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Collier County Parks and Recreation • Winter/Spring 2011
WINTER/SPRING General Information 2 Contents Commissioners Advisory Boards Collier County Board of County R.E.A.L.guide Commissioners Public Services Division Parks & Recreation Donna Fiala (District 1) [email protected] Georgia A. Hiller, Esq. (District 2) [email protected] ONTENTS Tom Henning (District 3) General InformationC [email protected] • Commissioners and Advisory Board Members ...... 2 Chairman Message from Director ...... 3 Contact Info...... 3 Penny Taylor(District 4) Online Registration ...... 4 [email protected] Recycle Program ...... 4 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 4 Tim Nance (District 5) Project Star...... 5 [email protected] Beach Parking...... 5 Vice Chairman Aquatic Facilities & Programs • Aquatic Facilities ...... 6 Aquatic Programs & Exercise Classes ...... 7 Collier County Park and Golden Gate, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon & Immokalee ...... 8 Recreation Advisory Board Art & Music • Crafts Adult ...... 9 Edward ‘Ski’ Olesky, Chairman Art Classes Youth ...... 9 Phil Brougham, Vice Chairman Theater Arts ...... 9 Music Lessons ...... 9 Dave Saletko Therapeutic ...... 9 •Childcare Programs Murdo Smith • Afterschool Adventures ...... 10 Mary J Bills Camps - Fall/Winter and No School Camp ...... 10 VPK/Preschool Programs ...... 10 John Fuchs Dance • Adult ...... 11 Members are appointed by the Collier County Preschool, Advanced Competition, Youth ...... 11 Board of County Commissioners. They Youth ...... 12 promote parks and recreation for Collier County Education residents and provide guidance and community • Animal Training, Educational ...... 13 input for facilities, programs and activities. Cooking, Junior Leader, Nature & Science ...... 14 Extreme Sports - Skateboarding and BMX ...... 15 •Homeschool...... 15 County Manager •Fitness Facilities ...... 16-17 Leo Ochs, Jr. •Fitness Programs • Aerobic/Cardio/Dance, Cycling & Mind/Body ...... 18 Public Services Administrator Strength Training & Zumba ...... 19 Social & Special Events Steve Carnell • Social Adult and Senior ...... 20 General ...... 20 Parks and Recreation Staff Spring, Yard Sales ...... 21 Director...... Barry Williams Dances ...... 21 Assistant Director...... Jeanine McPherson Sports • Adult ...... 22 Operations Manager...... Ilonka Washburn Family...... 23 Parks Superintendant...... Rick Garby Preschool, Teen, Youth ...... 24 Youth ...... 25 Regional Managers •Water sports Region 1 ...... Nancy Olson Sailing & Skiing...... 26 Kayaking...... 26 Region 2 ...... Nick Roberts Stand up Paddleboarding ...... 26 Conservation Collier Region 3 ...... Annie Alvarez • Collier Lands ...... 27-29 •Collier County Park Facilities/Map ...... 30-31
SEE PAGE 30 & 31 FOR MAP AND PARK ADDRESSES
Collier County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2015 General Information Director’s Message Contact Information 3 he Collier County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to visit one of our beautiful T recreation centers, parks or beaches to… Play, Connect & Discover
ur department strives to contribute to your quality of life. A balance between work and play, opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, and a sense of both belonging to andO ownership of the place one inhabits are all fostered by the green spaces and recreation activities Parks and Recreation provides. In this guide, you will see programs listed for every community park and fitness center - so come in and visit a facility today!
Vision We strive to be the best community in America to live, work, and play Mission Our mission is to benefit the well-being of the people, community and environment of Collier County Values Honesty, integrity, public service, accountability, quality, fairness, knowledge, stewardship, creativity, exceptional customer service, clean facilities, teamwork, positive attitude, responsiveness to customers, open Dear Collier County Residents and Visitors, communication, affordable programs, and collaboration Stretch your legs this winter/spring. The Gordon River Greenway is open and the weather is beautiful to see a gem right in your backyard. The project, which has been in the works for many Parks & Recreation years is finally finished and now you can bicycle, run, walk, stroll, or Administration rollerblade through a pristine upland, observe the gopher habitat, and take in a spectacular view of the Gordon River. Bring your North Collier Regional Park kayak, the entrance next to the Zoo will allow you easy access to the river, Naples Bay, and even the Gulf of Mexico if your inclined. The Park has two entrances where you can park 15000 Livingston Road and explore. The first is right next to the Zoo on Goodlette-Frank Road. Go through the Zoo Naples, FL 34109 parking lot and park in the circle in the rear of the Zoo parking area. You will find parking for (239) 252-4000 the Greenway. There is a picnic area and playground for your enjoyment as well. The second entrance is at Golden Gate Parkway. Travel east or west on the Parkway and turn south into the entrance on the south. Enjoy the beauty of our area and our parks. Remember, when you www.collierparks.com are finished enjoying your stay at Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park or Gordon River Greenway if you pack it in, pack it out. Sincerely,
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Collier County Parks and Recreation www.collierparks.com 239.252.4000 General Information 4 Contents Commissioners Advisory Boards REGISTRATION INFORMATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! ou can register for our programs and events Coaches: in person or online. We need coaches for Youth Flag Football, Y Soccer, and Basketball. It‘s not too early to sign Registration for Winter/Spring Programs begins up as a coach for any event. Coaches will be December 15, 2014 responsible for running one week night practice each week and for the game on Saturday. These opportunities are located primarily at ONLINE REGISTRATION North Collier Regional Park. Group Projects: PARK ABBREVIATIONS Log onto www.collierparks.com Throughout the year we work with individuals or BBCH Barefoot Beach Preserve Click the groups to assist us with special projects such ELCP Eagle Lakes Community Park as beach cleanups or landscaping/maintenance ENCP East Naples Community Park “Register in our parks and community centers. Please Online Here” contact us for information or to suggest a FRPK Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park button project. We need at least 4 weeks notice if your GGCC Golden Gate Community Center Enter the group wants to schedule an event. GGAF Golden Gate Aquatic Facility GGCP Golden Gate Community Park course Community and Regional Parks & IMCP Immokalee Community Park code Nature Preserves Opportunities: IMSC Immokalee Sports Complex number or search programs by This would include a broad range of activities IMSP Immokalee South Park location or activity including but not limited to: MHCP Max Hasse Community Park Athletic leagues may not register Center Programs NCRP North Collier Regional Park online at this time After School Programs PBCP Pelican Bay Community Park SNF • Sun-N-Fun Lagoon You may view facility rentals but Summer Programs Athletic Activities SRP Sugden Regional Park booking a facility is not available Special Events TTBH Tigertail Beach online at this time Building and Ground Maintenance VDBH Vanderbilt Beach Establish a username/password Customer Service VTCP Veterans Community Park in order to complete Seeking adult volunteers for guided VYCP Vineyards Community Park registration and payment trail hikes and presentations on the Parents must sign up children history and nature of Pepper Ranch Try out our new interactive map at Preserve in Immokalee www.collierparks.com
Any questions? Call 252-4000 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ollier County Parks & Recreation now ollier County complies with the Americans offers gift cards available to purchase. With Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits GiftC cards make the perfect present for discriminationC on holidays, birthdays, graduations, or any the basis of special occasion. Our Gift cards can be disability. Collier purchased for any County makes amount you choose for reasonable Collier County Parks accommodations & Recreation services in all programs to or merchandise. enable participation Purchase your Gift by an individual with a Card at any Collier County Community disability who meets Center, Fitness Center or Aquatic Facility. essential eligibility requirements. Note: All the information in this guide is believed to be up-to-date and accurate as of October 2014. Programs and schedules are subject to change and facilities may expand or change. We apologize for any information that may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances.
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COLLIER COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS BEACH PARKING PERMIT: Full Time Resident Valid Florida Driver’s License or a Voter’s Registration Card displaying a Collier County residence address, and Valid vehicle registration displaying a Collier County residence address BOTH documents must be original, and display the same name and Collier County residence address Part Time Resident Valid Driver’s License (regardless of state), and Valid vehicle registration/rental car agreement, and Current Collier County property tax bill or current closing papers for property ALL 3 documents must display the property owner’s name Mobile Homes (if not a full time resident) Mobile Home Owners must own the land the home is on to qualify for a resident beach parking permit. Taxes paid on property attachments i.e., sheds, screen porches, car ports etc. do not qualify the payer as a “property owner”
Locations to obtain Resident Beach Parking Permits: East Naples Community Park Freedom Park Golden Gate Community Center Immokalee Community Park Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park Veterans Community Park Vineyards Community Park Naples Regional Library North Collier Regional Park • North Collier Government Services Center • Collier County Government Complex - Tax Collector Marco Island Library
VISITOR/NON-RESIDENT BEACH PARKING PERMIT Annual Beach Parking permit is for visitors and part time residents who do not own property in Collier County Cost is $50 (Permits are valid for one year from the month of purchase)
Locations to obtain $50 Visitor/Non Resident Beach Parking Permits: East Naples Community Park Golden Gate Community Center Immokalee Community Park Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park Veterans Community Park Vineyards Community Park Naples Regional Library North Collier Regional Park North Collier Government Services Center Tigertail Beach(only when booth attendant is on duty)
Collier County Parks and Recreation www.collierparks.com 239.252.4000 6 Sun N Fun Golden Gate Immokalee SUN-N-FUN LAGOON 15000 Livingston Rd. (239) 252-4021
Facility Schedule: Pool Entrance Fees: unny says, don’t Hours: ...... 10:00am - 5:00pm Under 3...... Free S forget to check Persons less than 48” tall...$6.00 out our website for Sun- Winter/Spring Persons 48” or taller...... $13.00 Closed October to President’s Day Weekend N-Fun Lagoon Open Collier County Schools Breaks (Thanksgiving & Winter Break) where Seniors 60+...... $9.00 you can explore the President’s Weekend through May Does not include 6% sales tax park before your visit! Open Saturday and Sunday Only Group rates: www.napleswaterpark.com Open President’s Day and Spring Break Groups of 20 or more. This must be arranged in Summer advance. Call 252-4073. Under 48 inches ...... $4.50 Memorial Day - Return of Collier County Schools 48 inches and over ...... $8.00 Open everyday Does not include 6% sales tax Fall Annual Membership Fees: Return of Collier County Schools through September Collier County Resident Family...$195.00 Open Saturday and Sunday Only Non Resident Family...... $232.00 Open Labor Day Additional over 48”...... $115.00 Additional under 48”...... $85.00 Facility Amenities: Senior...... $85.00 5 water slides, family pool, interactive water feature, a 1,200 ft. lazy river, diving and lap pool, Tadpole pool for children under 6 and Turtle Cove, a kids only fun pool for children 5 to 12. Concessions and lockers available. IMMOKALEE GOLDEN GATE AQUATIC FACILITY SPORTS COMPLEX 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd. 505 Escambia St., Immokalee (239)252-6128 (239) 657-1951 Facility Schedule: Facility Schedule: April - October Monday-Sunday ...... 10:00am-7:00pm March - August Monday-Saturday ...... 10:00am-7:00pm November - March Sunday ...... 12:00pm-6:00pm Tuesday-Sunday ...... 10:00am-6:00pm September - February Facility Amenities: Tuesday-Friday ...... 3:00pm-6:00pm 25 yard x 25 meter heated pool, children’s activity Saturday ...... 10:00am-7:00pm pool, 160 ft. open slide, 110 ft. enclosed slide, Sunday ...... 12:00pm-6:00pm two one-meter springboards, one three-meter springboard. Facility Amenities: 25 yard x 25 meter heated pool, one meter springboard, water Pool Entrance Fees: slide and children’s activity pool. Under 3...... Free Youth 3-17...... $3.00 Pool Entrance Fees: Adults 18+...... $3.50 Under 3...... Free Seniors 60+...... $3.00 Youth 3-17...... $1.50 Adults 18+...... $2.00 Pool Pass Fees: Seniors 60+...... $1.50 Youth Adult Pool Pass Fees: 3 month $45.00 $65.00 Annual $65.00 $85.00 Youth Adult Senior Family 3 month $40.00 $60.00 3 month $45.00 $110.00 Annual $55.00 $80.00 Annual $65.00 $150.00 Senior Family 3 month $40.00 $100.00 For Information on Personalized Swimming Instruction, Annual $55.00 $135.00 Group Lessons, and Swim & Dive Teams Call 252-6126.
Collier County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2015 Aquatic Program Descriptions Sun N Fun Lagoon Learn to Swim 7 PARENT & CHILD (AGES 6 MOS - 3) Level 1 - $40 The instructor helps to orient the young child and his/her parent or adult partner to the water and prepares the student to learn to swim. Level 2 - $40 The instructor gives the student’s adult partner safety information and teaches techniques to help orient the child to the water. The instructor also provides direction about how to supervise water activities in a responsible manner. PRESCHOOL AQUATICS (AGES 4 - 5) Level 1 - $40 The instructor helps children feel comfortable in the water, enjoying it safely. Level 2 - $40 The instructor helps the student build on Level 1 and to succeed with fundamental skills, e.g., floating, basic propulsion. Must have passed Preschool Level 1 or pass a swim test. Level 3 - $40 The instructor helps the student build on Level 2 skills and to improve his/her ability to coordinate motions that use simultaneous arms and legs such as breast stroke, butterfly, and elementary back stroke and the strokes using alternating arm and leg motions such as freestyle. Must have passed Preschool Level 2 or pass a swim test. LEARN TO SWIM (AGES 6 - 12) Level 1 - $40 Learn to float on front and back with assistance, move arms and legs for propulsion, put face in the water, and basic water safety. Level 2 - $40 Start swimming independently of the instructor, on front and back, go underwater, jump into chest-deep water, and learn more about water safety. Must pass Level 1 or pass a swim test. Level 3 - $40 Learn rotary breathing, head-first entry, breaststroke and dolphin kicks, treading water, and swimming longer distances (15 yards). Must have passed a Level 2 course or pass a swim test given by one of our Instructors. Level 4 - $45 Improves strokes, swim longer distances (25 yards) on back and front, perform surface dives and open turns, and learn more about water safety. Must have passed Level 3 or pass a swim test. Level 5 - $45 Refine freestyle, elementary backstroke and breast stroke. Introduction to the back crawl and butterfly strokes, flip turns, racing starts, and advanced water safety topics. Must have passed Level 4 or pass a swim test.
AQUATIC EXERCISE CLASSES From water aerobic exercises to water walking exercises, working out in the pool is an excellent non-impact way to build strength, reduce body fat, and increase flexibility. Ages: 18 & up
NCRP Deep Water Aerobics $7 / $45 & $70 punchcard An Intense Water Aerobics Class held in deep water, participants will use floatation belts for support. 32846 • Dec 02-May 28 • Tue, Thu • 10:00am-11:00am
NCRP Hydro Tone $7 / $45 & $70 punchcard Water exercises customized for the group, from high to low-impact, aerobic &/or or strengthening, water walking, etc. on the spectrum of classes offered by the United tates Water Fitness Association, Inc. 32844 • Jan 02-May 29 • Mon, Wed, Fri • 10:00am-11:00am
LEARN TO SWIM NCRP Open Water Walking $7 / $45 & $70 punchcard Participants will get a great workout walking against the current of the lazy river at Sun n Fun Lagoon. 32847 • Jan 03-May 30• Mon-Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm; Tue,Thu • 9:00am-10:00am NCRP Water Walking $7 / $45 / $70 Exercises customized for the group, from high to low-impact, aerobic and strengthening. 32845 • Jan 06-May 28 • Tue, Thu • 10:00am-11:00am
Collier County Parks and Recreation www.collierparks.com 239.252.4000 8 Aquatic Program Descriptions Golden Gate Aquatic Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Complex Water Park PARENT & CHILD PRESCHOOL AQUATICS (4 - 5 YRS) PARENT & CHILD (AGES 6 MOS - 3 YRS) MAR 7 - APR 25 AQUATICS MAR 7 - APR 25 SAT (AGES 6 MOS - 3 YRS) SAT LEVEL 1 32539 FEB 7 - MAR 28 FEB 17 - MAR 12 MAR 24 - APR 16 APR 11 - MAY 30 APR 28 - MAY 21 LEVEL 1 30 min classes 11:30am-12:00pm 32542 SAT TUE, THU TUE, THU SAT TUE, THU 11:30am-12:00pm LEVEL 2 32540 30 min classes 11:00am-11:30am LEVEL 1 32813 32816 32817 32815 32821 LEVEL 2 32543 30 min classes 9:30am-10:00am 5:45pm-6:15pm 5:45pm-6:15pm 9:00am-9:30am 5:45pm-6:15pm 11:00am-11:30am LEVEL 3 32541 30 min classes 10:30am-11:00am LEVEL 2 32812 32818 32819 32814 32820 30 min classes 9:30am-10:00am 5:45pm-6:15pm 5:45pm-6:15pm 9:00am-9:30am 5:45pm-6:15pm LEARN TO SWIM (6 - 12 YRS) MAR 7 - APR 25 PRESCHOOL
SAT (4 - 5 YRS) FEB 7 - MAR 28 FEB 17 - MAR 12 MAR 24 - APR 16 APR 11 - MAY 30 APR 28 - MAY 21 LEVEL 1 32530 30 min classes 11:30am-12:00pm SAT TUE, THU TUE, THU SAT TUE, THU LEVEL 2 32531 LEVEL 1 32824 32825 32826 32833 32836 30 min classes 10:30am-11:00am 30 min classes 9:30am-10:00am 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 9:30am-10:00am 5:00pm-5:30pm LEVEL 3 32532 30 min classes 10:00am-10:30am LEVEL 2 32823 32827 32828 32834 32837 30 min classes 8:45am-9:15am 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 9:30am-10:00am 5:00pm-5:30pm LEVEL 4 32533 45 min classes 10:00am-10:30am LEVEL 3 32829 32832 32831 32830 32835 30 min classes 8:45am-9:15am 5:45pm-6:15pm 5:00pm-5:30pm 8:00am-8:30am 5:00pm-5:30pm LEARN TO SWIM (6 - 12 YRS)
IMMOKALEE SPORTS IMMOKALEE SPORTS SEP 1 - NOV 19 SEP 2 - SEP 20 LEARN TO SWIM M, W TUE, THU (6 - 12 YRS)
COMPLEX LEVEL 1 31569 FEB 7 - MAR 28 FEB 17 - MAR 12 MAR 24 - APR 16 APR 11 - MAY 30 APR 28 - MAY 21 1 hour 3:00pm-3:30pm SAT TUE, THU TUE, THU SAT TUE, THU LEVEL 2 31570 32617 1 hour 4:00pm-4:30pm 8:45am-9:15am 32631 32641 LEVEL 3 31571 9:30am-10:00am 8:00am-8:30am 1 hour 3:00pm-3:30pm LEVEL 1 32618 32620 32630 32632 32644 30 min classes 5:00pm-5:30pm 5:45pm-6:15pm 5:45pm-6:15pm 8:45am-9:15am 5:45pm-6:15pm LEVEL 4 32622 31572 5:00pm-5:30pm 4:00pm-4:30pm LEVEL 2 32621 32623 32634 32624 30 min classes 8:45am-9:15am 6:30pm-7:00pm 8:45am-9:15am 6:30pm-7:00pm AQUATIC CERTIFICATION COURSES Certification courses for highly motivated teens in Lifeguarding 32643 8:00am-8:30am and Water safety Instructor. Ages: 15 and up LEVEL 3 32619 32625 32628 32635 32629 30 min classes 8:00am-8:30am 6:30pm-7:00pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 8:45am-9:15am 6:30pm-7:00pm NCRP Lifeguard Training $175 Certifies competent individuals seeking to become professional lifeguard LEVEL 4 31898 31901 32638 32636 32639 rescuers. This is a 36 hour course. 30 min classes 6:30pm-7:00pm 6:30pm-7:00pm 6:15pm-7:00pm 8:45am-9:30am 6:15pm-7:00pm 2838 • Feb 23-Mar 07 • Mon, Wed, Sat • 5:00pm-9:00pm EVEL 32839 • Mar 30-Apr 11 • Mon, Wed, Sat • 5:00pm-9:00pm L 5 32640 32637 32840 • Apr 20-May 02 • Mon, Wed, Sat • 5:00pm-9:00pm 45 min classes 6:15pm-7:00pm 8:00am-8:45am Water Safety Instructor $150 Certification courses for highly motivated teens and adults interested in becoming a certified swim instructor. 32848 • Feb 10-Feb 21 • Tue, Thu, Sat • 4:00pm-8:00p
Collier County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2015 Crafts Art Music Theater 9 RAFTS DULT VYCP Beach Art Expressions $12 / $50 C - A Love the beach? Do you like to surround yourself with Adult express their creative side through a variety of nature’s art? Do it yourself art projects can be a lot of fun MHCP Piano Lessons - Advanced $90 different crafting techniques. Ages: 50 & up to make! Learn to make your own beach inspired art work! Develop an appreciation for the arts while developing Projects include: Beach Glass Jewelry, Beach Inspired musical skills. Headphones provided for one-on-one GGCC Wood Carvers $0 Frames, Driftwood Wind Chimes, Shell Pots & Re-Purposed learning. Ages 5-12 years. This course is a 45 minute class. Great class for those seeking wood carving as an art. Own Beach Litter Art. Age: 7 to Adult 32138 • Dec 12-Jan 23 • Fri • 4:30pm-5:00pm equipment required. 32753 • Jan 21-Feb 11 • Wed • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32265 • Jan 14-May 27 • Wed • 9:00am-12:00pm 32141 • Jan 30-Mar 06 • Fri • 4:30pm-5:00pm 32754 • Feb 25-Mar 18 • Wed • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32144 • Mar 13-Apr 17 • Fri • 4:30pm-5:00pm 32755 • Apr 08-Apr 29 • Wed • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32146 • Apr 24-May 29 • Fri • 4:30pm-5:00pm ARTS/THEATRE/MUSIC CAMPS VTCP Beginner Guitar Level 1 $95 Camps that introduce children to the variety of arts. COOKING CLASSES - YOUTH Ages: 4 & up Children will follow basic recipes, learn cooking A simple and fun introduction to playing fingerstyle guitar terminology and utilize measuring skills to prepare and learning the basics of guitar playing. A $20 material fee ENCP Marianne Lorusso Voice Lessons $50 fun food and snacks. Ages: 5 - 8 will be collected by the instructor the first day of class for This class instructs in learning proper singing techniques, instruction book and CD. Ages: 7 to Adult Instructor: Mike vocal exercises/warm-up, learning to read music and basic VTCP Junior What’s Cooking $45 Morgan For more information e-mail: mjmorgan @gci.net 32699 • Jan 12-Feb 23 • Mon • 5:30pm-6:30pm musical vocabulary. Private or duet lessons also available. This class is designed for kids interested in preparing simple 32702 • Mar 02-Apr 06 • Mon • 5:30pm-6:30pm Prices available upon request. Instructor: Marianne Lorusso meals and snacks. Children will follow basic recipes, learn School of Performing Arts Contact (508) 633-3024 for more cooking terminology and use measuring skills to prepare fun VTCP Beginner Guitar Level 2 $95 details. foods and snacks. Ages: 5-8 yrs A simple and fun introduction to playing fingerstyle guitar 32444 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 3:30pm-4:30pm 32694 • Feb 03-Feb 24 • Tue • 3:30pm-4:30pm 32445 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 3:30pm-4:30pm and learning the basics of guitar playing. A $20 material fee 32446 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 3:30pm-4:30pm VTCP Pee Wee What’s Cooking $45 will be collected by the instructor the first day of class for 32447 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 3:30pm-4:30pm instruction book and CD. Ages: 7 to Adult Instructor: Mike This class is designed for kids interested in preparing simple Morgan For more information e-mail: mjmorgan @gci.net meals and snacks. Children will follow basic recipes, learn 32700 • Jan 13-Feb 10 • Tue • 5:30pm-6:30pm ART CLASSES - YOUTH cooking terminology and use measuring skills to prepare fun 32701 • Mar 03-Apr 07 • Tue • 5:30pm-6:30pm foods and snacks. Ages: 4-5 yrs These classes provide children to experience a 32693 • Feb 03-Feb 24 • Tue • 1:15pm-2:15pm variety of art techniques. Ages: 7 - 12 THEATER ARTS VTCP Jr. Picassos Art Ages:5-12 $35 USIC ESSONS These classes provide children the opportunity to M L experience theater arts. Ages: 3 - 5 Use a variety of age appropriate materials to challenge and Variety of classes to teach children how to play allow your child’s imagination to soar, while learning more various musical instruments. Ages: 5 - 12 about master artists that influenced the world of art. Ages GGCC Theater Arts Level 1 $90 7-12 Supplies included. MHCP Piano Lessons - Beginner $90 For Grades 3-5, this class will provide students with the 32695 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:45pm skills you need to become an actor! Through a series of Develop an appreciation for the arts while developing games and scenes from plays, your child will learn the 32696 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:45pm musical skills. Headphones provided for one-on-one 32697 • Mar 05-Apr 02 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:45pm basics of improv, auditioning and play acting. learning. Ages 5-12 years. 32698 • Apr 09-Apr 23 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:45pm 32410 • Jan 08-Feb 05 • Thu • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32136 • Dec 12-Jan 23 • Fri • 3:30pm-4:00pm 32412 • Feb 12-Mar 12 • Thu • 4:00pm-5:00pm VYCP Adventures in Art $35 32140 • Jan 30-Mar 06 • Fri • 3:30pm-4:00pm 32414 • Mar 26-Apr 23 • Thu • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32142 • Mar 13-Apr 17 • Fri • 3:30pm-4:00pm Unleash your inner artiste as we explore different techniques 32145 • Apr 24-May 29 • Fri • 3:30pm-4:00pm and artists in this fun mixed media art class. Ages: 5-12 GGCC Theater Arts Level 2 $90 32750 • Jan 21-Feb 11 • Wed • 5:30pm-6:30pm MHCP Piano Lessons - Intermediate $90 For Grades 6-8, this class will provide students with the skills you need to become an actor! Through a series of advanced 32751 • Feb 25-Mar 18 • Wed • 5:30pm-6:30pm Develop an appreciation for the arts while developing 32752 • Apr 08-Apr 29 • Wed • 5:30pm-6:30pm games and scenes from plays, your child will develop high musical skills. Headphones provided for one-on-one level skills in improv, auditioning and play acting. learning. Ages 5-12 years. 32411 • Jan 08-Feb 05 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32137 • Dec 12-Jan 23 • Fri • 4:00pm-4:30pm 32413 • Feb 12-Mar 12 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32139 • Jan 30-Mar 06 • Fri • 4:00pm-4:30pm 32415 • Mar 26-Apr 23 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32143 • Mar 13-Apr 17 • Fri • 4:00pm-4:30pm 32149 • Apr 24-May 29 • Fri • 4:00pm-4:30pm
T R Youth Teen Adult SPECIAL NEEDS Collier County Parks & Recreation offers several water activities for our Special Needs population. Call Michael Toolan @ 325-7842 for water skiing or Patricia Rosen @ 580-9117 for sailing or Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Ages: 5 - 95 SRP- Accessible Sailing $15 Offers the opportunity to learn the basics of sailing. A new Hoyer lift has been installed to meet the needs of those who may need assistance getting in or out of the boat. 32403 • Jan 10-Apr 30 • Sat, Tue-Thu • 12:00pm-3:00pm
Collier County Parks and Recreation www.collierparks.com 239.252.4000 10 Afterschool Camps Preschool FTER CHOOL DVENTURES O CHOOL AYS VYCP Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Camp $185 A S A $500 N S D $15 In this high energy, fast paced camp, kids will discover, This program is designed to provide working parents Provides a safe place for children of working parents explore, invent and create using Lego bricks. Throughout a safe and fun environment for their children when on days when school is not in session. Ages: 5 - 12 the day, instructors will provide materials for the children to school is out. Activities include sports, arts and GGCC • 32185 • Jan 05 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm create with: model plans, games, Lego video games, and crafts, homework time and more. Program includes IMCP • 32897 • Jan 05 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm tons of Lego bricks! Campers will be given an exciting all regular and early release school days. Daily rate THRP • 33007 • Jan 05 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm challenge to problem solve, daily either alone or as part of a is for scheduling purposes only - Fee is $500 per VYCP • 32476 • Jan 05 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm group. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Ages: 5-13 session. Ages: 5 - 12 GGCC • 32184 • Jan 06 • Tue • 7:30am-6:00pm 32509 • Mar 16-Mar 20 • Mon-Fri • 9:00am-12:00pmm IMCP • 32898 • Jan 06 • Tue • 7:30am-6:00pm Jan 07-Jun 03 • Mon-Fri•2:40pm-6:00pm THRP • 33008 • Jan 06 • Tue • 7:30am-6:00pm VYCP • 32477 • Jan 06 • Tue • 7:30am-6:00pm 32228 East Naples Community Park ENCP • 32235 • Jan 19 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm 32101 Golden Gate Community Center MHCP • 32169 • Jan 19 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm 32861 Immokalee Commuity Park GGCC • 32188 • Feb 16 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm 32325 Immokalee South Park THRP • 33009 • Feb 16 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm 32159 Max Hasse Community Park VYCP • 32478 • Feb 16 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm 32809 Therapeutic Recreation ENCP • 32236 • Mar 23 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm 32722 Veterans Community Park MHCP • 32169 • Mar 23 • Mon • 7:30am-6:00pm 32471 Vineyards Community Park GGCC • 32189 • Apr 03 • Fri • 7:30am-6:00pm IMCP • 32899 • Apr 03 • Fri • 7:30am-6:00pm IDDLE CHOOL THRP • 33010 • Apr 03 • Fri • 7:30am-6:00pm M S RAP $300 VYCP • 32480 • Apr 03 • Fri • 7:30am-6:00pm The program will offer working parents a safe and fun IMCP • 32900 • Jun 4 • Thu • 7:30am-6:00pm FREE environment for their children when school is not in IMCP • 32901 • Jun 05 • Fri • 7:30am-6:00pm VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (VPK) session. Ages: 12 - 14 If you live in Florida, and your child turns 4 years of age by September 1, your child is eligible to participate Aug 18-Dec 19 •Mon-Fri•4:15pm-6:00pm in Florida’s FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) 32166 Max Hasse Community Park education program. Ages: 4 - 5 33004 Therapeutic 32723 Veterans Community Park Jan 05-May 21•Mon-Thu•9:00am-1:00pm 32237 East Naples Community Park 32266 Golden Gate Community Center DROP IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 32940 Immokalee Community Park South Immokalee Park drop in program accepts school 32326 Immokalee South Park aged students attending grades K-8th. Free non- 32167 Max Hasse Community Park regulated DCF program that assist with homework and 32759 Veterans Community Park provides recreational activities. Monitored primarily by 32499 Vineyards Community Park senior volunteers. Ages: 7 - 17 Drop In After School Program $0 VPK WRAP AROUND $50/ WEEK 3 2 5 0 0 • J a n 0 7- J u n 0 2 • W e d - F r i , M o n - W e d • 6 : 0 0 p m - 8 : 0 0 p m This program provides care for enrolled VPK students before and after VPK hours. Ages: 4 - 5 SPRING FLING CAMP Jan 05-May 21•Mon-Thu•1:00pm-5:00pm Camp will offer parents a safe place to keep their children 32238 East Naples Community Park while they are working and give them the opportunity to 32946 Immokalee Community Park socialize and celebrate the holiday season with peers. Mar 16-Mar 20•M-F•7:30am-6:00pm $85 VPK FUN FRIDAYS EARLY RELEASE DAYS 32235 East Naples Community Park Program allows current VPK students to enjoy a Friday This program provides a safe and fun environment 32896 Immokalee Community Park 32168 Max Hasse Community Park morning full of fun, games and activities. Pre-registration for children of parents who require supervision of required. 9am-12pm. Ages: 4 - 5 their children on days when school dismisses early. 32611 Veterans Community Park Please pack 2 snacks. Ages: 5 - 12 SRP- Spring Break Sail/Ski Camp $225 GGCC Pre-K Fun Friday $40 4 Week Session Arts and crafts, painting, sports, dance, cooking, games, Early Release Days $10 Come out for a fun filled week of Sailing, skiing, wakeboarding & windsurfing. All levels welcome. and more...something different every week! Parents must Provides a safe place for children to stay on days when 32397 • Mar 16-Mar 20 • Mon-Fri • 9:00am-5:00pm provide snack and drink each day. Child must be potty children are released early from school. trained to attend. Sign up now and join us for lots of fun ENCP • 32229 • Jan 16 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm excitement and adventure! ENCP • 32230 • Feb 13 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm 32267 • Jan 09-Jan 30 • Fri • 9:00am-12:00pm ENCP • 32231 • Mar 13 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm 32268 • Feb 06-Feb 27 • Fri • 9:00am-12:00pm ENCP • 32232 • Jun 03 • Wed • 11:50am-6:00pm 32269 • Mar 06-Mar 27 • Fri • 9:00am-12:00pm MHCP • 32160 • Jan 16 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm 32270 • Apr 10-Apr 24 • Fri • 9:00am-12:00pm MHCP • 32161 • Feb 13 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm 32271 • May 01-May 22 • Fri • 9:00am-12:00pm MHCP • 32162 • Mar 13 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm MHCP • 32163 • Jun 03 • Wed • 11:50am-6:00pm VTCP • 33069 • Jan 16 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm VPK WRAP AROUND FRIDAY $15 /DAY VTCP • 33070 • Feb 13 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm This program provides care for enrolled VPK students VTCP • 33071 • Mar 13 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm before and after VPK hours. Ages: 4 - 5 VTCP • 33072 • Jun 03 • Wed • 11:50am-6:00pm VYCP • 32472 • Jan 16 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm Jan 05-May 21•Mon-Thu•9:00am-5:00pm VYCP • 32473 • Feb 13 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm VYCP • 32474 • Mar 13 • Fri • 11:50am-6:00pm 32239 East Naples Community Park VYCP • 32475 • Jun 03 • Wed • 11:50am-6:00pm 32947 Immokalee Community Park
Collier County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2015 Adult Preschool Teen Youth 11 DANCE - ADULT Learn the steps of various styles and cultures of dance. Ages: 18 - 99 ENCP Ballroom Dance $5 Enjoy an evening of ballroom dancing and refreshments every other Friday. Dates are as follows: 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6 & 3/20. 32244 • Jan 23-Mar 20 • Fri • 6:30pm-8:30pm ENCP Line Dance $5 This class teaches basic and intermediate steps in line dancing. 32241 • Jan 07-Apr 30 • Wed-Thu • 9:00am-10:00am ENCP Marianne Lorusso Adult Tap Dance $45 Adults have fun learning fundamental tap technique, coordination, rhythm and timing in a non-competitive environment. Attire: tap shoes. Instructor: Marianne Lorusso School of Performing Arts Call for details: (508) 633-3024 32243 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 2:00pm-3:00pm 32425 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 2:00pm-3:00pm 32426 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 2:00pm-3:00pm 32427 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 2:00pm-3:00pm VTCP Beginner Line Dance $7 Come dance to various types of fun music while learning basic steps in line dancing. Instructor: Linda Palmer Classes meet Mondays $7 per class 32703 • Jan 05-May 18 • Mon • 1:30pm-2:30pm VTCP Intermediate Line Dance $7 Come dance to various types of fun music while learning the beginner and intermediate steps in line dancing. Classes DANCE - PRESCHOOL meet Thursdays $7 per class Instructor: Linda Palmer ENCP Marianne Lorusso Mommy & Me Dance 32704 • Jan 08-May 21 • Thu • 1:30pm-2:30pm Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of various styles of dance. Ages: 4 - 6 (Ages 3-5) $40 VTCP Irish Set Dance $7 VTCP Tiny Dancers $50 Parents and children have fun learning basic, age appropriate Irish set dances have been danced at the crossroads and in dance steps. Instructor: Marianne Lorusso School of kitchens of Ireland for hundreds of years. Bring a partner or A creative combination of Ballet, Tap & Jazz designed to Performing Arts. Call for more details: (508) 633-3024 come by yourself. $7 per class develop grace, poise, confidence and coordination. Ages: 4-6 32432 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 1:00pm-2:00pm 32705 • Jan 05-Apr 27 • Mon • 6:30pm-8:30pm 32709 • Jan 13-Feb 03 • Tue • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32433 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 1:00pm-2:00pm 32710 • Feb 10-Mar 03 • Tue • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32434 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 1:00pm-2:00pm VYCP Latin Dancin’ $50 32711 • Mar 10-Apr 07 • Tue • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32435 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 1:00pm-2:00pm 32712 • Apr 14-May 12 • Tue • 6:00pm-7:00pm Need a new hobby? Just want to have fun? Learn basic ENCP Marianne Lorusso Youth Beginner latin-dance steps to dances such as Salsa, Merengue and VYCP Marcia Galle Mommy and Me Dancing Bachata! Bring your spouse, friends, or anyone who might Dance (Ages 4-7) $40 be interested. Two instructors, one male and one female, Gems $55 An introduction to ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical dance for make it easy for each gender to follow their steps. Partners Parents enjoy this fun and age appropriate dance class with girls and boys in a fun, nuturing and positive environment. encouraged, but not required. Ladies wear small heels or your child. Instructor: Marcia Galle Performing Arts Ages: 3-5 Students learn in all these areas of dance and basic dance flats, gentleman wear dress shoes (sneakers will stick to 32521 • Jan 07-Jan 28 • Wed • 9:30am-10:30am vocabulary. Attire: leotard, tap and ballet shoes. Instructor: the floor). 32522 • Feb 04-Feb 25 • Wed • 9:30am-10:30am Marianne Lorusso School of Performing Arts. Call for more 32516 • Jan 05-Feb 02 • Mon • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32523 • Mar 04-Mar 25 • Wed • 9:30am-10:30am details: (508) 633-3024 32518 • Feb 09-Mar 09 • Mon • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32524 • Apr 01-Apr 22 • Wed • 9:30am-10:30am 32417 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32519 • Mar 16-Apr 06 • Mon • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32418 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32520 • Apr 13-May 04 • Mon • 6:00pm-7:00pm ANCE OUTH EGINNER 32419 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm D - Y B 32420 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm VYCP Line Dance Advanced $10 Participants learn the basics of dance in our various This course is for advanced line dance students who have classes. Ages: 4 - 8 ENCP Marianne Lorusso Youth Intermediate already mastered the steps. Focus will be on new dances ENCP Marianne Lorusso Ballet Technique Dance (Ages 8+) $40 and will review basic steps. Students develop a strong foundation in ballet, tap, jazz, 32514 • Jan 05-May 29 • Mon, Fri • 9:30am-12:00pm (Ages 7+) $40 lyrical dance techniques, build confidence, discipline and In this class, students develop a strong foundation in learn fun age appropriate dance routines. Basic dance classical ballet technique and skills, building strength vocabulary is also included in the instruction. Attire: Leotard, and flexibility and learn ballet vocabulary. Attire: leotard tap and ballet shoes. Instructor: Marianne Lorusso School and ballet shoes. Instructor: Marianne Lorusso School of of Performing Arts. Call for more details: (508) 633-3024 Performing Arts. Call for more details: (508) 633-3024 32423 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32428 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 7:00pm-8:00pm 32421 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32429 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 7:00pm-8:00pm 32422 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32430 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 7:00pm-8:00pm 32416 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32431 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 7:00pm-8:00pm
Collier County Parks and Recreation www.collierparks.com 239.252.4000 12 Youth DANCE - YOUTH BEGINNER CONT. DANCE - YOUTH ADVANCED/COMPETITION Perfect your dance technique for performances and GGCC Marcia Galle Pee Wee Tap/Ballet $55 competitions. Ages: 11 - 18 Dancers will be taught ballet and tap. Tap and ballet shoes required. Classes 1 day a week are only on Thursdays. VYCP Marcia Galle Competition Dance $95 32276 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm This class will include instruction in ballet, tap, hip-hop, 32277 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm musical theater and pointe. Students will compete in both 32278 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm regional and national competitions. Annual fee, competition 32281 • May 07-May 28 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm & costume fees are additional. IAges: 11 - teen GGCC Marcia Galle Pee Wee Tap/Ballet 4-6 yrs $55 32525 • Jan 05-Jan 28 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm 32526 • Feb 02-Feb 25 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm Dancers will be taught the basics of ballet and tap. Tap and 32527 • Mar 02-Mar 25 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm ballet shoes required. 32528 • Mar 30-Apr 22 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm 32275 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32529 • Apr 27-May 20 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm GGCC Marcia Galle Tap/Ballet 7-14 years $55 VYCP Marcia Galle Junior Competition Dance $95 Dancers will be introduced to the basics of ballet and tap. This class will include instruction in ballet, tap, hip-hop, Tap and ballet shoes will be required. musical theater and pointe. Students will compete in both 32272 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm regional and national competitions. Annual fee, competition 32273 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm VTCP Hip Hop Dance $55 & costume fees are additional. Ages: 7-10 32274 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm This class provides a structured method of learning 32534 • Jan 05-Jan 28 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm 32280 • May 07-May 28 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm various Hip Hop dance forms and movements in a fun 32535 • Feb 02-Feb 25 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm 32536 • Mar 02-Mar 25 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm GGCC Marcia Galle Tap/Ballet 7-14 years filled and vibrant class environment. It offers a new set of combinations and routines every time. Ages: 7-12 Certified 32537 • Mar 30-Apr 22 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm $55 / $0 Instructor: Michele Ryan 32538 • Apr 27-May 20 • Mon, Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm Dancers will be taught ballet and tap. Tap and ballet shoes 32719 • Jan 14-Feb 04 • Wed • 6:00pm-7:00pm required. 32720 • Feb 11-Mar 11 • Wed • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32279 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32721 • Mar 25-Apr 15 • Wed • 6:00pm-7:00pm IMSP Dance - Youth Beginner $5 VYCP Hip Hop Dance $55 32670 • Jan 14-Jan 14 • Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm Hip Hop dance allows freedom of movement and allows 32671 • Jan 07-Jan 07 • Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm students to add their own originality. Instructor Michelle 32672 • Jan 21-Jan 21 • Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm Ryan Ages: 7-12 32673 • Jan 28-Jan 28 • Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm 32566 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32572 • Feb 04-Feb 04 • Wed • 6:00pm-7:30pm 32567 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32568 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm VTCP Dance Kidz Mix $55 32569 • Apr 02-Apr 23 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm A well rounded mix of Jazz, Music Video, & Lyrical. 32570 • Apr 30-May 21 • Thu • 5:00pm-6:00pm Emphasis is on confidence, discipline, technique, building a strong foundation and fun dance routines. Ages: 8-12 VYCP Marcia Galle Dance Tech $55 32713 • Jan 15-Feb 05 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm In this class that meets once a week students develop a 32714 • Feb 12-Mar 05 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm strong foundation in ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical as well as a 32715 • Mar 12-Apr 09 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm basic dance vocabulary. Must wear pink tights, leotard and 32717 • Apr 16-May 07 • Thu • 6:00pm-7:00pm proper shoes Ages: 6 - 11 Annual fee & costume fees are additional. 32551 • Jan 05-Jan 26 • Mon • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32552 • Feb 02-Feb 23 • Mon • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32553 • Mar 02-Mar 23 • Mon • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32554 • Mar 30-Apr 20 • Mon • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32555 • Apr 27-May 18 • Mon • 5:00pm-6:00pm VYCP Marcia Galle Just Dance $55 An introduction to ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical for girls and boys in an encouraging, supportive and fun environment. Dance shoes required! Instructor: Marcia Galle Performing Arts Ages: 6-10 32561 • Jan 06-Jan 27 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:45pm 32562 • Feb 03-Feb 24 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:45pm 32563 • Mar 03-Mar 24 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:45pm 32564 • Mar 31-Apr 21 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:45pm 32565 • Apr 28-May 19 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:45pm VYCP Marcia Galle Kid Dance $55 An introduction to ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical for girls and boys in an encouraging, supportive and fun environment. Must wear pink tights, leotard and proper shoes Ages: 4-6 Annual fee & costume fees are additional. 32556 • Jan 05-Jan 26 • Mon • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32557 • Feb 02-Feb 23 • Mon • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32558 • Mar 02-Mar 23 • Mon • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32559 • Mar 30-Apr 20 • Mon • 4:00pm-5:00pm 32560 • Apr 27-May 18 • Mon • 4:00pm-5:00pm
Collier County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2015 E Scholastic Animal Training Life Skills Nature & Science 13 NIMAL RAINING VYCP Snapology-Minecraft $55 VYCP Bingo & Board Games $50 A T This Program provides a unique atmosphere for students Come learn and play at the same time playing a variety of Owners work on handling skills and learn techniques to learn while having fun using Lego bricks and other BINGO games as well as Board Games. Work on ABC’s, to train their pet. Ages: 18 & up similar building toys. The activities are designed to trigger sight words, states, capitals, math and Spanish. Ages: 4 - 9 VTCP Canine Good Citizen Classes $150 children’s lively imaginations, build self-confidence, promote Instructor: Renee Bialek teamwork & teach early learning skills & the concepts 32975 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:30pm A basic obedience course for dogs that have never taken a of science, technology, engineering and mathematics 32987 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:30pm class before or for dogs needing to brush up on obedience (S.T.E.M.) in addition to literacy, architecture & animation. 32988 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:30pm skills. Our absolutely unique and innovative all-or-none 32849 • Jan 14-Feb 04 • Wed • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32989 • Apr 09-Apr 30 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:30pm reward training techniques make training adolescent and 32990 • May 07-May 28 • Thu • 4:45pm-5:30pm adult dogs a peaceful and enjoyable experience. Learn: VYCP Snapology-Superheroes $55 Jazz-up & Settle Down, Attention and Walking on Leash, No This Program provides a unique atmosphere for students VYCP Bricks 4 Kidz $96 Jumping, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay and Heel. Training games to learn while having fun using Lego bricks and other This is a hands-on class where students build machines, and more! This class is held on-leash. Age: 8 months and similar building toys. The activities are designed to trigger buildings, vehicles and other structures out of LEGO Bricks, over. Includes your own folder with handouts, lesson plans, children’s lively imaginations, build self-confidence, promote using one of a kind model plans designed by Bricks 4 Kidz pictures, videos and E- training Book. Testing is optional at teamwork & teach early learning skills & the concepts 32798 • Jan 06-Jan 27 • Tue • 3:30pm-4:30pm end of session, AKC Ribbon included. AKC Certificate and of science, technology, engineering and mathematics 32799 • Feb 03-Feb 24 • Tue • 3:30pm-4:30pm medal for passing. AKC Certified Evaluator: Michele Ryan (S.T.E.M.) in addition to literacy, architecture & animation. 32800 • Mar 03-Mar 24 • Tue • 3:30pm-4:30pm 32614 • Jan 12-Mar 02 • Mon • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32852 • Apr 15-May 06 • Wed • 5:00pm- 6:00pm 32801 • Apr 07-Apr 28 • Tue • 3:30pm-4:30pm 32615 • Mar 09-Apr 13 • Mon • 6:00pm-7:00pm 32802 • May 05-May 26 • Tue • 3:30pm-4:30pm 32616 • Apr 20-May 25 • Mon • 6:00pm-7:00pm VYCP Snapology-Workshop $30 VYCP Crochet for Kids $50 Hands on open build workshops where students build vehicles, building & other structures/projects out of LEGO Learn to crochet a purse or small bag to hold small items. Bricks based on educational & or theme based structure; This class is for boys and girls and is a great hand-eye activites encourage social, team building & problem solving coordination task and fine motor skill for children to learn. skills. Ages 6-12 Additional $10 materials fee to be paid to instructor on the first day of class. Ages 5 - 10. Instructor: Renee Bialek 32854 • Jan 10-Jan 10 • Sat • 10:00am-12:00pm 32855 • Feb 07-Feb 07 • Sat • 10:00am-12:00pm 32996 • Jan 06-Jan 27 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:30pm 32856 • Mar 14-Mar 14 • Sat • 10:00am-12:00pm 32997 • Feb 03-Feb 24 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:30pm 32857 • Apr 25-Apr 25 • Sat • 10:00am-12:00pm 32998 • Mar 03-Mar 31 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:30pm 32999 • Apr 07-Apr 28 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:30pm VYCP 1st Grade Tutoring $50 33000 • May 05-May 26 • Tue • 4:45pm-5:30pm Give your child an opportunity to review academics by VYCP Handwriting Help $50 being actively involved in a homework / tutoring setting. Increase your child’s fine motor skills and receive Instructor: Carolyn Perry handwriting help from a certified VPK teacher. Ages: 4 - 7 32778 • Jan 12-Feb 09 • Mon • 4:30pm-5:30pm Instructor: Renee Bialek 32779 • Feb 23-Mar 16 • Mon • 4:30pm-5:30pm 32780 • Mar 23-Apr 13 • Mon • 4:30pm-5:30pm 32981 • Jan 06-Jan 27 • Tue • 4:00pm-4:45pm 32781 • Apr 20-May 11 • Mon • 4:30pm-5:30pm 32982 • Feb 03-Feb 24 • Tue • 4:00pm-4:45pm 32983 • Mar 03-Mar 24 • Tue • 4:00pm-4:45pm EDUCATIONAL VYCP 1st Grade Writing Journey $50 32984 • Mar 31-Apr 21 • Tue • 4:00pm-4:45pm 32985 • Apr 30-May 21 • Tue • 4:00pm-4:45pm A variety of classes that stimulate the brain. Ages: 5 - 15 Join us as we learn how to write the right way. [Writing with Conventions] Instructor: Carolyn Perry VYCP Snapology-Lego Engineers $55 VYCP Story Time Enrichment $50 32790 • Jan 15-Feb 05 • Thu • 3:30pm-4:15pm Books come alive as your child explores the world of books This Program provides a unique atmosphere for students 32791 • Feb 12-Mar 05 • Thu • 3:30pm-4:15pm by reading, listening, writing, drawing and creating fun to learn while having fun using Lego bricks and other 32792 • Mar 12-Apr 02 • Thu • 3:30pm-4:15pm projects. Ages: 4 - 7 Instructor: Renee Bialek similar building toys. The activities are designed to trigger 32793 • Apr 09-Apr 30 • Thu • 3:30pm-4:15pm children’s lively imaginations, build self-confidence, promote 32991 • Jan 08-Jan 29 • Thu • 4:00pm-4:45pm teamwork & teach early learning skills & the concepts VYCP 2nd Grade Tutoring $50 32992 • Feb 05-Feb 26 • Thu • 4:00pm-4:45pm 32993 • Mar 05-Mar 26 • Thu • 4:00pm-4:45pm of science, technology, engineering and mathematics Give your child an opportunity to review academics by 32994 • Apr 09-Apr 30 • Thu • 4:00pm-4:45pm (S.T.E.M.) in addition to literacy, architecture & animation. being actively involved in a homework / tutoring setting. 32995 • May 07-May 28 • Thu • 4:00pm-4:45pm 32851 • Mar 11-Apr 01 • Wed • 5:00pm-6:00pm Instructor: Carolyn Perry 32782 • Jan 13-Feb 03 • Tue • 4:30pm-5:30pm VYCP Snapology-Lego Movie Master Builder $55 32783 • Feb 10-Mar 03 • Tue • 4:30pm-5:30pm This Program provides a unique atmosphere for students 32784 • Mar 10-Mar 31 • Tue • 4:30pm-5:30pm to learn while having fun using Lego bricks and other 32785 • Apr 07-Apr 28 • Tue • 4:30pm-5:30pm similar building toys. The activities are designed to trigger children’s lively imaginations, build self-confidence, promote VYCP 2nd Grade Writing Journey $50 teamwork & teach early learning skills & the concepts Join us as we learn how to write the right way. [Writing with of science, technology, engineering and mathematics Conventions] Instructor: Carolyn Perry (S.T.E.M.) in addition to literacy, architecture & animation. 32794 • Jan 15-Feb 05 • Thu • 4:30pm-5:15pm 32850 • Feb 11-Mar 04 • Wed • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32795 • Feb 12-Mar 05 • Thu • 4:30pm-5:15pm 32796 • Mar 12-Apr 02 • Thu • 4:30pm-5:15pm VYCP Snapology-Lego Super Structures $55 32797 • Apr 09-Apr 30 • Thu • 4:30pm-5:15pm This Program provides a unique atmosphere for students to learn while having fun using Lego bricks and other VYCP 3rd Grade Tutoring $50 similar building toys. The activities are designed to trigger Give your child an opportunity to review academics by children’s lively imaginations, build self-confidence, promote being actively involved in a homework / tutoring setting. teamwork & teach early learning skills & the concepts Instructor: Carolyn Perry of science, technology, engineering and mathematics 32786 • Jan 14-Feb 04 • Wed • 4:30pm-5:30pm (S.T.E.M.) in addition to literacy, architecture & animation. 32787 • Feb 11-Mar 04 • Wed • 4:30pm-5:30pm 32853 • May 13-Jun 03 • Wed • 5:00pm-6:00pm 32788 • Mar 11-Apr 01 • Wed • 4:30pm-5:30pm 32789 • Apr 08-Apr 29 • Wed • 4:30pm-5:30pm
Collier County Parks and Recreation www.collierparks.com 239.252.4000 E 14 Scholastic Animal Training Life Skills CONSERVATION COLLIER HUNT To participate in the Collier County Pepper Ranch Preserve Hunt Program. PEPPER RANCH HUNTS ARE OPEN TO COLLIER COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. Ages: 1 & up Barefoot Beach Preserve - 2015 NATURALIST WALKS & TALKS Pepper Ranch Hunt: Hog 3 $55 The following Naturalist Walks and Talks are held January 2 through April on days and times designated below. Each hunter is required to stay within his/her designated hunting zone within the ranch. Game Meet at the Learning Center at Barefoot Beach Preserve. Program sponsored by Friends of Barefoot Beach may be harvested by shotgun, muzzleloader, bow, or crossbow within firearm zones and by Preserve. Program Cost: Free. There is an entrance fee into the park for those who do not have a current Collier bow or crossbow within Archery Only zone. Legal game includes: wild hog, rabbit, raccoon, County park permit. Directions: Turn south off of Bonita Beach Road onto Barefoot Beach Blvd. and go about 1 ½ opossum, skunk, nutria, beaver, coyote, and gray squirrel. No quota on wild hogs. miles to park entrance. Park in the first parking area on the right and meet at the Learning Center. Please check 32093 • Apr 11-Apr 12 • Sat-Sun • 6:35am-8:20pm website at www.friendsofbarefootbeach.org. Pepper Ranch Hunt: Turkey $105 Mondays and Fridays – 10 a.m. (January 2 -April) Each hunter is required to stay within his/her designated hunting zone within the ranch. Game may be harvested by shotgun, bow, or crossbow. Legal game includes: turkey, wild hog, Beachcombing & Shelling – Barefoot Beach Preserve: Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. January through April. rabbit, raccoon, opossum, skunk, nutria, beaver and coyote. Turkey harvest limited to 1 What do wrack lines, jellies, blue buttons, beachhoppers, ghosts, sea pork, and beans have in common? Come gobbler per quota hunt permit. No quota on wild hogs. join a naturalist to find out at this lecture on Beachcombing & Shelling. Approximately a 1-hour lecture. 32094 • Mar 14-Mar 15 • Sat-Sun • 7:00am-7:30pm
Wednesdays – 10 a.m. (January 7 -April) NATURE & SCIENCE Exploring Coastal Habitats –Enjoy a naturalist guided walk to the estuary and along a sandy trail to the beach. Come join us at a Collier County Park to learn more about nature at its finest. Explore one of the most productive ecosystems in nature and the unique coastal habitats at the Preserve. Wear Ages: 6 - 99 comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Suggest you bring drinking water. Approximately a 2-hour walk. BBCHP - A Canoe Trip Through The Estuary $10 Join us for a paddle through one of the most productive ecosystems on earth, often referred to Saturdays – 9 a.m. (January 3 -April) as the ‘ The Cradle of the Sea’ Please call 252-4024 or 252-4060 for reservations. $10.00 per person. No trip on holiday weekends. Guided Nature Walk - Enjoy a naturalist guided walk along the boardwalk through a maritime forest and coastal 32262 • Jan 06-May 21 • Tue, Thu, Sun • 8:30am-11:00am strand. More than a nature walk, it’s an educational experience! Learn the importance of barrier islands, how our ancestors used Florida’s state tree, and native plant communities on barrier islands of Southwest Florida. BBCHP - Nature Walk on Wheels $0 Approximately a 1-hour walk. Created for visitors with special needs. This is an escorted golf cart tour through the amazing world of Barefoot Beach Preserve. Reservations required please call 239-252-4024 or 239-252-4060 32261 • Jan 02-May 29 • Fri • 10:00am-11:00am Barefoot Beach Preserve - 2015 SATURDAY LECTURE SERIES Saturdays – 10 a.m. (January 3 - April 18) Lecture Series - Please join the Friends of Barefoot Beach Preserve at the Learning Center chickee for a variety of lectures--each Saturday (Jan 3-Apr 18) brings someone different. Experience lectures on a multitude of topics, from native plants or animals to photography or exotic plants. Details on the lectures may be picked up at the Learning Center in December or check the web site at www.friendsofbarefootbeach.org. Approximately a 1-hour lecture.
UNIOR EADER RAINING AFETY OURSES VTCP BLS $75 J L T S C In this American Heart Association classroom-based This program is designed to allow youth to develop Provides an opportunity to learn a new skill or acquire course, healthcare professionals learn to recognize several the skills and knowledge necessary to become a a safety related certification. Ages: 12 & up life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR to victims of all Junior Leader for Camp Collier 2015. In addition, ages, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and this program will begin to prepare the candidate as GGCC CPR/AED $40 effective manner a future leader in the community. The 5-week course American Heart Association CPR and AED for Adult/Child 32681 • Feb 06-Feb 06 • Fri • 10:00am-1:00pm will include training and certification in CPR and and Infant. Certification good for two years. 32682 • Apr 10-Apr 10 • Fri • 9:00am-1:00pm First Aid, interviewing skills, Collier County policies, 32313 • Jan 09-Jan 09 • Fri • 10:00am-1:00pm creativity, competitive play vs. non-competitive play, 32317 • Mar 13-Mar 13 • Fri • 10:00am-1:00pm VTCP CPR/AED $40 planning for age-appropriate activities, and more. 32315 • Apr 17-Apr 17 • Fri • 10:00am-1:00pm American Heart Association CPR and AED for Adult/Child Make up date on Thursday, May 2nd. Ages: 13 - 18 32320 • May 29-May 29 • Fri • 10:00am-1:00pm and Infant. Certification good for two years. GGCC First Aid $40 32676 • Jan 16-Jan 16 • Fri • 10:00am-1:00pm Junior Leader Refresher Course $40 32678 • Mar 06-Mar 06 • Fri • 10:00am-1:00pm 32601 • Apr 25-May 02 • Sat • 9:00am-2:00pm American Heart Association First Aid. Certification good for 32680 • Apr 24-Apr 24 • Fri • 10:00am-1:00pm three years. 32314 • Jan 09-Jan 09 • Fri • 1:00pm-4:00pm VTCP First Aid $40 Junior Leader Training $100 32318 • Mar 13-Mar 13 • Fri • 1:00pm-4:00pm American Heart Association First Aid. Certification good for 32600 • Apr 11-May 02 • Sat • 9:00am-2:00pm 32316 • Apr 17-Apr 17 • Fri • 1:00pm-4:00pm three years. 32319 • May 29-May 29 • Fri • 1:00pm-4:00pm 32677 • Jan 16-Jan 16 • Fri • 1:00pm-4:00pm VTCP Babysitting Boot Camp $60 32679 • Mar 06-Mar 06 • Fri • 1:00pm-4:00pm Learn to be a great babysitter. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Includes CPR and First Aid Training 32674 • Jan 24-Jan 24 • Sat • 10:00am-4:00pm 32675 • Mar 28-Mar 28 • Sat • 10:00am-4:00pm
Collier County Parks and Recreation Winter//Spring 2015 E S BMX Skateboards Inline Skating 15 INLINE SKATING - YOUTH Teaches proper techniques of in-line skating including how to turn and stop. Inline skates and helmet required. Ages: 4 - 10 VTCP Learn to Inline Skate $50 Teaches proper techniques of in-line skating including how to turn and stop. Inline skates and helmet required. Ages: 6-10 yrs 32588 • Jan 26-Mar 09 • Mon • 5:00pm-6:00pm EXTREME SPORTS 32589 • Mar 23-Apr 27 • Mon • 5:00pm-6:00pm Participants will learn the fundamentals and/or techniques of Skating, BMX Racing and Free-styling. Ages: 8 & up VELOCITY SKATE PARK XTREME PORTS 3500 Thomasson Dr. BMX & RECREATIONAL SPORTS CAMP E S (239) 793-4414 Participants will learn the fundamentals and Participants will learn the skills of BMX riding on a techniques of BMX, and will also participate in bike that has no pedals. Fees include a Strider bike Velocity Schedule and instructional clinics. Ages: 5 - 99 Monday-Friday ...... 5:00pm-9:00pm recreational sports activities, such as skating, scooting, Saturdays ...... 1:00pm-9:00pm basketball, wiffle ball, kickball, ping pong, interactive Wheels BMX Walk In Clinics $5 / $10 Sundays: ...... 1:00pm-6:00pm video gaming, and other activities. Ages: 1 - 5 Participants will learn the fundamentals of BMX racing. Session Schedule: BMX Strider Learn To Ride Camp $165 / $225 Long sports sleeves shirt, long sports pants and full face Skate: M/Tu/Th ...... 5:00pm-9:00pm helmet are required. Rental Helmets available. Participants will learn the fundamentals of riding a Saturdays ...... 1:00pm-5:00pm BMX Bike. They will learn balance and coordination. All 32867 • T.B.A. 6:00pm-7:00pm Sundays ...... 1:00pm-6:00pm : W/F ...... 5:00pm-9:00pm participants will receive 5 classes and a Strider Bike. Wheels Late Skate $5 / $10 Bike 32934 • Mar 07-Apr 04 • Sat • 11:30am-12:30pm Saturdays ...... 5:00pm-9:00pm Enjoy a late evening of skating with music, food, and skill games. Great time to be with friends and show off your skills. 32870 • Mar 21 • Sat • 6:00pm-10:00pm WHEELS SKATE PARK & BMX TRACK 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy. (239) 252-4184 Wheels Schedule: Monday-Friday ...... 3:00pm-8:00pm Saturdays ...... 1:00pm-9:00pm Sundays ...... 1:00pm-6:00pm NBL license required for all NBL events. Schedule is subject to change due to weather, track conditions and/or special events. Annual Memberships For Each Park: Ages 21 & Under ...... $10 Ages 22 & Up ...... $25 Daily ...... $5