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WINTER/SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 6, 9:30am SEE REGISTRATION INFO 63 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 WINTER/SPRING 2021 Dear Island Residents, While this year has been anything but consistent, our focus remains on offering safe and fulfilling recreational programming and out- door opportunities. We appreciate the support we have received regarding our recreational programming, special events, and outdoor resources. Parks have remained essential in keeping people active and engaged. In this past year, we have finished the John Nelson to Sound to Olympic (STO) Trail connection, the Founders Pickleball Courts at Battle Point Park, and are in the final stages of the renovation of the KidsUp! Playground. While you are spending time in parks and on trails, don’t forget to follow our Park and Trail Etiquette, posted at all parks and trailheads. Please remember to wear a mask, step off trail for oncoming groups if possible, keep group sizes small, and stay socially distanced. Thank you for respecting our parks, staff, and other visitors during COVID-19. We would like to thank all our volun- teers, part-time, seasonal, and full-time staff for their hard work, agility, and passion. We ask you to continue supporting our community and staff by continuing to follow our safety guidelines for parks and recreation programs. Warmly, With the ongoing COVID-19 conditions, the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District has had to remain alert and flexible, with programming guidelines changing weekly. As a result of consistently evolving health guidelines, the Park District has decided to move the distribution of the recreation program catalog to an electronic file. Terry Lande, Executive Director The decision to move Recreation Connection to a fully online platform allows the agency the ability to adapt our programs to fit changing government ordinances, while also reducing costs in this challenging time. A limited amount of hard copies will be available for pick-up at the Aquatic Center during operational hours. The online catalog will be updated weekly to reflect the most updated information. 2 | WINTER/SPRING 2021 WINTER/SPRING 2021 | 3 SPECIAL EVENTS DISTRICT NEWS ADULT Holiday at Fay............................................................ 3 AND UPDATES Art & Craft ...............................................................31 mEGGa Hunt Kits....................................................... 5 Drawing ..............................................................31-32 Movies in the Park Thank You................................... 2 Painting ..............................................................32-33 Haunted Hayride Thank You...................................... 6 Stained Glass ..........................................................33 Battle Point Park Updates .........................................7 Pottery ................................................................33-36 Community Spotlight..............................................8-9 Dance ......................................................................36 Cave Family Heritage Park ...................................... 54 Language .................................................................36 Conifer Club............................................................. 55 Special Interest .......................................................37 Ferry Boat Play Structure ........................................56 Canine ................................................................37-38 New Public Trails ....................................................57 Rock Climbing.......................................................... 39 Founders Court Opening Day .............................58-61 Sports .................................................................39-41 Exercise & Fitness ..............................................41-43 Walking ...................................................................43 Team Sports/Leagues .............................................44 AFTER-SCHOOL & NO-SCHOOL FUN All-Day Explorer Camps .......................................... 10 No-School Days....................................................... 11 Early Release........................................................... 11 After School at the Schools ...............................11-12 TEEN After School Other Places ..................................12-13 Teen Center .............................................................27 Fun Activities......................................................27-28 Teen Fun ..................................................................28 Service..................................................................... 28 YOUTH & ADULT BOATING Wilderness Programs ..............................................29 Paddling..............................................................45-46 Dayhiking................................................................. 30 AQUATIC Schedule & Info....................................................... 47 YOUTH Teams ......................................................................48 Preschool .................................................................14 Aqua Exercise Classes ............................................ 48 Arts, Crafts & More................................................. 14 Certification Courses ...............................................49 Pottery ................................................................14-15 Youth Specialty Classes ..........................................49 Writing ....................................................................15 Socially Distant Swim Lessons ..........................50-51 Cooking.................................................................... 16 Swimming Lessons Progressions............................ 52 Gymnastics .........................................................16-19 Hiring Lifeguards .....................................................53 Exercise and Fitness................................................ 20 Volleyball .................................................................20 Soccer.................................................................21-22 Tennis .................................................................22-23 Registration .....63 Rock Climbing.......................................................... 23 Mountain Biking .................................................24-26 Parks Map ........61 REFUND POLICY Refunds will be in the form of a credit to your household account unless you request a check. • Programs canceled by the Park District will receive a full refund. Office Info, Facility Locations, • Refunds will not be granted for requests made after the program is over even with a doctor’s note. Contacts, Extreme Weather Policy and Holiday Closures, Unless a doctor’s note is received, the following refund policy applies: • Requests made 7 days or more prior to start of the program will receive a full refund less a $10 service charge. please see page 62 The seven-day period does not include the day the class begins (i.e. the seventh day is the day before the class starts). Counting backwards to the first day, a refund request must be received no later than midnight before the first day of the seven-day period. Aquatic Center/Customer Service • No refunds will be granted if requests are received less than 7 days before the start of the program. 206-842-2302 • No refunds will be granted if requests are made once the program has started. 4 | WINTER/SPRING 2021 WINTER/SPRING 2021 | 5 EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THIS WINTER Opportunities for you and your family WINTER AFTERNOON HAND IN HAND FAMILY HIKES ECOLOGISTS NATURE EXPLORATIONS Explore our trails and In-person, afternoon Weekly hike and story safely connect with outdoor program for time for you and your friends and family 3rd - 6th graders little one Learn more at islandwood.org! 6 | WINTER/SPRING 2021 WINTER/SPRING 2021 | 7 Staff Spotlight The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District believes that employees and community partners are some of our most valuable resources. The meaningful work and outstanding commitments demonstrated by these people highlight what makes our Park District such an outstanding Bainbridge Island community asset. Metro Park & Recreation District Community Outreach Coordinator An interview with Emily Swift. QUESTION: After working with Park Services for years, how did you decide to switch to Special Events? ANSWER: I loved working for Park Services, and I am so grateful that I still get to collaborate with the crew in my new Community Outreach position. They are the dream team behind our Haunted Hayride Pond Monster and all our unique attractions! While working with Park Services, I got to explore a variety of different roles, between volunteer coordination, horticulture, trail management, and more. No matter the role, I have always found the most enjoyment in my direct interactions with our community. I have always been drawn to the face-to-face moments, when all the preparation and development of an event or project culminates, and I am left with an image of my community members smiling and enjoying themselves. QUESTION: What challenges have you faced transitioning to your new position, and what aspects have been the most rewarding? ANSWER: Well, there has been a global pandemic! My first day was on March 16, and by March 17 we were working from home. It would have been a different, perhaps easier transition had things been operating in the