Winter/Spring 2017 January - April Smaller Ballers Class Description | pg. 6 Open Registration Begins Monday, December 5, 8:00am

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Director Paul Simmons’ Welcome

Great move on opening this guide to recreation in Olympia! Inside you will find so many awesome activities for you, your family or your friends. Whether your pursuit is in the area of art, fitness and health, or cultural learning; I know you can find something that will enhance your quality of life. The Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is excited to make this winter a great experience for you and we are eager to help you get connected with us! Give us a call today (as long as it isn’t Sunday) and let’s get started!

Events, Trips & Tours 4 Gentle Holistic Yoga ~ page 25 Park Stewardship Spring Arts Walk Snow Shoe Trip Earth Day Stewardship Event Nisqually Delta Kayak Trip Community Gardens

Preschool 5 Family Playtime Martial Arts Preschool By The Bay Gymnastics Music & Movement Kidz Love Soccer Smaller Ballers Youth & Teen 8 Coding With Kids Magic Tricks & Secrets Bricks 4 Kidz Martial Arts Super Sitters Gymnastics Safe at Home Kidz Love Soccer Mosaic Fun Winter/Spring Break Camps Adult 14 Banquet Rentals Cooking Fitness, Mind & Body at The Olympia Center ~ page 31 Dance & Music Golf Classes Fine Art & Crafts Sports Leagues Essential Oils Open Gyms Specialty Classes Tournaments

Information 28 Parks Information Boards & Commissions Facility & Shelter Rentals Contact Information The “Details” Sign-up Information Become an Instructor

Essential Oil Classes ~ page 21

Satisfaction Guaranteed Unless otherwise noted, If for any reason you are unhappy with all classes and programs a class we will refund your money, will be held at... transfer you to another class or The Olympia Center provide you a credit. 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia See refund policy on page 32. 4 Events, Trips & Tours

Park Stewardship Volunteer Work Parties All Ages Enjoy local parks while being a steward of the environment! The Park Stewardship team hosts fun and engaging volunteer work parties for all ages and abilities in Olympia Parks almost every Wednesday and Saturday, September through June. Learn about local flora and fauna in a hands-on, helpful activity. Projects range from weeding, planting, and invasive plant removal, to trail repair and painting. Tools, gloves and light refreshments are provided. For more information on weekly locations and project details visit olympiawa.gov/parkvolunteer or call 360.753.8365. Work parties are held most Wednesdays and Saturdays. W Jan 4-Jun 7 9:30am-Noon FREE Sa Jan 7-Jun 10 10:00am-1:00pm FREE Various Olympia Parks

SnowPhoto Shoe credit Trips Ane Rasmussen Ages: 12 and up Join our staff on this fun, favorite winter activity. Combining aerobic activity with the fun of walking over snow without sinking in, snowshoeing is easy to learn and great for all ages. Our experienced staff will help you learn the basic skills to make this great sport easier and more enjoyable. Now’s the time to try out this increasingly popular sport on these fun, beginner oriented trips! We will explore Snoqualmie National Forest. Participants will need to bring their own snowshoes. Trips depart from and return to The Olympia Center parking lot. Spring Arts Walk Sa Feb 4 8:00am-4:00pm $69 #4368 All Ages Sa Mar 4 8:00am-4:00pm $69 #4386 Come downtown and celebrate the arts in our community! Experience visual and performing arts in over 120 businesses by hundreds of artists. Special features include hands-on activities, demonstrations Earth Day Stewardship Event and impromptu street performances. This event also includes All Ages the incredible Procession of the Species produced by Earthbound Be green and join our team! The Parks Stewardship program is Productions, www.procession.org For artists, art lovers and the art celebrating Earth Day in style with a fun and exciting work party. curious, this event is a wonderful opportunity to embrace the arts in Come help restore the environment by removing invasive plants and all forms! For more information, call 360.570.5857. planting native trees and vegetation in Priest Point Park! Tools, gloves F Apr 28 5:00pm-10:00pm FREE and light refreshments will be provided. Sign up today for this free Sa Apr 29 Noon-8:00pm FREE event and show your support! Meet at Park Shelter #4. For more Downtown Olympia information, call 360.753.8365. Sa Apr 22 10:00am-1:00pm FREE Priest Point Park, Kitchen Shelter #4 Nisqually Delta Kayak Trip Ages: 12 and up Join Outdoor adventure staff as we explore the Nisqually Delta! Many Community Gardens wildlife species make their home near the mouth of the Nisqually Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation has two community gardens, one River. This location combined with the quiet calmness of kayaking at Sunrise Park and one at Yauger Park. Community Garden Plots are makes this trip the perfect opportunity for you to experience our local available to rent for the public as of Tuesday January 3rd. Standard wildlife. This beginner tour is set in calm, protected and generally garden plots (5’x10’) rent for $25 a year. Each household can have shallow waters. All necessary equipment will be provided. Trip will up to two garden plots. The Garden Applications are available on our depart from the Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation boat house website, or in person at The Olympia Center. For more information, located at the north end of Swantown Marina, 1210 Marine Dr NE, please contact Luke Burns at 360.570.5857 or [email protected]. Olympia. wa.us. Website: www.olympiawa.gov/communitygardens Sa Apr 29 9:00am-4:00pm $69 #4369 Swantown Marina Boathouse, 1210 Marine Dr NE

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Family Playtime Parents and children enjoy interactive playtime opportunities, specifically designed for the age of your child. Sing songs, play games and enjoy a fabulous indoor playground! Family Playtime is a great opportunity for children to play, interact in groups and learn social skills. Parents/ guardians will enjoy old and new friends as you share ideas in this fun class! Classes meet year-round except during Olympia School District breaks, holidays and months of July and August. Mobile siblings must register. Kindergym Ages: 2-5 Monthly fee: $25 for 1st child, $20 for 2nd child Supervisor: Cindy Rambo Kids and parents make new friends and have fun during this playtime in the Olympia Center Gym. Circle time, music and group activities promote your child’s social skills. Everyone also enjoys “trike & bike Friday” when participants may scoot and wheel their favorite vehicle around half the gym while enjoying the indoor playground on the other half. This parent participation class is held year round except Olympia School District breaks, holidays and July and August. Mobile siblings must register. M, W, F 10:10am-11:00am M, W, F 11:10am-Noon

Baby & Toddlergym Ages: 1-24 Months Monthly fee: $22 for 1st child, $18 for 2nd child Supervisor: Cindy Rambo Join us for this fun interactive time for children and their parents/ caregivers. Have a great time playing in our “indoor playground” targeted for children under the age of 2. Enjoy meeting other parents/ caregivers and sharing ideas! This adult participation class is held year round except Olympia School District breaks, holidays and the months of July and August. Mobile siblings must register. M, W 9:00am-9:50am* Tu, Th 9:10am-10:00am Tu, Th 10:10am-11:00am Tu, Th 11:10am-Noon *New days and time slot added.

Music & Movement Preschool By The Bay Ages: 6M-6Y Ages: 3-5 Using a variety of musical instruments, movement, play, song and Learning and fun are fostered through themes, sharing, turn-taking dance, you and your child will have a fun time while enhancing and positive communication. Stories, music, art, games, snack time language, social, physical and intellectual development in your child. and play time will develop your child’s social skills and readiness to Instructor: Sarah Waterhouse learn in this comprehensive school year program. Participants must F Jan 13-Feb 24 9:30am-10:15am $29 #4264 be potty trained. Instructor: Kimari Helmer. Open registration for Fall F Jan 13-Feb 24 10:30am-11:15am $29 #4265 2017 begins May 1. F Jan 13-Feb 24 11:30am-12:15pm $29 #4266 Monthly M, W 9:30am-Noon $120/month F Mar 3-Apr 28* 9:30am-10:15am $29 #4267 Monthly Tu, Th 9:30am-Noon $120/month F Mar 3-Apr 28* 10:30am-11:15am $29 #4268 Preschool Room at Family Support Center, 201 Capitol Way N, F Mar 3-Apr 28* 11:30am-12:15pm $29 #4269 Olympia *No class April 7

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Adult and Tot Gymnastics Ages: 18M-3Y This class will aid in the development of various motor and sensory areas. It is a great way to introduce young children into a learning environment and . . . it’s FUN! Adults will enjoy assisting their child as the instructor leads you and your tot through exercises, games and instruction on the gymnastics equipment. Instructors: Alley Oop Gymnastics Staff W Jan 4-25 6:15pm-6:45pm $28 #4194 Sa Jan 7-28 9:15am-9:45am $28 #4196 W Feb 1-22 6:15pm-6:45pm $28 #4193 Sa Feb 4-25 9:15am-9:45am $28 #4195 W Mar 1-29 6:15pm-6:45pm $35 #4192 Sa Mar 4-25 9:15am-9:45am $28 #4191 Sa Apr 1-29 9:15am-9:45am $35 #4359 W Apr 5-26 6:15pm-6:45pm $28 #4358 Alley Oop Gymnastics gym located at 2643 Mottman Ct SW, Tumwater

Smaller Ballers Preschool Gymnastics Ages: 3-4 We know you will have a fun and exciting look into the sport of gymnastics through this introductory class. It will be a great way for Smaller Ballers you to start learning gymnastics skills, build your strength, enhance Ages: 3-5 your coordination and work on flexibility. The Smaller Ballers program is a series of classes designed to provide Instructors: Alley Oop Gymnastics Staff a positive introduction to sports. Parents & children play together W Jan 4-25 5:30pm-6:00pm $32 #4217 while our coaches use encouragement and enthusiasm to lead activities Sa Jan 7-28 10:00am-10:30am $32 #4213 and drills that build basic sports skills. Some of the sports that will be W Feb 1-22 5:30pm-6:00pm $32 #4216 taught are Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Football. The participants Sa Feb 4-25 10:00am-10:30am $32 #4212 will learn one sport each week. W Mar 1-29 5:30pm-6:00pm $40 #4215 Tu Feb 28-Mar 21 6:30pm-7:15pm $35 #4404 Sa Mar 4-25 10:00am-10:30am $32 #4214 Lincoln Elementary Gym, 213 21st Ave SE Sa Apr 1-29 10:00am-10:30am $40 #4361 Sa Mar 18-Apr 8 10:00am-10:45am $35 #4405 W Apr 5-26 5:30pm-6:00pm $32 #4360 Sa Apr 22-May 13 10:00am-10:45am $35 #4406 Alley Oop Gymnastics gym located at 2643 Mottman Ct SW, Gym at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW Tumwater Martial Arts/Taekwondo Ages: 5 and up Experience an introduction to Taekwondo from award winning U.S. Martial Arts Center. Their emphasis is on building confidence, improving physical fitness and coordination and character development. This is a great class for youth, teens, adults and/or the whole family! Class fee includes uniform. You may register only once through the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. After completing the first month, registration for subsequent classes will be through the Martial Arts Center. Instructors: U.S. Martial Arts Center Staff Tu, Th Jan 3-26 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4260 Tu, Th Feb 2-28 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4259 Tu, Th Mar 2-28 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4258 Tu, Th Apr 4-27 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4366 U.S. Martial Arts Center, Westside Olympia location, 2302 Harrison Ave NW Suite #205 Martial Arts/Taekwondo

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Kidz Love Soccer Learn the fundamentals of soccer through this non-competitive, age-appropriate format. Classes meet once a week and are taught by professional staff in the Kidz Love Soccer method; where the score is “Always Fun-to-Fun!” We place a strong emphasis on overall development and well- being. We’ve incorporated special rules to involve every player! Shin guards are required after first class. Every child will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey!

Tot Soccer Ages: 3½-4 Little tykes will enjoy running and kicking just like the big kids! We will encourage large motor skill development through fun soccer games and introduce small children to the group setting. Each participant will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after first meeting. Sa Apr 22-Jun 17* 3:40pm-4:10pm $92 #4239 Washington Middle School’s backfield, 3100 Boulevard Rd SE *No class May 27

Pre Soccer Ages: 4-5 Mommy/Daddy & Me Participants will have fun and learn the basic techniques of the game; Ages: 2-3½ all while building self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in Introduce your toddler to the “world’s most popular sport!” As you a nurturing environment. Each participant will receive a Kidz Love and your child participate in our fun age-appropriate activities, your Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after first meeting. child will be developing their large motor skills and socialization Sa Apr 22-Jun 17* 4:10pm-4:45pm $92 #4234 skills. The fun happens on the field, and in Mommy/Daddy & Me Washington Middle School’s backfield, 3100 Boulevard Rd SE Soccer, parents are part of the action! Each child will receive a Kidz *No class May 27 Love Soccer jersey. F Jan 20-Feb 17 6:15pm-6:45pm $62 #4242 Soccer 1: Technique & Teamwork Sa Jan 21-Feb 18 4:15pm-4:45pm $62 #4247 Ages: 5-6 Sa Mar 4-Apr 1 4:15pm-4:45pm $62 #4311 Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific The Olympia Center Gym defense, and more! Fun skill games are played at every session. Small- Th Apr 13-Jun 1 6:15pm-6:45pm $92 #4233 sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Each participant Woodruff Park, 1500 Harrison Ave NW will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after Sa Apr 22-Jun 17* 3:00pm-3:30pm $92 #4232 the first meeting. Washington Middle School’s backfield, 3100 Boulevard Rd SE F Jan 20-Feb 17 4:45pm-5:30pm $62 #4243 *No class May 27 Sa Jan 21-Feb 18 2:45pm-3:30pm $62 #4249 Sa Mar 4-Apr 1 2:45pm-3:30pm $62 #4313 Tot/Pre Soccer The Olympia Center Gym Ages: 3½ -5 Th Apr 13-Jun 1 4:45pm-5:30pm $92 #4238 Participants will have fun and learn the basic techniques of the game; Woodruff Park, 1500 Harrison Ave NW all while building self-esteem and learning to follow instructions in Sa Apr 22-Jun 17* 4:45pm-5:30pm $92 #4237 a nurturing environment. Each participant will receive a Kidz Love Washington Middle School’s backfield, 3100 Boulevard Rd SE Soccer jersey. Shin guards are required after the first meeting. *No class May 27 F Jan 20-Feb 17 5:30pm-6:05pm $62 #4244 Sa Jan 21-Feb 18 3:30pm-4:05pm $62 #4250 Sa Mar 4-Apr 1 3:30pm-4:05pm $62 #4314 The Olympia Center Gym Th Apr 13-Jun 1 5:30pm-6:05pm $92 #4240 Woodruff Park, 1500 Harrison Ave NW

Martial Arts/Taekwondo

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Coding With Kids Coders: Level 2 Ages: 7-12 Are you ready to move to the next level? You are if you have graduated from Level 1 or demonstrated an understanding of core programming concepts and ability to build a simple game in Scratch. Students take the core concepts to the next level and begin building more complex projects, e.g. Brick Breaker Game, 2-player Pong Game or Platformer Games. Students begin to learn the foundations of data structures (array-based), algorithms, and game design. Advanced problem solving and code debugging techniques will also be introduced. Instructor: Coding with Kids Staff Tu Jan 10-Feb 28 6:30pm-7:45pm $199 #4160 Tu Mar 7-Apr 25 6:30pm-7:45pm $199 #4161 Coders: Level 1 Ages: 7-12 Do you play games and wonder how they are created? Would you like to build your own computer programs? Come learn how with Coding with Kids! This fun and educational class is great for beginners and students with some prior coding experience who need to strengthen their understanding and utilization of core programming concepts in their programs. Students learn how to create programs, including mazes, games and interactive stories, and how to effectively apply core coding concepts (e.g. conditionals, loops, functions, variables, bitmap and vector graphics editors, animations). We will practice problem solving and learn how to debug programs. Students learn that coding is creative, fun and easy! Instructor: Coding with Kids Staff Tu Jan 10-Feb 28 5:00pm-6:15pm $199 #4254 Tu Mar 7-Apr 25 5:00pm-6:15pm $199 #4255 Bricks 4 Kidz EV3 Robotics using LEGO® Mindstorms Junior Robotics using LEGO® WeDo® Ages: 9-12 Ages: 5-8 Experience the cutting edge of technology with the introduction of How would you like to turn your next LEGO® creation into a robot LEGO® MINDSTORMS EV3 Robotics. Students will be captivated programmed to do exactly what you tell it to do? The Bricks 4 Kidz® as they incorporate the newest generation of motors, sensors and Junior Robotics class offers all the fun of building with LEGO bricks, software by programming their commands directly into the intelligent PLUS the challenge of computer programming! Using drag-and- brick. Test their capabilities by moving an object with a robotic claw, drop icon-based software provides an introduction into the world building a robot that draws, or creating a mouse trap. Bricks 4 Kidz® of computer-programming and robotics that will equip children to endless list of builds are sure to provide the complete fundamental succeed in a technology-based marketplace. This fun, action-packed components of robotics at its best! Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff class combines real-life skills with real-kid fun! Th Jan 12-Feb 16 6:00pm-7:30pm $99 #4164 Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff Th Apr 20-May 25 6:00pm-7:30pm $99 #4333 Th Feb 23-Mar 30 6:00pm-7:30pm $99 #4229 You Said It...

“Quality programming, highly professional, simply fun!” “My son loved the class.” ~ parents of particpants in Bricks 4 Kidz program

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Specialty Classes Magic Tricks and Secrets Workshop Ages: 6 and up Star in your next talent show! Learn the very clever Cut and Restored String, Fantastic Five Card Trick, Fingertip Eyesight, and mind- boggling Clippo Bunny. Some of the tricks are self-working and others require advance preparation, but any one of them can make you the “life of the party!” Learn hands-on from a professional magician, then receive the Magic Tricks and Secrets volume #1 DVD which includes both performance and presentation tips. All materials are included for the class and go home with the apprentice magicians. M Feb 20 10:00am-11:30am $26 #4256 Woodland Creek White House by the Lacey Community Center, 6749 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey

Super Sitters Martial Arts/Taekwondo Ages: 11-16 Ages: 5 and up Boys and girls, come for a day of fun while earning your Super Experience an introduction to Taekwondo from award winning Sitters Certificate. This class covers leadership and the business of U.S. Martial Arts Center. Their emphasis is on building confidence, babysitting: basic care of children, understanding children of different improving physical fitness and coordination and character age groups, safety and first aid. Bring a sack lunch and snack to class. development. This is a great class for youth, teens, adults and/or the Register early to ensure your spot! (Optional Babysitters Activity Kit whole family! Class fee includes uniform. You may register only once available from instructor at class for $20). Instructor: Jaquelyn Ball through the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. After completing Sa Jan 28 9:00am-2:00pm $65 #4284 the first month, registration for subsequent classes will be through the Sa Apr 29 9:00am-2:00pm $65 #4307 Martial Arts Center. Instructors: U.S. Martial Arts Center Staff Tu, Th Jan 3-26 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4260 Safe at Home Tu, Th Feb 2-28 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4259 Ages: 8-12 Tu, Th Mar 2-28 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4258 Learn how to be responsible and safe in any situation. We will cover Tu, Th Apr 4-27 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4366 family communication, first aid, internet safety, gun safety, phone and U.S. Martial Arts Center, Westside Olympia location, 2302 Harrison door safety. Parents are invited back for the last half hour of class for Ave NW Suite #205 a video presentation and discussion. Instructor: Jaquelyn Ball Sa Jan 28 2:00pm-4:00pm $30 #4282 Sa Apr 29 2:00pm-4:00pm $30 #4308 The Olympia Center Sa Mar 18 2:00pm-4:00pm $30 #4283 Woodland Creek White House by the Lacey Community Center, 6749 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey

Mosaic Fun Ages: 6-9 Mosaic is the art of creating images out of little pieces of glass, tile, and, if you want to get modern, buttons and other small items. It helps develop skills in design and color technique. Your child will make two small projects, a mandala, and one of their own choosing. We will also look at pictures of mosaics through history, so they can get an idea of the complexity that can be achieved. Join in for lots of fun! Children should wear old clothes, since we’re using glue. Instructor: Natasha Hays Sa Feb 4 9:30am-1:30pm $35 #4263 Martial Arts/Taekwondo

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Intro to Gymnastics We know you will have a fun and exciting look into the sport of gymnastics through this introductory class. It will be a great way for you to start learning gymnastics skills, build your strength, enhance your coordination and work on flexibility. Instructors: Alley Oop Gymnastics Staff Ages: 5-6 W Jan 4-25 6:00pm-6:45pm $36 #4203 Sa Jan 7-28 9:15am-10:00am $36 #4199 W Feb 1-22 6:00pm-6:45pm $36 #4202 Sa Feb 4-25 9:15am-10:00am $45 #4198 W Mar 1-29 6:00pm-6:45pm $45 #4201 Sa Mar 4-25 9:15am-10:00am $36 #4200 Sa Apr 1-29 9:15am-10:00am $45 #4363 W Apr 5-26 6:00pm-6:45pm $36 #4362 Ages: 7-10 W Jan 4-25 6:45pm-7:30pm $36 #4210 Sa Jan 7-28 9:15am-10:00am $36 #4206 W Feb 1-22 6:45pm-7:30pm $36 #4209 Sa Feb 4-25 9:15am-10:00am $36 #4205 W Mar 1-29 6:45pm-7:30pm $45 #4208 Sa Mar 4-25 9:15am-10:00am $36 #4207 Sa Apr 1-29 9:15am-10:00am $45 #4365 W Apr 5-26 6:45pm-7:30pm $36 #4364 Classes will be held at the Alley Oop Gymnastics gym located at 2643 Mottman Ct SW

Activity Nights The Middle School Activity Nights are an opportunity for Olympia area middle school students to get together for a fun and safe night of activities. Each event is $5 (payable at the door) and runs from 6:30- 8:30pm (unless otherwise noted). Each event is open to students from the hosting school (unless otherwise noted). No registration required, simply show up. Homeschool and private school students wishing to attend should contact Luke Burns at 360.570.5857.

Each event has a number of activities, including fun themes, karaoke, DJ and dancing, gym games, competitions and prizes. The themes are determined by students in partnership with Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation. Themes are typically listed two weeks prior to the event date. If you are a parent/guardian/family member of a middle school student in the Olympia area, we encourage you to volunteer. Volunteering at these events is a great way to meet other parents as well as school administrators. For more information, please see our website at: www.olympiawa.gov/activitynights

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Kidz Love Soccer Learn the fundamentals of soccer through this non-competitive, age-appropriate format. Classes meet once a week and are taught by professional staff in the Kidz Love Soccer method; where the score is “Always Fun-to-Fun!” We place a strong emphasis on overall development and well- being. We’ve incorporated special rules to involve every player! Shin guards are required after first class. Every child will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey!

Soccer 2: Skillz & Scrimmages Ages: 7-10 Kidz will enjoy advanced skill building: dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting in a team play format. Each class will focus on scrimmages that emphasize application of finer technical points. All skill levels are welcome to come enjoy the world’s most popular sport! Each participant receives a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required. F Jan 20-Feb 17 4:00pm-4:45pm $62 #4245 Sa Jan 21-Feb 18 2:00pm-2:45pm $62 #4248 Sa Mar 4-Apr 1 2:00pm-2:45pm $62 #4312 The Olympia Center Gym Th Apr 13-Jun 1 4:00pm-4:45pm $92 #4236 Woodruff Park, 1500 Harrison Ave NW Sa Apr 22-Jun 17* 5:30pm-6:15pm $92 #4235 Washington Middle School’s backfield, 3100 Boulevard Rd SE *No class May 27

Soccer 1: Technique & Teamwork Ages: 5-6 Players will learn dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, and more! Fun skill games are played at every session. Small- sided soccer matches will be introduced gradually. Each participant will receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Shin guards are required after the first meeting. F Jan 20-Feb 17 4:45pm-5:30pm $62 #4243 Sa Jan 21-Feb 18 2:45pm-3:30pm $62 #4249 Sa Mar 4-Apr 1 2:45pm-3:30pm $62 #4313 The Olympia Center Gym Th Apr 13-Jun 1 4:45pm-5:30pm $92 #4238 Woodruff Park, 1500 Harrison Ave NW Sa Apr 22-Jun 17* 4:45pm-5:30pm $92 #4237 Washington Middle School’s backfield, 3100 Boulevard Rd SE *No class May 27

You Said It...

“Coach Alex is great with the kids and makes it fun for them.” “Kids had fun and the instructors were kind and encouraging.” ~ parents of participants in Kidz Love Soccer program

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Winter Break Camps Camp Chills & Thrills Mining & Crafting 2 Ages: 6-9 Ages: 5-12 Participants will enjoy crafts, sports, a different trip each day and tons Steve is jumping for joy as he introduces other members of his of fun! Our veteran camp staff will bring their sense of fun and quality Minecraft® world such as zombies, spiders, and power drills. Whether supervision. Trips may include swimming, bowling, skating and a your child has attended our summer camp or not, reward them with trip to the movie theater. Early drop-off is at 7:30am and children can the creativity and excitement this different camp has to offer, building be picked up as late as 5:30pm. new mob figures, mosaics, and models using® LEGO Bricks and M-F Dec 19-23* 7:30am-5:30pm $155 #4093 Motors. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff Tu-F Dec 27-30* 7:30am-5:30pm $119 #4094 Tu-F Dec 27-30 9:00am-Noon $140 #4046 Daily Drop-in Fee: $40 *Lincoln Elementary: Dec 19-21 & 27-29 Junior Robotics *The Olympia Center: Dec 22, 23 & 30 Ages: 5-12 The Bricks 4 Kidz® Junior Robotics camp offers all the fun of Variety Camp building with LEGO® Bricks and Motors, PLUS the challenge of Ages: 9-12 computer programming using drag-and-drop icon-based software! Make the most of your winter break in the outdoors! Activities may This fun, action-packed week combines real-life skills with real-kid include swimming, rock climbing, tubin’ and sledding, snow shoeing, fun! Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff skating and more! This off-site camp includes transportation to Tu-F Dec 27-30 1:00pm-4:00pm $140 #4047 activity, admission, supervision and instruction. Itineraries and “what to bring” list will be available at time of registration. Variety camp Bricks 4 Kidz All Day departs from Lincoln Elementary school unless otherwise noted. Ages: 5-12 Early drop off starts at 7:30am with late pick up until 5:30pm. It’s all day LEGO® Engineering fun! Enjoy 2 complete Bricks 4 M-F Dec 19-23* 9:00am-4:00pm $179 #4075 Kidz camps, plus early drop off and late pick up, a welcome relief Tu-F Dec 27-30* 9:00am-4:00pm $149 #4076 for working parents. From 9am-12pm kids will awaken the force of *Lincoln Elementary: Dec 19-21 & 27-29 building at Galaxy Far Away Camp and from 1pm-4pm they will fight *The Olympia Center: Dec 22, 23 & 30 crime at Teenage Brick Turtles Camp. Included is supervised open creative build time during early drop off after 8am, late pick up before Galaxy Far Away 5pm and lunch hour (kids bring their own lunches). What a bricktastic Ages: 5-12 deal! Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff This camp is inspired by NASA and STAR WARS; join Bricks 4 M-F Dec 19-23 8:00am-5:00pm $345 #4044 Kidz on an adventurous journey through space! Build historic space program vehicles and fantasy galactic fighters and characters using Bricks 4 Kidz All Day LEGO® Bricks and Motors! Come experience this stellar journey to a Ages: 5-12 galaxy far away! Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff It’s all day LEGO® Engineering fun! Enjoy 2 complete Bricks 4 M-F Dec 19-23 9:00am-Noon $175 #4042 Kidz camps, plus early drop off and late pick up, a welcome relief for working parents. From 9am-12pm kids will get creative at Mining Teenage Brick Turtles & Crafting Camp and from 1pm-4pm they will build and program Ages: 5-12 at Junior Robotics Camp. Included is supervised open creative build Step out of the shadows and fight crime with the Teenage Brick time during early drop off after 8am, late pick up before 5pm and Turtles! Practice engineering as you build the outrageous turtles, their lunch hour (kids bring their own lunches). What a bricktastic deal! wise rat sensei, Master Splinter, the villainous Shredder and his evil Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff Foot Clan using LEGO® Bricks and Motors. Let’s build and play Tu-F Dec 27-30 8:00am-5:00pm $275 #4045 Bricks 4 Kidz style! Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff M-F Dec 19-23 1:00pm-4:00pm $175 #4043

Save the Date! Summer Camp Registration Begins Monday, March 20, 8:00am!

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Spring Break Camps Bricks 4 Kidz Pocket Brick Monsters using Pokémon Ages: 5-12 Get ready for an adventure in the world of Pokémon®! Tap into your inner engineer as we build Dratini, Pikachu, Poké Balls, and more using LEGO® Bricks. Show off your skills as you battle for power in your journey through the Pokémon universe. There will also be opportunities to trade your own Pokémon cards or play Pokemon GO on your phone. Do you have what it takes to become a Pokémon Master? Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff M-F Apr 3-7 1:00pm-4:00pm $175 #4336

Animal Adventure Day Camp Ages: 6-11 Enjoy your week off of school by playing all day! Campers will enjoy playing sports, making crafts, learning new games and taking a different trip each day. Trips may include swimming, Point Defiance Zoo, mini-golf and skating. M-F Apr 3-7 7:30am-5:30pm $155 #4407 Lincoln Elementary Gym, 213 21st Ave SE

Bricks 4 Kidz Bat League Variety Camp Heroes & Villains Ages: 9-13 Have an outdoor adventure this spring break! Activities may include Ages: 5-12 hiking, sea kayaking, swimming, rock climbing and more! Counselor- Enter the dark city where a dangerous jokester and other evil villains to-camper ratio is 1:6 with experienced leaders and expert guides/ wreak havoc. Thankfully there is a bat hero who comes out each night instructors. This off-site camp includes transportation to activity, to fight against these evil-doers! The good guys will ride into action supervision, instruction, admission and related equipment. Itineraries as campers build motorized models of the bat hero’s speedy vehicle and a “what to bring” list available upon registration. Early drop off and cat girl’s sleek motorcycle using LEGO® Bricks and Motors. But starts at 7:30am with late pick up until 5:30pm. keep the bat light searching for the evil jokester’s motorized low rider M-F Apr 3-7 9:00am-4:00pm $179 #4367 vehicle cruising through the city streets as well. Send the bat hero Lincoln Elementary, 213 21st Ave SE swinging on his grappling hook from one skyscraper to the next as he fights crime with his trusty side-kick. Campers will improve their mosaic, Technic, and basic brick building skills and crime-fighting passion in this thrilling camp of bat heroes and villains! Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff M-F Apr 3-7 9:00am-Noon $175 #4335

Bricks 4 Kidz All Day Ages: 5-12 It’s all day LEGO® Engineering fun! Enjoy 2 complete Bricks 4 Kidz camps, plus early drop off and late pick up, a welcome relief for working parents. From 9am-12pm kids will join forces at the Bat League Camp and from 1pm-4pm they will build and catch Pokémon at Pocket Brick Monsters Camp. Included is supervised open creative build time during early drop off after 8am, late pick up before 5 pm and lunch hour (kids bring their own lunches). What a bricktastic deal! Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff M-F Apr 3-7 8:00am-5:00pm $345 #4230

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Cooking Classes

Fiesta! Ages: 14 and up You can do it! Learn to make yummy enchiladas, refried beans and other Mexican-style dishes. Mexican food offers some great flavors for going vegetarian, or you can adapt the recipes for meat or chicken. All supplies and food included in class fee. Don’t forget your apron! Instructor: Barbara Johnson M Feb 27 5:30pm-7:30pm $29 #4301

Pasta for Dinner Ages: 14 and up Enjoy learning to make old-fashioned spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese from scratch, a healthy version of fettuccini alfredo and a vegetarian lasagna! We start with dried pasta and turn it into tasty dishes! Try whole wheat pasta with lots of vegetables to make these dishes healthy carbs! All food and supplies included in class fee. Soups and Stocks Instructor: Barbara Johnson Ages: 14 and up Th Mar 9 5:30pm-8:00pm $29 #4306 Learn to make your own vegetable stock and fish stock, and use each one as the basis for a hearty soup. Share expertise with other class Salads for Lunch members and get hands-on experience in soup making! You can use Ages: 14 and up these stocks as the base for numerous other soups and casseroles. You Are you tired of green salad or looking for an alternative to go with don’t want to miss this class! All supplies and food included in class your soup or sandwich? We will use cucumbers, pasta, rice, carrots fee. Instructor: Barbara Johnson and more to make salads that will add color, variety and nutrition M Jan 9 5:30pm-8:00pm $29 #4304 to your lunch or dinner. All food and supplies included in class fee. Instructor: Barbara Johnson Quick Weeknight Dinners M Apr 17 5:30pm-7:30pm $29 #4303 Ages: 14 and up Come get ideas for dinners that are healthy, from scratch, and can be on the table fast. Use a slow cooker, prepare ahead, or just make things that are fast, but good. Foods will be vegetarian, but ideas can be adapted for meat eaters. Bring your ideas and an apron. All food and supplies included in class fee. Instructor: Barbara Johnson Th Jan 19 5:30pm-8:00pm $29 #4302

Using High-Protein Legumes Ages: 14 and up Learn two cooking methods for beans, prepare and sample lentil soup, bean burritos and old fashioned baked beans. Make a bean burger and you might not miss the meat! Bring your appetite and apron. All supplies and food included in class fee. Instructor: Barbara Johnson Sa Feb 11 12:30pm-4:30pm $39 #4305

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Dance and Music

Hawaiian Dance Introduction to Tap for Adults Ages: 14 and up Ages: 21 and up Learn fundamental Hula steps and hand movements in this fun class Learn or brush-up on basic tap steps and routines. No previous for beginning and continuing students. Some Hawaiian language experience is required. Instructor: Kelly Brand is also incorporated. Detailed descriptions enable students to learn Th Jan 12-Mar 2 7:00pm-8:00pm $46 #4224 complete dance routines during the course. Instructor: Eileen Mumm W Jan 4-Feb 22 6:00pm-7:00pm $42 #4218 Tap Routines W Mar 1-Apr 26 6:00pm-7:00pm $48 #4219 Ages: 21 and up Have you completed Level 1 and/or have at least 1 year of tap Advanced Hawaiian Dance experience? Then this is the class for you! Instructor: Roberta Gray Ages: 14 and up M Jan 9-Feb 27* 6:00pm-7:00pm $35 #4288 For the student who has completed Hawaiian Dance and is ready Th Jan 12-Mar 2 5:45pm-6:45pm $46 #4287 for more! Class is structured to advance the student’s knowledge M Mar 6-Apr 24 6:00pm-7:00pm $46 #4328 beyond basic Hawaiian dance and to maintain proficiency. It is more Th Mar 9-Apr 27 5:45pm-6:45pm $46 #4329 demanding and faster paced for students with previous training. Come *No class January 16 & February 20 join this fun, intermediate level class! Instructor: Eileen Mumm W Jan 4-Feb 22 7:15pm-8:15pm $42 #4135 Adult Ballet for Fitness & Fun W Mar 1-Apr 26 7:15pm-8:15pm $48 #4136 Ages: 21 and up Enjoy this class that includes ballet barre exercises, stretches, dance Beginning Belly Dance steps, music and laughter in a lively, low-impact workout. Ages: 14 and up Instructor: Roberta Gray Burn calories, tone and enjoy plenty of laughs along the way. Th Jan 12-Mar 2 7:00pm-8:00pm $46 #4134 In Beginning Belly Dance, learn sassy traveling steps, graceful Th Mar 9-Apr 27 7:00pm-8:00pm $46 #4331 undulations, playful shimmies, finger cymbals, veil work, zaghareets and more. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing. Hip, scarves, veils and Combo Class: Tap Routines & Ballet for finger cymbals provided. Instructor Amira has belly danced for over Fitness & Fun 20 years, studied with Egyptian masters, and has won national awards Ages: 21 and up in Middle Eastern dance. Her classes celebrate all shapes and ages and Join us for both the Tap Routines class and the Ballet for Fitness & are a ton of fun! Instructor: Amira Fun class. This combo package provides a lower-cost alternative for M Jan 9-Feb 27* 6:00pm-7:00pm $39 #4140 those who would like to participate in both tap and ballet. M Mar 6-Apr 17** 6:00pm-7:00pm $39 #4141 Instructor: Roberta Gray *No class January 16 & February 20 Th Jan 12-Mar 2 5:45pm-8:00pm $85 #4162 **No class April 3 Th Mar 9-Apr 27 5:45pm-8:00pm $85 #4330

Intermediate/Advanced Belly Dance Ages: 14 and up Belly Dance Classes Enjoy the art of belly dancing while building core strength, flexibility and confidence in a fun, supportive environment. The Intermediate/ Advanced Belly Dance class is designed for those who have at least one year of belly dance experience and want to dive deeper into this dance form. Students will also learn group choreographies as well as skills to enhance solo performance. Instructor Amira has belly danced for over 20 years, studied with Egyptian masters, and was a regular performer in the Seattle area, often logging in over 200 performances a year. Instructor: Amira M Jan 9-Feb 27* 7:00pm-8:00pm $39 #4221 M Mar 6-Apr 17** 7:00pm-8:00pm $39 #4222 *No class January 16 & February 20 **No class April 3

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Beginning Guitar II Ages: 13 and up You asked for it, you got it! If you have attended ANY Beginning Guitar classes at any time, you can take this class! Bring your books! If you are missing any written material, we will provide you with a free booklet and the Diatonic Triad Book is available from the instructor for $25 (due at first class). Let’s play guitar! You must provide your own instrument. Instructor: Bill Sweeney Th Mar 2-16 7:20pm-8:40pm $75 #4144 Lacey Maintenance Center, 1200 College Street SE, Lacey

All About Guitar Chords Beginning Guitar Ages: 13 and up Ages: 13 and up After completing any beginning guitar class, you are ready to read and Discover what guitar playing is all about! If you have never played the create chord diagrams. Learn how to be successful at playing basic guitar or can play a little and want to learn more, then this is the class chords through proven techniques for guitar harmony. Required text: for you! You will study proper techniques, melody, harmony and some You should already have a Diatonic Triad Book from the Beginning sight-reading as you and your classmates create an original piece of Guitar class but if not, you can purchase one from the instructor for music together. You must provide your own instrument. A $25 book $25. Instructor: Bill Sweeney fee is due to the instructor at the first class. Instructor: Bill Sweeney Th Mar 23 7:00pm-8:30pm $39 #4137 Th Jan 19-Feb 23 7:30pm-8:40pm $99 #4143 Lacey Maintenance Center, 1200 College Street SE, Lacey Ballroom Dance Classes Ballroom Romantic Slow Dance Swing Retro Rock/Roll, Ages: 14 and up More Basics This easy class in slow and smooth social touch dance includes fun Ages: 14 and up steps in foxtrot, waltz and slow ballroom dance. Learn to be relaxed, Want to learn fun steps in East Coast Swing, Bee Bop, Retro 1950’s comfortable with your dance partner and competent on the dance Rock, Kick Swing and Blues Fusion dance? The Dance Doctor is floor! You will enjoy learning from patient and experienced instructor, in! David Lynch will help you get more confidence and skill to go David Lynch. Partners are suggested but not required and all ages dancing and do more than just get by! Don’t miss this class! Partners welcome. Instructor: David Lynch are suggested but not required and all ages welcome. F Jan 20-Feb 17 6:00pm-6:55pm $39 #4341 Instructor: David Lynch F Mar 3-24 7:00pm-7:55pm $32 #4343 Fast Swing/Rock Basics & Beyond Ages: 14 and up Slow Dance Basics Join us for this easy and fundamental dance class that includes fun Ages: 14 and up steps in East Coast Swing, Rock and Roll, Tap Swing, Blues Slow Join us for this easy dance class and learn fun steps in Foxy Foxtrot, Touch Dance and Charleston. Emphasis is on simple practical moves 1 and 2 Step moves and Blues Fusion dance. This class is sure to give that are easy to remember and will work at any dance situation. you more confidence and skill! Partners are suggested but not required Partners are suggested but not required and all ages welcome. and all ages welcome. Instructor: David Lynch Instructor: Dav Lynch F Mar 31-Apr 21 7:00pm-7:55pm $32 #4346 F Jan 20-Feb 17 7:00pm-7:55pm $39 #4342 Spicy Latin Dances Romantic Slow Tango & Foxtrot Ages: 14 and up Ages: 14 and up Come learn the cool steps in Rumba, Salsa, Bachata and Cha-cha in a The dances for lovers, basics and beyond! This easy continuing slow fun, safe environment. Burn some calories while you learn the simple and smooth social touch dance class includes more tango, foxtrot, practical and easy to remember moves. Partners are suggested but not more variety, free style, slow dance so you can brush up and get ready required and all ages welcome. Instructor: David Lynch for that next big event! Expert instructor David Lynch will show F Mar 31-Apr 21 6:00pm-6:55pm $32 #4345 leading and following tricks and tips to become more competent and comfortable with your partner. Partners are suggested but not required and all ages welcome. Instructor: David Lynch F Mar 3-24 6:00pm-6:55pm $32 #4344

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Fine Arts and Crafts Introduction to Sketchbook Journaling Ages: 16 and up Learn how you can record your life’s journey in a way that is creative and fun! In this class you will learn how to take a blank book and fill it with your own hand-made sketches and writing. Among the sketchbook journaling themes we will explore are the making of dream, travel, gratitude, family history, and everyday journals. You will learn a variety of techniques, styles, creative processes and ideas that you can use in your Sketchbook Journal. No prior drawing skills required. Some supplies included in class fee. Instructor: Rosemary Gilman Tu Jan 17-Feb 14 9:30am-11:30am $69 #4414 Tu Jan 17-Feb 14 6:30pm-8:30pm $69 #4223

Painting with Water Soluble Ceramics Ages: 15 and up Colored Pencils Discover your creative potential in one of our most popular classes! In Ages: 16 and up this 11 week session, explore basic forming and design methods used Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water- in making pottery, and learn to express ideas through hand building, soluble colored pencils can match many watercolor effects plus have wheel throwing and decorative techniques for pottery making. the ability to create colored pencil techniques. Discover this medium’s Continuing student pre-registration for Winter session was November exciting versatility using wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet and 21-December 3. Cost of class includes cost of clay, glazes and firing. much more! At each class you will apply this information to create Instructors: Robin Ewing & Karen Wolstenholme painting studies. Participants bring watercolor paper and watercolor Tu Jan 10-Mar 21 6:00pm-9:00pm $285 #4158 pencils to class along with ideas/sketches for realistic to abstract W Jan 11-Mar 22 6:00pm-9:00pm $285 #4159 paintings. Please download supply list. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Th Jan 12-Mar 23 10:00am-1:00pm $285 #4157 W Jan 18-Feb 8 7:00pm-8:00pm $49 #4271 Th Jan 12-Mar 23 6:00pm-9:00pm $285 #4156 Sa Jan 14-Mar 25 9:30am-12:30pm $285 #4155 Beginning Drawing Ages: 16 and up Life Drawing Drawing is practiced observation and the goal of this beginner’s class Ages: 18 and up is to practice observation through hand eye coordination exercises such Practice drawing models doing gestures and moderate length poses. as contour and adjusted contour line drawing. Upside down drawings Individual instruction is available. Please bring sketching materials. of various images also increase hand eye coordination. Exercises with Instructors: Jan Hansen, Mary Lepingwell, Penny Kelly or Roberta charcoal or graphite sticks aim to increase the skill of representing Zens value and creating depth in a drawing. No prior art experience is W Jan 11-25 7:00pm-9:00pm $44 #4253 required. Bring a soft pencil (4B is good), graphite stick, an eraser and W Feb 1-15 7:00pm-9:00pm $29 #4252 a sketch pad no smaller than 11” x14” to class. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt W Mar 1-15 7:00pm-9:00pm $44 #4251 Th Jan 19-Mar 9 6:00pm-8:00pm $89 #4142 W Apr 5-19 7:00pm-9:00pm $44 #4347

Special Effects Watercolor Ages: 16 and up Each week you will learn and implement a special effect to your watercolor painting-of-the-class-day. Increase skills and have fun experimenting with salt, wax paper, and more. Participants supply their watercolors, brushes and watercolor paper. Supply list will print on registration receipt. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Tu Jan 17-Feb 7 6:00pm-8:00pm $49 #4315

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Mixed Media Painting Ages: 16 and up Mixed Media Painting This class is designed for those who want to add to their art repertoire. Break loose, play and dare to be spontaneous with unconventional materials! Use wire mesh, wood, glass beads, acrylic gel, oil pastels and other material you have saved but didn’t know what to do with! Experiment with techniques like dribbling, splashing or smearing, spattering and other methods to enhance your “creative toolbox” and work more freely. While playful experimentation is encouraged, attention to composition, use of space, concept and other relevant aspects will be explored. A course outline and materials list will be sent upon registration. Participants provide their own acrylic paint, brushes and substrate (canvas board, stretched canvas or other prepared substrate). Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Tu Feb 21-Mar 28 6:00pm-8:00pm $89 #4316

Illustrating Your Interests Ages: 16 and up Drawing skills are taught in conjunction with participant selected subject interest. Participants have the opportunity to design long term projects while also being taught the skills needed to express themselves visually. A variety of media will be used: graphite/pencil, pen & ink, colored pencils, watercolor pencils and a variety of paper Bob Ross Joy of Painting in accord with the media to illustrate the subject matter of your choice. Developing your unique style of illustration from stylized to realistic Ages: 16 and up will be emphasized. Please be thinking about what subject matter you Learn to paint a beautiful landscape using the Bob Ross wet-on-wet would like to illustrate and bring in your own photographs or other technique of oil painting. This method makes painting easy for any images of those subjects. All supplies included in class fee. beginner! Each class you will create a different project and leave with Instructor: Ellen Miffitt a completed masterpiece. All painting supplies included in class fee. W Feb 22-Mar 29 6:00pm-8:00pm $79 #4317 Instructor: Tony Lirette Sa Jan 21 9:00am-3:00pm $69 #4151 Sa Feb 18 9:00am-3:00pm $69 #4150 Sa Mar 18 9:00am-3:00pm $69 #4149 Sa Apr 15 9:00am-3:00pm $69 #4148

Layers of Meaning Ages: 16 and up Participants will be using collage and mixed media materials. The completed project will combine layering text, imagery, textures, and various embellishments. A list of materials to create this personalized mixed media concept will be provided upon enrollment. Participants will be working on a stretched canvas as a base. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Sa Jan 21 9:00am-1:00pm $45 #4323

The Intersection of Write and Draw Ages: 16 and up Illustrating Your Interests Where does drawing end and writing begin? This workshop will start with this question and involve exercises aimed at employing drawing and writing to produce both finished and preliminary ideas. Participants should bring a drawing pad, pencils and erasers. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Sa Feb 11 9:00am-1:00pm $29 #4324

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Paper Crafting 101 - Flowers Ages: 16 and up Would you like to learn various techniques for crafting simple paper into an assortment of beautiful flowers culminating in an amazing bouquet to take home? This class is perfect for anyone that wants to learn to make flowers to decorate their home, give as a gift or even brides-to-be that want an alternative to buying expensive flowers that will wilt in a matter of days. Learn to make roses, lilies, orchids, foxglove and more! Please bring clear glue and scissors. Instructor: Christina Smith Th Mar 9-Apr 13 6:00pm-7:30pm $49 #4380 Shibori Simple Book Making Ages: 16 and up This hands-on class will focus on combining simple book structures to make small art books/journals. Easy to learn bookmaking such as the Japanese stab binding stitch, ribbon and chopstick book and other simple forms will lead students to understand the formal qualities of the book. Book covers will be created using mixed media/collage approach. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Design Principles: An Introduction Th Mar 16-Apr 13 6:00pm-8:00pm $75 #4319 Ages: 16 and up Design is the basis for all other art courses and it includes the elements Spring Equinox Personal Mandala and principles of art. The material will be presented through hands Ages: 16 and up on studio problems in two dimensions. These will cover line, shape, The word “mandala” is a Sanskrit word that is over 2300 years old texture, value and color. Also the topics of balance, unity repetition translated as “circle” or “sacred center.” Circular patterns have been and other principles will be introduced through simple projects. These used throughout time in many cultures, including the Tibetan and exercises will provide you with the tools to create compositions in any Native American, as tools for centering and healing. In this workshop medium. Please bring pencil, eraser and pad of mixed media paper we will explore the history of mandala patterns and you will create (11x14 inch) to first class. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt your own personal mandala, using oil pastel, colored pencil and M Feb 27-Mar 27 6:00pm-8:00pm $69 #4318 collage. Using principles of geometry and symmetry present in nature, along with your own personal creativity, you will come away with Macramé Plant Hanger new knowledge of yourself. This should be a time to let go, play with Ages: 16 and up color and design, and to have fun! Most supplies included in class If you love gardening but don’t have any open space for housing fee. Suggested embellishment list will print on registration receipt. plants, you might think about having a hanging garden where you can Instructor: Ellen Miffitt grow your favorite flowers in small pots hanging from rope hangers. Sa Mar 18 9:00am-1:00pm $29 #4326 In this workshop, you will complete two simple macramé hangers: one using jute and a more complex one using 6mm braided macramé cord. Participants will learn these basic knots: square, half knot, half hitch, double half hitch, lark’s head, overhand and gathering knot. Stylish plant hangers are a great way of giving your house a nice make over while contributing to a cleaner environment. All supplies included in class fee. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Sa Mar 4 9:00am-1:00pm $49 #4325

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Art-full Words Ages: 16 and up Where does the art of collage end and poetry begin? This workshop will start with a short writing exercise and finish by employing collage techniques that incorporate your written word. These collages express the flowing stream of conscious thought and right brain creativity to finish your concept. Supply list provided upon registration. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Tu Apr 11-25 6:00pm-8:00pm $39 #4321

Zen Doodles Ages: 16 and up Calling all artists, doodlers, and pen-wielding daydreamers! Using design principles and elements, participants will create patterns and textures. Finished drawings can be plain black and white or you can add a little color to some or all of your black and white designs. You’ll be surprised at the results! This is a great right brain activity. Supply list will print on registration receipt. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt W Apr 12-26 6:00pm-8:00pm $39 #4320

Shibori Pin Prick Embroidery on Paper Ages: 16 and up The history of embroidery on paper may be traced back to the late Shibori 1700’s when pin pricking was used to adorn cards and enhance Ages: 16 and up painted pictures. The pricking was done from either side which gave Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, a different texture. Also, different size needles and tools were used twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. to create various size holes. A supply list will print on registration Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in receipt. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye in patterns created Th Apr 20-27 6:00pm-8:00pm $29 #4322 by the resistance, and other areas of the cloth that remain white. The technique used in shibori depends not only on the desired pattern, but Drawing on Your iPad the characteristics of the cloth being dyed. All supplies included in class fee. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt Sa Apr 8 9:00am-1:00pm $49 #4327

Drawing on Your iPad Ages: 16 and up Among the many creative apps for iPad’s, there is a wonderful portable non messy way of staying creative on the go! Art Set Pro Edition has the feel of using the real materials. It’s a great way to plan projects, practice sketching and finish pieces to be used for prints. The app cost is approximately $7 and must be downloaded from the Apple App store prior to class. Instructor: Ellen Miffitt M Apr 10-24 6:00pm-8:00pm $39 #4163

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Essential Oil Classes Green Clean with Essential Oils Ages: 16 and up Interested in learning how to replace your toxic household cleaning products with safe, natural, effective and inexpensive, 100% environmentally friendly DIY products with Essential Oils? Join us for this 2 hour class and learn how to rid your entire household and family of harmful and dangerous chemicals, eliminating that negative impact, as well as improving your health and that of the planet so much needed at this time. Supplies included for 1 make and take product of choice. Instructor: Pilar Pelayo M Feb 6 6:00pm-8:00pm $29 #4383

Pet Care with Essential Oils Ages: 16 and up Learn to take care of your pets with the best, safest, most effective, inexpensive products, from remedies to hygiene and grooming products. Animals are extremely sensitive and often are unnecessarily and carelessly exposed to inaccurately labeled pet products that are loaded with toxins, resulting in easily preventable and expensive Essential Oils 101 veterinary visits and bills. Animals respond easily and quickly to Ages: 16 and up Essential Oils, and DIY pet care products are easy to make. You can Come learn what Essential Oils are, how they came about, historical feel sure that you are giving your pet the best care available, and uses in various cultures, and how they are produced today, as well as ensuring a longer, healthier life span for that special family member. their many uses and benefits for the whole family and entire household. Supplies included for 1 make and take product of choice. Learn how to easily and inexpensively make DIY personal care and Instructor: Pilar Pelayo hygiene products that are more effective, healthy, and will make your M Feb 13 6:00pm-8:00pm $29 #4384 home a significantly noticeable haven of wellbeing for all. Supplies included for 1 make and take product of choice. Instructor: Pilar Pelayo M Jan 23 6:00pm-8:00pm $29 #4381

Natural Remedies with Essential Oils Ages: 16 and up Would you like to learn about replacing some or all your OTC and Emergency Kit products with effective, natural, safe and inexpensive natural remedies made with Essential Oils? Rid your bathroom cabinet of unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals, and replace them with safe and powerful, easy to make DIY toxin free products. Learn to create your new emergency kit for the household, and essentials to bring along on a trip. Supplies included for 1 make and take product of choice. Instructor: Pilar Pelayo M Jan 30 6:00pm-8:00pm $29 #4382

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10 Great Lighthouses in Specialty Classes Washington State Ages: 16 and up Washington State has a long saltwater coastline and interesting lighthouses. This one hour slide tour will take you to 10 of the more picturesque lights. These lights are beautiful pieces of architecture and worth visiting! Handouts include directions. Come along and enjoy a bit of our unique maritime heritage. Instructor: David Kaynor Tu Jan 10 2:00pm-3:00pm $15 #4400 Woodland Creek White House by the Lacey Community Center, 6749 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey

Winter Common Western Washington Birds Ages: 16 and up Join us for a look at 25 of the most common bird species that are found in Western Washington State in the winter. This class is a great starting place for back yard bird watchers. Instructor: David Kaynor Tu Jan 17 2:00pm-3:00pm $15 #4402 Woodland Creek White House by the Lacey Community Center, 6749 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey Beginning Spanish Improv Fundamentals Ages: 18 and up Beginning Spanish Improv is practically the most fun you can have without getting in Ages: 13 and up trouble and is a skill that can be taught. This class teaches the basic Back by popular demand! If you have always wanted to learn Spanish, concepts of improv including: the power of “Yes, and,” the value of now is the time! This non-traditional class will introduce the language making your partner look good and the joy of spontaneity. These are and culture in 8 weeks. Alejandro uses a unique methodology of concepts that will enhance your business and personal life and can Association, Repetition, Memorization and Addition (ARMA) that awaken you to living within the present moment, which is far more helps you learn and/or re-enforce Spanish with everyday questions, rewarding than watching TV. So, climb over your cubicle wall, brush answers and conversational expressions! Notebook and pencil are away the cobwebs and try something new and fun! encouraged. Instructor: Alejandro Rugarcia Instructor: Daniel Knutson-Bradac W Jan 25-Apr 12 5:30pm-6:30pm $89 #4146 M Jan 23-Feb 13 7:00pm-9:00pm $39 #4220 Spanish Follow-up, Intermediate 3 Great Floods of Washington’s Past Ages: 13 and up Ages: 16 and up Have you already taken Beginning Spanish and are looking for a Take a one hour look at the 3 great floods in Washington State’s past. non-traditional follow-up Spanish class? This class will challenge You will learn about where to view the formations left behind, how you to use what you have learned in the beginning class. In a fun each feature was formed and what you can expect to see. Visual environment, we will address conversation and you will lose your aids and handouts provided. Instructor: David Kaynor, member of fear of using the language in simple conversation. Class will include a Geologic Society of America challenge to memorize the conjugation of verbs. Tu Jan 24 2:00pm-3:00pm $15 #4403 Instructor: Alejandro Rugarcia Woodland Creek White House by the Lacey Community Center, W Jan 25-Apr 12 6:45pm-7:45pm $89 #4309 6749 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey You Said It... “Super interesting instructor - loved the class!” Intro to Marine Navigation “Instructor enthusiastic!” Fall Common Birds in Washington“This Stateclass piqued my interest and inspired me to seek out travel adventures.” ~ participants in David Kaynor’s Special Interest Classes

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10 Great State Parks to Camp In Ages: 16 and up Just in time to make your reservations this summer! Let’s go camping! Washington State is very fortunate to have incredible scenery set aside in our state park system. This class will take you to the 10 best state parks for camping all in a one hour slide presentation. Learn the whens, wheres and whys of camping in our great state. In your handout you will receive directions, maps and a calendar of when is the best time to pitch the tent. Come along and let’s go camping. Instructor: David Kaynor Tu Feb 21 6:30pm-7:30pm $15 #4388

10 Great Gardens of Washington Ages: 16 and up This one hour review of 10 great Gardens in Washington State will include locations, best time to view and what is each garden’s Travel Photograpy specialty. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what our beautiful state has to offer! Instructor: David Kaynor Tu Feb 28 6:30pm-7:30pm $15 #4389 Travel Photography Workshop Ages: 16 and up 10 Great Places to See in Seattle Travel photography is a wonderful way to share your experiences Ages: 16 and up with friends and family. More and more, people are taking adventure Get to know the area just an hour north on I-5! It is time to get out travel trips and heading to exotic lands. They are equipped with the and explore via slide show tour, the really great places to check out in latest digital cameras and computer software. However, the results Seattle. Handouts include directions. Instructor: David Kaynor can sometimes be disappointing. Perhaps you just purchased your Tu Mar 7 6:30pm-7:30pm $15 #4357 camera and you aren’t sure what all of those buttons and menus do. SPSCC Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Avenue SE, Lacey You may be wondering, “How can I get the type of images that I see in travel publications and major magazines? What are the secrets to successful travel photography?” Fortunately, the tools have gotten so Introduction to Marine Navigation good that just about anyone get get excellent results. It just takes a bit Ages: 10 and up of understanding of photography principles and the techniques to get Learn the fundamentals so that when the battery dies and technology the most out of your camera. If you want to learn how to master the fails, you can still complete a safe trip. It is always best to understand skills and be able to share your images in creative ways, this course is the basis for any electronic aid. Students will become familiar with for you! Instructor: Brian Walsh nautical charts by learning specific components and vocabulary. Sa Apr 15 9:00am-Noon $35 #4348 Hands on use of actual USGS and NOAA charts, navigational tools and trip scenarios will insure you obtain competency. Instruction gives the learner basic math concepts from a maritime perspective. Voice-Overs...Now is Your Time! Optional supplies: Parallel Rule and Dividers. Instructor: Bill Culliton Ages: 18 and up Tu Mar 7-14 6:00pm-7:30pm $25 #4349 YOU’VE HEARD LISA FOSTER ON TV AND RADIO COMMERCIALS! Now hear Lisa LIVE as she illustrates how YOU could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, and videos! Most people go about it the wrong way. Lisa will show you a unique, outside-the-box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or part-time careers out there! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead! And NOW is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the game changer you’ve been looking for! Lisa Foster’s voice can be heard on commercials and narrations for such clients as: Crest Toothpaste, Intro to Marine Navigation Olay, Café Appassionato, Sleep Train, and LA Weight Loss. Instructor: Lisa Foster W Apr 19 7:00pm-9:00pm $30 #4290

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Fitness, Mind and Body

Martial Arts/Taekwondo Jazzercise Ages: 5 and up Experience an introduction to Taekwondo from award winning U.S. Martial Arts Center. Their emphasis is on building confidence, improving physical fitness and coordination and character development. This is a great class for youth, teens, adults and/or the whole family! Class fee includes uniform. You may register only once through the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. After completing the first month, registration for subsequent classes will be through the Martial Arts Center. Instructors: U.S. Martial Arts Center Staff Tu, Th Jan 3-26 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4260 Tu, Th Feb 2-28 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4259 Tu, Th Mar 2-28 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4258 Tu, Th Apr 4-27 5:20pm-6:05pm $32 #4366 U.S. Martial Arts Center, Westside Olympia location, 2302 Harrison Ave NW Suite #205

RESTART® - Sugar Detox Ages: 14 and up Ready to RESTART®! Part nutritional education, part sugar detox, part Jazzercise support group - an empowering combination! The 5-week Restart® Ages: 16 and up program is a simple, powerful way to give your body a vacation from Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio having to process toxins like sugar. With a 3-week sugar detox built with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen right in, the program focuses on how to use REAL FOOD to boost muscles for maximum fat burn. Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, your energy and cut sugar and carb cravings. Come discover how resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Start dancing good you can feel! Instructor: Kate Greene yourself fit and change the shape for your body today! Tu Jan 10-Feb 7 6:00pm-7:00pm $129 #4281 Instructor: Elaine Petersen Year round Tu, Th 5:15pm-6:15pm Tu, Th 6:30pm-7:30pm Sat 8:15am-9:15am Punch cards are valid for 2 months $45/10 visits punch card Or $65/20 visits punch card Or $10/drop-in

Women’s Fitness Ages: 16 and up This is not an average fitness class…this class ROCKS because of exercise leader Maureen Weems! Mo has been with us over 30 years! Every woman will benefit from this year-round program that improves cardiovascular fitness, agility and flexibility! No matter what condition you’re in, you’ll find someone working at your pace to get in shape with! No black soled shoes in gym please. Hand weights optional. Exercise Leader: Maureen Weems M, W, F 9:00am-10:00am $25 month Women’s Fitness

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Gentle Holistic Yoga Tai Chi Ages: 16 and up Ages: 16 and up This class emphasizes being present in the moment & teaching Why does TIME Magazine call it “the perfect exercise?” And why is students to better connect with life force (prana) through various yoga it claimed to be the most popular workout in the world? After 40 plus postures, breath and relaxation techniques. Students are encouraged years of teaching it, Ron Jorgensen continually finds new answers to to tune into & honor themselves and where they are at, on all levels those questions and he has simplified the learning of it. For the fall (physically, emotionally, spiritually). Each class concludes with a courses, you may find you’ll love the recent bigger than usual steps deep relaxation and students re-entering the world feeling renewed, he’s been able to take in that direction for students--whatever age or replenished and revitalized. Instructor: Anjie Lundell-Kelly condition. Tu Jan 10-Feb 28 5:30pm-6:45pm $64 #4295 Beginning Tu Mar 7-Apr 25 5:30pm-6:45pm $64 #4296 W Jan 25-Apr 12 6:00pm-7:00pm $76 #4285 Th Jan 12-Mar 2 5:30pm-6:45pm $64 #4297 Continuing Th Mar 9-Apr 27 5:30pm-6:45pm $64 #4298 W Jan 25-Apr 12 7:15pm-8:15pm $76 #4286

Golf Classes Our golf classes are taught by Kathy O’Kelly, member of LPGA. Kathy has been listed in two national magazines as a top teacher and recognized by her peers in the LPGA as one of their top 50 teachers. Kathy is dedicated to making the game rewarding, fun, and accessible for everyone! Get a good start on your game; sign up now for golf lessons. Classes are held either at a classroom (TBA) orTumwater Valley Golf Course, 4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE, Tumwater.

Golf and Fitness Beginning Golf Ages: 17 and up Ages: 17 and up Learn more about the golf swing and exercises that will enhance your This class is designed for those of you that know little to nothing about ability for better ball striking. This unique 12-hour class will get you the game, have never played and want to get started. Lesson one is started on appropriate exercises for your golf game and give practical an introduction to the facility, scoring, equipment, clothing, common advice to improve your swing! Fee includes two Saturday classes, terms and will give you a chance to get your questions answered. The eight Monday/Wednesday classes, range fees and a great deal of remaining five lessons are devoted to learning some of golf’s basics. instruction. Participants need to bring their own exercise ball and golf At the completion of your classes, you will receive a free twilight club. Please call Kathy O’Kelly, Nationally Recognized Instructor at round of golf. $20 range fee for range balls payable to golf course at 360.701.2295 if you have questions. first lesson. Instructor: Kathy O’Kelly M, W Mar 6-29 6:00pm-7:00pm and M, W Apr 10-26 5:00pm-6:00pm $99 #4338 Sa Mar 18 & Apr 1 10:00am-Noon $230 #4339 Tumwater Valley Golf Course Classes are held either at a classroom (TBA) or Tumwater Valley Golf Course Next Step Ages: 17 and up Are you ready to move forward with your golf swing? This is the next step in one’s schedule for improvement. It doesn’t matter your level of competence; it only matters that you wish to improve. This course may be repeated! At the completion of your classes, you will receive a free twilight round of golf. $20 range fee for range balls payable to golf course at first lesson. Instructor: Kathy O’Kelly M, W Apr 10-26 6:00pm-7:00pm $99 #4340 Tumwater Valley Golf Course

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Sports Leagues, Tournaments and Open Gyms Programs are held at local school facilities and/or The Olympia Center.

Winter 4 v 4 Volleyball League Ages: 18 and up We offer several divisions of fours v-ball action this Winter including Co-ed, Women’s, Men’s and Reverse Co-ed Leagues! Drop by The Olympia Center or call 360.753.8380 to receive league information. The registration deadline is December 18 and it’s first come, first served! We keep a “Free Agent” list of players looking for a team, so bust a move and “set it up!” Fee: $229 per team Location: TBA Reverse A M Jan 9-Mar 20 6:30pm-10:00pm #4375 Reverse B Major M Jan 9-Mar 20 6:30pm-10:00pm #4376 Reverse B M Jan 9-Mar 20 6:30pm-10:00pm #4377 C Major Tu Jan 3-Mar 14 6:30pm-10:00pm #4373 Women’s A/B Major “Fools of Spring” Volleyball Tournament W Jan 4-Mar 15 6:30pm-10:00pm #4378 Ages: 18 and up Women’s B/C Major It’s back by popular demand...... FOOLS OF SPRING! Our only 4 W Jan 4-Mar 15 6:30pm-10:00pm #4379 v 4 Volleyball Tourney! This annual co-ed tournament offers great Men’s League competition, cool prizes and awesome championship t-shirts! Drop W Jan 4-Mar 22 6:30pm-10:00pm #4374 by The Olympia Center or call 360.753.8380 to register. We have B League Open, B Major, B and C Major divisions. All divisions will be playing Th Jan 5-Mar 16 6:30pm-10:00pm #4371 Reverse co-ed! B Major Sa Mar 25 9:00am-6:00pm $129 #4401 Th Jan 5-Mar 16 6:30pm-10:00pm #4372 Marshall Middle School

Spring 4 v 4 Volleyball League Women’s 7 v 7 Soccer League Ages: 18 and up Ages: 18 and up Fee: $229 per team Location: TBA This is a 7 vs 7 modified field Women’s league. Games will be played Reverse A Saturday mornings at Washington Middle School. There will be no M Mar 27-Jun 12 6:30pm-10:00pm #4395 referees except for the last couple weeks of the season. Games will Reverse B Major be 25 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime. Drop by The Olympia M Mar 27-Jun 12 6:30pm-10:00pm #4392 Center or call to register or to be placed on our “Free Agent” list if Reverse B you’re looking for a team. M Mar 27-Jun 12 6:30pm-10:00pm #4397 Sa Apr 15-Jun 17 9:00am-1:00pm $255 #4412 C Major Washington Middle School Field Tu Mar 28-Jun 13 6:30pm-10:00pm #4393 Women’s A/B Major Women’s Ultimate Frisbee W Mar 29-Jun 14 6:30pm-10:00pm #4398 Ages: 16 and up Women’s B/C Major Our early Spring Ultimate Frisbee league is for women who are looking W Mar 29-Jun 14 6:30pm-10:00pm #4399 to play recreationally. League play begins March 6. Registration and Men’s League payment is due Wednesday March 1. Games are played on Monday W Mar 29-Jun 14 6:30pm-10:00pm #4394 nights at local gyms. This is a great activity to improve your health B League while enjoying some friendly competition playing the popular social Th Mar 30-Jun 15 6:30pm-10:00pm #4391 sport known as “Ultimate.” Teams will be formed prior to the first B Major game. Th Mar 30-Jun 15 6:30pm-10:00pm #4392 M Mar-Apr 6:30pm-8:30pm $30

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Winter Basketball Ages: 18 and up Our Winter leagues begin January 17, 2017. We offer multiple Divisions of play to help promote equal levels of competition in an enjoyable and healthy environment. Registration and payment are due Wednesday, January 4. Games are played on weeknights at local middle school gyms and officiated by two certified referees. This is a great opportunity to improve your health in an engaging team sport like basketball within our community. Sign up your team today! Minimum of 8 games played. T-Th Jan-Mar $659 per team

Spring Basketball Ages: 18 and up Our Spring leagues begin March 28, 2017. We offer several Divisions of play. Registration and payment are due Wednesday, March 15. Games are played on weeknights at local school gyms and officiated by two certified referees. Sign up your team today! Minimum of 8 games played. T-Th Mar-Jun $659 per team

Spring Ultimate Frisbee Ages: 16 and up Coed Summer Softball Last spring we had over 60 players in our adult coed Ultimate Ages: 18 and up Frisbee leagues. Games are played at LBA Park on Sunday evenings Our Spring/Summer Coed Leagues play on Monday, Wednesday, beginning May 7. Once again we will be using the 4-on-4 format that and Friday evenings at Yauger Park starting June 2. We offer both was so successful last year because it is super-fun and gives everyone Competitive and Recreational leagues. Minimum of 14 games played. the opportunity to touch the Frisbee often. You can register to play as Jun-Aug $799 per team a team with your friends, or you can register as a free agent and you will be placed on a team. Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact sport and Men’s Summer Softball it is great way to get exercise and meet new people. Ages: 18 and up Su May-June 5:00pm-8:00pm $30 Our Spring/Summer Men’s Leagues play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Yauger Park starting June 6. We offer both Competitive and Recreational leagues. Minimum of 14 games played. Jun-Aug $799 per team

Senior Open Gym Volleyball/Pickleball Ages: 50 and up Meet other players and get a leg up on the competition by sharpening your skills in these fun pick-up games that are offered year-round. Tu, Th 7:45am-10:00am $2 The Olympia Center Gym

Open Gym Pickleball Ages: 16 and up Connect with others in on our Winter Open Gym Pickleball program. Program times are: 1:15pm – 3:15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, as well as from 11am to 1:30pm on Saturdays. At The Olympia Center. Paddles are not provided. M,T,Th,F,Sa Jan-Apr $3 per person, per session

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Park Amenities Legend

Picnic Tables Swing Set Public Art Volleyball Court Community Garden

Open Field Picnic Shelter Tennis Court Skate Court Pickleball Court

Restrooms Trails Jogging Path Horse Shoes Kayaking

Playground Basketball Court Athletic Fields Bocce Court Wildlife Viewing

Park Name and Address

Artesian Commons - 415 4th Ave E

Bigelow - 1220 Bigelow St NE Bigelow Springs - 930 Bigelow Ave NE

Burri - 2415 Burbank Ave NW

Cooper Crest - 3600 20th Ave NW

Decatur Woods - 1015 Decatur Ave SE

East Bay Waterfront - 313 East Bay Dr NE

Evergreen - 1445 Evergreen Pk Dr SW

Friendly Grove - 2316 Friendly Grove Rd NE

Garfield Nature Trail - 620 Rogers St NW

Grass Lake - 814 Kaiser Rd NW

Harry Fain’s Legion - 2020 Eastside St SE

Heritage Park Fountain - 330 5th Ave SW

Kettle View - 1250 Eagle Bend Dr SE

LBA - 3333 Morse-Merryman Rd SE

Lions - 800 Wilson St SE

Madison Scenic - 1600 10th Ave SE

Margaret McKenny - 3111 21st Ave SE

McGrath Woods - 2300 Cain Road

Mission Creek - 1700 San Francisco Ave NE

Olympia Woodland Trail - 1600 Eastside St SE

Percival Landing - 217 Thurston Ave NW

Priest Point - 2600 East Bay Dr NE

Stevens Field - 300 24th Ave SE

Sunrise - 505 Bing St NW Trillium - 900 Governor Stevens Ave NE

Ward Lake - 2008 Yelm Hwy SE

Watershed - 2500 Henderson Blvd SE

West Bay - 700 West Bay Dr NW

Woodruff - 1500 Harrison Ave NW

Yashiro Japanese Garden - 1010 Plum St SE

Yauger - 530 Alta St SW

For information and a map of our parks, please visit olympiawa.gov/parkmap Discover Olympia’s Parks

Yauger Park Playground

City Parks Information Park Hours Park Shelter Rental Fees Olympia’s Parks open at dawn and close at dusk. Standard Park Fees: Priest Point #2 & Priest Point #3 1-4 hours $26 5-8 hours $47 9-12 hours $58 Heritage Park Fountain Hours October-May Premium Park Fees: LBA, Yauger, Priest Point #1 and #4 1-4 hours $36 5-8 hours $69 9-12 hours $92 Open: Thursday through Tuesday 10:00am-7:30pm Priest Point #1 with the Rose Garden: 1-4 hours $69 5-8 hours $138 9-12 hours $183 Closed Wednesdays for maintenance. June-September For additional information or to check for availability, please Open: Thursday through Tuesday call our customer service team at 360.753.8380. We would 9:00am-Noon, 1:30pm-5:00pm, 6:30pm-9:30pm love the opportunity to help you find the perfect space for your special event. Closed Wednesdays for maintenance. 30 Information

The Harbor House at Percival Landing Located along the east boardwalk, The Harbor House at Percival Landing is a perfect destination for all your small meeting needs.

Hours of Availability Monday through Saturday: 8am to 9pm Sunday: 9am to 5pm Rates $39 an hour $100 refundable deposit 2 hour minimum rental weekdays 4 hour minimum rental weekends

For more information or to schedule a tour please call 360.753.8380

Recreation for Special Populations The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department joins Thurston County Recreation Services in providing opportunities for learning and growth through the experience of recreation and leisure activities. Programs include bingo, daytrips, dances, movies and pizza, sports, fitness and art. For more information, call Thurston County Recreation Services at 360.867.2588 or visit www.thurston-parks.org. The City of Olympia is proud to partner with Senior Services for South Sound at The Olympia Center. Senior Services provides Individuals with different abilities are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of services including classes, support groups, Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department programs. Please nutrition programs, trips and tours and fun events. For more contact our department to discuss how we might best serve your information, please connect with Senior Services for South Sound needs. in the following ways: Phone: 360.586.6181 Website: http://www.southsoundseniors.org Email: [email protected] Or visit our Olympia Senior Center at 222 Columbia St NW

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The Olympia Center

Walk through our doors and you’ll see youth laughing, adults learning and seniors dancing. Whether you want to rent a room, pursue continued education or engage in a family activity, you’ll discover that you are part of a unique and special place.

Just across from Percival Landing, The Olympia Center is centrally located and beautifully situated near Budd Inlet. We offer a friendly and casual atmosphere with programs and spaces to meet your needs. The Olympia Center offers the choice of two certified kitchens, a large event room with stage, eight meeting rooms equipped with tables and chairs, a regulation gymnasium and dedicated parking. Available amenities include A/V equipment, easel/ The Olympia Center Rental Rates whiteboards, podiums and coffee service if desired. Capacity Capacity Room Weekday Saturday w/Chairs w/Tables In addition to recreation classes and private rentals, The Olympia Center is home to many pieces of Multi-Purpose $99/hr* with a public art including the “Olympia Salmon Run” by Rooms $99/hr 4 hr minimum or 300 250 various artists and “Macchia” by Dale Chihuly. So ABC $772 8am-5pm much to see and do, you will have to discover it for yourself. MP-A $68/hr Call 180 150

MP-B $34/hr Call 80 75

MP-C (stage) $17/hr Call 25 20 Meeting $17/hr $17/hr 20-30 15-25 Rooms Small Kitchen $19/hr $19/hr N/A N/A

Main Kitchen $32/hr $32/hr N/A N/A

Gymnasium $27/hr $27/hr N/A N/A Early Open/ $41.50 N/A* N/A N/A Late Close add l/hr *Rentals of MP-ABC after 10pm Weekdays or 5pm Saturdays are $140.50/hr

Rental Information For The Olympia Center • There is a two-hour minimum on all rentals unless otherwise noted. • Time reserved must be inclusive of set-up and take-down of room. • A $50 refundable deposit is required for any group using the small kitchen, gym, MP-B or a meeting room serving food and/or beverages. • A $150 refundable deposit is required of any group using Multipurpose Room A. • A $300 refundable deposit is required of any group using Multipurpose Rooms ABC or the Main Kitchen. • Use of Main Kitchen requires a pre-event orientation. • Reservations made in person at The Olympia Center or over the phone will be tentatively held for 48 hours. • No reservation may be finalized without full payment including deposit, if required.

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ADA Acommodations Contact Us The City of Olympia does not discriminate against individuals The Olympia Center Ph: 360.753.8380 with disabilities in City services, programs, or activities. The 222 Columbia Street NW Fax: 360.570.5853 City provides reasonable accommodations to the public with Olympia, WA 98501 disabilities. We invite you to contact the Parks, Arts and Recreation Department two (2) weeks in advance of the date a program begins In person and phone assistance is available or forty-eight (48) hours before Parks and Recreation meetings to Monday - Friday 8:00am-7:30pm discuss any special accommodations which may be necessary. Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm The Olympia Center is closed on Sundays. Directions Scholarships Scholarships may be available for qualifying Olympia residents From I-5 Northbound From I-5 Southbound to participate in programs through the Fun Fund. The Fun Fund Exit 105A (Port of Olympia) Exit 105 B (Port of Olympia) is driven solely by donations, and therefore funds are limited and Left at stoplight onto Plum Onto Plum Street occasionally unavailable. For more information, please call our Left on State Avenue Left on State Avenue customer service team at 360.753.8380. Right on Columbia Street Right on Columbia Street 222 Columbia Street NW 222 Columbia Street NW

Olympia School District Many of our activities are made possible because of cooperative Interested in Teaching a use of school district facilities. We extend our thanks to Olympia Class or Workshop? School District #111 School Board and Staff. We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors to teach classes & workshops. Call, stop in or access the instructor application online! You can pick it up at The Olympia Disclaimer Center, 222 Columbia Street NW, call 360.753.8380 and we can Classes and workshops are designed to be useful and informative. mail it out to you, or access the application online at http://www. We do not endorse any products or services that are presented olympiawa.gov/experienceit during the course of the class and/or activity. It is the individual’s responsibility to make informed decisions regarding these issues.

Refunds & Cancellations The Small Print 1. Satisfaction guaranteed! If you are not satisfied with your class, 1. Registration is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. we will refund the full amount if you call before the class meets Minimum and maximum enrollment guidelines are used for a second time. If two classes have passed, we will pro-rate your each program. refund. Refunds are not issued after the third class meeting. 2. Fees must be paid at the time of registration. Make checks 2. Trip and camp refunds (less $5 administration fee) will be payable to City of Olympia. issued only with notification received at least five business days 3. We offer scheduled payment plans for a limited number of prior to the trip/camp. classes. Scheduled payments require a credit card. 3. Sports leagues refunds (less $5 administration fee) will be 4. If a class is full, please ask to be put on the wait list. issued only if requested prior to creation of league schedule. 5. Most class fees include supplies. When additional supplies are 4. Full class refunds (less $5 administration fee) are gladly made if required, lists are available at registration or at the first class. requested 24 hours prior to the first class. 6. Classes with monthly fees are not pro-rated. 5. Classes that fail to meet minimum enrollment may be canceled. 7. If a fee is a hardship, call about our confidential scholarship If a class is canceled because of low enrollment, you will be program “Fun Fund” for City of Olympia residents within the refunded in full. Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation will make Olympia School District boundaries. every effort to give 48 hours advance notice of cancellations. 8. All classes are held at The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW, unless otherwise indicated.

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Mission We provide opportunities for meaningful life experiences through extraordinary parks, arts and recreation. Vision To make a difference by enriching Olympia’s quality of life, being good environmental stewards, strengthening community connection, creating neighborhood identity, fostering artistic expression and beautifying our city. In short, to touch the life of every Olympian in a positive way.

Olympia City Council Olympia’s seven-member City Council sets policy, often by adopting codes (laws), plans, resolutions and standards. The City Council, in turn, hires the City Manager, Steve Hall, to administer the City’s day-to-day business and provide policy advice to the Council.

Members include: Cheryl Selby, Mayor; Nathaniel Jones, Mayor Pro Tem; Jessica Bateman, Jim Cooper, Clark Gilman, Julie Hankins, and Jeannine Roe.

Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee The purpose of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) is to make recommendations to the City Council regarding parks and recreation plans, policies, programs and projects. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee is an advisory board, appointed by the Olympia City Council. Members serve three-year terms. Members include: Jim Nieland, Chair; Alicia Seegers Martinelli, Vice Chair; Kim Bauer, Barbara Benson, Robert Dengel, Candace Jacobs, Brock Milliern, Maria Ruth and Brian Tomlinson.

Olympia Arts Commission The mission of the Olympia Arts Commission is to help enrich the lives of the people of this region by making visual, performing and literary arts vital elements in the life of our community. The Olympia Arts Commission is an advisory board, appointed by the Olympia City Council. Members serve three- year terms. Members include: Marygrace Jennings, Chair; Stacy Hicks, Vice Chair; Susan Aurand, Britta Echtle, Diana Fairbanks, Ron Hinton, Kathy Murray, Katie Nelson and Rick Perry.

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Please make checks payable to City of Olympia Waiver for Participant Credit Card Payment In consideration for the City of Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department accepting my and/or my child’s entry into this class/program, I personally, and on behalf of my child, assume all risks and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activity. I release photographic images to be used for promotion of events and programs. I do further release, absolve and waive any right to bring a claim, action suit, or other proceeding against City of Olympia; the Olympia Parks, Arts Card # and Recreation Department; Olympia School District No. 111; the organizers and or sponsors of the program; or instructors of the program for damages due to any injuries suffered as a result of participation in the program except for the sole Check/Money Order # negligence of the City. In requesting a refund, I understand I will be charged a $5.00 administrative fee for each class or program from which I withdraw. Exp Date CVV # Signature Signature of Participant or Parent/Legal Guardian Date To register, call 360.753.8380 or visit olympiawa.gov/experienceitonline Ultimate- Frisbee

Our Ultimate Frisbee recreation league is for beginners and veterans. Last spring over 60 coed adults took the field. Register as a team or as a free agent. Registration opens in March. May 7 - June 11 Sunday Evenings  LBA Park

Ultimate Frisbee is a great way to get exercise and meet new people. The 4-on-4, non-contact play method is fun for all, giving everyone lots of opportunities to touch the Frisbee. City of Olympia Presorted Parks, Arts & Recreation Standard 222 Columbia Street NW US POSTAGE PAID Olympia, WA 98501 Olympia WA Permit NO. 107

Yauger Park Shelter

LBA Park Shelter Priest Point Park, Shelter 3 Priest Point Park, Shelter 4

Make your rentals now for the Spring & Summer!

The City of Olympia provides picnic shelters for your social gatherings. These covered shelters have water, electricity and barbecues or wood stoves. Shelters are available for reservation at LBA Park, Priest Point Park or Yauger Park. View park shelter availability by visiting olympiawa.gov/parkshelters.

For more information or to reserve a shelter, please call 360.753.8380.