; Museum Classroom and Foyer; Board Room; and Art Room. 2. Volleyball Court ...... $35 per hour per court Athletic Field Reservations (913) 826-2900 Rental Fees (May - August) Game fields are available at Heritage Park, Shawnee Mission Park, and 1. Basketball ...... $40 per hour per court Stoll Park, (913) 826-2850. Reservations are required and a fee must 2. Volleyball Court ...... $25 per hour per court be paid in advance.

Information Pages www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 63 Register Early! Register at least one week prior to the starting date of class to ensure enrollment. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.Fees are due at the time of enrollment. FIVE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:  ONLINE: www.jcprd.com  MAIL: JCPRD Registration, 6501 Antioch Road, Shawnee Mission, KS 66202  PHONE: (913) 831-3359 - Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm or (913) 826-3052 - Text Telephone for the deaf & speech impaired  FAX: (913) 831-6336  WALK IN: Registration, Bldg. D, Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam, KS - Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm REGISTRATION POLICIES:

 Resident and Nonresident Fees  Class Transfers

REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION A ten-percent discount is offered for Johnson Class transfers may be made subject to class County residents. This is reflected in our program availability. You may request your transfer at least listings, with the nonresident price labeled and one week prior to the starting date of the class. A listed after the backslash. There are exceptions $5 processing fee will be assessed for each transfer where the price is the same, regardless of residency. requested after this timeframe. Some exceptions Thes listing for those programs will display only are necessary for certain programs and classes. one price. These are noted in the class descriptions.  Confirmations Sent for Online Registrations  Cancellations and Refunds Confirmations and receipts are automatically JCPRD has a proud tradition of providing programs generatedy b JCPRD staff for phone, mail, and and services of the highest quality. If you request fax registrations. Confirmation and receipt can be a refund less than one week prior to the starting requested for online registrations by opening an date of a class, a $5 processing fee will be assessed. account's purchase history and clicking on "email Refund requests made after the class has begun receipt." will be pro-rated and the processing fee will also  Scholarship Program apply.e W reserve the right to cancel classes if Limited recreation scholarships (for Johnson minimum numbers are not met. If JCPRD cancels, County residents only) may be available to offset reschedules, or if the class has reached maximum some of the cost for classes and programs. Some enrollment, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may not qualify for scholarship funds. exceptions are necessary for certain programs Requests should be made at least two weeks prior and classes, and these are non-refundable or may to registering. For information, please call (913) have their own refund policy. These are noted in 831-3355. the class descriptions.  Late Registrations Registration is required prior to class attendance. Enrollment may be accepted after classes begin if RETURNED CHECKS ARE SUBJECT TO spaces i available. Pro-rating of fees will be handled A $30 SERVICE CHARGE! on an individual case basis. We accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover, business/personal checks, money orders/cashier’s checks, or cash

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CPRD is committed to making reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans CPRD With as is Disabilities required committed accommodations to Act.making reasonable Requests must be made two weeks or ten working days J for liable or for responsible be not shall and not is District Recreation & Park County Johnson the that understands he/she that states undersigned The STATEMENT: WAIVER said in participating his/her from or enrolled being or enrolling is participant the which in program the from resulting property to damage or person to injury or illness, any and the holds harmless said Johnson releases and the participant and the forever undersigned, if program, the participant hereby is a minor or under disability, other legal any from County and District, Park & all its Recreation agents claims and employees, of representatives any kind that the participant, or the undersigned or their respec statement. the waiver and understand read I have X______(______)______(______)______Mailing Address: ______Email address: on Card:______Name as Printed  MC VS or DS to fees all Charge C a rd # : acknowledge the Johnson County Park & Recreation District can and may photograph and/or video tape program participants and then use such images, without payment or payment without images, such use then and participants program tive heirs, tape or executors, administrators, assigns video or may have claim to resulting from participation have in and/or said program. NOTICE: photograph By enrolling in may this you hereby program and can District Recreation & Park County Johnson the acknowledge signature.) without invalid is (Registration purpose. lawful other any for or services, or programs facilities, parks, district publicizing of purposes for consideration, other any Address:______Billing ______prior to the start of the program. Please indicate what accommodations are needed are accommodations what indicate Please the start of the program. prior to Information Pages www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 65 68's Inside Sports The Fields (HP) Heritage Park Panzon’s Mexican Restaurant 9111 Flint, Overland Park & (HPGC) Golf Course 8710 Lackman Road, Lenexa 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe 68's Inside Sports The Courts Prairie Life Fitness Center - Olathe 11301 W. 88th Street, Overland Park IBT Inc. Parking Lot 13655 S. Alden, Olathe 9400 W. 55th Street, Merriam (AP) Antioch Park (RPAC/RPCC) Roeland Park 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam Irene B. French Community Center Aquatic Center, Community Center 5701 Merriam Drive, Merriam & Sports Dome Asbury Methodist 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park 5400 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village (JCAHC) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center Shawnee Mission (TAC) The Athletic Club 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park Horizons High School 10440 Marty Street, Overland Park 5900 Lamar Avenue, Mission JCPRD Admin. Building Bass Pro Shop - Independence - same as SMP Shawnee Mission Northwest 18001 Bass Pro Drive, High School Kansas City Ice Center Independence, Mo. 12701 W. 67th Street, Shawnee 19900 Johnson Drive, Shawnee Blue Valley North High School Shawnee Mission West High School 12200 Lamar Ave., Overland Park (KCFC) KC Fencing Center 8800 W. 85th Street, Overland Park

PROGRAM LOCATIONS PROGRAM 9900 Antioch, OP (at BIAV) Blue Valley Rec Activity Center (SMP) Shawnee Mission Park 6545 W. 151st Street, Stanley Kill Creek Park & Lake 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe (BVRC) Blue Valley Rec - Hilltop 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee & Lenexa 7720 W. 143rd St., Overland Park Lanesfield Historic Site 18745 S. Dillie Road, Edgerton California Trail Middle School Spring Hill Civic Center 401 N. Madison, Spring Hill 13775 W. 133rd Street, Olathe (MRCC) Matt Ross Community Center Sunset Building Cedar Lake Village 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park 15325 S. Lone Elm Road, Olathe 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe (MASC) Mid-America Champion Martial Arts Center The Theatre in the Park Sports Complex 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee 10390 Mastin St., Overland Park 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee (Stoll Park) Thomas S. Stoll Element Fitness (MAWSC) Mid-America West 7880 Quivira Road, Lenexa Memorial Park Sports Complex & Okun Fieldhouse 12500 W. 119th St., Overland Park (EM Park/EMNC/EM Nature 20200 Johnson Drive, Shawnee Center) Ernie Miller Park TimberRidge Adventure Center Midwest Martial Arts Academy 12300 S. Homestead Lane, Olathe & Nature Center 7721 W. 151st Street, Overland Park 909 North K-7 Highway, Olathe Tomahawk Hills Golf Course Midwest Nutrition 17501 Midland Drive., Shawnee EverFit 11836 Quivira Road, Overland Park 16200 Midland Drive, Shawnee (TRCC) Tomahawk Ridge Mildale Farm Community Center Gardner Community Center 35250 W. 199th Street, Edgerton 128 E. Park, Gardner 11902 Lowell, Overland Park (MCAC) Mill Creek Activity Center Yoga Fix Studio Genesis Health Club 6518 Vista Drive, Shawnee 6700 W. 110th Street, Overland Park 6124 Johnson Drive, Mission (NCF) New Century Fieldhouse Call or Sign Up to Receive Grace Methodist 551 New Century Pkwy, near Gardner 11485 Ridgeview Road, Olathe Cancellation Information Okun Fieldhouse - same as MAWSC During Inclement Weather, Happy Feet Merriam Page 4 9701 W. 67th Street, Merriam (OPRC) Overland Park Racquet Club Heartland Fencing Academy 6800 W. 91st Street, Overland Park To Register, or for more 10727 El Monte St., Overland Park information on JCPRD programs, please call (913) 831-3359

66 Information Pages www.JCPRD.com (913) 831-3359 JCPRD named best park & recreation agency in the nation!

For the second time in the agency’s life in Johnson County through its The National Gold Medal Awards 60 plus year history, the Johnson high-quality parks, services, and for Excellence in Park and Rec- County Park & Recreation District programs.” reation Management were an- has been presented with the Nation- nounced on Sept. 26 during the al Gold Medal Award, the top honor “The requirements for this award National Recreation and Park in the field of parks and recreation. were tough, and extremely com- Association’s Annual Conference in petitive, and I want the public to New Orleans. “The Gold Medal is the pinnacle know that this award goes to all of award in the park and recreation us,” said Children’s Services Special- The awards are presented by the industry,” said JCPRD Executive ist Jennifer Anderson. “We have American Academy for Park and Director Jill Geller. “It’s our World amazing consumers of our parks Recreation Administration, in part- Series, our Super Bowl. We are ap- and programs - they are supportive, nership with the NRPA. The award’s preciative every day for the support give us amazing feedback, and have Class I, which is for agencies serving we receive from our community, high expectations. They are the a population over 400,000, is the and so we’re thrilled and honored reason we work so hard to provide largest of the five population-based to bring this ‘national champion- high-quality parks, and programs categories. JCPRD was previously a ship’ to the residents of Johnson that are diverse and creative and finalist in 1991, 1993, 1994, and 2016. County. It’s a really big deal to win competitive. I think Johnson The agency earlier won the Gold the Gold Medal Award. It means County as a whole makes a pretty Medal Award in 1995. that, among our peers and judges great team!” who are familiar with the work of park and recreation agencies across the nation, JCPRD has been deemed as the best in the U.S. in the field of park and recreation management!” “This is a time for our community to celebrate knowing that their park and recreation resources are being managed, maintained, and developed by the best in the country,” added JCPRD Deputy Director Jeff Stewart. “The recipe for JCPRD’s success is simply a result of its people. The vision, trust, and support provided by the Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners and Board of County Commis- sioners has JCPRD focused on its purpose to enhance the quality of Here is a small portion of our award-winning JCPRD staff!

Thank you for your ongoing support of our parks, programs, and events! 67 Fishing, nature, and kids go together for Park Police Officer Vanessa Burkholder

If you visit one of JCPRD’s early 2018 Trout Stock- management and conservation with an emphasis in ings in February or March, be sure to look for Park law enforcement. Police Officer Vanessa Burkholder. During one of her classes, two JCPRD Park Police offi- It’s very likely she’ll be the one wearing waders, cers gave a presentation about Native Americans, and standing in the lake, and holding a fish. that put the agency on her radar. “I love stocking the trout because I get to see the Burkholder started kids’ faces light up when they see a fish splash in with JCPRD in 2006, the water, or they get to touch a ‘slimy’ fish for the working in the Reg- first time,” Burkholder said. “I get to hear a lot of istration Depart- fishing stories from the kids, and it’s awesome to ment before join- see them excited about nature. I would love to be ing the Park Police the officer they remember having contact with, in 2008. and later growing up to want to do the same job due to that contact.” In addition to trout stockings, she also After all, it was Burkholder’s contact with Kansas helps teach school park rangers and the influence of her grandfather, a fieldtrip programs firefighter, who led her to this career choice. offered at the Ernie Miller Nature “My dream job, since I was a child, was to be a park Center, including ranger. I spent most of my childhood at Clinton or Archeology Dig, Hillsdale state parks fishing and camping with my Ecology Encounters, and Mysteries, Wonders, and grandparents,” Burkholder said. “I had a lot of con- Myths of Nature, as well as other programs through- tact with the park rangers at Clinton. I remember out the year. getting in trouble for not wearing my lifejacket around eight years old, and the park ranger sternly “It’s important to me to talk to the kids and show told my grandpa to have me put it on or he would them that there are positive interactions with law en- get a ticket. It was at that point that I decided he forcement so that when they feel they are in danger, had a really cool job, even if I did find him a bit they will not hesitate to talk to an officer for help,” scary. My grandpa was a fireman and was always she said. helping people, and I believe it’s because of him that I wanted a job where I could also help those in need.” For information on the 2018 In pursuit of this goal, she graduated from Kansas Trout Program and Spring Break State University with a bachelor’s degree in park Stocking, see page 6.

68 We have so much planned for 2018...you’re gonna love it! Job Opportunities Seasonal Positions For Ages 16 & Up! Throughout the year we have many part-time opportunities in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Here’s a sampling of available positions:

50 Plus Fine Arts (min. age 21) Special Olympics (913) 826-3164 (913) 826-3163 (913) 826-3027 l Art / Hobbies / Crafts Instr. l Fine Arts Instructor (all age groups) l Volunteers to coach various l Aquatics Instructor l Technical Theatre Instructor Special Olympic sports & assist l Cards & Games Instructor l Dance & Music Instructor with evening leisure activities l Fitness & Dance Instructor l Craft Instructor Sports Complexes

Aquatics Mill Creek (913) 826-2900 l Complex Maintenance (913) 432-1377 Activity Center l Concession Worker l Beach Lifeguards (913) 826-2950 l Pool Lifeguards l Youth & Adult Fitness Instructor Sports Turf l New Red Cross Swimming l Gymnastics Instructor Instructor Maintenance l Marina Workers New Century Fieldhouse (913) 782-7625 l and Stoll Park Athletic Turf Maintenance Children’s Soccer, Softball, Football Services (913) 826-2850 l Sports Officials (913) 826-3023 Soccer Referee l Concession Worker l Director (min. age 21) (913) 826-2921 l l Lead Teacher (min. age 18) Park Police Safety Aide Baseball Officials l l Assistant (min. age 16) Basketball Officials (913) 826-3464 l Flag Football Officials l Substitute (min. age 18) (min. age 21) l Volleyball Officials l Preschool (min. age 18 + l Antioch Park ) l Softball Officials 1 yr experience l Streamway Park

Do you have what it takes to join a nationally awarded gold medal team?

Go to jcprd.com for information or to apply online for our seasonal and regular employment opportunities. JCPRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Plan ahead...summer employment is perfect for school teachers and students! 69 JCPRD summer camps offer kids golden experiences!

Start planning your summer with the 2018 edition of the JCPRD Summer Camp Guide, available online after Jan. 22.

Whether your golden summer involves sports or nature, arts or science, leadership or computers, our guide lists more than 50 camp choices for ages three through 18 to help you get the most out of your summer. Camps will take place throughout Johnson County between June and August and include full-day and shorter specialty camp options.

Find out what the buzz is all about!

Don’t forget our Spring Break offerings, see page 16.

Next Catalog Available after March 26 Visit jcprd.com to register, explore, and so much more!