LACEY PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER 2012 RECREATION GUIDE

Presented in cooperation with North Thurston Public Schools In This Issue

Lacey In Tune pg. 2 | Trips And Tours pg. 20 | Swim Lessons pg. 40 Community Events

Shaping our community together

Summer 2012

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Children’S entertainment SerieS, tueSdayS, 6:30pm Friends of the Lacey Library June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7 Reptile Isle Wonderland Jeff Evans Brian Waite Roberto the Rowdy Refs Eric Herman Snakes, Lizards, Gators, Tea Party Magic Of Reading Band Magnificent Family Fun Game Show Cool Tunes For Kids Yikes! Kid-Delicious Comedy Rock'N Roll Adventures Comedy Stunt Show Show

noon tuneS, WedneSdayS, 12:00pm June 27 July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8 Stoddard & Danny Vernon 133rd Army The Diamond Terry Holder Tuff Boxx– Cole Music Comedy The Illusion of Elvis Rock Band Experience Folk Singer/Songwriter Army Band American Pop Neil Diamond Tribute Pop & Top 40

SaturdayS, ConCertS at 7:00pm – movieS at duSk July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 August 11 British Export Gothard Sisters David Correa & Pendeltones Dan In Black Beatles Tribute Celtic Music & Dance Cascada Beach Boys Tribute Johnny Cash Tribute Latin Guitar World Music

Musical Double Feature: Hairspray (PG) That & Mamma Mia (PG13) Thing Soul You Tangled Rio Surfer Do! (PG) (G) (PG) (PG)

Thank you To our SponSorS

2 Directory Of Classes And Programs

Summer Lunch Program ...... 4 Gymnastics ...... 29 Youth Day Camp ...... 5 Soccer ...... 30 Sports Day Camp ...... 6 Tennis ...... 31 Youth Specialty Camps ...... 7 Basketball ...... 32 Youth Classes ...... 10 Track & Field / Fun Runs ...... 33 Teen Classes ...... 12 Adult Sports ...... 34 Teen Specialty Camps ...... 13 Martial Arts ...... 35 Teen Day Camps ...... 14 Fitness ...... 36 Teen Overnight Camps ...... 15 Aquatics ...... 37 Teen Trips ...... 16 Outdoor Family Adventures ...... 17 Swim Lessons ...... 40 Family Trips and Tours ...... 20 Directory of Local Sports & Adult Trips and Tours ...... 21 Activity Groups ...... 42 Adult Mountain Adventure Hiking . . . . 22 Class Locations ...... 43 Adult & Family Classes ...... 24 Policies ...... 44 Youth Sports ...... 27 How To Register ...... 45 Little Lacey Baseball ...... 28 Community Events ...... 46

Browse through our programs, either with this catalog or online at www.ci.lacey.wa.us

Registration starts Wednesday, May 23 at 6:00am! Three easy ways to register . . . see page 45

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 3 Summer Lunch Program

Currently Registering! “Swing for Hunger” GolF TournamenT FundraiSer For Summer luncH ProGram

Come take a swing at hunger for the youth in our to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, along with a community and help raise funds for the Summer long drive, closest to the pin, hole in one prize Lunch and Playground Pals Programs, which contest, putting contest, and raffle prizes. have been serving our community since 1993. When: Sat. Sept. 8, 1:30pm shotgun start These programs have been a cornerstone for Where: The Golf Course at Hawks Prairie, many youth growing up over the years as a safe The Woodlands Course place to have fun and receive a free, nutritious Fees: $120 per person or meal during the summer. Tournament format $400 per team before Aug. 10 will be a four person scramble with a shotgun After Aug. 10 $130 per person or start. A catered dinner and awards banquet will $450 per team follow your round of golf. Prizes will be awarded Registration closes Aug. 24 Summer Lunch Program (18 yrs & under) Free! “When School is Out, Lunch is Still In” The Summer Food Service Program for children, sponsored by Lacey Parks & Recreation in partnership with the USDA, will serve lunch and an afternoon snack. When: Mon. – Fri. June 25 – Aug. 17 Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30pm Snack: 3:00 – 3:30pm (No program July 4th) Where: Mt. View Elementary Lydia Hawk Elementary Pleasant Glade Elementary Fee: Free! Playground Pals (6 – 12 yrs) Free! After lunch is served, Parks and Recreation staff will be at each of the three school sites offering open playground time with fun activities, arts and crafts, games, fitness, and even a summer reading program. This is a free, drop-in program. Participants may come and go at their leisure. However, parents/guardians will be required to COMPLETE an "Emergency Information" card. When: Mon. – Fri. June 25 – Aug. 17 Where: Mt. View Elementary 12:00 – 3:30pm Lydia Hawk Elementary (No program July 4th) Pleasant Glade Elementary Fee: Free!

4 Youth Day Camp

(6 - 12 yrs)

Summer Fun Tour Currently Registering!

Children will experience exciting activities while building new friendships. Weekly activities include movies, swimming (twice per week), special guests, sports, games, arts and crafts, and a field trip based on each week’s theme. A summer reading program and on-site library is provided by Timberland Regional Library. Hot lunch and afternoon snack is included (except last week, Aug. 20-24). Campers must bring their own morning snack. Camper / staff ratio is 6 to 1 on site and 4 to 1 on field trips. You mustCOMPLETE camper information form(s) and submit two weeks of camp fees to reserve your space. Limit: 40 campers/week per site.

When:Spring Mon. – Fri.Break June 25 –Express Aug. 24 7:30am - 5:30pm Where: Mt . View Elementary —OR— Lydia Hawk Elementary Fee: $130 for all weeks* *except July 2 – 6, $115 (No camp on July 4) Aug. 20 – 24, $160 (Field trips every day)

Day Camp Schedule Field Trip June 25 – 29 “School’s Out for Summer” Rollerdrome/Olympic Club July 2 – 6 “Splish-Splashin' Away” Wild Waves (No camp July 4) July 9 - 13 “Hoopin’ with the Storm” Seattle Storm July 16 - 20 “It’s All Magic” Children’s Theatre & Burfoot Park July 23 - 27 “Sports Mania” Tacoma Rainiers July 30 – Aug. 3 “All Around the Barnyard” Thurston County Fair Aug. 6 - 10 “Summer Safari” Charlie’s Safari Aug. 13 - 17 “Beat the Heat” Stewart Heights & Ice Skating Registration Aug. 20 - 24 “Camp Rewind” Forms Available Field Trip Everyday On Our Website

“I would definitely “My little girl and her recommend this camp older cousin have had a and my daughter is memorable summer already asking if she and it’s all due to your can come back next year, and of course AMAZING STAFF!“ the answer is YES!”

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 5 Sports Day Camp

SPorTS & ValueS day camP (5 – 11yrs) Currently Registering! This coed camp offers outdoor sports, games, and activities designed to develop your child’s confidence, ability, and character. Through sports, the campers learn important life-skills, including the value of being a good teammate and the fun of being physically active!

New Abilities Awesome and Confidence! Memories! You’ll appreciate the convenient location and outstanding features of the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) . And you can be sure your camper will stay active and Character Great well–supervised Development! Friendships! as our planned activities move about the all-weather softball fields, soccer pitches, basketball courts, playgrounds, walking trails and kite flying hill!

Where: Regional Athletic Complex About the Sports & Values Camp: Our priority is to help your child enjoy playing Fees: Full Day: 7:30am – 5:30pm their favorite sports and develop the self- $130 per week* (*week 2 / $104) confidence to try new activities. Through Morning Half-Day: 7:30am – 12:00pm soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, $84 per week* (*week 2 / $67) and many other sports, our staff will also Afternoon Half Day: 12:00 – 5:30pm teach these important values: Caring, $94 per week* (*week 2 / $75) Sportsmanship, Respect, Responsibility When: Mon. – Fri. June 25 – Aug. 3 June 25 – 29 Camp Staff: Through our partnership with Week 1 July 2 – 6 (*no camp 7/4) the youth sports development experts from Week 2 July 9 – 13 the South Sound YMCA, all camp coaches Week 3 July 16 – 20 and counselors are screened, qualified, Week 4 July 23 – 27 and trained to teach effectively and Week 5 July 30 – Aug. 3 enthusiastically! Student / staff ratio of 8:1 Week 6

6 Youth Specialty Camps

leGo Jr. engineering ii day camp (6 – 8 yrs) Working in pairs, students will build projects of slightly higher complexity using gears and motors from our unique LEGO kits. Learn basic engineering principles, gears and gear ratios, simple machines, forces in motion, problem solving and communication skills. A must for students who enjoyed Jr. Engineering I (though JEI is not required). When: Mon. – Thu. July 30 – Aug. 2 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Woodland Creek WH Fee: $125

collision cars day camp (9 – 12 yrs) Crash! Bang! Cool! Learning has never been so fun! Using unique LEGO kits and working in pairs to build a variety of battling machines, your child will have hands-on exploration, problem solving, and risk-taking with a goal of learning and experimenting with how machines work and compete. They will learn a variety of concepts geared for their age throughout this class, including basic engineering principles, gearing and gear ratios, electric motors and energy, problem solving, and communication skills. Taught by the All About Learning staff. When: Mon. – Thu. July 30 – Aug. 2 1:00 – 4:00pm Where: Woodland Creek WH Fee: $125

Vehicle engineering with leGoS day camp (6 – 12 yrs) Let the good times ROLL! What’s more fun than LEGOs with wheels? Campers will work in pairs to build and modify a variety of vehicles, concept cars, and construction machines using unique LEGO kits. They will have fun while learning basic engineering principles, friction, forces, motion, aerodynamics, and more! Taught by All About Learning staff. When: Mon. – Thu. Aug. 13 – 16 6 – 8 yrs 9:00am – 12:00pm 9 – 12 yrs 1:00 – 4:00pm Where: Woodland Creek WH Fee: $125

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 7 Youth Specialty Camps

multimedia Fine arts day camp with arts for Kids School (5 – 8 yrs) This sequential, multimedia, fine art program for children supports process and self-esteem. Drawing and painting techniques are incorporated. All supplies provided. Students will complete 8 projects in this four day camp instructed by the staff of “Art for Kids School”, a program with a 25 year history of teaching fine art to children. This unique program is designed to provide children with an opportunity to explore and develop confidence in their own creativity by teaching techniques rather than self-expression.

When: Mon. – Thu. July 23 – 26 9:30am – 12:30pm Where: Woodland Creek WH Fee: $115

clown camp (8 – 14 yrs) Jusby the Clown and his Clown Counselors music, applause, cheering, and healthy laughter. support young clowns to build their characters Bring a sack lunch or snack and water bottle. and skills into a salon-sized circus performance! When: Mon. – Fri. June 25 – 29 Explore juggling, balloon twisting, magic, 9:00am – 1:00pm puppetry, make-up and costume, character Where: Woodland Creek WH development, jokes and stories, improvisation, Fee: $175

8 Youth Specialty Camps

TCTV, in cooperation with Lacey Parks and Recreation, presents a great lineup of classes this summer. For some sessions, morning and afternoon classes are set up so kids can be in camp all day long. They can enjoy a full-day experience with two different, yet related topics. Supervision is provided during the lunch break for those attending both morning and afternoon sessions.

Talk Time (8 – 11 yrs) animation explosion (8 – 11 yrs) Be a host or personality. Be in front of or Have a blast learning to animate! With stop- behind the camera. Have fun exploring motion animation you don’t need to draw! the dynamic and unpredictable nature of You can animate objects, clay, paper, and/ studio-talk show production. Join your or toys. Let your imagination and creativity classmates on a field trip and be a member explode on screen using two-dimensional of KING 5’s “New Day NW” studio audience and three-dimensional animation techniques. (transportation will be provided by TCTV). Experiment with sound, stop-motion Then share your own talk show live, via cable animation, and storytelling techniques. and web simulcasting. When: Mon. – Fri. Aug. 6 – 10 When: Mon. – Fri. July 16 – 20 8:00am – 12:00pm 8:00am – 12:00pm Where: Woodland Creek WH Where: TCTV Studios Fee: $99 Fee: $99 digital Storytelling (8 – 11 yrs) Sharing stories is fun and inspirational. Capture the essence of a memorable moment using your own voice, photos, and sound tracks. Interweave these digital elements into a revealing video about someone you admire and cherish. Then share your memorable story with family, friends, and the community. Digital Stories make great gifts. When: Mon. – Fri. Aug. 6 – 10 digital adventures (8 – 11 yrs) 1:00 – 5:00pm Where: Explore the digital domain of audio and video Woodland Creek WH Fee: special effects. Learn to use a green screen $99 and other tricks of the trade to generate special effects. With colorful costumes and animators Studio (8 – 11 yrs) dynamic sets, adventurers will create and Discover the diverse world of animation. record unique worlds of their own. These Experiment in stop-motion, pixilation, and magical digital adventures will then be woven computer generated animation. Then create a together into one dramatic tale. class project that combines these animation When: Mon. – Fri. July 16 – 20 techniques with story and sound to create an 1:00 – 5:00pm entertaining video production. Learn about Where: TCTV Studios animation festivals, and resources you can Fee: $99 use. No prerequisite. When: Mon. – Fri. Aug. 20 – 24 TheRe’s MoRe! 8:00am – 12:00pm TCTV Camps for Teens start on page 13 Where: Garfield Elem. Olympia Fee: $99

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 9 Youth Classes

each class will learn a routine to show parents at the final class

Ballet

When: Sat. June 30 – Aug. 4 Pre-Ballet ii (4 – 6 yrs) Where: Lacey Community Center For children who have previously taken Fee: $29 Pre-Ballet I, instructor’s permission required. Required attire: Children will review and focus on spotting, Girls – ballet shoes, tights, and leotards turn-out, and many new steps. Boys – ballet shoes, shorts (not below knees) 10:40 – 11:10am

Pre-Ballet i (3 – 5 yrs) Ballet i (6 – 8 yrs) This class will be a fun dance experience This is a beginning class for children interested where children will learn the basics of ballet; 5 in ballet. Focus will be learning the basic ballet positions, turns, leaps, etc. positions, steps, turns, and having fun. 8:15 – 8:45am | 8:50 – 9:20am | 9:25 – 9:55am 11:15 – 11:45am

Tiny Tots Tap (4 – 6 yrs) Tiny tots will learn the basics of rhythm and tap in this fun, toe tappin’ class. Dress code: clothes comfortable to dance in, tap shoes required. When: Sat. June 30 – Aug. 4 10:00 – 10:30am Where: Lacey Community Center Fee: $29

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dance "FlaSH moB" (7 yrs – adult) You've heard about them and you’ve seen them. Let’s do one! You will have 6 classes to learn a simple routine that will then be performed. The dance routine is going to be great for everyone in the family and performing a flash mob routine is so fun! Right now Flash Mobs are so "In". Come on, make this summer one to remember, let’s DANCE!! (Shhhhh, performance locations to be announced to the class only!) Instructor: Katherine Saylors. When: Mon. June 11 – July 16 7:00 – 8:00pm Where: River Ridge Covenant Church Fee: $35

dancing with Hollywood Shake it uP! dance class choreographer Free Boogie (7 – 14 yrs) (6 yrs – adult) This class will teach you the dance routines Here’s your chance to meet and learn straight from the Disney Show “Shake It UP”. from our guest instructor, Free Boogie, Do you really like “Shake It Up”? Now you can who is the choreographer for the kid dance with them right in your own home. So dance movie BATTLEFIELD AMERICA come on, get your friends together and let’s (release date June 1, 2012). Free has dance like they do on Disney! Your dancer can worked with many artists and dancers, request which routine they would like to learn and is outgoing and diverse in his when you register. (New routines each session teaching style. His works were also will be modified for class skill level.) nominated at the 2007 Grammy’s (Best Instructor: Katherine Saylors. When: Music Video) and the 2011 World of Dance Mon. 6:00 – 6:45pm Session I Awards (Best Choreographed Dance June 11 – July 2 Session II Video). This talented choreographer’s July 9 – Aug. 6 extensive resume also includes TV shows (no class July 23) Where: like America’s Best Dance Crew/ MTV, River Ridge Covenant Church Fee: America’s Got Talent / NBC, DJ Radio $24 per session Wayne “You Are What You Eat”/Disney, as Shake it uP! well as the tour dances for Justin Bieber, Technique Workshop (7 – 14 yrs) Tyrese Gibson, Omarion and more. Stage You see them dance. You might have learned performances and live shows include: their routines. Now let’s learn the dancers’ NBA Halftime with Terry Crews, the technique! Shake it Up dancers are very talented. Academy Awards, and more. Our own They take various classes to become diverse dance instructor, Katherine Saylors, will be and skilled dancers. Short routines will be used assisting. Free will also have apparel, (as to teach dancers Hip Hop, Jazz, and facial seen in his new movie) for purchase. This techniques. After this class, you will really feel one day class is going to be filled with like a dancer on TV. You will get to know some fun, passion, and inspiration. Don’t let this of their moves and how they make them look so opportunity pass you by! easy. Can’t wait to see you there! When: Sat. June 2 Instructor: Katherine Saylors. 11:00am – 12:15pm When: Sat. June 16, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: River Ridge Covenant Church Where: River Ridge Covenant Church Fee: $18 Fee: $15

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 11 Youth Classes

young ladies early drawing and Painting & Gentlemen (4 – 6 yrs) (6 – 12 yrs) Children express themselves using a variety of Back by popular art mediums including watercolors, tempera demand! Children paints, crayons, and oil pastels. rarely beg for the When: Thu. June 28 – July 26, 2:30 – 3:15pm opportunity to Where: Woodland Creek WH attend a class Fee: $39 on manners, and yet it is the key to building positive drawing and Painting (7 – 9 yrs) friendships and Children will learn how to draw animals, strong self-esteem. landscapes, and self-portraits using a variety of This fun, hands-on mediums including watercolors, tempera workshop teaches telephone etiquette, basic paints, crayons, and oil pastels. table manners, introductions, personal care, and When: Thu. June 28 – July 26, 3:30 – 4:30pm posture. Taught by Toby Parsons of Final Touch Where: Woodland Creek WH Finishing School. Fee: $49 When: Wed. July 11, 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Woodland Creek WH Fee: $35 Teen Classes

Super Sitters – Babysitting class (11 - 16 yrs) Boys and girls, come for a day of fun while Summer Guitar (12 yrs – adult) earning your Super Sitters Certificate. This This compact three week intro to guitar class will cover leadership, the business playing is designed to help students teach of babysitting, basic care for children, themselves. We will explore techniques for understanding children of different age tablature, chords, and some sight reading groups, safety and first aid. Bring a sack lunch fun! Acoustic and electric guitars are both and snack to class. Optional Babysitters Kit okay, but electrics must have a small amp. available from instructor for $20. When: Wed. / Thu. July 12 – 26 When: Sat. 9:00am – 3:00pm 7:30 – 8:40pm Session I June 30 Where: Lacey Maintenance Ctr. Session II Aug. 18 Fee: $89 Where: Woodland Creek WH Additional $25 book fee due to instructor Fee: $60 per session at first class.

12 Teen Specialty Camps

TCTV, in cooperation with Lacey Parks and Recreation, presents a great lineup of classes this summer. For some sessions, morning and afternoon classes are set up so kids can be in camp all day long. They can enjoy a full-day experience with two different, yet related topics. Supervision is provided during the lunch break for those attending both morning and afternoon sessions.

music Videos (12 – 16 yrs) Breaking news (12 – 16 yrs) Work with a creative and innovative team Learn to make news - from in front of and in the production of your own music behind the camera. Have fun exploring the video. Have fun shooting, recording, and fast-paced and diverse art of broadcast news. editing video to music. Using music and Be a news anchor, a weather reporter, or sports video, you’ll record a live band in Studio commentator. If you prefer backstage to the A, or bring your own original material “limelight” - be a floor director, sound mixer, or – music, photos, etc. Music videos will camera operator. We kick the week off at the be posted to YouTube and who knows, fast paced KING 5 and NW News studios in maybe yours will go viral. Seattle, (transportation provided by TCTV). Then When: Mon. – Fri. July 23 – 27 you’ll create your own breaking news program. 8:00am – 12:00pm When: Mon. – Fri. July 23 – 27 Where: TCTV Studios 1:00 – 5:00pm Fee: $99 Where: TCTV Studios Fee: $99

animation explosion (12 – 16 yrs) Have a blast learning to animate! With stop- motion animation you don’t need to draw! You can animate objects, clay, paper, and/ or toys. Let your imagination and creativity explode on screen using two dimensional and three dimensional animation techniques. Experiment with sound, stop-motion animation, and storytelling techniques. When: Mon. – Fri. Aug. 13 – 17 8:00am – 12:00pm Where: Garfield Elem. Olympia Fee: $99 animators Studio (12 – 16 yrs) Discover the diverse world of animation. documentary Film making Experiment in stop-motion, pixilation, and (12 – 16 yrs) computer generated animation. Then create a Focus! Investigate! Reveal! Discover how life class project that combines these animation can be stranger than fiction. Explore the many techniques with story and sound to create an facets of documentary film making before entertaining video production. Learn about you create your own. After you’ve had fun animation festivals, and resources you can documenting people and places, learn how to use. No prerequisite. post your video to YouTube! When: Mon. – Fri. Aug. 20 – 24 When: Mon. – Fri. Aug. 13 – 17 1:00 – 5:00pm 1:00 – 5:00pm Where: Garfield Elem. Olympia Where: Garfield Elem. Olympia Fee: $99 Fee: $99

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 13 Teen Day Camps

Registration Forms Available On Our Website

Teen adventure camp (12 – 15 yrs) Wahoo, summer vacation is here…but what to do? Join our Teen Camp staff (Michelle and Matt) for a summer full of new friends, new experiences, and out-of-this-world adventure. Our base camp will be Mountain View Elementary and each day we will meet and head out to a new destination. Teens need to bring a sack lunch and snacks. Water bottle and backpack recommended too. Currently Registering! Must have COMPLETED camper information form(s) and minimum 1 week payment to reserve space . When: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm June 25 - 29 Sun, Sand, & Water July 9 - 13 Movin’ & Groovin’ July 23 - 27 Splash & Dash Aug. 13 - 17 Simply Seattle *Aug. 20 – 24 NW Adventure *Aug. 27 – 31 Bucket List Where: Depart / Return from Mt. View Elementary *Last two weeks Depart / Return from Rainier Vista Park Fee: $145 per week youth Fisheries academy camp (11 – 15 yrs) Are you interested in fishing, hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreation activities? Have you ever wondered how to take your love for the outdoors and make a career out of it? Get ready to get your hands wet because the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is teaming up with the Lacey Stream Team and Lacey Parks & Recreation to offer the fun and educational Youth Fisheries Academy Day Camp. Activities include fisheries technology, radio telemetry hide and seek, fish dissection (optional), stream sampling and more! Dress for the weather; bring a sack lunch, snacks, and water bottle. When: Fri. July 6, 9:00am – 3:00pm Where: Woodland Creek Park Picnic Shelter A Fee: $10

14 Teen Overnight Camps camp cascadia (12 – 17 yrs) (3 nights / 4 days) Make your summer memorable! Join Lacey, Tumwater, and Olympia Parks and Recreation Departments for an experience you will not forget. Held at Camp Cascades on the picturesque Elbow Lake, this week long adventure is packed full of thrilling outdoor activities including: swimming, hiking, canoeing, team games, competitions, sports, campfire stories, crafts, skits, songs, and the new High-Adrenaline Zip Line! Campers and staff are housed in the Lakeside Lodge. Be ready for an outstanding camp experience. Transportation, meals, equipment, adventure challenge camp lodging, and snacks are all included. Space is very (12 – 17 yrs) (3 nights / 4 days) Join youth limited for this popular camp! from Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater Parks and When: Tue. – Fri. July 17 – 20 Recreation Departments on this great overnight Depart 7:30am / Return 12:00pm adventure. During this 4 day camping trip you (times subject to change) will get a chance to rock climb, swim and of Where: Depart / Return course raft on the mighty Wenatchee River with Woodland Creek Park WH professionals from River Riders. The expert Fee: $269 crew from The Alpine Experience will provide our rock climbing experience. This camp also includes an environmental stewardship element. Transportation, food, professional instruction, and fun are all included! When: Tue. – Fri. July 31 – Aug. 3 Depart 7:30am / Return 12:00pm (times subject to change) Where: Depart / Return Woodland Creek Park WH Fee: $249

Parent & camper pre-trip meeting: Parent & camper pre-trip meeting: Thur . July 12, 6:30 – 7:30pm Tumwater City Hall Thur . July 26, 6:30-7:30pm Olympia Center

Summer Screams camp (12 – 17 yrs) (3 nights / 4 days) Can you say Silverwood? The Northwest's largest theme park features Tremors, a 60 mile per hour, screaming underground roller coaster, plus, it's equally twisted cousins, Timber Terror and the Corkscrew. Challenge a gigantic wave pool and monster waterslides, or enjoy dazzling live entertainment. Over 60 rides, shows, and attractions. We will camp for 3 nights at Spokane’s Riverside State Park campground. We supply transportation, 2-day park admission, camping gear, and most meals. Space is limited for this popular trip so register NOW! When: Tue. – Fri. Aug. 7 – 10 Depart 9:00am / Return 3:00pm (times subject to change) Where: Woodland Creek Park WH Parent & camper pre-trip meeting: Fee: $225 Tues . July 31, 6:00-7:00pm Lacey City Hall

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 15 Teen Trips

Wet & Wacky Wild Waves (12 – 17 yrs) Join us for wet and wild fun at Wild Waves. We will provide staff, admission, and transportation. Bring your enthusiasm, a sack lunch (or money for fast food lunch), swimsuit, towel, and optional money for a locker. When: 9:00am – 5:00pm Sat. June 23 Mon. July 2 Wed. Aug 22 Where: Depart / Return Lacey City Hall Fee: $35 + tax / per trip Horseback riding (12 – 17 yrs) mariners Baseball Game WHOA! Saddle up and join us for a guided (10 yrs – adult) trail ride through the Elbe Hills State Forest Leave the driving and parking near Mt. Rainier. All levels of riding ability to us and spend a summer accommodated. Dress appropriately for the Saturday night at Safeco Field activity and weather. Staff from EZ Times watching our Seattle Mariners Outfitters will be our guides. Fee includes take on the Boston Red Sox. This stands to be a transportation, horse rental, and campfire memorable experience and tickets are going fast hotdog lunch! For safety of horse and rider, for this game! The fee includes game ticket, van maximum weight restriction of 240lbs. Helmets transportation, parking, and recreation staff. not provided, you can bring your own if desired. When: Sat. June 30, 11:30am – 6:00pm When: Thu. July 5, 10:00am – 3:00pm (Depends on length of game) Where: Depart / Return Lacey City Hall Where: Depart / Return Lacey City Hall Fee: $45 + tax Fee: $40 + tax

iFly indoor Skydiving (12 – 17 yrs) Excitement, adrenaline and adventure – iFLY offers it all in the flight experience of a lifetime. It is safe for kids, exciting for teens, and realistic for skydivers. No experience necessary and it is great fun for all ages! At iFLY, you will learn how to fly with the assistance of your instructor. Professional flight instructors will provide you with all of your flight gear, along with the fundamental skills for body flight through a classroom training session. All you have to do is get ready to smile because this will be the most exciting thing you have ever accomplished! All flyers should be in good health and physical condition. Those under 6 feet tall must weigh less than 230 pounds, and those over 6 feet must weigh less than 250 pounds. If you have a prior shoulder dislocation or back or neck problems you should not fly (DVD of your experience included). Bring a sack lunch or money for fast food. When: Tue. July 3, 9:00am – 3:00pm Where: Depart / Return Lacey City Hall Fee: $72 + tax

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Currently Registering! Mom & Me Outdoor Adventure Fun When: Sat. June 9, 1:00 – 4:00pm Where: Woodland Creek Community Park Fee: $25+ tax / mom & child $10+ tax / each additional child (pre-registration is required) Designed for ages 4 & up HEY Kids! It’s your day! Grab mom and join us for a day of outdoor discovery and adventure! Enjoy experiencing a variety of outdoor activities together. Try out rock climbing, archery, obstacle course race, Boffer sword fighting, and much more! You won’t want to miss racing mom in the Giant Hamster balls! Also challenge mom to a bungee race or a giant game of Twister! Light refreshments will be included. You can come and go throughout the event, activities will be ongoing, participate at your own pace. This day is about having fun, trying new things, and making memories together!

EvEnt gOES RAIn OR ShInE! Dress for the weather!

by yourself as we head east to catch some rays and waves. This will be a Father’s Day long remembered as professional guides from Wildwater River Tours lead you down, around and through the wild rapids of the Wenatchee River. All equipment, neoprene wetsuits, transportation and a deli lunch are included. Currently Registering! Bring change of clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, Wenatchee Whitewater rafting and money for dinner on the trip home. Father’s day (12 yrs – adult) When: Sun. June 17, 7:45am – 9:00pm Make this a special Father’s Day gift and spend Where: Depart / Return Lacey City Hall the day with dad, your family, a friend, or come Fee: $80 + tax

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 17 Outdoor Family Adventures

Wenatchee nisqually White Salmon Whitewater rafting river Float Whitewater rafting (10 yrs – adult) (6 yrs – adult) (12 yrs – adult) Class III+ Class I-II Class IV (Husum Falls-Class V If you missed the Father’s Relax in spectacular natural optional) Near White Salmon, Day Trip, you have another splendor. No experience is WA and on the generally dry opportunity. Roller coaster necessary for this leisurely eastern side of the Cascades, action and generally calm water float on the the White Salmon River is sunny weather makes this historic river that served as a spawned by glacial melt off snow-fed river a favorite pathway for settlers. Follow from Mt. Adams and fed for river-runners. You’ll meandering river channels by numerous springs that experience commanding through a flood plain of produce lush vegetation on scenery that includes apple unsurpassed natural beauty. the banks. When the runoff orchards and tall bluffs. The Wildlife is often seen along is compressed into the steep whitewater maneuvering the riverbanks. Experienced cliffs of the upper canyon, in "Boulder Bend”, “Rock guides steer professional the excitement is almost & Roll”, “Drunkards Drop”, quality rafts. All equipment non-stop. You’ll be paddling and “Snow Blind” rapids is included. Offered in air during “Corkscrew Falls” will definitely capture your cooperation with Wildwater with the experienced guides attention. Participants will River Tours. Transportation to from Wildwater River Tours. paddle self-bailing rafts with put-in site is not provided. Walk the trail around the the experienced guides from When: Sun. Aug. 12 Class V Husum Falls or Wildwater River Tours. All 1:00 – 5:00pm “take the plunge” (must be rafting equipment, staff and Where: Meet at public at least 16 yrs old). Don't transportation is included. fishing access miss this trip! All equipment, Bring a picnic lunch, change in Olympia neoprene wetsuit-booties, of clothes, sunglasses, (map provided at staff, and transportation sunscreen, and money for time of registration) are included. Bring a lunch, dinner on the trip home. Fee: $69 + tax change of clothes, sunglasses, When: Sun. July 1 sunscreen, and money for 7:45am – 9:00pm dinner on the trip home. Where: Depart / Return When: Sun. Aug. 19 Lacey City Hall 7:30am – 9:00pm Fee: $85 + tax Where: Depart / Return Lacey City Hall Fee: $85 + tax 18 Outdoor Family Adventures

Tree to Tree Zipline adventure (10 yrs – adult) At Canopy Tours NW on Camano Island you will experience an exhilarating outdoor experience. You’ll zip between trees, riding on the steel cables of the 6 zip lines (longest is 650 ft). Walking between the zips you’ll enjoy 2 short trail walks and the beauty of this location on the Kristoferson Farm. Remember to dress for the weather and bring a rain jacket if needed. Your adventure ends with a 47ft rappel (don’t worry, a constant velocity device does the work so you float down easily). Bring a picnic lunch and snacks. When: Sat. July 7 9:00am – 6:00pm Where: Depart / Return Lacey City Hall Fee: $95 + tax

let’s Go Fly Fishing (14 yrs – adult) Big rivers, big fish, and beautiful scenery are part of Pacific Northwest living. We’ll take you to a scenic, private fishery full of trophy trout. You’ll learn the basics of fly fishing from Erik Skoog, a very experienced fly fishing guide and outfitter. Don’t worry about equipment or a fishing license! We have all the gear and no license is required at this catch and release facility. Just pack a lunch and wear your mud boots. Rain or shine, you’ll enjoy practicing how to cast a fly rod and trying to land “the big one.” Anglers of all abilities are welcome! When: Sat. July 14 Sat. Sept. 8 9:30am – 2:00pm Where: Depart / Return Lacey City Hall Fee: $75 / per trip

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 19 Family Trips And Tours

Bring a sack lunch/dinner when applicable. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. Return times are approximate. All trips depart/return at Lacey City Hall.

Steam Train robbery and old Grist mill (8 yrs – adult) The train crew received an anonymous tip that horseback robbers are planning on holding up the train in search of gold coins. Luckily, the town Marshall has a plan to catch the thieves. The 2 hour trip through North Clark County will take you on a trestle crossing at the Lewis River and through a 330ft tunnel carved out of solid rock. There will be a 30 minute stop at Moulton Falls County Park, where you can enjoy the scenery. Lastly, we will visit the Cedar Creek Grist Mill. Bring a picnic lunch. When: Sat. Aug. 18, 7:00am – 6:00pm Fee: Adults $35 + tax Youth (8 – 12 yrs) $25 + tax

King Tut exhibition Pacific Science center (8 yrs – adult) Step into one of history's most treasured stories in Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs. The exhibition features more than 100 objects from King Tut's tomb and ancient sites representing some of the most important rulers throughout 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. Come face-to-face with the largest image of King Tut ever Port Townsend to Friday Harbor unearthed, a 10 foot statue of the Whale Watching (8 yrs - adult) pharaoh. See authentic objects from The perfect way to experience the beauty of the King Tut's tomb including jewelry, Pacific Northwest - cruising through the San furniture, and ceremonial items, as Juan Islands in hopes of spotting some orca well as the boy king's golden sandals whales. The cruise departs from Port Townsend - created specifically for the afterlife. aboard a Puget Sound Express boat. This Complete the experience in the IMAX company has one of the best success rates in theatre watching a feature on King Tut. the industry. If you want to see orcas, this is the Admissions included. Bring a picnic trip for you! This tour includes a 2 hour layover in lunch or money to purchase lunch. Friday Harbor for shopping or quick sightseeing. When: Sat. July 28 Bring a picnic lunch, snacks, and or money to 9:00am – 5:00pm purchase lunch. Fee: Adults $45 + tax When: Sat. Sept. 8, 6:00am – 7:30pm Youth (8 – 16 yrs) $35 + tax Fee: Adults $105 + tax Youth (8 – 12 yrs) $60 + tax

20 Adult Trips And Tours

Bring a sack lunch/dinner when applicable. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. Return times are approximate. All trips depart/return at Lacey City Hall.

Waterfalls along the columbia (18 yrs – adult) Take a relaxing day trip along the Columbia River Gorge as we enjoy the lush scenery and lovely waterfalls. After reaching the Columbia Gorge, we will slip across the river into Oregon and spend the day exploring the myriad of waterfalls. We will stop and enjoy our sack lunch, then on to Multnomah Falls where we can see the awesome beauty of the 2nd largest waterfall in the United The oregon Garden, Silverton States along with 5 other waterfalls. Bring a sack (18 yrs – adult) lunch and money for dessert at the Multnomah The Oregon Garden features 80 acres of stunning Falls Lodge. botanical gardens, including 20 colorful specialty When: Sat. Aug. 11, 7:30am – 7:00pm gardens, amazing blooms, and beautiful water Fee: $35 + tax features. We will have a guided tour and then after lunch take the narrated tour of the garden aboard the tram. The tram tour has six stopping Brunch at mt. rainier points throughout the Garden so you will have Paradise lodge plenty of opportunity to enjoy the gardens. The (18 yrs – adult) Garden also features a Visitor's Center, Cafe Start with a delicious brunch at Paradise and Gift Shop, perfect for grabbing lunch or Lodge then you can take a short, self- purchasing souvenirs. On-site is also the Gordon guided nature walk or tour the Jackson House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in Visitor Center. Both will include beautiful Oregon. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase lunch views of Mt. Rainier and the Nisqually at the Café. We will be stopping to grab a quick Glacier. Fee includes brunch and park bite on the trip home, so plan money for this. entrance fees. When: Sat. July 14, 7:00am – 7:00pm When: Sun. Aug. 12 8:00am – 6:00pm Fee: $35 + tax Fee: $65 + tax

16th annual Sequim lavender Festival long Beach Kite Festival and (18 yrs – adult) north Head lighthouse Celebrate the joy of lavender at the largest (18 yrs – adult) lavender event in North America. You will tour The Long Beach Kite Festival is among the best splendid farms and experience the aroma of in the world and the town comes alive as the lavender fields swaying in the breeze, then stroll sky is filled with colorful kites. We will take a through the street fair filled with 150 crafts and tour of the century old North Head Lighthouse lavender booths, listen to one of the music at Cape Disappointment where you will see performers, stop by the Antique & Exotic Car some spectacular ocean views. The lighthouse Show or try out one of the many food vendors. sits atop a bluff in one of the windiest locations Bring a picnic lunch or money for lunch at the in the United States where winds frequently are street fair. over 100 mph. Bring a lunch, snack, or money to When: Sat. July 21, 7:00am – 7:00pm purchase food at the festival. Fee: $35 + tax When: Sat. Aug. 25, 8:00am – 7:00pm Fee: $35 + tax

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 21 Adult Mountain Adventure Hiking

Bring a sack lunch/dinner when applicable. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. Return times are approximate. All trips depart/return at Lacey City Hall.

HiKe: iron Horse to Snoqualmie Tunnel (18 yrs – adult) We will travel to the Asahel Curtis Nature Trail near Snoqualmie Pass for this easy, interesting, and historic hike. We’ll take the Annette Lake trail 3/4mi to the abandoned railroad line formerly known as the Milwaukee Road, now known as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. We’ll follow the old railroad bed less than 2mi to the entrance of the 2.3mi long Snoqualmie Tunnel, where we’ll enjoy our lunch. Bring hat, warm coat, gloves, and flashlight for optional tunnel exploration. Difficulty rating: Easy. When: Sat. July 7, 8:00am – 6:00pm Fee: $35 + tax

HiKe: mowich lake, eunice lake, HiKe: Highrock lookout and and Tolmie Peak (18 yrs – adult) cora lake (18 yrs – adult) We will drive to Mowich Lake and hike the High Rock (5,658ft.) stands like a fortress forested shoreline on a fairly level grade. Past overlooking the Nisqually entrance to Ipsut Pass, we will continue 1mi to Eunice Mt. Rainier. It's a short, 3mi round trip, Lake. You may stop here or hike an extra mile but a steady climb to one of the most to Tolmie Peak. Green Lake lies directly below magnificent panoramic views of Mt. Rainier us. Round trip, including Tolmie Peak, is 6.5mi. and surrounding territory. Look down and The highpoint is 5,939ft with an elevation gain of see Cora Lake nestled 1,750ft directly below. 2,300ft. Difficulty rating: Moderate. In order to complete the picture of this When: Sun. July 29, 8:00am – 6:00pm intriguing place, we will also visit Cora Lake Fee: $35 + tax (1mi round trip). Difficulty rating: Moderate. When: Sat. Aug. 4, 8:00am – 6:00pm Fee: $35 + tax

HiKe: Walupt lake and nannie Peak (18 yrs – adult) HiKe: Pinnacle Peak (18 yrs – adult) From beautiful Walupt Lake near Packwood, This trek is a little more uphill with an elevation we’ll hike the Nannie Ridge trail, 3mi to an gain of 1,500ft over 1.5mi. Don't be discouraged, unmarked spur trail. It’s another 1/2mi to the view of Mt. Rainier and surrounding area, a former lookout site atop 5,800ft Nannie including Mt. Adams, is as grand as it gets. If Peak. We will have grand views including your feet need a rest, kick back in the saddle Mt. Adams and Mt. St. Helens. Roundtrip between the two peaks, relax and soak up the is 7mi with an elevation gain of 1,800ft. view. If you're feeling more robust, we'll continue Difficulty rating: Moderate/Difficult. up to the summit of Plummer Peak. Difficulty When: Sat. Aug.11, 8:00am – 6:00pm rating: Moderate. Fee: $35 + tax When: Sun. Aug. 19, 8:00am – 6:00pm Fee: $35 + tax

22 Adult Mountain Adventure Hiking

Bring a sack lunch/dinner when applicable. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. Return times are approximate. All trips depart/return at Lacey City Hall.

HiKe: Skyscraper Peak HiKe: naches Peak loop (18 yrs – adult) (18 yrs – adult) From Sunrise we’ll follow part of the Loop trips are the best! We'll head out from Wonderland trail 1.5mi to Frozen Lake and a five Tipsoo Lake to Chinook Pass and follow the trail junction. We’ll continue below the flanks of Pacific Crest Trail to the Dewey Lakes cut-off. Burroughs Mt. for another mile, climbing a bit We'll enjoy a continuous view of Mt. Rainier, through beautiful meadows and Berkeley Park. including wildflowers if our timing is right. An Once we reach 6,740ft, Skyscraper Pass, we easy 5mi hike, the high point is 5,800ft with an can enjoy the views, or go for the summit, 300ft elevation gain of 500ft Difficulty rating: Easy. above. Round trip is 5.5mi and elevation gain of When: Sat. Sept. 22, 8:00am – 6:00pm 1,100ft. Difficulty rating: Easy/Moderate. Fee: $35 + tax When: Sat. Sept. 8, 8:00am – 6:00pm Fee: $35 + tax HiKe: Snowgrass Flat (18 yrs – adult) HiKe: Golden Gate (18 yrs – adult) This 8mi, 1,200ft elevation gain outing is in the This awesome loop trip will cover 7.5mi and Goat Rocks Wilderness. We’ll start out from Berry get most of the 900ft elevation gain out of the Patch and walk an easy 1.5mi through swampy way at the outset. Once we reach Mazama forest before moderately climbing the next 2.5mi Ridge, we’ll head toward the Stevens Van to Snowgrass Flat. Old Snowy and the barren Trump Memorial, turn left to Golden Gate and slopes of the Goat Rocks will beckon us farther. views of far off Mt. Adams, Mount St. Helens, The spectacular views down the Goat Rock Valley and maybe even Mt. Hood. We’ll continue on to Mt. Adams from our 5,830ft perch should be to Panorama Point, and back to our starting enough to satisfy. Difficulty rating: Moderate. point of Paradise Lodge. You get a real sense of When: Sat. Sept. 29, 8:00am – 6:00pm being on the mountain with this hike as our high Fee: $35 + tax point is 6,900ft. Difficulty rating: Moderate. When: Sun. Sept. 16, 8:00am – 6:00pm Fee: $35 + tax

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 23 Adult And Family Classes

Belly dancing (18 yrs – adult) Our class begins with warm-up stretching exercises and progresses through basic dance steps and shimmies. Learn a complete dance while receiving the benefits of excellent (vigorous) exercise. When: Tue. June 19 – Aug. 21 Advanced 6:30 – 7:30pm (instructor’s approval required) Beginning 7:30 – 8:30pm Where: Jacob Smith House Fee: $43 advanced Beginning Guitar Seminar dance "FlaSH moB" (7 yrs – adult) (13 yrs – adult) You've heard about them and you’ve seen them. Take your guitar playing to a new level! Designed Let’s do one! You will have 6 classes to learn a for students with some experience who want to simple routine that will then be performed. The get more one-on-one instruction to improve their dance routine is going to be great for everyone playing. (Pre-req: attended any of our beginning in the family and performing a flash mob routine guitar classes). is so fun! Right now Flash Mobs are so "In". When: Thu. June 28, 7:30 – 9:00pm Come on, make this summer one to remember, Where: Lacey Maintenance Center Let’s DANCE!! (Shhhhh, performance locations Fee: $29 to be announced to the class only!) Instructor: Katherine Saylors. Summer Guitar (12 yrs – adult) When: Mon. June 11 – July 16 This compact three week intro to guitar playing is 7:00 – 8:00pm designed to help students teach themselves. We Where: River Ridge Covenant Church will explore techniques for tablature, chords, and Fee: $35 some sight reading fun! Acoustic and electric guitars are both okay, but electrics must have a small amp. raku Pottery creations When: (7 yrs – adult) Wed. / Thu. July 12 – 26 7:30 – 8:40pm Learn about the ancient technique of Raku Where: Lacey Maintenance Center firing and spend 3 hours painting and firing Fee: $89 a pre-made pottery piece. This technique Instructor will collect an additional $25 book fee is extremely exciting and addictive and at first class. will have you coming back for more! Be prepared to take your pottery creation home First aid cPr class (12 yrs – adult) the same day. No experience necessary and Learn valuable “basic lifesaving skills”. This one- it’s a good idea to wear non-nylon clothes day program covers issues of personal safety, that you don’t mind getting messy. All choking, all levels of CPR and other essential materials are provided. areas. This program meets L&I and DSHS child When: Tue. 6:00 – 9:00pm care requirements. Bring a sack lunch. Workshop I July 10 When: Sat. June 9, 23; July 7, 28; Workshop II July 24 Aug. 11, 25; Sept. 8, 22 Workshop III Aug. 14 8:30am – 3:00pm Workshop IV Aug. 28 Dates subject to change Where: Woodland Creek WH Where: Lacey City Hall Comm. Room Fee: $25 per workshop Fee: $20 (non-refundable) Instructor will collect an additional $10 Instructor will collect an additional $20 materials materials fee at each workshop. fee at class.

24 Adult And Family Classes

‘Point & Shoot’ digital camera art of digital Photography (16 yrs – adult) (16 yrs – adult) Learn the basics of camera operation, digital Elevate your photography; awaken your creative imaging, and more! Bring camera and manual. thinking; develop your own unique style and When: Tue. July 10 & 17, 6:30 – 9:30pm learn to use your camera to its fullest potential. Where: Lacey City Hall Comm. Room This workshop for amateur photographers will Fee: $45 challenge you to look at photography with a new perspective through review of your weekly photo assignments and group discussions on composition and more. Bring your camera, manual and 3 photo examples (printed or on a flash drive) to the first class. When: Tue. Sept. 4 – 18, 6:30 – 9:30pm Where: Lacey City Hall Comm. Room Fee: $55

camera Super Field Trip (16 yrs – adult) We will spend time discussing photo techniques and putting them into practice during this dSlr-Basic – digital Single lens hands-on field trip of great photographical sites reflex camera (16 yrs – adult) in Olympia. Wear comfortable clothing and Whether you’re new to DSLR, want to improve walking shoes. Bring your camera, manual, extra your skills, or even thinking of moving up to a batteries, memory cards and water. (This class DSLR, this class will teach you basic skills that you is designed for both DSLR & point and shoot need to know. Bring your camera and manual to cameras). class. If you don’t have a DSLR yet, that’s OK! We When: Tue. Aug. 28, 5:30 – 9:00pm will be discussing buying cameras and lenses too. Where: Park & meet at the Capitol Campus When: Tue. Aug. 7 – 21, 6:30 – 9:30pm Visitor’s Center Where: Lacey City Hall Comm. Room Fee: $55 Fee: $55

Vegan Gluten-Free Baking cheeses & milks Vegan-Style (16 yrs – adult) (16 yrs – adult) Millions of Americans feel better after Hooked on cheese? Need milk? You’ll be eliminating gluten---the troublesome surprised how easy it is to make delicious protein found primarily in wheat, barley, and economical hard blocks of cheese and and rye. Come discover the ease of baking creamy, rich-tasting milks using only non- scrumptious cakes, cookies, and breads--- dairy whole food ingredients. These nutritious all gluten and dairy-free, and made without replacements for the pasteurized, highly- refined flours, starches, eggs, animal fat, or processed milks and cheeses can be used white sugar, either. These sweet and savory in any recipe calling for the “real things.” baked goods are more nourishing and tastier No fancy equipment needed. Gluten and than the gluten-filled varieties. Bring your cholesterol-free recipes will be covered too. appetite! Come hungry! When: Sat. Aug. 4, 11:30am – 2:00pm When: Sat. Aug. 4, 2:30 – 5:00pm Where: Lacey City Hall Comm. Room Where: Lacey City Hall Comm. Room Fee: $34 Fee: $34

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 25 Adult And Family Classes

intro to real clowning clowning (18 yrs – adult) (18 yrs – adult) To find our inner clown, To better understand our we will play at being fools through inner clown, we will expand our vocalizations, physical and emotional repertoire of playful engagement through exercises, and solo improvisation. We will increasing challenges. Activities will include kindle the spark of innocent fun to bring out games for energizing and focusing, attire levity and positive character attributes. The and object manipulation, and solo/duo clown helps us with new perspectives and improvisations. Students will be able to share strategies for healthy living. Students will their clown with others at home or work by leave with an understanding of the varieties the end of the class. This workshop is suitable of clowns through culture and history and for someone with some experience in theater their natural inclination toward a style and or public-speaking, and it will add value to its substance. This workshop is suitable for established performers. Instructor: Justin B. someone with no background in performance, Wright (Jusby the Clown) and it will enrich a clown already on the path. When: Sat. June 30, 9:00am – 3:00pm Instructor: Justin B. Wright (Jusby the Clown) Where: Olympia Center When: Sat. June 23, 9:00am – 3:00pm Fee: $39 Where: Olympia Center Fee: $39

laughter yoga (6 yrs – adult) You don’t need special mats, fancy pants, the flexibility of a contortionist, or even an unusual sense of humor for Laughter Yoga! We will be laughing for the social, emotional and physical health benefits. The only requirement is a willingness to laugh for no reason. We will be developing our playfulness while we exercise our faces, hearts and lungs. Come do some gentle dancing, simple pantomime, and make lots of eye contact with other laughers. You will be given permission to laugh, instructions for dozens of laughs, guidance for transforming artificial laughs to genuine laughs and the positive feedback of peers. Ages 12 and under must be registered with an adult. Great class for families! Instructor: Justin B. Wright (Jusby the Clown) When: Thu. July 12 – Aug. 16, 5:30 – 6:30pm Where: Olympia Center Fee: $39

26 Youth Sports

Sports Sprouts all Stars (3 – 6 yrs w/parent) Give your child a successful introduction to sports and the opportunity to try a new activity each week. Our enthusiastic staff uses age-appropriate activities and equipment so your little sprout develops self- confidence and skills in a variety of sports. Each session meets twice-a-week for two weeks. Kids will learn and play a new sport at each class. Parent participation is part of the fun! Wear your sneakers to enjoy activities and games designed to provide all the benefits that sports have to offer: Confidence c Skills c Health c Friendship Fee: $28 per session

Session I: Soccer, t-Ball, track, & tennis at homann 3 – 4 yrs Mon. / Wed. June 18 – 27 4:00 – 4:45pm 4 – 5 yrs Mon. / Wed. June 18 – 27 5:15 – 6:00pm 5 – 6 yrs Mon. / Wed. June 18 – 27 6:05 – 6:50pm

Session II: Basketball, tennis, Soccer, & track at Rainier vista 3 – 4 yrs Tue. / Thu. July 10 – 19 4:00 – 4:45pm 4 – 5 yrs Tue. / Thu. July 10 – 19 5:15 – 6:00pm 5 – 6 yrs Tue. / Thu. July 10 – 19 6:05 – 6:50pm

Session III: t-Ball, Football, tennis, & Soccer at homann 3 – 4 yrs Tue. / Thu. July 24 – Aug. 2 4:00 – 4:45pm 4 – 5 yrs Tue. / Thu. July 24 – Aug. 2 5:15 – 6:00pm 5 – 6 yrs Tue. / Thu. July 24 – Aug. 2 6:05 – 6:50pm

Session Iv: golf, Flag Football, Soccer, & track at Rainier vista 3 – 4 yrs Mon. / Wed. Aug. 6 – 15 4:00 – 4:45pm 4 – 5 yrs Mon. / Wed. Aug. 6 – 15 5:15 – 6:00pm 5 – 6 yrs Mon. / Wed. Aug. 6 – 15 6:05 – 6:50pm

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 27 Little Lacey Baseball

Pre-Season T-Ball Sprouts classes (3 – 6 yrs w/parent) Let’s hit the ball, run the right direction around the bases, and get ready to play ball! Our Help yourself and Help others coaches carefully build your child’s confidence –Be a coach or Team manager! and coordination with enthusiasm and patience. Volunteers live longer, healthier lives. It’s This class meets twice-a-week for two weeks a fact. Wouldn’t you like to improve your and provides a great introduction to T-ball basic life and connect with others? Volunteer skills: catching, throwing, hitting, and running a few hours a week for Little Lacey the bases. And if you choose to join the summer T-Ball and we’ll provide training clinics, league, your ballplayer will be ready to go! resources, practice equipment, and When: Tue. / Thu. June 5 – 14 support. Your reward (besides a t-shirt (3 – 4 yrs) 4:00 – 4:45pm and ball cap) will be the satisfaction of (4 – 5 yrs) 5:15 – 6:00pm learning new skills, strengthening our (5 – 6 yrs) 6:05 – 6:50pm community, and helping children. Where: Wonderwood Park Fee: $28

little lacey coed T-Ball and coach-Pitch leagues (3 – 8 yrs w/parent) Is there any happier or funnier moment than when a new player gets their first hit and runs the wrong way? Is there any prouder moment than seeing that first home run cracked off a real pitch? Your young ballplayer and the whole family can enjoy all the drama and joy at the ballpark this summer! Our leagues feature skill-building, teamwork, and a chance to make some new friends. The rules and equipment are modified for each age division to insure successful participation. Download the complete rules and registration forms from our website.

Pre-Tee 3 – 4 yrs Mon. / Wed. June 18 – Aug. 6 5:45 – 6:45pm Kinder Tee 4 – 5 yrs Tue. / Thu. June 19 – Aug. 7 5:45 – 6:45pm Modified 6 – 7 yrs Mon. / Wed. June 20 – Aug. 8 6:15 – 7:15pm Coach Pitch 7 – 8 yrs Tue. / Thu. June 21 – Aug. 9 6:30 – 7:30pm Where: Rainier Vista Community Park and other local fields Fee: $47 includes uniform shirt & cap, photo certificate, and participation award.

28 Gymnastics

Parent & Tot Gymnastics Beginning Gymnastics (5 – 10 yrs) (18 – 36 mos) Gymnastics is a sport that develops strength and Are you a mom or dad who wants the best active agility. Enroll your child and not only will they safely and healthy start for your little one? Start them learn specific gymnastics skills, but they’ll also out RIGHT by enrolling together in this structured enjoy the opportunity to build confidence, self- early movement experience. Even the tiniest esteem, and new friendships! The professional tots will benefit and develop motor skills, agility, and dedicated coaches at Black Hills Gymnastics and spacial awareness. Each class is led by the know how to motivate students and maintain their helpful and knowledgeable staff at Black Hills enthusiasm. If your youngster is ready to follow Gymnastics. instructions, she or he will be too busy having fun When: Session I Wed. July 11 – Aug. 1 to realize how much exercise they’re getting! 10:00 – 10:30am When: Session I Wed. July 11 – Aug. 1 Session II Fri. July 13 – Aug. 3 11:00am – 12:00pm 5:00 – 5:30pm Session II Fri. July 13 – Aug. 3 Session III Sat. July 14 – Aug. 4 6:00 – 7:00pm 9:00 – 9:30am Session III Sat. July 14 – Aug. 4 Where: Black Hills Gymnastics 10:00 – 11:00am Fee: $28 per session Where: Black Hills Gymnastics Fee $48 per session

IT’s an Tumbling Tots Gymnastics camps olyMpIC yeaR and (3 – 5 yrs) A week full of happy, healthy, energized fun BlaCk hIlls GyMnasTICs Is awaits your child! Parents, you’ll breathe a sigh CeleBRaTInG! of relief to know that the staff from Black Hills all of our summer gymnastics programs Gymnastics are great people and outstanding professionals whose highest priority is SAFETY will reflect the spirit of the games. Join with fun. A well-planned week of activities will in the fun through these classes have your youngster developing new strength, coordination, and friends! and camps. When: Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 12:30pm Session I June 25 – June 29 Session II Kindernast Gymnastics (3 – 5 yrs) July 23 – July 27 Session III Aug. 20 – 24 One way to keep kids healthy is to develop their Where: Black Hills Gymnastics love of movement and activity. Kindernast is a Fee: $100 per session wonderful “first gymnastics adventure” which will build your child’s confidence and agility. The Gymnastics Funtastics day camp energetic instructors at Black Hills Gymnastics (5 – 13 yrs) are all about SAFETY along with fun! If your Bust the boredom of summer! Happy exhaustion youngster is ready to explore movement skills is the only way to describe how your child will feel without assistance from mom or dad, she or he after enjoying a week bursting with activities and will have a great time in this secure, success- action at Black Hills Gymnastics. From Wacky oriented program. Hair Day to Pajama Day, the staff will safely keep When: Session I Wed. July 11 – Aug. 1 everyone moving, learning, and laughing! 10:30 – 11:00am When: Mon. – Fri. 9:00am – 3:30pm Session II Fri. July 13 – Aug. 3 Session I June 25 – 29 5:30 – 6:00pm Session II July 23 – 27 Session III Sat. July 14 – Aug. 4 Session III Aug. 20 – 24 9:30 – 10:00am Where: Black Hills Gymnastics Where: Black Hills Gymnastics Fee: $150 per session Fee: $30 per session

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 29 Soccer

Kidz love Soccer on Sundays (2 – 10 yrs) Are you having difficulty finding the time in a too-busy schedule to get your child involved in sports? This Sunday afternoon instructional program will get your daughter or son started in this fantastically popular sport! Since 1979, Kidz Love Soccer has been dedicated to teaching children the world’s most popular sport within a nurturing, recreational environment. A typical session experience includes age appropriate activities: skill demonstrations, fun games, and instructional scrimmages. Young soccer enthusiasts will experience soccer fun in a safe, non-competitive environment. Kidz Love Soccer…“Where the score is always FUN to FUN!” ™ When: Sun. July 15 – Aug. 19 (2 – 3 5. yrs) Mommy/Daddy & Me 2:30 – 3:00pm (3 5. – 4 yrs) Tot Soccer 3:10 – 3:40pm (4 – 5 yrs) Pre Soccer 3:45 – 4:20pm (5 – 6 yrs) Soccer 4:25 – 5:10pm (7 – 10 yrs) Skillz & Scrimmages 5:15 – 6:00pm Where: Rainier Vista Community Park Fee: $65

Currently Registering! British challenger Soccer The “Challenger Way” Summer camp (3 – 14 yrs) focuses on challenging players to improve with See immediate results! Challenger’s maximum participation. Simply put, no long highly experienced coaches provide innovative lines for drills and any long speeches…but lots instruction in a fun and educational format. of action and encouragement! We believe that Be inspired, motivated, and quickly gain skills. learning teamwork, sportsmanship and self Everyone gets a camp t-shirt, soccer ball, and discipline are as important as passing, dribbling, photo certificate too! catching, and swinging a bat. Each of the camps When: Mon. – Fri. July 9 – 13 are staffed by a team of quality coaches who First Kicks (3 – 4 yrs) know how to teach skills while making learning 11:00am – 12:00pm, $73 fun! Children receive great coaching, Challenger Minis (4 – 6 yrs) t-shirt and a camp certificate. 9:00 – 11:00am, $111 Half Day A .M . (6 – 10 yrs) 9:00am – 12:00pm, $120 Currently Registering! Half Day P .M . (8 – 12 yrs) challenger Way Soccer camp 1:00 – 4:00pm, $120 (8 – 12 yrs) Full Day (10 - 14 yrs) Younger players will learn the basics of juggling 9:00am – 4:00pm, $181 (footwork), dribbling, passing, shooting, heading Where: Regional Athletic Complex and defense. More advanced players will work to Early Bird: Register by May 24 fine tune their skills and incorporate each skill into to receive a free replica jersey game situations. Each camper will be encouraged late Fee: Additional $10 after June 29 to play every position in order to find the position(s) that he/she enjoys and best fits their ability. Special discount: When: Mon. – Fri. Aug. 6 – 10 Families who host a British coach receive a 9:00am – 4:00pm discount. Contact us to apply! Where: Rainier Vista Community Park Fee: $125 30 Tennis

TennIs lessons Info: yes, We haVe loaneR RaCqueTs! Rain-out info line is 360-456-7796 | Rain-out make-ups are held on fridays.

Kidz Tennis (5 – 7 yrs) High School Prep - Do balloons and bean bags make you think of Tennis Boot camp (12 – 15 yrs) tennis? Maybe not, but Coach Andrea Lipper Are you hoping to play high school tennis? knows how to use them to teach basic tennis skills Prepare yourself for tryouts and develop your and entertain your youngster. As an experienced confidence at this week-long camp. Instructors tennis player and elementary P.E. teacher, she will Cheri Campbell and Andrea Lipper are effectively teach your child in a fun and enthusiastic experienced players and high school coaches. manner! We provide all the age-appropriate They will help you sharpen fundamental skills and equipment and before you know it your little ace advance your game. You’ll be challenged, but will be successfully hitting the ball with a racquet. you’ll also enjoy encouragement, enthusiasm, When: Mon. – Thu. July 16 – 19 and fun contests designed to teach strokes and 10:00 – 10:45am strategies you’ll use on a school team! Where: Rainier Vista Community Park When: Mon. – Thu. 12:30 – 2:00pm Fee: $32 Prep Session I June 25 – 28 Prep Session II July 16 – 19 Beginning Tennis lessons Prep Session III Aug. 13 – 16 (7 – 12 yrs) Where: Rainier Vista Community Park Tennis is one of the greatest gifts you can give Fee: $42 per session your child because it’s the ultimate lifetime sport that can be played at any age. Our adult Beginner Tennis lessons experienced and enthusiastic coaches use a (16 yrs – adult) positive approach and blend fun with instruction Tennis is a great way to get some exercise to develop each player’s abilities. After a week and socialize with friends. Our patient and of lessons, your child will have new skills, new knowledgeable instructors are just the right friends, and a great start in tennis! coaches to get your game skills ready. We use a When: Mon. - Thu. positive and enthusiastic approach to brush up (7 – 9 yrs) 10:00 – 11:00am on basics: grip, footwork, ground strokes, serving, (9 – 12 yrs) 11:00am – 12:00pm and scoring. Adult classes meet twice-a-week for Session I June 25 – 28 two weeks. Afterwards you’ll be ready to enjoy an Session II July 9 – 12 inexpensive summer sport with your friends! Session III July 23 – 26 When: Tue. / Thu. 6:00 – 7:00pm Session IV July 30 – Aug. 2 Session I July 10 – 19 Session V Aug. 13 – 16 (intermediate) Session II July 24 – Aug. 2 Where: Rainier Vista Community Park Where: Rainier Vista Community Park Fee: $42 per session Fee: $42

Quickstart Summer Tennis camp with the north Thurston rams (9 - 12 yrs) It’s a Whole New Ball Game! Head Coach Cheri Campbell, her staff and players will lead you through this highly enjoyable and effective USTA Quickstart camp. The Quickstart instruction program uses age-appropriate equipment and activities specifically designed for young beginners. Smaller courts, low compression balls, and racquets that fit smaller hands means you’ll be rallying in no time! Each camper will receive a t-shirt and learn volleys, groundstrokes, overheads and serves. Come join us for a camp full of positive energy and learning! When: Mon. – Thu. July 16 – 19, 9:30am – 12:30pm Where: North Thurston High School Fee: $55

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 31 Basketball north Thurston north Thurston Timberline Girls rams Boys rams Girls Basketball camp Summer Basketball Summer Basketball (grades 3 – 8) camp (grades 4 – 9) camp (grades 2 – 8) Get in the game with Coach Get into the game with Head Improve your skills and have Zandrea Edenstrom, her staff, Coach Tim Brown, his staff a ton of fun with NTHS Girls and players. The Blazers will and players as they lead you Head Coach Mike Harn, his show you how to be your best, through this incredible camp. staff, and players. You’ll learn whether you’re just starting to The Rams will show you to improve in all aspects of play or already a competitor. how to be your best whether basketball as you dribble, Skill development and a you are starting to play or pass, shoot, and play exciting positive learning atmosphere already a competitor. Each new games. All campers are the hallmarks of this high- camper receives a camp receive a t-shirt (if registered quality camp that combines t-shirt, basketball, and photo and paid in full by June 22) friendship and fun with a certificate. and a photo certificate. passion for hoops! All campers When: Mon. – Thu. When: Mon. – Thu. receive a t-shirt and a photo June 25 – 28 July 9 – 12 certificate. (Register and pay in 9:00am – 12:00pm 9:00am – 12:00pm full by July 2 to guarantee your Where: North Thurston Where: North Thurston camp shirt.) High School High School When: Mon. – Wed. Fee: $65 Fee: $60 July 16 – 18 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Timberline High School Fee: $50

32 Track & Field / Running Events

Hershey youth Track and Field meet 10K, 5k, and one mile (9 – 14 yrs) runs & Walks (all ages) You don't need to be a star athlete to participate How are you doing on your fitness goals and in this track & field meet…you just need to enjoy resolutions? Walking, jogging, and running are being active! If you're between 9 and 14 years the most popular means of getting and staying old and love to run, jump, and throw, join us in shape. Our upcoming events are just the for this FREE event. This is a perfect meet for incentive you need to get started or maintain beginners and everyone receives a ribbon. Age a steady pace toward health! Whether you is determined as of Dec. 31, 2012. Please see run or walk, you’ll enjoy the camaraderie and complete guidelines, list of events, and entry form appreciate the safety of our measured and timed on our website. courses. When: Fri. June 8. Registration & check-in When: Sat . Sept . 8: starts at 4:30pm 1st Annual GOOD DOG K9-5K Where: South Sound Stadium at and One Mile North Thurston HS Sat . Oct . 13: Fee: FREE 2nd Annual RAMPAGE at the RAC 5k Obstacle Course Fun Run Currently Registering! Sun . Nov . 4: challenger Way Track & Field camp 4th Annual TURN BACK THE CLOCK (5 – 12 yrs) 10K, 5K, and Family Mile Did you know many of the skills learned in track Where: All details and info at and field are crucial to all sports? Running, www.ontherunevents.com jumping, and throwing are always fun too! This Fee: Sign up now for Early Bird pricing! camp will develop your skills for track and field www.ontherunevents.com and help you find the event that suits you best. As a bonus, campers develop a core athletic ability that’s transferable to many other sports. Our energetic Challenger coaches make each day’s activities positive, fun, and beneficial! When Mon. – Fri. July 23 – 27 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Komachin Middle School Fee: $90 Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 33 Adult Sports Leagues & Open Gym

ultimate league (16 – adult) Sunday open Gym (adults) Ultimate frisbee is a great summer sport. This Spend your Sunday morning being active is a co-ed league for players of all skill levels and sharpening your skills as you enjoy the from beginner to veteran. Registration for camaraderie and competition of these drop- the league is done as an individual and once in programs: registration is complete everyone will be placed Masters Volleyball: Women 40+ on teams. Encourage family, friends, neighbors, Men 50+ and co-workers to join. The league is the Coed Half-Court Adult Slo-Break Basketball perfect way to get exercise and hang out with When: Sun. May 6 – July 22 a great group of people. Register by June 11 to 9:30am - 12:00pm be placed on a team. Where: Komachin Middle School Gym When: Thu. June 21 – July 26, 6:15 – 8:15pm Fee: $6 per person entry fee Where: Rainier Vista Community Park (tax included) Fee: $24 (tax included)

hot, hot, hot outdoor summer Volleyball (adults & family) Three Reasons to Take It Outdoors this Summer

Social: Volleyball is All-Inclusive: Inexpensive Fun: played on a relatively We have lots of choices! Not much special 1. small court and there’s 2. All shapes, sizes, skill- 3. equipment needed. plenty of opportunity for social levels, genders, and ages can A ball. Friends. interaction; find a suitable division to join;

When: Weekly league play begins the Fees / Fours Teams: $165 (+ tax) week of June 18 Fees / doubles Teams: $100 (+ tax) Where: Various City of Lacey parks; Fee / Free agent: $50 to be placed on see details online a team (+ tax)

please see on-line individual and team registration forms, classifications, and guidelines available on our website.

34 Martial Arts

Kinder-Karate Traditional Taekwondo (4 – 6 yrs) Training Sessions (8 yrs – adult) Join us as Master Na This Korean martial art encompasses forms, teaches the essentials fighting, board breaking, and self-defense. of Taekwondo. Children You’ll learn a traditional, non-contact style. Our will improve self-esteem, classes incorporate men, women and children, coordination, and build making it a great activity for families! Classes are character. This is a great, taught in a positive, encouraging, and supportive safe, and positive introductory environment with an emphasis on mutual experience to Master Na’s respect. Open to everyone 8 years old and programs. above. Taught by 6th degree Black Belts Cheryl When: Mon. / Wed. 3:45 – 4:15pm Buren and Sharon Kindle. Session I June 11 – July 11 When: Mon. / Wed. 5:30 – 6:30pm (No class July 2 & 4) Session I July 2 – Aug. 29 Session II Sept. 10 – Oct. 3 (No class July 4) Where: Master Na’s Life Skills School Session II Sept. 5 – Oct. 29 Fee: $35 per session Where: Lacey Community Center Fee: $52 per session

Beginner Taekwondo Tai chi (18 yrs – adult) (7 – 12 yrs) Let your hectic daily Learn the secrets of Taekwondo. Participants life fade away by will become skilled at the basics of this learning Tai Chi Chuan. traditional martial art, improve coordination, Using a sequence of movements and build self-esteem. Enjoy this great you will build energy, introduction to Master Na’s programs. balance, and better When: Mon. / Wed. 4:15 – 5:00pm circulation. You will Session I June 11 – July 11 be amazed at the (No class July 2 & 4) workout you will get using only your body. Session II Sept. 10 – Oct. 3 When: Tue. June 19 – July 31 Where: Master Na’s Life Skills School 6:00 – 7:15pm Fee: $35 per session Where: Komachin Middle School Aux. Gym Fee: $21

T.K. Fit (14 yrs – adult) Burn up to 800 calories per workout, lose weight, and reshape your body! You’ll learn the best of body sculpting, aerobic fitness, and kick-boxing and apply these techniques for self-defense. Bag gloves are recommended. This class is open to both men and women. When: Tue. / Thu. 7:15 – 8:00pm Session I June 12 – July 12 (No class July 3 & 5) Session II Sept. 11 – Oct. 4 Where: Master Na’s Life Skills School Fee: $35 per session

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 35 Fitness

Beginning yoga (14 yrs – adult) Pump it up remix (18 yrs – adult) An introduction to Yoga focusing on asana Get your heart rate up and challenge yourself! (poses) and alignment. Students will learn This class will push you harder to get into great modifications based on their individual needs. shape. Exercises will be a combination of Pilates, The class will help new students begin Yoga kickboxing, lunges, squats, push-ups, and super practice. Bring your own mat. set abdominal exercises that will increase your When: Thu. 5:30 – 6:45pm overall fitness and muscle tone. Session I June 7 – July 26 When: Mon. / Wed. June 13 – Sept. 10 Session II Aug. 2 – 23 7:10 – 8:10pm Where: Lacey City Hall (No class July 4 & Sept. 3) Fee: $68 (Session I) Where: Lacey Community Center $34 (Session II) Fee: Mon. & Wed. $66 Mon. or Wed. $40

open level yoga (14 yrs – adult) This Hatha class teaches techniques to strengthen and relax the body and mind. Continuing students will build on basic foundations to develop and deepen their practice. This class is suitable for strong beginners and continuing students. Bring your own mat. When: Thu. 7:00 – 8:15pm Session I June 7 – July 26 Session II Aug. 2 – 23 Where: Lacey City Hall Fee $68 (Session I) $34 (Session II)

sTayInG fIT has neVeR Been so fun!

Pilates (18 yrs – adult) Strengthen your powerhouse: the abdomen, lower back, and glutes. Balance your body by toning muscle groups. It is a great workout for anyone regardless of age and level of fitness. Bring your own mat. When: Mon. / Wed. June 13 – Sept. 10 6:00 – 7:00pm (No class July 4 & Sept. 3) Where: Lacey Community Center Fee: Mon. & Wed. $66 Mon. or Wed. $40

36 Aquatic Fitness

AQUAtIC FItnESS Enjoy the benefits of Water Exercise Classes: • Low impact. Perfect if you have joint injuries or pain. • Comfort. Hate sweating? Exercising in the water is naturally cooling. • Socializing. Meet new friends, laugh and have fun while exercising. • Great for your body. Water exercise is a great workout, give it a try! deep Water aerobics Fitness Swim (18 yrs – adult) (18 yrs – adult) Hop in and swim! Bring your own workout Utilizing a flotation belt worn around the waist, and join fellow swimmers as you swim at your this class provides a great workout with virtually own pace. no impact. Through buoyancy and resistance, When: Mon. / Wed. June 13 – Aug. 29 you will strengthen and build endurance while 7:15 – 8:15pm (No class July 4) also increasing flexibility. Participants need to be Where: River Ridge High School Pool comfortable in deep water. Fee: Mon. & Wed. $60 When: Mon. / Wed. June 13 – Aug. 29 Mon. or Wed. $36 7:00 – 7:45pm (No class July 4) Where: River Ridge High School Pool Fee: Mon. & Wed. $60; Mon. or Wed. $36 aqua Zumba (18 yrs – adult) Splash, stretch, twist, dance, shout and laugh When: Tue. / Thu. June 12 – Aug. 30 in this invigorating class. Not only is it fun 7:15 – 8:00pm with upbeat music but it is also a great cardio Where: River Ridge High School Pool conditioning and body toning workout. Fee: Tue. & Thu. $66 When: Sun. June 17 – Sept. 9 Tue. or Thu. $40 8:30 – 9:30am (No class Sept. 2) Where: River Ridge High School Pool Fee: $33 aqua aerobics (18 yrs – adult) Unique water exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular Boot camp H2o endurance for fun and fitness. Open to (18 yrs – adult) swimmers and non-swimmers. This isn’t your average aqua aerobics class. The When: Mon. / Wed. June 13 – Aug. 29 class is a combination of lap swimming and 7:15 – 8:15pm (No class July 4) strength training with dumbbells, medicine balls, Where: North Thurston High School Pool and resistance bands. Regardless of your age Fee: Mon. & Wed. $60 or fitness level this energetic class will challenge Mon. or Wed. $36 you. Bring a yoga mat, water, and goggles. When: Mon. / Wed. June 25 – Aug. 29 When: Tue. / Thu. June 14 – Aug. 30 5:45 – 6:45pm (No class July 4) 7:15 – 8:15pm Where: River Ridge High School Pool Where: North Thurston High School Pool Fee: Mon. & Wed. $50 Fee: Tue. & Thu. $63 Mon. or Wed. $30 Tue. or Thu. $38

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 37 Swimming

open Swim (all ages) Just jump-in and join the drop-in fun. Parents must be in arm’s reach of children who are non- swimmers, less than 6 years old, need a lifejacket/ other supportive flotation devices or are less than 4 feet tall. timberline high School Pool Tue. / Fri. June 26 – Aug. 17 1:00 – 3:00pm

River Ridge high School Pool Mon. – Fri. June 25 – Aug. 17 1:00 – 3:00pm (Closed July 4) Tue. July 10 – Aug. 14 5:00 – 7:00pm NEW! Fri. July 13 – Aug. 17 5:00 – 8:00pm NEW! Sat. June 9 – Sept. 22 1:00 – 3:00pm (Closed June 16 and 23) Fee: $4 per person, $2 for seniors (55 yrs and up), Free for 3 yrs and under

adult lap Swim (18 yrs – adult) Join in for an enjoyable, quiet, and relaxed swim. When: Sat. June 9 – Sept. 22 12:00 – 1:00pm (Closed June 16 & 23) Where: River Ridge High School Pool Fee: $2 per person

discover Scuba diving experience (10 yrs – adult) Women’s only Swim Have you wondered what it would be like to club (18 yrs – adult) breathe underwater? A PADI Discover Scuba Ladies, this is your chance to have the Diving Experience is a great way to find out what pool to yourselves! Swim laps, play or scuba diving is really like, but in the warmth just lounge in the pool in a women-only and comfort of a swimming pool. Your scuba environment. Pre-registration is required. instructor will spend time with you to explain the When: Thu. July 12 – Aug. 16 basic principles of scuba diving and give you an 4:30 – 6:30pm overview of your scuba gear, which is supplied Where: River Ridge High School Pool by the Underwater Sports store in Olympia. Fee: $24 Then, you can swim underwater around the pool under supervision. A great activity for the whole family! No certifications will be issued; this is an introductory class only. Parents need to stay at the pool for participants that are 15 years and under. Participants ages 10 - 11 years old need to arrive a half hour early to watch a video. When: Sat. July 21, 1:00 – 4:00pm Where: North Thurston High School Pool Fee: $60 38 Swimming

Springboard diving (8 – 14 yrs) Beginners and intermediate divers will be taught adult Swim lessons at their individual level. Learn the basics of front (17 yrs – adult) dives, back dives and flips. Participants must be Beginner to advanced skills tailored able to swim one length of the pool comfortably. to meet the students individual needs When: Tue. / Thu. 11:30am – 1:00pm including comfort in the water, basics of Session I June 26 – July 5 swimming and stroke improvement. Session II July 10 – 19 When: Tue. / Thu. 7:50 – 8:20pm Where: Timberline High School Pool Session I June 26 – July 5 Fee: $50 per session Session II July 10 – 19 Session III July 24 – Aug. 2 Where: Timberline High School Pool Fee: $30 per session

adaptive lessons (3 yrs and up) For persons with physical or developmental disabilities to improve individual swimming lacey dolphins Summer Swim Team skills. A parent or guardian must accompany (8 – 16 yrs) each child in water. The perfect introduction to a swim team for When: Tue. / Thur. 7:50 - 8:20pm intermediate swimmers. Get in great shape, work Session I June 26 – July 5 on techniques, and meet new friends. Must be Session II July 10 – 19 able to swim 4 laps without stopping. Session III July 24 – Aug. 2 When: Tue. / Thu. July 10 – Aug. 16 Where: Timberline High School Pool 11:30am – 12:45pm Fee: $30 per session Where: River Ridge High School Pool Fee: $50

Currently Registering! lifeguard Training (15 yrs – adult) Upon successful completion of all skills and written tests, participants will receive an American Red Cross certification in CPR/AED for Lifeguards, Lifeguard Training and First-Aid. Participants must be 15 years old by the last day of class. The pre-requisite skill test includes a 300 yard swim, treading water for 2 minutes without using arms, and a timed swim with a 10 pound diving brick (call for full details). Refund policy: full refund for cancellations 48 hours prior to the start of class, no credits or refunds if the participant does not successfully complete the class. When: Sun . June 3 2:00 – 3:00pm Mon . June 4 5:00 – 9:00pm Tue . June 5 5:00 – 9:00pm Wed . June 6 5:00 – 9:00pm Sat . June 9 8:00am – 5:00pm Sun . June 10 8:00am – 5:00pm Mon . June 11 5:00 – 9:00pm Sat . June 16 8:00am – 5:00pm Where: Timberline High School Pool Fee: $225

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 39 Swim Lessons

SwIM LESSOn REgIStRAtIOn FAQ'S Penguin for first session and an Otter for second, Please be sure you are registering for the correct but Penguin skills are not successfully mastered, level. Transfers between classes will be made there likely will not be space to repeat that class only if space is available. Our lessons fill quickly! during second session. Our instructors are always able to work with swimmers with advanced skills, What level should I sign my child up for? so even if they retake a level they have passed, We strongly recommend you have your they will continue to learn and increase skills. child tested to determine the proper level (recommended for Otter level and higher; lower- Will my child’s registration be changed if they skilled lessons are usually based on the child’s pass or don’t pass a class? No. The only time age). FREE testing is done at any open swim. your child’s swim lesson registration will be changed is if you call the Lacey Parks office and I want to sign my child up for multiple request that we do so. sessions . How do I determine what to register them for when I don’t know if they will pass What if a class is full? This happens often but until the end of the first session? This can be don’t be discouraged, we often add classes. If a difficult decision. If you sign your child up for you are registering online you can add yourself to the wrong class, transfers can only be made on the waitlist or call our office. a space-available basis. We recommend you register your child for both sessions of the same level (example: Penguin for first and second sessions). Since lower level lessons always reach enrollment capacity more rapidly than upper levels, if you have registered your child as a

Swim lesson level descriptions

Sea Horse (12 mos – 4 yrs) Seal - Level III Barracuda - Level VI Child must be Prerequisite: To enroll, Prerequisite: Must have accompanied in the water must have passed Otter passed Marlin and be by at least one parent/ skills, and be able to do able to swim 25 yards of guardian. front crawl (10 yards) with butterfly, breaststroke, side breathing, and back elementary backstroke, Sea Puffer (3 ½ – 5 yrs) Introduces basic crawl (10 yards). sidestroke, and 50 yards beginning skills and water Dolphin - Level IV of front/back crawl. This adjustment. Prerequisite: Must have level is designed for passed Seal skills, and be advanced swimmers Penguin - Level I able to swim front crawl with an emphasis (4 ½ yrs and older) (15 yards) with good on improving stroke For children with few or rhythmic breathing, and technique and endurance. no swimming skills. back crawl (15 yards). Teens Any teenager who Otter - Level II Marlin - Level V has few or no swimming Prerequisite: Must have Prerequisite: Must have skills but would feel passed Penguin skills and passed Dolphin and more comfortable with be able to perform front be able to perform a participants closer to crawl (5 yards), a front standing dive, tread their own age. This class float and a back float with water, and swim 25 yards is designed to meet the kick. of front crawl with correct individual needs of each breathing, back crawl, swimmer enrolled. and breaststroke.

40 Swim Lessons

Summer SWim leSSonS When: Mon. – Thu. Where: Session I June 25 – July 6 (No class July 4; make-up on July 6) Timberline High School Pool Session II July 9 – 19 Fee: $47 per session Session III July 23 – Aug. 2 Session IV Aug. 6 – 16

9:00 – 9:40am Seal 4:15 – 4:55pm Dolphin 9:00 – 9:40am Barracuda 4:20 – 4:50pm Sea Puffer 9:05 – 9:35am Penguin 4:20 – 4:50pm Penguin 9:05 – 9:35am Otter 4:20 – 4:50pm Otter 9:45 – 10:25am Marlin 5:00 – 5:40pm Seal 9:50 – 10:20am Sea Puffer 5:05 – 5:35pm Sea Horse 9:50 – 10:20am Penguin 5:05 – 5:35pm Sea Puffer 9:50 – 10:20am Otter 5:05 – 5:35pm Penguin 10:30 – 11:10am Dolphin 5:45 – 6:25pm Teen 10:35 – 11:05am Sea Horse 5:50 – 6:20pm Sea Puffer 10:35 – 11:05am Sea Puffer 5:50 – 6:20pm Penguin 10:35 – 11:05am Penguin 5:50 – 6:20pm Otter 11:15 – 11:55am Seal 6:30 – 7:10pm Seal 11:20 – 11:50am Sea Puffer 6:30 – 7:10pm Dolphin 11:20 – 11:50am Penguin 6:35 – 7:05pm Sea Horse 11:20 – 11:50am Otter 6:35 – 7:05pm Sea Puffer 12:00 – 12:30pm Sea Puffer 7:15 – 7:55pm Marlin (Sess . I & III) 12:00 – 12:30pm Penguin 7:15 – 7:55pm Barracuda (Sess . II & IV) 12:00 – 12:30pm Otter 7:15 – 7:45pm Penguin 3:30 – 4:10pm Barracuda 7:15 – 7:45pm Otter 3:35 – 4:05pm Sea Puffer 3:35 – 4:05pm Penguin 3:35 – 4:05pm Otter Session V aug. 20 - 30 (eVeninG leSSonS only)

5:10 – 5:50pm Seal 6:40 – 7:20pm Seal 5:15 – 5:45pm Sea Horse 6:40 – 7:20pm Dolphin 5:15 – 5:45pm Sea Puffer 6:45 – 7:15pm Sea Horse 5:15 – 5:45pm Penguin 6:45 – 7:15pm Sea Puffer 5:55 – 6:35pm Teen 7:25 – 8:05pm Marlin 6:00 – 6:30pm Sea Puffer 7:25 – 8:05pm Barracuda 6:00 – 6:30pm Penguin 7:25 – 7:55pm Penguin 6:00 – 6:30pm Otter 7:25 – 7:55pm Otter

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 41 Directory Of Local Sports And Activity Groups

In our community, many sport leagues and activity clubs are operated by organizations which are separate and independent from local parks and recreation departments. For your benefit, here is a list of local non-profit and municipal sports organizations. Please note that this list is informational only, and does not imply any endorsement or recommendation. all SPorTS Soccer YMCA Youth Sports Chinqually Booters Soccer Club www.southsoundymca.org www.chinqually.org Special Olympics Southwest Washington www.specialolympicswashington.org Adult Soccer Assoc. www.oly-wa.us/soccer Puget Sound Senior Games Thurston County Youth Soccer www.pugetsoundgames.com www.thurstoncountysoccer.com Women’s Soccer www.ci.olympia.wa.us BaSeBall / SoFTBall / T-Ball Black Hills Youth Baseball SWimminG www.bhyb.org Lessons in Lacey Little Lacey T-Ball (see page 41 of this brochure.) (see page 28 of this brochure.) Thurston Olympians Swim Club South Sound Baseball www.thurstonolympians.org www.ssbaseball.net Thurston County Babe Ruth Baseball www.tcbronline.org TenniS Thurston County Fastpitch Association Summer Classes & Camps www.thurstoncountyfastpitch.com (see page 31 of this brochure.) Adult Softball, Lacey www.ci.lacey.wa.us Adult Softball, Olympia www.ci.olympia.wa.us TracK & Field / runninG / WalKinG Barron Park Strider Track & Field BaSKeTBall www.barronparkstriders.yolasite.com Little Lacey Hoopstarz www.ci.lacey.wa.us Club OlyRunning www.clubolyrunning.com Tumwater Youth Basketball Guerilla Running Club www.ci.tumwater.wa.us www.guerillarunning.com YMCA Youth Basketball Hershey Youth Track & Field www.southsoundymca.org (see page 33 of this brochure.) Adult Basketball, Lacey www.ci.lacey.wa.us Capital City Marathon Adult Basketball, Olympia www.capitalcitymarathon.org www.ci.olympia.wa.us Capitol Volkssport Club www.capitolvolkssportclub.org cyclinG Capital Bicycling Club ulTimaTe FriSBee www.capitalbicycleclub.org South Sound Ultimate Players (see page 34 of this brochure.) FooTBall Black Hills Junior Football www.bhjfl.com VolleyBall Thurston County Youth Football Lacey Leagues and Open Gym www.tcyfl.com (see page 34 of this brochure.) Adult Flag Football www.ci.olympia.wa.us Olympia Leagues and Open Gym www.ci.olympia.wa.us ruGBy Youth Club, South Sound Ohana Budd Bay Rugby www.buddbayrugby.com www.eteamz.com/ssovc

42 Recreation Class Locations

If the location of your class is not listed here, please contact us for further information. Black Hills Gymnastics Mt. View Elementary – 7961 29th Ave NE, 98516 – 1900 College St SE, 98501 Boston Harbor Marina North Thurston High School – 312 73rd Ave NE, 98506 (pool located behind school on 6th Ave NE) Capitol Campus Visitor’s Center – 600 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE, 98506 - 103 Sid Snyder St., 98501 RAC (Regional Athletic Complex) Garfield Elementary – 8345 Steilacoom Rd SE, 98503 - 325 Plymouth NW, 98501 Rainier Vista Community Park Homann Park – 5475 45th Ave SE, 98503 – 1301 Carpenter Rd. SE, 98051 River Ridge Covenant Church Huntamer Park – 7945 Steilacoom Rd SE, 98503 – 618 Woodland Square Lp SE, 98503 River Ridge High School Jacob Smith House – 350 River Ridge Dr SE, 98513 – 4500 Intelco Lp SE, 98503 South Sound Stadium Komachin Middle School – 4301 6th Ave NE, 98516 – 3650 College St SE, 98503 TCTV Studio Lacey City Hall – 440 Yauger Way Suite C, 98502 – 420 College St SE, 98503 The Olympia Center Lacey Community Center – 222 N Columbia, Olympia, 98501 – 6729 Pacific Ave SE, 98503 Timberline High School Lacey Maintenance Service Center – 6120 Mullen Rd SE, 98503 – 1200 College St SE, 98503 Wonderwood Park Lydia Hawk Elementary – use entrance by 3001 Brentwood – 7600 5th St SE, 98503 Drive SE, 98503 Master Na’s Black Belt Academy Woodland Creek Community Park White House – 8910 Martin Way E, 98513 – 6749 Pacific Ave SE, 98503

The Jacob Smith House, ©Doug Walker Photography

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 43 Policies

Refunds & Cancellations Weather Cancellations Unless otherwise noted, refunds, less costs When North Thurston Public Schools classes incurred, will be given if notified: are cancelled due to weather, Lacey Parks and 48 business hours prior to 1st class = 100% Recreation programs will also be cancelled. Less than 48 business hours prior to 1st class or after the first class = 75% After the 2nd class = 50% Disclaimer After the 3rd class = 0 Unless otherwise specifically noted, the No refunds for programs that meet 3 times or programs listed in this brochure are NOT school- less or for sports leagues or tournaments once sponsored activities. The North Thurston Public the league or tournament schedule has been Schools has neither reviewed nor approved created. Refunds will be issued by check if the sponsoring organization or its programs, the original method of payment was by cash personnel, and activities announced in this or check. If the original payment was made catalog. The sponsoring organization and by credit card, a refund will be processed to participants agree to protect, indemnify, and the credit card account used for the original hold harmless the District, its board of directors, payment. Refund checks are issued to the employees, and agents, from any and all person listed as the primary guardian of the claims, liabilities, damages, expenses or rights household account. Refunds for children linked of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the to more than one household account will be organization, or its programs, personnel, and issued to the primary guardian of the household activities. Permission to distribute this brochure account in which the class registration was through the schools should not be considered originally processed. an endorsement or recommendation of these programs by North Thurston Public Schools.

Specialized Recreation Programs ADA Lacey Parks and Recreation provides special Accommodations services programs to area residents in The City of Lacey provides cooperation with Thurston County Parks and reasonable accommodations Recreation. These programs strive to meet the to the public with disabilities. needs of the developmentally and physically We invite you to contact challenged. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department two Thurston County Parks and Recreation 360-786- (2) weeks in advance of the date a program 5595. For the hearing impaired, the TDD number begins or forty-eight (48) hours before Parks is 360-754-2933. and Recreation meetings to discuss any special accommodations which are necessary. Individuals with disabilities may register for Gender Equity Policy any program offered by the Lacey Parks and The City of Lacey does not discriminate against Recreation Department provided program any person on the basis of sex in the operation, requirements can be met and the safety of conduct, or administration of community other program participants is not affected. athletic programs or sports facilities. Any Accommodations will be determined on a case- citizen who feels she or he has been the victim by-case basis. of discriminatory treatment in violation of this policy should report this concern to the Parks and Recreation Director, the Regional Athletic Complex Facility Manager, or the Recreation Supervisor of Physical Activities for appropriate investigation.

44 3 Easy Ways To Register

Browse through our programs, either with this catalog or online at GET CONNECTED www .ci .lacey .wa .us with Lacey Parks & Recreation Registration opens Wednesday, May 23, 6:00am!

ONLINE Register and pay online (with Visaisa or MasterCard). Go to www.lacey.wa.us,.lacey.wa.us, click on Recreation Programs and click the link, Online Registration! Call us beforee May 23 to receive your User ID and Password, to set up a new account, or to make 1 sure your account information is current.

Please note that a few programs are not available for online registration . These are noted with this symbol:

BY PHONE WALK-IN We will be available for Phone If you prefer an in-person In registration (with a Visa or experience, visit us at MasterCard) on Wednesday, May Lacey City Hall! We will 23, 6:00am – 5:00pm. We suggest be happy to assist you on-line registration as the speediest from 6:00am – 5:00pm on registration2 tool, but we’re happy to assist you 3Wednesday, May 23. After May 23, by phone as well! Thank you in advance for your you can visit us during regular office patience. We apologize that even though all of hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – our phones lines will be open and staffed, you 5:00pm. We can take cash, check, still may experience a wait as we assist each Visa, or MasterCard at our office. customer in the order the call is received. After May 23, please call us during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. May

IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS if you need to set up a User ID and Call before May 23 1 2 1 2 3 4 Password for online registration. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 If the program you wanted is already full, ask to be put 13 14 16 on our waitlist. 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 We recommend you sign-up for programs as far in 23 24 25 26 advance as possible to insure your spot and to prevent 27 28 29 30 31 program cancellations. After a class has already started, please contact our office for registration info.

Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 45 Community Events

Woodland Creek Community Park Volunteer Work Party In Celebration Of American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® Sat . June 2 | 10:00am – 12:00pm Work alongside other trail supporters and help spread wood chips, pull weeds and invasive plants, and conduct basic trail maintenance in Woodland Creek Community Park and along the Lacey Woodland Trail. Volunteers need to register before Friday, May 25 to guarantee you get a spot! Registration form is on the City of Lacey website at ci.lacey.wa.us/volunteer opportunities/link.

Afterwards, volunteer workers will enjoy a BBQ lunch provided by The Alpine Experience.

11th ANNUAL SUMMER’S END AT LACEY CAR SHOW Sat. Sept. 15 | 9:00am – 3:00pm | Huntamer Park Free admission for spectators Cars, vendors, kids games and activities, music and more! SHow uS your wHeelS! enter your car for a chance to win one of over 40 awards! Pre-regiSter by SePt. 7 for $15, or day of event registration $20. (Proceeds help purchase defibrillators for local emergency response agencies.)

registration forms online at www.ci.lacey.wa.us/events

46 Community Events

A 5k Obstacle Run for People Who Know How to Have Fun!

SATURDAY October 13, 2012 RAC Regional Athletic Complex 8345 Steilacoom Road SE Lacey, WA 98503

$45 through Sept. 3, $59 Sept. 4–26 (includes tax and t-shirt) To Register Visit Active.com Pre-Registration Required. Limited Spaces. Registration Closes Wednesday, Sept. 26 or when full. ➟ Crawl Through a Mud Pit ➟ Scale a Cargo Net ➟ Run Up A Hill of Sand ➟ Careen Down a Giant Slip & Slide ➟ High Step Through a Field of Tires ➟ Crawl Through a Giant Tunnel ➟ Weave Through a Web of Ropes ➟ Jump Over Fire — and More to Come for 2012! Obstacles subject to change. Waves of up to 150 people every 30 minutes can test their toughness through this obstacle course challenge. This event is not a race it is a personal challenge. No individual timing will be provided but a race clock will be at the finish line. /rampage | www.ci.lacey.wa.us 360.491.0857

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Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 47 City of Lacey 420 College St SE Lacey, WA 98503

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You can help support Lacey’s Free Summer Lunch Program by getting your Wild Waves Theme Park tickets through Lacey Parks and Recreation. Drop by our office at Lacey City Hall, M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm to purchase Wild Waves tickets. Cash, check, Visa, or Master Card. Help us help kids!

Help Us Help Kids This Summer