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Summit Activities Center...... 6 Registration Information...... 7 City of Yankton Staff Listing...... 7 Youth & Community Organizations...... 8 page 44 Aquatics Pool Information...... 9 Swim Lessons...... 10 Fun Night at the Summit...... 11 Fine Arts Clay Classes...... 12 Art Classes...... 13 page 36 page 42 Studio Art Center Offerings...... 14 NFAA Art Offerings...... 16 Yankton Area Arts Offerings...... 18 Sports Performing Arts Kickball...... 34 Drama...... 20 Dodgeball...... 34 Color Guard...... 21 Volleyball...... 34 Dance & Music...... 21 Track...... 34 Academy of Dance Offerings...... 22 Football...... 34 The Green Room Dance Studio Offerings...... 23 Tennis...... 35 Cooking...... 24 Running Club...... 35 Gymnastics...... 36 Educational Classes Basketball Camp...... 36 American Heart Association...... 26 Daddy/Mommy and Me Soccer...... 36 Mad Scientist Camp...... 26 Sport Performance Training & Conditioning...... 36 RTEC Classes...... 27 NFAA Shooting Sports...... 37 Library Programs...... 28 Bowling...... 37 Southeast Job Link offerings...... 28 Safety City...... 29 Day Camps...... 38 Physical Activity Special Events & Activities...... 40 Fitness Classes...... 30 Parks and Trails Special Needs Children...... 30 Facility Rentals...... 43 Self Defense...... 31 Parks...... 44 Zumba for Kids...... 31 Map of Yankton...... 45 Golf...... 32 Trails...... 46

CITY OF YANKTON DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Yankton Department of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life (social, cultural, educational and physical well-being) for the citizens of Yankton and the surrounding area through responsible, innovative and cost-effective creation, maintenance and management of high quality parks, facilities, programs and community special events.

COVER PHOTO BY BERNIE HUNHOFF WWW.CITYOFYANKTON.ORG 5 he Summit Activities Center, 1801 Summit St., features an indoor pool, water slide, two gymnasiums, three multi-purpose rooms, cardiovascular equipment, multi-station weights, free weights and locker facilities. The center also offers a Tcomplete schedule of fitness classes and adult sports leagues, including volleyball, co-ed dodgeball, basketball and co-ed softball. For details visitwww.cityofyankton.org .

WEIGHTS & FITNESS FITNESS CLASSES Two lanes for walking, jogging and running surround our Fitness classes are available for SAC members and visitors us- upstairs facility. Fourteen times around the track equals ing a daily pass. Classes include water aerobics, yoga, Workout one mile. Our weight and fitness room features a large se- Express, Early Bird Boot Camp, Zumba®, Power Abs, Tabata, lection of cardiovascular equipment: steppers, rowing ma- Prime Time for Seniors and more. chines, stationary bicycles, treadmills, elliptical machines EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATIONS and Adaptive Motion Trainers (AMT). Choose from a Staff members offer free monthly demonstrations of all weight complete inventory of free weights, dumbbells, exercise and fitness equipment. Demonstrations are open to all SAC stations and selectorized weights to meet every fitness members. Youth members are encouraged to take this class, goal. Staff is available during evening hours and through- but you must be at least 12 years old to use the SAC weight out the day on weekends for supervision and assistance. and fitness area. COURTS HOURS OF OPERATION Two gymnasiums are available at the Summit. The main gym Summer Hours (beginning May 16, 2015) has three courts and seats 3,400 spectators. The auxiliary gym Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. also has three courts and is available for open gym or one of Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the city’s many recreation leagues. Fall & Winter Hours (beginning September 8, 2015) POOL Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Summit Center features a zero-depth, 218,000-gallon, sev- Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. en-lane pool with a 134-foot water slide and fountain. Open swim times are available along with water aerobics, Red Cross For more information and rates, visit the center at 1801 Sum- swim lessons and adult lap swimming. mit St., www.cityofyankton.org or call 668-5234.

6 HOW TO REGISTER www.cityofyankton.org (Click on “Recreation Programs — Online Registration”)

n just minutes, you can view a list of classes and activities, register and sub- mit your payment on our website. It’s quick and easy, and you’ll receive im- Imediate confirmation via email. ONLINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION • No lines, no waiting! Any computer with web access, anywhere, anytime! DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND • Simply follow on-screen instructions. RECREATION STAFF AND BOARD • All online payments must be paid with a major credit or debit card (Discover City Manager: Amy Nelson 668-5221 card not accepted). [email protected] • Summit Activities Center members may register at the Summit on Monday, Director of Parks and Recreation: Todd R. Larson 668-5231 April 20 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. [email protected] • Online registration for summer programs will begin on Tuesday, April 21 at Recreation Superintendent: 11 a.m. for the general public. Tracey Grotenhuis 668-5234 [email protected] • If you do not have access to a computer, walk-in registration is available at the Recreation Coordinator: Brittany Orr Summit Activities Center for summer programs and activities starting Tues- 668-5234, [email protected] day, April 21 at 11 a.m. Recreation Office Specialist: Shelly Moderegger 668-5234 OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION [email protected] Recreation Receptionist: Sarah Hochstein HEALTH HISTORY INFORMATION Please notify instructors if your child 668-5234, [email protected] has a health condition that may require medical care. Department Secretary: Chasity McHenry 668-5231, [email protected] REFUND POLICY All refunds must be requested within 5 working days prior Park Superintendent: Jim Snook 668-5233 to the start of a program. Refunds are subject to a $5 administrative fee. Please or 668-5231, [email protected] allow up to 6 weeks for processing. Park Maintenance: Brian Frick, John Gleich, Bob Snyder PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE Please be aware that staff does photograph recre- Mike VanWinkle and Joe Simenson ation program participants and visitors at parks, the golf course and the Summit Marne Creek Maintenance: Bob Wuebben 668-5233 or 668-5231 Activities Center. These photos may be used for publicity purposes and may Urban Forestry Specialist: Lisa Kortan appear in the Parks and Recreation Guide, Parks and Recreation newsletter or 668-5233 or 668-5231 other marketing publications. Also, please note that if you have photos of fam- [email protected] ily participating in recreation programs that you would like to donate to the Cemetery Sexton: Chris Bornitz 668-5231 Department of Parks and Recreation for publicity purposes, bring them to the PGA Course Manager: Kevin Doby 668-5205, [email protected] Summit Activities Center or email to [email protected]. Asst. Clubhouse Manager: Jim Gevens 668-5205 NOTICE The City of Yankton reserves the right to make any necessary changes Course Superintendent: to the information printed in this publication. Rockie Wampol 668-5209 Head Greens Keeper: Doug Jensen 668-5209 Park Advisory Board Members: Tom Nelson, Lola Harens, Carson Schott, DID YOU KNOW? SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE Dave Spencer, Darcie Briggs and Bryan Schoenfelder Don’t let cost keep your child from participating in our summer programs. City Commission Representative: Scholarship applications are available at the Summit Activities Center or Craig Sommer online at www.cityofyankton.org. Children qualifying for a scholarship re- Golf Advisory Board Members: ceive one swim lesson and one city-sponsored summer program per session. Kim Auch, Adam Maska, (Yankton summer pool passes are excluded from the scholarship program.) Warren Erickson, Dick Erickson, Dan Kortan and Mike Brinkerhoff Call 668-5234 for more information. If fees are not a problem, consider donating to help grow our summer City Commission Representative: Jake Hoffner youth programs. Your financial gift will help fund scholarships for families experiencing financial hardship. WWW.CITYOFYANKTON.ORG 7 NON-PROFIT YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM The Sertoma Club is proud to sponsor and support youth 610 Summit, Yankton • 665-3898 flag football in Yankton. www.dakotaterritorialmuseum.org [email protected] SOUTH DAKOTA JUNIOR FOOTBALL Contact: Heidi or Crystal PO Box 253, Yankton Season Dates: Open 7 days a week www.sdjuniorfootball.com May 1-September 30, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. [email protected] Saturday & Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Contact: Becky Souchek at (402) 460-7928 or October 1-April 30, Monday-Sunday 12-4 p.m. [email protected] June 6, 2015 Annual Riverboats, Roads & Rails Event Season Dates: August-November Age: Grades 3-6 MISSOURI NATIONAL RECREATIONAL RIVER/ Registration: Monday, April 27, 5-7 p.m. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 508 E. Second Street, Yankton • 665-0209 Both at the Summit Activities Center. www.nps.gov/mnrr Regular season consists of six games. Playoff games will fol- Contact: Dugan Smith at 665-0209 Ext. 28 low. Regular season games are played in Yankton on Sunday afternoons. SERTOMA YOUTH BASEBALL PO Box 684, Yankton • www.yanktonbaseball.com YANKTON AREA ICE ASSOCIATION-YAIA [email protected] 901 Whiting Drive, PO Box 235, Yankton • 665-0229 Season Dates: June & July www.yanktonice.org • [email protected] Age: 5-13 Contact: Kendra Bakke - Registrar at 661-6138 Registration Deadline: May 1 Season Dates: October 1, 2015-March 31, 2016 The Sertoma Club is proud to sponsor and support youth Age: 4+ baseball in Yankton. Registration Deadline: September 30 Register for 2015-2016 hockey, figure skating and learn- SERTOMA YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL to-skate programs starting April 1. Boys, girls and co-ed PO Box 332, Yankton programs ages 4 and up. The rink is also available for rent www.yanktonyouthfootball.com for private parties October through March. [email protected] Contact: Becky Souchek at (402) 460-7928 If you are interested in featuring your non-profit youth Season Dates: September & October organization in future publications, please contact the Age: Grades 1-2 Summit Activities Center at 668-5234. Registration is available at the Summit Activities Center, 1801 Summit St., on Monday, April 27, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration deadline is July 31.

8 AQUATICS

SUMMIT ACTIVITIES CENTER INDOOR POOL FAMILY/ADULT SWIM Thursday and Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Memorial Park OPEN SWIM HOURS (May 16-September 4, 2015) Municipal Pool will be open to families. Children must be su- Monday/Wednesday/Friday 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. pervised by a parent/adult (18 or older) at all times. Flotation In the event that Memorial Park Municipal Pool is closed due devices will be allowed with the following requirements: flota- to inclement weather, the Summit Activities Center Pool may be tion devices must be appropriate size for user, and no air mat- open for additional open swim. tresses or vehicle inner tubes will be allowed. SUMMER ADULT LAP SWIM The Summit Activities Center offers lap swimming during SPECIAL AQUATICS EVENTS regular business hours. One lane is available at all times for “BUCK NIGHTS” AT MEMORIAL lap swimming for adults 18 years and older. Regular admission Every Wednesday and Saturday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Me- rates apply. morial Park Municipal Pool admission will just be a “buck” or $1. Bring friends or family from out of town and take advan- BIRTHDAYS AND PRIVATE POOL RENTALS tage of these discounted nights. The Summit Activities Center pool and meeting rooms are available during open swim hours to rent for birthday or pri- YANKTON INVITATIONAL SWIM MEET vate parties. For further information on rentals and pool avail- The Swim Meet is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, ability, call 668-5234. June 21 at the Memorial Park Municipal Pool. Due to the swim meet, the pool will be closed Friday, June 19 at 4 p.m. through MEMORIAL PARK MUNICIPAL OUTDOOR POOL Sunday, June 21 and will re-open on Monday, June 22 at 12:30 The Memorial Park Municipal Pool will open at 12:30 p.m. on p.m. The Summit Activities Center Pool will be available for Friday, May 29, weather permitting, and close for the season open swim times during the Memorial Pool closure. on Wednesday, August 19. Memorial Park Municipal Pool has 4TH OF JULY SWIM CARNIVAL heated water maintained at approximately 80°F. Season pool Cool off at the FREE annual swim carnival held at the Memo- passes will be available at the Summit Activities Center prior to rial Park Municipal Pool from 12:30-4 p.m. on Saturday, July opening day and at the pool bathhouse after opening day. The 4. The event, sponsored by First Dakota National Bank and the pool will not be open if the air temperature is below 65°F by 12 Department of Parks and Recreation, will include races, a coin p.m. Closings will be announced on local radio stations KYNT, dive, watermelon and crafts. WNAX and KVHT. The Memorial Park Municipal Pool tele- phone number is 260-2005. LATE NIGHT FOR TEENS Teen nights at Memorial Park Municipal Pool feature music, Memorial Park Municipal Pool Daily Hours games, contests, pizza and pop for middle and high school stu- 12:30 p.m.-8 p.m. dents only! Cost is $2 per student per night (summer season SUMMER SEASON POOL PASS swim passes do not include teen night). The City of Yankton offers a season pool pass that includes June 12, 8-10 p.m. HELLO! Sweet Summertime! Swim under admission to both the Summit Activities Center Indoor Pool the stars with your friends at the first teen night of the summer. and the Memorial Park Municipal Outdoor Pool only during Surprises, food and fun will complete the evening. scheduled open swim times. Passes are valid from May 1-Au- July 10, 8-10 p.m. Keep Calm and Lay in the Sun. Dance the gust 31. Season pass rates are: night away with great music and a pizza party. August 14, 8-10 p.m. The Tan Will Fade, but the Memories Family (Immediate Family Only)* $90 Last Forever. School starts in a few days. Join the fun and enter Individuals $45 to win the final belly flop and hoop shoot contest of the year.

SAC Summer Pool Pass Discount (must be purchased at SAC) FAMILY NIGHT SPECIALS Family (Immediate Family Only)* $70 June 14, 6-8 p.m. Who’s Ready For SUMMER? The water is Individuals $35 warm and ready for swimming! Bring your family and experi- DAILY PASSES** ence all the fun that Memorial Pool offers. This night is FREE Family (Immediate Family Only)* $10 for the whole family! Family Night rules apply. Adults (18 & over) $6 August 16, 6-8 p.m. Back to School Round-Up. Bring school Youth (17 & under) $5 supply donations and the whole family swims for FREE.

* Immediate family includes father, mother or guardian and children age 18 or under or meeting full-time undergraduate college 9 requirements. **Anyone entering the Memorial Park Municipal Pool will be required to purchase a daily pass. AQUATICS

RED CROSS SWIM LESSON LEVELS The Department of Parks and Recreation offers swimming lessons for Aqua Tots, Pre-School, Level I, Level II, Level III, Level IV, Level V and Level VI as described:

Aqua Tots: This program must have a Level III: Stroke Development — Must parent or trusted adult in the water with have passed Level II certificate/skills. each child 2 to 5 years of age. This course builds on skills from Level II with additional guided practice. Pre-School: This class is for swimmers age 4 and 5. Swimmers learn beginning Level IV: Stroke Improvement — water exploration skills and water safety. Must have passed Level III certificate/ skills. This course develops confidence Level I: Introduction to Water Skills in strokes learned and improves other — The objective of Level I is to help stu- aquatic skills. dents feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. Students learn Level V: Stroke Refinement — Must elementary water skills and build upon have passed Level IV certificate/skills. them as they progress through the levels. This course provides further coordina- tion and refinement of strokes. Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills greater distances. Level VI concentrates — Must have passed Level I certificate/ Level VI: Swimming and Skill Pro- on fitness swimming and lifeguard read- skills. This course builds on the funda- ficiency — Must have passed Level V iness, which focuses on preparing stu- mental skills and teaches to float with- certificate/skills. This course polishes dents to participate in more advanced out support. Learn basic self-help rescue strokes so students swim with ease, ef- courses, such as Water Safety Instructor skills. ficiency, power and smoothness over and Lifeguard Training.

SUMMIT ACTIVITIES CENTER SWIM LESSONS The Summit Activities Center offers two sessions of American Red Cross swimming lessons for the summer.

SESSION I (May 26-June 25) SESSION II (July 7-August 6) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center Pool LOCATION: Summit Activities Center Pool DAY: Tuesdays & Thursdays DAY: Tuesdays & Thursdays FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax

2:45-3:20 p.m. 5-5:35 p.m. 7:15-7:50 p.m. 2:45-3:20 p.m. 5-5:35 p.m. 7:15-7:50 p.m. Aqua Tots (1779) Aqua Tots (1781) Level I (1787) Aqua Tots (1811) Aqua Tots (1813) Level I (1819) Pre School (1801) Pre School (1803) Level II (1792) Pre School (1833) Pre School (1835) Level II (1824) Level II (1788) Level II (1790) Level III (1797) Level II (1820) Level II (1822) Level III (1829) 3:30-4:05 p.m. 5:45-6:20 p.m. Level IV (1800) 3:30-4:05 p.m. 5:45-6:20 p.m. Level IV (1832) Pre School (1780) Aqua Tots (1782) Pre School (1812) Aqua Tots (1814) Level I (1783) Level I (1784) Level I (1815) Level I (1816) Level II (1789) Level II (1791) Level II (1821) Level II (1823) Level III (1793) Level III (1795) Level III (1825) Level III (1827) 4:15-4:50 p.m. 6:30-7:05 p.m. 4:15-4:50 p.m. 6:30-7:05 p.m. Pre School (1802) Level I (1785) Pre School (1834) Level I (1817) Level I (1786) Level III (1796) Level I (1818) Level III (1828) Level III (1794) Level IV (1798) Level III (1826) Level IV (1830) Level IV (1799) Level IV (1831) 10 Classes on this page are offered through the Parks and Recreation department. AQUATICS

DID YOU KNOW? THE SUMMIT ACTIVITIES CENTER POOL HOLDS 218,000 GALLONS.

MEMORIAL PARK POOL SWIM LESSONS The Memorial Pool offers three sessions of American Red Cross swimming lessons for the summer. Classes will be held Monday through Friday and will run for two weeks.

SESSION I (June 15-June 26) SESSION II (July 6-July 17) SESSION III (July 20-July 31) LOCATION: Memorial Park Pool LOCATION: Memorial Park Pool LOCATION: Memorial Park Pool DAY: Monday-Friday DAY: Monday-Friday DAY: Monday-Friday FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax

9:45-10:20 a.m. 11:15-11:50 a.m. 9:45-10:20 a.m. 11:15-11:50 a.m. 9:45-10:20 a.m. 11:15-11:50 a.m. Level I (1853) Level I (1855) Level I (1889) Level I (1891) Level I (1892) Level I (1894) Level II (1856) Level II (1858) Level II (1895) Level II (1897) Level II (1898) Level II (1900) Level III (1859) Level III (1861) Level III (1901) Level III (1903) Level III (1904) Level III (1906) Level IV (1862) Level IV (1863) Level IV (1907) Level IV (1908) Level IV (1909) Level IV (1910) Level V (1911) Level VI (1914) Level V (1864) Level VI (1866) 10:30-11:05 a.m. 10:30-11:05 a.m. 10:30-11:05 a.m. Level I (1893) Level I (1854) Level I (1890) Level II (1899) Level II (1857) Level II (1896) Level III (1905) Level III (1860) Level III (1902) Level V (1912) Level V (1865) Level V (1913) Level VI (1867) Level VI (1915)

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN AT THE SUMMIT don’t forget to send their swimsuit and If your child loves pizza, games, swimming towel. Class size: 25. and crafts — and you need some quiet time LOCATION: Summit Activities Center — sign your child up for Friday Night Fun DAY: Friday, June 19 at the Summit Activities Center. Pizza and TIME: 5-7:30 p.m. (1916) juice will be provided. Participants can AGE: 5-12 swim in the SAC pool. Please make sure FEE: $10 plus tax your child is a proficient swimmer and

Classes on this page are offered through the Parks and Recreation department. WWW.CITYOFYANKTON.ORG 11 FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS

CLAY CLASS LEVELS

CLAY I Learn the basic techniques of clay construction by creating fun projects! Learn to make a magnet, pinch pots, pinch box, drop pot, your name on a slab and more in this enjoyable beginner’s class. Clay I is for children 7 years and up. CLAY IV CLAY II In this new class designed for advanced clay students, partici- Participants learn advanced techniques of clay construction pants create monsters, animals, open-mouthed creatures and by creating unique projects! Learn to make a mask, bowl-in- large pinch pots. Clay IV is for children 8 years and up. Par- a-bowl, coil pots, red clay and a slab in a bowl. Clay II is for ticipants must have completed one session of Clay I, Clay II and children 7 years and up. Participants must have completed one Clay III. session of Clay I. POTTER’S WHEEL CLAY III Participants gain practical experience using the wheel as well Students learn new techniques of clay construction by creating as concepts in glazing and painting projects. Class will be lim- one-of-a-kind projects! Create a box with a lid, Tube Dudes, ited to 6 participants. Potter’s Wheel is for children 8 years and food and mugs! Clay III is for children 8 years and up. Partici- up. Must have taken two sessions of Clay I, Clay II, Clay III or pants must have completed one session of Clay I and Clay II. Clay IV.

CLAY CLASSES All classes are held in the Yankton High School Art Room with a limit of 15 participants per class. Par- ticipants may access the YHS Art Room by driving behind the Summit Activities Center and going to entrance #21. All participants need to bring an empty shoe box and an old T-shirt on the first day of class.

SESSION I (June 1-June 25) SESSION II (July 6-July 16) LOCATION: Yankton High School Art Room This two-week session will be Monday through Thursday. CLAY I CLAY III LOCATION: Yankton High School Art Room DAY: Monday & Wednesday DAY: Monday & Wednesday CLAY I CLAY III TIME: 9-9:50 a.m. (1804) TIME: 12-12:50 p.m. (1808) DAY: Monday-Thursday DAY: Monday-Thursday 10-10:50 a.m. (1805) AGE: 8+ TIME: 9-9:50 a.m. (1837) TIME: 11-11:50 a.m. (1839) AGE: 7+ FEE: $25 plus tax AGE: 7+ AGE: 8+ FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax CLAY IV CLAY II DAY: Tuesday CLAY II CLAY IV DAY: Monday & Wednesday TIME: 10-11:50 a.m. (1809) DAY: Monday-Thursday DAY: Monday-Thursday TIME: 11-11:50 a.m. (1806) AGE: 8+ TIME: 10-10:50 a.m. (1838) TIME: 12-12:50 p.m. (1840) AGE: 7+ FEE: $25 plus tax AGE: 7+ AGE: 8+ FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax POTTER’S WHEEL DAY: Tuesday & Thursday DAY: Thursday TIME: 9-9:50 a.m. (1807) TIME: 10-11:50 a.m. (1810) AGE: 7+ 12-1:50 p.m. (1836) FEE: $25 plus tax AGE: 8+ FEE: $30 plus tax

12 Classes on this page are offered through the Parks and Recreation department. FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS

DID YOU KNOW? ART CLASS LEVELS HOW YANKTON WAS NAMED Native Americans followed the Missouri Art I River to their destinations centuries ago. Participants learn basic art techniques while creating fun, age-appro- They named the land “E-Hank-Ton-Wan” priate projects such as a finger painted handprint animal, tissue paper meaning “people of the end village.” picture, handprint calendar, painted flower pot, water color with salt Without the Missouri, Yankton might not and button trees. exist. The river brought steamboats and their captains to Yankton. Steamboats Art II not only brought color and expansion In this progressive art class, participants improve their artistic talents to the budding town, they also brought with projects that involve string stamps, splat monsters, canvas acrylic technology and skilled people. In 1984, painting, cool name designs and blow-through straw art. Participants Yanktonians honored the town’s rich his- tory and held the first Riverboat Days at are recommended to have taken a previous art class. Riverside Park. Don and Madeline Binder Art III were named the festival’s first captain Participants will love this new, advanced art class while learning inno- and belle. Riverboat Days is now held an- vative art techniques and making creative, cool projects. Participants nually the third full weekend in August. will make dot drawings, yarn pictures, tissue paper balloon bowls, metal indentation drawings, their name in 3D and more. Participants are recommended to have taken a previous art class.

ART CLASSES All classes are held in the Yankton High School Art Room with a lim- it of 15 participants per class. Participants may access the YHS Art Room by driving behind the Summit Activities Center and going to entrance #21. All participants need to bring an empty shoe box and an old T-shirt on the first day of class.

SESSION II (July 20-July 31) This two-week session will be Monday through Friday. LOCATION: Yankton High School Art Room DID YOU KNOW?

Art I Art III THE MEAD BUILDING DAY: Monday-Friday DAY: Monday-Friday IS BEING RESTORED TIME: 9-9:50 a.m. (1841) TIME: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1843) Many buildings on the old Human Ser- AGE: 7+ AGE: 9+ vices Center campus have been torn FEE: $30 plus tax FEE: $35 plus tax down since a new hospital opened in 1996. But the Mead Building, the grand- Art II est, is being saved thanks to the Yankton DAY: Monday-Friday County Historical Society. The Dakota TIME: 10-10:50 a.m. (1842) Territorial Museum will begin relocat- AGE: 7+ ing to the three-story Sioux quartzite FEE: $30 plus tax building in 2018. The neoclassical build- ing was completed in 1909, boasting a marble staircase, broad verandas and terrazzo floors. Many of its original de- tails will be restored.

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STUDIO ART CENTER ARTS AND CRAFT CLASSES MIXED MEDIA CLASS Studio Art Center is offering numerous art classes in their new location at 608 ages 4-8 (Intermediate) W. Eighth St., in Yankton. Each class takes artists through a series of projects or This second stage, one-hour arts and crafts lessons of their creative choice. Classes are kept small for a better teacher-student class takes students into more advanced ratio. Before summer session begins, students may visit the studio to select their projects where they can make 3-D scenes, projects. Our new Arts & Crafts section offers new boys craft choices. Three differ- create novelty animals, paint small wood ent classes are offered from beginning to intermediate and more advanced levels. pieces and other 3-D projects, jewelry and Fine Arts students use the Eighth Street entrance. Crafts students enter at the back shell art. If they paint pictures on canvas, door accessible through the alley. Three levels of classes are available for students they will need to provide a small canvas. who want to focus on drawing or painting. Call 665-4686 to sign your child up for Other painting supplies provided. Visit the one FREE visit before school is out, or visit the website below to learn about avail- studio or www.studioartcenter.com to see able classes and projects. All courses take place in the Studio Art Center, 608 W. projects the students can choose. Call 665- Eighth St., 665-4686 or 665-0954. www.studioartcenter.com. 4686 to make project choices. Class size: 5.

MIXED MEDIA CLASS ages 3-7 (Beginners) SESSION I (June 1-June 26) Explore a variety of fun art mediums and learn a diversity of artistic expression! LOCATION: Studio Art Center This 50-minute class includes use of colored pencil, markers, 3-D art, paint- FEE: $32 plus tax ing, jewelry, shell art, mobiles, creating crafty critters and woodcrafts. Students DAY: Monday select from 20 projects when they come for their FREE intro visit. Supplies are TIME: 3-4 p.m. (2030) provided. Visit studio or website to view art/craft choices. (Children close to 3 years old may attend.) Class size: 5. DAY: Tuesday TIME: 10:40-11:40 a.m. (2031) SESSION I (June 1-June 26) SESSION II (July 6-July 31) LOCATION: Studio Art Center LOCATION: Studio Art Center DAY: Thursday FEE: $30 plus tax FEE: $30 plus tax TIME: 9:30-10:30 a.m. (2032) 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (2033) DAY: Monday DAY: Monday TIME:12:45-1:35 p.m. (2025) TIME: 12:45-1:35 p.m. (2057) SESSION II (July 6-July 30) 1:45-2:35 p.m. (2026) 1:45-2:35 p.m. (2058) LOCATION: Studio Art Center FEE: $32 plus tax DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday TIME: 9:30-10:20 a.m. (2041) TIME: 9:30-10:20 a.m. (2062) DAY: Monday TIME: 3-4 p.m. (2064) DAY: Wednesday DAY: Wednesday TIME: 9:30-10:20 a.m. (2027) TIME: 9:30-10:20 a.m. (2059) DAY: Tuesday 2:45-3:35 p.m. (2028) 2:45-3:35 p.m. (2060) TIME: 10:40-11:40 a.m. (2065)

DAY: Friday DAY: Friday DAY: Thursday TIME: 10-10:50 a.m. (2042) TIME: 10-10:50 a.m. (2063) TIME: 9:30-10:30 a.m. (2066) 11:10 a.m.-12 p.m. (2029) 11:10 a.m.-12 p.m. (2061) 11-12 p.m. (2067)

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MIXED MEDIA CLASS ages 5-11 (Advanced) The third stage, 75-minute arts and crafts class allows students to make small dolls and other characters, diora- mas, learn to weave, create 3-D scenes and novelty animals, paint small wood pieces and larger projects such as bird- houses, cars, planes and trucks, create jewelry, shell art and make cardboard rocket ships. Those who want to do paintings will need to provide a small canvas. Most other craft materials are provided. Visit the studio or www.stu- dioartcenter.com to see projects that students can choose. Call 665-4686 to make project choices. Class size: 5. DRAWING & PAINTING ages 6-12 SESSION I (June 2-June 26) Advancing artists who want to focus on fine arts can learn professional level art LOCATION: Studio Art Center skills in drawing, advanced illustration, and painting (watercolor and acrylics). FEE: $35 plus tax This in-depth, 90-minute class hones skills of blending pencil shades and col- DAY: Tuesday ors, creating highlights, shadows and distancing backgrounds to make an im- TIME: 2:15-3:30 p.m. (2034) age pop out effectively. Those who choose to focus on painting skills will learn advanced techniques for painting their choice of wildlife, flowers, trees, water, DAY: Friday sunsets and all other landscape varieties. Students make their own choices of TIME: 12:45-2 p.m. (2035) what they work on. Painters must provide canvas boards. Class size: 5.

SESSION II (July 7-July 31) SESSION I (June 2-June 27) SESSION II (July 7-July 30) LOCATION: Studio Art Center LOCATION: Studio Art Center LOCATION: Studio Art Center FEE: $35 plus tax FEE: $40 plus tax FEE: $40 plus tax

DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday TIME: 2:15-3:30 p.m. (2068) TIME: 3:45-5:15 p.m. (2022) TIME: 3:45-5:15 p.m. (2054)

DAY: Friday DAY: Wednesday DAY: Wednesday TIME: 12:45-2 p.m. (2069) TIME: 12:45-2:15 p.m. (2023) TIME: 12:45-2:15 p.m. (2055)

DAY: Thursday DAY: Thursday TIME: 2:30-4 p.m. (2024) TIME: 2:30-4 p.m. (2056)

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ADVANCED DRAWING & PAINTING ages 8 and up (Intermediate) NFAA ARTS CLASSES Advancing fine arts students who want to develop greater skills in drawing Explore creative ways to express your- and painting will learn techniques of the Impressionist masters and contem- self through art. The NFAA is offer- porary artists. Abstract expressionism and fantasy art themes are also intro- ing fine art and craft classes for all duced. Students make their own choices of subject matter, which include but age levels. All courses take place at are not limited to wildlife, landscape, sunsets, people and floral scenes. Paint- the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery ers must provide a canvas board. Class size: 5. Complex, 800 Archery Lane.

SESSION I (June 1-June 26) SESSION II (July 6-July 31) A HOUSE FOR YOU AND ME LOCATION: Studio Art Center LOCATION: Studio Art Center Bring your kids or grandkids to FEE: $40 plus tax FEE: $40 plus tax build a fort, castle, even a princess playhouse! We will use recycled ma- DAY: Monday DAY: Monday terials and markers or paint to deco- TIME: 4-5:30 p.m. (2013) TIME: 4-5:30 p.m. (2044) rate the houses. Enhance your play- DAY: Wednesday DAY: Wednesday time with the little ones, making for TIME: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (2014) TIME: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (2045) a stronger bond and a fun, relaxing 3:45-5:15 p.m. (2015) 3:45-5:15 p.m. (2046) morning.

DAY: Thursday DAY: Thursday Saturday, June 20 (2120) TIME: 12:45-2:15 p.m. (2016) TIME: 12:45-2:15 p.m. (2047) Saturday, July 11 (2121) 4-5:30 p.m. (2043) 4-5:30 p.m. (2049) LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane DAY: Friday DAY: Friday TIME: 10:30-11:30 a.m. TIME: 2:15-3:45 p.m. (2017) TIME: 2:15-3:45 p.m. (2048) AGE: 3-7 FEE: $20 plus tax

DESIGNING MURALS Using stencils, collaging, painting and drawing, students will learn to ADVANCED STUDIO PAINTING ages 9 and up (Advanced) paint on a large scale. We will focus Advanced fine arts students with previous painting experience who want to on creating a mural that tells a story develop greater skills in advanced painting methods will create a painting of or inspires others, or just something their choice. Many new techniques will be introduced for success in realistic decorative. portrayals of wildlife themes, landscapes, seascapes, oil portraits and flowers. Students choose their own subject matter. Canvas board must be provided. SESSION I (June 16-July 7) Students create paintings for gallery display and may create prints of their LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton paintings to sell. Class size: 5. Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane DAY: Tuesday SESSION I (June 2-June 26) SESSION II (July 7-July 31) TIME: 3:30-5 p.m. (2122) LOCATION: Studio Art Center LOCATION: Studio Art Center AGE: 13+ FEE: $40 plus tax FEE: $40 plus tax FEE: $30 plus tax DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday SESSION II (July 14-August 4) TIME: 12:30-2 p.m. (2018) TIME: 12:30-2 p.m. (2050) LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton 5:15-6:45 p.m. (2019) 5:15-6:45 p.m. (2051) Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane DAY: Friday DAY: Friday DAY: Tuesday TIME: 4-5:30 p.m. (2020) TIME: 4-5:30 p.m. (2052) TIME: 3:30-5 p.m. (2123) 5:30-7 p.m. (2021) 5:30-7 p.m. (2053) AGE: 13+ FEE: $30 plus tax

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EXPLORING PAINTING This class is for students who would like to explore different types of paint, along with creative ways to combine them or incorporate other INTRO TO ART AND DESIGN materials for a mixed media effect. Students can create whatever they would like in this studio-based class. The mater- We will be using watercolor, acrylic, ials are endless and the projects vary from wire sculpture to painting and drawing. oil pastels and ink washes. We will learn to express ideas utilizing the elements and principles of design.

SESSION I (June 16-July 7) SESSION I (June 16-July 7) SESSION II (July 14-August 4) LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday TIME: 9:15-10:15 a.m. (2114) TIME: 9:15-10:15 a.m. (2115) TIME: 10:30-11:30 a.m. (2116) AGE: 4-7 AGE: 4-7 AGE: 5-9 FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax

DAY: Tuesday TIME: 1-2:30 p.m. (2117) MIXED MEDIA FOR ADULTS AGE: 10+ There are a variety of ways to make art, and this course will help you explore the FEE: $30 plus tax different objects and craft materials that can be incorporated into a work of art. We will use recycled magazines, paint, old jewelry, wire and anything else you SESSION II (July 14-August 4) bring. Some supplies will be furnished. LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane SESSION I (June 18-July 9) SESSION II (July 16-August 6) LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton DAY: Tuesday Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane TIME: 10:30-11:30 a.m. (2118) DAY: Thursday DAY: Thursday AGE: 5-9 TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. (2110) TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. (2111) FEE: $25 plus tax AGE: 18+ AGE: 18+ FEE: $32 plus tax FEE: $32 plus tax DAY: Tuesday TIME: 1-2:30 p.m. (2119) AGE: 10+ PAINTING FOR ADULTS FEE: $30 plus tax This course is designed for anyone looking to experiment with different painting media and mixed media techniques. We will be working with found imagery as well as non-objectively in order to focus on how you can allow the mediums to DID YOU KNOW? enhance the imagery. We will supply the paint and canvas, but ask that students WHAT G.A.R. STANDS FOR bring their own photos and found objects to incorporate into the paintings. Yankton’s G.A.R. Hall at 508 Doug- las was constructed in 1887 as the SESSION I (June 16-July 7) SESSION II (July 14-August 4) home of the Phil Kearney Post No. 7 of the Grand Army of the Re- LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton public, an organization for Union Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane veterans of the Civil War. The hall DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday is now home to the Yankton Area TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. (2108) TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. (2109) Arts Association. They purchased AGE: 18+ AGE: 18+ it in 1999 for a mere dollar. FEE: $32 plus tax FEE: $32 plus tax

Classes on this page are offered through an outside agency. WWW.CITYOFYANKTON.ORG 17 FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS YAA KIDS STUDIO: HOW ART WORKS YAA KIDS STUDIO: CREATING COMICS Young artists will discover How Art Works in Students create a 1-2 page comic in this class at Yankton Area Arts. Jessi this fun and exciting Kids Studio session spon- Koch takes students through the process of creating comic pages from sored by Yankton Area Arts! Sue Hill and Isau- script writing to final inking during three Saturday courses. Please come ra Solis teach fundamental art concepts of line, prepared with ideas for a script and notes about characters and locations. balance, texture, unity, focal point, movement You can modify an existing story or write your own. Use visual language and contrast through exploratory drawing and in your script because we will use it to fill our panels with imagery. Try to painting techniques. This class includes indoor keep dialog between characters short. The more prepared you are the fast- and outdoor adventures for artistic inspiration. er we can get to the drawing and inking! Follow these links for informa- Class size: 16. tion on script writing: www.creativecomicart.com/writing-comics.html or www.comicbookscriptarchive.com/archive/panel-1/how-to-format-a- SESSION I (June 4-June 26) comic-script. Class size: 10. LOCATION: G.A.R. Art Gallery, 508 Douglas Optional Materials: DAY/TIME: Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m. SESSION I (Saturday, June 13, 20, & 27) • Drafting Brush AGE: Grades 2-4 (2002) LOCATION: G.A.R. Art Gallery, 508 Douglas • Derwent or Sakura FEE: $15 plus tax (includes supplies) DAY/TIME: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Electric Eraser AGE: 14+ (2005) • India Ink & Speed- DAY/TIME: Friday, 12:30-2 p.m. FEE: $20 plus tax ball Calligraphy Set AGE: Grades 4-6 (2003) (instead of Pigma FEE: $15 plus tax (includes supplies) Materials Needed: Micron pens) • Sakura Pigma Micron Pen Set, • Saral Wax-Free SESSION II (July 10-July 31) Black (found at Walmart) Transfer Paper LOCATION: G.A.R. Art Gallery, 508 Douglas • Sketchbook (at least 8"x 11") • Books of Reference DAY/TIME: Friday, 12:30-2 p.m. • Access to a camera (for reference Photography by AGE: Grades 7-12 (2004) photos) FEE: $15 plus tax (includes supplies) Buddy Scalera

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2015 Special Events • Field & target archery ranges Zoomobile - May 29, Jun. 26, Jul., 17, Sept. 19. • Hiking & biking trails Our friends from the Great Plains Zoo will be here. • Step Outside trailer Lewis & Clark Fun Camp - Jun. 2-4, Jun. 9-11, Jul. 14-16, & Jul. 28-30. (BB guns, archery) A positive, fun experience in nature for 4-6 & 7-10-year-olds. Attend any of these 4 camps. (Call the park to pre-register.) • Canoeing/kayaking Lewis & Clark Homestead Day - Jun. 20. • Fishing clinics An array of hands-on pioneer activities. • Dutch oven cooking Becoming an Outdoor Family - Jun. 26-28. demonstrations An outdoor experience for the whole family. Participants must provide camper or • Disc golf courses tent. Park entrance license & program fees apply. (Preregistration required). • Public beaches & picnic areas Bang! Boom! Bike Parade - Jul. 3. Decorate your bikes & ride through the park. • Geocaching Christmas in July - Jul. 25. • Nature & wilderness programs Celebrate Christmas early at the park. Fall in the Park at Lewis & Clark - Sept. 19. S.D. State Park vehicle entrance fees: A fun-fi lled afternoon for all ages. Obstacle course, music, arts & crafts, outdoor Daily: $6 Annual: $30 skills, Dutch oven cooking & more!

Pick up a copy of “The Explorer” newsletter at the Welcome Center for other weekend programs. PERFORMING ARTS

CHILDREN’S THEATRE CHILDREN’S RIVERBOAT DAYS PRODUCTION This program focuses on all aspects of theatre: the ease of being on stage, “Kids on Broadway Revival” stimulating the imagination and building self-confidence and esteem Do you remember the “Kids on Broadway” while having fun. At the end of the four-week session, participants will shows staged at the historic Dakota Theatre stage a show at the Summit Activities Center Theatre for their families in the late 1990s? Are you a child from those and friends. shows who is now a parent? The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to launch a Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Welcome to the World of “Kids on Broadway Revival” directed by Al- the Creative Drama Circus! Play the part of a lion, tiger or elephant. lison Spak. Join us for a Riverboat Days per- Dance like a gymnast, be one of the strongest people on Earth or a formance by signing up for this fun song and crazy clown. Walk the high wire or be a part of the Gypsy horse clan. dance show. Participants must want to be Play the magician who saws the lady in half or the fabulous sword part of a team, must want to learn to sing and swallowing actors. The Imaginative Circus is at hand for fun and ex- dance and primarily must want to have FUN! citement! Rehearsal schedule will be weeks leading up to SESSION I (June 2-June 25) SESSION II (July 7-July 30) Riverboat Days with dates and times to be deter- LOCATION: Summit Activities LOCATION: Summit Activities mined. Final performance will be during River- Center Theatre Center Theatre boat Days weekend. DAY: Tuesday & Thursday DAY: Tuesday & Thursday SESSION I-II (June 1-July 29) TIME: 9:30-10:45 a.m. (1844) TIME: 9:30-10:45 a.m. (1845) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center Theatre AGE: 5-12 AGE: 5-12 DAY: Monday & Wednesday FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $25 plus tax TIME: 9-10:30 a.m. (1950) AGE: 7-18 FEE: $25 plus tax

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DID YOU KNOW? THE YANKTON AREA SUMMER BAND WAS FOUNDED IN 1983. FLOYD MCCLAIN, A PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AT YANKTON COLLEGE, DIRECTED THE FIRST CONCERT.

CHILD-PARENT MUSIC CLASS This fun and unique class is an edu- COLOR GUARD CAMP SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL BABY cational and exciting way for toddlers Have fun exploring Color Are you looking for ways to help and preschoolers to share music with Guard by learning names and your toddler socialize with other their parent(s) or caregiver. Classes movements of flag fundamen- kids while having fun? This new and feature age-appropriate activities in- tals, which will be combined exciting parent-child class focuses cluding movement, singing, dancing into a fun, energetic routine on activities that allow your child to and playing instruments! Parent in- to be performed at a Yankton move, shake, bang and play while in- volvement is a must and very impor- Area Arts Summer Band con- corporating an introduction to sign tant to help model and guide their cert. Class size: 20. language, singing and games. This is child’s learning and musical expres- also a nice time to bond with your lit- sion. This will be a positive learning SESSION I (June 1-June 24) tle one and meet new friends! Class environment full of fun and expo- LOCATION: Summit Activi- size: 12. sure to music! Class size: 12.

ties Center, out- SESSION I (June 2-June 25) SESSION II (July 7-July 30) side if weather LOCATION: Summit Activities permits LOCATION: Summit Activities Center Meeting Room DAY: Monday & Wednesday Center Meeting Room DAY: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 9:30-11 a.m. (1848) DAY: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 11-11:30 a.m. (1847) AGE: 9+ TIME: 11-11:30 a.m. (1846) AGE: 2-4 FEE: $30 plus tax AGE: 8 months-24 months FEE: $18 plus tax FEE: $18 plus tax

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ACADEMY OF DANCE: DID YOU KNOW? DANCE AND PERFORMANCE YANKTON’S A TREE CITY FOR GIRLS AND BOYS Have a great time with your Yankton has earned designation friends doing all dance styles as a Tree City USA community and perform at the end of 27 years in a row for its contin- summer with the Academy ued dedication and commitment to planting trees. The program, of Dance instructors, Dorota sponsored by the National Arbor Dannenbring and her staff. Day Foundation, is awarded to Fun music, lots of activity cities that maintain a tree board and an exciting performance ACADEMY OF DANCE: or department, have a communi- make a great combination. DANCE TEAM/HIP HOP ty tree ordinance, spend at least Class size: 16. A fun, popular dance style everyone en- $2 per capita on urban forestry joys seeing at athletic events and com- and celebrate Arbor Day. SESSION II (July 7-July 30) petitions. Through great training, learn You can help add trees to the LOCATION: 1902 Broadway new dances to present to your family at parks by giving to the Tree Do- DAY: Tuesday & Thursday the end of the session. Class size: 16. nation Program. Plant a tree in TIME: 10-10:30 a.m. (1970) tribute. Celebrate a birth, a wed- AGE: 3-5 SESSION II (July 7-July 30) ding, an anniversary or honor the FEE: $30 plus tax LOCATION: 1902 Broadway memory of a loved one. The cost DAY: Tuesday & Thursday of the donation is $175. For more TIME: 9-9:45 a.m. (1971) information, call 668-5231. AGE: 6+ FEE: $30 plus tax

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THE GREEN ROOM DANCE STUDIO: THE GREEN ROOM DANCE STUDIO: HIP-HOP FOR BEGINNERS DANCE & MOVEMENT TO MUSIC DID YOU Hip-hop is a great way to feel the beat, Dance and move to the music with the staff KNOW? find a groove and bust a move! If your at The Green Room Dance Studio! Danc- YANKTON WAS child nods their head or taps their feet ers experience rhythmic movement, basic when they hear a great beat, hip-hop coordination skills and creative expression MADE CAPITAL might be for them! Students learn basic to music! Children experience social inter- OF DAKOTA coordination skills, how to listen to the action and physical activity! There will also TERRITORY music and find a beat and basic hip-hop be a visiting day the last day of class where moves with Timera and Rob Massey immediate family members come to see IN 1861 AND and their instructors at the Green Room what the dancers have learned! Class size: BECAME KNOWN Dance Studio. There will also be a visit- 16 (minimum of 6). ing day during the last day of class where AS THE “MOTHER immediate family members come to see SESSION II (July 6-July 29) CITY OF THE LOCATION: 321 Douglas what the dancers have learned! Class DAKOTAS.” THE size: 16 (minimum of 6). DAY: Monday & Wednesday TIME: 10-10:45 a.m. (1968) CAPITAL WAS SESSION II (July 6-July 29) AGE: 3-5 LOCATION: 321 Douglas FEE: $27 plus tax RELOCATED TO DAY: Monday & Wednesday BISMARCK, N.D. DAY: Monday & Wednesday TIME: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1972) IN 1883. AGE: 8-12 TIME: 10:50-11:35 a.m. (1969) FEE: $27 plus tax AGE: 5-8 FEE: $27 plus tax

Calvary Kids Summer Program Calvary Kids Preschool for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and junior kindergarten

May 26 – August 7 Class size limited – Register Now! 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Our Christian curriculum focuses on learning Games, crafts, Bible stories and activities, reading through hands-on activities and play. and academic skills, swimming and weekly fi eld The school year includes fi eld trips, holiday trips. Spots are limited – Register Now! parties, community projects and special events.

Calvary Baptist Church 2407 Broadway • (605) 665-5594 www.cbchurch.com www.calvarykidspreschool.com

Classes on this page are offered through an outside agency. WWW.CITYOFYANKTON.ORG 23 COOKING KIDS COOKING Treat your kids to the re-emerging art of cooking and they will find out just how much fun cooking can be. Participants learn basic cooking and advanced culinary skills in a hands-on setting that emphasizes teamwork and nutritional concepts. Provide your child with the enjoyable experience of cooking without having to clean up the mess in your own kitchen. Instructors will provide all food and ma- COOKING AROUND THE WORLD terials. Around the world cooking classes are designed to give young people real, COOKING WITH MOMMY/DADDY CHEFS IN TRAINING in-depth, hands-on experience and Cooking can be a great way to bond. Get your child involved in the kitchen exposure to a wide selection of in- This basic cooking course is designed while they enjoy making easy hands- gredients, recipes, techniques, equip- for parents to assist their children in on recipes. Kids will enjoy eating and ment and cultures. Travel the world learning cooking fundamentals. having fun while developing basic with your taste buds as we explore cooking skills and learning kitchen Mexican, Italian and Chinese food. LOCATION: Summit Activities Center safety. Learn how to make easy snacks DAY: Monday (June 1 and 8) and meals that don’t require help from MEXICAN TIME: 12-1 p.m. (2009) Mom and Dad! Que comida bueno! What great food! AGE: 3-5 Enjoy nachos, tacos and more on this FEE: $14 plus tax LOCATION: Summit Activities Center Mexican food adventure. DAY: Wednesday (June 3 and 10) GROWING GOURMETS TIME: 12-1 p.m. (2010) LOCATION: Summit Activities A sweet tooth is required for this cook- AGE: 8-9 Center ing class! Make popsicles, practice FEE: $14 plus tax DAY: Monday (June 15) cookie decorating and more! Growing TIME: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (2008) Gourmets is a great class for beginning SUMMERTIME CHEFS AGE: 8+ chefs. Kitchen safety and basic cooking Getting children involved in preparing FEE: $12 plus tax skills will be taught. their own meals is a wonderful way to allow them to become more indepen- ITALIAN LOCATION: Summit Activities Center dent. This class teaches kids how to Venite cucinare con noi! Come cook DAY: Tuesday (June 2 and 9) read recipes, measure ingredients and with us! Learn how to make your TIME: 12-1 p.m. (2011) good nutrition while preparing deli- own pasta. We will learn about Italian AGE: 6-7 cious snacks and meals. cuisine while making pasta and other FEE: $14 plus tax dishes! LOCATION: Summit Activities Center DAY: Thursday (June 4 and 11) LOCATION: Summit Activities TIME: 12-1 p.m. (2012) Center AGE: 10+ DAY: Tuesday (June 16) FEE: $14 plus tax TIME: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (2007) AGE: 8+ FEE: $12 plus tax DID YOU KNOW? WE HAVE A COMMUNITY GARDEN Yankton’s community garden is available to all budding and veteran green CHINESE COOKING thumbs, in accordance with the Healthy Yankton group’s goals of encouraging Come learn how to make your own healthy, active lifestyles. Grow your own food, visit with other gardeners, and Chinese feast! Enjoy fried rice, egg begin a better lifestyle this summer. Plots measure 12 by 18 feet and are avail- rolls, fortune cookies and more. Also able now. The garden, at the Marne Creek West Greenway on West City Limits learn how to use chopsticks! Road, opens the end of April, weather permitting. Registered gardeners may sign up for additional plots, if available, on May 1. Gardens must be planted by LOCATION: Summit Activities June 1. Unplanted gardens will be granted to those on the waiting list. New this Center year: two handicap accessible raised bed gardens. DAY: Wednesday (June 17) For more information or to register for a plot, call Angie O’Connor at 668- TIME: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (2006) 8590 or email [email protected]. And visit the Healthy Yankton Face- AGE: 8+ book page for news and events. FEE: $12 plus tax 24 Classes on this page are offered through the Parks and Recreation department. Have you considered a Catholic Education? AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL, our Catholic community encourages faith and learning by living the Gospel Values, promoting academic excellence and serving those in need. • Accredited Pre-School through 8th grade. • Small class sizes: Average 16 students per class. • High test scores: Our students have consistently scored higher on standardized assessments than their counterparts. • Unique learning opportunities: Spanish, Computers, Oral Interpretation, Science Olympiad, Math Counts, Debate, Graphic Design, Speech Festival, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, High School Algebra plus a double block of Language Arts. • Technology: 1 Chromebook to every 2 students! • Early childhood: Four Sessions to choose from. • A balanced academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life skills. • Tuition assistance to keep the cost affordable for all families.

Contact us for a tour: Elementary School: 665-5841, Principal Laura Haberman: [email protected] Middle School: 665-1808, Principal Tim Mulhair: [email protected] www.yanktonsacredheartschool.org EDUCATIONAL CLASSES Did You Know? AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CLASSES According to the American Heart Association, most people who experience cardiac ENDANGERED BIRDS arrest die because they don’t receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. As LIVE ON THE MISSOURI a bystander, don’t be afraid — your actions can only help! Yankton County EMS is Damming the Missouri River proud to partner with the City of Yankton to educate and empower the public through led to the downfall of the least this hands-on class that may help save a life. First Aid and Heartsaver CPR/AED is tern and piping plover, two tiny perfect for babysitters, lifeguards, coaches or anyone who wants to be prepared in the bird species threatened with event of an emergency. All students who complete the class receive a course comple- extinction. Terns and plovers, tion card from the American Heart Association valid for two years. For informa- both protected under state tion, contact Daniel Prendable with Yankton County EMS at 668-9033 or Daniel@ and federal endangered spe- co.yankton.sd.us. cies laws, raise their young on beaches and sandbars. Before FIRST AID AND HEARTSAVER CPR/AED HEARTSAVER CPR/AED dams were built, the free-flow- LOCATION: Yankton County EMS, LOCATION: Summit Activities Center ing Missouri kept islands clear 803 Capitol Street Meeting Room of vegetation and predators. DAY: Wednesday, June 10 DAY: Saturday, July 11 But now dams prevent new TIME: 6 p.m. (2091) TIME: 10 a.m. (2092) sandbar formation, and the AGE: All ages welcome AGE: All ages welcome controlled flow allows trees and FEE: $60 plus tax FEE: $30 plus tax plants to grow on remaining sandbars giving predators cover. Still, the birds flock to the stretch of river below Gavins MAD SCIENTISTS IN THE MAKING CAMP Point Dam in April or early May Calling all super scientists! Are you ready to get dirty and try different experiments? because the 60-mile portion Do you want to discover mystery substances or see things fly through the air? This between Yankton and Ponca, exciting, hands-on approach to science gives children the unique opportunity to ex- Neb., remains mostly wild and plore and conduct engaging experiments and activities that foster their passion for the untamed, much like it was over sciences. Our curriculum is aligned with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 200 years ago. Their nests are (STEM) activities and national science standards to allow students to explore why and nothing more than tiny scoops in the sand, leaving eggs vulner- how things work themselves. Your child will become a junior scientist, having the op- able. Restriction signs are placed portunity to experience a variety of unique and fun activities. Get your lab coat (or an on sandbars and beaches that old shirt) and we will see you at camp! Class size: 20. are home to the birds. When SESSION II (July 6-29) enjoying recreation on the river, please respect these nesting and LOCATION: Summit Activities Center LOCATION: Summit Activities Center habitat areas to help preserve DAY: Monday DAY: Wednesday this part of our natural heritage. TIME: 3-4:30 p.m. TIME: 3-4:30 p.m. AGE: 6-7 (2093) AGE: 8-10 (2094) FEE: $20 plus tax FEE: $20 plus tax

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YANKTON’S REGIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER (RTEC): FARMLAND FUN 1.0 AND 2.0 Students will utilize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills as they learn about the activities that take place on a farm. Students spend two ses- sions assembling their 590-block building kit, which includes a tractor, water silo, large barn, animals and four figures. The final session will be a field trip to the Yankton County 4-H Grounds. Topics to be covered include engineering prin- ciples, agricultural concepts, simple machines, structures, problem-solving and communication skills. Students will keep everything they build. Class size: 10.

LOCATION: First two classes will be held at RTEC, 1200 W. 21st St. The final class will meet at the Yankton County 4-H Grounds. Parents will be asked to drop off and pick up their children from the 4-H Grounds, located on Whiting Drive on July 31.

FARMLAND FUN 1.0 FARMLAND FUN 2.0 DAY: July 27, 29 & 31 Please note time change for final day. TIME: 10-11:30 a.m. DAY/TIME: July 27 & 29, 1-2:30 p.m. AGE: Grades 1-3 (1982) July 31, 10-11:30 a.m. FEE: $90 plus tax AGE: Grades 4-6 (1983) FEE: $90 plus tax

RTEC AIRPORT ENGINEERING 1.0 AND 2.O RTEC MINI-MANUFACTURING ACADEMY Students utilize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Students rotate among three activities that skills as they learn about airplanes and what activities take place at an air- introduce them to the world of manu- port. Students spend two sessions assembling their 660-block building kit, facturing. Through hands-on activities, which includes a cargo plane, stairs, cargo loader and five figures. The final question and answer sessions and edu- session will be a field trip to the Chan Gurney Municipal Airport. Topics cational movie clips, students gain a ba- to be covered include engineering principles, airport concepts, problem- sic understanding of manufacturing and solving and communication skills. Students keep everything they build. some of the products made in Yankton. Class size: 10. This Mini-Manufacturing Academy gives students a glimpse of RTEC’s traditional LOCATION: First two classes will be held at RTEC, 1200 W. 21st St. The two-week Manufacturing Academy, which final class will be held at Chan Gurney Municipal Airport. Parents will be will be open to them once they complete asked to drop off and pick up their children at the airport, located at 610 the eighth grade. Students try welding us- E. 31st St., on July 24. ing a virtual welding simulator and will be AIRPORT ENGINEERING 1.0 exposed to STEM (Science, Technology, DAY/TIME: July 20, 22 & 24, 10-11:30 a.m. Engineering and Math) concepts. Class AGE: Grades 1-3 (1980) size: 15. FEE: $90 plus tax LOCATION: RTEC, 1200 W. 21st St. AIRPORT ENGINEERING 2.0 DAY: Monday, July 13 Please note time change for final day. TIME: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (1979) DAY/TIME: July 20 & 22, 1-2:30 p.m. AGE: Students who will complete grades July 24, 10-11:30 a.m. 5, 6 or 7 at end of the current school year. AGE: Grades 4-6 (1981) FEE: $15 plus tax FEE: $90 plus tax

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YANKTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

We have a great summer of reading fun planned. Join us for special performers and programs, craft days, Super Hero Training Camp, reading clubs and more! Registra- tion begins May 1 at the library. Optional online registration at www.cityofyankton. org/recreation/sac/summer_recreation.php is also available. There is no charge to participate in the YCL Summer Reading Program. Register to read for prizes and attend the programs and activities throughout the Summer Reading Program. Spe- cific dates, times and program names will be in packets that can be picked up at the library beginning June 1. Begin logging minutes read on June 1.

June 1-July 31 Every Hero Has a Story Community heroes! Superheroes! Heroes from history! Ani- mal heroes! The hero in YOU! It’s all at your library this summer! rewards and prizes. The Teen Advisory Board is planning weekly activities for Preschoolers (1999) us for hero and superhero events each teens at the library throughout June and Children Grades K-5 (2000) day. All ages are welcome for perform- July. Register online or at the library in Teens (2001) ers, movies and special presentations. May and pick up a packet anytime after Check the calendars for times and pro- Kickoff:Join us for the Hometown Hero June 1 for more details. The Teen Kickoff grams. All programs are free. Open House on June 1 from 1-3 p.m. is June 1 at 5 p.m. Join us for some fun, Check out the service and emergency Story Times: Preschool story time for get your packet and learn more about vehicles, visit heroes from our commu- children ages 3-5 runs for eight weeks the summer reading program. Teens nity and pick up your summer reading beginning June 1. Preschool story times are also encouraged to volunteer at the packet. are Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednes- library. Contact Joyce Moore about vol- days and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Tod- unteer opportunities. Preschoolers and Children Grades K-5: dler Time for children ages 1-3 is on Read or be read to and start logging Closing Party: All participants who Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. minutes on June 1. Earn a Book Buck have logged 1,000 minutes during the beginning June 2. for every 100 minutes read. Redeem summer are invited to a Family Swim- your Book Bucks at our Superhero Teen Program (Grades 6-12): Unmask! ming Party at Fantle Memorial Park Storehouse beginning June 15. Reading is the teen theme this summer. Young Swimming Pool on Tuesday, July 28 packets also include calendars of events. adults are invited to register for the from 7-9 p.m. Free tickets will be given Elementary students are invited to join Summer Reading Program and read for out at the library for qualifying readers.

Pre-register for the YCL Summer Reading Program May 1-May 30 at the library at 515 Walnut Street, or online at www.cityofy- ankton.org/recreation/sac/summer_recreation.php. Please direct questions to Joyce Moore, Youth Services Librarian by calling 668-5276 or emailing [email protected].

SOUTHEAST JOB LINK HIGH SCHOOL OFFERINGS: EXPLORING CAREERS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The goal of Exploring Careers in Health and Human Services is to educate youth LOCATION: Southeast Job Link, 1200 about mental health issues while exposing them to the variety of career opportunities W. 21st St., 668-3480 in our community. Participants become aware of the many issues that affect individu- DAY: May 27-29, June 1-5 (2078) als of all ages in our community. Students learn about local professionals, research TIME: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (lunch provided) career opportunities, create journal articles and can attend the Yankton Area Mental AGE: Entering grades 9-12 Wellness Conference, where they will present what they learned. They can also pres- FEE: $75 plus tax ent this information to their family, friends and the community at an open house on the final day of class. This class gives students a 1/2 credit toward high school gradu- ation (subject to school district approval). Yankton and Bon Homme school districts are approved. Class size: 20. 28 Classes on this page are offered through an outside agency. EDUCATIONALAQUATICS CLASSES

ENERGY ADVENTURE ACADEMY SAFETY CITY PLAY SAFE The Energy Adventure Academy teaches Safety City teaches life-saving lessons on pedestrian safety, bike safety, students about opportunities in renew- gun safety, stranger awareness, poison prevention, water safety and much able energy. Through hands-on activities, more! Our goal is to help children recognize dangerous situations and experiments and presentations, students react to them appropriately. Children learn through hands-on activities, will discover the world of energy and songs, role-playing, stories, videos and guest speakers. The last day of the learn about career options in South Da- session will be a graduation ceremony for parents to attend. (Children kota. Yankton High School students earn must have turned 4 by May 1, 2015 and not yet 7 to attend.) Class size: 1/2 credit for the class. Credit may be 15-30. available through other area schools with school district approval. Class size: 10. SAFETY CITY LOCATION: Calvary Baptist Church, 2407 Broadway LOCATION: Southeast Job Link, 1200 DAY: Monday-Friday (2 week sessions) W. 21st St., 668-3480 TIME: 9-10:30 a.m. DAY: June 22-25 (2077) 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. TIME: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (bring sack lunch) AGE: 4-6 AGE: Entering grades 9-12 FEE: $24 plus tax FEE: $75 plus tax

SESSION I SURVIVOR HIGH SCHOOL June 1-12 9-10:30 a.m. (1990) Survivor High School helps students June 1-12 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1989) make the transition from middle school to high school. As students begin high SESSION III school, they face many new challenges. July 6-17 9-10:30 a.m. (1992) This course provides tips for time man- July 6-17 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1991) agement and organization, stress man- agement, study skills, communication SAFETY CITY FOR TOTS skills and peer relations. Participants Safety City for Tots teaches lessons on home safety, outdoor safety, cross- also address managing school with em- ing streets, seatbelts, police officers, firemen and much more! Children ployment and discuss individual goals, learn through songs, videos, role-playing, stories and guest speakers. This long-term planning and money smarts. class is a one-week session, will not take field trips and will remain on- Yankton High School students earn 1/2 site for the entire class. (Children must have turned 3 by May 1, 2015 and credit. Credit may be available through be completely potty trained to attend — no pull-ups.) Class size: 10-20. other area schools with school district SESSION II (June 22-June 26) approval. Class size: 10. LOCATION: Calvary Baptist Church, 2407 Broadway LOCATION: Southeast Job Link, 1200 DAY/TIME: Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (1988) W. 21st St., 668-3480 AGE: 3-4 DAY: July 13-16 FEE: $15 plus tax (5 more Saturday sessions TBA) TIME: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (2081) 1-4 p.m. (2082) SAFETY CITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! (Choose one session) AGE: Entering grade 9 Volunteer instructors needed for all sessions. Must be entering FEE: $75 plus tax grades 6-12. Great opportunity for community service hours for Scout badges, scholarships and job applications! No charge for volunteers.

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SUMMIT ACTIVITIES CENTER. PARENT SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED.

Classes on this page are offered through an outside agency. WWW.CITYOFYANKTON.ORG 29 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DANCE FITNESS MEMORIAL PARK MOVERS This is the ultimate dance-fitness party for kids, where they can rock with Kids of all ages find fun and adventure in friends while creatively expressing themselves through dance. Dance Fit- Memorial Park. This innovative program ness features age-appropriate music and moves to get them groovin’ to the gives boys and girls the opportunity to en- beat! Throughout this program, kids will increase self-confidence, boost joy the outdoors through games, exploring metabolism and enhance coordination while learning to feel fearless on nature, group activities, art projects and the dance floor. This class is FREE for all active Summit Activities Center more. Each day participants finish class with members. Call 668-5234 for complimentary registration. supervised playtime at the Memorial Park playground. In the case of inclement weather, SESSION II (July 6-July 29) class will be cancelled. LOCATION: Summit Activities Center DAY: Monday & Wednesday LOCATION: Memorial Park Wood Shelter DAY/TIME: Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. TIME: 1:45-2:30 p.m. TIME: 1-1:30 p.m. AGE: 4-8 AGE: 8-12 (1886) AGE: 4-7 (1885) FEE: $25 plus tax FEE: $18 plus tax FEE: $20 plus tax SESSION I (June 5-June 26) (1887) SESSION II (July 10-July 31) (1888)

K.O.B.R.A. (KIDS OUT BEING REALLY ACTIVE) Would you like your child doing more than playing on the computer or TYKES SPORTS AND FITNESS watching television? If so, K.O.B.R.A. is the program for your kid. Boys This program introduces and reinforces and girls play dodgeball, soccer, basketball, whiffle ball, tennis, kickball, sports and fitness through age appropriate capture the flag, disc golf and more. K.O.B.R.A. is fun, provides exercise, warm-up, stretching, specific sports skill ac- introduces new games, teaches sportsmanship and teamwork and fosters tivities, exercise and fun mind-stimulating new friendships. Children should wear athletic shoes, bring a water bottle, games. Class size: 20. and be ready for fun, new activities every week. SESSION II (July 6-July 30) SESSION I (June 1-June 25) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center LOCATION: Summit Activities Center DAY: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 11-11:45 a.m. DAY: Monday & Wednesday DAY: Tuesday & Thursday AGE: 4-6 (1884) TIME: 1-2:15 p.m. TIME: 1-2:15 p.m. FEE: $20 plus tax AGE: 6-9 (1917) AGE: 10-13 (1918) FEE: $20 plus tax FEE: $20 plus tax SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN SUMMER FUN AND FITNESS PROGRAM TOTS IN MOTION This program is specifically designed for individuals with special needs. Partici- Let’s wiggle and jiggle, laugh and giggle as we play. In this program, we pants spend the afternoon at the Summit will practice listening skills, phonemic awareness and early reading strat- Activities Center experiencing fun and fit- egies while learning shapes, colors, parts of the body and directionality ness through sports, games, crafts, cooking, through kinesthetic games. Each week we will have fun through gross swimming and more. All participants must motor exercise using a parachute, music, an obstacle course and fun proj- be potty trained. ects. Child must be accompanied by an adult, guardian or babysitter. Class size: 20. LOCATION: Summit Activities Center DAY: Tuesday & Thursday SESSION II (July 7-July 30) TIME: 1-3 p.m. LOCATION: Summit Activities Center AGE: 5+ DAY: Tuesday & Thursday FEE: $30 plus tax TIME: 10:30-11 a.m. AGE: 2-3 (1883) SESSION I (June 2-June 25) (1849) FEE: $18 plus tax SESSION II (July 7-July 30) (1850)

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TAEKWONDO Paul Lilly, a Fourth-Degree Black Belt with the American Taekwondo Association, will instruct basic Taekwondo classes. Participants will learn self-respect, honor and discipline through the teaching of Tae- kwondo. Please call Paul Lilly with ques- tions at 661-8832.

® SESSION I (June 2-June 25) ZUMBA KIDS LOCATION: VFW, 209 Cedar St. The Zumba® Kids program is the ultimate dance-fitness party for young DAY: Tuesday & Thursday Zumba fans, where they can play it loud and rock with friends to their own TIME: 5-5:45 p.m. (Ages 4-5) (1973) rules! This program features age-appropriate music and moves that get kids 5:45-6:30 p.m. (Ages 6-9) (1974) movin’ to the beat. It’s all about feeling fearless on the dance floor, reinforc- 6:30-7:15 p.m. (Ages 10-18) (1975) ing the idea that it’s okay to be you and to dance like no one’s watching! FEE: $35 plus tax Classes instructed by Rachael Majeres. Class size: 10+.

SESSION II (July 7-July 30) LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane LOCATION: VFW, 209 Cedar St. FEE: $25 plus tax DAY: Tuesday & Thursday SESSION I (June 2-June 25) SESSION II (July 7-July 30) TIME: 5-5:45 p.m. (Ages 4-5) (1976) DAY: Tuesday & Thursday DAY: Tuesday & Thursday 5:45-6:30 p.m. (Ages 6-9) (1977) TIME: 4-4:30 p.m. (2095) TIME: 4-4:30 p.m. (2096) 6:30-7:15 p.m. (Ages 10-18) (1978) AGE: 4-11 AGE: 4-11 FEE: $35 plus tax DAY: Tuesday & Thursday DAY: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 5-6 p.m. (2098) TIME: 5-6 p.m. (2097) AGE: 12+ AGE: 12+

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THE FIRST TEE PROGRAM THE FIRST TEE PROGRAM: PEE WEES The First Tee of South Dakota provides educational programs and learning envi- Participants learn golf fundamentals in ronments that promote character development and positive values through golf. a fun and entertaining environment. All The First Tee Life Skills experience teaches valuable lessons about the im- Pee Wee golfers receive a participant portance of maintaining a positive attitude, how to make decisions by thinking gift, $1 range tokens from the start of the about the possible consequences and how to define and set goals from the golf First Tee Program and free golf week- course to everyday life. Participants learn about themselves and others through days during First Tee Program (must tee experiences that enhance their golf skills and their fundamental values. As op- off prior to 2 p.m.). Golfers should bring portunities on the golf course expand, so do opportunities for their futures. All their own clubs, however clubs can be participants receive a T-shirt, yardage books and bag tags, $1 range tokens for provided at no cost. Please note this re- the entire golf season and free golf on weekdays during First Tee Program (must quest on the registration form. If regis- tee off prior to 2 p.m.). Progress is observed as they advance through The First tering online, please check “yes” or “no” Tee certification levels of PLAYer, Par, Birdie, Eagle and Ace. At each level par- to indicate if your golfer will bring his/ ticipants are introduced to new golf skills and life skills, such as meet and greet, her own clubs. Golfers bringing their personal par, dreams, goals, building a go-to-team and appreciating diversity. own clubs are encouraged to label each The First Tee provides tremendous opportunities for young people to achieve club with a first and last name to mini- success in golf and in life, so we encourage all junior golfers to participate in the mize lost and/or misplaced clubs. Chil- certification process. dren must be accompanied by an adult More information will be given to parents prior to the first class and you can on the course. Class size: 30. learn more about The First Tee Life Skills Experience atwww.thefirsttee.org or (May 27-June 17) our chapter website www.thefirstteesouthdakota.org. LOCATION: Fox Run Golf Course We are excited to offer girls-only classes for both the PLAYer and Par Levels. DAY: Wednesday Many First Tee Programs across the country have had tremendous success with TIME: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (2084) these classes, with participants reporting they loved the experience of a “girls AGE: 4-6 only” environment. We also offer non-gender specific classes (see listings below) FEE: $40 plus tax open to boys and girls together in one class setting. Class size: 30. Please provide T-shirt size and contact information when registering. Please call 668-5205 if unsure of your golfer’s program level.

THE FIRST TEE PROGRAM LOCATION: Fox Run Golf Course FEE: $70 plus tax

PLAYer Level (Girls Only Class) (May 27-July 15 — no classes on July 1) Par Level (Girls Only Class) Birdie Level DAY: Wednesday (May 27-July 15 — no classes July 1) This is our first year offering the Birdie TIME: 8-9:30 a.m. (2085) DAY: Wednesday Level. Golfers in the Birdie Level will AGE: 7+, provided golfer did NOT com- TIME: 9:45-11:15 a.m. (2083) have more on-course time, so it is im- plete the PLAYer Level in 2014. AGE: 9+, provided golfer DID complete perative the golfer has a reasonable the PLAYer Level in 2014. degree of comfort and familiarity with PLAYer Level (Open to Boys and playing on a real golf course. Girls) Par Level (Open to Boys and Girls) (May 28-July 9) (May 28-July 9) (May 28-July 9) DAY: Thursday DAY: Thursday DAY: Thursday TIME: 8-9:30 a.m. (2086) TIME: 9:45-11:15 a.m. (2087) TIME: 12-1:30 p.m. (2088) AGE: 7+, provided golfer did NOT com- AGE: 9+, provided golfer DID complete AGE: 10+, provided golfer DID complete plete the PLAYer Level in 2014. the PLAYer Level in 2014. the Par Level in 2014.

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JUNIOR TOURNAMENT DID YOU KNOW? & PROGRAM SCHEDULE The Fox Run Zombie Walk- ABOUT RIVERWALK Who says the Midwest lacks art? ing Program is a free pro- Through RiverWalk, a nonprofit or- gram that rewards kids ganization that promotes the arts, (and adults) for the number a new public exhibit is created ev- of holes walked — no golf ery year. Sculptures by artists from carts! Participants receive around the Midwest occupy down- prizes such as zombie T- town and are scattered throughout shirts, golf balls and golf Riverside Park. Whether concrete or bags, etc. The young zombie abstract, the sculptures draw the eye and adult zombie that walk and beautify our downtown and riv- the most holes throughout erfront with unique forms and char- the summer each win a free acter. 2016 Fox Run membership. Call Jim or Kevin at 668-5205 for details. For more information, visit www. yanktonriverwalk.org, call 660-5989, June 1 — Yankton Morning Optimist Tournament. All entry fees and or email yanktonriverwalk@hotmail. lunches paid by the Yankton Morning Optimist Club. Call Dave Becker com. at 664-0371 after 4:30 p.m. or Lisa Berry at 660-3333 for information and registration.

June 15 — SDGA Junior Tournament. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Note: Must register to play at www.sdga.org/junior-golf For more information or to sign up, call the SDGA at 338-7499.

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KICKBALL Kickball is a new class this summer, but an old favorite for all kids. Par- ticipants work together to enjoy this unique sport that combines soc- cer and baseball and promotes physical activity, coordination and mo- tor skills. Participants also learn how to play Out of Base, Gorky Parks Kickball and Yankee Throw — all fun games that give kickball a twist! Children should wear athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. All classes are held outside. In the case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled. TRACK AND FIELD SESSION I (June 2-June 25) SESSION II (July 7-July 30) Participants experience all events through drills LOCATION: Summit Activities LOCATION: Summit Activities consisting of running, jumping and throwing Center — Meet in Center — Meet in developed from the RunJumpThrow program. the lobby the lobby The program concludes with a non-compet- DAY: Tuesday & Thursday DAY: Tuesday & Thursday itive track meet during the scheduled class TIME: 9-10 a.m. TIME: 9-10 a.m. time, where participants apply new skills and AGE: 6-9 (1921) AGE: 10-13 (1922) celebrate their achievement. In the case of in- FEE: $20 plus tax FEE: $20 plus tax clement weather, class will be cancelled.

SESSION II (July 6-July 29) LOCATION: Yankton High School Track DODGEBALL AND MORE DAY: Monday & Wednesday During this high-energy class, participants learn sport fundamentals, as TIME: 9-10:15 a.m. (1951) well as the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork by playing nu- AGE: 7-18 merous variations of dodgeball and other structured games. Children FEE: $20 plus tax should wear athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. The National Hershey Track Program concluded SESSION II (July 6-July 30) its competitive track meets series in 2014. Her- LOCATION: Summit Activities LOCATION: Summit Activities shey and USA Track and Field teamed up to Center Center create RunJumpThrow, a hands-on learning pro- DAY: Monday & Wednesday DAY: Tuesday & Thursday gram that gets kids excited about physical activ- TIME: 1-2:15 p.m. TIME: 1-2:15 p.m. ity by introducing them to basic running, jump- AGE: 6-9 (1919) AGE: 10-13 (1920) ing and throwing skills through track and field. FEE: $20 plus tax FEE: $20 plus tax YOUNG BUCKS FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS OF CATCHING & THROWING Hit the turf and join YHS Head Boys Football FUTURE GAZELLE VOLLEYBALL CAMP Coach Arlin Likness and staff this summer to Work with the Gazelle staff and varsity players to better your volleyball improve your catching and throwing skills! skills. This program is for girls entering grades 3 through 8 in the fall This program is for both boys and girls en- and focuses on improving overall volleyball fundamentals, such as pass- tering Grades 2 through 7 in the fall and will ing, setting, hitting and serving. This camp is open to all Yankton and focus on improving participants football offen- surrounding area volleyball players. sive fundamentals. This program is open to all Yankton and surrounding area football players. LOCATION: YHS/Summit Activities Center Main Gym DAY: Monday through Wednesday, June 15-17 SESSION I (June 9-July 2) TIME/AGE: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Grades 7-8 (1927) Please note June 9 start date. 10-11 a.m. Grades 5-6 (1926) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 3-4 (1925) DAY: Tuesday & Thursday FEE: Grades 7-9 — $30 plus tax TIME: 10-11 a.m. Grades 2-4 (2124) Grades 5-6 — $25 plus tax 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-7 (2125) Grades 3-4 — $20 plus tax FEE: $40 plus tax 34 Classes on this page are offered through the Parks and Recreation department. SPORTS

TENNIS “KIDS RUN THE NATION” The City of Yankton offers Little Beginners, Beginners/Intermediate and Advanced RUNNING CLUB tennis instruction for youth and adults. Participants must furnish their own tennis Because 9 million children in the rackets. In the case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled. Class size: 15. U.S. over age 6 have been diag- nosed as obese, this program was • Little Beginners must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to assist partici- developed to promote running pant if needed. as a way to address our growing • Advanced Class is for individuals who have participated in tennis for a minimum obesity epidemic. The emphasis is of two years or have significant tennis experience. on participation and developing SESSION I (June 1–June 26) a positive experience with physi- LOCATION: Memorial Park Tennis Courts cal activity and a healthy lifestyle. FEE: $22 plus tax Participants learn the concepts of running, warming up/cooling DAY: Monday & Wednesday down, goal setting, keeping a run- TIME: 8-8:50 a.m. Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 7-8) (1934) ning journal, healthy eating, run- 9-9:50 a.m. Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 9+) (1936) ning safety and running a race. 10-10:50 a.m. Advanced (Ages 7-8) (1930) After the program concludes, we 11-11:50 a.m. Advanced (Ages 9+) (1932) hope participants continue with 12-12:30 p.m. Little Beginners (Ages 5-6) (1938) the goal of running in the annual Riverboat Days 5K on Saturday, DAY: Tuesday & Thursday August 22. This program is de- TIME: 8-8:50 a.m. Advanced (Ages 9+) (1933) signed for boys and girls entering 9-9:50 a.m. Advanced (Ages 7-8) (1931) Kindergarten through Grade 8 in 10-10:50 a.m. Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 9+) (1937) the fall. Participants will be divid- 11-11:50 a.m. Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 7-8) (1935) ed into groups according to age. 12-12:30 p.m. Little Beginners (Ages 5-6) (1939) In the case of inclement weather, JUST FOR FUN TOURNAMENT (For Session I Participants) class will be cancelled. Partici- LOCATION: Summit Activities Center Tennis Courts pants must wear running shoes DAY/TIME: Friday, June 26, 8 a.m. and bring a water bottle.

SESSION I (June 2-June 25) SESSION II (July 6–July 30) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center Tennis Courts LOCATION: Summit Activities FEE: $22 plus tax Center DAY: Tuesday & Thursday DAY: Monday & Wednesday TIME: 9-10 a.m. (1953) TIME: 8-8:50 a.m. Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 7-8) (1944) AGE: 5-14 9-9:50 a.m. Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 9+) (1946) FEE: $20 plus tax 10-10:50 a.m. Advanced (Ages 7-8) (1940) SESSION II (July 7-July 30) 11-11:50 a.m. Advanced (Ages 9+) (1942) 12-12:30 p.m. Little Beginners (Ages 5-6) (1948) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center DAY: Tuesday & Thursday DAY: Tuesday & Thursday TIME: 8-8:50 a.m. Advanced (Ages 9+) (1943) TIME: 9-10 a.m. (1952) 9-9:50 a.m. Advanced (Ages 7-8) (1941) AGE: 5-14 10-10:50 a.m. Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 9+) (1947) FEE: $20 plus tax 11-11:50 a.m. Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 7-8) (1945) 12-12:30 p.m. Little Beginners (Ages 5-6) (1949)

JUST FOR FUN TOURNAMENT (For Session II Participants) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center Tennis Courts DAY/TIME: Thursday, July 30, 8 a.m.

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MOMMY-DADDY & ME SOCCER Spend quality time with your little one and introduce them to the exciting, popular sport of soccer! Classes show children the basic elements of stretching, passing, dribbling and team spirit. Children play non-competitive games while exercising, being exposed to introductory level soccer skills and making friends. Child must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or babysitter.

SESSION I (June 1-June 25) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center FEE: $18 plus tax GYMNASTICS DAY/TIME: Monday & Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m. This instructional program is offered for boys and girls. AGE: 2-3 (1851) Participants may sign up for both sessions if there are openings. Instructors may move participants to different DAY/TIME: Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30-11 a.m. classes due to skill levels. Class size: 12. AGE: 3-4 (1852)

• Tumbling Tykes participants must be potty-trained. SUMMER INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL PROGRAM • Advanced Beginners Class designed for individuals who Join YHS Head Boys Basketball Coach Chris Haynes, YHS have participated in gymnastics for a minimum of two Head Girls Basketball Coach Trey Krier, and staff to improve years. your basketball skills. This program is for boys and girls enter- • Intermediate/Advanced Class is designed for individuals ing grades 2 through 7 in the fall and focuses on improving who have participated in gymnastics for a minimum of overall basketball fundamentals, such as passing, ball handling three years. and shooting. This is a great way for young aspiring Bucks and SESSION I (June 2-June 25) Gazelles to improve their basketball abilities and learn from LOCATION: Summit Activities Center (Gymnastics Area) highly qualified coaches and players. This program is open to DAY: Tuesday & Thursday all Yankton and surrounding area basketball players. TIME: 9-9:50 a.m. Beginners (Ages 8-10) (1957) SESSION I (June 9-July 2) 10-10:50 a.m. Beginners (Ages 5-7) (1955) Please note June 9 start date. 11-11:50 a.m. Advanced Beginners (1954) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center 1-1:50 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced (1958) DAY: Tuesday & Thursday 2-2:50 p.m. Beginners (Ages 5-7) (1956) TIME: 9-10 a.m. Grades 2-4 (1923) 3-3:40 p.m. Tumbling Tykes (Ages 3-4) (1959) 10-11 a.m. Grades 5-7 (1924) 4-4:50 p.m. Beginners (Ages 5-7) (1960) FEE: $40 plus tax AGE: 3-18 FEE: $22 plus tax MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORT CONDITIONING PROGRAM This program is for middle school athletes wanting to improve SESSION II (July 7-July 30) their speed, strength, explosion, coordination, flexibility and LOCATION: Summit Activities Center (Gymnastics Area) overall sports performance. Participants will learn drills and DAY: Tuesday & Thursday exercises that can be used year-round to improve athletic per- TIME: 9-9:40 a.m. Tumbling Tykes (Ages 3-4) (1966) formance. 10-10:50 a.m. Beginners (Ages 5-7) (1962) 11-11:50 a.m. Beginners (Ages 8-10) (1964) SESSION II (July 7-July 30) 1-1:50 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced (1965) LOCATION: Summit Activities Center 2-2:50 p.m. Advanced Beginners (1961) DAY: Tuesday & Thursday 3-3:50 p.m. Beginners (Ages 5-7) (1963) TIME: 3-3:55 p.m. — Girls (1929) 4-4:40 p.m. Tumbling Tykes (Ages 3-4) (1967) 4-4:55 p.m. — Boys (1928) AGE: 3-18 AGE: Middle School Students (in Fall 2015) FEE: $22 plus tax FEE: $20 plus tax

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NFAA EXPLORE ARCHERY NFAA AIR RIFLE The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex Air Rifle program is open to 10-17 Complex will host an Explore Ar- year olds. Participants will learn the proper technique for shooting air rifles with chery Program, an introductory emphasis on safety. All equipment is supplied. Class size: 10. class that teaches fundamental abili- ties. Students learn safety, equip- SESSION I (June 16-July 7) SESSION II (July 14-August 4) ment, steps to shooting and scoring LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton in a fun, interactive environment. All Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane equipment is provided. Class size: 18. DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday TIME: 4-5 p.m. (2112) TIME: 4-5 p.m. (2105) SESSION II (July 6-July 28) AGE: 10-17 AGE: 10-17 LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton FEE: $30 plus tax FEE: $30 plus tax Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane FEE: $30 plus tax

Explore Archery DAY: Monday (1984) NFAA TRAP SHOOTING TIME: 10-11:30 a.m. The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex Trap Shooting Program is open AGE: 7-9 to 10-18 year olds who have completed a state approved Hunter Safety Program. This is a comprehensive class teaching safety, forms, and fundamentals of trap DAY: Tuesday (1985) shooting. Price includes use of firearms, all ammunition and related materials. TIME: 10-11:30 a.m. Must provide proof of Hunter Safety Course Completion. Class size: 10. AGE: 7-9 SESSION I (June 16-July 7) SESSION II (July 14-Aug 4) Explore Archery LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton LOCATION: NFAA Easton Yankton DAY: Monday (1986) Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane Archery Complex, 800 Archery Lane TIME: 12-1:30 p.m. DAY: Tuesday DAY: Tuesday AGE: 10+ TIME: 10-11 a.m. (2113) TIME: 10-11 a.m. (2106) AGE: 10-18 AGE: 10-18 DAY: Tuesday (1987) FEE: $40 plus tax FEE: $40 plus tax TIME: 12-1:30 p.m. AGE: 10+

NFAA SHOOTING SPORTS Experience archery, shoot air rifles and learn LOCATION: NFAA Easton to throw an Atlatl with the guidance of trained Yankton Archery Complex, instructors at the NFAA Easton Yankton Ar- 800 Archery Lane chery Complex. Participants will learn proper DAY: Thursday, June 25 technique with an emphasis on safety. This is TIME: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (2107) an outdoor activity, please dress appropriately. AGE: 10+ Class size: 12. FEE: $15 plus tax

BOWLING SESSION I (June 3-June 26) SESSION II (July 8-July 31) This will be an introductory bowl- LOCATION: Y ankton Bowl Family Fun LOCATION: Y ankton Bowl Family Fun ing program that covers safety, Center, 3010 Broadway Center, 3010 Broadway etiquette and technique, includ- DAY: Wednesday & Friday DAY: Wednesday & Friday ing how to hold the ball, release, TIME: 1-3 p.m. (2099) TIME: 1-3 p.m. (2100) follow through and accuracy. AGE: 6+ AGE: 6+ FEE: $40 plus tax FEE: $40 plus tax

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*ALL ACTIVITIES ON THIS PAGE have a bus that transports to and from the activity to the Summit Activities Center*

DISCOVER THE WASHINGTON PAVILION ADVENTURES AT THE LASER BARN FISHING CLINIC Spend the day in Sioux Falls touring the Laser tag is painless and FUN for all ages. A National Park Ranger and Washington Pavilion and the Kirby Sci- Even if you’ve never played, you’ll have fun South Dakota state naturalist will ence Discovery Center, a premier regional from the beginning, and your skills im- introduce you to the game fish of hands-on science experience. With over prove with each game. Your one-of-a-kind the Missouri River and the fun 100 interactive exhibits, participants can adventure includes three games of laser tag that comes with catching them! explore space, climb rocks, make a movie on multiple playing fields, including inside Learn about fishing regulations, or touch a tornado in the three floors of a real barn or outdoors in the Old West tackle, bait and how to identify adventure. Participants will also see a pri- Town. We’ve also added Water Tag, which fish. This class begins at “The vate science demonstration called “Chase is a great way to cool off after laser tag Bubble” just outside the Chief the Rainbow” and tour the Visual Art (bring a towel and/or change of clothing)! White Crane Campground. Af- Center to learn about Native American Relax between or after your games with a ter the fishing program, partici- art. Fee includes an exciting and edu- slice of pizza and a beverage. Bring extra pants cool off with a swim at the cational movie at the Wells Fargo Cine- quarters for arcade games. If you’ve yet to Summit Activities Center! Bring Dome Theater. Participants must bring a experience the Laser Barn, visit www.las- a sack lunch, swimsuit, towel and sack lunch and snacks. Class size: 22. erbarn.com. No matter the weather, we’ve sunscreen. Life jackets and fish- got the fun covered both indoors and out- ing poles provided. Class size: 20. DAY: Friday, June 5 doors. Come have a blast and experience DAY: Friday, July 10 (1998) TIME: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (1993) all the Laser Barn has to offer! Class size: AGE: 8+ 22. TIME: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FEE: $35 plus tax AGE: 7+ DAY: F riday, June 19 (2089) FEE: $15 plus tax SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK Friday, July 17 (2090) Jump into summer at Sky Zone, the first TIME: 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. CANOEING 101 indoor trampoline park, where your child AGE: 7+ Learn the basics of canoe han- will experience a great workout combined FEE: $35 plus tax dling and safety in this clinic with awesome, healthy fun! Participants led by National Park Rangers in have full access to all Sky Zone activities HORSEBACK RIDING, TOMAHAWKS AND cooperation with South Dakota during this private session, including the CRITTERS AT PONCA STATE PARK State Parks. Participants experi- Main Court, the Foam Zone, Ultimate Travel to Ponca State Park, the eastern ence a nature hike around Lake Dodge Ball, SkySlam and more! After the gateway of the Missouri National Recre- Yankton following a refreshing two-hour jumping session, participants ational River, to experience nature at its canoe ride. This fun and infor- will enjoy their sack lunches at Sertoma finest. Participants enjoy an hour-long, mative clinic is held on the south Park in Sioux Falls and explore the climb- supervised horseback ride on the trails shore of Lake Yankton between ing gym and playground! Participants of Ponca State Park and receive an intro- the boat ramp and the fishing must bring a sack lunch and snacks. PAR- duction to the art of tomahawk throwing. pier. Participants must bring a ENTS — All participants need to have a Participants also take part in the “Creepy sack lunch and snacks, dress for waiver completed and signed by their le- Critters” program that teaches them about an afternoon on the water and gal guardian if they are under 18 years critters found in Nebraska and allows sunscreen. Life jackets and ca- of age by June 6 (waivers can be submit- campers to touch them if they are brave noes are provided. If inclement ted electronically at www.skyzone.com/ enough! Participants must bring sack lunch weather is forecast, the program siouxfalls). Class size: 44. and snacks. Dress for the weather, hiking will be cancelled on Thursday, and horseback riding. Class size: 22. July 23 by noon. Class size: 18. DAY: Friday, June 12 TIME: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (1996) DAY: F riday, June 26 (1994) DAY: Friday, July 24 (1997) AGE: 7+ Friday, July 31 (1995) TIME: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FEE: $35 plus tax TIME: 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. AGE: 10+ AGE: 8+ FEE: $15 plus tax FEE: $35 plus tax

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ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ENERGY ADVENTURE DAY CAMP Southeast Job Link

Energy Adventure Day Camp provides comprehensive, objective information and activities on energy sources that fuel our country, including economic SATURDAY FINE ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOP and environmental impacts. Students Studio Art Center explore the history of energy, energy in current events and consider future On designated Saturdays from May 30 through August 1, students have up to energy development opportunities and seven different projects they can create in the day. Most supplies and materi- challenges. They discover that certain als provided. From Fantasy Art to Creative Crafts to Fine Arts & Painting, energy sources may be better choices numerous choices will please students age 5 1/2 through teens. Workshop for specific needs, and discuss and de- classes are held in two separate rooms to ensure that both older and younger bate the energy sources we use today students enjoy an art adventure with their peers. Students may have an op- and will use in the future. This camp tional 30- to 60-minute preliminary session to select their projects and/or helps students understand that there create a composition for painting. Participants need to bring a sack lunch. are many things to consider when Afternoon snacks and juice will be provided. Visit www.studioartcenter.com making decisions about resource use. to see the projects. Class size: 6. Participants must bring a sack lunch. For more information call 668-3480. LOCATION: Studio Art Center, 608 W. Eighth St. Class size: 10. DAY: Saturday, May 30 (2070) TIME: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 6 (2071) AGE: 5 1/2-18 LOCATION: Southeast Job Link, 1200 June 20 (2072) FEE: $40 plus tax per day W. 21st St. June 27 (2073) Students select up to seven choices DAY: June 12 (2079) July 11 (2074) by calling the Studio Art Center at TIME: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25 (2075) 665-4686 any time prior to the day AGE: Elementary Level (grades 3-5) August 1 (2076) of the workshop. DAY: June 19 (2080) Ë Projects for, but not limited to, • Dioramas© TIME: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. younger child (5 1/2-8 years). • Fashion Art¢ AGE: Middle School Level (grades 6-8) ¢ Projects are appropriate for both • Jewelry CraftË¢ FEE: $35 plus tax older and younger students. • Fantasy Art¢ © Project takes longer, patience • Decorative Painting Projects¢ and dexterity required. • Vibrant Yarn Weaving© • Race Car Design¢© DID YOU KNOW? The choices are: • Composition Drawing & Paint- Ë RIVERSIDE PARK HAS • Watercolor Magic ing© Ë¢ • Painting Crafts • Dream Catcher, Mobile or God’s FREE WI-FI NEAR THE • Build and paint a castle or fort Eye Project© TERRITORIAL CAPITOL (bring a box if possible 8-12 • Advanced Wind Chimes© ¢© BUILDING REPLICA. inches) • Doll Making¢© • Drawing, Pastel, Colored Pencil • Boys Construction Projects ¢ Art (Rockets, Wood Building)¢© • Making Gift Items¢ • Mobile CreationsË Visit the studio or call 665-4686 to • Insect Art or Creating Fantasy receive a printed checklist for sign- Critters¢ ing up for projects. • Portfolio Scrapbooking¢

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DID YOU KNOW? THE FIRST TELEPHONES CAME TO YANKTON IN 1881.

MISSOURI RIVER EDUCATION FESTIVAL due to popular demand they are now Friday, May 1 open to the public at no cost! Youth learn about the river, its outstand- For more information, contact Will ing and dynamic resources and the river Kennedy at [email protected] ecosystem from professionals who work or 670-8606. in the field. The education festival is planned and presented by these orga- 2015 PADDLING RACES, MISSOURI nizations: City of Yankton; Keep Yank- RIVER: DAM ‘N BACK TREK ton Beautiful; S.D. Game, Fish, & Parks; Saturday, May 2 Izaak Walton League; National Park The race begins and ends at Yankton’s Service; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Riverside Park. A 10-mile (round trip) Nebraska Game & Parks Commission; race with a Le Mans-style start and USD Missouri River Institute; Lewis & its first half against the current of the Clark NRD; U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Mighty Mo. Racers depart the park, pad- neers. Approximately 500 area students dle to the small cove just below Gavins will attend the 2015 education festival. Point Dam, and sprint back. Time: TBD DAKOTA TERRITORIAL MUSEUM MISSOURI RIVER CLEANUP THE SOUTH DAKOTA KAYAK CHALLENGE The Dakota Territorial Museum, Saturday, May 2 Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 610 Summit St. (next to Westside Volunteers can register to participate in The SDKC starts 7 a.m. at Yankton’s Park and across from Avera Hos- the cleanup starting at 8 a.m. at Shelter Riverside Park and ends at Public Boat pital) offers collections in Civil 1, located by the boat ramp on the east Ramp, South Sioux City, Neb. The War, Indian War, World War I side of Riverside Park. Volunteers will SDKC, now in its sixth year, is a 72-mile and World War II memorabilia be finished by noon. Local volunteers race on the Missouri River, pitting rac- and artillery, riverboat, pioneer, have removed an astounding amount of ers against their own endurance as well and Yankton business history. In trash at the annual cleanup. From 2005 as the state’s finest waterway and its addition, the museum features a to 2011, over 4,230 volunteer hours myriad obstacles. Racers begin on Sat- vintage boat motor and fishing have been logged during the cleanups. urday in Yankton and have until 1 p.m. collection, one-room school- Unfortunately, the renewal of trash in Sunday to complete the course. house, blacksmith shop, railroad the Missouri River and along its banks depot and caboose. requires the need for more volunteers CUB SCOUTS DAY CAMP Special summer exhibits will each year to continue the cleanup ef- Saturday, May 30 feature a “Hands-on-History” forts. Over 10 miles of river shoreline Join us at the Lewis & Clark Scout walk-in Yankton Sioux tipi and have been cleaned, with over 12 tons of Camp for archery, BB guns, science ex- rare Indian artifacts. Exhib- general trash removed, 20 tons of metal, periments, air cannons, obstacle courses its change every other month. and three tons of tires. Please consider and fun in the outdoors! These were all Watch the Yankton Daily Press volunteering to help. This event is held activities at last year’s day camp, and this year promises to be better than ever! & Dakotan for other special ex- in conjunction with various area agen- There will be a variety of activities for hibits. For more information, call cies to promote good stewardship of the Missouri River, which has been desig- boys in grades 1 through 4. You do need 665-3898. nated a Wild and Scenic River. For more to be a Scout to attend, but if you aren’t Hours: information, contact Dugan Smith with a Scout now we can easily get you regis- May 1 to September 30: 10 a.m. the National Park Service at 665-0209. tered! The cost is $24 for BSA member- to 5 p.m. (Monday thru Friday) ship and variable camp fees. Grades 1-4. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday and MISSOURI RIVER RENDEZVOUS EVENTS For more information contact Will Sunday) Saturday, May 2 Kennedy, 670-8606, will.kennedy@ Missouri River Rendezvous Events will scouting.org. October 1 to April 30: 12 p.m. to hold a second day of fun, family-ori- 4 p.m. seven days a week. ented and educational programming KIDS ART FEST in Riverside Park. These programs have Tuesday, June 2 only been offered to area schools, but Yankton Area Arts hosts the 23rd An- 40 SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIESAQUATICS nual Kids Art Fest, Tuesday, June 2 from free. To find the latest information on the THE CENTER 5-7:30 p.m. at Riverside Park! Hands-on, education workshops and programming, The Center, 900 Whiting Dr., imaginative art activities will be available please visit www.sdshakespearefestival. offers activities each day that and free to youngsters, and families are org or email company@sdshakespeare- range in price from 50 cents encouraged to attend. For more infor- festival.org. to $1. Call 665-4685 or email mation or to volunteer, contact Yankton [email protected] KANSAS CITY ROYALS PASS IT ON Area Arts at 665-9754. for more information. We also June 23 serve delicious meals Monday YANKTON SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER KYNT 1450 AM radio and the Yankton through Friday for $3.50 for FOOD PROGRAM Parks and Recreation department are ex- those over 60 and $6.50 for June 8-July 31 cited to sponsor the Kansas City Royals those under 60. The Cen- The Yankton School District offers a sum- Pass It On program on Tuesday, June 23 ter’s daily activities schedule mer food service program June 8 through from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Riverside Park includes: July 31. The Webster Elementary School Baseball Stadium. Players, coaches and Gym, 317 E. Seventh St., will be the site parents ages 8 and up are invited to at- Monday for serving lunch Monday through Fri- tend. Former major league players teach Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. day between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for all hitting, infield and outfield play, pitching, Exercise 11 a.m. students through 18 years old at no cost. catching and base running. Pinochle 12:45 p.m. Students do not have to register, enroll or Whist 12:45 p.m. qualify for free or reduced meal benefits THE FORT TO FIELD 50 PADDLE BATTLE Cribbage 1 p.m. to participate. All students are eligible to Saturday, July 11 Hand & Foot 1 p.m. receive free meals regardless of race, col- Race starts 7 a.m. at Fort Randall Dam or, national origin, age, gender, religion or tailraces, near Pickstown and ends at Tuesday disability. Adults are also welcome to eat Springfield Marina. This 50-mile race Table Tennis 8:30 a.m. lunch for $3 per meal. An adult does not brought more than 100 paddlers from Billiards 10 a.m. need to accompany a child. All meals will across the country in its first year. In Quilting 10 a.m.-3 p.m. be served with the requirements includ- 2015, more will come to battle the waves, Exploring the Bible 10:30 a.m. ing: 2 oz. meat, 2 servings of fruits and/or wind and winding delta before the finish. Pinochle 12:45 p.m. vegetables, 1 serving bread or grain, and 1 The event is built as a fundraiser for Mis- Wii Bowling 1 p.m. serving milk (chocolate or white). souri River cleanups. Bingo 7-9 p.m. For further information, call Sandi Kramer, YSD Child Nutrition Supervisor, 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Wednesday at 665-8379. July 4 Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Riverside Park comes alive with a fire- Exercise 11 a.m. SOUTH DAKOTA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL works display at dusk. Bring your lawn Whist 12:45 p.m. June 11-14 chair and enjoy the displays brought to Bridge 1 p.m. The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival you by the City of Yankton! Concert in Rummikub 1 p.m. (SDSF) is proud to present Shakespeare’s amphitheater from 8-10 p.m. thrilling tragedy, Macbeth, in the outdoor Thursday theater at Vermillion’s Prentis Park, June CAMP INVENTION AT Table Tennis 8:30 a.m. 11-14 at 7 p.m. The nightly productions MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE Wii Bowling 9:30 a.m. will also include live music and vending July 27-July 31 Billiards 10 a.m. in the park starting at 6 p.m. Camp Invention celebrates its 25th sea- Pinochle 12:45 p.m. With the production of Macbeth, the son in 2015. We inspire girls and boys Dominos 1 p.m. SDSF plans to thrill and chill its audience in grades 1 through 6 to think BIG and in a play that explores the quest for pow- imagine how they can change the world Friday er, the dangers of vaulting ambition, fate for the better! This one-of-a-kind week- Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. vs. free will and the frailty of the human long experience connects science, tech- Quilting 10 a.m.-3 p.m. condition. nology, engineering and math (STEM) Exercise 11 a.m. The 2015 season will also feature day- through fun hands-on activities. The Bridge 1 p.m. time educational workshops and pro- program allows students to learn about Bingo 7-9 p.m. gramming for youth and adults. In keep- creative problem solving (and so much ing with its mission, all programming is more!) in teams grouped by age. WWW.CITYOFYANKTON.ORG 41 (Continued on next page) SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

DID YOU KNOW? YANKTON HIGH SCHOOL WAS THE FIRST HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DAKOTAS.

Campers registering March 21-May Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. at Riverside dle Wheel Point, Yankton. This “fun- 13 save $15 when using the promo code Park. This free event includes biking and run” style event is more community SPRING. For those registering two sib- running and is open to kids from Yank- building than competition, and its six- lings, a $25 discount is valid all season ton and the surrounding areas. Partici- mile distance is a great way for paddlers long. Families with three or more sib- pants are required to wear a helmet and of any age to get on the river during Riv- lings taking part in the program save are encouraged to bring a water bottle. erboat Days. Now in its third year, the $50 per child. Register by visiting www. event continues to grow as a fun-loving campinvention.org or call (800) 968- POOCH PLUNGE way to enjoy Yankton’s largest event of 4332. Thursday, August 20 the summer. The pool is once again going to the dogs! GREAT DAY OF PLAY Join us with your pooch on August 20 RIVERBOAT DAYS August 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Memorial Park Pool for August 21-23 Memorial Park Pool offers free open a refreshing dip. All dogs must have cur- See art, fireworks and entertainment at swim from 12:30-8 p.m. during the rent shots and stay under their owner’s Yankton’s Annual Riverboat Days/Sum- Yankton Great Day of Play. control at all times. mer Arts Festival, August 21-23 at Riv- erside Park. For more information visit KIDS DUATHLON RIVERBOAT DAYS KAYAK RUN www.riverboatdays.com. August 7 Saturday, August 22 The Yankton Parks and Recreation De- The kayak run starts August 22 at 2 p.m. partment will host the Third Annual by the “The Bubble” Cove near Chief Yankton Duathlon for kids ages 6-15 on White Crane, Yankton and ends at Pad-

WOMEN’S SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE SUMMER BAND CONCERTS Women’s sand volleyball is played at the sand volley- Yankton Area Arts (YAA) will continue its annual Summer Con- ball courts in Memorial Park south of the pool. The cert Series beginning June 2. Area residents and guests are invited Women’s Competitive League and Just for Fun League to gather at Riverside Park Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. Tuesday eve- is played on Thursday evenings. League play begins on nings throughout the summer to enjoy a free and diverse offer- Thursday, June 4. Teams must register by Friday, May ing of music. The concert line-up begins with the Yankton Area 8. Registration forms are available at the Summit Ac- Summer Band (YASB) on June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7. The six- tivities Center or online at www.cityofyankton.org. week summer band series is a fantastic opportunity for musicians and audiences. Each week guest conductors from around the area CO-ED SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE join the band of 70-100 musicians to give each concert a unique Co-ed sand volleyball is played at the sand volleyball flavor. Interested musicians gather at 6:30 p.m. on the indicated courts in Memorial Park south of the pool. Games are Tuesday evenings for rehearsal before each scheduled 8 p.m. per- on Wednesday evenings, with leagues beginning on formance. Yankton High School band director Todd Carr arrang- Wednesday, June 3. Teams must register by Friday, May es the YASB series. To follow the YASB concerts, YAA will also 8. Registration forms are available at the Summit Ac- host noted area bands as part of a five-week Summer Pops series. tivities Center and online at www.cityofyankton.org. YAA will kick off the Pops series with a special Fourth of July Concert at 8 p.m. at the Riverside Amphitheatre. The remaining CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE pop concerts will be held at the Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. on July The co-ed softball league plays on Sunday evenings 14, 21, 28 and August 4. The Summer Concert Series is spon- at Sertoma Park. League play begins Sunday, May 31. sored by Yankton Area Arts with support by the City of Yankton, Teams must register by Friday, May 8. Registration Yankton Parks and Recreation Department and Services Center forms are available at the Summit Activities Center and Federal Credit Union. In case of inclement weather, check www. online at www.cityofyankton.org. YanktonAreaArts.org or call the YAA office at 665-9754.

42 PARKS & RECREATION FACILITY RENTALS

CITY HALL GYM PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS FOX RUN MUNICIPAL The City Hall Gym may be rent- You can reserve any of the city’s park shelters for GOLF COURSE ed for church activities, birthday $40 plus tax per reservation. The larger shelters at Fox Run is an 18-hole, par-72 pub- parties, dances, youth basket- Riverside Park and Memorial Park are rented for lic golf course with five different ball, soccer, indoor tennis, etc. $50 plus tax per reservation. Reserving a shelter sets of tees from which to play. The guarantees your choice of a meeting, reunion or green tees are located 150 yards SUMMIT ACTIVITIES CENTER picnic site. from each green on holes one If you need space to host small through nine. From the gold tees, or large events, call the Sum- AMPHITHEATER RESERVATIONS the course measures over 6,900 mit Activities Center. We offer If you are planning an event where you may want yards. Fox Run has a course rating a variety of areas to meet your a stage and audience seating, consider using the of 72.0 and a slope of 124 from the needs, including a 970-seat the- spacious amphitheater at beautiful Riverside Park. gold tees. ater, a commons area that com- The cost to rent the amphitheater is $70 plus tax. To book your online tee time at fortably seats 400, and meeting Fox Run, visit www.cityofyankton. rooms that seat 10 to 90 indi- TERRITORIAL CAPITOL org. Tee times may be booked on- viduals. We also have gym space The Territorial Capitol Building is available to rent line 14 days in advance. and a swimming pool with a wa- for meetings, reunions and special events. Build- ter slide that may also be rented. ing capacity is 65 (using both levels). The cost to MERIDIAN BRIDGE rent the Capitol Building is $60 plus tax. If you are planning an event where Reservations for City Hall Gym you want a scenic view, consider Reservations for park shelters, amphitheater, and or SAC rentals can be made Mon- using the Meridian Bridge at Riv- Territorial Capitol Building can be made Monday day through Friday from 8 a.m.- erside Park. For rental informa- through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. by contacting the 5 p.m. by contacting the Summit tion, please call the Department of Department of Parks and Recreation at 668-5231. Activities Center at 668-5234. Parks and Recreation at 668-5231.

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AUGUSTA 2901 Fox Run Pkwy. RIDGEWAY 29th St. & Ruth St. 1.96 acres, 1 picnic shelter, play structures, 1.44 acres, play structures, basket- basketball courts, green space ball court, green space, ADA acces- sible, 1 picnic shelter AVIATION East 31st St. 4 acres, display airplane, green space RIVERSIDE Douglas Ave. & Levee St. 32 acres, 7 picnic shelters, play CROCKETT 11th St. & Pennsylvania St. structures, lighted pedestrian trails, TRIPP 8th St. & Broadway Ave. 1.25 acres, play structures, green space public restrooms, ADA accessible, 2.5 acres, 1 picnic shelter, lighted pedestrian boat docks, ADA accessible fishing trails, green space, public restrooms, out- FANTLE MEMORIAL 21st St. & Douglas Ave. pier, fish cleaning station, softball door ice rink (weather permitting), ADA 40 acres, 3 picnic shelters, play structures, field, baseball stadium, amphithe- accessible lighted pedestrian trails, public restrooms, atre, Dakota Territorial Capitol rep- olympic-sized outdoor pool, parent/child lica, 6 sculptures, Meridian Bridge, WATER WORKS Levee St. & Walnut St. wading pool, 18-hole disc golf course, 4 green space 6 acres, USS Scorpion monument, Merid- lighted tennis courts, lighted sand volley- ian Bridge, Riverside Park trail head, green ball court, baseball/softball fields, lighted ROTARY NATURE AREA space, lighted pedestrian trails, ADA acces- basketball courts, soccer fields, 8 horseshoe 7th St. & Burleigh St. sible pits, veterans memorial, green space, ADA 1.5 acres, lighted pedestrian trails, accessible native grasses and flowers, outdoor WESTSIDE 5th St. & Summit St. classroom structure, ADA accessible 13 acres, 1 picnic shelter, play structures, FOX RUN 2810 Adkins Dr. lighted pedestrian trails, public restrooms, 3 acres, 1 picnic shelter, play structures, bas- SERTOMA 15th St. & Ferdig Ave. ADA accessible, fishing pond with ducks ketball courts, green space 27.3 acres, 3 picnic shelters, play and geese, lighted skateboard park, basket- structures, public restrooms, 6 light- ball court, 2 lighted tennis courts, pickle MARNE CREEK WEST GREENWAY ed baseball/softball fields, 1 lighted ball, stone gazebo, Dakota Territorial Mu- West City Limits Road football field, 2 batting cages, out- seum, green space 12.75 acres, off-leash dog area (4.5 acres), door ice rink (weather permitting), The skate park is open year-round (weather 229-plot community garden, parking lot green space permitting) and is free to use. Rules are: Dog area is open year-round (weather per- • The skate park is not supervised. Skateboard- mitting) and free to use. Rules are: SUMMIT ACTIVITIES CENTER ing and in-line skating accidents may result in • Dogs must be leashed prior to leaving and 1801 Summit St. serious injury. Use of the Yankton skate park upon entering the off-leash area. 78 acres, 2 picnic shelters, outdoor: is at your own risk. • Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated. lighted pedestrian trails, soccer • The skate park is used by both experienced • No dogs under 4 months of age or in heat. fields, football fields, softball fields, and inexperienced skateboarders and in-line skaters. Know your abilities and skate within • Owners must have a visible leash and be in batting cage, 8 lighted tennis courts, them. Be courteous and aware of others at verbal control of dogs at all times. walk/running track, green space, in- • Owners must prevent aggressive behavior, all times. door: lap pool, zero depth pool, 134- biting, fighting or excessive barking. • Users are encouraged to wear safety equip- foot slide, weight and fitness area, • Owners are liable for damage or injury inflict- ment for skateboarding/in-line skaters, such walking/running track, 6 basketball/ ed by their dogs. as helmets, kneepads and elbow pads. • Owners must clean up and dispose of feces. volleyball courts, 2 performing arts • Use of profanity, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs is • Owners shall bring no more dogs than they theaters, meeting rooms, public re- considered unacceptable. can control. strooms, ADA accessible • Keep the area clean. No glass containers. • No unsupervised children under age 14. • Skating permitted from sun-up to sundown. • Be responsible, use common sense and enjoy • No items such as tables, benches, or home- the park. made ramps and obstacles, other than those specifically provided by the Yankton Parks De- MORGEN 11th St. & Green St. partment are allowed. 5.2 acres, baseball/softball field, green space, • The City of Yankton, associated departments, play structures, lighted pedestrian trails Please remember our parks are and staff are not responsible for any losses, tobacco free. Thank you for not damages or injuries resulting from the use of using tobacco in our parks. the skate park. 44 WWW.CITYOFYANKTON.ORG 45 TRAILS

WALK, RUN OR BIKE AT YOUR OWN PACE! is a 3.3-mile primitive trail of grass and With approximately 10 miles of paved trails, the Yankton Parks and Recreation De- dirt. Please note that ATV use is allowed partment is committed to creating a pedestrian friendly community. The trails pro- on the trail from November 1 to Febru- vide opportunities for vigorous exercise, family walks, bike riding, leisurely strolls, ary 28. and it meets a transportation need of getting from one place to another without using a motorized vehicle. Choosing to walk or ride a bike reduces air and noise pollution, Meridian Bridge. Located on the west protects the environment and saves money since you do not have to purchase gas! side of Riverside Park (intersection of While on the trails, enjoy the blooms and aroma of native plants, such as blue flax, Walnut Street and Levee Street). This coneflowers, coreopsis, leadplant, blanket flower and more. trail (.5 miles each level) is the historic double-deck Meridian Bridge, original- The Arboretum Trail (1.4 miles) fol- Please follow these rules at the Auld- ly dedicated on October 11, 1924. The lows the perimeter of the Summit Ac- Brokaw Trail: bridge spans the Missouri National Rec- tivities Center and Yankton High School • Keep to the right, pass on the left reational River, which is a national park. grounds. The trail includes an arbore- • Bikes yield to pedestrians tum with native trees, bushes, wildflow- • Keep pets on a short leash Nebraska Primitive Trail. Located on ers and native grasses. • Clean up after your pets the south side of the Meridian Bridge • Ride slowly and carefully in the property west of the old Highway The Auld-Brokaw Trail (3.25 miles) • Announce your presence when passing 81 roadway. Parking is available on the connects the Summit Activities Center • Be courteous and HAVE FUN! south side of the Meridian Bridge. This and Riverside Park. This trail parallels primitive trail is approximately one mile Marne Creek through the heart of Yank- The Fantle Memorial Park Trail circles long and forms a figure eight amongst ton and links schools, Morgen Park, around and crisscrosses through the the trees. The north loop provides access Tripp Park, the Rotary Nature Area, the park. The perimeter trail is approxi- to the Missouri River. Chamber of Commerce’s Yankton Area mately one mile. Visitors Center (Trailhead) and Paddle- Westside Park to the Highway 52 wheel Point. The Riverside Park trails (1 The James River Trail begins on the Trail. Enjoy strolling through West- mile) provide a wonderful opportunity east side of Yankton (East Eighth Street) side Park and observing the ducks and for exercise while enjoying the beauty of and follows the old railroad bed and geese found in the artesian well-fed, the Missouri River. roadside ditches to the James River. This man-made pond. Then hop on the trail (.75 miles) and it will take you from the north side of Westside Park to the High- Did You Know? YANKTON HAS A WATER TRAIL way 52 trail (3.14 miles), which con- The segment of the Missouri River from Gavins Point Dam in Yankton to Sioux nects to the trails found along Lewis & City, Iowa, is part of the Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail. This Clark Lake. area is one of the last remaining natural stretches of America’s longest river. For detailed information about water trail access points, routes and river mile marker information, visit www.mnrrwatertrail.org.

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