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Youth Recreation Calendar

June, 2014

June 2-August 14: “Davenport Jr. Theater – Spectrum Theater. Every Thursday (ages 7-9) 4:00pm- 5:00pm, Every Thursday (ages 10-12) 5:30pm-6:30pm, Every Thursday (ages 13 plus) 7:00pm-8:00pm. All children deserve the chance to develop and strengthen their voices. Every child is unique and striving to develop certain key skills. Whether living with autism or dealing with other challenges that may inhibit expression or communication, they believe these skills can and should be developed. The cost of the fee is $96.00 for residents of Davenport and $120.00 for non-residents.

June3: 11:00am “Kinder Nature-Fishing Fun” at Vander Veer Park on Central Park Avenue in Davenport. Learn about the fish in our area with hands-on activities and actually go fishing in the Vander Veer Lagoon. This fun and creative program will teach about how fish swim and live under water. The cost of the program is $6.00. This program is for children ages 3-5.

June 3: 11:00am “Storytime in Vander Veer Botanical Park” What’s more fun than hearing books read aloud while sitting next to Mother Goose? Staff from the will bring books alive. In case of bad weather the event will be cancelled.

June 4-July 11: 6 Every Wednesday and Friday: 6pm-8pm Family Swim night at the Annie Whittenmeyer Pool and the Fejevary Aquatic Center. The family swim is ½ the price of the normal daily admission fee. Only youth, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be allowed to enter on these evenings.

June 4-July 11: 6:30pm-8:30pm Special Olympic Unified Bowling at Millertime Bowl on Kimberly Road in Davenport. Special Olympic Unified Bowling League is open to youth and adult bowlers with and without disabilities. It’s a chance to improve your skills, make friends and have a great time. Each team will consist of 2 Special Olympians and 2 non-disabled bowlers. Teams will bowl 2 games each night. There are limited spots available. Sign up will be on a first come, first served basis. Call 563-888-2219 for more information.

June 5: 7:00pm The Collage Theater actors will perform the play they have been working on at the Nighswander Theater on Eastern Avenue in Davenport. This is free and open to the public. June 10: 5:10pm-5:50pm Every Tuesday and Thursday until July 31st there will be adaptive swimming lessons taking place at the Fejevary Aquatic Center. Adaptive swimming lessons are for those individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. (Siblings can take part if the sessions do not reach capacity). Instructors are certified and teach the American Red Cross Learn-to swim programs. The program emphasizes water safety and foundational swimming concepts. Skills are adapted for each participants ability. Success in the program will depend on consistency of participation, swimming outside of class time, and whether the participant is developmentally ready to swim. The program will include an introduction to the water and water adjustment activities. Please have the participant go to the pool in their swimming suit and ready to swim.

June 6: 6pm-9pm Family Movie Night at the Jr. Theater on the Annie Whittenmeyer Complex at 2822 Eastern Avenue in Davenport. The movie to be shown is “Hook.” Admission is $4.00 and this includes pizza, lemonade, popcorn and the movie.

June 6-8: The Figure Skating Club of the will be hosting the Quad City Championships at the Rivers Edge, River Drive in Davenport. Go to www.fscqc.com for more information.

June 7-July 5: 9:00am-11:00am “Jr. Naturalist Days” at Nahant Marsh Center, 4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport, . Ever wanted to know what a naturalist can do? Learn to become a Jr. Naturalist and learn about nature. The first Saturdays of the month you will meet and have hands-on fun in nature. The cost for this program is $15.00 for a resident of Davenport and $20,00 for a non-resident.

June 7, 14, 21, 28: 2:00pm-2:30pm Join the Fejevary Learning Center staff for fun-filled Saturdays with exciting and educational classes about nature and its creatures. The drop-in fee is $3.00 per session.

June 10: 5:10pm-5:50pm Every Tuesday and Thursday until July 31st there will be adaptive swimming lessons taking place at the Fejevary Aquatic Center. Adaptive swimming lessons are for those individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. (Siblings can take part if the sessions do not reach capacity). Instructors are certified and teach the American Red Cross Learn-to swim programs. The program emphasizes water safety and foundational swimming concepts. Skills are adapted for each participants ability. Success in the program will depend on consistency of participation, swimming outside of class time, and whether the participant is developmentally ready to swim. The program will include an introduction to the water and water adjustment activities. Please have the participant go to the pool in their swimming suit and ready to swim.

June 10: 11:00am “Kinder Nature-Shell Shocking Turtles” at Vander Veer Park Enabling Garden. Discover turtles adaptations and how they survive during this interactive lesson. Enjoy real turtles. The cost of the program is $6.00 and the program is for children ages 3-5.

June 12: 9:30am-11:00am “Adventures With Grandma” at , 4675 Telegraph Road, Davenport (meet at the shelter) Looking for a fun activity to do with your children or grandchildren for the summer? Join Grandma Susie, Gumbo, and her grandkids Kane and Keaton as they venture through Davenport enjoying what Davenport Parks have to offer. (Adults must stay with their children during the program.) Please take a water bottle with you. This activity is free.

June 13-August 8: 6:30pm-7:30pm (2nd Friday of Each Month) Join the kickball league to build skills and have fun. You will divide into teams and play a game each month. Everyone can play! Get some great exercise. Those participants who require one-on-one assistance or constant guidance are required to have a family member or caregiver join them to play. Registration includes a league t-shirt. Program will run rain or shine. The location is the Roosevelt Community Center, 1220 Minn ie Ave, Davenport. The fee is $10.00 for residents of Davenport and $12.00 for non-residents.

June 14: 11:00am-9:00pm “Juneteenth” is a community event that celebrates our past, present, and future. The celebration highlights cultural diversity in the Quad Cities through educational programs, activities, and performances. For more information about the festival visit www.qcjuneteenth. Admission is free.

June14: The “Mobile Playground” is at the LeClaire Park in Davenport. The mobile playground is a decommissioned fire truck that is stacked with games, crafts, and activities to add enriched recreational opportunities to your neighborhood park. There will be 2 highly qualified staff that supervise and facilitate the activities. Call 563-328-7275 for more information.

June 17: 11:00am “Kinder Nature-Slithering Snakes” at the Vander Veer Enabling Garden. Snakes get a bad name, but snakes are important to nature. See how snakes are good for the environment. See live snakes and interact with this slithery program. Get a chance to hold a real snake.

June 20: 6:30pm-7:30pm “Have a Ball” at the Roosevelt Community Center, 1220 Minnie Avenue, Davenport. Play modified sports games or whatever gym activity you want. The fee is $2.00. The fee is $10.00 for residents of Davenport and $12.00 for non-residents. 1220 Minnie Avenue, Davenport. The fee is $10.00 for residents of Davenport and $12.00 for non-residents.

June 20: 5:30pm-11:00pm “Kids Night Out” at the Rivers Edge, 700 West River Drive, Davenport, Iowa. Grab your gear-get ready for some fun at the Rivers Edge. For more information call 563-328-7275. The fee for the night is $20.00 for a resident of Davenport and $25.00 for a non-resident.

June 21: Summer Solstice Celebration. Last year on June 21st, the summer solstice, cities around the world threw free celebrations. This year Davenport will participate in the fun. Join the city of Davenport and the Parks and Recreation department as they celebrate this event at locations around the city. Watch the website: www.onesolstice.com for details.

June 27: 6:00pm-9:00pm Friday Night Jam at the Roosevelt Community Center, 1221 Minnie Avenue, Davenport. Admission is $4.00 per person or $10.00 per family and this includes pizza for supper. (You must arrive by 6:30pm to order supper). Enjoy board games, karaoke, the Wii, or a movie.

June 28: 9:00am-12:00pm Family Learn How To Fish at Vander Veer Park Lagoon. Bring your entire family with fishing poles or borrow some from Davenport Parks and Recreation and learn how to fish. The event will discuss basics about fishing, which will include fish identification, parts of the fishing pole, baiting your hook and much more. Sign up for door prizes at the event. Davenport Parks and Recreation will provide worms. This is a free activity.