City of Prior Lake Presents Summer Camps 2019 Registration Opens March 1 at 9 am

Find your SUMMER ADVENTURE Something for all ages!

cityofpriorlake.com/recreation Contacts How to Register and Rent City of Prior Lake Recreation Online cityofpriorlake.com/recreation Prior Lake Recreation Programs, trips and events for all ages Department Walk-In Cash, check or acceptable credit/debit Prior Lake City Hall cards (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) About Our Programs 4646 Dakota St. SE welcome at City Hall About Our Rec Leaders We hire only the most enthusiastic, talented recreation Summer recreation camps are for children to participate Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 By Phone With an acceptable credit/debit card leaders for our programs. They are background checked in fun, supervised, outdoor activities during the summer Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm and they receive CPR and First Aid certifications. Our months. Summer Recreation staff provide quality (952) 447-9820; Fax: (952) 447-4245 recreation leaders have a passion for child development WEATHER HOTLINE: (952) 447-9825 FINANCIAL AID recreational experiences that promote healthy living, and spend over 20 hours in training before working at any character building, and teamwork through collaborative [email protected] Financial Aid is available for qualifying residents with financial limitations. Complete a financial aid application, of our programs or events. and active play. Angie Barstad, Recreation Manager, which can be found online. Include the programs desired Apply to be a rec leader today, for more information visit Please note, each camp has specific themed activities (952) 447-9822, [email protected] and amount you can afford. Once your application is cityofpriorlake.com/jobs - deadline to apply is March 27. which will be in addition to traditional camp activities. received by the recreation manager, you will be contacted Kelsey Coy, Recreation Programmer, within 72 hours. (952) 447-9823, [email protected] YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR AGES 3 - 11 REFUNDS LUNCH BUNCH: Lunch Bunch is a “bridge” between Prior Lake Recreation’s morning and afternoon If a registration is canceled by the participant 7 days or programs from 12-12:30pm for many 7-11-year-old camps. Lunch Bunchers bring their own lunch Club Prior - Senior Resource Center more before camp begins, the registration fee is refunded and eat lunch together, with recreation staff, at their park, then enjoy supervised free play until the 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. SE Suite 101 minus a $5 processing fee per person per program. NO afternoon program is ready to begin.Fee is $15 each week. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 REFUNDS are given if a cancelation is requested less than Tuesday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm 7 days before a program begins or when the registration Lesley Young, Recreation Programmer, Senior fee is $5 or less. Refunds will not be given for days missed. WEEK OF JUNE 3-7 WEEK OF JUNE 17-21 Services, (952) 447-9783 Super Soaked Summer (Ages 7-11) Beach Party June 7. Find out how to save $10 on select [email protected] Cool off this summer with days SOAKED Kick off your summer with a Free programs this week online. WEATHER CANCELATIONS Party at Sand Point Beach. in fun and games! Join us for adventures When a program is canceled due to inclement weather, Find details on page 9 Intro to P.L.A.Y. Sports (Ages 4-6) on Prior Lake as we participate in paddle PARENT HANDBOOK no refund is issued. Please call our hotline for up-to-date P.L.A.Y. and Prior Lake Recreation have boarding, kayaking, canoeing, sand A parent handbook is available online containing rules, information at (952) 447-9825. designed a camp to give children a way castle-building, swimming, and so much policies and basic camp information that parents need If a program is canceled BEFORE the program START time WEEK OF JUNE 10-14 to sample a variety of sports. These more! to be aware of before sending their child to programs. participants will receive an e-mail. Camp Samplers camps are led by Active Solutions staff Tues. – Thurs., June 18-20 If a program is canceled DURING the program time, Come to the park for a FREE preview of licensed PE Teachers/Coaches. The 9 am- 3:30 pm $70 INCLUSION participants will receive a phone call. our summer programs. Kids and parents program is planned to engage children in Sand Point Beach Shelter 2 The City is dedicated to providing opportunities for will have the opportunity to meet the learning individual skills, teamwork, and Go Fish (Ages 5-9 with an adult) everyone to be a valued customer and welcomed Recreation Leaders, play a few traditional sportsmanship. Sports include soccer, Children with an adult will have the participant in programs, regardless of ability. Reasonable REGISTRATION DEADLINES camp games, make a craft and make new baseball, lacrosse and football. opportunity to develop fishing skills and accommodations can be made, as needed, which will Registration deadlines are established for each class friends. Session 1, Mondays, June 17- July 15 try their luck at the lake. No experience give the same choices and opportunities that other to help provide a positive experience for program Camp Sampler for Ages 3 & 4 (no program July 1); 9-10 am necessary and all gear will be provided. residents have in our programs. If inclusion services are participants by ensuring appropriate staffing, Tues., June 11, 10-11 am Session 2, Tuesdays, June 18- July 16 Each child will receive a free fishing pole needed, please indicate the participant’s special need supplies and facilities. Please refer to online program Camp Sampler for Ages 5 & 6 (no program July 2); 6-7 pm thanks to a generous donation from the during the registration process. Contact Angie Barstad descriptions to find specific registration deadlines. Wed., June 12, 10-11 am Thomas Ryan Park $45/session family of Kim Boyer. If you miss the registration deadline and the program at (952) 447-9822 three weeks prior to the start of the Camp Sampler for Ages 7 – 11 Prior Lake Patrollers (Ages 3-6) Fri., June 21, 9-10:30 am $15 date is at least two days away and there is space program to discuss strategies for inclusion. Thurs., June 13, 10-11 am Learn how to be a safety hero! At this Lakefront Park OR Crystal Lake Park available, your registration will be accepted with an Paw Patrol themed camp, children will additional $10 late fee. Build It (Ages 7-11) NEW: LATE PICK UP FEE Free Penny Carnival and Music in participate in activities centered around Does your child have a love for building? If a parent/guardian is not on time for picking up the Park June 14. staying safe, including bike safety and Join us for Legos and woodworking. Help participants, a late fee will be assessed. After a WAIT LIST Find details on pages 8 & 9 visits from a school bus driver and the your child build engineering skills and 10-minute grace period, a $1 fee will be charged per When classes have reached their maximum capacity, a police and fire departments! creative thought process while building child per minute. If a parent is 20 minutes late, local law wait list is started and kept in the order of the requests. Neighborhood Park Parties and Tues. – Thurs., June 18-20 Lego projects and a birdhouse. Campers enforcement will be contacted. All fees must be paid Those on the wait list will be contacted if an opening Recs Quest start next week. Ages 3 & 4, 9-11:30 am $45 will take their birdhouse home. before attending the next day of camp. becomes available. Find details on pages 8 & 9 Ages 5 & 6, 12:30-3:30 pm $47 Fri., June 21 12-2:30 pm $25 Memorial Park Lakefront Park 2 cityofpriorlake.com/recreation (952) 447-9820 3 WEEK OF JUNE 24-28 WEEK OF JULY 8-12 WEEK OF JULY 15-19 WEEK OF JULY 22-26 WEEK OF JULY 29-AUG. 2 WEEK OF AUG. 5-9 Sports of All Sorts (Ages 3-6) Waterski Lessons (Ages 7+) Messy Art (Ages 3-6) Water Ski Lessons (Ages 7+) Go Fish (Ages 5-9 with an adult) Your child will learn about different Try beginner to advanced waterski Your artist will explore the world of Try beginner to advanced waterski Children with an adult will have the sports and fundamentals such as track, lessons on Prior Lake this summer. Trevor art and create masterpieces through lessons on Prior Lake this summer. See opportunity to develop fishing skills and bowling, obstacle courses, and other Pope has many years of experience the use of mediums such as paints and full description on page 4. try their luck at the lake. No experience ways to increase their coordination and with training water-skiers at all levels, clay. Watch as imaginations soar and Session 2: Mon. - Wed. July 22-24; necessary and all gear will be provided. agility. beginners to experts. In the event friendships are made in this fun and 9-10:30 am or 10:45 am- 12:15 pm Each child will receive a free fishing pole Tues. – Thurs., June 25-27 of a rain out, make-up lessons are creative camp. Make sure to dress for Watzl’s Beach $150/session thanks to a generous donation from the Ages 3 & 4, 9-11:30 am $45 the Thursday of the session week. the mess! family of Kim Boyer. Ages 5 & 6, 12:30-3:30 pm $47 Participants should bring their own life Tues. – Thurs., July 16-18 Shark Week (Ages 3-6) Mon., Aug. 5, 9-10:30 am $15 Memorial Park jacket; all other equipment provided. Ages 3 & 4, 9-11:30 am $55 Based off the Discovery Channel hit Sand Point Beach OR Jeffers Pond Session 1: Mon. - Wed. July 8-10; Ages 5 & 6, 12:30-3:30 pm $57 show, this camp will be filled with Outdoor Skills and Thrills (Ages 7-11) CIA: Camper Intelligence Agency 9-10:30 am or 10:45 am- 12:15 pm Memorial Park water fun and teach the kids about Justice League (Ages 3-6) This all outdoors camp will teach your (Ages 7-11) Watzl’s Beach $150/session sharks and the ocean. Come in Get your capes ready for a week child skills such as archery, canoeing, Who dunnit? Learn how to be a crime Treat Yourself (Ages 7-11) swimsuits and be prepared to get wet filled with superhero fun! Campers Animal Adventures (Ages 3-6) outdoor cooking, plant identification, solver by exploring the world of secret Treat yourself to three days of relaxation every day! will run, jump, and fly through Do you love all types of animals? Then campfire safety, tent building, fishing, agents and helping to solve a crime. filled camp with stress relieving activities Tues. – Thurs., July 23-25 engaging activities that will test their this is the camp for you! Explore the map reading, knot tying, a visit from Each day will contain activities designed like yoga, meditation, hand massages, Ages 3 & 4, 9-11:30 am $45 superpowers! world’s animals from ants and bears RAD Zoo and many more activities! This to give campers the knowledge and discussing healthy eating habits and Ages 5 & 6, 12:30-3:30 pm $ 4 7 Tues. – Thurs., Aug. 6-8 to yaks and zebras. Campers will learn camp has an optional overnight camp talents necessary to become a super- make-your-own scrubs. Your child Memorial Park Ages 3 & 4, 9-11:30 am $45 about animals from all over the world out at Cleary Lake on Thursday night. skilled sleuth! deserves to be treated to this relaxing Ages 5 & 6, 12:30-3:30 pm $47 through stories, crafts, songs, games, Bring lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, Tues. – Thurs., June 25-27 time as a mid-summer break. A certified Terrific Scientific (Ages 7-11) Memorial Park 9 am- 12 pm $25 and more. The Minnesota Zoomobile group fitness instructor will be at camp Fill up your beakers with excitement swimwear and towel each day. During will be visiting camp on Thursday. on Tuesday. the Thursday overnight at Cleary Lake Lakefront Park as we engage in fun experiments that (Ages 7-11) Tues. – Thurs., July 9-11 Park, participants will pitch a tent and Daytrippers Tues. – Thurs., July 16-18 explore concepts such as friction, It is time to travel to some of our Ages 3 & 4, 9-11:30 am $55 camp out (dinner and light breakfast LUNCH BUNCH (Ages 7-11) 9 am- 12 pm $35 density, and chemistry. With many favorite field trip locations. Tuesday, Ages 5 & 6, 12:30-3:30 pm $57 provided for overnight). Bring bug June 25-27 12-12:30 pm Lakefront Park projects, every day is filled with we head to the Big Thrill Factory Memorial Park spray, water bottle, sleeping bag, pillow, $15 opportunities for creativity, innovation, and Conquer Ninja Warrior Gym for (Ages 7-11) sleepwear, flashlight, and toothbrush/ Archery and Geocaching (Ages 7-11) LUNCH BUNCH and maybe even a little bit of madness! Fun Factory, Time Challenges, Laser Discovery archery and geocaching! July 16-18 12-12:30 pm paste. No electronic devices permitted (Ages 7-11) High Touch Science will help us become Tag, Bumper Cars, and ninja training. Off the Wall Sports at camp. This camp will teach basic archery skills $15 paleontologists, exploring layers of Wednesday we are going to Como Zoo See versions of your favorite sports like Mon., July 29 – Wed., July 31 as well as navigation skills through the earth and handle fossils as well as and Pool for animal exploration and basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball 9:30 am – 2:30 pm geocaching. No experience necessary. leading us in some kitchen chemistry swimming fun. Thursday’s travel is to in a whole new light. Campers will play DIY Crafty Kids (Ages 7-11) Lakefront Park Tues. – Thurs., July 9-11 fun. Bowlero in Lakeville for bowling and limbo basketball, three-sided soccer, Make some wow-worthy crafts that Overnight: Thurs. Aug. 1 – Fri. Aug. 2 9 am- 12 pm $35 Tues. – Thurs., July 23-25 lunch followed by Big Lawn Games in wacky baseball, balloon volleyball and allow kids to be creative with canvases, 3 pm – 8 am other crazy styles of classic sports. Ponds Park painting, clay sculpting, friendship 9 am -12 pm $40 the park. Sign up for the whole week Lakefront Park Cleary Lake Park $150 Tues. – Thurs., June 25-27 LUNCH BUNCH (Ages 7-11) bracelets and more. This is a great for a $30 discount or sign up for an 12:30 - 3:30 pm $25 July 9-11 12-12:30 pm camp for kids who want to do a variety Intro to P.L.A.Y. Sports (Ages 4-6) individual day. LUNCH BUNCH (Ages 7-11) Lakefront Park $15 of projects and craft activities. P.L.A.Y. and Prior Lake Recreation have Tues. – Thurs., Aug. 6-8 July 23-25 12-12:30 pm Tues. – Thurs., July 16-18 designed a camp to give children a 9 am- 3:30 pm Ponds Park $15 Dodgeball Diehards (Ages 7-11) 12:30-3:30 pm $40 chance to sample a variety of sports Full Week Discount Price: $110 Caching, Cooking and Challenges Put your skills to the test at this camp Lakefront Park Individual Day Price Tuesday: $55 (Ages 7-11) Geocaching is modern-day offered in Prior Lake. Camp is led by jam-packed with every dodgeball game STEM Exploration and Innovation licensed PE Teachers/Coaches from Individual Day Price Wednesday: $40 treasure hunting. At camp, you will you could imagine! From the timeless Fire Safety Camp (Ages 6-8) (Ages 7-11) Individual Day Price Thursday: $45 learn geocaching basics and search for This camp includes many safety topics, Active Solutions PE Teachers on Wheels. classic dodgeball to new games such Campers will take off into a world See full description on page 3. delicious treasure. Campers will help first aid, ambulance, water and boat (Ages 7-15) as sprout ball, medic, and trench, your of exploration through hands-on Session 3, Mondays, July 29- Aug. 19; On Target Basic Archery build fire and prepare their own food safety, water fights with the fire hose, This is a basic level archery program days will be filled with ducking, diving, challenges. Experiment, build, and 9-10 am $45 Thomas Ryan Park while staff will handle lighting fire and and, of course, dodging! and so much more. All participants will discover through learning experiences where you will learn proper techniques placing food over fire to cook. Then we Tues. – Thurs., July 9-11 receive a Safety Camp T-shirt and a hot such as building a bridge, engineering and improve skill through instruction feast! There will be some minute to win 12:30-3:30 pm $25 dog lunch. Bring a water bottle, wear towers, and so much more! Are you and games. No experience necessary it challenges to shake things up too. Ponds Park sunscreen and clothes to get wet. ready to innovate? and all equipment is provided. Fri., June 28 Fri., July 19 Tues. – Thurs., July 23-25 Fri., Aug. 9 9:30 am- 12 pm $20 Free Beach Party July 12 9 am – 3 pm $15 12:30- 3:30 pm $40 9-11:30 am $20 Lakefront Park find details on page 9 Lakefront Park Lakefront Park Ponds Park 4 cityofpriorlake.com/recreation (952) 447-9820 5 WEEK OF AUG. 12-16 WEEK OF AUG. 19-23 River Valley Ranch Trip La Semana de Espanol (Spanish Kids vs. Leaders (Ages 7-11) FOR THE ADULTS (18+) (Children 50” or taller - Ranch Week) (Ages 3-6) Let’s finish off a summer of fun with Hola niños! During this camp, kids will one final competition: Kids vs. Leaders. Summer Softball Leagues Requirement) Enjoy an exciting trip Registration for the summer softball season is now open. Games are scheduled to start May 3, weather permitting. These are explore Spanish culture through crafts, Campers will participate in a variety through the woods on horseback. We USSSA sanctioned leagues. Full listing of league rules can be found online atquickscores.com/cityofpriorlake . No refunds after songs, and games as well as learn some of camp games in order to determine will have a picnic next to the horse registration period has ended. Deadline to register is April 8. barn, enjoy crafts and take an hour- colors, letters, and basic phrases. We once and for all who really rules long trail ride. Bring bag lunch. Wear will close out camp with a fun fiesta summer. Co-Rec (Every Other Friday) $425 7 weeks of doubleheaders long pants, closed toed shoes, and Thursday! Tues. – Thurs., Aug. 20-22 Church (Sundays) $725 12 weeks of doubleheaders bring a helmet if you desire one. Tues. – Thurs., Aug. 13-15 12:30- 3:30 pm $40 Mon., Aug. 12 Ages 3 & 4, 9- 11:30 am $50 Lakefront Park Co-Rec Sand Volleyball Leagues 10 am – 2 pm $48 Ages 5 & 6, 12:30- 3:30 pm $52 Get a team together for sand volleyball at Sand Point Beach. Choose to play in the Lower Level League on Tuesdays if you Meet at Lakefront Park Memorial Park are interested in a fun, recreational league or play in the Upper Level League on Wednesdays if you are looking for a more Splatball Trip (Ages 8-15) competitive experience. The 12-week long league play begins the week of May 6 (weather permitting) and ends with single Splatball is a low impact version of elimination playoffs. Each team will play at either 6 or 7 pm each night of regular play. All games are self-officiated. A Co-rec paintball, perfect for children ages 8+. team is made up of 3 men and 3 women. All players must be 18 years or older. Full listing of league rules can be found online The facility is indoors so no need to at quickscores.com/cityofpriorlake. 2019 Volleyball Leagues are sponsored by The Pointe Grill & Bar. worry about the weather, although Team Fee: $175/Team long sleeves, long pants and closed Registration Deadline: April 15 toed shoes are required for play. Fees cover all gear rental and splatballs. Bean Bag League Water Ski Lessons (Ages 7+) Bring a bag lunch and drink. The City of Prior Lake has opened registration for an Adult Bean Bag League. Register as a team of two (two men, two women Try beginner to advanced waterski Fri., Aug. 16 or mixed) for this recreational league. The eight-week league will consist of doubleheaders and games will be played at 6 and lessons on Prior Lake this summer. See 9 am- 2:30 pm $57 6:45 pm on Thursday evenings starting June 6 at Sand Point Beach. Participants must be 18 or older. full description on page 4. Meet at Lakefront Park Team Fee: $45 Session 3: Mon. - Wed. Aug. 12-14; Registration Deadline: May 21 9- 10:30 am or 10:45 am- 12:15 pm Free Music in the Park August 16 Watzl’s Beach $150/session Find details on page 8 Yoga New Location! A regular yoga practice can increase your overall feelings of health, energy and vitality and reduce feelings of stress and tension. The instructor, Lindsy Wilkerson, is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) as well as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor JUNIOR LEADER PROGRAM (Ages 12-15) and Certified Personal Trainer. Pre-Registration is required for all participants. No prior yoga experience necessary, please bring your own mat. Find class and registration information online here. Junior Leaders (JLs) assist Recreation Leaders with • Winter/Spring classes held at Club Prior • Summer classes held at Lakefront Park and Watzl’s Beach programs for children ages 3-6. While assisting, JLs will be building leadership skills, increasing community involvement, providing positive role models and increasing Bunny Yoga and Hoppy Hour knowledge for future job skills. Duties will include helping Bunnies will hop and mosey about the room, lounge on the yoga mats or snuggle up and pose with with check-in and check-out, setting up, participating you! We are partnering with the Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society, Oxbow Animal Health and in and eventually leading activities. We will go over Blue Bunny Ice Cream on this great event. Your bunny is welcome if it is fixed and socialized. The expectations, rules, distribute shirts, and meet staff the yoga class is open to ages 18+. All ages are invited to join us for the Hoppy Hour where you can first day of each session. At time of registration you will socialize with the volunteers and rabbits, learn about cultivating behavioral, medical, social, mental select your session dates and times. Due to limited space, and emotional needs of rabbits and find out more about the opportunities of the adoption process. there is a one session limit per person each summer. Most Saturday, April 6 sessions have a maximum of two participants. 10 – 11 am: Yoga $25/person Ages 18+ (a portion of your registration will go back to the MN Companion Rabbit Society) Cost: $40/person Deadline for all sessions: June 1 Deadline: April 1 11 am – 12 pm: Hoppy Hour (families invited-donations requested) Session 1: June 17-20 & 25-27 Session 2: July 8-11 & 16-18 Session 3: Aug. 5-8 & 13-15 Memorial Park Memorial Park Memorial Park FREE Open Pickleball Pickleball is open to all ages and abilities at Lakefront Park Tennis Courts, May – September (weather permitting). Please AM SESSION TIMES: PM SESSION TIMES: contact Dave Furman with any questions, 612-251-5961 or [email protected] First Monday of each session, 3:30- 4 pm attend staff First Monday of each session, 3:30- 4 pm attend staff • Monday-Friday 8 - 11 am (lessons for beginners at 8 am on Mondays) meeting at City Hall meeting at City Hall • Tuesday-Thursday 6 - 9 pm (lessons for beginners at 6 pm on Tuesdays) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8:45-11:30 am Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12:15–3:30 pm • Wednesday competitive 6 - 9pm Assisting with 3 & 4-year-old program Assisting with 5 & 6-year-old program • Saturday ladder 8-11 am 6 cityofpriorlake.com/recreation (952) 447-9820 7 Public Works Week FREE Beach Parties FOR THE FAMILY Watch for announcements online regarding Public Works Come to the beach for a big party! Activities like face Week, May 19-25. Events may include Kids Day at the painting, wacky hair coloring, games, and crafts will be One of the City of Prior Lake’s missions is to enhance the quality of life for citizens by providing quality services Maintenance Center, a Shred It Event, Curb-Side Clean Up available while supplies last. Kidsdance will also be there which result in a safe and healthy community through recreation and leisure opportunities. The City of Prior and more. with music, contests and more! Limited concessions will Lake hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, bringing people together to foster community be available for purchase with cash only. No lifeguards on identity and pride with fun and exciting activities. Penny Carnival duty. Free Parking during event. BRING YOUR PENNIES to the Kid’s Penny Carnival. Give Friday, June 7, 11 am- 2 pm each game a try to win carnival prizes. Games will include, To find all these events and more, visit our website or Facebook page: facebook.com/CityofPriorLake/ Friday, July 12, 11 am- 2 pm a Hi-Striker, Duck Pond, Plinko, inflatables and more! A Sand Point Beach, 14349 Crest Ave NE food truck will be on site selling food and drinks, please You can help improve your community. This is an invitation to partner with us, promoting your business in bring cash to purchase. Local businesses can get involved conjunction with Prior Lake Recreation events. Find our sponsorship packet here, if you have questions please with this event, contact us at recreation@cityofpriorlake. contact Angie Barstad at [email protected]. com for details. All Ages Welcome Friday, June 14, 4-7 pm Special thanks to the first 2019 Platinum Sponsor for Prior Lake Recreation Events, Lakefront Park, New Market Bank! 5000 Kop Pkwy Thank you to all our 2018 Sponsors; Augustana Regent at Burnsville, Charlie’s on Prior, 2-6 pennies per College Nannies, Sitters & Tutors, Dentists of Savage, Minnesota Mermaid Paddle game – dollar bills Board Rental, New Horizon Academy, Nuvera, Prior Lake Lions Club, Prior Lake Savage will not be accepted Optimist Club, River Valley Church, and The Pointe Grill and Bar. at games! FREE Recs Quest starts June 17 Bring pennies! The Recreation Department’s mascot, Recs, has waddled away Vibe FREE Music in the Park from City Hall and is on the loose! We need your help finding Join us for free live music every Tuesday in March at Club Free concerts are back again! Bands will perform at the him this summer. Here’s what you need to do: Prior. These events are open to all ages and offer dance Lakefront Park Bandshell. Please bring a chair, your friends, 1. Go to Prior Lake City Government’s Facebook page instruction with live music. Vibe is a partnership between dancing shoes and cash for the food truck items. Coolers facebook.com/cityofpriorlake/ Monday-Thursday for a the Scott County Library and the City of Prior Lake. are allowed in the park, but glass containers are not new clue each day! 6:30-7 pm – Dance Instruction permitted. 2. Find Recs, take a photo with him and e-mail it before

7-8:30 pm – Bands • Friday, May 17, 7 pm | The Castaways FREE Neighborhood Park Parties noon each Friday to [email protected]. Recs Prior Lake Recreation staff hosts a free party at different • Tuesday, March 5: Salsa del Soul Back up location, Twin Oaks Middle School will return from his hiding spot Fridays before 9 am. parks through the summer on various Monday evenings. • Tuesday, March 12: Moonlight Serenaders The Castaways’ fast-paced and versatile song selections 3. Each submission will be put into a drawing; one winner Each event is from 6:30-8 pm and there will be crafts, • Tuesday, March 19: Steam Heat range from pop and album artists, classic rock, mood- will be chosen that Friday for a prize! games, a police car and a fire truck (police and fire • Tuesday, March 26: SwingBeat setting ballads and the best of 50’s and 60’s favorites. Each week Recs will be found in a new location in town. Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. SE personnel will attend when available). • Friday, June 14, 7 pm | Red Dirt Road Back up location, Prior Lake High School NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PARTY SCHEDULE FREE Spring-A-Ding Red Dirt Road is one of Upper Midwest’s premier rocking Come out to Lakefront Park to celebrate Spring in Prior Date Location country bands. They put a little bit of a spin on the Lake. Enjoy live magic shows by Kevin Hall who was a semi- Carriage Hills, 14585 Carriage Hills Pkwy. NE standards you know and love, and rock up the new top 40 6/17 finalist on America’s Got Talent 2011, along with a petting country. 6/24 Woodridge, 17170 Toronto Ave. SE zoo, pony rides, face painting, bungy trampolines, make and take crafts with Kidcreate Studio and more. There will • Friday, August 16, 7 pm | Jonah and the Whales 7/8 Northwood Meadows, 2995 Hawk Ridge Rd. NW be food for sale in the park, bring cash for purchasing. The Back up location, Prior Lake High School 7/15 Boudins, 14201 Rutgers St. NE Flower Power 5K Fun Run with ROCK is back. Find more Jonah and the Whales guarantees to bring the party to 7/22 Wilds Park, 5200 Wilds Pkwy. NW information and register on their website,www.rockmn. each performance with non-stop rock, techno, pop, top-40 Check event status on org and classic hits. With costumes, spot-on impersonations, visual effects, and a concert-quality sound and light show, our weather hotline, Saturday, May 4 you won’t know what hit you when you see them! (952) 447-9825 Flower Power 5K Run, 9:30 am Spring-A-Ding, 10:30 am - 1 pm Magic Show Options; 10:45 am, Find these events and more on our website 11:30 am and 12:15 pm Bring a chair or blanket to or Facebook page: watch the show comfortably. facebook.com/CityofPriorLake/ Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Pkwy 8 cityofpriorlake.com/recreation (952) 447-9820 9 Club Prior is a resource and recreation center for ages 55+ and is located at 16210 Eagle Creek Avenue SE, Prior Lake. To register for CLUB PRIOR TRIPS, TOURS & TRAVEL programs, visit our website, click here, or call (952) 447-9783. Club Landmark Travel Show Minnesota Twins Baseball Game Prior is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am – 3 pm. To Showcasing 2019 tours, both domestic and international, Join the YMCA and Club Prior on one of their summer find the most up-to-date information, sign up to receive our bimonthly tailored specifically for Club Prior participants! Come and coach trips to a Minnesota Twins game! Excellent seats are newsletter, the Club Prior Press. Activities and events on pages 10-12 learn and discover what the world has to offer in exciting reserved, and we will go rain or shine. There is plenty of 952-447-9783 are designed for ages 55+ unless otherwise noted. and beautiful tours that you can finally put your dreams to a opportunity to get out of the rain or hot sun if weather is a reality. These travel opportunities are for adults of all ages. factor. Register at Club Prior or the YMCA to reserve a seat When: Tuesday, February 19; 11 am – 12 pm now, remember, where you register is where you board the CLUB PRIOR EVENTS Where: Club Prior bus! Cost: FREE Who: Ages 55+ Forget Me Not: Keeping the End In Spring Tea When: Wednesday, May 15; Time TBD It’s back for the third year in a row! This year Club Prior’s U.S. Bank Stadium Tour Cost: $43 Mind tea will be all about PINK! Dress in your favorite pink outfit U.S. Bank Stadium is not just a location, but an epicenter In partnership with the Scott County Library, Club Prior will Deadline: April 15 and hat if you have one. Bring your tea cup and pot to use of excitement, opportunity, and Minnesota pride. The be hosting an all day event, March 15, with discussions, pan- at the table. Bursting with soft pink decorations, you will Vikings are an important part of our proud heritage and els, resources and activities around Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Twin Pines be wrapped in the comforts of spring time bliss. We will the relationship between the Vikings and the citizens of Lunch will be included and there will be opportunities to serve a variety of teas and heavy appetizers along with a few Minnesota runs deep. Our guided adventure through U.S. Launch Boat Fishing have your wills, directives and questions answered by legal surprises to entertain you for the afternoon. Register early Bank Stadium will give you behind-the-scenes access to the You will have the choice to spend the day at Grand Casino or aids, realtors, and healthcare workers. Join us for a day of as this event will fill fast and there is limited seating. home of the Minnesota Vikings. This is a 90-minute walking take a launch out on Mille Lacs for some afternoon fishing. resources and memories that you will be able to pass on to If you choose the Casino tour, lunch will be on your own Who: Ages 55+ tour so please be prepared for the time on your feet! loved ones! Call or check our website for details! tab at the Plums restaurant inside the casino. If you choose When: Wednesday, May 29; 11 am- 1 pm This is a luxury coach tour in partnership with the YMCA. Who: Anyone affected by Alzheimer’s including the launch with Twin Pines you will have lunch on your tab Where: Club Prior Where you register for this trip is where you load the bus. but not limited to; those with ALZ, caregivers, at their restaurant prior to launching at 1 pm. The boat will Cost: $22 Transportation, tour, lunch and all gratuities included. family members and those wanting to learn more. return at 5 pm. All supplies for fishing are included in your Deadline: May 22 Who: Ages 55+ When: Friday, March 15; 10 am - 2:30 pm When: Wednesday, February 27 price. All participants that choose the fishing option will Where: Club Prior Club Prior Luau Time: Pick up at Club Prior 8:45 am – 3:30 pm need to purchase a one day MN State fishing license Cost: Free Aloha! Join us for a fun and festive Hawaiian luncheon luau Pick up at YMCA 9 am – 3:15 pm Who: Ages 55+ Mashed Potato Bar at Club Prior. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and flip Cost: $75 When: Tuesday, July 23; 8:30 am - 8 pm flops and listen to the sounds of the islands all while you Deadline: February 22 Cost: $50 Grand Casino Tour/ $80 Fishing Tour The ultimate comfort dine on delicious foods from the islands. Deadline: July 5 food finds its way Who: Ages 55+ My Pillow Tour to Club Prior. Take When: Tuesday, June 4; 12 - 2 pm Tour the amazing company “My Pillow” and watch how the Daylily Day Trip the winter chill out Where: Club Prior local American-made pillows are assembled and shipped If you are one that loves daylilies you are in for a gorgeous of the air and join Cost: $8 right in our own back yard! You will even get a small tour! Meet the man who cross breeds and grows the most us for an all you can Deadline: May 31 travel size pillow to take home with you that is perfect for beautiful daylilies in the state. We will tour his gardens and eat mashed potato those long car rides. After the tour we will stop at Turtle’s learn about this highly aromatic flower that only blooms for bar. Toppings such Apple Pie In July for lunch. Transportation, tour, lunch and all gratuities one day. Tour, lunch and transportation are all included. as chicken, cheeses, All American apple pie and ice cream will be served by our included. Who: Ages 55+ shrimp, mushrooms, armed forces as we say thank you this July! Stop by and say Who: Ages 55+ When: Wednesday, July 24; 11 am - 2 pm beef, steamed veggies and gravy. You will have a hard time hello after Club hours to honor Vets. When: Wednesday, March 27; 10:15 am -2:30 pm Cost: $35 making up your mind which combinations to try. We will Who: Ages 55+ Cost: $29 Deadline: July 17 have entertainment too! When: Tuesday, July 9; 3 – 4 pm Deadline: March 22 Who: Ages 55+ Where: Club Prior When: Tuesday, March 19; 11:30 am -1 pm Cost: Free Will Donations Accepted Topgolf Where: Club Prior At Topgolf, there is no pressure to be good. Take a swing, Cost: $6 (Pay at the door) Meat & Greet score some points, share a laugh and have a delicious lunch. Come and “meat” your new City Manager, Michael Plante, Any way you play, it’s a great time for all! Included in the trip Senior Luncheon with an old-fashioned BBQ luncheon! We will be grilling up are transportation in a van, 3 hours of golf with instruction Call the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce or visit their burgers and hot dogs with all the fixin’s. We will also have a from a PGA certified instructor, an All American buffet, all website to find event details, (952) 440-1000. fun meat raffle with the donations going back to Club Prior. you can drink (soda, coffee, tea) and gratuities. Who: Ages 55+ Who: Ages 55+ Who: Ages 55+ Sneak Peak For Fall/Winter Travel: When: Monday, May 6 When: Thursday, July 18; 11:30 am - 1 pm When: Wednesday, April 17; 11 am - 4 pm Betty Dangers, State Capitol, Theatre Tour, and Where: Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave SE Where: Club Prior Cost: $75 Holiday Lights Tour. Cost: To Be Determined Cost: Free Will Donations Accepted Deadline: April 1 10 cityofpriorlake.com/recreation Club Prior: (952) 447-9783 11 CLUB PRIOR EXERCISE COMMUNITY PRESERVATIONS Most exercise classes are FREE and no pre-registration is required. Volunteer with us! Classes are held at Club Prior and are for ages 55+. For a current list of exercise class You can help serve your community by volunteering for special events! The City offers a number of days and times, please call Club Prior and ask for a calendar. volunteer opportunities for community events, including event set up, assisting at games, clean up and more. All people age 12+ are welcome to submit a volunteer application which can be found online at Types of free exercise classes include: cityofpriorlake.com/jobs - Tai Chi If you have questions and for more information you can contact the Recreation Department at - Zumba Gold 952-447-9820 or [email protected]. - Mat/Core Strength - Gentle Yoga - Bars, Bells & Bands Adopt-A-Park and Adopt-A-Project - Line Dance Adopt-a-Park and Adopt-a-Project are Prior Lake public service programs that allow volunteers to have a sense of ownership and pride in a city park and Other classes include: contribute to their community. The programs enable park improvements, save - Morning Stretch ($3/week) precious tax dollars and allow maintenance crews to devote more time and effort to other important efforts. CLUB PRIOR ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES If you have questions and for more information you can contact the Recreation Department at 952-447-9820 or [email protected]. Ongoing activities include Mahjongg, Hand & Foot, 500, Bridge, Dominoes, Memorial Tree and Bench Program Knit & Stitch, Walking Club, Bingo, Monthly Movies and so much more! The Park Bench & Tree Dedication Program allows friends and relatives to honor the memory of a loved one with a unique park 4-hour Driver Improvement Classes bench or tree dedication in one of Prior Lake’s beautiful parks. For more information, contact the Recreation Manager. Call the MN Highway Safety Research Center at 1-888-234- Memorial Tree Pricing: Memorial Beach Pricing: 1294 to get a list of class dates and to register for classes. Classes are held 8:30 am- 12:30 pm and 5:30 - 9:30 pm. There Memorial Tree $300 Memorial Bench are no written or behind the wheel tests. Walk-in registrations $1,500 will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor. Memorial Tree Plaque $225 Who: Ages 55+ Memorial Bench Plaque Where: Club Prior Memorial Plaque Stand $75 $225 Cost: $22 Tree Options: Hackberry, Maple, Linden, Oak, Crabapple, Medicare Counseling Hawthorn and Northern Catalpa Have questions about Medicare? Effective March 1 the Senior Linkage Line will be taking all reservations for Medicare Counseling appointments at the Club Prior location. To make an appointment please call the Senior PARK RESERVATIONS Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433. Foot Care When: 2nd Wednesday/Monthly This foot care clinic will be conducted in 45-minute sessions Where: Prior Lake Library conference room Kop Family Community Garden by appointment only and will provide basic foot care Join the community garden, the Kop Family Community garden, Time: 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm including: foot soak, trimming corns/calluses, foot massage, located at Lakefront Park. There are 50 total plots in the garden, Cost: Free nail trimming and treating ingrown nails. This service is all are 10’ x 20’ in size. Plots can be rented for a season and are provided by Healing Hands For Feet. It would be helpful if Donations filled according to the order of registration. Registration is for the you brought your own towel. People who have not cancelled 2019 season is now open with a limit of one plot per household per Club Prior accepts many donations such as new/used puzzles, at least 24 hours in advance will be charged for their missed household items that can be used for bingo prizes, sealed season. All gardeners are required to attend the Annual Spring Kop appointments. Garden Meeting which will be held on April 17 from 6-7:30 pm at refreshments, craft kits and new greeting cards. Think of When: By Appointment only on February 20, Club Prior before you just toss it out or drop off at Good Will! Fire Station 1. Find the 2019 garden rules here. March 20, and April 24 The Prior Lake Lions Club has a donation box at Club Prior Time: 9 am- 2 pm, schedule a 45-minute appointment for used eye glasses going to those in need. Your donation is Seasonal Rental Fee: Where: Club Prior $45/Resident; $60/Non-Resident much appreciated! Cost: $48 12 cityofpriorlake.com/recreation (952) 447-9820 13 Lakefront Park Enclosed Pavilion & Gazebo Rental Reserve a Community Park Shelter NOW AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND! Rent an open air park shelter for your next event. The Lakefront Park Pavilion is an enclosed building suitable for small weddings, graduation parties, family reunions or meetings. Rental hours for Community Park Shelters at Community Park Shelters for Rent The maximum capacity allowed for a rental group is 150 people, this includes seating for 60 indoor and seating for 90 outdoor. Lakefront Park, Memorial Park and Sand Point Beach Lakefront Park Shelter #1 on the hill by the play structure Available rental hours are 8 am – midnight. Request a tour appointment by calling the Recreation Department. Tours are are from 8 am – 10 pm. Please note, parking is Lakefront Park Shelter #2 by the baseball field (no electric) scheduled Monday - Friday between 8:30 am - 4 pm, minimum of 48-hour notice is required. Reservation details are final once limited at Sand Point Beach, daily parking fees apply submitted. Adjustment to location or date must be made 10 or more days in advance, a fee of $55 is owed at the time of the May 24 - Sept. 2. Rental cancelations due to bad Lakefront Band Shell no tables or chairs adjustment. Reservations are accepted in the current calendar year only. On January 2nd at 9 am, all available dates will be weather must be rescheduled within 60 days. No Memorial Park Shelter #1 by play structure posted for that year. Find the rental policy here. refunds given due to weather. Reservation details Memorial Park Shelter #2 behind baseball field (no electric) are final once submitted. Adjustment to location Enclosed Pavilion Rental Fees: Sand Point Beach, Shelter #1 closer to the parking lot or date must be made at least ten days in advance, Rental fees are charged daily, see pricing below. A damage with a $30 fee owed at time of adjustment. Find the Sand Point Beach, Shelter #2 closer to beach deposit check (due one week after your reservation is rental policy here. made) must accompany all rental fees. All other shelters are available on first-come first-serve basis at no cost. Resident Non-Resident Damage Rental Rates Rental Rates Deposit Shelter Rental Fees Amount Resident FEE: $80/day $150 check Non-Resident FEE: $130/day Monday - $150/day $300/day due with Thursday Prior Lake Civic/Non-Profit FEE: FREE Mon. - Fri. (not available online) rental fees Agencies $80/day Sat. and Sun. $300 check Friday - $300/day $450/day due with Sunday Boat Slips rental fees The City of Prior Lake offers use of public boat slips in long and short term rental periods at Sand Point Beach and Watzl’s Beach on Prior Lake. At each location, there are four seasonal slips, six short term rental slips, and five slips available for daytime use only, first come/first serve basis. See pricing below for each rental period below. Unreserved slips are available for daytime use only first come/first served, daytime use only slips are free to use. Access to all slips is available daily from 5 am -10 pm ONLY. No person is permitted in the park or at an overnight slip outside of park hours. Overnight boat slip rental is not available at Watzl’s Beach: July 4, July 12-15, and August 9-12. Find the short term rental policy here. Short Term Rental Periods, Rates and Requirements Period of Reservation Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee Weekday Period Mon. Noon – Fri. 10 am $70 $90 Weekend Period Fri. Noon – Mon. 10 am $85 $115 Parking Fees Daily fees apply at Sand Point Beach. No overnight parking is permitted. Boat Launch No boat launch at Watzl’s. DNR access at Sand Point and DeWitt. Rental Period Short term rentals require a 3-day minimum notice. Reservations are final once submitted. Adjustments Date Adjustments to location or rental period must be ten days in advance with a $30 fee owed at the time of adjustment. Seasonal Boat Slip Rental The City has eight boats slips designated for seasonal rental, four at Watzl’s Beach and four at Sand Point Beach. The fees for these rentals are Canoe and Kayak Rack Rental $3,500 per slip and reservations begin the first Storage racks at Sand Point Beach and Watzl’s Beach can be reserved for the summer business day of each year. Each household and season. The season is from April 1 – October 15 and registration is now open. No residential address is only allowed to rent one watercraft may exceed 20 feet in length, 36 inches in width and 20 inches in depth. boat slip at any one time. Boat slips are available Watercrafts MUST be secured to assigned rack by owner’s device at the front and only for the watercraft listed on the permit. rear. Find the rental policy here. There is a gate at the end of each dock which Parking is limited at Sand Point Beach, daily parking fees apply May 24 - September 2. will be locked, no one other than the renters and City Staff will have the code for the gate. The Seasonal Rental Fee: boat season will be from ice out as determined $60/Residents; $150/Non-Residents by City staff, through Oct. 13. Find the seasonal rental policy here. 14 cityofpriorlake.com/recreation (952) 447-9820 15 City of Prior Lake PRESORTED STANDARD 4646 Dakota St. SE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 PERMIT NO. 33 PRIOR LAKE, MN

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! For most up to date information, please visit cityofpriorlake.com/recreation. Find upcoming event details listed on pages 8-9. * Designates a FREE event Events can also be found on the city facebook page Date Event Date Event Fri., March 1 Summer Program Registration Mon., June 17 Neighborhood Park Party* Opens Online Mon., June 24 Neighborhood Park Party* Tues., March 5 Vibe* Salsa del Soul Mon., July 8 Neighborhood Park Party* Tues., March 12 Vibe* Moonlight Serenaders Fri., July 12 Beach Party* Fri., March 15 Forget Me Not: Keeping the End in Mind* July 12 & 13 Lakefront Music Fest Tues., March 19 Vibe* Steam Heat lakefrontmusicfest.com Mon., July 15 Neighborhood Park Party* Tues., March 26 Vibe* SwingBeat Thurs., July 18 Club Prior’s Meat & Greet Event Sat., April 6 Bunny Yoga Mon., July 22 Neighborhood Park Party* Wed., April 17 Club Prior’s Topgolf Trip August 8-10 Lakefront Days Sat., May 4 Spring-A-Ding* priorlakechamber.com May 19-26 Public Works Week* Fri., August 16 Music in the Park* Jonah and the Whales Fri., May 17 Music in the Park* The Castaways Sun., Sept. 8 Fire Department Chicken BBQ Wed., May 29 Club Prior’s Spring Tea Sat., Oct. 5 Fall Frenzy* Fri., June 7 Beach Party* Thurs., Oct. 10 Prior Lake Fire Department Open House* Fri., June 14 Penny Carnival Thurs., Oct. 31 Candy Crawl* Fri., June 14 Music in the Park* Red Dirt Road Fri., Dec. 6 DecemBRRR Dazzle*