Matthews Park 2318 29Th Avenue South 612.370.4950

Winter 2011 PROGRAM BROCHURE

Matthews Park 2318 29th Avenue South 612.370.4950

Winter 2011 www.minneapolisparks.org January - March TABLE OF CONTENTS MPRB Mission & Policies………………………………………………...……..……...Page 3 Facility Use Information & Staff Directory………………………………………...…..Page 4 Preschool Activities……..…….………………………………………..…………...Pages 5-6 Youth Sports and Activities……...………….………………………..……………..Pages 6-7 Youth Field Trips ……………………………..…………………………………………Page 8 Teen and Youth Activities……………………………………………………………..Pages 9 Adult Activities …………….…………………………………………………………...Page 10 Family and Community Activities & Special Events…………………….……...... Page 11

AREA COMMUNITY PARKS PARKS, INFORMATION CENTERS, & LANDSCAPES in your Community: Riverside Park: 2820 8th Street South Bohemian Flats: 2200 River Parkway West Currie Park: 500 15th Avenue South Longfellow House: 4800 South Minnehaha Parkway Drive Minnehaha Falls: 4801 South Minnehaha Parkway Drive Murphy Square: 801 22nd Avenue South Wabun Park: 47th Avenue South & Godfrey Parkway RECREATION & COMMUNITY CENTERS in your Community: Brackett Recreation Center: 2728 39th Avenue South Luxton Recreation Center: 112 Williams Ave. SE Matthews Community Center: 2318 29th Avenue South Van Cleve Community Center: 901 15th Avenue South DOG PARKS in your Community: Franklin Terrace (Riverside) Dog Park: 925 Franklin Terrace Minnehaha Dog Park: 5399 South Minnehaha Parkway Drive SKATE PARKS in your Community: Brackett Park: 2728 39th Avenue South

2 Matthews PARK MINNEAPOLIS PARK & RECREATION BOARD MISSION The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board shall permanently preserve, protect, maintain, improve, and enhance its natural resources, parkland, and recreational opportunities for current and future generations.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board exists to provide places and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment. MINNEAPOLIS PARK & RECREATION BOARD POLICIES

•Registration begins on Monday, December 6th at 6:00pm •All programs begin the week of January 3rd unless noted otherwise. •Participants are not considered registered until all fees have been paid and participant re ceives a confirmation of registration. •Non-resident fees are 50% higher. •A class may be canceled if there is an insufficient number of registrations. •Please plan your schedule carefully. Refunds are only given when a registered participant cannot participate due to medical reasons.

•The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board believes that all Minneapolis residents have the right to a full recreational experience. Qualified residents who cannot afford instruction fees because of economic need may be permitted instruction at little or no charge. Contact the Recreation Center Director for more information.

•If anyone believes that he or she has been subject to discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, age, or disability, he or she may file a complaint alleging discrimination with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Depart- ment of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20204.

•The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board actively seeks and supports participation by persons with disabilities in recreation programs and services. If accommodation is required to aid participation please follow general registration guidelines and contact the Recreation Center Director about what accommodations are needed.

3 Matthews Park FACILITY USE INFORMATION & STAFF DIRECTORY

Park Areas and Facilities:

The MPRB encourages Minneapolis residents of all ages and abilities to fully utilize park facilities, including recreation center buildings, and to take advantage of its year-round recreation and leisure program services.

Public and/or private agencies, organizations and other Minneapolis groups also have the opportunity to request the use of these facilities for their own self-directed programs.

MPRB staff may permit use of neighborhood/community park areas and facilities, provided those used do not significantly affect normal park use, negatively impact the Board’s resources, and are not in conflict with the Park and Recreation Board mission. The sponsoring organiza- tion shall be required to meet permit requirements and pay special use fess when applicable.

Amenities Available for Rentals at Matthews Park:

Please contact Matthews park for further details including fees and application process.

Matthews Park 2318 29th Avenue South 612.370.4950 ______Director: Debra DeRosa Rec Plus: Vickie Patterson [email protected] Gymnasium Picnic Areas Meeting Rooms Large Multi-Purpose Room (School Cafeteria) Baseball/Softball Diamonds Newly remodeled Kitchen Game Room Outdoor Sand Volleyball Court Arts & Crafts Room Broomball & Hockey Outdoor Rink

Youthline Program Specialist Hashim Yonis 612.370.4952 [email protected] (Youthline is a program geared for youth ages 11-17 years old)

Community Service Area Lead Cindy Wilson 612.370-4952______Luxton Park 112 Williams Avenue S.E.

4 Matthews Park PRE-SCHOOLPRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS (Ages 0-5) KinderStars Soccer 4-6 Parent/Child Messy Art Class with Abrakadoodle KinderStars is an entry-level parent child program. This Does your child love to do art and get messy, but non-competitive, sport introduction is a movement skills you cringe at the idea of doing messy projects at program for parents to help their little player become home? If so, this is the perfect class for you! Each more independent through improving their inter-personal week we'll do a different messy art project. Exam- and motor skills. This class maximizes the time that a ples of past projects include throwing paint like player spends with their own ball. One theme is consistent through entire practice ending with a game. Themes Jackson Pollock, making paper mache bowls, and include stopping ball, kicking with different parts of feet, painting with foam paint. Each week will be a fun learning direction and speed, using inside of foot to pass, and messy surprise! Dress in old clothes so your and changing direction controlling ball in tighter spaces. child can have a blast while expressing his or her Unique curriculum was developed for age appropriate creativity! For more information visit http:// progression of skills and parent's involvement lessens as www.abrakadoodle.com. participant becomes more independent. This program is Ages: 2-5 coordinated by nationally licensed Coach John Richard- Fee: $60 son and run by RevolutionarySports staff. Come join the Time: 11-11:45 a.m. fun, improve your child's skills, boost their confidence, Session # 1: Fridays 1/14-2/14 and foster an excellent introduction to the sport! Session #2: Fridays 2/18-3/11 Ages 4-6 Fee: $39.00 Time: 6:15-7 pm Session # 1 : Wednesdays 1/12-2/16 Session #2: Wednesdays 2/23-4/6

Pre Stars Floor Indoor Hockey PreStars is an entry-level parent child program. This non-competitive, sport introduction is a movement skills program for parents to help their little player become more comfortable with their inter-personal and motor skills. This class maximizes the time that a player spends with their own hockey stick and ball Twoosy Doodlers with Abrakadoodle used for the puck. One theme is consistent through Spend the morning doing fun art projects and crafts entire practice ending with a game. Themes include with your precious little one! Each week will be a passing, receiving, moving with puck, changing di- new art medium as we explore watercolor, tempera, rection and speed, shooting, and defending. Unique collage, oil pastels chalk pastels and more. You'll curriculum was developed for age appropriate crea- leave each day with an amazing work of art that you tive instructions and the expectation that the parent created together. This is a class for children ages 20- will be close by to help interpret instructions. This 48 months with a parent/ caregiver. Visit program is coordinated by nationally licensed Coach www.abrakadoodle.com for more information. John Richardson and run by RevolutionarySports Ages: 1 year 8 months—4 staff. Come join the fun, improve your child's skills, Fee: $60 boost their confidence, and foster an excellent intro- Time: 10-10:45 a.m. duction to the sport! Session # 1: Fridays 1/14-2/14 Ages 3-5 Session #2: Fridays 2/18-3/11 Fee: $39.00 Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Session # 1 : Wednesdays 1/12-2/16 Session #2: Wednesdays 2/23-4/6

5 Matthews Park PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (Ages 0-5) & SPORTS (Ages 5-12)

Little Fireflies Squirt Fundamental Hockey Join us while we weave storytelling, books, creative Join Matthews Park's Fundamental Hockey Pro- movement, and drama into this perfect fun filled gram. Your child will learn the basics of hockey. We class for your little one. Through the exploration of will teach them the basics in puck control, shooting imaginative movements the children will move to the puck, offense, defense, and getting comfortable and act out stories and even make up some of their on the ice. We will put these elements together to own. This unique new class facilitates an environ- use in scrimmage/noncompetitive games. Helmets ment where children can express their innate creativ- are required. ity and develop individuality through the arts while Ages: 7-9 making new friends. Fee: $25 Ages: 3-5 Time: 11a.m. –Noon Fee: $30.00 Saturdays 1/8-2/12 Time: 10-10:40 a.m. Session # 1: Fridays 1/28—2/18 Mitey Mites Fundamental Hockey Session #2: Fridays 3/4-3/25 Join Matthews Park's Fundamental Hockey Pro- gram. Your child will learn the basics of hockey. We will teach them the basics in puck control, shooting Skating Lessons Ages 4-6 the puck, and getting comfortable on the ice. We Are you interested in skat- will put these elements together to use in scrim- ing forward, backward and mage/non competitive games. Helmets are required. stopping? Then come on Ages: 5-7 down to Matthews Park to Fee: $25 learn to Ice Skate! Instruc- Time: 10a.m. –10:45 a.m. tor Stephanie is an experi- Saturdays 1/8-2/12 enced and patient ice skating teacher. Ages 4-6 Fee: $28 MightyStars Soccer Time: 2-2:45 p.m. MightyStars is non-competitive fundamental skills Sundays 1/9-1/30 program for players to advance their individual skills in a class environment. This class maximizes the time that a player spends with their own ball. One Nature Nuts Playgroup theme is consistent through entire practice ending Come with your little one to play and have fun in with a game. Themes include stopping ball, kicking nature with other children and parents/guardians. with different parts of feet, learning direction and Each day will be different but will have nature speed, using inside of foot to pass, and changing di- themes including animals, birds, and seasons. Much rection controlling ball in tighter spaces. Unique cur- of this play group will occur outside, even on cold riculum was developed for individuals to improve days, so pull on your winter clothes! For kids up to personal skills, regardless of their personal ability age 5 with an adult. This is a Parent/Child program. level. This program is coordinated by nationally li- Ages: Up to 5 with an Adult censed Coach John Richardson and run by Revolu- Fee: $10 tionarySports staff. Come join the fun, improve Time: 10:30-11:30 skills, and boost confidence! Saturdays 1/22-2/12 Ages: 6-8 Fee: 39.00 Time: 7-7:45 p.m. Session # 1 : Wednesdays 1/12-2/16 Session #2: Wednesdays 2/23-4/6

6 Matthews Park YOUTH SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES (Ages 5-12) Movie Matinee Recreation Plus Relax and enjoy the start to your weekend with a Working parents searching for an affordable quality movie at the park. We will watch fun movies rated G school-age childcare program need look no further! or PG. It will be a different movie each week. The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board offers Ages 6-12 Recreation Plus+ for children in grades kindergarten Time: 3:30-5pm through 6th grade. Rec Plus+ focuses on three goals: Fridays 1. Provides parents with affordable recreation based school-age care in local park centers. Skating Lessons Ages 7-10 2. Enables children to experience positive benefits of Are you interested in skating forward, backward & a balanced recreation program. stopping? Then come on down to Matthews Park to 3. Provides a safe environment for children that pro- learn to Ice Skate! Instructor Stephanie is an experi- motes healthy physical and social development. enced and patient ice skating teacher. Location: Matthews Park 2318 28th Ave. S. Ages 7-10 Contact us for more information and to register Fee: $28 NEW: Release Days are now an option for parents Time: 3-4 p.m. who only need childcare on school release days. Sundays 1/9-1/30 The fee is $32/per day plus any applicable trip or activity fees. You must register in advance with pay- Fundamental Basketball K and 1st Grade Divi- ment and enrollment packet to attend a release day. sion There is a $20 annual registration fee to be a release This class will maximize the time that a player day only client. spends with their own ball. Each practice time is Space is limited per site. spent on passing, dribbling, and shooting. More time Contact us for more information and to register. is spent on becoming more comfortable with the necessary skills, and less time on strategy and posi- tions. Players will be playing games while instructor Fundamental Basketball 2nd and 3rd Grade Di- are facilitating the game and helping players learn vision the rules. We request a couple parent volunteer This class will maximize the time that a player coaches to sit on the sideline during scrimmages to spends with their own ball. Each practice time is sub the kids in evenly. Even though coaching from spent on passing, dribbling, and shooting. More time the sideline is discouraged, your help is needed to is spent on becoming more comfortable with the keep the kids focused and involved at all times. NO necessary skills, and less time on strategy and posi- EXPERIENCE with basketball is necessary. This tions. Players will be playing games while instructor program is coordinated by John Richardson and run are facilitating the game and helping players learn by Revolutionary Sports Staff. This program will the rules. We request a couple parent volunteer have 3 practice days followed by 4 scrimmage days. coaches to sit on the sideline during scrimmages to **All specific dates and locations are subject to sub the kids in evenly. Even though coaching from change if enrollment numbers are low. the sideline is discouraged, your help is needed to Fee: $39.00 keep the kids focused and involved at all times. NO Time: 5:45-6:30pm EXPERIENCE with basketball is necessary. This Practices at Matthews: Mondays1/24, 1/31 & 2/7 program is coordinated by John Richardson and run Scrimmages at Longfellow: Thursdays 2/24 & 3/3 by Revolutionary Sports Staff. This program will Scrimmages at Matthews: Mondays 2/14 and 3/7 have 3 practice days followed by 4 scrimmage days. **All specific dates and locations are subject to change if enrollment numbers are low. Fee: $39.00 Time: 6:30-7:15pm Practices at Matthews: Mondays1/24, 1/31 & 2/7 Scrimmages at Longfellow: Thursdays 2/24 & 3/3

Scrimmages at Matthews: Mondays 2/14 and 3/7

7 Matthews Park MINNEAPOLIS PARK & RECREATION BOARD YOUTH FIELD TRIPS WINTER/SPRING 2011 School Release Days (Ages 5-12)

Martin Luther King Celebration. Matthews Park Fun Day In celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Come join us for a winter fun day at Matthews Park. Ice Skating, Jr., Luxton Park will be having a one day event Snowshoeing, Snowman Contest, and a fun winter craft will be that includes dance, music, spoken word, and offered. Remember to bundle up for the day. Lunch and plenty of refreshments. Come on down and join your hot beverages will be included. community. Transportation provided from Monday January 24, 2011 Mathews, Brackett, and Van Cleve Parks 10:00am-2:00pm Monday January 17, 2011 Cost $9.00 1:00-3:00pm Registration deadline January 14th. Cost: $7.00 Registration deadline January 10th MN ZOO Venture out on a field trip during a day off from school to explore and discover the habitats of the different animals at the zoo. Bring a bag lunch or money to buy lunch. Shoreview Pool & Water Slide Friday March 11, 2011 Come experience our tike size paradise at Ship- 9:00am-3:30pm wreck Beach. Go down our shipwreck boat slide. Play with our interactive splashing palm Cost $15.00 tree, or challenge yourself across our sea animal Registration deadline March 4th. water walk. In our main pool play water volleyball or slam-dunk the basketball in the palm tree hoop. Climb aboard one of our giant floating sea Bowling creatures that you could see while snorkeling in Join us for some fun at the bowling alley! Strike, spare and play tropical waters off the bumpers! Pizza and Pop is included. Monday March 21, 2011 Wednesday March 23, 2011 12:30-2:30pm 11:30-3:00pm Cost $14.00 $10.00 Registration deadline March 14th. Registration deadline March 16th.

Brackett 370-4924 Matthews 370-4950 Luxton 370-4925 Van Cleve 370-4926

Registration Form ~ Payment is due at Registration~

Child Name ______Phone Number______Please check the Trips your child will be attending: Martin Luther King Event ______Matthews Fun Day____ MN ZOO___Shoreview_____Bowling____

Parents Signature______Emergency Phone number______

Contact your local park for additional school release day activities! 8 Matthews Park YOUTH CLASSES & TEEN PROGRAMS Private Vocal Lessons After School Teen Time 4 weeks of private music lessons $100 - ALL Come and hang out at Matthews after school. This is AGES, Including Adults...Allison Raney offers pri- your chance to hang out with friends, play cards, vate vocal coaching and piano lessons. Allison com- watch a movie or play a game in a safe, fun and in- bines traditional teaching methods, music theory and viting environment. improv techniques to help strengthen students’ over- Ages 12+ all relationship with music while focusing on either FREE voice or piano. Lessons are fun, focused and will Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 2:30-5:30 assist you in accomplishing your musical goals. p.m. Contact instructor to set up your 1/2 hour lesson Tuesdays and Thursday 3-6pm time, weekly, on Mondays. Fee: $100, per session Ages 7—Adult Session #1 Mondays 1/10-2/7 (No Class 1/17) Session #2 Mondays 2/14-3/14 (No class 2/21)

Private Piano Lessons Piano lessons at a convenient location with experi- Tutor time with Jake enced instructor Chris Wolter! Half hour sessions Get over that mountain of math! Stop grappling with dependent on the instructor/student schedule. 1/2 grammar. Jake a student at Augsburg College will be hour time slots available from 2-9 p.m. Tuesdays, available to help tackle your homework so that you 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays and 3-7pm Thursdays. succeed in school. We provide a quiet and non- Location: Matthews Park 2318 29th Avenue. intimidating atmosphere. South Ages 12+ Fee: $75, per session FREE Ages: 5 and up / Beginner to late intermediate Fridays 4:30-5:30 Session #1 Week of 1/3-1/25 p.m. Session #2 Week of 2/1-2/22 Session #3 Week of 3/1-3/22

Nature in the Neighborhood: Ice Age Rocks, glaciers, rivers, and lakes formed Minnesota as we know it today. Discover how this ancient his- tory created the prairies, rivers, waterfalls and even Teen Open Gym Lake Superior. It has made Minnesota a great place This is your opportunity to use the indoor gymna- for diverse plants and animals and has contributed to sium for a variety of different kinds of sports or the work and lives of Minnesota as we know it. Lots games, it is your choice. We will provide a safe and of hands on activities and games. Participants should positive atmosphere while you learn how to maintain be prepared to go outside. good sportsmanship during active games. You must Ages 6-12 be ages 12-17 years old and show your picture ID Fee: $10 card. Call in advance to ensure gym is available. Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fee: FREE Thursdays 1/20-2/10 Time: 6-8:45pm Tuesdays and Thursdays

9 Matthews Park Adult Classes Adult Open Gym Plum Blossom Kung Fu Get out of the cold and get your game on. Matthews This is a martial arts class focusing on attaining per- Adult Open Gym requires you to bring photo I.D. fection through the mind, body, and spirit. You will and $3.00 daily fee to participate. No jeans allowed build confidence, maintain endurance, and develop and all coats bags must be checked at the desk. Call coordination. ahead to make sure the gym will be open on a given Ages 18+ day. Fee: $20 per session Ages 18+ Time: 5:30- 7:30-9 Fee: $3 per day Session # 1 Wednesdays 1/5-1/26 Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Session #2 Wednesdays 2/2-2/23 Mondays 1/3-3/28 Session # 3 Wednesdays 3/2-3/30

Yoga for Every Body A yoga class for everyone, no experience required. Yoga to Unwind & Destress Young or old, male or female, stiff or flexible this Are you looking for a healthy way to release stress, class is for you. Slow moving traditional yoga pos- build body-awareness, and nurture your spirit? tures with variations to fit everyone. We will also Come and join our hatha yoga class, where we ex- practice some breathing and meditation techniques. plore ourselves through yoga postures, breathing Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes and bring a techniques, and meditation. No previous experience mat or blanket to practice on. Classes will be taught necessary. Please bring a mat or blanket and wear by Drew and/or Laura Prakash both of whom are comfortable clothing. Registered Yoga Teachers. OPTION - pay $8.00 per session on site if you can't do all 4 weeks. PLEASE NOTE: We must have a minimum of 5 Ages 16 + participants registered for this class. If you are pay- Fee: $28.00 per session or $8.00 per class ing the drop in fee of $8.00 per session please call in Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. advance to make sure class is in session. Instructors: Drew & Laura Prakash Session 1: Saturdays 1/8-1/29 Session 2: Saturdays 2/19-3/12 Ages 18 +

Fee: $28.00 per session or $8.00 per class Time: 7:00-8:00pm

Session 1: Tuesdays, 1/4-1/25 Session 2: Tuesdays, 2/15-3/8

Juggling Club This is a perfect opportunity for the beginner or ad- vanced juggler to practice with fellow jugglers. No experience necessary. This well known hobby has recruited dozens of individuals who enjoy juggling. All ages welcome! Ages: All Ages Welcome! Fee: FREE! Time 7-9pm Mondays

10 Matthews Park FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS Ice Follies Parent / Child Yoga A day filled with winter fun, on the ice, for the Join us for a light-hearted, family-friendly yoga whole family to enjoy. Relays, games, prizes, food, class. This session will allow both parents and chil- and entertainment for everyone. Bundle up and jump dren to explore the joy of their bodies and spirits on the horse drawn hayride with your friends and through yoga poses, relaxation techniques, story and neighbors. Co-sponsored by Community Education. song. Learn new skills that both you and your child ALL AGES WELCOME can use to improve patience, concentration and re- FREE laxation. Please bring a mat or blanket to sit on. OP- Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. TION - pay $8.00 per session on site if you can't do Saturday 2/5 all 4 weeks. PLEASE NOTE: We must have a minimum of 5 participants registered for this class. If you are paying the drop in fee of $8.00 per session please

call in advance to make sure class is in session. In- structors: Drew & Laura Prakash. Fee is for $28 per child (parent or guardian included with child fee).

Ages 1+ Fee: $28.00 per session or $8.00 per class Time: 6-6:45pm Fire N Ice -Family Skating Party & Benefit Con- cert Tuesdays - Matthews Park 2318 29th Avenue A skating party for the whole neighborhood. Bring South all your friends and family out to the Matthews skat- Session 1: Tuesdays, 1/-1/25 ing rink for a bonfire on the ice while enjoying hot Session 2: Tuesdays, 10/12-11/2 dogs and hot cocoa. Hope to see you all there! Inside the Center we'll host Matthews 4th annual benefit concert: 7-8 p.m. Fireroast Mountain Boys There is a $5 suggested donation for the concert All proceeds will benefit Matthew Park. Co-sponsored by the American Legion Post #1. Kindling provided by Wood in the Hood. ALL AGES WELCOME Time: 6-8 p.m. Friday 1/28

Make a Valentine Family Art Party Create your own homemade valentines without making a mess at home! We'll focus on valentines that can be easily made in sets (for classrooms) and one- of-a-kind creations for someone special. Wow your friends and families with a custom-made card from the heart. ALL AGES WELCOME $4 per child 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday, 2/12

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