LACEY PARKS SummerFa l l 2017 2018 & RECREATION RECREATION GUIDE
Presented in cooperation with North Thurston Public Schools In This Issue
Special SpecialEvents pg.Events 2/4 pg. | 2 Adult | Trips Trips & Tours & Tours pg. 18pg. | 20Swim | Lessons Swim Lessons pg. 44 pg. 44 SPECIAL EVENTS
TUESDAYS, Children’s Entertainment Series, 6:30 pm June 26 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7 Harmonica Norman Vikki Gasko Unicorns Believe Creature The Not-Its! Pocket Foote Green Musical Show Teachers Kids Rock Band Family Friendly Folk Kids Music & Comedy Ventriloquist Creatures Up Close & Personal
WEDNESDAYS, Concert Series, Noon – 1 pm June 27 July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8 Full Metal Mark Kroos Darren Jimmy Vegas Kaitie Wade Danny Vernon Racket Two Neck Guitar Motamedy Band Country/Pop Singer Illusions Of Elvis Songwriter National Guard Rock Band Hot Smooth Jazz Hits Through The Years
SATURDAYS, Music AND Movies, Concerts at 7:00 pm, Movies at Dusk July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 Lovey James Justin James British Export Sway Pop /Todays Hits, American Idol Comedy Hypnotist Beatles Tribute Dance Party With Hits Of Today
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2 Registration opens Wed., May 23 at 6:00 am 3 easy ways to register. . . see page 47 Inside Special Events ...... 2 Gymnastics ...... 30 Community Events ...... 4 Youth Sports ...... 32 Free Youth Program ...... 5 Martial Arts for All Ages ...... 37 Youth Classes ...... 6 Adult Fitness ...... 38 Specialty Summer Day Camps ...... 8 Adult Fitness, Open Gym & Sports Leagues . . 39 Youth Day Camps & Activities ...... 12. About Our Parks ...... 40 Teen Camps ...... 13 Aquatic Fitness ...... 41 Teen Trips & Overnight Camps ...... 14 Aquatic Programs & Open Swim ...... 43 Family Trips & Tours ...... 16 Swim Lessons ...... 44 Adult Trips & Tours ...... 20 Class Locations & Policies ...... 46 Mountain Adventure Hiking ...... 22 How to Register ...... 47 Adult Classes ...... 26 Fundraiser Discount Tickets ...... 48.
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Lacey’s 52nd Annual Fireworks Spectacular Tuesday, July 3 • 4 - 11 pm Rainier Vista Community Park • Lacey
4:30, 6:30, 7:15, 8:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 8 p.m. Aerial Assault Olson Brothers The FunAddicts Extreme Trampoline Show Country Originals Pop Music Dance Party
fireworks @ 10 p.m.
NEW! Fireworks set to music!
FREE Kids Activities • Community Booths • Food Vendors
Special Thanks to Event Sponsors: Presented by:
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FREE RIDE to the Fireworks! Park your car and ride Intercity Transit to Rainier Vista Park! Get details at ci.lacey.wa.us/fireworks.
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FREE Summer Program for Kids
Summer Lunch Program | 18 yrs & under “When School is Out, Lunch is Still In” Starting this summer, The Summer Food Service Program will be sponsored by North Thurston Public Schools in partnership with the USDA. Meals are free to all participants less than 19 years of age. There is no registration process or paperwork, just come to any of the school sites listed during meal service times. Please go to the NTPS website; www.nthurston.k12.wa.us for program information.
When: Mon. – Fri. • June 25 – Aug. 17 (Closed July 4) Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30 pm Make a difference today Where: Lakes Elementary NEW LOCATION! and donate to the Summer Lacey Elementary Lunch Program Lydia Hawk Elementary Summer is a very difficult time for children in the North Thurston Public Playground Pals | 6 – 12 yrs Schools who are facing food insecurity After lunch is served, our incredible Parks and and a summer with no recreational or Recreation staff will be at each of the schools listed learning opportunities. When school below, offering playground supervision as well as is out children who receive free or organized activities that include: arts and crafts, reduced price meals during the school games, fitness, water activities, and even a summer year have a greater chance of becoming reading program. This is a free, drop-in program. hungry. The NTPS Food Services will Parents/guardians must fill out an “emergency be administrating the lunch program. information” card on the first day of attendance. When lunch is completed, the City of After that, participants are free to come and go at Lacey Parks and Recreation Department their leisure. will offer the free Playground Pals Program. The program operates from When: Mon. – Fri. • June 25 – Aug. 17 12:00 – 3:30 pm offering a variety of (Closed July 4) • 12:00 – 3:30 pm activities including: sports, arts and Where: TWO SCHOOL SITES! crafts, games, fitness, and a summer Lacey Elementary reading program. The program runs Lydia Hawk Elementary for eight (8) weeks, Monday – Friday, (closed July 4th) June 25 – Aug. 17. Make an investment in our community’s children by contributing to this program. Donating is a wonderful way that you or your business can make a difference in our community and helping to ensure that our youth have a safe, fun place to be. Thank you to all who have donated over the past few years, you have made a difference for the children in our community.
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 5 YOUTH CLASSES
Tiny Tots Tap | 4 – 6 yrs Saturday Ballet Tiny tappers will learn the basics of rhythm and tap in this fun, toe tappin’ class. Dress code: clothes When: Sat. • July 7 – Aug. 25 comfortable to dance in, tap shoes required. Where: Lacey Community Center Fee: $45 When: Sat. • July 7 – Aug. 25 Required attire: 10:10 – 10:40 am Girls – ballet shoes, tights, and leotards Where: Lacey Community Center Boys – ballet shoes, shorts (Not below the knees) Fee: $45 Ballet/Tap instructor Donna Pallo-Perez brings years of dance experience and passion for dance instruction, as well as professional choreography and performance experience to our program.
Safe At Home | 8 – 12 yrs Come learn how to be responsible and safe in any situation. We will cover family communication, first aid, internet safety, gun safety, and phone and door safety.
When: Sat. • July 28 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm Pre-Ballet I Where: Olympia Center | 3 – 5 yrs Fee: $30 This class will be a fun dance experience where children will learn the basics of ballet; positions, turns, leaps, etc. The movement fundamentals that are taught make up the building blocks of all dance styles.
When: 8:15 – 8:45 am...... 3 – 4 yrs 8:50 – 9:20 am...... 3 – 4 yrs 9:30 – 10:00 am...... 4 – 5 yrs
Pre-Ballet II | 4 – 6 yrs For children who have previously taken Pre-Ballet I, instructor’s permission required. Children will review and focus on spotting, turn-out, and many new steps.
When: 10:45 – 11:15 am
Ballet I | 6 – 8 yrs A beginning class for children interested in ballet. Focus will be learning the basic ballet positions, steps, turns, etc., and having fun.
When: 11:20 – 11:55 am
6 YOUTH CLASSES Summer Fun for Little Ones! For little kid programs, kids must be fully potty trained. Bring a snack, waterbottle, apply sun screen prior (for Splash & Craft also bring swimsuit and a towel).
Kiddie Kamp: Mess Makers | 3 – 6 yrs Does your child love to make a mess? If so, this is the camp for them! Two days of messy fun with crafts and sensory hands on activities.
When: Tue. – Wed. • June 26 – 27 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $25
Kiddie Kamp: Rainbows, Rainbows, Rainbows | 3 – 6 yrs Campers will explore crafts and science experiments all about rainbows.
When: Tue. • July 3 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $15
Kiddie Kamp: Splash & Craft Summer Fun | 4.5 – 7 yrs Make fun beach-themed crafts and have a big splash with some wet and wild water fun!
When: Tue. – Wed. • Aug. 28 – 29 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek Park Shelter A (Closest to the White House) Fee: $25
Stop, Drop, & Roll! | 3 – 6 yrs Let’s be firefighters for a day! Learn about 911, at home fire safety, and give first aid to your favorite stuffed friend. Meet some of City of Lacey’s Fire Heroes and their awesome vehicles, and get messy putting out a ‘fire’. A change of clothes and towel are recommended as we expect a fabulously fun mess! Bring a snack, a water bottle, and your favorite stuffed animal.
When: Mon. • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Session I...... June 25 Session II...... July 2 Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $15 per session
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 7 SPECIALTY SUMMER DAY CAMPS
NOTE: Bricks 4 Kidz offers extraordinarily fun STEM-based camps where kids use creativity and innovation to build with LEGO® Bricks and Technology. All campers make and take home a custom mini-figure and photo collage of the week’s experience. (LEGO® bricks, models, and software used in class are reused and not taken home.)
BRING OWN SNACKS AND LUNCH FOR ALL DAY.
Coding | 9 – 13 yrs Bring LEGO® Bricks to life with Coding! Our coding camp will teach your child important strategies for building confidence, logic, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills. By utilizing LEGO Education’s EV3 hardware, each day offers a skill level progression of coding concepts for older kids at every skill level.
When: Mon. – Fri. • July 16 – 20 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $245 Enroll in both camps and get half-hour early drop-off, half-hour late pick-up and lunch Video Game Design | 9 –13 yrs hour supervision FREE. Create video games that will help develop a range of coding, reasoning, creativity and problem-solving skills. Campers use LEGO® Bricks to build and keep a mini model that is the main character of all the games in the camp. Each day progressively teaches more advanced capabilities within the video game design software.
When: Mon. – Fri. • July 16 – 20 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $245 Registering NOW Bricks 4 Kidz: Bricks 4 Kidz: Mining & Crafting | 5 – 13 yrs Galaxy Far Away | 5 – 13 yrs Experience the world of Minecraft® with LEGO® Inspired by Star Wars® and NASA, don’t be the Bricks in this fun camp. Minecraft is a game about last Jedi to build with LEGO® Bricks! Join us on placing blocks to build anything you can imagine! an adventurous journey through space. Build Kids will start by crafting their shelters and some motorized and brick models that represent Yoda, of the mobs, critters, and tools using LEGO Bricks, X-Wing Fighters, the Millennium Falcon attacking motors and mosaics. Campers will face new the Death Star, and much more. We’ll also construct challenges each day, building models and crafting historic space vehicles such as the Redstone Rocket key elements from the popular Minecraft game. and Gemini Capsule. Come experience this stellar journey to a galaxy far away! When: Mon. – Fri. • Aug. 6 – 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm When: Mon. – Fri. • Aug. 6 – 10 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek White House Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $185 Fee: $185
Enroll in both camps and get half-hour early drop-off, half-hour late pick-up and lunch hour supervision FREE.
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3D Printing: Minecraft Creations | 8 – 14 yrs Explore the basic concepts of 3D printing and computer aided design, or CAD, to bring a most awesome Minecraft® creation to life! Students will walk away with a completed 3D model that is ready for 3D printing!
When: Mon. – Fri. • July 9 – 13 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Lacey Community Center Fee: $169
MinecraftEDU: Traveling into the Future | 8 – 14 yrs Team building in MinecraftEDU! This camp will immerse students in the expansive world of MinecraftEDU and will challenge student’s ingenuity and problem solving skills as they navigate through several engineering challenges. Students will learn how to use teamwork and manage resources like an engineer in the real world. Building in MinecraftEDU allows students to experiment with designs and materials, all without the risks associated with building structures in reality.
When: Mon. – Fri. • July 9 – 13 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $169
COUPLE BOTH CLASSES FOR $285, a more than $50 savings! The lunch hour is supervised for those students enrolled in the morning and afternoon sessions (bring a sack lunch.)
Jr. Engineering Electronic Game Design: of Pirates! | 4 – 7 yrs Invader Defense | 8 – 14 yrs Ahoy Matey! Come join Kelvin’s crew as we sail the ocean blue searching for buried treasure. Use Multimedia Fusion 2® to create a video Join us as students build their very own game. Whether it’s firing marshmallows or pirate ship, go fishing for treasure, and work missiles, build a complete video game from together in Kelvin’s crew to create a delicious start to finish. Students take home a copy of treat that is more precious than gold. Hop the game they create. aboard the Green Ghost and set sail as we explore The Engineering of Pirates! When: Mon. – Fri. • Aug. 20 – 24 1:00 – 4:00 pm When: Mon. – Fri. • Aug. 20 – 24 Where: Woodland Creek White House 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Fee: $169 Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $169
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 9 SPECIALTY SUMMER DAY CAMPS
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW FOR SUMMER DAY CAMPS! Space is limited so register early! For details on the camps, check out our online registration at www.ci.lacey.wa.us/recguide or call our office. Registering NOW
Let’s Make a TV Show | 8 – 11 yrs Have fun exploring the dynamic and unpredictable nature of television production. Learn to use equipment in a high-tech TV studio complete with green screen and robotic cameras. Be in front of the camera as a show host, on-air personality, or news anchor or work behind the scenes as a camera-person or audio technician. Students will produce a TV show that will air on TCMedia Channel 77 and on YouTube!
When: Mon. – Fri. • June 25 – 29 • 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Where: TC Media Studio Fee: $125
Animation Fun! | 8 – 11 yrs Discover the fun world of animation. Experiment in stop-motion, pixilation, claymation, and other forms. With stop-motion animation you don’t need to draw! You animate objects, puppets, and paper. Student will also experiment with sound production, editing, and storytelling techniques.
When: Mon. – Fri. • June 25 – 29 1:30 – 5:00 pm Where: TC Media Studio Fee: $125
Let’s Make a Movie! | 12 – 16 yrs Students will work through the process of making a short narrative movie from Animation Studio | 12 – 16 yrs scripting to casting the characters, then shooting and editing the final product. Discover the diverse world of animation. They will learn how to use cameras, audio, Experiment in stop-motion, pixilation, claymation, lighting, and special effects. By the end of and other forms. Animate objects, puppets, paper the week, the team will have produced an cutout, and drawings. Experiment with sound original short movie. production, editing, and storytelling techniques before producing an animated story. When: Mon. – Fri. • July 16 – 20 9:30 am – 4:30 pm When: Mon. – Fri. • Aug. 6 – 10 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Where: TC Media Studio TC Media Studio Fee: $250 Where: Fee: $250
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Chess Wizards Day Camp | 6 – 13 yrs Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle – your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like bughouse), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a t-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards!
When: Mon. – Fri. • July 23 – 27 Half Day . . . . 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Full Day. . . . . 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: Half Day: $225 Full Day: $350 Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Our interactive curriculum makes learning fun for new and seasoned players alike. Our day camps are led by our most experienced instructors, and provides our students with a memorable camp experience while challenging their minds!
Registering NOW Life is Art-Art is Life Life is Art-Art is Life Youth Art Camp | 7 – 13 yrs Meditative Art for Kids | 7 – 13 yrs Bring out your child’s creative side in a relaxed Combining movement, creativity, and summer day camp setting. For brand new artists, mindfulness, this art day camp encourage kids get them started in a creative outlet. For those to think outside of the box, which helps them already passionate about art, give them a setting to be better problem solvers with increased to let new ideas emerge. Learn elements of security and confidence. drawing, painting, and clay sculptural work, with some background and art history along the way! When: Mon. – Fri. • July 30 – Aug. 3 1:00 – 3:00 pm When: Mon. – Fri. • June 25 – 29 Where: Woodland Creek White House 1:00 – 3:00 pm Fee: $69 Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $69
Meet our art instructor Bridget Underdahl. She has a Masters in Teaching and a B.A. in fine arts. She has been a gallery artist for a number of years with the honor of showing at such places such as The Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum, The Silver Eye Center for Photography, and her work has also been featured on book covers and within magazines. Bridget has a great passion for art and loves sharing that with her students.
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 11 YOUTH DAY CAMPS & ACTIVITIES
Registering "My little girl and her older cousin have had a memorable NOW summer and it's all due to your AMAZING STAFF!”
Join our incredible staff as we celebrate the 2018 Summer Fun Tour! | 6 – 12 yrs Join our incredible staff as we celebrate site and 4:1 on field trips. All of our counselors the 2018 Summer Fun Tour. Our summer are First Aid/CPR certified. Registration began camp is a time for your child to create new Wednesday, March 7. You must have your memories, build new friendships, and go COMPLETED camper information form(s) and on some fantastic field trips. Their days two weeks of camp fees to reserve your space. will be filled with lots of fun, laughter, Limit: 48 campers a week per site. and adventure. Weekly activities include When: Mon. – Fri. • June 25 – Aug. 24 swimming, special guests, sports, arts and 7:30 am – 5:30 pm crafts, group games, and field trips. We Where: Lakes Elementary also are provided with an on-site library OR Lydia Hawk Elementary and summer reading program by the $165 per week Timberland Regional Library. Campers Fee: * ($135, July 2 – 6, no camp on July 4th) must bring their own sack lunch on field ** ($175, Aug. 20 – 24, field trips every day) trip days. Camper to staff ratio is 6:1 on “I can't say enough about how organized,caring,and professional the staff are!”
Fieldtrip Schedule
June 25 – 29 Wild, Wacky Water Wild Waves July 2 – 6 * “Hokey Pokey” Rollerdrome/Olympic Club (No camp July 4th) July 9 – 13 Storm Watch Seattle Storm (Tuesday field trip) July 16 – 20 Spoonful of Sugar Children’s Theater: Mary Poppins July 23 – 27 Zootopia Pt. Defiance Zoo July 30 – Aug. 3 Barnyard Blitz Thurston County Fair & Long Lake Aug. 6 – 10 Hello for Hollywood Puget Entertainment & Yelm Cinema Aug. 13 – 17 Beat the Heat Stewart Heights Aug. 20 – 24 ** Ultimate Adventures Field trip everyday (Rainier Vista Comm. Park)
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have a blast this summer! | 12 – 15 yrs Join our Teen Camp staff as we visit exciting destinations all across the Pacific Northwest. If you’re ready for a summer full of new friendships, exciting experiences, and out-of-this-world adventures you’re in the right place! Each day we will meet and head out on a journey to a new destination. Teens need to bring a sack lunch Fieldtrip Schedule and snacks. Water bottle and backpack are highly recommended. June 25 – 29 Let the Good Times Roll Registration began Wednesday, March 7. You must have July 2 – 6 * Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ your COMPLETED camper information form(s) and a (No camp July 4th) minimum of 2 weeks payment July 9 – 13 Dancing in the Streets to reserve your space. July 16 – 20 Don’t Worry, Be Happy July 23 – 27 Walk this Way When: Mon. – Fri. • 7:30 am – 5:30 pm July 30 – Aug. 3 We’re Not Gonna Take It Where: Lakes Elementary Fee: $189 per week Aug. 6 – 10 Bust a Move * ($150, July 2 – 6, no camp on July 4th) Aug. 13 – 17 Walking on Sunshine
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 dirty 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: Tue. • July 10 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Woodland Creek Park Picnic Shelter A Fee: $10
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Hike: Reflection Lake | 12 – 17 yrs On this hike, you will enjoy one of the most iconic views of Mt. Rainier in the National Park. This is a moderate 2.75 mile hike with 850 feet of elevation gain, but it’s all worth it. By the end of your hike you will have been rewarded with colorful blooms, enchanting animal life, and scenic, awe-inspiring beauty of mountain peaks and alpine lakes. Bring a day pack, sack lunch, snacks, plenty of water and money for a snack on the trip back.
When: Tue. • Aug. 21 • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
Horseback Riding,Cle Elum | 12 – 17 yrs Join us on this unforgettable trail ride through the Teanaway Valley. After saddling your own horse, mount up in a large outdoor arena and begin with a lesson on basic horsemanship and safety. Once you feel comfortable, the Flying Horseshoe Ranch wranglers will guide you through the breathtaking pine forest and meadows that cover the hills behind the ranch. All levels of riding ability are accommodated, as the horses are gentle and used to the trail. The fee includes transportation and horse rental. For safety of horse and rider, maximum weight restriction is 240 lbs. Jeans and sturdy boots required, with a large assortment of boots available to borrow. Helmets are also required and provided. We will cool off in the pool at the ranch after the ride so bring your swimsuit, water bottle, and picnic lunch!
When: Wed. • Aug. 29 • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $55 + tax
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Registering Camp Cascadia | 12 – 17 yrs NOW (3 nights / 4 days) Are you ready to try something new this summer? Join Lacey, Tumwater and Olympia Parks and Recreation Departments for an experience you will not forget. Held at Camp Cascades on spectacular Elbow Lake, this adventure is packed full of thrilling outdoor activities that include: swimming, hiking, canoeing, team games, competitions, sports, campfire stories, crafts, skits, songs, and more! Campers and staff are housed together in the Lakeside Lodge. Prepare yourself for a camp experience that you won’t want to end. Transportation, meals, equipment, lodging, and snacks are all included. Space is limited for this popular camp so register now!
When: Tue. – Fri. • July 17 – 20 Depart: 8:30 am Return: 12:00 pm (times subject to change) Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $275 PARENT & CAMPER PRE-TRIP MEETING: Thu. • July 12 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Tumwater City Hall
Adventure Challenge Registering Camp | 12 – 17 yrs NOW (3 nights / 4 days) Join us on an incredible overnight adventure. During this 4 day camping expedition you will get a chance to whitewater raft on the Wenatchee River, rock climb, hike some beautiful trails, go swimming and engage in group activities, like Summer Screams | 12 – 17 yrs ultimate Frisbee and capture the flag. The expert (3 nights / 4 days) crew from Cirque Climbing Gym will provide you Big rides, Big slides, Big fun! Join us on with an unforgettable rock climbing experience. our annual Silverwood Trip! We visit the Transportation, food, professional instruction Northwest’s largest theme park where you and fun are all included! can experience over 70 rides, slides, shows, and attractions. Explore the attractions When: Tue. – Fri. • July 24 – 27 Depart: 9:00 am Return: 1:00 pm at Boulder Beach Water Park or get a (times subject to change) thrill as you make your way down Roller Coaster Alley. We will camp for 3 nights Where: Woodland Creek White House at Idaho’s Farragut State Park located on Fee: $275 Lake Pend Oreille and only 15 minutes from PARENT & CAMPER PRE-TRIP MEETING: Silverwood! We supply transportation, 2-day Wed. • July 11 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Olympia Center park admission, camping gear, tents, and most meals. Space is limited for this popular trip so register NOW!
When: Mon. – Thu. • Aug. 6 – 9 Depart: 8:00 am Return: 5:00 pm (times subject to change) Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $325 PARENT & CAMPER PRE-TRIP MEETING: Tue. • July 31 • 6:00–7:00 pm, Lacey City Hall
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 15 FAMILY TRIPS & TOURS
Bring plenty of water, a sack lunch/dinner or money to purchase when applicable. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes. Return times are approximate. All trips depart/return at Lacey City Hall.
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Wenatchee Whitewater Rafting Father’s Day | 12 yrs – adult Class III+ Make this a special Father’s Day gift and spend the day with dad, your family, a friend, or come 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 rafting equipment is included. Bring a lunch (plan to eat before rafting), sunglasses, sunscreen, and money for dinner on the trip home. This annual trip always fills up fast, so register now!
When: Sun. • June 17 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $89 + tax
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White Salmon Whitewater Rafting | 12 yrs – adult Class IV (Husum Falls is optional V) Near White Salmon, WA and on the generally dry eastern side of the Cascades, the White Salmon River is spawned by glacial melt off from Mt. Adams. It is fed by numerous springs that produce lush vegetation on the banks. When the runoff is compressed into the steep cliffs of the upper canyon, the excitement is almost non-stop. You’ll be paddling air during “Corkscrew Falls” with the experienced guides from Wildwater River Guides. Class V Husum Falls is an optional adventure challenge (you can get out and walk around it). This is whitewater rafting that you cannot afford to miss. All equipment, neoprene wetsuit-booties, and transportation are included. Bring a lunch, change of clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and money for dinner on the trip home.
When: Sun. • Aug. 12 • 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $89 + tax
Wet & Wacky on the Wenatchee | 12 yrs – adult Does river tubing seem like more your style? Come with us on a trip to Leavenworth for some nice weather and great tubing fun. Families and individual teens are welcome on this trip. You’ll spend an afternoon leisurely floating down the Wenatchee River. It’s a perfect little summer escape. The professionals at the Leavenworth Outdoor Center will provide a quality river tube with handles and cup holders as well as a fitted life jacket. Trip fee includes transportation and single tube rental. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy along the riverside. After the river float, we will head to the unique little town of Leavenworth to explore the shops and local attractions. Bring plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses, dry clothes, and optional money for Leavenworth.
When: Fri. • Aug. 10 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
Mariners Baseball Games | 10 yrs – adult Join us this summer for live action Mariners fun at Safeco Field. In June, watch the Mariners against the Kansas City Royals (Section 117/Row 20 & 21) and on Labor Day we take on the Baltimore Orioles (Section 126/Row 30.) Just relax in these great seats and leave the driving and parking to us. The fee for each game includes game ticket, van transportation, parking, and staff.
When: Kansas City Royals • Sat. • June 30 • 3:30 – 11:30 pm (7:10 game) Fee: $66 + tax When: Baltimore Orioles • Mon. • Sept. 3 • 3:00 – 11:00 pm (6:10 game) Fee: $49 + tax Where: Meet at Lacey City Hall
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 17 FAMILY TRIPS & TOURS
Ride the Ducks of Seattle | 8 yrs – adult You haven’t seen Seattle until you’ve seen it from a Duck. Explore Seattle by land and water on this unique riding tour. The hilarious Coast Guard-certified Duck captains will take you on an adventure throughout the city while they narrate historical information, local folklore, dance to funky music, and quack you up with jokes and comedy! Then, splash into the water to cruise on Lake Union and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Seattle skyline! It’s a party on wheels and in the water. Bring money for lunch at the Seattle Center food court which features a variety of fresh local food vendors. This has consistently been one of our most popular family trips, so don’t wait to register! Fee includes tour ticket, transportation, and parking.
When: Sat. • July 14 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: Youth (8 – 12 yrs) $29 + tax Adult (13 yrs & up) $49 + tax
Mt. Rainier Paradise & Hike | 8 yrs – adult Spend the day exploring the Paradise Area of Mt. Rainier. You will walk amidst the clouds and see how weather shapes the landscape, plants, and animals of these high-country meadows. Start the morning hiking the 1.2 mile Nisqually Vista Trail with a 200 ft. elevation gain. Enjoy excellent views of Mt. Rainier and the Nisqually Glacier. After this and a quick snack, we can stroll the Skyline Trail to Myrtle Falls just a short 1 mile trek with a 100 ft. elevation gain. At lunch, you can enjoy the picnic lunch you brought or the food purchased in the Camp Deli. There will be plenty of time to explore the interactive exhibits at the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center and the gift shop. If you are up for more and time permits, there is an option to hike down the 1.2 miles to Narada Falls and have the van pick you up in the parking lot. This tour has something for all ages and abilities. Total distance for all three trails is 3.4 miles. Difficulty rating: Easy
When: Sat. • July 21 • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
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Tillicum Village & Blake Island with Argosy Cruises | 8 yrs – adult Hurry this fills fast! Escape modern life and watch history come alive. We will travel from Pier 55 in Seattle aboard an Argosy Cruise boat to and from Blake Island. This 4-hour tour experience includes passage, a Northwest flavors-inspired buffet meal featuring traditionally- prepared alder fire roasted fish, Northwest Native American storytelling, live stage performance enhanced by technology, hand- crafted art – all inside a cedar longhouse surrounded by lush forest and rocky beach for you to explore. Walk in Chief Seattle’s footsteps with us. This tour includes tour fee, transportation, and parking in downtown Seattle.
When: Sat. • Aug. 11 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $99 + tax
Port Townsend to Friday Harbor Whale Watching | 8 yrs – adult Join us on this day long cruise which combines orca watching with an on- board naturalist, a tour of the San Juan Islands, and a visit to Friday Harbor for shopping and sightseeing. The cruise departs from Port Townsend aboard the Glacier Spirit, a Puget Sound Express boat. Last summer we were rewarded with a beautiful sunny day and numerous, continuous orca whale sightings. It was an unforgettable experience! This tour includes a 2 hour layover in Friday Harbor for shopping or quick sightseeing. Bring a picnic lunch, snacks, and/or money to purchase lunch and for dinner on the way back to Lacey City Hall.
When: Sat. • Aug. 25 6:00 am – 7:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: Adults $139 + tax Child (8 – 10 yrs) $89 + tax
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Bring a sack lunch/dinner or money to purchase meals when applicable. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. Return times are approximate. All trips depart/return at Lacey City Hall.
Bloedel Reserve, Sluys Bakery, Beach Glass Café & Suquamish Museum | 18 yrs – adult Travel to Bainbridge Island and experience the beauty and tranquility of Bloedel Reserve’s classic Northwest woodlands and gardens. Described as “forest therapy”, you will meander through this 150 acre estate of natural and landscaped garden, ponds, meadows, and traditional Japanese garden. The path is about 2 miles and easy walking except for a few areas with stairs and step terrain. This trip includes a morning stop at Sluys Poulsbo Bakery for some pastry or breads, lunch after our Bloedel adventure at the Beach Glass Café, followed by a visit to the Suquamish Museum and Cultural Center. Dress for the weather, wear When: Sat. • June 23 • 7:30 am – 4:30 pm comfortable walking shoes, and bring money for lunch. Where: Lacey City Hall Fee includes admission to the garden and the museum. Fee: $49 + tax
Muckleshoot Derby at Emerald Downs | 18 yrs – adult Experience the “sport of kings” at Emerald Downs, the premier facility for horse racing in the Pacific Northwest. This date includes the Muckleshoot Derby which is the first race of the Northwest Triple Crown. Post time is 2:00 pm but we will arrive early with time to check out the facility, the paddock, and the horses. Your fee includes reserved grandstand tickets, but there are many other free seating options, Sequim Lavender including: track level apron, the “Paddock,” or out in the “Park” where picnic tables are located. Festival | 18 yrs – adult You can bring a picnic lunch and drinks and Come celebrate at Sequim’s 22nd Lavender small, hand held coolers. No glass or unsealed Festival. The family owned farms of Sequim containers or bottles allowed. Leave the driving and the surrounding Dungeness Valley are and parking to us and experience the thrill internationally recognized as premier lavender of horse racing in this safe, family-friendly growers. This fun filled trip includes lavender environment! farm tours, an arts & crafts fair, and a fantastic food court featuring lavender themed cuisine When: Sun. • July 29 • 9:30 am – 6:00 pm including lavender ice cream. You will experience Where: Lacey City Hall musical entertainment and a refreshing open air Fee: $49 + tax beer and wine garden featuring unique locally crafted lavender wine. This annual trip is a favorite, so register now to secure your place. Fee includes admission to gardens.
When: Sat. • July 21 • 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $49 + tax
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Crystal Mountain Gondola & Trail Hike | 18 yrs – adult The gondola ride at Crystal Mountain will whisk you away to the top of the world so you are able to witness the spectacular views of the Cascades and Mt. Rainier. You travel almost 2,500 ft. over alpine terrain in less than 10 minutes. It is an unforgettable journey. You can get a drink or snack at the Summit House and take in the views before heading down the Crystal Mountain Trail. We will hike back to the base through meadows and ski bowls, by alpine lakes, and even pass through an old mining camp, while taking in the wildlife, wildflowers and scenery. This is a 6 mile hike which should take 3 hours. Bring a sack lunch to eat on the trail. Difficulty rating: Moderate.
When: Sat. • Aug. 4 • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $49 + tax
Portland Chinese Gardens & Saturday Market | 18 yrs – adult You will be surrounded with serenity, intricate architecture, and lush gardens filled with hundreds of rare plants. The Chinese Gardens feature serpentine walkways, a bridged lake, koi pond, and meticulously arranged landscape. We will have a guide take us on a tour of this quiet beauty in the middle of Portland. Following the garden tour is a trip to Portland’s famous Saturday Market under the Burnside Bridge where you can shop, purchase lunch, eat a picnic lunch, or listen to music. Fee When: Sat. • Aug. 18 • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm includes admission to garden. Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $49 + tax
New Day Northwest & Pike Place Market | 18 yrs – adult Have you always wanted to be a part of a live studio audience? Well now is your chance! Join the King 5 team on the set of their popular talk show, New Day Northwest. Sit down with host Margaret Larson as she celebrates what is best in the Pacific Northwest. Come by yourself or sign up with your friends. After the show, we will take a short walk down to explore the Pike Place Market. Follow the scent of baking bread down the cobblestones to a European bakery or venture down to the original Starbucks that opened in 1971. Fee includes transportation and audience ticket. Bring money for lunch at the market.
When: Thu. • Aug. 23 • 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 21 MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE HIKING
Bring plenty of water, sack lunch, and dress for the weather conditions including appropriate hiking shoes/boots. Departure times are 7:00 or 8:00 am depending on distance to trailheads and parking needs. Return times are approximate. All trips depart/return at Lacey City Hall.
Hike: Teneriffe Falls | 18 yrs – adult We’ll get a workout on this loop trail to the spectacular Teneriffe Falls (formerly Kamikaze Falls). This time of the year, the trail should be snow-free and the waterfall flowing at full volume. The first mile follows a gently inclining old roadbed followed by an easy trail until arriving at the start of the trail to the falls. The next mile will remain mellow, gaining only 375 feet. But if you’re looking for a workout, don’t worry, you’ll still get it. Over the last 0.9 miles, you’ll gain 850 feet. As we near the end of the trail, we’ll get a view of the lower part of Teneriffe Falls and a great spot to stop for lunch. We’ll then continue up the last couple switchbacks to a viewpoint for the upper falls. The final destination is three miles from the trailhead and at 2370 feet in elevation. The trail consists of loose rock in places, so sturdy shoes or boots are a must. Round trip is 7.2 miles with an elevation gain of 1,585 ft. When: Sun. • June 3 • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Difficulty rating: Moderate Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
Hike: Packwood Lake | 18 yrs – adult Bordering on the Goat Rocks Wilderness, this large mountain lake offers a picturesque view of the 7,487 ft. Johnson Peak. Although the round trip is 9 miles, the up and down trail gains only 500 ft. as it passes through beautiful forests to the lake. Difficulty rating: Easy/Moderate.
When: Sat. • June 16 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
Hike: Quinault River-Pony Bridge-Enchanted Valley to Fire Creek | 18 yrs – adult Leaving from the Graves Creek campground, the route to Pony Bridge crosses a total of three wooden bridges, each growing in beauty the further you trek into the Quinault Wilderness. As you venture further down the trail, the roar of the Quinault soon returns and the river comes into view. Within feet, Pony Bridge becomes visible, as does the impressive and wild box canyon that it spans. From here, the path leads to an exposed ledge, giving a fantastic view of the river and the bridge from a few hundred feet upstream. From here we will continue on to Fire Creek. Roundtrip is 5 miles When: Sat. • June 30 • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and the elevation gain is 900 feet. Difficulty Where: Lacey City Hall rating: Easy/Moderate. Fee: $39 + tax
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Hike: Comet Falls | 18 yrs – adult Hike: Lena Lake | 18 yrs – adult A few miles past Longmire, we’ll hike a This popular hike to Lena Lake is attainable moderately steep grade crossing Van Trump for almost every type of hiker and an Olympic Creek. We’ll trek 1.5 miles before the impressive National Forest “must do” adventure. We’ll 320 ft. Comet Falls comes into view. Continuing follow the well maintained path of switchbacks, uphill for another mile will take us to the edge gentle at first and then steadily steeper and of Van Trump Park and Mildred Point for a view steeper uphill through both old and second of Kautz Glacier. Total distance is 6 miles with growth forest. At the end of the hike we’ll arrive an elevation gain of 2,000 ft. Difficulty rating: at the magnificent Lena Lake. The views are Moderate spectacular and we can sit and enjoy our lunch, taking in the view. If so inclined, you can brave When: Sat. • July 7 • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm the cold water of the Lake for a swim or just cool Where: Lacey City Hall off by wading. Total distance is 6.6 miles with Fee: $39 + tax an elevation gain of 1,610 ft. Difficulty rating: Moderate
When: Sat. • July 14 • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
Hike: Lava Canyon | 18 yrs – adult Hike: Lakes Trail | 18 yrs – adult This trail, located at Mount St. Helens This favorite hike is back by popular requests. National Volcanic monument, explores a It is a wonderful loop trip offering mountain mudflow-scoured canyon with views of a views, small lakes, wildflowers, and pristine plunging waterfall. There are three sections forests. It’s up and down, but the total elevation of the Lava Canyon Trail distinguished gain is only 700 ft. We’ll leave from Paradise by increasing difficulty. The upper trail Lodge and cross the flower fields of Edith is accessible and paved to a waterfall Creek. The trail then climbs Mazama Ridge to viewpoint. Below the waterfall viewpoint the a junction taking us to the bygone Paradise Ice trail becomes more difficult; it is no longer Caves. We’ll head down the ridge to Faraway paved and skirts high cliffs. This segment Rock and Artists Pool with views of the Tatoosh forms a loop, crossing the canyon on a Range, Reflection 125 ft. cable suspension bridge. The bridge Lakes, and more. provides spectacular views of the canyon Total distance below but may be unnerving to some hikers. is 6.6 miles with The trail returns on the south side of the an elevation canyon, crossing a steel bridge upstream of gain of 1,610 ft. the waterfalls and rejoins the paved trail. Difficulty rating: Round trip is 5 miles and elevation gain of Moderate. 1,600 ft. Difficulty rating: Easy to Moderate. When: Sat. • Aug. 11 • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm When: Mon. • July 16 • 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax Fee: $39 + tax
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 23 MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE HIKING
Bring a sack lunch/dinner or money to purchase a meal when applicable. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes or hiking boots. Return times are approximate. All trips depart/return at Lacey City Hall.
Hike: Mt. Beljica and Lake Christine | 18 yrs – adult We’ll head up Copper Creek Road for this hike in Glacier View Wilderness. Well pass through forest, meadows, and marshland before heading gently upward about 1.5 miles to the 5,479 ft. summit. The view of the Tahoma Glacier on Mt. Rainier is stunning. A .25 mile side trip will take us to Lake Christine. Round trip is 6 miles with an elevation gain of 1,300 ft. Difficulty rating: Moderate
When: Sat. • Aug. 18 • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
Hike: Skyscraper Peak | 18 yrs – adult From Sunrise we’ll follow part of the Wonderland Trail 1.5 miles to Frozen Lake and a five trail junction. We’ll continue below the flanks of Burroughs Mountain for another mile, climbing a bit through beautiful meadows and Berkeley Park. Once we reach 6,740 ft., Skyscraper Pass, we can enjoy the views, or go for the summit, 300 ft. above. Round trip is 7.9 miles and When: Tue. • Aug. 21 elevation gain of 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 1,700 ft. Difficulty Where: Lacey City Hall rating: Moderate. Fee: $39 + tax
Hike: Burroughs Mountain | 18 yrs – adult Ira Spring and Harvey Manning once described this hike as, “If there is a trail between earth and heaven, this is it.” From Sunrise we’ll hike 1.5 miles west to Frozen Lake and a five trail junction. From there we’ll continue upwards to First and Second Burroughs Mountain with stunning views all around. Then we’ll loop back on a trail overlooking the Emmons Glacier and the headwaters of the White River. Passing an abandoned campground, we’ll work our way back to Sunrise. Round trip is about 7 miles with an elevation gain of 1,200 ft. Difficulty rating: Moderate.
When: Sun. • Aug. 26 • 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $39 + tax
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Celebrate Trails Day by joining us for a trail dedication ceremony and service project! The City of Lacey is teaming up with the City of Olympia to honor Senator Karen Fraser on National Trails Day. Come help enhance the Karen Fraser Woodland Trail (previously Lacey Woodland Trail and Olympia Woodland Trail)! Tools, gloves and light refreshments will be provided. Sign up today for this free event! For more information, call Olympia Arts, Parks, and Recreation at 360.753.8365.
Meet at the Woodland Trail round-about where the Woodland Trail meets the Chehalis-Western Trail (near 3811 Pacific Ave). Parking is extremely limited, please plan ahead to do some walking.
Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all youth under 18 years must have a signed waiver or have a parent’s signature on the sign-in roster at the project work site.
When: Sat. • June 2 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Where: Woodland Trail Bicycle Roundabout (near 3811 PacificAve)
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 25 ADULT CLASSES
Lose Weight Stop Smoking with Hypnosis | 12 yrs – adult with Hypnosis | 18 yrs – adult Create a mindset so you crave good foods and It’s time to put down the cigarettes for good. ignore the bad. Motivate yourself to exercise Skip the nicotine patches, the vaping, and and create an environment that allows you bypass the harsh withdrawal symptoms. to feel good when you say no to that extra Become a non-smoker for good! *under 18 helping. *Under 18 allowed with parent allowed with parent approval. approval.
Hosted by Justin James Hosted by Justin James When: Sat. • July 21 • 10:00 – 11:30 am When: Sat. • July 21 • 12:30 – 2:00 pm Where: Lacey Community Center Where: Lacey Community Center Fee: $49 pre-registration or $59 at the door Fee: $49 pre-registration or $59 at the door
Introduction to your DSLR Camera | 18 yrs – adult If you’re new to DSLR or want to move beyond “auto” to use the buttons and screens you’ve been avoiding; this is the class you need. You’ll learn camera features such as: the mode dial; i/info or Q buttons; along with photography concepts: exposure triangle; depth of field; light; and composition. The class will elevate your photography skills; awaken your creative thinking to help you create more interesting photos and develop your own unique style of photography. The field trips and image review will help put your new skills into practice to give you a better understanding of camera features and photography concepts. Bring your camera with removable lenses and manual to each class.
When: Tue. • June 19 – July 24 (No class July 3) 6:00 – 9:00 pm Field Trip: Sat. • July 7 • 1:00 – 3:00 pm Where: Lacey City Hall, Location for field trip TBD Fee: $75 Photo by Thomasina Ross, class instructor
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Belly Dancing | 16 yrs – adult South Sound Community Our class begins with warm-up stretching Orchestra | 16 yrs – adult exercises and progresses through basic dance Join South Sound Community Orchestra and steps and shimmies. Learn a complete dance learn how to play in an orchestra in a fun and while receiving the benefits of excellent supportive environment. Curriculum ranges (vigorous) exercise. from light pop and current show themes to classical. Proficiency level of high school or Tue. • June 19 – Aug. 21 When: higher. Bring own instrument. Advanced...... 6:30 – 7:30 pm (Instructor’s approval required) When: Wed. • June 13 – Aug. 22 ...... 7:30 – 8:30 pm Beginning (No class July 4) • 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Jacob Smith House Where: Black Hills High School Band Room Fee: $49 Fee: $35
Beginning Guitar | 13 yrs – adult Discover what guitar playing is all about! If you have never played the guitar or can play a little, this class is for you. You will study proper techniques, melody, harmony, and some sight- reading. Bring your own guitar (acoustic or electric with small amplifier).
When: Thu. • June 14 – July 26 (No class July 5) 7:30 – 8:40 pm Where: Olympia Center Fee: $99 (Plus $25 book fee payable to instructor at first class).
Beginning Guitar II |13 yrs – adult This class is the result of numerous requests to continue the Beginning Guitar class. If you attended ANY Beginning Guitar classes at any time, you can take this class. Bring your books! If you are missing any written material from your first class, we will provide you with a free booklet and the Diatonic Triad book is available from the instructor for $25.00. Let’s play guitar!
When: Thu. • Aug. 2 – 16 • 7:20 – 8:40 pm Where: Lacey Maintenance Center Fee: $75 (Plus $25 book fee payable to instructor at first class).
All About Guitar Chords | 13 yrs – adult After completing any beginning guitar class, you are ready to read and create chord diagrams. Learn how to be successful at playing basic chords through proven techniques for guitar harmony. Required text: You should already have a Diatonic Triad Book from the Beginning Guitar When: Thu. • Aug. 23 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm class but if not, you can purchase one from the Where: Tumwater City Hall Training Room instructor for $25. Fee: $39
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Volcanic Washington | 18 yrs – adult Volcanic Washington highlights our famous volcanoes and many lesser known volcanoes that reach further back in time. This class is great for any person who would like to explore the best Washington. Visual aids and handout provided. David Kaynor member of the Geological Society of America.
When: Tue. • June 5 • 6:30 – 8:00 pm Where: Tumwater City Hall Training Room Fee: $20
10 Great Scenic State Parks | 18 yrs – adult This is a great starting place for longtime residents and newly arrived people who would like to explore some of the best Washington State parks. Topics will include locations, best time to visit, and what is each state park’s special point of interest.
When: Tue. • June 12 6:30 – 7:30 pm Where: Tumwater City Hall Training Room Fee: $15
Summer Common Western Marine Mammals of Washington Birds | 18 yrs – adult Washington | 18 yrs – adult Join us for a look at 50 of the most common bird Join us for a look at the 28 marine mammals species that are found in Western Washington that are found in Washington State’s coastal State in the summer. This class is a great starting waters. This class is a great starting place place for backyard bird watchers. Instructor for anyone who is interested in nature and David Kaynor is a member of the Washington Washington’s coastal environment. Ornithological Society. When: Tue. • June 26 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm When: Tue. • June 19 • 6:30 – 8:00 pm Where: Olympia Center Where: Olympia Center Fee: $15 Fee: $20
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A Cyclists Guide to the Iron Birding 101 | 18 yrs – adult Horse Trail | 18 yrs – adult This class covers the things you need to know 110 miles of mountain biking awaits you on this to be a better birder. Topics will include: how to unique ride. Class covers logistics, equipment, buy optics, field guides, and clothing for birding, conditioning, and time of year to make the ride. best feeder foods and practices, and the birders We also look at the history behind the trail and garden, planning a birding trip, hazards and essential information that is not easily available places to go, along with the best time to view. for potential riders. Visual aids and handouts. Instructor David Kaynor is a member of the Washington Ornithological Society. When: Tue. • July 10 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm Where: Woodland Creek White House When: Tue. • July 17 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm Fee: $25 Where: Woodland Creek White House Fee: $15
First Aid CPR Class | 12 yrs – adult Learn valuable “basic lifesaving skills”. This one-day program covers issues of personal safety, blood- borne pathogens, choking, all levels of CPR, and other essential areas. This program provides a 2 year certification for infant, child, and adult first aid/CPR and meets L&I and DSHS child care requirements. Class covers but does not certify AED. Bring a sack lunch.
When: Sat. • 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Call our office for updated schedule of classes. Where: Lacey City Hall Fee: $20 (non-refundable). (Instructor will collect additional $25 material fee at class).
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Recreational Gymnastics through Black Hills Gymnastics | 18 mos – 12 yrs The goal of our recreational gymnastics classes is to give families an affordable and safe opportunity to experience the benefits of gymnastics! The professional staff at Black Hills Gymnastics emphasize safety, fun, building coordination, confidence, and basic skills. Instructors follow a planned curriculum which is evaluated and updated regularly. * Children must meet minimum age requirement by date of first class.*
Parent & Tot Gymnastics | 18 – 36 mos Tumbling, songs, exercises, and fun equipment are a great way to give your child healthy playtime! This is an exciting parent participation class that will give moms, dads, and little ones a chance to meet new friends too. Each class is expertly led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable coach at Black Hills Gymnastics and activities are designed to develop motor skills, agility, and spacial awareness. Sessions meet one day a week for four weeks.
When: Wed. • 5:30 – 6:00 pm Thu. • 9:00 – 9:30 am Fri. • 5:00 – 5:30 pm Sat. • 9:00 – 9:30 am Session I...... June 6 – 30 Session II...... July 18 – Aug. 11 Where: Black Hills Gymnastics Fee: $30 per session
Kindernast Gymnastics | 3 – 5 yrs One way to keep kids healthy is to develop their love of movement and activity. Kindernast is a wonderful “first gymnastics adventure” which will build your child’s confidence and agility. The energetic instructors at Black Hills Gymnastics are all about SAFETY along with fun! Sessions meet one day per week for four weeks. If your youngster is ready to explore movement skills without assistance from mom or dad, she or he will have a great time in this secure, success-oriented program.
When: Wed. • 5:00 – 5:30 pm Thu. • 9:30 – 10:00 am Fri. • 5:30 – 6:00 pm Sat. • 9:30 – 10:00 am Session I...... June 6 – 30 Session II...... July 18 – Aug. 11 Where: Black Hills Gymnastics Fee: $30 per session
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Girls Beginning Gymnastics | 5 – 10 yrs Gymnastics is a sport that develops agility, strength, and self-esteem. Enroll your child and SUMMER DAY not only will she safely learn specific gymnastics skills, but she’ll also enjoy the opportunity CAMPS | 3 – 12 yrs to build confidence and new friendships! Parents, energized fun awaits your The professional and dedicated coaches at child at Black Hills Gymnastics Spring Black Hills Gymnastics know how to motivate Break Camp! Featuring gymnastics, students and maintain their enthusiasm. If your your child’s day will also include crafts, youngster is ready to follow instructions, she’ll games, and group play! benefit from the fun and exercise too!
When: Wed. • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Thu. • 10:00 – 11:00 am Tumbling Tots Summer Fri. • 6:00 – 7:00 pm Day Camp | 3 – 5 yrs Sat. • 10:00 – 11:00 am Session I...... June 6 – 30 When: Mon. – Fri. • 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Session II...... July 18 – Aug. 11 Session I...... June 25 – 29 Where: Black Hills Gymnastics Session II. . . . July 23 – July 27 Fee: $48 per session Session III. . . . . Aug. 27 – 31 Where: Black Hills Gymnastics Fee: $125 Boys Beginning Bring snack and water bottle with your name on it. Wear clothes comfortable to Gymnastics | 5 – 10 yrs move around in. Boys will develop a solid athletic foundation through this class! The staff at Black Hills Gymnastics are professionals at motivating Gymnastics Funtastics kids and maintaining their enthusiasm through Summer Day Camp participation in fun physical activities which | 6 – 12 yrs emphasize safety and basic gymnastics skills. If When: Mon. – Fri. • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm your youngster is ready to follow instructions, Session I...... June 25 – 29 he will be too busy having fun to realize how Session II. . . . July 23 – July 27 much exercise he’s getting! Session III. . . . . Aug. 27 – 31 Where: Black Hills Gymnastics When: Thu. • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Fee: $175 Sat. • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Session I...... June 7 – 30 Bring sack lunch and water bottle Session II...... July 19 – Aug. 11 with your name on it. Wear clothes comfortable to move around in. Where: Black Hills Gymnastics Fee: $48 per session
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 31 YOUTH SPORTS
Little Lacey Baseball & T-Ball Leagues | 3 – 8 yrs with parent
Your young ballplayer and the whole family can enjoy excitement and fun at the ballpark this summer as part of the Little Lacey Baseball League! Whether it’s the happy moment of crossing the plate after a home run, or the joy of making new friends, your child will have a great experience. This program emphasizes skill-building and teamwork for girls and boys under the guidance of volunteer coaches. Our league motto is “All Adults Working for the Benefit of All the Children” and our recreation staff provides support to ensure a positive atmosphere during league activities. Games are played at beautiful city parks including Rainier Vista, Homann, and Wonderwood. As a safety rule, a parent or guardian must accompany each player to all practices and games. Each player receives a uniform shirt and Registering cap, and participation medal too! NOW
Registration will close at 5:00 pm June 8. Additional $10 late fee after June 8 if space available.
When: Weekday evening practices and games as listed below. Where: Rainier Vista Community Park and other local fields Fee: $55 Division 1 Pre-Tee 3 – 4 yrs Mon. & Wed. June 18 – July 25 (No practice/game July 4) Division 1 Division 2 Kinder Tee 4 – 5 yrs Tue. & Thu. June 19 – July 26 Pre-Tee: Gloves Division 3 Mod Pitch 5 – 6 yrs Mon. & Wed. June 18 – July 25 (No practice/game July 4) NOT Required Division 4 Coach Pitch 6 – 8 yrs Tue. & Thu. June 19 – July 26
A complete description of divisional guidelines and a league calendar are available on our website. Thank you for reviewing info before registering.
Help Yourself & Help Others—Be A Coach or Team Manager! Volunteers live longer, healthier lives. It’s a fact. Wouldn’t you like to improve your life and connect with others? Volunteer a few hours a week for Little Lacey Baseball and we’ll provide training clinics, resources, practice equipment, and coaching mentors. All volunteers must successfully complete an application, background check, screening, and training course. Your reward (besides a t-shirt and ball cap) will be the satisfaction of learning new skills, strengthening our community, and providing a positive activity for children! Applications are available on our website.
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Kidz Love Soccer on Saturdays or Sundays | 2 – 10 yrs
Do you have a busy family? Is it difficult to find time to get your child involved with soccer leagues? We have the solution! Choose one of our weekend programs or our weekday camp for your daughter or son. We offer a well-designed program with experienced coaches. 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!” ™
SATURDAY SOCCER When: July 7 – Aug. 11 Where: Nisqually Middle Fee: $80 School Field (Includes a soccer jersey) Mommy/Daddy & Me 2 – 3.5 yrs 9:00 – 9:30 am Tot Soccer 3.5 – 4 yrs 9:40 – 10:10 am Pre Soccer 4 – 5 yrs 10:15 – 10:50 am Soccer 1 5 – 6 yrs 10:55 – 11:40 am Soccer 2 7 – 10 yrs 11:45 am – 12:30 pm SUNDAY SOCCER When: July 8 – Aug. 12 Where: Rainier Vista Fee: $80 Community Park (Includes a soccer jersey) Mommy/Daddy & Me 2 – 3.5 yrs 2:30 – 3:00 pm Tot Soccer 3.5 – 4 yrs 3:10 – 3:40 pm Pre Soccer 4 – 5 yrs 3:45 – 4:20 pm Soccer 1 5 – 6 yrs 4:25 – 5:10 pm Soccer 2 7 – 10 yrs 5:15 – 6:00 pm
Soccer Camp | 5 – 10 yrs Spend a week enjoying the world’s most popular sport in a fun, recreational environment. Learn and practice soccer skills including: dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and age-specific defense. Everyone is a winner as the week’s fun culminates in an age-appropriate “World Cup” tournament.
When: Mon. – Fri. • July 16 – 20 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Regional Athletic Complex Fee: $138
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 33 YOUTH SPORTS
Tennis Lessons Info Yes, we have loaner racquets! Rain-out info line is 360–456–7796. Rain-out make-ups are held on Fridays
Beginning High School Prep—Tennis Boot Tennis Lessons | 7 – 12 yrs Camp | 13 – 17 yrs Tennis is one of the greatest gifts you can Are you hoping to play high school tennis? give your child because it’s the ultimate You can prepare yourself for tryouts and lifetime sport that can be played at any age. develop confidence at this week-long camp. Our experienced and enthusiastic coaches Our instructors will help you sharpen use a positive approach and blend fun with fundamental skills and advance all aspects of instruction to develop each player’s abilities. your game. You’ll be challenged, but also enjoy After a week of lessons, your child will have encouragement, enthusiasm, and fun contests new skills, new friends, and a great start in designed to teach strokes and strategies to use tennis! on a school team!
When: Mon. – Thu. When: Mon. – Thu. • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 9:00 – 10:00 am...... 7 – 9 yrs Session I...... July 9 – 12 10:00 – 11:00 am...... 10 – 12 yrs Session II...... July 16 – 19 Session I...... July 9 – 12 (This week only ages 15–17) Session II...... July 16 – 19 Session III...... July 23 – 26 Session III...... July 23 – 26 Session IV. . . . . July 30 – Aug. 2 Session IV...... July 30 – Aug. 2 Where: Rainier Vista Community Park Where: Rainier Vista Community Park Fee: $49 per session Fee: $45 per session
Tennis Camp with the North Thurston Rams | 10 – 14 yrs It’s a whole new ball game! Head Coach Cheri Campbell and her staff and players will lead you through this highly enjoyable and effective camp. Beginning or intermediate, every player will gain skill from this week of well-designed activities! The Quickstart Timberline Blazer instruction program of modified courts, Boys Summer Basketball low compression balls, and racquets that fit smaller hands will have younger players Camp I grades 4 – 7 rallying in no time! Older campers will enjoy Become a better basketball player and more advanced drills and activities designed to enjoy learning fundamental skills from challenge and improve their game too. A camp the Timberline Boys Basketball Team t-shirt and picture certificate are included for coaches and players. This camp will all. (Must be registered by 5:00 pm, June 29 include: shooting, ball handling, defense, to be guaranteed a t-shirt) Come join us for a 5 on 5 games but most importantly…lots camp full of positive energy and learning! of FUN!!
When: Mon. – Thu. • July 16 – 19 When: Mon – Wed • July 16 – 18 9:30 am – 12:00 pm 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: North Thurston High School Where: Timberline High School Fee: $65 Fee: $60
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Skyhawks Sports Camps Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Our programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Please view our website at www.skyhawks.com for further information.
Volleyball Camp | 8 – 12 yrs Skyhawks Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled camp. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginner to intermediate player and will incorporate essential life-lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Our volleyball staff will assist each athlete in developing the fundamental skills of the game through game-based drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player.
When: Wed. – Fri. • July 2 – 6 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (No class July 4) Where: Chinook Middle School Fee: $99
Multi-Sport Mini Hawk Camp: Multi-Sport Camp: Soccer, Baseball, Flag Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football | 4 – 6 yrs Football | 7 – 12 yrs Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce athletes to a variety of different sports in one athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. For this program we combine baseball, setting. For this program we combine soccer, soccer, and flag football into one fun-filled week. basketball and flag football into one fun-filled Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills week. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each sport along with vital life lessons such as skills of each sport along with vital life lessons respect and teamwork. such as respect and teamwork. Bring a sack lunch and water bottle each day. When: Mon. – Fri. • July 9 – 13 9:00 am – 12:00 pm When: Mon. – Fri. • July 9 – 13 Where: Regional Athletic Complex 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fee: $119 Where: Regional Athletic Complex Fee: $149
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 35 YOUTH SPORTS
Flag Football Camp | 7 – 12 yrs Cheerleading Camp | 6 – 10 yrs Skyhawks flag football is the perfect program Skyhawks cheerleading teaches young athletes for your young athletes who want a complete all the essential skills to lead the crowd and introduction to America’s Game or for those support the home team. Skyhawks’ cheer camp who simply want to brush up on their skills in will ensure that each camper will learn cheers, preparation for league play. Through our ‘skill of proper hand and body movements as well the day’ campers will learn skills on both sides as jumping techniques. There is no stunting, of the ball including the core components of just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive learns important life skills such as teambuilding positioning—all presented in a fun & positive and leadership. The week concludes with a environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks choreographed performance and when available, Sports Bowl, giving participants a chance to a chance to cheer at a Skyhawks football or showcase their skills on the gridiron! Bring a basketball tournament! sack lunch and water bottle each day. When: Mon. – Fri. • July 16 – 20 When: Mon. – Fri. • July 16 – 20 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Regional Athletic Complex Where: Regional Athletic Complex Fee: $119 Fee: $149
Track & Field Camp | 7 – 12 yrs Skyhawks Track & Field combines technical development, fundamental techniques, and safety with a major focus on fun! Using special equipment, our staff teaches the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down techniques. Participants put it all together for one fun-filled day at the Skyhawks track meet!
When: Mon. – Fri. • July 23 – 27 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Komachin Middle School Fee: $119
Basketball Camp | 7 – 12 yrs This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player. Using our progressional curriculum, staff focus on the whole player, teaching respect, teamwork and responsibility. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. Bring a sack lunch and water bottle each day.
When: Mon. – Fri. • July 30 – Aug. 3 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Chinook Middle School Fee: $149
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Kim’s Taekwondo | 8 yrs – adult This non-contact Korean martial art has been taught through Lacey Parks for over 20 years by 7th Degree Black Belts, Masters Cheryl Buren and Sharon Kindle. Join today to learn self-defense, get in shape, and earn a Black Belt! We emphasize academic performance and teach students the importance of using self-discipline in achieving personal goals. Classes are offered year-round.
When: Mon. / Wed. July 2 – Aug. 29 (No class July 4) 6:00 – 7:00 pm or 7:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Lacey Community Center Fee: $52 per session
Tai Chi, Meditation in Motion I 18 yrs – adult Did you know that the health experts from the prestigious Mayo Clinic recommend Tai Chi as a way to reduce stress? Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described Kinder-Karate | 4 – 6 yrs as meditation in Join us as Master Na teaches the essentials motion, Tai Chi of Taekwondo. Children will improve self- promotes serenity esteem, coordination, and build character. through gentle, flowing This is a great, safe, and positive introductory movements performed in experience to Master Na’s programs. a slow, focused manner and accompanied by When: Mon. / Wed. • June 25 – July 23 deep breathing. Tai Chi (No class July 4) • 3:45 – 4:15 pm is noncompetitive and Where: Master Na’s Life Skills School self-paced, perfect for all Fee: $35 fitness levels. Let your hectic daily life fade away as you build energy and balance through low impact Beginner exercise gently led by long-time Taekwondo | 6 – 12 yrs instructor Terry Johnson. Learn the secrets of Taekwondo. Participants will become skilled at the basics of this When: Tue. • June 19 – Aug. 28 6:00 – 7:15 pm traditional martial art, improve coordination, and build self-esteem. Enjoy this great Where: Komachin Middle introduction to Master Na’s programs. School Aux. Gym Fee: $40 When: Mon. / Wed. • June 25 – July 23 (No class July 4) • 4:15 – 5:00 pm Where: Master Na’s Life Skills School Fee: $35
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 37 ADULT FITNESS
Beginning Yoga | 16 yrs – adult Continuing Yoga | 16 yrs – adult In this beginner class we will focus on asanas Strengthen and relax the body and mind in (poses), alignment, and correct breathing and this Hatha class for continuing students. You stress-reducing techniques. You will learn will build on basic foundations to develop and modifications based on your individual needs, deepen your practice through instruction from and increase your flexibility while strengthening Ray Grace, the area’s most experienced yoga and toning muscles in a relaxed and self-paced teacher. Ray founded OlyYoga in 1996. Previous environment. Bring your own mat. Class is led by to that, he traveled extensively, studying long-time instructor Ray Grace of OlyYoga. with many of the teachers who brought and developed Yoga in the West. Ray draws on these When: Wed. • 5:30 – 6:45 pm or 7:00 – 8:15 pm experiences as a constant source of inspiration Session I...... June 6 – Aug. 1 to teach and share with his students the many (No class July 4) • $68 techniques and forms Yoga offers. Session II...... Aug. 8 – 29 • $34 Where: Komachin Aux. Gym
When: Thu. • 5:30 – 6:45 pm When: Thu. • 7:00 – 8:15 pm Session I...... June 7 – Aug. 2 Session I...... June 7 – Aug. 2 (No class July 5) • $68 (No class July 5) • $68 Session II...... Aug. 9 – 30 • $34 Session II...... Aug. 9 – 30 • $34 Where: Lacey City Hall Where: Lacey City Hall
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Core Strength for Fitness | 18 yrs – adult The biggest benefit of core training is to develop functional fitness: the type of fitness that is essential to daily living and regular activities. A strong core distributes the stresses of weight-bearing, protects the back, improves posture, and prevents injuries. Our certified instructors will lead you through 5 weeks of toning exercises for your abdomen, lower back, hips, and glutes. You’ll enjoy their enthusiasm and benefit from the workouts regardless of your age or fitness level! Please bring your own mat and join us in the supportive environment of this group class.
When: Mon. • July 2 – 30 • 6:00 – 7:00 pm • $18 Wed. • June 27 – Aug. 1 (No class July 4) • 6:00 – 7:00 pm • $18 Where: Lacey Community Center
Sunday Open Gym | adults Spend your Sunday morning being active and sharpening your skills as you enjoy the camaraderie and competition of these drop-in programs. Masters Volleyball is for women 40+ and men 50+. Slo-Break Basketball is coed half-court play for fitness and fun!
When: Sun. • 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Master’s Volleyball • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Slo-Break Basketball • 12:15 – 2:00 pm Where: Komachin Middle School Gym Fee: $6 per person entry fee (tax included)
Hot, Hot, Hot Outdoor Summer Volleyball | adults & family Three Reasons to Take It Outdoors this Summer! Social: Volleyball is played on a relatively small court and there’s plenty of opportunity for social interaction. All-Inclusive: We have lots of choices! All shapes, sizes, skill-levels, genders and ages can find a suitable division to join. Inexpensive Fun: Not much special equipment needed. A ball. Friends. Go online to view classifications and guidelines.
When: Weekly league play begins the week of June 11 Where: Various City of Lacey parks; see details online Fee: $175
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 39 ABOUT OUR PARKS
Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) The RAC (Regional Athletic Complex) features four softball/ baseball/fastpitch Picnic Shelter fields, one regulation- Rentals size baseball field, and six regulation- size soccer/football/rugby fields, as well Graduation Parties • Reunions as picnic and outdoor event facilities, BBQs • Picnics • Birthday Parties playground, concession stands, two miles of walking trails, basketball courts and When: April 1 – October 31 much more. Where: Rainier Vista Community Park (45th & Ruddell Rd) Woodland Creek Community Park BE SEEN! (6729 Pacific veA SE) The RAC is booked with tournaments Regional Athletic Complex 51 of 52 weekends for the upcoming (8345 Steilacoom Rd SE) year . Have a vinyl 4’ by 8’ sponsorship Picnic shelters in all other Lacey banner displayed on the outfield Parks are available for use on a fences for one year! $350! first-come, first-served basis and may not be reserved.
• Shelters are approximately 45’ in diameter • 1,300 sq ft covered area, include 5–6 picnic tables, electricity & freestanding bbq Visit our website www.ci.lacey.wa.us and click on Parks and Facilities to: Take a virtual tour of the City of Lacey Parks Download a shelter rental application View Community Buildings and Event Facilities Download a printable Parks & Facilities map Rent a swimming pool!
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AQUATIC FITNESS BENEFITS: • Perfect low-impact class for joint injuries or pain • Easily customizable for every age and fitness level by adjusting range and speed of movement • Exercising in the water is naturally cooling so you can exercise comfortably without sweating • A great way to socialize with new people, laugh and have fun while burning calories • Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever boosting “feel-good” endorphins and distracting you from daily worries
Aqua Zumba | 18 yrs – adult Come join the water party. Instructor Christy’s enthusiasm and choreographed routines will lead you through an hour of fun with a hidden workout. The high-energy, low-impact class will keep you wanting more. No dance or swimming experience is required, just a love of being in the water. Let’s shake, shuffle, and splash.
Where: River Ridge High School Pool When: Tue. Session I...... June 5 – July 10 6:00 – 7:00 pm $23 Session II. . July 17 – Aug. 28 (No class Aug. 7) $23 Fri. Session I...... Sept. 7 – 28 6:40 – 7:40 pm $15
Deep Water Aerobics | 18 yrs – adult While using a flotation belt (provided), you will exercise at the surface and prevent harmful joint impacts. With the water resistance you will get an all-over body workout and increase cardio conditioning, strength, flexibility, and balance. Participants should be comfortable in deep water.
Where: River Ridge High School Pool When: Mon. Session I. . . June 4 – July 30 (No class July 9) 6:45 – 7:40 pm $30 Session II. .Aug. 13 – Sept. 17 (No class Sept. 3) $19 Wed. Session I. May 30 – July 25 (No class July 4 & 11) 6:45 – 7:40 pm $26 Session II...... Aug. 8 – Sept. 19 $26
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 41 AQUATIC FITNESS
Shallow Water Aqua Aerobics | 18 yrs – adult Looking for a workout to kick-start your fitness goals? Simple movements combined with the added water resistance tones all the major muscle groups in low-impact comfort. Instructor Trish’s workout will keep you moving and burning calories. Jump into the water and meet some new friends. No swimming experience required. Where: River Ridge High School Pool When: Tue. Session I...... June 12 – July 31 7:00 – 8:00 pm $30 Session II...... Aug. 14 – Sept. 18 $23 Thu. Session I...... June 14 – July 26 7:00 – 8:00 pm $26 Session II...... Aug. 9 – Sept. 20 $26
Aqua Explosion | 18 yrs – adult This higher intensity class incorporates lap swimming, weights, and resistance band training to really get your heart pumping. Instructor Jen’s class is challenging, but filled with fun, loud music and classmate camaraderie. Bring water bottle and goggles. Where: River Ridge High School Pool When: Mon. Session I. . . June 4 – July 30 (No class July 9) 7:45 – 8:45 pm $30 Session II. .Aug. 13 – Sept. 17 (No class Sept. 3) $19 Wed. Session I. May 30 – July 25 (No class July 4 & 11) 7:45 – 8:45 pm $26 Session II...... Aug. 8 – Sept. 19 $26
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Fitness / Lap Swim | 18 yrs – adult Hop in and swim! Bring your own workout and join fellow swimmers at your own pace. Three lane lines will be available for lap swimming. Where: River Ridge High School Pool When: Mon. Session I...... June 4 – July 30 6:45 – 7:45 pm $34 Session II. .Aug. 13 – Sept. 17 (No class Sept. 3) $19 Wed. Session I. . . June 6 – July 25 (No class July 4) 6:45 – 7:45 pm $26 Session II...... Aug. 8 – Sept. 19 $26
Adult Lap Swim | 18 yrs – adult Where: River Ridge High School Pool When: Sat. May 5 – Sept. 29 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 6 lanes of lap $3 per person/ (Closed Aug. 4 – Sept. 1) swimming hour (tax included, cash / Sat. May 5 – Sept. 29 12:00 – 2:00 pm 2 lanes available (Closed Aug. 4 – Sept. 1) for lap swimming check only)
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. Half of the pool will be available for open swim and half will be set-up with lane lines for lap swimming.
Where: River Ridge High School Pool When: Sat. May 5 – Sept. 29 12:00 – 2:00 pm 2 lanes lap swimming (Closed Aug. 4 – Sept. 1) 4 lanes open swim $5 per person, $3 for seniors (55 yrs and up), free for 3 yrs and under, (tax included, cash / check only)
Waves Swim Club | 10 – 16 yrs Are you ready to up your swimming game? Join the newest, coolest club in Lacey: Waves Swim Club! This swim-team style program will include lap swimming with stroke instruction and technique work based on age and swimming level. Participants will have a blast playing games, learning basic rescue skills, and competing with new friends. Let’s make some waves! Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 100 yards front crawl with side-breathing and 100 yards back crawl.
Where: River Ridge High School Pool When: Mon./Wed. July 9 – 30 9:00 – 10:30 am $70
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 43 SWIM LESSONS
Swim Lesson Registration Information & Tips
Please be sure you are registering for the correct Swim Lesson Levels level. Transfers between classes will be made only if space is available. Our lessons fill quickly! Sea Horse | 1 – 4 yrs If you are new to our swim lesson program, to No pre-requisite skills required. At least one adult register for any level above penguin, a swim is required to be in the water with the swimmer. test is required for enrollment. Swim tests are Class focus is on water comfort through songs, offered for free at any open swim, see page 43 games, and basic swimming skills. for open swim details. Advanced levels include: Otter, Seal, Dolphin, and Marlin. Sea Puffer | 3.5 – 5 yrs It is very common for swimmers to repeat No pre-requisite skills required. For beginner levels. Keep in mind, they are still learning swimmers ready to follow instructions and be in and gaining valuable practice time. a class without a parent. The class is taught on an Group lessons have a maximum enrollment of underwater platform to make the water shallower 6 swimmers per instructor. The Sea Horse class and more comfortable for the swimmers. has an enrollment maximum of 15 swimmers. Please do not register for a higher level Penguin | 4.5 yrs & older until you receive an instructor evaluation No pre-requisite skills required. This is a beginner card indicating they have accomplished the class. Students should be comfortable in the required skills. For example, register for water and able to hang onto the side of the pool Penguin for the first and second sessions. If in water that is 3 feet deep. the swimmer has passed a level and we are unable to transfer them into a higher level, the instructor can provide the swimmer Teen | 12 – 17 yrs more challenging skills. If they have not Designed for teen swimmers with little or no swim passed and are mistakenly registered for experience and would feel more comfortable with a higher level, it is likely there won’t be an participants closer to their own age. opening to transfer to and the only option may be to cancel from that session. Adult Changes in registration will be made only | 15 yrs – Adult upon your request by calling the Lacey Beginner to advanced skills tailored to meet your Parks and Recreation office and if space is individual needs including comfort in the water, available. basics of swimming, and stroke improvement. Don’t be discouraged if a class is full, we often add classes based on the waitlist. If you are registering online you can add yourself To enroll in an advanced level such as Otter, Seal, Dolphin or Marlin new swimmers to any waitlist or call our office. are required to take a swim test. Current swimmers can enroll for an advanced level if they have an instructor evaluation card indicating they have accomplished the required skills.
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Summer Swim Lessons
When: Mon. – Thu. (4 days/week for 2 weeks) Session I. .June 25 – July 5 (No class July 4) • $53 Session II...... July 9 – July 19 • $60 Session III...... July 23 – Aug. 2 • $60 Session IV...... Aug. 6 – 16 • $60 Session V ...... Aug. 20 – 30* • $60 * Session V 11:40 am – 2:00 pm class times available only.
NEW! Where: North Thurston High School Pool
9:00 – 9:30 am Penguin 3:00 – 3:30 pm Penguin 9:00 – 9:40 am Seal 3:00 – 3:40 pm Seal 9:00 – 9:40 am Marlin 3:00 – 3:40 pm Dolphin 9:50 – 10:20 am Penguin 3:50 – 4:20 pm Sea Horse 9:50 – 10:20 am Otter 3:50 – 4:20 pm Sea Puffer 10:25 – 10:55 am Sea Horse 3:50 – 4:20 pm Penguin 10:25 – 10:55 am Sea Puffer 4:25 – 4:55 pm Sea Puffer 4:25 – 4:55 pm Penguin 10:25 – 10:55 am Penguin 4:25 – 4:55 pm Otter 11:00 – 11:30 am Sea Puffer 5:00 – 5:30 pm Sea Puffer 11:00 – 11:30 am Penguin 5:00 – 5:30 pm Penguin 11:00 – 11:30 am Otter 5:00 – 5:30 pm Otter 11:40 – 12:10 pm Otter 6:00 – 6:30 pm Sea Horse 11:40 – 12:20 pm Seal 6:00 – 6:30 pm Sea Puffer 11:40 – 12:20 pm Dolphin 6:00 – 6:30 pm Penguin 12:50 – 1:20 pm Sea Puffer 6:35 – 7:05 pm Penguin 12:50 – 1:20 pm Penguin 6:35 – 7:05 pm Otter 12:50 – 1:20 pm Otter 7:10 – 7:40 pm Penguin 1:25 – 1:55 pm Sea Puffer 7:10 – 7:40 pm Otter 1:25 – 1:55 pm Penguin 7:50 – 8:30 pm Seal 1:25 – 1:55 pm Otter 7:50 – 8:30 pm Marlin 2:00 – 2:30 pm Penguin 7:50 – 8:30 pm Teen Tue./Thu. Only • $30 2:00 – 2:30 pm Otter 7:50 – 8:30 pm Adult Mon./Wed. Only • $30
Registration Information: 360-491-0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 45 CLASS LOCATIONS & POLICIES
Black Hills Gymnastics Lacey Museum Rainier Vista Community Park 7961 29th Ave NE, 98516 829 Lacey St SE, 98503 5475 45th Ave SE, 98503 Chambers Prairie Elementary Long Lake Park River Ridge Covenant Church 6501 Virginia St SE, 98513 2790 Carpenter Rd SE, 98503 7945 Steilacoom Rd SE, 98503 Chinook Middle School Lydia Hawk Elementary River Ridge High School 4301 6th Ave NE, 98516 7600 5th Ave SE, 98503 350 River Ridge Dr SE, 98513 Horizons Elementary Master Na’s Black Belt Academy Saint Martin’s University 4601 67th Ave SE, 98513 8910 Martin Way E, 98513 5300 Pacific Ave SE, 98503 Huntamer Park Mt. View Elementary Salish Middle School 618 Woodland Square Lp SE, 98503 1900 College St SE, 98503 8605 Campus Glen Dr NE, 98516 Jacob Smith House Nisqually Middle School TC Media Studio 4500 Intelco Lp SE, 98503 8100 Steilacoom Rd SE, 98503 440 Yauger Way Suite C, 98502 Komachin Middle School North Thurston High School Timberline High School 3650 College St SE, 98503 600 Sleater-Kinney Rd NE, 98506 6120 Mullen Rd SE, 98503 Lacey City Hall (pool located behind school on 6th Tumwater City Hall 420 College St SE, 98503 Ave NE) 555 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, 98501 Lacey Community Center Olympia Center Tumwater Fire Station 6729 Pacific Ave SE, 98503 222 N Columbia, Olympia, 98501 311 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, 98501 Lacey Elementary Pleasant Glade Elementary Wonderwood Park 1800 Homann Dr SE, 98503 1920 Abernethy Rd NE, 98516 5304 32nd Ave SE, 98503 Lacey Maintenance Service Center RAC (Regional Athletic Complex) Woodland Creek Community Park 1200 College St SE, 98503 8345 Steilacoom Rd SE, 98503 White House 6749 Pacific Ave SE, 98503 If the location of your class is not listed here, please contact us for further information.
Refunds & Cancellations should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation Unless otherwise noted, refunds, less costs incurred, will be of these programs by North Thurston Public Schools. given if notified: Weather Cancellations Two business days prior to 1st class = 100% Lacey Parks & Recreation will make a decision regarding class or Less than two business days prior to program cancellations due to inclement weather as early in the 1st class = 75% day as possible, and will notify all registered participants. Please 2nd class = 50% check City of Lacey website for updates. 3rd class = 0% Specialized Recreation Programs *Trips and Tours Cancellations: Lacey Parks and Recreation provides special services programs 7 or more days prior to the trip: = 100% less any fees incurred. to area residents in cooperation with Thurston County Parks Less than 7 days = 0% and Recreation. These programs strive to meet the needs No exceptions for sickness, personal emergencies, or “no of the developmentally and physically challenged. For more shows”. information, please contact Thurston County Parks and NOTE: You may substitute another person at any time before Recreation 360-786-5595. For the hearing impaired, the TDD the day of the trip/tour without a penalty. You need to contact number is 360-754-2933. the office as soon as possible with person’s information. Trips go rain or shine. ADA Accommodations No refunds for programs meeting 3 times or less. No refunds The City of Lacey provides reasonable accommodations for sport leagues or tournaments once the league or tournament to the public with disabilities. We invite you to contact the draws have been made. Refunds will be issued in the form of Parks and Recreation Department two (2) weeks in advance the original method of payment. Cash will be refunded by check of the date a program begins or forty-eight (48) hours before and is issued to the person listed as the primary guardian of the Parks and Recreation meetings to discuss any household account. Refunds for children linked to more than special accommodations which are necessary. one household account will be issued to the primary guardian Individuals with disabilities may register for any of the household account in which the class registration was program offered by the Lacey Parks and Recreation originally processed. Department provided program requirements can be met and the safety of other program participants is not affected. Disclaimer Accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Unless otherwise specifically noted, the programs listed in this brochure are NOT school sponsored activities. The North Gender Equity Policy Thurston Public Schools has neither reviewed nor approved The City of Lacey does not discriminate against any person on the sponsoring organization or its programs, personnel, the basis of sex in the operation, conduct, or administration of and activities announced in this catalog. The sponsoring community athletic programs or sports facilities. Any citizen organization and participants agree to protect, indemnify, and who feels she or he has been the victim of discriminatory hold harmless the District, its board of directors, employees, treatment in violation of this policy should report this concern and agents, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, to the Parks and Recreation Director, the Regional Athletic expenses or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed Complex Facility Manager, or the Recreation Supervisor of to the organization, or its programs, personnel, and activities. Physical Activities, for appropriate investigation. Permission to distribute this brochure through the schools
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Ken Balsley, Chair • Troy Kirby, Vice Chair Sarah Daniels • Madison Miller • Erwin Vidallon • Aram Wheeler 46 3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER
GET Browse through our programs, either with Connected this catalog or online at www.ci.lacey.wa.us Registration opens Wed., May 23, 6:00 am
ONLINE Register and pay online (with Visa or MasterCard). Go to www.ci.lacey.wa.us, click on Recreation Programs and click the link, Online Registration! Call us before May 23 to receive your Username and Password, to set up a new account, or to make sure your account information is current. 1Please 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- In registration (with a Visa or person experience, MasterCard) on Wednesday, visit us at Lacey City May 23, 6:00 am – 5:00 pm. Hall! We will be happy We suggest on-line registration to assist you from as the speediest registration tool, but 6:00 am – 5:00 pm on Wednesday, we’re2 happy to assist you by phone as well! 3May 23. After May 23, you can visit Thank you in advance for your patience. We us during regular office hours, apologize that even though all of our phone Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. lines will be open and staffed, you still may We can accept cash, check, Visa, or experience a wait as we assist each customer MasterCard at our office. in the order the call is received. After May 23, please call us during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. May
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS 1 2 5 Call before May 23 if you need to set up a Username and 3 4 6 Password for online registration. 7 8 9 10 11 12 If the program you wanted is already full, ask to be put 13 14 15 16 17 18 on our waitlist. 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 2629 2730 28 2931 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 47 City of Lacey 420 College St SE Lacey, WA 98503