Registration begins March 9 MyKentParks.com/Register KENT PARKS WELCOMES YOU TO THE 2020 SPRING/SUMMER RECREATION GUIDE LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Hello Everyone! A few things we heard from you: Welcome to the 2020 • All current Kent Parks programs (over 2,500!) were all validated Spring/Summer as important. However, residents want to see more community Recreation Guide! and cultural events and programs, increase opportunities to I am so excited to announce that focus on fitness and health, and create access to nature by the new Recreation Program providing more outdoor programs in parks. Plan for Kent Parks is almost • The top three barriers the community identified that limited complete! The plan provides an their participation in programs are a lack of time to participate, eight-year direction for the Kent inconvenient program times, and topics are not relevant/ Parks Recreation Division and interesting. is directly tied with the City’s strategic planning efforts and budget cycles. This plan is a critical • At least 80% of respondents in both surveys indicated the document in helping us understand and serve Kent’s diverse overall quality of Kent Parks programs as either good or community needs and identifies over ninety strategic actions excellent (Thank You!). to consider and implement, along with establishing a new I am very proud of the Kent Parks staff for all they do for the program performance platform. Kent community and their efforts to enhance Kent’s healthy Over the past year, Kent Parks staff, with the help of nationally aging, growing community connections, as well as making Kent known Parks and Recreation Consultant, PROS Consulting, FUN for everyone and a great place to live for all. The changes Inc., worked directly with community members, commissions, will occur over the next several years as we begin to introduce program participants, advisory groups, partners, school and test new programs, so make sure you take the time to districts, and key stakeholders. At the same time, both an online look through our Recreation Guides (Spring/Summer, Fall, and qualitative survey and a statistically valid general public survey Winter) to see what your family wants to join in on! For those was completed. The surveys focused on what’s working well, interested in learning more, the final plan and all supporting what areas need improvement, what new programs or services data will be available online in March. are needed or desired, what barriers the community faces in In addition to the above, great things are happening throughout participating in programs, and much more. all of Kent Parks with a new marketing and community The plan also updated community demographics, explored engagement plan, new senior programming, capital park new trends in parks and recreation, analyzed cost recovery and improvements to parks and recreation facilities, updates to the fee philosophy, evaluated three years of Kent Parks program and Human Services Strategic Plan, and more. service delivery data and performance, identified underserved populations, completed a market analysis to understand what Visit MyKentParks.com to stay updated so you don’t miss out! other alternative providers were also located within the city Thank you all for your continued engagement and support to help address unmet needs or gaps in services, and more. of Kent Parks! This new plan, which is a national best practice, was built in collaboration with those we serve, and gives us a solid path forward. Julie Parascondola, CPRE Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Kent Parks is Dedicated IN THIS ISSUE to Enriching Lives

We are committed to providing safe and Preschool Programs...... 4 inviting parks and facilities, meaningful and diverse recreational programs, Youth Programs...... 6 cultural activities and human services. Youth/Teen Programs...... 16 Our staff is responsive, positive and ethical in their dedication to delivering: Adaptive Recreation...... 20 Personal Benefits that strengthen self Riverbend Golf Course...... 25 esteem, improve health and promote self sufficiency. Adult Programs...... 26 Social Benefits that bring families Adult Sports & Fitness...... 30 together and unite people within our Parks Planning & Development....32 diverse community. Economic Benefits that welcome new Human Services...... 33 business relocation and expansion which Cultural Arts Programs...... 34 leads to a more productive work force and increased tourism opportunities. Kent Commons...... 40 Environmental Benefits that protect and Adult 50+ Programs...... 41 preserve natural areas, open space and enhance air and water quality. Park Facilities...... 44 Statement of Inclusion Activity Locations...... 45 “Everyone in the City of Kent community Weather Policy...... 46 shall have the opportunity to equally participate in, benefit from, and enjoy Scholarship Information...... 47 the parks and recreation programs and facilities. Our mission is dedicated Registration Information...... 47 to enriching the lives of all persons participating in Kent Parks, Recreation and MyKentParks.com Community Services.” In using City Park Facilities for any adult CONNECT /mykentparks or youth community athletic program, as that term is defined in RCW 49.60.500, no group may discriminate in program WITH @mykentparks participation on the basis of sex. ADA Access US @mykentparks The City of Kent is committed to providing programs and services accessible to individuals with disabilities. Kent Parks Programs are sponsored in cooperation with the Kent School District. Requests for special accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For TDD users, call 1-800-833-6388; Telebraille, 1-800-833-6385 and voice, 1-800-833-6384. This service provided by Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service at no cost except long EARLY REGISTRATION distance charges. Kent Parks offers the opportunity to register in person, by phone, mail-in or online through MyKentParks.com/register. Please see page 47 for more details. Scholarships are available! See page 47 Monday, March 9 at 8:00 a.m.: Registration for Spring/Summer classes for more information on how to apply!

Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 a.m.: Registration for Adaptive Recreation classes (pg 20-24) DIRECTORY Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services For more information, please call 253-856-5000. Department ...... 253-856-5000 TTY (for hearing impaired) ...... 253-833-6388 Scholarships are available! See page 47 for more information. Other Kent Services Kent Community Food Bank . . . . . 253-520-3550 Kent Downtown Partnership . . . . . 253-813-6976 Kent Community Foundation . . . . .253-854-1770 Kent Valley Ice Centre ...... 253-850-2400 ACTIVITIES INDOOR PARK (10 mos–4½ yrs) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30–11 a.m. Come and experience our Indoor Park, a traditional outdoor playground brought inside. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, play with our toys, balls and playground equipment in a dry and safe environment. Parents are required to supervise their children at all times (maximum of three children per adult). Cost is $2 per visit for the first child and $1 for each additional child, or buy a 10-visit pass for $15. Call 253-856-5000 for more information.

March 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 April 1, 2, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 May 5, 6, 7 No Indoor Park: April 7-9

FUN4ME CLASSROOM MUSIC PLAY TIME PALS Bring out the musician inside your child with this fun program that starts your Little Mozart Enjoy time together singing, learning, getting messy and playing in an inclusive preschool class led by on their way to learning rhythm, timing, melody an early childhood specialist. Children will develop friendships with a wide variety of peers, some of and notation. They’ll have fun singing and whom have special needs. Parent participation is required. moving, clapping and tapping with Mozart Mouse, Beethoven Bear and Music Friends. A Ages 20-36 months 71534 Tu 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6/2-7/7 71544 Tu 9:00 am-10:30 am 4/14-5/26 71536 Th 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6/4-7/9 variety of tuned, auxiliary and multicultural 71547 W 9:00 am-10:30 am 4/15-5/27 71539 Tu 11:00 am-12:30 pm 7/14-8/18 percussion instruments will be used during class. 71548 Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 4/16-5/28 CTC C. Staff 6 sess/$42 New material intorduced every quarter and CTC C. Staff 7 sess/$49 students progress at their own pace. 71546 Tu 11:00 am-12:30 pm 4/14-5/26* 71545 M 9:00 am-10:30 am 4/13-5/18 71549 Th 11:00 am-12:30 pm 4/16-5/28 71550 M 9:00 am-10:30 am 6/1-7/6 CTC C. Staff 7 sess/$49 Ages 3 Years - 6 Years 71551 Tu 9:00 am-10:30 am 6/2-7/7 71113 Th 10:30 am-11:30 am 4/16-6/4 71535 W 9:00 am-10:30 am 6/3-7/8 Kent Commons S. Anderson 7 sess/$100 Play Time Pals Plus (Ages 20-36 months) No class 5/28. 71537 M 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/13-8/17 71526 W 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/15-8/19 71538 Tu 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/14-8/18 71543 Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/16-8/20 CTC C. Staff 6 sess/$42 71552 Th 11:00 am-12:30 pm 7/16-8/20 CTC C. Staff 6 sess/$42 No class 5/25

4 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 TEENY WEENY WIGGLERS Music, games, songs, parachute play and dance make this a lively and fun class for parents and toddlers. Ages 18 Months - 3 Months 71860 Th 9:30 am-10:15 am 4/2-6/4 71861 W 9:30 am-10:15 am 7/8-8/12 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$39

MOVEMENT WIGGLES & GIGGLES GYMNASTICS Shake, rattle, roll, tumble and giggle your Our Parent & Tot class (ages 16 months -3 years) is the ideal place to have organized, safe fun exploring way through this fun movement class for movement with your child in a gymnastics environment. In the Preschool classes (ages 3-5 years) your preschoolers. Children will learn simple child will be introduced to basic movement and gymnastics. tumbling and dance techniques. Ages 3 Years - 5 Years Ages 16 Months - 3 Months 71309 M 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 3/30-4/20 71864 Th 10:15 am-11:00 am 4/2-6/4 71306 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 3/28-4/18 71310 M 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 3/30-4/20 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$65 71307 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 4/25-5/16 71311 M 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 4/27-5/18 71308 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 5/30-6/20 71312 M 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 4/27-5/18 71292 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 6/27-7/18 71313 M 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 6/1-6/22 Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$63 71314 M 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 6/1-6/22 MARTIAL ARTS 71293 M 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 6/29-7/20 KEMPO: TINY TIGERS (Ages 4-7) Ages 20 Months - 36 Months 71294 M 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 6/29-7/20 71545 M 9:00 am-10:30 am 4/13-5/18 71284 M 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 8/3-8/24 Kempo is a blend of Karate, Kung Fu and 71550 M 9:00 am-10:30 am 6/1-7/6 71315 M 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 8/3-8/24 71537 M 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/13-8/17 Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$63 Japanese Jiu Jitsu. It incorporates blocking, open 71544 Tu 9:00 am-10:30 am 4/14-5/26 hand techniques and practical kicking. With our 71546 Tu 11:00 am-12:30 pm 4/14-5/26 71316 Tu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 3/31-4/21 safe, friendly environment, your child will gain 71534 Tu 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6/2-7/7 71317 Tu 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 3/31-4/21 flexibility, increased physical fitness, strength 71551 Tu 9:00 am-10:30 am 6/2-7/7 71318 Tu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 4/28-5/19 71538 Tu 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/14-8/18 71319 Tu 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 4/28-5/19 and balance. All classes held at Z-Ultimate Self 71539 Tu 11:00 am-12:30 pm 7/14-8/18 71295 Tu 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 5/26-6/16 Defense Studios at Kent Station. 71547 W 9:00 am-10:30 am 4/15-5/27 71320 Tu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 5/26-6/16 71535 W 9:00 am-10:30 am 6/3-7/8 71285 Tu 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 6/23-7/14 Ages 4 Years - 7 Years 71526 W 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/15-8/19 71296 Tu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 6/23-7/14 71374 Tu, Th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 4/7-4/30 71548 Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 4/16-5/28 Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$63 71375 Tu, Th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 5/5-5/28 71549 Th 11:00 am-12:30 pm 4/16-5/28 71376 Tu, Th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 6/2-6/25 71536 Th 11:00 am-12:30 pm 6/4-7/9 71322 W 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 4/1-4/22 71867 Tu, Th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 7/7-7/30 71543 Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/16-8/20 71323 W 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 4/1-4/22 71868 Tu, Th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 8/4-8/27 71552 Th 11:00 am-12:30 pm 7/16-8/20 71325 W 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 4/29-5/20 Z-Ultimate Self Defense C. Williams CTC C. Staff 6 sess/$42 71326 W 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 4/29-5/20 8 sess/$76 Ages 3 Years - 5 Years 71327 W 3:00 pm-3:45 pm 5/27-6/17 71335 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 3/28-4/18 71328 W 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 5/27-6/17 71336 Sa 10:00 am-10:45 am 3/28-4/18 71329 W 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 5/27-6/17 71337 Sa 11:00 am-11:45 am 3/28-4/18 71298 W 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 6/24-7/15 MUSIC 71338 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 4/25-5/16 71299 W 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 6/24-7/15 71339 Sa 10:00 am-10:45 am 4/25-5/16 71330 W 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 7/29-8/19 PRIVATE PIANO (Age 4-7) 71340 Sa 11:00 am-11:45 am 4/25-5/16 71331 W 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 7/29-8/19 71342 Sa 10:00 am-10:45 am 5/30-6/20 Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$63 This one-on-one class uses Alfred’s ‘Music for 71343 Sa 11:00 am-11:45 am 5/30-6/20 Little Mozarts’ piano books (level 1-4) and is great 71341 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 5/30-6/20 71332 Th 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 4/2-4/23 for the young musician with no previous piano 71303 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 6/27-7/18 71333 Th 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 4/2-4/23 experience. This class is also for the Continuing 71304 Sa 10:00 am-10:45 am 6/27-7/18 71300 Th 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 4/30-5/21 71305 Sa 11:00 am-11:45 am 6/27-7/18 71334 Th 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 4/30-5/21 Little Mozarts’ student ages 4-12. Class covers 71289 Sa 9:00 am-9:45 am 8/1-8/22 71301 Th 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 5/28-6/18 posture and hand position, technique, musical 71290 Sa 10:00 am-10:45 am 8/1-8/22 71302 Th 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 5/28-6/18 notation, ear training and performance skills. 71291 Sa 11:00 am-11:45 am 8/1-8/22 71286 Th 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 6/25-7/16 All required lesson materials are included in the Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$63 72171 Th 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 6/25-7/16 71287 Th 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 7/30-8/20 course fee. Optional supplemental materials 71288 Th 6:00 pm-6:45 pm 7/30-8/20 are available at an additional cost and is payable Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$63 to the instructor. A digital keyboard will be provided during lessons. A piano or keyboard at home and daily practice of lesson material is highly recommended. TAG ALONG TODDLERS Ages 4 Years - 7 Years 71569 Tu 4:10 pm-4:30 pm 4/14-6/23 (Ages 1- 5 yrs) 71570 Tu 4:30 pm-4:50 pm 4/14-6/23 Your toddler (must be walking) will cruise with you over and through the obstacle courses, jump on 71571 Tu 4:50 pm-5:10 pm 4/14-6/23 71572 Tu 5:10 pm-5:30 pm 4/14-6/23 the trampoline, catch bubbles and sing songs in this interactive class. For more information please 71573 Tu 5:30 pm-5:50 pm 4/14-6/23 visit aryalsgym.com. 71574 Tu 5:50 pm-6:10 pm 4/14-6/23 71575 Tu 6:10 pm-6:30 pm 4/14-6/23 Ages 1 Years - 2 Years Ages 3 Years - 5 Years 71576 Tu 6:30 pm-6:50 pm 4/14-6/23 71594 Tu-Th 10:00 am-10:45 am 4/1-4/28 71599 Tu-Th 11:00 am-11:45 am 4/1-4/28 71577 Tu 6:50 pm-7:10 pm 4/14-6/23 71595 Tu-Th 10:00 am-10:45 am 5/5-5/28 71600 Tu-Th 11:00 am-11:45 am 5/5-5/28 71578 Tu 7:10 pm-7:30 pm 4/14-6/23 71596 Tu-Th 10:00 am-10:45 am 6/2-6/25 71601 Tu-Th 11:00 am-11:45 am 6/2-6/25 Kent Commons S. Anderson 10 sess/$125 71597 Tu-Th 10:00 am-10:45 am 7/1-7/30 71602 Tu-Th 11:00 am-11:45 am 7/1-7/30 No class 6/9 71598 Tu-Th 10:00 am-10:45 am 8/4-8/27 71603 Tu-Th 11:00 am-11:45 am 8/4-8/27 Aryal’s Gymnastics R. Schifano 12 sess/$35 No class 7/7, 7/8, 7/9 Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 5 Youth

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Spring Dance Recital Saturday, June 13 All winter dance students will have the opportunity to participate in the Kent Parks Spring Dance Recital on Saturday, June 13. More information will be distributed in class. Participation is optional. Dance costumes must be purchased and range in price from $45-$50. Admission tickets for the recital are $4 for youth and $6 for adults.

DANCE PRE-BALLET IRISH DANCE FOR BEGINNERS Young dancers will develop strength and (Ages 6-16) BALLET I & II (Ages 7-11) coordination while having fun discovering the Open to first time & beginner dancers. Students This class is for beginning and continuing level joy of dance. Suggested dress: leotards, tights & will learn the beginning reel & light jig, Irish ballet students. Suggested dress: leotards, tights ballet shoes (girls - pink, boys - black). skips and 7’s. Instruction will emphasize proper and ballet shoes (girls-pink, boys-black). Ages 3-4 posture, form & rhythm. Students are asked to 71069 Th 4:15 pm-5:15 pm 7/9-8/13 71557 Tu 4:15 pm-5:00 pm 3/31-6/2 practice the material taught in class and come Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42 71887 M 9:30 am-10:15 am 7/6-8/10 to class prepared to build on previous material. 71563 Tu 4:15 pm-5:00 pm 7/7-8/11 Wear comfortable clothing, socks or ballet shoes BALLET I & TAP (Ages 6-9) 71562 W 10:15 am-11:00 am 7/8-8/12 71556 Th 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 7/9-8/13 okay. Beginning ballet & tap class that introduces basic 71888 Th 9:30 am-10:15 am 7/9-8/13 71351 Tu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 3/31-6/9 steps. Suggested dress: leotards, tights, pink Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$39 Kent Commons H. Kenneally 10 sess/$130 ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Ages 4-6 71559 Tu 5:30 pm-6:15 pm 3/31-6/2 71878 Tu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 7/7-8/11 71070 W 4:45 pm-5:45 pm 7/8-8/12 71886 Th 11:00 am-11:45 am 4/2-6/4 Kent Commons H. Kenneally 6 sess/$78 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42 71889 M 10:15 am-11:00 am 7/6-8/10 71885 Tu 5:30 pm-6:15 pm 7/7-8/11 IRISH DANCE FOR STUDENTS INTRO TO PRE-BALLET (Ages 3-5) 71890 W 11:00 am-11:45 am 7/8-8/12 (Ages 7-18) 71558 Th 10:15 am-11:00 am 7/9-8/13 This 30-minute class is perfect for the beginning Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$39 Open to dancers who have mastered basics of dancer. You will learn simple ballet techniques PRE-BALLET & TAP Reel and Jig steps. Dancers will move on to learn to lively music. Ballet shoes preferred, but not the Slip Jig, more complex reel and team dances required. Suggested dress: leotard and tights. This combination class of ballet and tap includes and basic hard shoe steps. Wear comfortable Non-Recital class. simple ballet techniques and basic tap shuffles. clothing: Irish guillies and hard shoes required. 71348 M 9:30 am-10:00 am 3/30-6/8 Pink ballet and black tap shoes required. 71352 Tu 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 3/31-6/9 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$50 Kent Commons H. Kenneally 10 sess/$130 No class 5/25 Ages 4-6 71564 M 11:00 am-12:00 pm 7/6-8/10 71565 W 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 7/8-8/12 71879 Tu 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 7/7-8/11 71875 Tu 7:15 pm-7:45 pm 3/31-6/2 Kent Commons H. Kenneally 6 sess/$78 71350 F 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 4/3-6/5 71891 Th 11:00 am-12:00 pm 7/9-8/13 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$50 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42 TAP & JAZZ I (Ages 6-9) 71876 W 6:45 pm-7:15 pm 7/8-8/12 This beginning combination class mixes the best 71877 Th 3:30 pm-4:00 pm 7/9-8/13 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$30 of tap and jazz movements. Black tap and ballet shoes required. 71896 W 3:45 pm-4:45 pm 7/8-8/12 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42

6 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 LEGOS WITH PLAY-WELL SOUTH ELITE REC CHEER PROGRAM GENERAL TEKNOLOGIES (Ages 6-18) CHILD2CHEF Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well Be part of South Elite’s beginning to intermediate Classes will teach the basics of cooking in a safe, TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® level co-ed cheer squad! You’ll learn motions, fun, and interactive way. Each chef will receive parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, jumps, cheer vocabulary, cheers, and band a hands-on cooking experience, recipes and engineering, and architecture through engineer- dances. You will end your 12 week session practice making an entire meal. Focus of recipes designed projects such as Motorcycles, Aircraft with a mini performance for friends and family. will be on winter savory meals such as tomato Carriers, and Conveyor Belts! Design and build as Previous experience is not required, classes are basil and meatball soup, apple butter pancakes, never before and explore your craziest ideas. run by South Elite All Stars at their Kent location. cauliflower crusted grilled cheese and many Jedi Engineering Purchase of shirt, bow, and shorts are required in more delicious meals. Class fee covers cost of 71056 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 8/3-8/7 order to perform. Team runs continuously and food and materials and apron for little chefs to cheerleaders can participate all year long. MineCraft Master Engineering wear. 71057 M-F 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 8/3-8/7 71591 Tu 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 6/9-8/25 71074 Th 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 4/16-5/21 Kent Commons Play Well 5 sess/$150 South Elite All Stars S. Staff 12 sess/$179 71075 Th 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 5/28-7/2 71674 Th 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 7/16-8/20 SAFE AT HOME (Ages 8-12) SUPER SITTERS (Ages 11-16) Come learn how to be responsible and Boys and Girls, come for a day of fun while CHILD2CHEF COOKING CAMP safe in any situation. We will cover family earning your Super Sitters Certificate. This class This week long camp will offer your child a fun communication, first aid, Internet, gun, phone will cover leadership the business of babysitting, and exciting learning adventure in cooking and door safety. Parents are invited back for the basic care for children, understanding different and food skills. Class fee covers cost of food, last half hour of class for a video presentation age groups, safety and first aid. Bring a sack materials and apron for little chefs to wear. and discussion. lunch and snack to class. 71675 M-F 9:00 am-11:00 am 7/20-7/24 70927 Sa 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 3/28 70929 Sa 9:00 am-2:00 pm 3/28 71676 M-F 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 7/20-7/24 71588 Sa 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 6/6 71592 Sa 9:00 am-2:00 pm 6/6 71677 M-F 9:00 am-11:00 am 8/10-8/14 71900 Sa 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 8/29 71593 Sa 9:00 am-2:00 pm 8/29 71678 M-F 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 8/10-8/14 Kent Commons J. Ball 1 sess/$30 Kent Commons J. Ball 1 sess/$60 Kent Commons T. TBA 5 sess/$110

GYMNASTICS GIRL’S GYMNASTICS (Ages 6-12) At Hart’s Gymnastic Center we combine the fun with fitness while offering you the best gymnastic instruction in the Northwest! www.hartsgymnastics.com

71180 Sa 10:00 am-10:55 am 3/28-4/18 71134 Tu 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 5/26-6/16 71181 Sa 11:00 am-11:55 am 3/28-4/18 71115 Tu 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 6/23-7/14 GYMNASTICS CAMP (Ages 5-13) 71182 Sa 12:00 pm-12:55 pm 3/28-4/18 71116 Tu 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 6/23-7/14 Learn and improve your gymnastic skills. You 71183 Sa 10:00 am-10:55 am 4/25-5/16 71117 Tu 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 6/23-7/14 71184 Sa 11:00 am-11:55 am 4/25-5/16 71118 Tu 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 7/28-8/18 will jump on our 40-foot trampoline, fly into the 71185 Sa 12:00 pm-12:55 pm 4/25-5/16 71119 Tu 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 7/28-8/18 loose foam pit, do crafts, and more! Snack and 71186 Sa 10:00 am-10:55 am 5/30-6/20 71120 Tu 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 7/28-8/18 supplies provided, bring a sack lunch and water 71187 Sa 11:00 am-11:55 am 5/30-6/20 Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$70 bottle. 71188 Sa 12:00 pm-12:55 pm 5/30-6/20 71141 Sa 10:00 am-10:55 am 6/27-7/18 71162 W 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 4/1-4/22 71058 M-F 8:00 am-3:00 pm 7/6-7/10 71142 Sa 11:00 am-11:55 am 6/27-7/18 71163 W 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 4/1-4/22 71059 M-F 8:00 am-3:00 pm 7/27-7/31 71143 Sa 12:00 pm-12:55 pm 6/27-7/18 71164 W 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 4/1-4/22 71060 M-F 8:00 am-3:00 pm 8/17-8/21 71126 Sa 10:00 am-10:55 am 8/1-8/22 71165 W 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 4/29-5/20 Hart’s Gymnastics Harts Staff 5 sess/$185 71127 Sa 11:00 am-11:55 am 8/1-8/22 71166 W 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 4/29-5/20 71128 Sa 12:00 pm-12:55 pm 8/1-8/22 71167 W 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 4/29-5/20 SPRING GYMNASTICS CAMP Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$70 71168 W 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 5/27-6/17 (Ages 6-13) 71169 W 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 5/27-6/17 71144 M 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 3/30-4/20 71170 W 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 5/27-6/17 Crafts, Wacky World inflatable, obstacle courses, 71145 M 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 3/30-4/20 71135 W 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 6/24-7/15 event gymnastics training and lots of fun are all 71146 M 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 3/30-4/20 71136 W 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 6/24-7/15 71147 M 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 4/27-5/18 71137 W 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 6/24-7/15 included. Please bring a water bottle and sack 71148 M 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 4/27-5/18 71121 W 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 7/29-8/19 lunch. 71149 M 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 4/27-5/18 71122 W 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 7/29-8/19 72176 M-W 8:00 am-3:00 pm 4/6-4/8 71150 M 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 6/1-6/22 71123 W 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 7/29-8/19 Hart’s Gymnastics Harts Staff 3 sess/$125 71151 M 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 6/1-6/22 Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$70 71152 M 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 6/1-6/22 71129 M 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 6/29-7/20 71171 Th 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 4/2-4/23 71130 M 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 6/29-7/20 71172 Th 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 4/2-4/23 71131 M 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 6/29-7/20 71173 Th 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 4/2-4/23 71153 M 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 8/3-8/24 71174 Th 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 4/30-5/21 71154 M 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 8/3-8/24 71175 Th 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 4/30-5/21 71155 M 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 8/3-8/24 71176 Th 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 4/30-5/21 Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$70 71177 Th 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 5/28-6/18 71178 Th 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 5/28-6/18 71156 Tu 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 3/31-4/21 71179 Th 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 5/28-6/18 71157 Tu 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 3/31-4/21 71138 Th 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 6/25-7/16 71158 Tu 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 3/31-4/21 71139 Th 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 6/25-7/16 71159 Tu 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 4/28-5/19 71140 Th 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 6/25-7/16 71160 Tu 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 4/28-5/19 71114 Th 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 7/30-8/20 71161 Tu 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 4/28-5/19 71124 Th 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 7/30-8/20 71132 Tu 5:00 pm-5:55 pm 5/26-6/16 71125 Th 7:00 pm-7:55 pm 7/30-8/20 71133 Tu 6:00 pm-6:55 pm 5/26-6/16 Hart’s Gymnastics H. Staff 4 sess/$70

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 7 SCIENCE CAMPS SUPER SCIENCE SAMPLER CRAZY CHEMWORKS Mad Science comes in all shapes and sizes and Mad Science reveals the wonders of chemistry this hands-on expedition will examine a few. as your Junior Chemist creates surprising Become an engineer and build bridges, domes, concoctions, breaks molecules with ease cubes, and pyramids. Assemble and control and shakes up a flask full of fun. Kids will use pulleys, levers, catapults, and simple machines. the tools, safety procedures and laboratory FANTASTIC FORCES Use chemistry to make your own sidewalk chalk techniques of real chemists as they investigate and bath bombs. Behold birds and beasts as we solids, liquids and gases at the atomic level. Discover the marvels of invisible forces as we use discover the animal kingdom! They’ll craft chemical combinations to create air pressure to blow up a marshmallow and then super-sticky-stuff, analyze the properties of crush a can. Be awed by the wonders of physics Ages: 6 years – 11 years light and discover why things glow-in-the-dark. as you race rubber band powered cars, build a 71638 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 8/10-8/14 Exploring the elements has never been so rocket, and make your very own vortex generator. Commons Mad Science $175 much fun! Magnetism… Gravity… Inertia… Not enough? Then try a hair-raising experience with the Mad Ages: 6 years – 11 years Science Van de Graaff generator! 71640 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7/27-7/31 FOSSILS, COINS & DINOSAUR Commons Mad Science $175 BONES Ages: 6 years – 11 years 71636 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7/13-7/17 Join Mad Science as we unearth the past in CREATIVE CONTRAPTIONS Commons Mad Science $175 this brand new archaeology and paleontology camp. Dig into ancient artifacts left behind by Each day campers are given fun challenges SPY ACADEMY LOOK OUT 007 people and animals from long ago. Learn how which they overcome using basic materials, fossils were created and make your own fossil simple machines, tips from famous inventors The Mad Science spy academy is in session! replicas. We’ll explore human history by studying and most important of all… Their mind! Follow Sharpen your special operative skills as you the objects that primeval peoples left behind in the footsteps of da Vinci, Edison and the uncover the secret world of espionage. Learn the and delve into prehistoric mysteries through our Wright Bros. Envision the fantastic futures art of listening and observation, sending secret own archaeological dig. Each day your budding of Jules Verne and Isaac Asimov. With their messages and decoding clues, and check out archaeologist will make their own take-home ingenuity they’ll construct catapults and forts, security systems and super cool spy equipment. treasure. fabricate innovative flying contraptions, and Discover what it takes to keep things safe and design their own gizmo prototypes. how technology works in the spy game. Ages: 6 years – 11 years 71639 M-F 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 7/27-7/31 Ages: 6 years – 11 years Ages: 6 years – 11 years Commons Mad Science $175 71641 M-F 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 8/10-8/14 71637 M-F 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 7/13-7/17 Commons Mad Science $175 Commons Mad Science $175

YOUTH STEELBAND DAY CAMP Playing in a steel band is educational and fun! Internationally known steel band specialist Gary Gibson (director of Steel Magic Northwest, which provides after-school steel band in the Kent School District), instructs beginners in this musically and socially rewarding experience. No previous musical experience is necessary, but we will make the most of whatever experience you bring! The course culminates in an informal recital for friends and family on the final evening. All materials included, please bring snack and water bottle. Ages 10-18 71029 M-F 1:30 pm-4:00 pm 8/17-8/21 Kent Commons 5 sess/$157

8 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 STEM CAMPS

MINECRAFT GAME DESIGNER: ROBOTIC BUILDERS: GAMER-BOTS STAR WARS JEDI MOVIE MAKING DUNGEONS Let the Games begin! Designed by the experts From a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars comes to Don’t just play Minecraft! Turn Minecraft from at M.I.T., LEGO WeDo Robotics’ unique system life! Work on a stop-motion animated LEGO Star a game into a visual learning tool! This class teaches students about simple machines, Wars movie. Star Wars action figures, LEGOs, and will reinforce problem-solving skills and spatial engineering, programming, and so much more. backdrops will be available for filming in class. cognition through learning to create in-game Students will be taught foundational building Handle all the technical details, including using dungeons and treasure maps. This class has and introduced to programming concepts with a digital movie camera, filming scenes, doing a strong emphasis on creativity, exploration, learning about the Sensors, Motors, and Special stop-motion animation and digital editing, and and cooperative learning experiences. While Technics components. Working in small teams, adding finishing touches like special effects immersed in the fun and creative world. Bring a students will build and program smart robots, and transitions to the movie. In this exciting, USB drive, snacks, and drink each day. based on popular games: Angry Birds, Chutes and hands-on class, our instructors will take your Ladder, Hockey, Just Dance, Pinball, Duck Hunt student through the entire digital filmmaking and more! Bring a snack, and drink each day. process from start to finish using the Frames Ages: 6 years- 11 years 71644 M-Th 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6/22-6/25 Software. Student groups’ final projects will be Commons Tech Academy $170 Ages: 8 years – 12 years emailed to parents, or students may bring a USB 71646 M-Th 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6/29-7/2 jump drive on the last day for instant access. Commons Tech Academy $170 ROBOTIC BUILDERS: BATTLEBOTS Ages: 6 years-11 years 71650 M-Th 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7/6-7/9 Let the battles begin! Designed by the experts JAVA MINECRAFT MODDING Commons Tech Academy $170 at MIT, LEGO Wedo Robotics’ unique system teaches students about simple machines, Dig deeper into the Minecraft with this Minecraft engineering, programming and so much more. Modding class! Design custom blocks, items, and PYTHON CODING In this camp, students may construct a Catapult, tools! Learn to mod Minecraft using Java and Ninja Star, Tank, Battle Axe, Crossbow and more! Eclipse. Students should be comfortable with Get a great head start in learning how to code Bring a USB drive, snacks, and drink each day. keyboarding, and of course playing Minecraft! At using one of the key programming languages the end of class take home your Mods to share used by professional developers - Python. Its with family and friends. Bring a USB Drive, bag syntax allows programmers to express concepts Ages: 6 years- 11 years 71645 M-Th 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 6/22-6/25 lunch, drink & snack to class. in fewer lines of code than would be possible Commons Tech Academy $170 in languages such as C++ or Java, making it the Ages: 8 years – 12 years perfect coding language for beginners. Python 71649 M-Th 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 6/29-7/2 is a text-based language; students should have Commons Tech Academy $170 keyboarding and basic computer skills. Bring a snack and drink each day.

Ages: 9 years – 14 years 71651 M-Th 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 7/6-7/9 Commons Tech Academy $170 DANCE CAMPS LITTLE DANCERS Your little dancer will have so much fun learning the basic steps in a variety styles of dances. Participants will also enjoy games, free dance and crafts. They end their week with a performance for parents. Program hours for this camp are from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and does not offer an option for early drop-off or late pick-up. 71672 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 8/24-8/28 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 5 sess/$110

DANCE CAMP Dancers will be exploring various styles of dance, specifi- cally ballet, tap & jazz. This camp will focus on teaching the basic steps & techniques associated with these dances. Appropriate shoes for various dance styles such as sneakers, ballet, tap, and/or regular shoes with your dancer’s name labeled are preferred but not required. Dancers end their week with a performance for parents 71673 M-F 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 8/24-8/28 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 5 sess/$110

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 9 ART CLASSES DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS Class Learn how to draw real life objects in this enlightening drawing class! Students will learn KIDS EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING various techniques to create 2D creations that will demonstrate perspective, proportions and values. CLASS Classes include demonstration, individual assistance Learn how to use unique painting techniques in during working time and critique. Supply list will be this experimental paint class! Students will learn emailed. to painting using acrylic paint in methods that are 71669 Tu 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 6/9-6/30 not often taught through Art Docent programs. A Artsy Fartsy S. Bagrationoff 4 sess/$75 new technique will be taught each week. Classes include demonstration, individual assistance dur- ing working time, and critique. Supply list will be FAMILY ART PAPER MOSAICS ART STYLES DRAWING CLASS emailed. Learn how to create a unique mosaic using Explore different techniques for creating art in this 71668 Sa 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 4/4-4/18 specialty papers on this family oriented one day Artsy Fartsy S. Bagrationoff 4 sess/$75 unique class! Learn a little bit of art history as you workshop. Families will work together to craft a 12’ create your own works of art with the techniques x 12’ paper mosaic design that they can frame and taught. Techniques taught will be Cubism, Impres- display in their home or workspace. Supplies are sionism and Pop Art and Surrealism. A new style will included in the cost of this one day workshop. be introduced each week. Classes include demon- 71671 Sa 2:30 pm-5:00 pm 5/2 stration, individual assistance during working time Artsy Fartsy S. Bagrationoff $50 per family and critique. Supply list will be emailed. 71670 Tu 4:00 pm-5:45 pm 7/21-8/11 Artsy Fartsy S. Bagrationoff 4 sess/$75 NEO POP ART CLASS Explore the style or art known as Pop Art in this INTRO INTO OIL PASTELS unique art class! Learn a little bit of art history as Learn how to use oil pastels to create beautiful you create Pop Art works using watercolor brush works of art! Students will discover various blend- pens. There will be 2 projects, one project will focus ing techniques to develop their creations. Classes on a master’s study to understand the style of art include demonstration, individual assistance dur- and the second will be to create an original piece. ing working time and critique. A new project will Classes include demonstration, individual assis- be given each week with skills building on prior tance during working time and critique. Supply list knowledge Beginners and intermediate students will be emailed. welcome. Supply list will be emailed. 71667 Tu 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 5/5-5/26 71666 Tu 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 4/7-4/28 Artsy Fartsy S. Bagrationoff 4 sess/$75 Artsy Fartsy S. Bagrationoff 4 sess/$75

KEMPO: YOUNG ADULTS NINJA KIDS (Ages 4-11) MARTIAL ARTS (Ages 12-16) Ninja training is a class that will focus on core strength, body control, team work and basic NINJA FLIPS & TRICKS (Ages 4-11) Kempo is a blend of Karate, Kung Fu and Japanese Jiu Jitsu. It incorporates blocking, tumbling skills. Have fun while building stamina Come and work with our coach to learn new flips and coordination on the ninja obstacle course. and tricks that you can prepare you to navigate open hand techniques, punching and kicking. With our safe, friendly environment your child the Ninja Obstacle course. This 30 minute class 71412 Tu 6:00 pm-6:50 pm 4/7-4/28 will gain self-control, and self-esteem along with 71413 Tu 6:00 pm-6:50 pm 5/5-5/26 will focus on beginning level tumbling skills, flips, increased physical fitness, strength and balance. 71414 Tu 6:00 pm-6:50 pm 6/9-6/30 and tricks. Actual obstacle course not included All classes held at Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio 71415 Tu 6:00 pm-6:50 pm 7/7-7/28 in this class. located at Kent Station. 71908 Tu 6:00 pm-6:50 pm 8/4-8/25 71909 Sa 12:00 pm-12:50 pm 4/4-4/25 Boys 71377 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 4/7-4/30 71910 Sa 12:00 pm-12:50 pm 5/2-5/23 71403 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 4/7-4/28 71378 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 5/5-5/28 71911 Sa 12:00 pm-12:50 pm 6/6-6/27 71404 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 5/5-5/26 71379 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 6/2-6/25 71912 Sa 12:00 pm-12:50 pm 7/11-7/25 71405 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 6/9-6/30 71380 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 7/7-7/30 71416 Sa 12:00 pm-12:50 pm 8/1-8/22 71406 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 7/7-7/28 71906 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 8/4-8/27 South Elite All Stars S. Staff 4 sess/$56 71407 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 8/4-8/25 Z-Ultimate C. Williams 8 sess/$76 Girls Self Defense 71408 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 4/7-4/28 71409 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 5/5-5/26 KENDO-JAPANESE 71907 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 6/9-6/30 SWORDSMANSHIP (Ages 7-14) 71410 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 7/7-7/28 72177 Tu 7:00 pm-7:30 pm 8/4-8/25 You will develop confidence and learn South Elite All Stars S. Staff 4 sess/$42 the culture and etiquette of Japan. Learn basic footwork and Japanese Samurai KEMPO: LITTLE DRAGONS swordsmanship. Wooden sword is available (Ages 8-12) from instructor for $25. Class fee does not include equipment costs for continuing and Kempo is a blend of Karate, Kung Fu and advanced students. Youth and adult classes are Japanese Jiu Jitsu. It incorporates blocking, open combined. hand techniques and practical kicking. With our Beginning safe, friendly environment, your child will gain 71384 M 7:00 pm-7:50 pm 3/30-6/1 flexibility, increased physical fitness, strength Kent Commons C. Marsten 9 sess/$68 71385 M 7:00 pm-7:50 pm 6/8-8/10 and balance. All classes held at Z-Ultimate Self Kent Commons C. Marsten 10 sess/$75 Defense Studios at the Kent Station. Continuing 71386 M 8:00 pm-8:50 pm 3/30-6/1 71370 W, F 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 4/1-4/24 Kent Commons C. Marsten 9 sess/$68 71371 W, F 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 5/6-5/29 71797 M 8:00 pm-8:50 pm 6/8-8/10 71372 W, F 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 6/3-6/26 Kent Commons C. Marsten 10 sess/$75 71373 W, F 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 7/1-7/31 Advanced 71905 W, F 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 8/5-8/28 71387 W 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 3/25-6/3 Z-Ultimate C. Williams 8 sess/$76 Kent Commons C. Marsten 11 sess/$83 Self Defense 71798 W 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 6/10-8/12 Kent Commons C. Marsten 10 sess/$75 10 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 PIANO LESSONS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS One-on-one lessons, where student will progress at their own pace. Piano for ages 5 & up: beginners may purchase $7 book from instructor.

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Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 11 GUITAR LESSONS (AGES 7+) Instructor Joe Romiti, has 20 years experience teaching lessons. All lessons are one-on-one designed for students interested in acoustic, electric, or bass guitar (must provide your own). Class covers basic techniques, hand position, fingering, tuning and care. All levels welcome from the beginner through experienced player! Please bring your guitar to class. Students 10 & under will purchase guitar book from instructor ranging in price from $5 to $10 depending on book needed.

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INSTRUCTORS WANTED Have a hobby or skill you’d love to share? Instructors are an important part of Kent Parks & Recreation to meet the learning and recreational needs of our community! You propose the class you wish to teach, and we provide the necessary support. Classes can be a one-time workshop or a series. We are looking for instructors in all areas. Contact us at (253) 856- 5000 for more information about becoming an instructor.

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YOUTH SPORTS

2020 Monday, August 31 Wilson Playfields - Upper Field Registration 5-5:45 p.m. • Competition begins at 6 p.m.

SOCCER SKILLS COMPETITION Free competition for kids 14 years old and under. Participants compete in three skill categories; dribbling, goal shots and kick accuracy. Each participant receives one throw-in & kick for distance and accuracy, one dribbling for time and two goals shots. Only tennis shoes are allowed. Winners of each age/gender category advance to regional/state competition. FOOTBALL SKILLS CHALLENGE (PUNT, PASS & KICK) This free competition is open to boys and girls age 15 and under. Each contestant will compete in three categories: Punting, passing and kicking (using a kicking tee). Pre-registration is not required.

Registration forms for upcoming sports programs will be available at local Kent schools and the Kent Commons.

Recreational programs for youth in Kent or Kent School District in unincorporated King County Sport Reg. Opens Reg. Deadline Jamboree Season End Youth Basketball Co-ed K-2 Grade Early Oct. 2nd Tu in Dec. None-Program starts Mid Jan. Early March Boy’s/Girl’s 3-6 Grade Early Sept. 1st Tu in Nov. Fr/Sa after New Year Early March Boy’s 7/8 Grade Early Oct. Last Tu in Nov. 3rd Th in January Mid-March Boy’s 9-12 Grade Early Oct. Last Tu in Nov. 3rd Th in January Mid-March Baseball/Softball T-Ball Pre K/K Early Dec. Last Tu in February 3rd Sa in April Mid-June Toss Ball 1/2 Grade Early Dec. Last Tu in February 3rd Sa in April Mid-June Boy’s Baseball 3-6 Grade Early Jan. 1st Tu in March 1st Sa in May Late June Boy’s Baseball 7-12 Grade Early Jan. 1st Tu in April 3rd Th in May Mid-July Girl’s Softball 3-12 Grade Early Jan. 2nd Tu in March 3rd Sa in May Late June Youth Soccer Co-ed Pre-K - K/1 Early May 1st Tu in August 2nd Sa after Labor Day Mid-Nov. Co-ed K/1 Early May 1st Tu in August 2nd Sa after Labor Day Mid-Nov. Boy’s/Girl’s 2-7 Grade Early May 1st Tu in August 1st Sa after Labor Day Mid-Nov. Coed Spring Pre-K - K/1 Early January 1st Tu in March Last Sa in April Mid-June Boy’s Flag Football 3/6 Grade Early May 2nd Tu in August 1st Tu in October Mid-Nov.

Girl’s Volleyball Girl’s Spring Volleyball 5-12 Grade Late Nov. 2nd Tu in February Last Thurs. in March Mid-May Girl’s Fall Volleyball 5-12 Grade Early May 2nd Tu in September 3rd Thurs. in Oct. Late Nov.

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 13 TBALL/TOSSBALL LEAGUES CO-ED SPRING SOCCER (Pre-K-K/1) TENNIS LESSONS - YOUTH & ADULT All teams are co-ed. Teams are formed by school All teams are co-ed and formed by age/grade - Tennis lessons for youth (ages 4 and up) and areas. Practices are on weeknights and start in cannot play up or down a grade level. Games are adults seeking beginning or intermediate late March; games begin in mid-April. Games played weeknights at Wilson Playfield. Practice instruction. All lessons are held at Kent Meridian played Saturdays and some weeknights at local begins in late March with games starting in High School and taught by USPTA-certified fields. Deadline to register was Tuesday, February April. Jamboree is on Saturday, April 25. Deadline tennis professional Steve Walters. (Location 25, 2020. Pre-K must be age 4 by 8-31-19. to register was March 3, 2020. We are taking subject to change.) Jamboree is on Saturday, April 18, 2020. We are registrations with a $10 late charge on a space Beginner Ages 4-5 taking registrations with a $10 late charge on a available basis until April 25. Pre-K must be 72125 Th, Tu 3:50 pm-4:30 pm 7/2-7/28 space available basis until April 18, 2020. Call for age 3 by March 31, 2020. Call for registration 72126 Tu, Th 3:50 pm-4:30 pm 8/4-8/27 registration information. information. Kent-Meridian HS S. Walters 8 sess/$55 Beginner Ages 6-10 GIRLS FASTPITCH TENNIS DAY CAMP 72127 Tu, Th 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 6/2-6/25 SOFTBALL LEAGUE (GRADES 3-12) 72128 Th, Tu 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 7/2-7/28 Tennis Day Camp provides a well-organized, 72129 Tu, Th 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 8/4-8/27 Kent-Meridian HS S. Walters 8 sess/$75 Recreation program for girls in the City of Kent structured and professional camp for ages 5-17, Beginner Ages 11-14 or the Kent School District in unincorporated where kids can learn the game of tennis in a 72130 Tu, Th 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 5/5-5/28 King County. Teams are formed by school areas. fun environment. Participants will be placed 72131 Tu, Th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 6/2-6/25 Games and practices are weeknights. Practices in groups within their own skill level to learn 72132 Th, Tu 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 7/2-7/28 start in mid-April with games beginning in drills. Camp is taught by USPTA-certified tennis 72133 Tu, Th 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 8/4-8/27 72134 Tu, Th 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 9/1-9/24 mid-May. Deadline to register is March 10. Late professional Steve Walters at Kent Meridian High 72135 Th, Tu 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/1-10/27 registrants will be placed on teams as space School. ( Location subject to change.) Kent-Meridian HS S. Walters 8 sess/$75 allows. Beginner/Intermediate Ages 15-Adult Ages 5-7 72136 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 5/5-5/28 Call for registration information. 72113 M-Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 6/22-6/25 72137 Tu, Th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 6/2-6/25 72114 M-Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 6/29-7/2 72138 Th, Tu 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 7/2-7/28 BOYS BASEBALL LEAGUE 72115 M-Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/13-7/16 72139 Tu, Th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 8/4-8/27 (GRADES 3-12) 72116 M-Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 7/27-7/30 72140 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 9/1-9/24 72117 M-Th 9:00 am-10:30 am 8/3-8/6 Kent-Meridian HS S. Walters 8 sess/$75 Boys participating in 3/4 or 5/6 Elementary Kent-Meridian HS S. Walters 4 sess/$60 baseball or 7/8, 9/10, or 11/12 Middle School Ages 8-17 & Senior baseball program. This is a recreation 72118 M-Th 10:30 am-1:30 pm 6/22-6/25 program for boys in the City of Kent or the Kent 72119 M-Th 10:30 am-1:30 pm 6/29-7/2 School District in unincorporated King County. 72120 M-Th 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7/6-7/9 72121 M-Th 10:30 am-1:30 pm 7/13-7/16 Teams are formed by school areas. Games and 72122 M-Th 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7/20-7/23 practices are on weeknights. Practices start 72123 M-Th 10:30 am-1:30 pm 7/27-7/30 early April, with games beginning in early May. 72124 M-Th 10:30 am-1:30 pm 8/3-8/6 Deadline for Elementary baseball is March Kent-Meridian HS S. Walters 4 sess/$105 3; deadline for Middle School & High School baseball is April 7. Late registrants will be placed on teams as space allows. Call for registration information.

John Staley Scholarship Fund A fund was established in John Staley’s memory to help children needing financial assistance to participate in sports. Please call 253-856-5000 or send contributions to: Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services 525 4th Ave. N. Kent, WA 98032.

YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS WANTED Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services is looking for new and experienced youth sports officials. Must be 14 years of age or older. If you are interested in officiating soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball, or umpiring baseball or fastpitch, please call 253-856-5000.

14 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 SKYHAWKS SPORTS CAMPS Baseball Camp (Ages 6-12) YOUTH SOCCER (Grades 2–7) Tailored for beginning and intermediate players, Skyhawks Sports Academy is running multiple this program is committed to teaching skills Soccer leagues for youth in the City of Kent or sports camps for the summer. For information and required for success in youth baseball. the Kent School District in unincorporated King to register for a camp, please call Skyhawks at (800) M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm 8/10-8/14 County. Teams are limited to 15 players and games 804-3509 or online at www.skyhawks.com. Hogan Park Field 1 $169 are 11 vs 11. Practices are weeknights and begin in early September. Games are predominantly on Soccer Camp (Ages 5-14) Lacrosse Camp (Ages 6-12) weekends at local fields. Jamboree is September Young Athletes learn the fundamental skills of Camp for both beginning and intermediate 12 and the season ends in early November. soccer through fun games and exercise. Players players. Lacrosse combines the basic skills used Registration open on May 1. then get a chance to test their new skills with in soccer, basketball, and hockey into one fast Deadline to register is August 4. interactive group activities, games, and scrimmages. paced, high scoring game. Athletes will learn Girls all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, 72143 Grades 2/3 Ages 5-7 passing, and shooting, all in a fun, non-checking 72144 Grades 4/5 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6/22-6/26 environment. Players will develop a firm 72145 Grade 6/7 $65 Wilson Playfields $129 understanding of the game and its traditions. Boys M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 8/10-8/14 72146 Grade 2 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7/27-7/31 Wilson Playfields $149 72147 Grade 3 Wilson Playfields $129 72148 Grade 4/5 STEM & Play Soccer Camp (Ages 6-14) 72149 Grade 6/7 $65 Ages 7-14 Camp combines strategic STEM-based activities M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm 6/22-6/26 with traditional Skyhawks soccer instruction and YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL Wilson Playfields $169 a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship. STEM curriculum gives students the opportunity to get Recreational program for youth (attending M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm 7/27-7/31 behind the sport they love with modules on soccer Wilson Playfields $169 grades 3/4 and 5/6 during the 2020-2021 school ball design, throw-in science, angles, goal-line year) in the City of Kent or Kent School District in technology while learning the fundamentals of Tiny-Hawk Soccer Camp (Ages 3-4) passing, shooting, dribbling and defense through unincorporated King County. Season runs October M-Th 1:00 pm-1:45 pm 6/22-6/25 skill-based drills and scrimmages. through mid-November. Registration open on May Wilson Playfields $49 M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm 8/24-8/28 1. Deadline to register is August 11. Wilson Playfields $169 M-Th 1:00 pm-1:45 pm 7/27-7/30 Grades 3/4 Wilson Playfields $49 75152 Tu/We/Th Wilson Playfields $60 Flag Football Camp (Ages 6-14) COED YOUTH SOCCER Grades 5/6 A great way to introduce kids to football. Flag (Pre-K & K–1) 72153 Tu/We/Th Wilson Playfields $60 football is both safe and fun. Players learn valuable Register online at webreg.KentWA.gov football skills like catching, passing and deflagging, Soccer leagues for youth in the City of Kent or the as well as the rules and strategies of offense and Kent School District in unincorporated King County. defense. Practices are weeknights and begin in late August. GIRLS JR. VOLLEYBALL M-Th 9:00 am-3:00 pm 6/29-7/2 Games are played mostly on weekends at Kent (Grades 5/6, 7/8, 9-12) Wilson Playfields $139 area fields. Jamboree is September 19 and season ends in mid November. Registration open on May 1. Recreational play for girls in Grades 6-12. Teams are M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm 8/3-8/7 Deadline to register is August 4. limited to 10 players. Practices and games are week Wilson Playfields $169 nights. Pre-K League: Teams are limited to 10 players and Mini-Hawk Camp (Ages 4-7) games are 5 vs 5. Participants must have turned 3 FALL (Soccer/Baseball/Flag Football) years of age by August 31, 2020. Registration open on May 1. Deadline to register M-Th 9:00 am-12:00 pm 6/29-7/2 is September 8. Season runs Sept. - Nov. Wilson Playfields $109 Kindergarten/1st Grade League: Teams 72154 Grades 5/6 $65 are limited to 12 players and games are 8 vs 72155 Grades 4/8 $65 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 8/3-8/7 8. Participants must currently be enrolled in 72246 Grades 9-12 $65 Wilson Playfields $129 Kindergarten or 1st grade. Must turn five years of age by August 31, 2020. Basketball Camp (Ages 6-14) COED Designed for beginning and intermediate 72141 Grade Pre-K basketball players, participants learn new skills while 72142 Grades K/1 $65 refining their passing, shooting and dribbling skills. M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm 7/6-7/10 M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm 7/20-7/24 M-F 9:00 am-3:00 pm 8/17-8/21 Kent Commons $169

Volleyball Camp (Ages 6-12) All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginner to intermediate player. M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7/13-7/17 Kent Commons $129 Golf Camp (Ages 6-12) Skyhawks Golf focuses on building the confidence of young athletes by teaching proper technique to refine essential skills of the game. Camp focuses on the fundamentals of form, swinging, putting, and body positioning. All equipment is provided. We keep the instructor-to-camper ratio low, resulting in limited availability. These programs fill up quickly. M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm 7/13-7/17 Wilson Playfields $129 YOUTH SPORTS SPONSORSHIP A $150 Youth Team Sponsorship benefits the youth in our community. A sponsorship allows fees to remain affordable, insures that all participants will have safe, high quality equipment, shows community involvement AND advertises your business. 253-856-5000 or visit KentWA.gov/sportsleagues for more information.

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AFTER SCHOOL ENERGY EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAYS SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP Looking for a fun-filled afternoon for your K-6th With 4 locations our weekly 4-hour program Spring Break is just around the corner! At Kent offers an activity-based curriculum, including grader? We offer a variety of HIGH ENERGY team-building group games, creative art Parks we have planned a very fun week of group activities at 6 local elementary schools that will projects, homework help and much more – lots games, creative crafts and an exciting field trip. get your child up and active and having a ton of of fun stuff to keep their Wednesday afternoons Sign up as soon as possible as spots do fill quickly. fun while doing it - and best of all it’s FREE! Just active and busy. Registrations forms are available Camp is for children grades K-6th. Register online, at participating school sites and Kent Commons. complete our ASE registration form and return Scholarships are available to eligible participants over the phone, or in person at Kent Commons. it to Kent Commons so your child can attend. and minimum fees must be paid with a For more information or to register call Space is limited and REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO registration form on file with Kent Parks for your 253-856-5000. ONE SCHOOL PER CHILD. There is no program on child to attend program. Call 253-856-5000 for more information or to register. 70931 M-F 7:30 am-5:30 pm 4/6-4/10 conference days, or during school holidays. Kent Commons N. Patrick 5 sess/$195 Call 253-856-5000 for more information. Daniel Elementary 69860 W 1:10 pm-5:00 pm 9/11-5/27 Park Orchard Elementary SUMMER SLEEPAWAY CAMP 69850 Tu 3:40 pm-5:00 pm 9/10-5/26 Emerald Park Elementary A week of fun, a lifetime of memories. Campfires, Star Lake Elementary 69861 W 1:40 pm-5:00 pm 9/11-5/27 69851 Tu 3:05 pm-5:00 pm 9/10-5/26 D. Hobbs $80 sing-alongs, hiking, swimming, beach parties *Horizon Elementary Scenic Elementary and more. An overnight camp for boys and girls 69852 Th 3:40 pm-5:00 pm 9/12-5/28 69862 W 1:10 pm-5:00 pm 9/11-5/27 entering 5th, 6th, and 7th grades in Fall 2020. A East Hill Elementary Panther Lake Elementary $100 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit 69853 Th 3:55 pm-5:00 pm 9/12-5/28 69863 W 1:25 pm-5:00 pm 9/11-5/27 N. Patrick $80 will hold your child’s spot. All fees are due paid in Pine Tree Elementary full by Monday, July 20, 2020. Parent and camper 69854 F 3:55 pm-5:00 pm 9/13-5/29 FISHING EXPERIENCE - FREE! information nights will be held at Kent Commons Kent Elementary 69855 F 3:40 pm-5:00 pm 9/13-5/29 REGISTER ONLINE OR OVER THE PHONE on May 20 and June 24 from 6:30-7:30 pm. N. Patrick FREE BEGINNING 3/9 @ 8AM! This year’s annual Register your child online today or call *Currently Waitlist only Fishing Experience is scheduled for May 16th, 253-856-5000 for more information. Please note, 2020 at the Old Fishing Hole Park (Frager Road, south of West Meeker Street). This FREE a completed registration form is required for your JR. ALL-STARS event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kent child to participate. Please call for a registration and Kent Parks is open to children ages 4 to form if completing registrations online. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM 14. This non-competitive event focuses on Jr. All-Stars is an elementary school program fishing techniques, safety around water and BOYS 70932 M-F 8:00 am-2:00 pm 8/3-8/7 for students grades K-6, to promote an active environmental stewardship. Each participant will be partnered with an experienced guide Camp Waskowitz J. Stangle 5 sess/$450 lifestyle by encouraging healthy cooking/eating for a fishing lesson and opportunity to catch a GIRLS choices as well as more play time and less ‘’screen trout. All fishing equipment will be provided for 70933 M-F 8:00 am-2:00 pm 8/3-8/7 time’’. Jr. All-Stars is a FREE program, but space the participants. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR Camp Waskowitz J. Stangle 5 sess/$450 is limited and registration is required prior to OWN GEAR. Space is limited so pre-registration is required by or before Wednesday, May 13th. Call attending. There is no program on conference 253-856-5000 for questions or to register today. days or during school holidays. Please call *Registrations are limited to 1 spot per child SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! 253-856-5000 for more information or to register. across all time slots, and waitlists, any duplicates will be removed. ACCESS TO RECREATION Millennium Elementary INITIATIVE 69857 M 3:55 pm-5:00 pm 9/9-5/18 71683 Sa 7:30 am-8:00 am 5/16 Springbrook Elementary 71684 Sa 8:00 am-8:30 am 5/16 Our youth scholarship fund can provide your child 69858 Tu 3:40 pm-5:00 pm 9/10-5/26 71685 Sa 8:30 am-9:00 am 5/16 up to four (4) half off (-50%)scholarships per quarter. 71686 Sa 9:00 am-9:30 am 5/16 Soos Creek Elementary 71687 Sa 9:30 am-10:00 am 5/16 Qualifying scholarship recipients must be current 69859 Th 3:55 pm-5:00 pm 9/12-5/28 71688 Sa 10:30 am-11:00 am 5/16 Kent residents and/or currently registered students D. Hobbs FREE 71689 Sa 11:00 am-11:30 am 5/16 with Kent School District, and must provide original

71690 Sa 11:30 am-12:00 pm 5/16 documentation to establish need. Old Fishing Hole D. Hobbs 1 sess/FREE See page 47 for more information. 16 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 LATE NIGHT Meridian Middle School A FREE PROGRAM CALLING ALL 7TH GRADE DELIVERING TO 19 YEAR OLDS! FITNESS AND FUN! An exciting, high energy mobile fitness MERIDIAN Open every Tuesday and nutrition program coming to from 5:30-9 pm apartments, and other locations near AFTER SCHOOL Last day June 2, 2020 you! Kids, Get healthy...Get strong...Get 69866 M 3:10 pm-5:00 pm 9/9-5/25 moving...when HERO delivers fitness MMS B. Steward FREE Open gym and more! and fun each week. HERO will focus on 23480 120th Ave. S.E. Meridian After School is a recreation program traditional and non-traditional sports, Bring all your friends for students at Meridian Middle School, offering and your I.D. exercise, and active games as well as a choice of sports or cooking classes that keep nutrition and wellness. Let HERO help teens engaged, active and healthy. The program you become a lean, clean, healthy is free but pre-registration is required with a registration form on file with Kent Parks. machine!!! Homeschools: HERO can visit Mill Creek your group in one of our parks in the Call us at 253-856-5000 for more information. Middle School spring, call 253-856-5000 for information. Visit KentHero.com for the latest OPEN TO ALL 6TH GRADE schedule and Summer locations. TO 8TH GRADERS! Every Friday from 6-9:30 pm Last day June 2, 2020 KENT PARKS & RECREATION Open gym, games, sports, arts & crafts. TEEN CENTER

Whether you’re looking to get Registration form available at KentTeens.com or in the involved, get in shape or just school office hang out, we offer something for everyone: ID may be required for 7th & 8th graders Free Meals Served Nightly Full Court Basketball • Indoor Soccer Breakdancing • Chill Space • Video Game Room • Volunteer/Mentor Opportunities • Music Studio and more Ages 7th grade through 19 years of age. I.D. is required. School ASB card, State Issued I.D. or Drivers License. Be sure to check us out at KentTeens.com for pictures, program updates, and upcoming Join us for National special events. Night Out! FREE for the whole Spring Hours Summer Hours community! Tuesday, Aug 4: 5:30-8:30 pm Monday–Thursday, 4:30–9 pm July 6–August 4 Friday, 4:30–9:45 pm Monday–Thursday, 5–9 pm BBQ, Basketball, obstacle course, Saturday, 5:30–9:45 pm go-karts, sno-cones, music and facepainting. Last day June 6, 2020

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The Summer Playgrounds Program is an absolutely FREE program that provides your child with an active way to enjoy summer. Each playground site will be offering plenty of games, arts and crafts, sports, special events and even a free sack lunch! This program will begin on Wednesday, June 24 and runs until Thursday, August 13. We will be waiting for you to show up every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at one of our four selected playground sites: Morrill Meadows, Chestnut Ridge, Kiwanis Tot Lot 1 and Kiwanis Tot Lot 2. Program hours: 10:30 am– 4:30 pm FANTASTIC FUN FRIDAYS Join us for Fantastic Fun Fridays, where we will have fun planned for the entire family.

July 24 - Noon to 4 pm at Morrill Meadows Park August 14 - Noon to 4 pm at Chestnut Ridge Park

WHY WORK AT A SUMMER CAMP OR PLAYGROUND PROGRAM?

For college students or high school youth looking to get in the field of recreation, teaching, coaching, child development, theater or athletics, this can provide valuable experience to start building your resume. What future employers love to see is someone who values creativity, relationship building, role modeling, problem solving, self- starter, leadership, planning and organization. If you are 16 and older, have reliable transportation and a strong desire to make a difference in a young person’s life, then apply today or no later than April 19 at KentWA.gov. Positions available: Camp Counselor, Playground Supervisor and Playground Leader.

18 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 CAMP WALKAPALA Scholarships Available! Call 253-856-5000 for more information.

Camp WALKAPALA offers your K-6th grader (Fall 2020) a safe, Enrollment is limited and for this reason you are required to pay entertaining and memory making experience full of friends and a $39 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit to reserve your fun. Your child’s day will be filled with a variety of sports, games, child’s space, the deposit will be applied to the weekly camp arts & crafts, songs and other cool camp activities that will keep fee. Remaining balance is due the Monday prior to the week if them active and engaged throughout the entire summer. your child is registered to attend. Fees include all camp activities Camp hours are 7:30 am-5:30 pm. including field trips, afternoon snack and one t-shirt per summer. Kent School District offers a free lunch daily or you may send a Location: Panther Lake Elementary 10200 SE 216th St, sack lunch with your child. Kent, WA 98031.

Week 1 Week 5 June 24-June 26* July 20-24 Kent Station AMC Movie: ‘’Soul’’ Field Trip: Stewart Heights Pool Course #: 71691 Fee: $117 Course #: 71695 Fee: $195 We’re going to kick off the summer with crazy amounts of funky fun and an It’s hot outside so let’s go to the pool! Grab your swimsuit and get ready to exciting new movie. splash and play. *Subject to change due to makeup days

Week 6 Week 2 July 27- 31 June 29 - July 2* Field Trip: Defy Trampoline Field Trip: Lake Meridian BBQ Course #: 71696 Fee: $195 Course #: 71692 Fee: $156 Bounce! We are going back to one of our favorite trips to jump, spring and It’s time to get outside and enjoy a classic 4th of July BBQ. leap for joy. *No camp 7/3

Week 7 Week 3 August 3-7 July 6-10 Field Trip: Oxbow Farms Field Trip: MoPOP Course #: 71697 Fee: $195 Course #: 71693 Fee: $195 An excellent opportunity to get a hands-on experience learning about Camp is going to rock out and learn about new, exciting things in culture. farming and how to grow delicious, nutritious food.

Week 4 Week 8 July 13-17 August 10-14 Field Trip: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Field Trip: Kandle Wave Pool Course #: 71694 Fee: $195 Course #: 71698 Fee: $195 The animals are ready for us! Come enjoy an amazing time at the zoo and This last week of camp we are going in search of the biggest wave–I have a aquarium. feeling we will find it.

Register online and schedule automatic weekly payments at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000.

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ADAPTIVE RECREATION

CAMP WALKAPALA TOO REGISTRATION OPENS @ 8:00 AM ON 3/11! Kent Parks & Recreation offers an inclusive day camp for children with disabilities as part of our Camp WALKAPALA day camp program. Space is extremely limited and campers must be entering 4-6 grade in Fall 2020. A $39 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will hold your child’s spot each week you would like her/him to attend. All balances must be paid in full one week prior to start of camp. Please call 253-856-5030 for more information and to reserve your child’s spot today!

Field Trip: Kent Station AMC: ‘’Soul’’ Field Trip: Stewart Heights Pool 71699 W-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm 6/24-6/26* 71703 M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm 7/20-7/24 Panther Lake Elementary L. Castillo 3 sess/$117 Panther Lake Elementary L. Castillo 5 sess/$195 *Subject to change due to makeup days Field Trip: Defy Trampoline Field Trip: Lake Meridian BBQ 71704 M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm 7/27-7/31 71700 M-Th 8:00 am-5:00 pm 6/29-7/2* Panther Lake Elementary L. Castillo 5 sess/$195 Panther Lake Elementary L. Castillo 4 sess/$156 *No camp Friday 7/3 Field Trip: Oxbow Farms 71705 M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm 8/3-8/7 Field Trip: MoPOP Panther Lake Elementary L. Castillo 5 sess/$195 71701 M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm 7/6-7/10 Panther Lake Elementary L. Castillo 5 sess/$195 Field Trips: Kandle Wave Pool MARK YOUR CALENDARS 71706 M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm 8/10-8/14 Field Trip: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Panther Lake Elementary L. Castillo 5 sess/$195 SPRING REGISTRATION 71702 M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm 7/13-7/17 Panther Lake Elementary L. Castillo 5 sess/$195 for Adaptive Recreation begins March 11 at 8 a.m.

SUMMER REGISTRATION STATEMENT OF INCLUSION ADAPTIVE RECREATION “Everyone in the City of Kent community for Adaptive Recreation begins 525 4th Ave. N. shall have the opportunity to equally June 3 at 8 a.m. The Adaptive Recreation Division offers a full participate in, benefit from, and enjoy the range of programs, services and classes for parks and recreation programs and facilities. MARY LOU BECKER MEMORIAL FUND citizens with disabilities in our community. Our mission is dedicated to enriching the A memorial fund has been established Call 253-856-5030 for information. lives of all persons participating in Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services.” in memory of our dear friend and co-worker, Mary Lou Becker. This fund is used to assist people in need to PLEASE NOTE: participate in recreation programs. If you Staff is here to provide leadership for the METRO ACCESS USERS! would like to donate, call programs. If you believe you would need Please note the time of our programs 253-856-5030 or send contributions to 1:1 support to meet your personal needs and schedule your van times accordingly. Instructors are scheduled to arrive for Kent Commons • Mary Lou Becker beyond general program instruction, your support person is welcome to attend at programs just prior to start time and to Memorial Fund, 525 4th Ave. N., no cost. Any questions, please call leave shortly afterward. There will be a Kent, WA 98032. 253-856-5030. charge for early arrivals and late pickups.

20 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 STUDIO 315 Studio 315 is a social club with activities including dances, talent shows, theme nights and holiday parties. All functions 7-9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. SPRING 71707 F 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 4/3-5/29 Kent Commons L. Wagie 9 sess/$63

April May 3 Eggstravaganza 1 Fiesta de Mayo SUMMER Hop in to hunt for an egg and It’s a fiesta of fun with dancing, limbo decorate it egg-stra special. and candy. MONDAY 8 Annual Spring Shindig ADVENTURES 10 Totally Awesome 80s Flashback Get dressed up for the annual spring Tonight, we will celebrate the best of ball and share a twirl on the dance GOLD CREEK POND HIKE the 80s. Wear your neon prints, leg floor with your friends. warmers and be a star. Gold Creek Pond is a moderate 1.2 mile loop 15 BinGO for it! near Snoqualmie Pass with views of wild flowers 17 Birthday Bonanza Go for the win when you play Bingo and a beautiful lake. Please pack a sack lunch We were born ready to party! with friends. Bring a sack dinner and to eat in the park after our hike. *This is a Celebrate everyone’s birthday with enjoy social time before the game moderate hike. Participants must be able to cupcakes and a song. begins. hike independently for 1.2 miles. *Wheelchair transportation is not provided for this trip. 24 Pizza Dough-Si-Do 22 Step Up to the Mic Online registration is available. Bring a little dough ($4 for pizza Bring your jokes, perform your and pop), dine with your friends favorite Karaoke song or any other 71709 M 8:30 am-4:00 pm 6/29 Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$45 and roll out your best moves on the talent you want to show off. Sign up dance floor. at the door and get ready to go! MEADOWBROOK FARM TRAILS 29 Tacky Tourist Travel the dance floor in your favorite Meadowbrook Farm is a 2-mile hike through Hawaiian shirt, sandals, fanny pack... a 460-acre, historic farm property located in the possibilities stretch on for miles. the cities of North Bend and Snoqualmie, with views of Mount Si and the Cascade Mountain range. Please pack a lunch to eat along the trail. *This is a moderate hike; participants must SUMMER be able to hike independently for 2.0 miles. 71708 F 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 6/19-8/14* Wheelchair transportation is not provided for Kent Commons L. Wagie 8 sess/$56 this trip. Online registration is available. *No Class 7/3 71710 M 10:00 am-4:00 pm 7/13 Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$35 June 24 Big Hairy Ordeal PURPLE HAZE LAVENDER FARM Tangled, teased, twisted or wigged We will head to Sequim, Washington, to enjoy 19 Double the Fun out is to-do tonight! Whose locks a day at the Purple Haze Lavender Farm. Please It’s better together when you dress are loveliest of them all and who is pack a sack lunch to enjoy at the farm. Don’t like a friend and twin. having the best bad hair day? forget to bring $10 to try their special lavender 26 Stars and Stipes Forever 31 Pizza and Dancing ice cream. *Wheelchair transportation is not Join us for a pre-4th of July dance. Bring $4.00 for pizza and pop. We provided for this trip. Online registration is Sport your red, white and blue. will dance after we eat. available. 71711 M 8:00 am-5:00 pm 8/3 July August Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$50 3 No Club – Happy 4th of July! 7 Frozen Ball Space is extremely limited for outings and Stay cool tonight with our frozen there are others waiting to participate if 10 Hot Dog Days of Summer ball. Dress in white, baby blue or as you cannot. Currently, a minimum of three Studio staff will serve an indoor a character from the movie “Frozen (3) business days is required to request an BBQ of hotdogs, chips and soda. 2”. We will have popsicles for snack. account credit or refund, and refunds will *Please note that this is not a incur a $5 processing fee. potluck. All food will be provided 14 Last Call Before Fall by Kent Parks. We will celebrate the end of summer with a dance and ice 17 So Crafty cream bars to cool us down. Take your turn at the craft table and then take a spin on the dance floor.

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 21 Trips & Tours Community Exploration SPRING SPRING SUMMER BLOEDEL RESERVE GARDEN OWEN BEACH APPLETS & COTLETS Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and explore 150 acres and 23 distinct landscapes, Owen Beach Trail is a 2.1 mile ‘’out and back’’ trail CANDY KITCHEN including a public garden and forest reserve located near Tacoma, Washington, that features We will head east to the mountains of Cashmere, of mixed woodlands and meadows. Please bring $20.00 to eat out after the hike. No beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill Washington, to tour the Applets & Cotlets Candy wheelchair transportation provided. The loop is levels. Participants must be able to walk 2 Kitchen. Bring $15 to buy lunch or pack a sack approximately 2 miles long and is considered miles. Please bring a sack lunch to enjoy on lunch. Wheelchair transportation is not provided; a moderate hike. the hike. This is a wheelchair accessible trip but online registration is available for this trip. 71721 Sa 8:30 am-5:00 pm 4/4 space is limited, please register over the phone 71717 W 8:00 am-5:00 pm 7/1 Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$25 or in person. Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$60 DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR. 71712 W 10:30 am-3:30 pm 4/8 Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$35 LUNCH AND A MOVIE Discover “A Whole New World” with this magically updated version of the Academy BREAKFAST AND A MOVIE We will take in the latest blockbuster movie and Award-winning Disney classic! After Aladdin then have lunch. Please bring $15 for your movie discovers a magic lamp containing a Genie who We will eat at the Black Bear Restaurant for admission. You will also need to bring $15 for has the power to grant three wishes, he embarks breakfast and then take in a movie at the lunch or pack a sack lunch. This is a wheelchair on an adventure that will test his will and moral character. Please bring $15 for lunch out before Commons Mall in Federal Way. Please bring $20 accessible trip and only available for registration the play. There is a non-refundable ticket fee for breakfast. *Price of movie is included in the over the phone or in person. of $13 in the price of this trip. price of the trip and trip time may change 71718 W 10:30 am-3:30 pm 7/15 71722 Sa 12:00 pm-6:00 pm 4/18 depending on the day’s movie schedule. Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$35 Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$50 Online registration is not available for this trip. A DAY OF MINI GOLF LUNCH AND A MOVIE 71713 W 8:30 am-3:00 pm 4/22 Kent Commons L. Castillo 1 sess/$35 We will head to Kings Mini Golf in Puyallup for We will go see the latest blockbuster hit and a day of mini golf. You will need to bring $10 then have lunch. You will need $15 for lunch at OXBOW SPRING FARM Kent Station or pack a sack lunch. Extra snack ADVENTURE for admission. Please bring $15 for lunch out or money for at the movies is optional ($15-$20 pack a sack lunch. Wheelchair transportation is is suggested). There is a non-refundable Explore the first signs of spring! Oxbow’s spring not provided; online registration is available for ticket fee of $13 in the price of this trip. This field trips will awaken your senses to the magic this trip. trip is wheelchair accessible and not available for online registration. Please register over the of the early growing season on our family- 71719 W 10:00 am-3:00 pm 7/29 phone or in person. friendly vegetable farm. Taste early-season Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$35 71723 Sa 10:30 am-3:30 pm 6/13 crops and even sow sees to take home! This is a MT RAINIER SILVER FOREST TRAIL Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$35 wheelchair accessible trip and not available for online registraton. HIKE SUMMER 71714 W 8:30 am-3:30 pm 5/6 Set atop Sunrise Rim, this trail wanders eastward Kent Commons L. Castillo 1 sess/$45 from the Emmons Vista Trail through mixed forest LUNCH AND MOVIE and meadows. Pack a sack lunch and extra water We will check out the latest blockbuster movie MT RAINIER GONDOLA RIDE to enjoy on the trail. *This is a moderate to and then have lunch. Please bring $15 for your difficult 3-mile hike. Wheelchair transportation movie admission and $15 to buy lunch or bring A ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola will take you is not provided for this trip; online registration is a sack lunch. This trip is wheelchair accessible almost 2,500 vertical feet to the summit where available. and not available for online registration. Please register over the phone or in person. you will find breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier 71725 W 8:00 am-5:00 pm 8/12 and the Cascade Mountain Range. Please pack a Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$60* 71724 Sa 10:30 am-3:30 pm 6/27 sack lunch to enjoy at the top of the mountain. Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$35 You will need to bring $20 cash for admission. SOOS CREEK TRAIL AND *Please note, if you have a fear of heights, MOD PIZZA this is not the trip for you. Wheelchair transportation is not provided for this trip; online We will head out for a leisurely walk on the Soos registration is available. Creek Trail in Kent. Please bring $15 lunch at MOD Pizza. This trip is wheelchair accessible. 71715 W 8:30 am-3:30 pm 5/20 Kent Commons L. Castillo 1 sess/$45 Online registration is not available, please register over the phone or in person. DISCOVERY PARK AND PICNIC 71720 Sa 10:30 am-3:30 pm 7/18 The Discovery Park Loop Trail is a designated Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$35 National Recreation Trail, 2.8 miles long with DES MOINES CREEK TRAIL an elevation change of just 140 feet. It passes We will take a leisurely walk on the Des Moines through both forest and open meadows and Creek Trail and enjoy lunch out, after our walk. offers extensive views with good prospects for Please bring $20 for lunch at a local restaurant. bird watchers and the everyday hiker. This is a This trip is wheelchair accessible and not moderate hike; participants must be able to available for online registration. Please register over the phone or in person. walk over 2 miles with few stops. Please pack a sack lunch to enjoy in the park. *Wheelchair 71726 Sa 10:30 am-3:30 pm 8/8 transportation is not available for this trip. Online Kent Commons L. Wagie 1 sess/$35 registration is available. 71716 W 10:30 am-3:30 pm 6/3 Kent Commons L. Castillo 1 sess/$35

22 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 TECHNOLOGY HEALTH CREATIVE ARTS ACCESS THE FUTURE AND FITNESS CREATIVE ART SPACE COMPUTER CLASS FLEXI-FIT & FUN Spring A computer class designed for individuals with Everyone is talking about the bird. Come along developmental and/or physical delays. Class This creative fitness program focuses on with the class while we test fly avian-based art meets at the Kent Senior Activity Center in the improving strength, balance, coordination and projects. Let your imagination soar with the help computer training lab. *Please note registration endurance. of our feathered friends and let everybody know is limited to one class per quarter (Monday OR Spring that ‘’bird’’ is the word! Tuesday) due to space limitations. 71733 M 2:45 pm-3:45 pm 3/23-6/8* 71741 Tu 10:00 am-12:00 pm 3/31-6/9* 71734 M 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 3/23-6/8* Spring 71742 Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm 4/2-6/11* Kent Commons L. Wagie 10 sess/$70 Kent Commons J. McLaughlin 10 sess/$110 71727 M 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 3/30-6/8* *No class 4/6, 5/25 71728 Tu 3:30 pm-5:00 pm 3/31-6/9* *No class 4/7, 4/9 Senior Activity Center J. McLaughlin 10 sess/$70 Summer Summer *No class 5/25, 5/26 71735 Tu 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 6/23-8/11* Kent Commons L. Wagie 8 sess/$56 If it’s summertime, it must mean sketchbooks. Summer Practice your sketching, scribbling, doodling, 71729 M 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 6/22-8/10 TRAIL WALKING and drawing all year-long with the book you 71730 Tu 3:30 pm-5:00 pm 6/23-8/11 Senior Activity Center J. McLaughlin 8 sess/$56 Take a fitness-paced walk near ShoWare and build for yourself. We’ll be focused on flowers on the Interurban Trail. Participants must and trees, but feel free to bring any ideas you COOKING be independent walkers, able to keep a want to sketch out. moderate pace. Walking poles will be available 71743 Tu 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6/23-8/11 COOKING - BASIC SKILLS for those wishing an additional workout for your 71744 Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm 6/25-8/13 Kent Commons J. McLaughlin 8 sess/$88 Learn the basic skills of preparing a meal. Enjoy core and posture. nutritious food with friends and have fun 71736 Th 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 6/25-8/13 SUMMER READING LUNCH BUNCH learning to cook. Kent Commons L. Wagie 8 sess/$56 Choose your adventure...bring your lunch, sit 71731 Tu 5:30 pm-7:00 pm 3/31-6/2* YOGA AND RELAXATION back and enjoy the story -- or bring your reading Kent Commons R. Torgusen 9 sess/$72 *No class 4/7 Students are introduced to the practice of skills and help tell the tale! This summer we basic yoga principles. Class structure includes will be reading and reviewing “The Incredible PICKLEBALL meditation, breath work, movement, and Journey” by Sheila Burnford. Are you looking to learn a new sport, skill, or stretching. Please bring your own yoga mat if 71745 Tu 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 6/23-8/11 just want to move your body and get in shape? you have one; mats will be available for those Kent Commons L. Wagie 8 sess/$48 Come try our new Pickleball fitness program. who need them. WORKSHOP THEATER FOR ALL All equipment is provided, just show up ready Spring to learn basic pickle ball rules and skills. Come 71737 M 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 3/30-6/8* Students will learn what it is to act in live dressed in workout gear (athletic clothing and 71738 F 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 4/3-6/12* theater. We will learn basic theater and Kent Commons J. Hall 8 sess/$56 stage skills though games, activities, and good tennis shoes) and get ready to sweat! (No *No class 4/6, 4/10, 4/27, 5/1, 5/25, 5/29 jeans please.) Summer improv. We will work with a script and put on a stage production during our last class. 71732 W 3:30 pm-5:00 pm 3/25-6/3* 71739 M 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 6/22-8/17* Kent Commons J. Daniels 10 sess/$70 71740 F 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 6/26-8/21* WEEKLY PARTICIPATION REQUIRED; mandatory *No class 4/8 Kent Commons J. Hall 8 sess/$56 attendance for play performance on the final *No class 6/30, 7/3 day of class. Play will be held 5/26. 71746 Tu 1:30 pm-3:00 pm 3/24-5/26* Kent Commons C. Ayres-Graves 9 sess/$72 SERVICES *No class 4/7 M.S. Support Group Meets at the Senior Activity Center the third Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Spring/Summer schedule: 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20. For more information, call Lisa Boon at 253-630-1722. NAMI (South King County) Support and education for anyone who has or is involved with someone who has a mental illness. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Alliance Center, 515 W. Harrison. Spring/Summer schedule: 4/4, 4/28, 5/12, 5/26, 6/9, 6/23, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11 and 8/25. For information, call Ted at 253-653-2896.

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 23 SPORTS Spring/Summer Sports Programs DAY PROGRAM TIME LOCATION SPRING Wednesday Spring Track & Field 6:30–8:00 p.m. Mill Creek Middle School DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM Spring Cycling 6:30–8:00 pm ShoWare Parking/Kent Commons This course is designed for individuals 8 and up Summer T-Ball 6:30–8:00 pm Service Ball Club Fields with developmental and/or physical disabilities to improve swimming skills and strokes. All Summer Softball 6:30–8:00 pm Service Ball Club Fields athletes must have a current Special Olympics Saturday Spring Swimming x3 9:00 a.m.–12 noon Kent YMCA medical form on file. Tennis 6:00–7:00 p.m. Boeing Tennis Center 70934 Sa 9:00 am-10:00 am 3/28-5/30* Kent YMCA J. McLaughlin 10 sess/$80 *No class 4/18 CYCLING TENNIS DEVELOPMENTAL SWIMMING Bring you own bike and helmet and join us for Learn basic tennis skills from a pro! This inclusive Basic to Intermediate some great exercise and competition. Must program is designed for individuals with special This course is designed for individuals with be able to ride a bike or tricycle. The cycling needs ages 12 and up; or with instructor developmental/and or physical disabilities. team will attend the state Special Olympics approval. Individuals will learn stroke development and basic tournament at Joint Base Lewis-McCord. *Price to intermediate swimming skills. 71751 Sa 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 4/11-5/30* includes state tournament: 6/6-6/7. Boeing Employees A. Overland 7 sess/$49 71747 Sa 10:00 am-11:00 am 3/28-5/30* Tennis Center Kent YMCA J. McLaughlin 9 sess/$72 71750 W 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 4/1-6/3* *No class 5/23 *No class 4/18 Kent Commons E. Cooper 10 sess/$70 *No class 4/8 SPECIAL NEEDS TENNIS CAMP Beginners Swimming This course is designed for individuals 8 years Hosted by Boeing Tennis Club and Jensen- and up who have never been in the water Schmidt Tennis Academy at Boeing Employees before, or need to build confidence in the water. MEDICAL FORMS/ Instructors will work with participants on floating Tennis Club. For more information and to independently, kicking your legs from the wall, COMPETITION INFORMATION register contact Daryl Harper at and the very basics of swimming. This is a group [email protected] or call 253-335-4647 instruction class, so if you need a 1:1 in the water To participate in Special Olympics training you will need to bring a care provider with you. programs and tournaments, applicants 71748 Sa 11:00 am-12:00 pm 3/28-5/30* must have a current Application of Kent YMCA J. McLaughlin 9 sess/$72 SUMMER *No class 4/18 Participation (medical form) on file with SOFTBALL Adaptive Recreation. Medical forms are TRACK AND FIELD good for up to three (3) years. Please call Bring your own mitt and learn the basic softball fundamentals, including participation in the Events include running, walking, shot put, 253-856-5030 if you have questions. regional Special Olympics tournament. Last jumps, wheelchair events and relays. Includes practice of the season will be held at Kent participation in Special Olympics tournaments Memorial Park for a potluck BBQ. Athletes with MANDATORY PRACTICE REQUIRED. THANK YOU must have current medical form submitted 70935 W 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 3/25-6/3* by 7/1. *Price and number of sessions include Mill Creek L. Wagie 10 sess/$70 Employees Recycling Program, tournament. Middle School *No class 4/8 71752 W 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 6/24-8/5 Kent Community Foundation, Service Club Park K. Bigelow 7 sess/$70 CHEER TEAM Quota International of Kent Valley T-BALL Focus on learning cheers, group dance routines and Thunderbirds Community Sports and spirit. Cheer participants may participate in Foundation for your continued Bring your own mitt and learn the basic T-ball select Special Olympics events. support and community partnership fundamentals, including participation in the regional Special Olympics tournament. Last 71749 Tu 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 3/24-5/5* with Kent Commons C. Arralde 6 sess/$42 practice of the season will be held at Kent *No class 4/7 Kent Parks’ Adaptive Recreation/ Memorial Park for a potluck BBQ. Athletes Youth & Teen Programs. must have current medical form submitted by 7/1. *Price and number of sessions include tournament. 71753 W 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 6/24-8/5 Service Club Park K. Bigelow 7 sess/$70

24 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 The Riverbend Golf Complex is owned and operated by the Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department. The golf complex consists of a Championship 18 Hole Golf Course, pro shop, driving range, discount golf merchandise retail store, and is also home to Half Lion Public House.

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18 Hole Golf Course: 253-854-3673 l Driving Range: 253-856-5175 /riverbendgolfcomplex @riverbendgolfwa @riverbendgolf RiverbendGolfComplex.com ADULTS

COOKING CREATIVE ARTS DANCE ITALIAN COOKING ADULT IRISH DANCE Italy is the home of good cooking and the Dancers will learn both traditional Irish step (solo) next best thing to being there is being in the and Ceili (group) dance in a fun & supportive company of an renowned Italian chef. Share class. Students will work on basic movements, recipes and samples as you learn to make proper posture, form and rhythm. Wear nutritious and healthy meals. All supplies comfortable clothing, Irish guillies suggested. included. 71061 Tu 7:15 pm-8:15 pm 3/31-6/2 Kent Commons H. Kenneally 9 sess/$117 Pasta *No class 4/6 Learn to make homemade pasta and fillings such as ravioli, tortellini and other basic pasta shapes. 72112 Tu 7:15 pm-8:15 pm 7/7-8/11 71353 W 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 4/1 Kent Commons H. Kenneally 6 sess/$78 Sauces White or red? The secret is in the sauce! Learn the WATERCOLOR PAINTING BALLET (Ages 16+) secrets of great sauces and how they enhance vari- Learn traditional and experimental watercolor ous dishes. Basic level ballet steps, barre and centre floor. A 71354 W 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 4/15 techniques and application. Class includes great class for stretching and toning. Ballet shoes Bread & Pizza demonstration, individual assistance, discussion required. Drop-ins are welcome at $8 per class. and critique. Instructor continually introduces Learn to make this rustic country bread recipe. From 71068 F 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 4/3-6/5 this recipe, you will make variations from breadsticks new methods and projects. Beginners - Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$70 to pizza. All recipes and samples included. intermediate. Supply list will be mailed. 71356 W 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 5/6 70857 Tu 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 3/17-4/21 72106 Tu 6:15 pm-7:15 pm 7/7-8/11 Dessert 70859 Th 1:30 pm-3:30 pm 3/19-4/23 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42 Learn to make biscotti, puff pastry, tiramisu and other 70905 Tu 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 5/5-6/9 popular, heavenly Italian desserts. 70906 Th 1:30 pm-3:30 pm 5/7-6/11 JAZZ DANCE (Ages 16+) 71355 W 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 5/20 Kent Commons J. Iwasaki 6 sess/$75 Class works on short combinations and Mediterranean Cuisine Garlic, capers, olive oil, tomatoes and olives are WRITING FOR CHILDREN & complete jazz routines as well as strength and some of the staples of Mediterranean cooking. GETTING PUBLISHED flexibility. Beginning to intermediate level Learn to make a complete meal using these staples welcome. Drop-ins welcome at $8 per class. along with a cadre of fresh vegetables and healthy For the novice writer, we’ll explore plot, character, 71359 Th 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 4/2-6/4 ingredients. Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$70 71357 W 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 6/3 view point, and dialogue. Class also covers how to submit a manuscript and getting published. Cheese - Mediterranean Style 72107 Th 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 7/9-8/13 Making and using basic fresh cheese Mediterranean Lots of tips and plenty of time for questions. Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42 style. 71358 W 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 6/17 Writing for Children 71617 Tu 9:30 am-12:00 pm 6/25 Meat the Italian Way Kent Commons A. Rubeck 1 sess/$29 Fresh and flavorful made with authentic Italian seasonings. 71803 W 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 7/1 Fish the Italian Way Fresh and flavorful made with authentic Italian seasonings. 71804 W 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 7/15 Kent Commons N. Hamilton 1 sess/$22

26 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 TAP DANCE (Ages 16+) AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE MARTIAL ARTS Learn tap combos and routines in this energetic This US Coast Guard approved boating course class. Drop-ins welcome at $8 per class. provides you with the basic boating knowledge KEMPO: ADULTS Beginning to operate your power or sail boat safely and This class is a blend of Karate, Kung Fu and 71606 F 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 4/3-6/5 legally. An added bonus, many boat insurance Japanese Jiu Jitsu. It is a complete self-defense Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$70 companies will offer discounts on boating system that incorporates blocking, open hand insurance for successful completion of course. techniques, practical kicking and understanding 72108 W 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 7/8-8/12 72110 Tu 3:00 pm-4:00 pm 7/7-8/11 The course material includes 174 page student of grappling (ground fighting). You will gain Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42 guide, course completed in single day with final self-control, self-awareness, flexibility, increased exam. Boater safety card is required for anyone physical fitness, strength and balance. born after January 1, 1955 and operating a vessel Beginning/Continuing 71367 W, Sa 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 4/1-4/29 71607 W 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 4/1-6/3 with a15HP motor or greater. Bring a sack lunch. 71368 Sa, W 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 5/2-5/30 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$70 Manual included - please pick up prior to class Z-Ultimate Self Defense 9 sess/$96 start date at Kent Commons. 72109 Th 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 7/9-8/13 71369 W, Sa 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 6/3-6/27 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42 70878 Sa 8:00 am-4:30 pm 4/4 Z-Ultimate Self Defense 8 sess/$86 Continuing 71065 Sa 8:00 am-4:30 pm 5/30 71608 Tu 3:00 pm-4:00 pm 3/31-6/2 Kent Commons T. TBA 1 sess/$35 71799 W, Sa 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 7/1-7/29 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$70 SOOS CREEK PARK INTERPRETIVE Z-Ultimate Self Defense 8 sess/$86 Advanced WALKS 71800 Sa, W 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 8/1-8/29 71609 Tu 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 3/31-6/2 Z-Ultimate Self Defense 9 sess/$96 Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 10 sess/$70 Soos Creek Park is one of south King County’s prized wetland habitats. Take one of the KENDO-JAPANESE 72111 Tu 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 7/7-8/11 interpretive walks to learn more about this SWORDSMANSHIP (15+) Kent Commons M. Murphy-Brown 6 sess/$42 fascinating area. Must pre-register as walks do Develop confidence and learn the culture and fill up quickly. Visit www.friendsofsooscreekpark. etiquette of Japan. Focus on basic footwork and OUTDOOR wikifoundry.com Japanese Samurai swordsmanship. Wooden Bird Walk sword is available from instructor for $25. Class ACTIVITIES 71589 Sa 9:00 am-11:00 am 5/9 fee does not include additional equipment costs MASTER GARDENER SERIES Ethnobotany Walk for continuing and advanced students. Youth 71590 Sa 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 5/23 and adult classes are combined. Join the King County Master Gardeners for free Walking Meditation classes at Neely/Soames Homestead, located at 72172 Sa 3:00 pm-4:00 pm 5/23 Beginning 5311 S. 237 Place in Kent. Bring your questions, Bat Walk 71381 M 7:00 pm-7:50 pm 3/30-6/1 72173 Sa 8:30 pm-10:00 pm 6/6 Kent Commons C. Marsten 9 sess/$68 experiences and love of gardening to our 72174 Sa 8:30 pm-10:00 pm 7/11 71794 M 7:00 pm-7:50 pm 6/8-8/10 informative clinics. Pre-registration is required 72175 Sa 8:30 pm-9:30 pm 8/8 Kent Commons C. Marsten 10 sess/$75 due to limited space. Visit www.mgfkc.org for Soos Creek Park M. Imlay FREE Continuing more information about the Master Gardeners 71382 M 8:00 pm-8:50 pm 3/30-6/1 Kent Commons C. Marsten 9 sess/$68 program. 71795 M 8:00 pm-8:50 pm 6/8-8/10 Growing Tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest Kent Commons C. Marsten 10 sess/$75 Covers all the basics of growing tomatoes from seed Advanced to harvest. Learn about the latest trends in tomato 71383 W 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 3/25-6/3 breeding and varieties that grow well in our climate. Kent Commons C. Marsten 11 sess/$83 72093 Sa 10:30 am-12:00 pm 4/4 71796 W 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 6/10-8/12 Neely-Soames 1 sess/FREE Kent Commons C. Marsten 10 sess/$75 Historic Home Growing Potatoes in a No-Till Garden How to plant, grow, and harvest potatoes in a no-till vegetable garden. Class is indoors (lecture) and outdoors (hands-on, planting). Please wear sturdy shoes. Tools and gloves provided. 72094 Sa 10:00 am-11:30 am 5/9 Neely-Soames 1 sess/FREE Historic Home Growing Herbs in the Pacific Northwest Covers the basics of growing hardy herbs in our climate, including the uses of these herbs, both his- torically and today. Class is indoor (lecture)/outdoor (harvesting). Please wear gardening shoes. Tools provided, as needed. 72095 Sa 10:00 am-11:30 am 6/27 Neely-Soames 1 sess/FREE Historic Home

GREATER KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 855 East Smith St, Kent WA 98030 253-854-4330 Please come and visit the historic Emil Bereiter House our hours are Noon until 4pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Tours for different hours can be made by appointment in advance.

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 27 DOG OBEDIENCE Join us in one of our many dog obedience classes. Instructor Jennifer Schneider owns Pick of the Litter Dog Training, and is a certified Pet Dog Trainer. For more information visit pickofthelitterdogtraining.com. All classes held at the Kent Memorial Park Building.

MANNERS 1 FEISTY FIDO 1 PUPPY 1 For dogs 6 months and older. Enroll in our results This class is designed for dogs 1 year of age and For puppies between 8 weeks and 6 months old. based, pain free, introductory dog training class older, who behave inappropriately in social settings Your puppy will have the opportunity to play off and your dog will learn to sit, sit and stay, lie down - barking, growling or lunging - at people or dogs. leash with other puppies, meet lots of new people, and stay, walk on leash without pulling, walk with Learn specific, scientifically proven techniques to explore safe agility equipment, and learn age ap- you, come when you call, leave it, and lie down and help your dog to behave and relax in these settings. propriate obedience skills. This includes sit, lie down relax on a mat. You will be shown how to use these Provides gradual and controlled exposure to dogs and relax on a mat, stay at doors and at mealtime, behaviors in real life situations, with and without and people, while teaching obedience skills and leave it and drop it, come when called and walk treats. Your dog will learn to sit to say hello to people training games that are incompatible with reactivity. nicely on leash. You will receive customized solu- and to approach other dogs calmly. You will receive Class is limited to 3 dogs. No dogs for the first week tions to the problems you are having at home, such customized solutions to help with the behavior of class. as puppy nipping, potty training, chewing and jump- problems you are having at home. The result will be 71101 Th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 3/26-5/7 ing up. During your enrollment period, you can drop a well-trained dog that listens, even while distracted 71104 W 5:15 pm-6:15 pm 4/15-5/20 in to other Puppy 1 sessions at no charge! by other things. 71102 M 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 5/4-6/15 71109 Th 5:15 pm-6:15 pm 3/26-5/7 71097 Th 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 3/26-5/7 72100 W 5:15 pm-6:15 pm 6/3-7/15 71106 W 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 4/15-5/20 71094 W 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 4/15-5/20 71103 Th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 7/16-8/20 71107 Su 2:30 pm-3:30 pm 4/26-6/14 71095 Su 3:45 pm-4:45 pm 4/26-6/14 Kent Memorial Park J. Schneider 6 sess/$135 71112 Th 5:15 pm-6:15 pm 5/21-6/25 71096 M 5:15 pm-6:15 pm 5/4-6/15 No class 4/9, 5/25 71108 M 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 6/22-8/3 71098 W 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 6/3-7/15 71111 Su 2:30 pm-3:30 pm 6/28-8/2 71099 Su 3:45 pm-4:45 pm 6/28-8/2 FEISTY FIDO 2 71110 W 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 7/29-9/2 71100 Th 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 7/16-8/20 This is the next step after completing Feisty Fido 1. Kent Memorial Park J. Schneider 6 sess/$115 Kent Memorial Park J. Schneider 6 sess/$115 You will continue teaching your dog to behave in No class 5/10, 5/24, 5/25 No class 5/10, 5/24, 7/8, the presence of dogs and people, but at a closer dis- tance, and with a larger focus on obedience training. PUPPY 2 MANNERS 2 72101 Th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 5/21-6/25 This is the next step after completing Puppy 1. You This is the next step after completing Manners 1. 72103 M 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 6/22-8/3 and your puppy will continue training in the same You will continue working on the obedience skills 72102 W 5:15 pm-6:15 pm 7/29-9/2 format as in Puppy 1 - alternating between socializa- from Manners 1, but with a higher level of difficulty, Kent Memorial Park J. Schneider 6 sess/$135 tion, obedience training and problem solving. distraction, and distance. No class 7/6 71915 M 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 5/4-6/15 72099 Th 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 5/21-6/25 72087 W 7:45 pm-8:45 pm 6/3-7/15 72098 M 5:15 pm-6:15 pm 6/22-8/3 72088 Th 5:15 pm-6:15 pm 7/16-8/20 Kent Memorial Park J. Schneider 6 sess/$115 RALLY OBEDIENCE Kent Memorial Park J. Schneider 6 sess/$115 This class is for dogs who have completed Manners No class 7/8 2, or with instructor’s permission. Rally O is a fun way to continue training with your dog and can THERAPY PREP prepare you for competition in the sport This class is for dogs who have completed Manners 72105 Su 1:15 pm-2:15 pm 6/28-8/2 2, or with instructor’s permission. We will give you Kent Memorial Park J. Schneider 6 sess/$115 the tools and training you need to complete the TDI Therapy Dog Test. 71105 W 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 7/29-9/2 Kent Memorial Park J. Schneider 6 sess/$115 Got a pet? Better get a license or face fines. It’s the law. Most pet licenses cost $30…a lot less than a $125 fine. Fees for pet licensing do a lot of good: • Fund animal cruelty investigations and provide resources to address complaints about vicious animals. • Treat injured and sick animals and find homes for them. • Provide care for over 1,900 animals impounded each year at the Kent Animal Shelter. • Roaming pets can get injured, but if they’re wearing license tags, they have a much better chance of being treated and reunited with you. 28 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 Enjoy classes six days per week! All classes held at Kent Commons Sign up at MyKentParks.com/Register or at Jazzercise.com CLASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

DANCE MIXX DANCE MIXX STRENGTH 60 DANCE MIXX EXPRESS STRENGTH 45

4:25 – 5:25 p.m. 6 – 7 p.m. 4:25 – 5:25 p.m. 6–7 p.m. 5 – 5:30 p.m. 8:10 – 8:55 a.m.

DANCE MIXX

9 – 10 a.m.

FREE INDOOR WALKING RUNS THROUGH MAY Mon., Tues. & Wed. • 9 - 11 a.m.* • ShoWare Center - 625 West James Street *Dates may vary check KentWA.gov/KentCommons or call 253-856-5000 Open to all ages and modalities Wellness Day every second week of the month (Blood pressure checks, hydration station, and more)

WHY PARKS? Kent Parks works to remove barriers so that all residents have an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of parks and recreation including: • Individuals of all Ages and Genders • Individuals with Physical Disabilities • Members of Multicultural/Racial/Ethnic Communities • Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities • Members of the LGBTQ Communities • Members of Refugee/Immigrant Communities • Individuals with Economic Challenges

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 29 ADULT SPORTS & FITNESS

ADULT RACQUETBALL CLUB ADULT SOFTBALL BODY CONDITIONING/ A great way to build your skill level and stay in Adult Softball Leagues are offered throughout WEIGHT TRAINING shape with both recreational and competitive the year. Levels of play offered: Recreation and Individual instruction on the proper use of levels of play. Competitive for Men and Women, Coed and fixed weight equipment (Nautilus), a variety Church Divisions. Games are played at Hogan of exercises for each weight station, and how SPRING LEAGUE Park, Kent Memorial Park, Wilson Playfields and to develop a personal training program. A 72159 A Division Service Club Ballfields. complimentary one-month pass to the weight 72160 B Division room ($12.50 value) included in $35 class fee. 72161 C Division Spring/Summer Season (April–July) One hour session by appointment only, call 72163 D Division (May-July Second Season (Late July - September) (253) 856-5000. Kent Commons 10 sess/$30 Kent Commons 1 sess/$35 FALL LEAGUE ADULT VOLLEYBALL 72163 A Division TENNIS LESSONS 72164 B Division Adult volleyball is offered three (3) times 72165 C Division throughout the year. Various levels of play Beginner/Intermediate Ages 15-Adult 72166 D Division (Sep.-Nov.) offered from Tuesday Night “Open” and 72136 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 5/5-5/28 Kent Commons 10 sess/$30 Wednesday Night Women’s Divisions. All 72137 Tu, Th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 6/2-6/25 matches are played at the Kent Commons. 72138 Th, Tu 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 7/2-7/28 72139 Tu, Th 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 8/4-8/27 72140 Tu, Th 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 9/1-9/24 Winter Season (January–March) Kent-Meridian HS S. Walters 8 sess/$75 Spring Season (April and May) Fall Season (September-November MOVING WITH BODY & MIND - YOGA & STRETCHING Find the ease of moving which will lead to deep relaxation. You will stretch, learn to coordinate your breathing and body-mind centering techniques. Please bring a mat and large towel Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services to class. Instructor is a certified Movement offers several adult sports leagues. Individuals Therapist. wishing to participate in an adult league must 71399 M 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 4/13-5/18 be 18 years of age. Registration is taken by Kent Commons C. Rosenfield 6 sess/$48 teams only. Individuals wishing to participate can call the Kent Commons office to submit 71400 M 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 6/1-6/29 their name, sport and level of play for the Kent Commons C. Rosenfield 5 sess/$40 individual player list. To check on registration 71801 M 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 7/6-7/27 information, league standings and league Kent Commons C. Rosenfield 4 sess/$32 schedules, please visit KentWA.gov or call 253-856-5000. 71401 W 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 4/8-5/20 Senior Center C. Rosenfield 7 sess/$56 Adult Sports Leagues are run with an emphasis 71402 W 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 5/27-7/1 on good sportsmanship, having fun and Senior Center C. Rosenfield 6 sess/$48 encouraging team conduct that takes a positive approach toward competition. 71802 W 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 7/8-7/29 Senior Center C. Rosenfield 4 sess/$32

30 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 FITNESS CRUNCH AT LUNCH RESTORATIVE YOGA Class for all levels of fitness. Small, precise moves We will work to restore blood flow through Join us for a complete body workout to terrific with emphasis on breathing techniques to gentle movement for a therapeutic and relaxing music in any of the following classes. Wear stretch. Bring a yoga mat. increase efficiency of exercise. Through these comfortable clothing and aerobic shoes. Drop- basic exercises I will give modifications for all 71579 F 10:00 am-10:50 am 4/3-4/24 $16 ins welcome - $5 per class 71580 F 10:00 am-10:50 am 5/1-5/29 $20 levels where you will learn to engage lower abs, 71581 F 10:00 am-10:50 am 6/5-6/26 $16 BARRE upper core and back muscles and stretches 71776 F 10:00 am-10:50 am 7/10-7/31 $16 that will provide you with a sense of strength 71777 F 10:00 am-10:50 am 8/7-8/28 $16 Fusing the best of pilates, yoga, aerobics, and and stability in your body that will stay with you Kent Commons Hall elements of the strengthening exercises dancers throughout your day. do, Barre Above® delivers a results-driven 71585 Sa 9:00 am-10:00 am 4/4-4/25 $16 71586 Sa 9:00 am-10:00 am 5/2-5/30 $20 workout that is not only fun and dynamic, but it 71089 W 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 4/1-4/29 $20 71090 W 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 5/6-5/27 $16 71587 Sa 9:00 am-10:00 am 6/6-6/27 $16 will sculpt your body and get you into absolutely 71091 W 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 6/3-6/24 $16 71780 Sa 9:00 am-10:00 am 7/11-7/18 $8 amazing shape! Class held center-floor off barre. 71766 W 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 7/1-7/29 $20 71781 Sa 9:00 am-10:00 am 8/1-8/29 $20 Kent Commons Hall 71071 F 9:00 am-10:00 am 4/3-4/24 $16 71767 W 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 8/5-8/26 $16 Kent Commons R. Matera 71072 F 9:00 am-10:00 am 5/1-5/29 $20 71582 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 4/6-4/27 $16 71073 F 9:00 am-10:00 am 6/5-6/26 $16 LUNCH BODY SCULPTING & CORE 71583 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 5/4-5/18 $12 71762 F 9:00 am-10:00 am 7/10-7/31 $16 71584 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 6/1-6/29 $20 71763 F 9:00 am-10:00 am 8/7-8/28 $16 FUSION 71778 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 7/6-7/27 $16 Kent Commons F. Steele Step, hand weights, balls and bands are used for 71779 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 8/3-8/31 $20 Kent Commons Miller COMMIT Dance Fitness - CTY a total body workout. Build core strength and endurance. A dynamic, fun-filled HIIT (high intensity interval YOGA BREAK training) style dance workout. Each routine 71390 Th 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 4/2-4/30 $20 A beginner style 50 minute yoga workout. Basic 71391 Th 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 5/7-5/28 $16 focuses on essential fitness elements created to yoga poses that will strengthen, lengthen and 71392 Th 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 6/4-6/25 $16 relax your body. Bring a yoga mat. a variety of popular music. 71768 Th 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 7/2-7/30 $20 71621 Tu 1:05 pm-1:55 pm 4/7-4/28 $20 72178 M 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 4/6-4/27 $16 71769 Th 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 8/6-8/27 $16 Kent Commons Barrick 71622 Tu 1:05 pm-1:55 pm 5/5-5/26 $16 72179 M 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 5/4-5/18 $12 71623 Tu 1:05 pm-1:55 pm 6/2-6/30 $20 72180 M 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 6/1-6/29 $20 LUNCH TIME BOOT CAMP 71784 Tu 1:05 pm-1:55 pm 7/7-7/28 $20 72181 M 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 7/6-7/27 $16 71785 Tu 1:05 pm-1:55 pm 8/4-8/25 $16 72182 M 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 8/3-8/31 $20 50 minutes of boot camp style drills, cardio workout that will challenge your body & improve 71618 Th 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 4/2-4/30 $16 71079 W 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 4/1-4/29 $20 71619 Th 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 5/7-5/28 $16 71080 W 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 5/6-5/27 $16 your speed, agility & overall performance. 71620 Th 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 6/4-6/25 $16 71081 W 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 6/3-6/24 $16 Modifications will be shown for all fitness levels. 71782 Th 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 7/2-7/30 $16 71756 W 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 7/1-7/29 $20 71783 Th 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 8/6-8/27 $16 71757 W 5:45 pm-6:45 pm 8/5-8/26 $16 71393 Tu 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 4/7-4/28 $16 71394 Tu 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 5/5-5/26 $16 Kent Commons L. Mounts 71076 Sa 10:15 am-11:15 am 4/4-4/25 $16 71395 Tu 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 6/2-6/30 $20 YOGA VINYASA FLOW 71077 Sa 10:15 am-11:15 am 5/2-5/30 $20 71770 Tu 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 7/7-7/28 $16 71078 Sa 10:15 am-11:15 am 6/6-6/27 $16 71771 Tu 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 8/4-8/25 $16 This course is designed for people who have 71754 Sa 10:15 am-11:15 am 7/11-7/25 $12 Kent Commons L. Mounts taken yoga for the last six months. You can No class 7/4 expect a vigorous flow that will strengthen your 71755 Sa 10:15 am-11:15 am 8/1-8/29 $20 LUNCH TIME TONING muscles and increase stamina. Kent Commons Caplan Class for all levels of fitness. Focus on total body 71624 F 11:00 am-11:50 am 4/3-4/24 $16 sculpting with light weights that target specific 71625 F 11:00 am-11:50 am 5/1-5/29 $20 71082 Tu 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 4/7-4/28 $16 71626 F 11:00 am-11:50 am 6/5-6/26 $16 71083 Tu 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 5/5-5/26 $16 muscle groups. Stability balls are incorporated 71786 F 11:00 am-11:50 am 7/10-7/31 $16 71084 Tu 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 6/2-6/30 $20 into routine to help with balance and core. You 71787 F 11:00 am-11:50 am 8/7-8/28 $16 71758 Tu 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 7/7-7/28 $16 Kent Commons J. Hall 71759 Tu 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 8/4-8/25 $16 will learn to breathe properly, engage your core Kent Commons Hart and strengthen your back throughout your ZUMBA GOLD workout. All of what you need to be refreshed 71085 Th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 4/2-4/23 $16 and energized for your lunch break. For active older adults, anyone just returning to 71086 Th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 5/7-5/28 $16 exercise, or recovering from an injury. This is a 71087 Th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 6/4-6/25 $16 71396 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 4/6-4/27 $16 modified Zumba® class that recreates the original 71760 Th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 7/2-7/30 $20 71397 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 5/4-5/18 $12 moves you love at a lower intensity. Class focuses 71761 Th 7:30 pm-8:30 pm 8/6-8/27 $16 71398 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 6/1-6/29 $20 on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular Kent Commons Smith 71772 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 7/6-7/27 $16 conditioning, flexibility and balance! 71773 M 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 8/3-8/31 $20 71630 Tu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 4/7-4/28 $16 72213 F 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 4/3-4/24 $16 71631 Tu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 5/5-5/26 $16 72214 F 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 5/1-5/29 $20 71632 Tu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 6/2-6/30 $20 72215 F 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 6/5-6/26 $16 71790 Tu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 7/7-7/28 $16 72216 F 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 7/10-7/31 $16 71791 Tu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 8/4-8/25 $16 72217 F 12:05 pm-12:55 pm 8/7-8/28 $16 Kent Commons Weitz Kent Commons Matera

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 31 PARKS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT The Parks Planning & Development Division helps create and implement the vision for Kent’s parks, trails, and open spaces. This division is responsible for designing and managing park and trail construction projects, play equipment installation and replacement, park landscape design, as well as capital improvements. To stay up-to-date on all of our projects, visit MyKentParks.com/ParkPlanning. Check out a few of our major projects coming up:

Kherson Park: This park renovation will celebrate our region’s legacy of aero and outer space innovation by memorializing its role in space exploration. The space-themed park will feature our interactive Lunar Rover Replica that was unveiled at the Lunar Rover STEM Festival in November 2019, as well as a life-size replica of an astronaut, projection equipment, a stellar play space, and more! We are currently in the design phase; construction is set to begin in 2021.

West Fenwick Park: This exciting renovation will feature a new destination playground, multi-use games area, covered picnic area, and new outdoor grills and benches. We are also excited to make improvements to the entryway, pathway lighting, and overall ADA accessibility. Construction is planned to kick off in late Spring (May 2020).

Kent Memorial Park: Kent Memorial Park will see an overall park renovation and general design improvements in this upcoming project! Art Wright Field will be converted to artificial turf, and improvements will be made to the field lighting, dugouts, and parking. In addition, there will be general landscaping enhancements, the existing restrooms will be replaced, and the tennis courts will receive an upgrade. The project is set to kick off with design this Spring (April 2020).

KENT COMMUNITY GARDEN - 64TH AVE S & W JAMES ST For just $45, you can rent a 20’ x 20’ (400 sq. ft.) plot and grow fresh vegetables and produce from April through October.

*Gardeners wanting less space can share their plot with a partner. There is water on site as well as basic hand tools, hoses and wheelbarrows.

Share your enthusiasm, exchange gardening tips and troubleshoot with other gardeners. Create delicious meals with ingredients you grow yourself and snack on healthy fresh veggies for tasty treats. Grow herbs, or can and preserve your produce, for delicious flavor year-round.

Since 1997 our gardeners have grown countless pounds of fresh organic crops. What will you grow?? “Get Growing” at the Kent Community Garden and reap the rewards for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!

Visit KentWA.gov/Garden for program details.

* Organic products only, synthetic products prohibited. Plot size is approximate, +/- a few inches. No cannabis cultivation.

The Kent Community Garden is a collaborative effort between the City and the LDS Bishop’s Storehouse and Cannery of Kent, which owns the property. We recognize and appreciate their commitment to this program – Thank you!

32 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 HUMAN SERVICES

WHAT IS HUMAN DEMAND TO BE COUNTED! SERVICES? The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the The City of Kent Human Services Division country has counted its population since 1790. is housed under the Parks, Recreation & Community Services department, and is Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, comprised of both Human Services and the and many others will use 2020 Census data to Kent Home Repair program. make critical decisions. The results will show where communities need new schools, new clinics, new roads, and more services for families, older adults, HUMAN SERVICES and children. Kent is rich in services and providers that serve our community. Human Services works closely The results will also inform how hundreds of billions with agency partners, including public and of dollars in federal funding are allocated to more non-profit organizations, to help support Kent’s than 100 programs, including Medicaid, Head Start, most vulnerable residents. Human Services block grants for community mental health services, and the Supplemental Nutrition currently funds 39 agencies to deliver 54 Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. programs to ensure the diverse needs of the community are addressed. As a resident, your participation will help support community initiatives involving KentWA.gov/HumanServices 253-856-5070 legislation, quality-of-life and consumer advocacy. Businesses use census data to [email protected] decide where to build factories, offices and stores, and this creates jobs. Developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods. Local governments use the census for public safety and emergency preparedness. HOME REPAIR By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Human Services is home to Kent Home Repair, Census. You will have three options for responding: a program to help income-eligible City of Kent homeowners access free health and safety- related repairs. Qualified applicants must own • Online • By phone • By mail and occupy a manufactured home (1976 and newer), single-family home or condominium In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with within the city limits of Kent for a minimum of detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census. one year and have homeowner’s insurance. For more information on Kent Home Repair and Take the Pledge! how to apply, please visit: You can inspire others. Tell everyone—your friends and family, your neighbors and co- KentWA.gov/HomeRepair workers—that you will complete the census and tell them why it’s important that they 253-856-5065 [email protected] respond too. Visit 2020census.gov for more information and demand to be counted!

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 33 SPOTLIGHT SERIES

FRIDAY THURSDAY MARCH MARCH 13 19 7:30 PM 7:30 PM Kent-Meridian Kentwood Performing Performing Arts Center WE SHALL OVERCOME Arts Center “DANCING SHADOWS” A CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CATAPULT AS SEEN ON AMERICA’S GOT TALENT $28 General / $25 Senior / $15 Youth $30 General / $28 Senior / $15 Youth Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “We Catapult is a shadow dance company whose family-friendly shows are all Shall Overcome” showcases repertoire from across African American about the human body and its ability to transform. The talented Catapult music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists. dancers work behind a screen to create seemingly impossible dancing Spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches is interwoven. This shadow images of shapes from the world around us. The show is full of production ties together a living lineage of music and culture that humor, emotion, and engaging stories told through music, shadows, includes traditional gospel, modern gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway, poetry and humor. Partial Funding from WESTAF and National Endowment and spirituals. Partial Funding from WESTAF, National Endowment for the for the Arts. Sponsored by Allegro Performing Arts Academy. Arts, and Washington State Arts Commission.

FOR TICKETS • Purchase ONLINE at KentArts.com – Look for the “purchase tickets” link • CALL (253) 856-5000, Monday through Saturday. A Visa or MasterCard is required for phone orders. • WALK IN to the Kent Commons, 525 4th Avenue North, Kent, Monday through Saturday. Hours are: Mon.-Thurs. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Spotlight Series is presented by the Kent Arts Commission & City of Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department.

34 To register, call 253-856-5000 • MyKentParks.com FOURTH OF JULY ADMISSION SPLASH Saturday, July 4 • Noon–11 p.m. Lake Meridian Park 14800 SE 272nd Street SPONSORED BY EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS

Community Showcase – 12:00-6:00 p.m. Main Stage Entertainment Prepare for an evening of rockin’ fun! New Breed Brass Band – 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Speed Control – 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Fun Activities! Noon–5 pm Hands on art projects, old fashioned games, bounce houses and much more! Fireworks Splash has the largest professionally produced fireworks display in South King County. This spectacular show takes place over Lake Meridian at approximately 10:00 p.m. Thank you to the Lake Meridian Community Association, Edward Jones and many community sponsors for their help to make the fireworks display possible. Free Off-site Parking/Shuttle Bus Buses start at noon and will run approximately every 20 minutes. Please follow event parking signs to the following locations: • Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. SE • Kent Fire Station #75, 15635 SE 272nd • Mattson Middle School, 16400 SE 251st St.

Thank you Sponsors!

For more information: KentArts.com or 253-856-5050

Fireworks now illegal The sale, possession, and discharge of fireworks of any kind within the city is now prohibited, with the exception of a public display of fireworks authorized by permit issued by the city. Violators face a $250 dollar fine for possession of fireworks. The City of Kent will work hard to consistently and fairly enforce the firework ordinance. The Splash Event, a large city permitted firework display at Lake Meridian, is an excellent alternative to discharging your fireworks. KENT CORNUCOPIA DAYS presented by Kent Lions July 10-12 • Downtown Kent The City of Kent is pleased to collaborate with the Kent Lions Club and Cornucopia Days again in 2020.

Event highlights:

DRAGON BOAT RACES: Races will be held on Lake Meridian on Saturday, July 11. STREET FAIR: Over 600 booths of arts and crafts including commercial and imports, food vendors and other displays to browse through. GRAND PARADE: Takes place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12. The parade route runs along 4th Avenue in downtown Kent starting at Willis Street and ending at James Street. MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT: Located at Town Square Plaza on 2nd Avenue and Harrison Street, the Main Stage features local, national and international artists performing throughout the weekend. Please visit KCDays.com or call 253-852-5466 for information.

KENT CORNUCOPIA DAYS 5k FUN RUN/WALK 9 A.M. SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2020 Registration forms and online registration will be available in late April. Day of race registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9:00 a.m. Registration through July 9th is $15 or $30 with technical t-shirt. Day of race registration is $20. Participants age 60 and over run for FREE courtesy of the Tab Wizard! Special thanks to: Tab Wizard, RoadRunner Sports, YMCA of Greater Seattle, Republic Services, Kent School District, Kent Lions Club, Outpatient Physical Therapy, Columbia Distributing, Iron Mountain and Kent Cornucopia Days. For more information contact, Mark at [email protected] or KentWA.gov/CornucopiaDays5k

36 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 KENT SUMMER ART EXHIBIT OPENING Wednesday, June 3, 6:30-8 p.m. Centennial Center Gallery, 400 West Gowe St. This annual juried art exhibit is displayed salon style in the Centennial Center Gallery and adjacent conference rooms. The evening reception is free and open to all ages, thanks to generous support from individual Kent Arts Commissioners. The exhibit is on display Monday-Friday, 8a.m.-5p.m., June 3 through August 19, 2020. Closed holidays.

Artist credit: Transcendence, photography on metal, © Robert Chrism, 2019 KENT ARTS COMMISSION’S COMMUNITY ART SUPPORT PROGRAM The Community Arts Support Program provides financial support for arts projects by organizations, community service groups and individual artists. The annual deadline for applications is in October. A variety of projects will receive funding in 2020…

Meeker Middle School PTSA Kent Music4Life Interurban Center for the Arts Fishes on Fences Mural Providing rehabilitated musical Art Docent Program Meeker Middle School students will instruments to students in need ICA brings art enrichment into local work with a visiting professional artist to throughout the Kent School District. elementary schools with the assistance paint individual fish shapes that will be Music4life.org/school-district-projects/ of parent volunteers. attached to fencing to create a unique kent-school-district greenrivercollegefoundation.org/ica and lasting mural for the school and neighborhood to enjoy. Rainier Youth Choirs Summer Choir Camp • Give Me Culture funding program Rainier Chorale This choir day camp is designed to The City of Kent Arts Commission’s Holiday Concert introduce choral music and related “Give Me Culture” program offers December 2020 activities to youth entering grades 3-9. small, flexible grants to individuals, RainierChorale.org rainieryouthchoirs.org organizations and community groups for arts and culture projects and events Kent International Festival Kent Downtown Partnership that serve the public in Kent. Awards Saturday, May 30 3rd Thursday Art Walks are intended to broaden participation accesso ShoWare, 625 West James Street Third Thursdays, June through in, and showcasing of, arts and culture Kentinternationalfestival.com September activities, especially by ethnically Downtown Kent diverse or underserved communities. DowntownKentWA.com This program has a rolling deadline. More information at KentArts.com under “Opportunities for Artists.”

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 37 KENT SUMMER CONCERTS presented by The City of Kent and Kent Station®

Throughout July and August, enjoy a variety of the region’s best live performances in some of Kent’s most beautiful parks – for FREE! Visit KentArts.com or call 253-856-5000.

WEDNESDAY PICNIC PERFORMANCES Especially for Kids August 5 - Eric Herman and The Puppy Dogs Noon – 1 p.m. Cool tunes for kids! Eric Herman’s music is witty, July 8 through August 12 – Sponsored by memorable, and fun. His videos, led by the viral hit, Republic Services “The Elephant Song,” have become hugely popular, Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th Street, Kent with over 100 million views. Eric’s songs and videos Free summer lunches for children and teens 18 and under, provided have been featured nationally on PBS Kids, XM by the Kent School District. Meals are on a first come, first serve basis. Radio, Fox & Friends, The Today Show, and in the Warner Bros. film, Life as We Know It. July 8 - TBD August 12 - Caspar Babypants Caspar Babypants puts on a fun, simple, sing-along July 15 - Joanie Leeds show for kids of all ages and their parents to enjoy Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Joanie Leeds has together. Old folk songs and good time rock and roll been compared to Sheryl Crow and Alanis...for kids! mix together to make the show a timeless treat. Belting out tunes about being green, food fights, and hipster culture, Joanie has won first place in the USA Songwriting Competition, an Independent Music Award, and a Gold Parents’ Choice Award. WEDNESDAYS FAMILY DATE NIGHT at Kent Station – Her original music has been featured in People 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Magazine, USA Today, Parents Magazine, New York July 15 through August 19 Times and Washington Post. Presented by Kent Station Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way July 22 - Eduardo Mendonça & Show Brazil! Music, dancing, drum parades, and Carnival - July 15 - Jessica Lynne everything from Brazilian Jazz to Samba, this diverse Internationally touring, Nashville recording artist ensemble brings the party! Jessica Lynne moved to the U.S. from Denmark in 2010 and immediately took the Pacific Northwest by storm. She has opened for National Acts such as Diamond Rio, Dustin Lynch, Keith Anderson, and Trace Adkins, and has played legendary stages July 29 - Ruth and Emilia such as the Gorge Amphitheater and the Oregon This award-winning mother-daughter Jamboree. phenomenon performs humorous musical shows that feature wacky characters promoting July 22 - Darren Motamedy acceptance of others, striving for the best, and Saxophonist Darren Motamedy has released 13 making the world a better place. Get ready to sing Smooth Jazz Albums since 1989, including his most and dance with Emilia and her new alien friend recent “Live a Special Day.” His albums have received when a shiny spaceship lands in her backyard! national air-play and two were named “Jazz Album of the Year.” A native of Kent, Darren Motamedy returns from his home in Las Vegas to perform for his local fan base.

38 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 July 29 - Aaron Crawford July 16 - Heart By Heart Seattle-based Aaron Crawford is forging a new path: Original Heart members Steve Fossen (bassist) and Paying respects to the roots, instrumentation, and Mike Derosier (drummer) are now touring as Heart song-writing of traditional country and blending By Heart and faithfully performing Heart’s classic those flavors with the Seattle grunge sound. music. Heart By Heart presents a powerful, dynamic Crawford approaches his music with a blue-collar show that includes all the favorite Heart hits as well mentality, writing, recording, and building a as deep album cuts. grassroots audience in the oft overlooked country scene of the great Northwest. July 23 - Grateful (a tribute band) August 5 - The Jewel Tones Kent Summer Concert fans will remember this The Jewel Tones perform Motown hits with sass and Boise-based Grateful Dead Tribute band as alt- flair. Audiences sing and dance along to favorites by country rockers New Transit. Grateful pays respect The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The to the legacy of the Grateful Dead, with each Pips, The Jackson 5, and many more. performance arranged to capture the natural authenticity of the Grateful Dead’s live performance and perfectly flawed delivery in sound, style, and August 12 - Spazmatics feel. No set list is the same, and no song is played The Ultimate 80’s New Wave Show, featuring all the the same way twice. songs and geeky dance steps from the decade you wished you’d forgotten. Complete with highwater July 30 - The Revelers pants, pocket-protectors and nerdy glasses, Louisiana supergroup which combines swamp-pop, The Spazmatics recapture the best of the worst. Cajun, country, blues and zydeco into a powerful Outstanding musicianship combined with creative tonic of roots music that could only come from flair and style makes for an evening of pure energy southwest Louisiana. and entertainment.

August 19 - The Taylor John Hardin Band The Taylor John Hardin Band keeps audiences on August 6 - Ayron Jones their toes, not knowing which style they’re going Seattle-born vocalist, songwriter, and Hendrix- to play next. Taylor’s voice has the unique tones inspired guitarist, Ayron Jones, has established and qualities of a seasoned singer twice his age no himself as one of the top independent rock artists in matter which genre he is singing. This band has a the Pacific Northwest. Opening for Grammy award- ton of talent and a soulful style! winning, Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers such as Run DMC, B.B. King, and Jeff Beck, Jones has stunned audiences and gained instant fans with his genre- THURSDAYS AT THE LAKE – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. defying mashup of blues-infused Grunge and West July 9 through August 13 Coast Hip-hop. Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd Street, Kent August 13 - Santa Poco July 9 - Darrius Willrich This Seattle-based country band delivers twangy, Darrius Willrich is an internationally acclaimed soul slide guitar-filled tunes that seem to float through singer, jazz pianist, and songwriter. He delivers dusty roadhouses or romping dance halls. Their melodies and harmonies that span across a music inspires swing dancing until dawn. spectrum of soul, blues, and R & B, and his uplifting messages encourage love of life.

For more information, call 253-856-5000 or visit KentArts.com or KentStation.com KENT COMMONS Reception Halls, Meeting Rooms, Auditoriums The Kent Commons offers six meeting rooms and two reception halls/ auditoriums varying in size and able to accommodate groups up to 300. The double gymnasium is also available to rent for larger events.

TO SCHEDULE OR MORE INFO Interurban Room OPERATING HOURS M-F 6 am–9 pm • Sa 8 am–9 pm Call (253) 856-5000 for availability and rental rates. Fax: 253-856-6000 | KentWA.gov/KentCommons Conditioning room pass (unlimited use) $15 per month. Adults 55+ pass $10 per month. *All hours are subject to occasional schedule changes.

OPEN PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS SPORTS & FITNESS Green River Room

Day Time* Fee Facilities available for community use within the Kent Commons Community Center Basketball include: Tu–Th 11:30 am–1:30 pm Free Double gymnasium equipped for volleyball, The gymnasiums are also available for team rentals. basketball, badminton, etc. Table Tennis M-F 6 am–9 pm $7/hr. • Fully-equipped conditioning room/Nautilus Sa 8 am–9 pm $7/hr. weight machines, treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bikes Racquetball M-F 6 am–9 pm $7/hr. • Handball/racquetball courts Sa 8 am–9 pm $7/hr. • Mini-gym for exercise and dance classes Crystal Mountain Room Senior citizen rate is $3.50 per hour for non-prime times only. • Music room: hourly rate for piano practice 10-punch pass $30 • Showers and coin-operated lockers Pickleball M-W-F Times Vary $2/drop-in • Table Tennis $25/quarterly • Vending area with snacks and beverages Conditioning Room • Walleyball M-F 6 am–9 pm $5 Sa 8 am–9 pm $5 Unlimited use pass $15/month Adults 55+ $10/month Mill Creek Room

40 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

• Fresh-cut salad bar DESSERT & CONCERT • Homemade soup, bread, dessert FUNDRAISER •Special entrees, side dishes Thursday, August 20, 2020 •Coffee, tea, milk 6:15 pm - 8 pm Featuring Silver Sounds NW M, Tu, Th, F - $7 all ages Wed. Deli only $6 all ages A 50 member Rock n’ Roll Choir whose members are 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. aged 50 or more. Desserts provided by Stafford Suites. Co-Sponsored by Fountain Court and Normandy Park Deli Bingo, 2nd Wednesdays compliments of Stafford Suites Tickets available for any size donation beginning Tuesday, July 28 by phone (253-856-5150) or in person at 600 E. Smith St. Special thanks to: Mission Healthcare & Stafford Suites Kent. Cash or check (payable to City of Kent) are accepted. Tax- for ongoing contributions deductible receipts available upon request.

10th Annual WELLNESS FAIR 8:30 a.m. to Noon Kent Senior Activity Center Thursday, September 17, 2020 600 E. Smith Street, Kent, WA 98030 There is no charge for guests to attend this event.

Info Booths No Charge Fitness Options No Charge featuring Health, Housing, Finances Observe exercise classes and workshops and Social Services (Fitness Center with Trainer, Chi Gong, Stretch & Strengthening) Flu Shots No Charge Compliments of FD Cares while supplies last $1 boxed lunch Health Screenings No Charge Buy tickets day of event beginning at 8:30 a.m. Free Blood Pressure and Glucose checks while supplies last For co-sponsorship booth info, call 253-856-5164. Special thanks to Farrington Court for coordinating lunch project

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 41 FOR DETAILS OF PROGRAMS SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, DAY TRIPS & LEISURE PLEASE VISIT TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES KENT50PLUS.COM OR call Kent Senior Activity Center offers a variety 253-856-5000 of day trips & leisure travel options. Be to request a sure to check out what is coming up at Kent 50 Plus Bulletin 253-856-5000 or Kent50Plus.com (1st copy postage is complimentary) For information on 2020 leisure travel/ overnight opportunities contact Tammy directly at [email protected] Evening Dances at the Kent Senior Activity Center KENT 50 PLUS TUESDAYS $5 All ages SUMMER OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Dancers & Listeners • Horseback Riding...... May • Zip Line Tour...... June 1st Tuesdays*: Swing Dance • Yakima River Scenic Float...... July Kings of Swing, 7:45-9:30 p.m. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tuesdays: Ballroom Randy Litch, 7:30-9:30 p.m. FISHING PROGRAM 5th Tuesdays: SPECIAL TRIPS Rock ‘n Roll/Ballroom Ron Bolin, 7:30-9:15 p.m. Missoula Montana - Blue Ribbon Trout...... July Pacific City Day Fishing...... Aug *SPECIAL DANCES featuring Columbia River Chinook...... Aug Ron Bolin, The Dancin’ DJ Local and Regional trips twice a month Tues. June 30 • 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tues. July 7 • 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4 All Ages 50+ FITNESS CENTER *Refreshments Provided by: The Weatherly Inn, Judson Park • $1.50 drop in 50+ ($3 age 16 to 49)

• Personal Trainer for hire

• State of the art aerobics and strength equipment

• Monthly rate discounts available Free 1 month: $13.50* 3 months: $31* Daytime Dances 1 year: $121* Tuesdays 1:15-2:15pm *includes $1 I.T. fee

Note: Guests aged 16 to 49 passes are double cost.

42 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 HEALTH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS: TRIPS, TRAVEL and MUSIC & DANCE PROGRAMS: Aerobics Mon. Wed. 10 AM OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: Ballroom Dances Tues. 1:15 PM Art Classes Day Trips, Local, Regional Tours TBD Ballroom Dances Be Well Workshops Wed. 1 PM Fishing 2nd, 3rd & 4th Tues. 7:30 PM Chi Gong Video Thurs. 9:30 AM Golfing Seasonal Hula Dancing Mondays and Computer Classes Varies Hiking 2nd & 4th Thurs. 12:30 PM Keyboarding, Computers 1,2, & 3, Digital Local Overnight Trips TBD Karaoke 2nd Friday, 9-2 PM Photography, Smart Devices Rafting (Floats, Whitewater) 4th Thurs. 9-2 PM Counseling Mon. Individual by appt. Nature Walks Koffee Klatch Mondays, 11 AM Defensive Driving Trail Walks Seasonal Co-sponsors: Stafford Suites, Edward Jones, 2nd Thurs. Fri., 10 AM to 3 PM Only Senior Options and A Helping Hand General Health Specialty Workshops SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS: Line Dancing Wednesdays, Hearing, Vision, Fall Prevention Adult Coloring Club 1:45 – 2:45 PM Intermediate 1st and 3rd Thurs. 10 AM Stretch/Strengthening Tues. Thur. 3:15 – 4 :15PM Beginners Book Club 1st Wednesdays 1 PM Beginning 10:15 Advanced 9 AM Ring & Swing Thursdays, 1:15 PM Ukulele Lessons 1st 3rd Thur. 1 PM Co-Sponsor: Auburn Meadows Rock ‘n Roll Dances Call 253-856-5164 to sign up Bring Your Own Crafts Wed. 9 AM 5th Tues, 1:15 PM & 7:30 PM Yoga Fridays, 9:45 AM Deli Bingo 2nd Wed. 11:30 AM Swing Dances 1st Tues. 7:45 PM Fly Tying Tuesdays, 9:30 AM FUND RAISERS & SPECIAL EVENTS: Free Lunch Door Prize Drawings Ukulele Jam Sessions 1st 3rd Thu. Lessons: 1 PM Jamming 1:30-3 PM Knot Quite Write Players: Spring Plays Co-sponsored: by Mission Healthcare May 11 & 18 Hooks ’n Needles Thursdays, 1 PM Firefighters Foundation Lunches Jigsaw Puzzles Daily IN HOUSE SERVICES: Friday, May 15, 2020 Library Daily Alzheimer’s Support Group Silver Sounds Fundraiser Lions’ Breakfast Seasonal 1st Wed. 6:30 PM Thursday, August 20, 2020 Poetry Club 1st & 3rd Fri. 10:45 AM Blood Pressure Monitoring 10th Annual Wellness Fair Readers Theater TBD Seasonal Tues. 10:30 AM to 12 noon Thursday, September 17, 2020 Mondays, time varies Coffee Bar Daily Co Sponsor: Chateau at Valley Center Elder Law Clinic (Senior Issues) OFF SITE ACTIVITIES: Red Cross Stitchers 2nd & 4th Fridays, 1 PM by appt. Pickleball Kent Commons Tuesdays, 12:30 PM Fitness Center Daily Volleyball Kent Commons Speedy Readies Book Club Foot Clinic Tues. 8:30 AM-3 PM 3rd Tue. Odd-numbered Months by Appointment 253-856-5159 Woodcarving Wed. 9:30 AM Grief Support Group Seasonal Wed. 10 AM CARDS & GAME ACTIVITIES: Hair Cuts TBD by Appointment Bridge Wednesdays, 12 noon Health Insurance Counseling Cribbage Thursdays 10:30 AM 2nd Monday, by Appointment Greedy Tuesdays 4PM Healthy Smiles Dental 1st Friday, and 4th Hand ’n Foot Wed. & Fri. 12:30 PM Thursday by Appointment Knot Quite Write Players Mah Jong Mondays, 11:30 AM Legal Clinic (Neighborhood) Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00PM–4 PM PRESENT Wed. 6 PM by Appointment Tuesdays and Thursdays Meals On Wheels 2020 Spring Plays Ping Pong Mon. & Wed. 1:30 PM by Appointment 253-856-5158 Mondays, May 11 & 18 - 1:30 PM Pinochle Tues. 12:30 Wed. 5:30 PM Pool (Billiards) Daily Reflexology Wed. by Appointment Tickets: $1 Whist Fridays,12:15 PM Support Group Mondays 10 AM (available at the door beginning at 12:30 PM Wii Monday 12:30–4:00 PM Vision Support Group 3rd Mon. 1 PM day of show. Seating order by ticket numbers beginning at 1:15 PM)

HAMILTON, THE MUSICAL ALL ADULT 50 PLUS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND returns to Seattle’s SERVICES HELD AT: Paramount Theatre Kent Senior Activity Center 600 East Smith Street, Kent, WA 98030 from May 11 to June 20, 2021 253-856-5000 • M–F: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.* 253-856-5150 for details about a *Extended hours: Tuesday to 9:45 p.m. Hamilton Discussion Group & more Wednesday and Thursday to 9 p.m information. NOTE: Many activities are free but some events, classes, trips or programs may include fees.

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.comKent50Plus.com 43 RENT A PARKS FACILITY! Kent Memorial Park, In addition to the many parks that the public can 850 N. Central Avenue enjoy without charge, City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services has park facilities that can be rented for picnics, meetings, family parties and athletic Located near downtown Kent. events. Stop by the Kent Commons Building, 525 4th Features small picnic shelter, Ave. N., Kent, or call 253-856-5000 for information. cooking grills, picnic tables, playground, public art and restrooms. Reservation Policy

• Reservations taken February - September 2020 Lake Meridian Park, • Payment is due upon receipt of application. 14800 S.E. 272nd St. Park Use Fees and Hours Large covered shelter, cooking New for 2020 grills, large playfield, swimming beach, fishing, boat launch, Lake Meridian public art, playground and Park use daily rental fees are based on the number restrooms. of people attending the event and for each picnic shelter required for the size of group. Park Size Fee Hogan Park at Neighborhood Picnic Shelters - 11am to 4pm Russell Road, Chestnut Ridge Park 1-25 $75 24400 Russell Rd. S. Scenic Hill Park 1-25 $75 Three Friends Fishing Hole 1-25 $75 Features tables, cooking grills, Community Picnic Shelters - 10am to 7pm shelter, water, playground, Kent Memorial Park 1-60 $175 restrooms and horseshoe pits Lake Meridian Park 1-60 $175 (not available on weekends 61-120 $350 during tournament play). Morrill Meadows Park 1-60 $175 61-120 $350 Hogan Park @ Russell Road 1-60 $175 61-120 $350 Morrill Meadows, Service Club Park 1-60 $175 10600 S.E. 248th St. If a group exceeds the capacity limit of requested Hogan Park at Russell Road shelter, group will be required to reserve an Located on East Hill of Kent. Features additional shelter. cooking grills, drinking fountain, **Groups larger than 120 guests must have prior greenbelt, multi-use playfield, approval from Parks Rental Coordinator. parking, large picnic shelters, Additional fees may be assessed depending on playground, public art, restrooms the type of activity/event planned. and trails. Reception Hall Rental Facilities The following facilities are a great place for a wedding Service Club Ballfields, reception, birthday party, holiday event, trade show, or 14608 SE 288 St. company meeting. For more information, call 253-856-5000. Features picnic shelter with bbq Kent Commons grill, playfields, basketball court, 525 Fourth Avenue N. restrooms, public art lawn area/ope Kent Memorial Park Building space and play equipment. 850 N. Central. Kent Senior Activity Center 600 E. Smith St. Neely-Soames Historic Home Morrill Meadows Park 5311 S. 237 Place

44 To register, visit MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5000 PARKS AND PROGRAM SITES Aryals Gym, Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E Smith St KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT/ 25518 74th Ave S 253-639-9339 Kent Valley Ice & Events Centre, FEDERAL WAY SCHOOLS 6015 W James St Arbor Heights 360 Skate Park, 11525 SE 240 St Kentwood Performing Arts Center, Carriage Crest Elementary, 18235 140 Ave SE 25800 164 Ave SE, Covington Artsy Fartsy, 218 W. Meeker St. Daniel Elementary, 11310 SE 248 St 253-236-5005 Kiwanis Tot Lot #1, S. 1 Ave & W Crow St East Hill Elementary, 9825 S 240 St Bereiter House/Greater Kent Historical Kiwanis Tot Lot #2, N. 2 Ave & W Cloudy St Emerald Park Elementary, 11800 SE 216 St Society Museum, 855 E Smith St Kiwanis Tot Lot #3, Boeing Employees Tennis Center, Alexander St between E Chicago & E Seattle St Fairwood Elementary, 16600 148 Ave SE 6727 S 199 Pl Kiwanis Tot Lot #4, S 5 Ave & W Crow St Glenridge Elementary, 19405 120 Ave SE, Kent Burlington Green, W Meeker & Railroad Ave N Lake Fenwick Park, Campus Park, Canyon Drive & S 252 St 25828 Lake Fenwick Road Grass Lake Elementary, 28700 191 Pl SE Canterbury Park, 24409 100 Ave SE Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272 St Horizon Elementary, 27641 144 Ave SE Centennial Center, 400 W. Gowe St. Linda Heights Park, S 248 & 35 Ave S Kent Elementary, 24700 64 Ave S

Chestnut Ridge Park, 9901 S 203 St Meridian Glen Park, 137 Ave SE & SE 275Pl Kentlake High School, 21401 SE 300 St Children’s Therapy Center (CTC) Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park, Kent-Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256 St 10811 Kent-Kangley Rd 742 E Titus St 253-854-5660 Kent Mountain View Academy, Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248 St 22420 Military Rd, S, Des Moines Clark Lake Park, between SE 240 & SE 248 @ 127 Ave SE Neely-Soames Historic Home, 5311 S 237 Pl Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208 St Eastridge Park, 143 SE & SE 257 Old Fishing Hole, Frager Rd, S of W Meeker St Kentwood High School, 25800 164 SE Rosebed Park, Lake Youngs Elementary, 19660 142 Ave SE First Ave Plaza, 219 1 Ave S 1 Ave between W Gowe & W Meeker St Martin Sortun Elementary, 12711 SE 248 St Foster Park, 259 & 74 Ave S Riverbend Golf Complex, 2019 W Meeker St Meadow Ridge Elementary, 27710 108 Ave SE Garrison Creek Park, 218 St & 98 Ave S Salt Air Vista Park, 24615 26 Pl S Meeker Middle School, 12600 SE 192 St, Renton Glenn Nelson Park, Military Rd & S 268 Scenic Hill Park, 25826 Woodland Way S Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park, Meridian Elementary, 25621 140 Ave SE 3600 S 228th St, SeaTac Service Club Ballfields, 14402 SE 288 St Meridian Middle School, 23480 120 Ave SE Green View Park, SE 277 Pl & 120 Pl SE Seven Oaks Park, SE 259 St & 118 Pl SE Mill Creek Middle School, 620 N Central Ave Hart’s Gymnastics Center, ShoWare Events Center, 625 W. James St 26415 79 Ave S, Kent 253-856-6999 Millennium Elementary, 11919 SE 270 St 253-520-1973 Soos Creek Maintenance Bldg, Neely-O’Brien Elementary, 6300 S 236 St Hogan Park at Russell Road, 24400 Russell Rd 24810 148 Ave SE Northwood Middle School, Soos Creek Park/Gary Grant Park-King Co, Kaibara Park, 17007 SE 184 St, Renton 1 Ave between W Smith & W Meeker St. SE 208 @ 136 Ave SE South Elite All Stars, Panther Lake Elementary, 20831 108 Ave SE Kent Bowl, 1234 N Central Ave 1222 6th Ave North 253-852-3550 253-850-7000 Park Orchard Elementary, 11020 SE 232 St Kent Centennial Center, 400 W Gowe St Springwood Park, SE 274 St & 128 Pl SE Pine Tree Elementary, 27825 118 Ave SE Kent Commons, 525 4 Ave N Three Friends Fishing Hole, S 196 St & 58 Pl Ridgewood Elementary, 18030 162 Pl SE, Renton Kent Kherson Peace Park, 2 Ave & W Gowe St Titus Railroad Park, 1 Ave & Titus St Sawyer Woods Elementary, 31135 228 Ave Kent Library, 212 N 2 Ave Town Square Plaza, 2 Ave & Harrison St Scenic Hill Elementary, 26025 Woodland Way S Kent Lions Skate Park, Soos Creek Elementary, 12651 SE 218 Pl W Smith & Interurban Trail Turnkey Park, 23312 100 Ave SE Springbrook Elementary, 20035 100 Ave SE Kent Memorial Park Building, Uplands Playfields, 836 W Smith St 850 N Central Ave West Hill Skate Park, 42 Ave S & Reith Rd Sunrise Elementary, 22300 132 Ave SE Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256 St Willis Street Greenbelt, Sunnycrest Elementary, 24629 42 S (West Hill) W Willis between 4 Ave S & 6 Ave S Kent Parks Community Center, Totem Middle School, 26630 40 S (West Hill) 11000 SE 264 St Wilson Playfields, 13028 SE 251 St Unless otherwise noted, all addresses are in Kent. Kent Meridian Pool, 25316 101 St SE Yangzhou Park, Railroad Ave & W Smith St For directions, go to KentWA.gov/parks Kent Rotary Downtown Basketball Court, Z-Ultimate Studio, 521 2nd Place N #106 James St (SE 240) 253-854-5056

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Spring/Summer 2020 • MyKentParks.com 45 LAKE MERIDIAN SUPERVISED BEACH SEASON Beach season starts June 20th and runs through September 7th. The beach will be supervised by Kent Parks lifeguards from 12 noon to 7 pm daily. Playgrounds, beaches and green space make Lake Meridian Park the perfect family destination for a summer afternoon. If you would like to utilize our rental facilities at Lake Meridian Park for large events, please see page 44 for more information. Join us all summer long at Lake Meridian Park!

Weather Policy The safety of participants is a prime Kent Commons Community Center consideration when determining if Weather Policy programs should be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Kent Commons will open 2 hours late when the Kent School District has Please Note: All Kent Parks classes and issued a “Two-Hour Delay” or “School programs held at Kent School District District Closure” due to weather-related or Federal Way School District facilities conditions. Significant weather can result are cancelled when the corresponding in facility closure. Please call 253-856-5000 school district is closed due to inclement for more information. weather. Possible exceptions may include concert performances and shows; please Kent Senior Activity Center Weather call the Cultural Programs office directly Policy at 253-856-5050. The Kent Senior Activity Center will For information regarding activities, open 2 hours late when the Kent School rentals and facility operation at non- District has issued a “Two-Hour Delay” school district facilities or about evening due to weather-related conditions. When and weekend cancellations, please call us the Kent School District closes due to at 253-856-5000. weather, the Kent Senior Activity Center will cancel all scheduled programs. Closures and cancellations due to Decisions regarding evening operating inclement weather will also be posted on hours will be determined and posted on the Kent Parks, Recreation & Community the Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Facebook page. Services Facebook page by noon of that day. Significant weather can result in Cancellations due to inclement weather facility closure. Please call 253-856-5000 for all youth and adult sports programs for updated information. will not be made until 4 p.m. each day. Decisions for Youth Track will be made at 3 p.m. Please call us at 253-856-5000 with questions. SCHOLARSHIPS ACCESS TO RECREATION INITIATIVE

Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services is dedicated to enriching lives. A goal within that mission is to ensure that every pre-school child and school-age youth residing within the City of Kent or Kent School District has full access to a wide variety of recreational opportunities, regardless of family income or ability to pay. Our Access to Recreation Initiative ensures that our programs and activities are more accessible to the Kent community. Scholarships are open to all Kent residents. Scholarships start at 50% of the program fee. Together with the Kent Community Foundation, we are happy to provide scholarships to hundreds of participating Kent Parks youth each year. Thus far, no eligible youth has been denied. Assistance is available to families who meet the following qualifications: • Participant must be a resident of the City of Kent OR reside within the Kent School District service area. • Proof of eligibility must be presented at registration. Please provide one of the following items: • DSHS Medical Identification Card (must be current) • Kent School District Free/Reduced Lunch Program benefit letter • EBT benefits award letter • Social Security letter of benefits Application is subject to program availability. All assistance is subject to approval. Please note that scholarships are limited to four per child, per quarter. Scholarships for Adaptive Recreation Adults are limited to two per participant, per quarter. Balance due must be paid at the time of registration. The $1.00 Recreation Technology Fee is not covered by scholarship – payment is required at the time of registration.

Please call us at 253-856-5000 with any questions, or to discuss accommodations.

To donate to the Access to Recreation Initiative, please visit KentCommunityFoundation.org

REGISTRATION INFORMATION POLICY MAIL 1. Register early to ensure likelihood of placement in class of first choice. Download a registration form at MyKentParks.com. 2. Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis. 3. For mail in or FAX registrations, you will be called for second choice if class is filled. 4. Confirmations are available upon request. 5. The Department has the right to change content and provision of classes. PHONE 6. There will be a $25 fee for returned checks. 253-856-5000, Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Have credit card and guide handy! REFUNDS/CREDITS 1. Full refunds will be given for any classes postponed, rescheduled or cancelled by the Department. WALK IN 2. A $5 service fee will be deducted from every approved refund. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. (Corner of 4th and James) 3. Three days notice prior to class start date required on all requests for refunds or Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., transfers. Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 4. No refunds will be given after one-half of program is over. 5. No refunds/transfers will be given for one-day workshops or classes once completed – no exceptions. ONLINE 6. Some programs have specific refund policies. Please check prior to registration. Visit our website at MyKentParks.com/Register Have client number and family PIN handy. Kent Parks, Recreation and PRSRT STD. Community Services U.S. POSTAGE Kent Commons PAID 525 Fourth Avenue North Kent, WA Kent, WA 98032-4497 Permit #137

KENT SUMMER CONCERTS presented by The City of Kent and Kent Station®

Throughout July and August, enjoy a variety of the region’s best live performances in some of Kent’s most beautiful parks – for FREE! Visit KentArts.com or call 253-856-5000 for information.

WEDNESDAY PICNIC WEDNESDAY FAMILY DATE THURSDAYS AT THE LAKE PERFORMANCES NIGHT at Kent Station 7 – 8:30 p.m. Especially for Kids Noon – 1 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. July 9 through August 13 July 8 through August 12 July 15 through August 19 Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St Sponsored by Republic Services Presented by Kent Station Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way July 9 - Darrius Willrich July 8 - TBD July 15 - Jessica Lynne July 16 - Heart By Heart July 15 - Joanie Leeds July 22 - Darren Motamedy July 23 - Grateful (a tribute band) July 22 - Eduardo Mendonça & July 29 - Aaron Crawford Show Brazil! July 30 - The Revelers August 5 - The Jewel Tones July 29 - Ruth and Emilia August 6 - Ayron Jones August 12 - Spazmatics August 5 - Eric Herman and August 13 - Santa Poco The Puppy Dogs August 19 - The Taylor John Hardin Band August 12 - Caspar Babypants