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Fun Times Summer 2018 June-August Senior Games Lifetime Sports Academy Trips & Tours Farmers’ Market Concerts & Movies Riverfront Fun “Bugs!” Live Butterfly Exhibit Day Camps Unwind Your Mind Nature Hikes Special Interest Classes Fishing Derby Fort Wayne Parks & Sports & Fitness Recreation Department Summer Fun for www.fortwayneparks.org All Ages What’s Inside? 9 Aquatics ........................................ 25-27 Botanical Conservatory ................. 33-38 Computers ......................................... 65 Concerts ............................ 36, 42-45, 55 Day Camps ....................................24, 51 Golf ...............................9, 22, 25, 48, 49 Historic Old Fort ................................ 80 Lifetime Sports Academy ................... 25 34 McMillen Community Center ..........30, 31 Movies .....................................13, 45, 73 Outdoor Programs ........................ 50-53 Playgrounds ....................................... 28 51 Pre-School Programs ...... 3-10, 32, 38, 51 Registration Information ................ 81-83 Riverfront .......................................76-78 Salomon Farm .......................... 24, 54-56 Seminars........................................ 58-59 Senior Programs .............................66-74 Special Events .....................................57 Special Interest Classes ................. 60-65 Sports & Fitness ............................ 46-47 Travel ............................................. 39-41 Unwind Your Mind ...............................75 76 Youth Centers ..................................... 29 Youth Programs ..............................11-31 Zoo .................................................... 32 705 E. State Blvd. Tom Henry, Mayor Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Steve McDaniel, Director (260) 427-6000 www.fortwayneparks.org Board of Park Commissioners Richard Samek Pamela Kelly, M.D. William Zielke Justin Shurley 2 Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation . Pre-school Play Time I Love My Grownups Programs designated as “Adult/Child” require the active participation of at least one adult with It’s a Grand Day! each child throughout the program. *Adult/Child Any day is a grand day when a grandparent is in Almost Artists the picture, and that’s what this day is all about! You and your grandparent (or “adopted” grand- Exploring “The Arts” parent) will have your picture taken and then make Art can take many forms. We will paint, play musi- a special frame to put it in. You’ll also play games cal instruments, sing and dance as we explore the together and enjoy a yummy snack. Ages 2-4. Reg- world of art. Don’t miss out on the FUN!! Ages istration deadline: July 20. Min. 7. Max. 12. 3-5. Registration deadline: July 16. Min. 5. Max. Code Date Day Time 20. 343020-F1 7/27 F 9-9:45 am Code Dates Days Time # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14 343911-M1 7/23-7/26 M-Th 9:30-11:30 am Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. # Sessions/Fee: 4/$53/$63 after July 16 Location: Leap-N-Learn Preschool, 5720 Princess Tea Party Maplecrest Rd. *Adult/Child Do you love Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas and Messy Art all the princesses? Then put on your princess *Adult/Child gown, invite a special grown-up and join us for a Thursday mornings are pure messy fun for bud- royal party! We will be doing princess crafts and ding artists. Paint, glue, play dough and pudding games, and even enjoying a delightful tea party are just some of the messy materials you will use. complete with “tea and crumpets.” Registration You must bring an adult to class with you. We deadline: July 11. Min. 7. Max. 12. recommend you both wear an old shirt, apron or Code Date Day Time smock. Registration deadline: May 31. Min. 6. Ages 1½-3 Max. 12. 343117-W1 7/18 W 9-9:45 am Code Dates Day Time Ages 3-5 Ages 1½-3 343117-W2 7/18 W 10-10:45 am 343045-R1 6/7-6/21 Th 9-9:45 am # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14 Ages 3-5 Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. 343045-R2 6/7-6/21 Th 10-10:45 am # Sessions/Fee: 3/$28 Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Daddy Daughter Princess Ball Put on your most beautiful princess gown and invite the most charming prince you know – your daddy, of course – to the Princess Ball! (Stepfa- thers, grandpas and uncles are welcome to stand in for dads). Father’s Day is this weekend, so join us for a special night of memory making! The two of you will enjoy a light dinner (finger foods and mini sandwiches), a carriage ride, dancing, games and a keepsake craft. Ages 4-10. Registration deadline: June 8. Min. 12. Max. 60. Code Date Day Time 343042-F1 6/15 F 6-8 pm # Sessions/Fee: 1/$24 per princess Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. We make FUN of everything! 3 Laughing and Learning Sense-ational! *Adult/Child Humans have five senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch. Join the fun as we explore the senses with a mix of arts and crafts, games and snacks. Ages 1½-5. Registration deadline: July 4. Min. 6. Max. 12. Code Date Day Time 343057-W1 7/11 W 9-10:30 am Scribble and Nibble # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14 *Adult/Child Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. A little bit of everything best describes this class! You’ll create pictures, collages and more using a Animal Adventures variety of art materials. We’ll even make an edible There are zoo animals, farm animals, underwater art snack each week! Dress for a mess and join animals . all kinds of animals! Each session of the fun. Registration deadline: May 30. Min. 6. Animal Adventures will focus on a different type Max. 12. of animal with art projects and movement activi- Code Dates Day Time ties to fit the theme. Ages 2-5. Registration dead- Ages 1½-3 line: August 3. Min. 7. Max. 12. 343044-W1 6/6-6/20 W 9-9:45 am Code Dates Day Time Ages 3-5 343002-F1 8/10-8/31 F 9-9:45 am 343044-W2 6/6-6/20 W 10-10:45 am # Sessions/Fee: 4/$26 # Sessions/Fee: 3/$28 Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Preschool Art & Activity Days *Adult/Child We have some fun mornings planned for you! We’ll start with art and end with a fun activity to get you moving. Each class’s projects and activities will follow a special theme for a fun surprise each week! Registration deadline: August 2. Min. 6. Max. 10. Code Dates Day Time Ages 1½-3 343048-R1 8/9-8/23 Th 9-9:45 am Ages 3-5 343048-R2 8/9-8/23 Th 10-10:45 am # Sessions/Fee: 3/$23 Location: Shoaff Riverlodge, 6401 St. Joe Rd. Children’s Creative Wood Signs Ocean Adventures Camp *Adult/Child What great mysteries exist in the ocean? Have you Kids will design/paint a lace board in the shape ever seen a starfish or a crab? We will be studying of their choosing (animals and objects such as the exciting creatures found in the ocean! So come dinosaurs, rainbows, bunny rabbits, etc.) then on and join us for four fabulous days of underwa- lace ribbon through the board to create a unique ter fun! Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: June 4. wood sign for their room. This project is great for Min. 5. Max. 20. developing fine motor skills and learning how to tie Code Dates Days Time ribbons! Ages 3-5. Registration deadlines: June 11 343325-M1 6/11-6/14 M-Th 9:30-11:30 am and July 18. Min. 7. Max. 20. # Sessions/Fee: 4/$53/$63 after June 4 Code Date Day Time Location: Leap-N-Learn Preschool, 5720 343913-M1 6/18 M 3-4:30 pm Maplecrest Rd. 343913-W1 7/25 W 3-4:30 pm # Sessions/Fee: 1/$21 Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Questions? 427-6000 4 It’s going to be a GREAT . Dinosaur Camp If you love dinosaurs you may be ready to be a junior paleontologist! In this hands-on camp you will learn about dinosaurs, fossils and other ancient treasures! If you are interested in all things prehistoric, this is the camp for you! Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: June 11. Min. 5. Max. 20. Code Dates Days Time 343324-M1 6/18-6/21 M-Th 9:30-11:30 am # Sessions/Fee: 4/$53/$63 after June 11 Location: Leap-N-Learn Preschool, 5720 Maplecrest Rd. All American Camp Learn all about interesting areas located in the United States of America. Through fun crafts, role-playing and books, pre-schoolers will be introduced to our great country. Ages 3-5. Regis- tration deadline: July 2. Min. 5. Max. 20. Code Dates Days Time 343504-M1 7/9-7/12 M-Th 9:30-11:30 am # Sessions/Fee: 4/$53/$63 after July 2 Super Duper Heroes Location: Leap-N-Learn Preschool, 5720 *Adult/Child Maplecrest Rd. Spiderman? Iron Man? Captain America? Who’s your favorite super hero? We’ll learn about various What a Character super heroes and all their extraordinary superhu- man powers through fun games and crafts. We will Paw Patrol also re-energize with a super snack at the end of *Adult/Child class. Come dressed as your favorite super hero Join Ryder and his Paw Patrol friends for a fun- if you like! Registration deadline: July 30. Min. filled Friday morning! We will work together to 7. Max. 12. make our own Paw Patrol gear and then help the Code Date Day Time team out on a very important rescue mission. We Ages 1½-3 will probably work up an appetite, so we will have 343016-M1 8/6 M 9-9:45 am a yummy treat at the end of class. Registration Ages 3-5 deadline: June 29. Min. 7. Max. 12. 343016-M2 8/6 M 10-10:45 am Code Date Day Time # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14 Ages 1½-3 Location: Community Center, 233 W.