May - August 2020 my JCPRD activities

7 31 45 Special Beaches 50 Plus & Marinas National Gold Medal for Events Programs Excellence Award Winner! 2020 Board of Park & Recreation Welcome

Commissioners Inside this issue you’ll fi nd hundreds of programs to keep you active this spring JCPRD is governed by an eight-member and summer. Our catalog is organized by policy making board which meets at age-based sections with alphabetically- 7 pm, the third Wednesday each month. arranged topic-related subheadings. More information at JCPRD.com/board. Special events are listed in the age- based sections they fall under. To the right, you’ll fi nd a table of contents for the sections, as well as separate indexes for articles and other information. On our inside back cover, you’ll fi nd a map of JCPRD parks and facilities. Additional George Schlagel, Leslee Rivarola, information and details about most Chair Vice Chair of the programs in this catalog can be found at JCPRD.com. About Our

Paul Snider, Heather Rubesch, Secretary Asst. Secretary Cover

Now that’s the look of a kid having fun! With 24 playgrounds located in 17 parks across the county, JCPRD sees these happy looks on a nearly daily basis. This particular child was among folks who Jeff Meyers, Bob Carlson, attended the early July 2019 opening Treasurer Asst. Treasurer of the inclusive playground at Shawnee Mission Park. While designed for people with special needs, this playground - and JCPRD’s other inclusive playground at Stilwell Community Park - are also meant to be really fun playgrounds for people of all ability levels. For a map of JCPRD parks, see the inside back cover, Steve Baru, Steve Klika, Board Member Board Member or fi nd a listing of park amenities online at JCPRD.com.

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 Beaches & Marinas ...... 31 10 Fun For All  Birthday Parties ...... 14  Ernie Miller Nature Center ...... 28 & 35  Golf Courses ...... 59 15 Preschool  Information & Cancellation Lines ...... 5  JCRPD Code of Conduct ...... 27  JCPRD Scholarship Program ...... 4 & 30  20 Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center ...... 6 Youth  Parks, Facilities & Maps ...... 62 & 63  Permits, Fees & Reservations ...... 59  Program Locations ...... 61 34 Special Populations  Registration Form & Instructions ...... 4  Rental Facilities ...... 60  Special Event Index ...... 7  The Parks and Recreation Foundation 36 Adult of Johnson County ...... 42  TimberRidge Adventure Center ...... 13  Trash Bags for Sale ...... 35 45 50 Plus Articles A note about COVID 19  Ten-year natural resource plan already As this catalog goes to press in mid- making a difference ...... 8 March, we are all facing a lot of uncertainty concerning the rapidly-  Pardon our mess as we improve your parks ...... 9 evolving COVID 19 situation. JCPRD is  Discover the legacy of Paul McCobb committed to protecting the health at museum’s new exhibit ...... 1 3 and safety of our patrons, staƒ , and community, and is working closely with  Plan on being part of our newest race ...... 43 the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment during this crisis.  Need something to do with the kids or grandkids? ...... 46 For the latest information about program cancellations and/or facility closures, please check our website at JCPRD.com.

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(PRINT) Participant’s Name Birth Date Program Code Program Title Date Day Time Fee / / # / / # / / # JCPRD is committed to making reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act. Requests must be made two weeks or ten working days prior to the start of the program. Please indicate what accommodations are needed: ______WAIVER STATEMENT: The undersigned states that he/she understands that the Johnson County Park and Recreation District is not and shall not be responsible for or liable for any illness, or injury to person or damage to property resulting from the program in which the participant is enrolling or being enrolled or from his/her participating in said program, and the participant and the undersigned, if the participant is a minor or under other legal disability, hereby forever releases and holds harmless the said Johnson County Park and Recreation District, it’s employees, agents and representatives from any and all claims of any kind that the participant, or the undersigned or their respective heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns may have or claim to have resulting from participation in said program. NOTICE: By enrolling in this program you hereby acknowledge the Johnson County Park and Recreation District can and may photograph and/or video tape program participants and then use such images, without payment or any other consideration, for purposes of publicizing district parks, facilities, programs or services, or for any other lawful purpose.

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 Resident and Nonresident Fees  Cancellations and Refunds Johnson County residents receive a ten-percent discount. There is a $5 processing fee for refund requests less than There are exceptions where the price is the same, one week prior to the starting date of a class. Refund regardless of residency. Those listings will display only requests made after the class has begun will be pro-rated one price. and the processing fee will also apply. JCPRD reserves the right to cancel classes if minimum numbers are not  Late Registrations met. If canceled, rescheduled, or if the class has reached maximum enrollment, you will receive a full refund. Registration is required prior to class attendance unless Some exceptions are necessary for certain programs otherwise noted. Enrollment may be accepted after and classes, and these are non-refundable or may have classes begin if space is available. Pro-rating of fees will be their own refund policy. These are noted in the class handled on an individual case basis. descriptions.  Class Transfers  Scholarships Class transfers may be made subject to class availability. Limited recreation scholarships (for Johnson County Transfers must be requested at least one week prior to residents only) may be available to offset some of the the starting date of the class, for less than one week a $5 cost for classes and programs. Some programs may not processing fee will be assessed per transfer requested. qualify for scholarship funds. Requests should be made Some exceptions are necessary for certain programs and at least two weeks prior to registering. For information, classes. These are noted in the class descriptions. go to JCPRD.com/scholarships or call (913) 831-3355.

4 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. INFORMATION & CANCELLATION LINES JCPRD now oƒ ers a fast and e¡ cient way to check on facility, program, park, and trail information, closures, and delays during inclement weather with RainOutLine.com! Download the free app to stay up-to-date…and sign up to receive text and email alerts for your favorites! *Those calling from a landline phone must dial 1 before calling these numbers. Facilities & Programs Parks & Paved Multi-Use Trails Search for JCPRD Search for JCPRD Parks  50 Plus Programs ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 10  Antioch Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 1  Ernie Miller Nature Center ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 23  Arthur & Betty Verhaeghe Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 17  Fine Arts Programs ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 11  Big Bull Creek Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 14  Gymnastics ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 22  Camp Branch Glade ...... (913) 686-6220 x 2  Heritage Park Soccer ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 1  Coš ee Creek Streamway Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 3  Heritage Park Softball ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 7  Ernie Miller Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 4  Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center ...... (913) 826-2787  Heritage Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 5  JCPRD Admin Bldg. in Shawnee Mission Park .....(913) 888-4713  Kill Creek Park & Equestrian Trail ...... (913) 686-6220 x 6  Kill Creek Park Beach & Marina ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 17  Kill Creek Streamway Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 13  Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 26  Lexington Lake Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 7  Mid-America Baseball ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 4  Meadowbrook Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 15  Mid-America Flag Football ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 5  Mill Creek Streamway Park...... (913) 686-6220 x 12  Mid-America Softball ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 3  Shawnee Mission Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 8  Mid-America West Sports Complex ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 6  Stilwell Community Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 9  Mill Creek Activity Center ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 22  Sunfl ower Nature Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 10  New Century Fieldhouse ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 2  Thomas S. Stoll Park ...... (913) 686-6220 x 11  Okun Fieldhouse ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 8  Roeland Park Community Center ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 9 Mountain Biking & Hiking Trails  Roeland Park Sports Dome ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 12 Search for Urban Trail Co  Shawnee Mission Park Beach ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 19  Big Bull Creek Park ...... (913) 204-0204 x 25   Kill Creek Park ...... (913) 204-0204 x 5 VISIT JCPRD.COM FOR STEP BY STEP REGISTRATION INFORMATION Shawnee Mission Park Marina ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 20  Shawnee Mission School District  Lexington Lake Park ...... (913) 204-0204 x 6 Aquatic Center ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 28  Shawnee Mission Park - North Trails ...(913) 204-0204 x 10  Special Events ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 16  Shawnee Mission Park - Pump Track ....(913) 204-0204 x 11  Special Olympics ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 14  Shawnee Mission Park - Skills Trail ...... (913) 204-0204 x 21  Swim Lessons - Prairie Village Pool ...... *(913) 686-6030 x 13  Shawnee Mission Park - South Trails . .(913) 204-0204 x 20

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 5 JCAHC is home to JCPRD’s Culture Division, the Arts Council of Johnson County, the Overland Park Historical Society, and the Johnson County Developmental Supports’ Emerging Artists Program.

Theater Museum The Theatre in the The Johnson County Park has expanded Museum offers unparalleled its summer theater opportunities to explore the tradition, which has story and heritage of Johnson entertained audiences County. Innovative museum for generations, by offerings will integrate history, art, and theater with offering year-round fieldtrips, summer camps, workshops, lectures, and productions in the flexible theater space in other educational programs to engage children and the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. adults alike. Museum program and fieldtrip infoline With seating for up to 300, and the ability (913) 715-2570. Also checkout the Lanesfield Historic to arrange the space in a variety of Site in Edgerton. configurations, The Black Box Theatre provides a venue for a Kidscape diverse range of productions History comes to life in a kid-sized and performances to be offered community at KidScape! Children by area community groups. experience life in the past through play as they explore 3,500 square feet of buildings and landscape inspired by the history of Johnson County. Education programs and JCAHC Hours family events will guide children to discover the overarching themes of then and now, local history, of Operation and how communities change over time. Monday - Friday: 9 am - 9 pm Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Museum Hours Sunday: Closed* Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 4:30 pm (*With the exception of theater and special events.) Closed Major Holidays Sunday: Closed* (*With the exception of theater and special events.) Offi ce Hours Closed Major Holidays Museum General Admission Prices Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm $6 adults / $5 seniors, 60+/ $4 children, 1-18 / Under 1 free All applicable sales taxes included. Don’t miss Culture After Dark Museum program and fieldtrip info line (913) 715-2570 held at JCAHC every second Thursday, see page 42.

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6 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. SPECIAL EVENT INDEX  Enchanted Fairytale Forest  50 Plus Fourth of July Tea Dance May 2, Ernie Miller Nature Center ...... 13 June 26, Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse ...... 53  HP3 5K, 10K, & 15K  S’mores Family Geocaching May 9, Heritage Park ...... 42 July 10, Shawnee Mission Park ...... 13

 Senior Follies  Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon May 9, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center ...... 53 July 12, Shawnee Mission Park ...... 42  Culture After Dark  Preschool Tropical Luau May 14, June 11, July 19, & Aug. 13, JCAHC ...... 42 July 16, Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse ...... 18  Turkey Creek Festival & Creek Chic  Family Bingo Night May 16, Antioch Park ...... 12 July 31, Roeland Park Community Center ...... 12

 23rd Annual JCPRD Special Olympics Fundraiser  Kill Creek Park Triathlon May 17, McGuire’s Tavern ...... 12 Aug. 15, Kill Creek Park ...... 42  50 Plus Step Into Wellness  Evening in the Park May 27, Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse ...... 53 Aug. 15, Theatre in the Park ...... 13  A Day in the Park  50 Plus Rock N Roll Dinner June 6, Shawnee Mission and Kill Creek parks ...... 12 Aug. 20, Roeland Park Community Center ...... 53  The Great American Family Campout  JCPRD U Kids Triathlon June 6, Theatre in the Park ...... 12 Aug. 22, Kill Creek Park ...... 26  50 Plus Travel Show June 18, Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse ...... 53 2020 JCPRD Summer Camp  Summer Solstice Party June 20, Meadowbrook Park ...... 13 Guide is available online!

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JCPRD has partnered with RideKC to o« er a low-cost way for patrons to explore Johnson County’s beautiful parks, trails, and beyond. It’s clean, a« ordable, simple, and great for your health! Rent and return our three- speed bike to any of the RideKC bike share hubs around the metro, including many locations in JCPRD parks. There is a small usage fee per ride via the DropMobility app.

JCPRD Bike Hub Locations  Shawnee Mission Park (6 hubs)  Mid-America Sports Complex (1 hub)  Meadowbrook Park (3 hubs)  Mid-America West Sports Complex (1 hub)  Heritage Park (3 hubs)  JoCo Arts & Heritage Center (1 hub)  Co« ee Creek Streamway Trail (1 hub)

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 7 Ten-year natural resource plan already making a difference

Have you walked or biked on the and involved inventorying ground Garrett said. “It’s a combination orange or violet trails in Shawnee cover types in district parks, setting of planting new habitat, removing Mission Park yet this year? If you goals and objectives, benchmarking woody species, and making the have, you probably noticed a against other agencies, and current prairies more diverse.” dramatic illustration of the Johnson numerous opportunities for Prior to the park’s late September County Park and Recreation public engagement. 2018 opening, there were about 300 District’s Natural Resource Plan JCPRD’s parklands currently contain acres of restored prairie, and 80 in action and a glimpse of things about 4,300 acres of forest, 540 more are planned for this year. to come. acres of shrub-scrub, 1,000 acres of Another part of the plan will involve “Visitors will notice a wide-open prairie, 2,400 acres of non-native long-term monitoring of plant woodland again. It’s a drastic grassland, 7 acres of non-forested populations every five years to make change” said JCPRD Field Biologist wetlands, and 400 acres of water. sure that the resource management Matt Garrett. “The woodland had In addition to about 125 acres of efforts are paying off. gotten to the point where people honeysuckle in Shawnee Mission felt uncomfortable and unsafe If the entire natural resource plan Park, contractors are also removing using them, because basically they is fully funded, JCPRD will spend about 50 acres of the invasive plant were exercising in a tunnel a little under $7 million towards from Ernie Miller Park, and another of invasive species.” restoring and improving natural areas 25 acres from the site for the future through 2029. Removal of about 200 acres of bush Cedar Niles Park. honeysuckle from three parks is an “With natural resource management, Another part of the plan involves early and highly-visible part of the the first two to three years of work large-scale prairie restoration at Big first full year of implementation of is very resource heavy,” Garrett Bull Creek Park, which opened the new ten-year plan, which was explained. “Our goal is that, after in 2018. approved in early 2019. The process an initial investment, these natural of preparing the 187-page plan “We are working towards the goal of areas will be managed at a lower took about one and one-half years, a 500-acre prairie at Big Bull Creek,” cost than turf grass.”

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Two major construction projects in Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks will impact visitors this summer.

The projects are: the construction of John Barkley Plaza near the Renner Road entrance to Shawnee Mission Park, and replacement of the amphitheater and addition the west will not be rentable and increasing seating from 90 to 140, of accessible parking at Ernie is intended as a casual gathering greatly improving accessibility, and Miller Park. area. The plaza will also feature a replacing the stage and adding new Work on John Barkley Plaza, named plantscape involving native grasses lighting, storage, and rebuilding a after JCPRD’s first superintendent, and forbs, a drinking fountain, bike fire pit. An outdoor discovery area got underway in January and is share hub, and a bike fix-it station. consisting of a 20’ by 20’ deck on expected to conclude by mid-fall. Users of the plaza will have access the pond near the amphitheater The concept for the plaza is a more to existing restrooms inside the will be constructed for nature open and inviting area, which will vestibule of the nearby JCPRD programming. A new accessible serve as an informal meeting place, Administration Building. parking area and drop-off loop is being constructed near the nature and let visitors get a better first An included road realignment will center to provide easier access for glimpse of the park. involve replacing the park’s “T” patrons with a disability. The existing flagpole near the park entry with more of a “Y,” with a new entrance will remain where it is, and satellite parking lot to the northeast. A separate project will involve the will be the central point of the area. The new road realignment should be replacement of a pedestrian bridge A new 26’ by 60’ shade pavilion to completed in time for the start of across the creek on the south trail. summer camps in early June. This is in an effort to protect the bridge from increasingly frequent Work on Phase 1 of a high-water events through the master plan for Ernie creek. This work will begin in late Miller Park will begin March, and is expected to take in late April, with about 60 days. completion by the end of the year. This will involve Park patrons should expect trail replacing the park’s closures and redirections, and outdoor amphitheater at relocation of some programs. its current location, while

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 9 FUN FOR ALL Fun For All

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS NATURE & OUTDOORS Theater: Theatre in the Park’s Outdoor Season 2020 June 5 - Aug. 8 (All Ages) Nature & Outdoors Refund Policy: Full refunds will Bring the family and a blanket or chair and enjoy live musical theatre be granted provided notification of cancellation performances under the stars in beautiful Shawnee Mission Park! Visit is received five business days prior to the start of theatreinthepark.org for more details. class. No refunds will be issued after that time. $10 (plus tax) for general admission, $6 (plus tax) for youth (Ages 4-10) Children 3 & under are FREE (but require a ticket) Astronomy: A Trail of Stardust - The Perseid Box office opens at 6:30 pm, Gates open at 7 pm, Meteor Shower (Ages 5 & Older) Show begins at 8:30 pm. Buy tickets onsite or online. Join us for the chance to see some of nature’s fireworks with a short indoor presentation then a guided tour of the August night  Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (June 5-13) RATED PG - This sky. Advanced registration required. enduing, magical tale of the most overworked girl in fairytale history is 1 - 2 hr. session - $10 / $11 nonresidents delightful confection for the whole family. 32312 TimberRidge Adventure Center 8/14 Fri 10 pm  “All Shook Up” (June 19-27) RATED PG - Mysterious Chad rolls into 8/14 Fri 10 pm town intent on creating trouble in this musical set to Elvis Presley Astronomy: Backyard Basics (Ages 5 & Older) classics. Learn the basics of backyard astronomy using your eyes, a star  “Big River” (July 3-11 - No Performance July 4) RATED PG - Based on map, and a flashlight. We will view seasonally visible constellations Mark Twain’s classic novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Big and learn their stories. Advanced registration required. River” follows Huck and Jim down the Mighty Mississippi. 1 - 1 hr. session - $5 / $6 nonresidents 32311 TimberRidge Adventure Center 6/19 Fri 10 pm  “Newsies” (July 17-25) RATED PG - Based on the 1992 Disney film, New York CIty newsboys sing and dance their way through an epic Boating: Family Kayak Lessons strike to bring down “The World.” (Ages 10 & Older with Adult)  “Mamma Mia!” (July 31- Aug. 8) RATED PG - Everyone’s invited to Learn the basics of flatwater kayaking in this introductory class the Greek islands for Sophie’s topsy-turvy wedding set to the disco hits featuring a combination of lecture and hands-on experience. Both of ABBA. parent and child will have individual kayaks and life jackets. 1 - 1 ½ hr. lesson - $27 / $30 nonresidents 32353 Shawnee Mission Park Lake 6/6 Sat 9 am 32354 Shawnee Mission Park Lake 6/6 Sat 11 am HERITAGE & HISTORY 32355 Shawnee Mission Park Lake 7/18 Sat 9 am 32356 Shawnee Mission Park Lake 7/18 Sat 11 am Museum Exhibit: Paul McCobb - America’s Designer (All Ages) Family Fun: KC Passport to Adventure 2020 Paul McCobb designed furniture and furnishings for post-war America, (All Ages) sold in department stores across the country. This groundbreaking Gather the family and start an adventure! Visit area natural exhibit explores his popularity and legacy. and historical sites and get your passport stamped. For more Ongoing - Museum admission rates apply (museum members free) information call (913) 826-2800 or visit kcpassport.com. JCAHC 4/4-8/15 FREE

Find more Heritage & History programs on pages 17, 25, & 41.

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Family Fun: Shooting Sports Family Fun Time Nature Programs: Friday Family Programs (All Ages) (Ages 8 & Older) 7 pm, Ernie Miller Nature Center It’s an adventure! Try your hand with shooting sports at our Bring the family on Friday evenings this summer for entertainment and archery and BB gun range. Rotate through at your own pace. educational experiences. For more information, call (913) 826-2800. Each Advance registration required. For more information call (913) 856- program is approximately 45 minutes. 8849. 1 - 45 min. program - $3 per person paid at site. Children age two 1 - 2 hr. event - $12 / $14 nonresidents; including adults. and under are free. 32318 TimberRidge Adventure Center 6/28 Sun 2:30 pm Due to construction this summer, these programs will be held in the 32319 TimberRidge Adventure Center 7/26 Sun 2:30 pm Nature Center instead of at the amphitheater. Family Fun: Water Front Family Fun Time  BIRDS OF PREY (June 5) - See live raptors and discover their (Ages 6 & Older) adaptations that make them excellent hunters. Get your family outdoors to go boating and fishing. Rotate  STORIES UNDER THE STARS (June 12) - Experience the wonder and through at your own pace. Advance registration required. For magic of storytelling with stories of animal encounters, mysterious more information call (913) 856-8849. legends, and tales to tickle your funny bone. 1 - 2 hr. event - $12/ $14 nonresidents; including adults. 32320 TimberRidge Adventure Center 6/14 Sun 2:30 pm  ANIMAL CLUES (June 19) - Investigate different animal clues and see 32321 TimberRidge Adventure Center 7/12 Sun 2:30 pm a live animal that often leaves signs for us to find.  SNAKES ALIVE (June 26) - See Kansas snakes as we explore the facts and fallacies of these legless wonders of the natural world.  WILDLIFE WEBS (July 10) - Help construct three food chains and see a live animal from each one. Find out who eats who.  THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SMELLY (July 17) - Learn why spiders, snakes, and skunks are important to our lifestyles and environment. Live snakes and spider will be displayed.  BATS (July 24) - Explore the dark and mysterious world of Kansas bats. Discover how we benefit from them and how we can help protect them.

Don’t miss the Great American Family Campout June 6, see page 12. Fishing: Annual Free Weekend! Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 5 am - 11 pm (All Ages) Fishing, boating, and archery permits will be waived this weekend. JCPRD trout permits are still required. Visit JCPRD.com for 35th Merriam Turkey Creek Festival complete details or call (913) 888-4713. Annual Saturday, May 16  10 am - 4 pm Fishing: Family Night (All Ages) in Antioch Park - 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam Bring your family and fish at TimberRidge Adventure Center’s Catfish Pond, have dinner, and roast marshmallows. We can provide a fishing pole. Bait and marshmallows provided. 1 - 3 hr. session - $12 / $13 nonresidents; including adults Schedule Includes 32322 TimberRidge Adventure Center 8/28 Fri 5 pm  Live music Fishing: Overnight Saturdays after 11 pm (All Ages)  Pancake Breakfast by The park will be open for fishing only. Valid Kansas fishing license Shawnee Lions Club and all applicable JCPRD permits required. For complete details visit JCPRD.com or call (913) 888-4713.  Turkey Creek Festival 1 - 6 hr. session - Fishing & boating permit fees apply 5K Run Walk/Youth Sprint Shawnee Mission Park 5/9 Sat 11 pm Heritage Park 6/6 Sat 11 pm  Childrens’ activities Kill Creek Park 6/13 Sat 11 pm  Food Trucks Shawnee Mission Park 6/20 Sat 11 pm Lexington Lake Park 7/11 Sat 11 pm 3rd Saturday  Creek Chic Vintage Market Heritage Park 7/18 Sat 11 pm  And much more! Shawnee Mission Park 7/25 Sat 11 pm in May Kill Creek Park 8/8 Sat 11 pm Shawnee Mission Park 8/15 Sat 11 pm Lexington Lake Park 9/12 Sat 11 pm

This event presented by Learn how to support your parks, trails, programs, activities, and the arts For the most up to date details, go to across your community, see page 42. merriam.org/park/events or call (913) 322-5550.

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 11 Family Fun: Bingo Night! (All Ages) SPECIAL EVENTS End summer on a high note playing everyone’s favorite B-I-N-G-O! We’ve added twists to make the game more active and silly. Pizza Art: Creek Chic at the Turkey Creek Festival (All Ages) included. Bring your dollars and get ready to explore handmade gems for 1 - 2 hr. event - $10 / $11 nonresidents; per person

FUN FOR ALL yourself or for a loved one! Vendors include artists and makers from $30 / $33 nonresidents; family up to 4 people throughout the Kansas City Metro. $40/ $44 nonresidents; family up to 7 people 1 - 6 hr. event - FREE Admission Cost of admission covers food and staff time to administer the Antioch Park 5/16 Sat 10 am bingo program. No additional charge for bingo. 32198 Roeland Park Community Center 7/31 Fri 6 pm Benefi t Event: 23rd Annual JCPRD Special Olympics Fundraiser (All Ages) Come support a great cause, enjoy tacos, and much more while helping our JCPRD Rangers! For more information, go to jcprd.com/ Special-Olympics or call (913) 826-3027. 1 - 3 hr. event - $10 (cheeseburger, fries, and soft drink) Ages 4 & Under eat free McGuire’s Tavern 5/17 Sun Noon - 3 pm Camping: The Great American Family Campout “Cinderella” (All Ages) Camp with us under the stars in Shawnee Mission Park, and enjoy the Theatre in the Park’s production of “Cinderella” as well as the beach and pedal boat rental. 1 - 20 hr. Event - Family of 4 - $30, $10 Individual, Under 3 FREE. Kids under 4 eat free (cheeseburger, fries, soft drink) 32478 Theatre in the Park (Family) 6/6 Sat 2 pm 32480 Theatre in the Park (Indiv.) 6/6 Sat 2 pm 32481 Theatre in the Park (Under 3) 6/6 Sat 2 pm Family Fun: A Day in the Park, in conjunction with JCPRD’s free fi shing, boating, and archery weekend, Saturday, June 6, Shawnee Mission & Kill Creek Parks (All Ages) Celebrate our trails, parks, and recreational spaces. Enjoy free boat rentals, admission to our beaches, low-cost concessions, and so much more! Visit JCPRD.com for complete details.

A rockin’ good time... Evening in the Park to say thank you  for your support Saturday, August 15 6 - 10 pm of programs and special events presented by Join us for a free, laid-back party in the park. Bring your JCPRD and the blankets, chairs, a ball/frisbee, and enjoy time with your Johnson County family and friends. Sing, dance, or relax as you listen to Library! the M-80’s, a popular 1980’s tribute band. Then settle in Theatre in the Park to watch an iconic 80’s movie as the sun sets 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee - located in across the park. Shawnee Mission Park

Food, wine & beer trucks will be on location, so bring your wallet and ID. JCPRD.com/eveninginthepark

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Family Fun: Evening in the Park (All Ages) We’re going back to the 80s with a performance by the M80s followed by the film, “Back to the Future.” Free event with food and drink available for purchase. Visit JCPRD.com/eveninginthepark for details. 1 - 4 hr. event - FREE Theatre in the Park 8/15 Sat 6 pm

Geocaching: S’mores Family Geocaching (All Ages) Search for hidden caches using our GPS devices. Enjoy grilled hotdogs and s`mores. Arrive anytime between 5:30 pm and 7 pm. 1 - 2 hr. event - $10 / $11 nonresidents; per person $30 / $33 nonresidents; family up to 4 people $40/ $44 nonresidents; family up to 7 people 32199 Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #2 7/10 Fri 5:30 pm Nature & Outdoors: Enchanted Fairytale Forest (All Ages) Celebrate the Magic of Nature as we discover the hidden world of the wee folk and friends, real and make believe. Advanced Discover the legacy registration required. 1 - 2 hr. event - $6 / $7 nonresidents; including adults. $9 paid at site, day of event, if space available. of Paul McCobb 32301 Ernie Miller Nature Center 5/2 Sat 10 am 32303 Ernie Miller Nature Center 5/2 Sat 1 pm at museum’s NEW! Seasonal Event: Summer Solstice Party (All Ages) new exhibit Celebrate the summer solstice with family yoga on the Great Lawn. Bring a picnic dinner and watch the sunset. Dessert for purchase. Please RSVP at 826-2975. 1 - 2 hr. event - FREE A prolific post-World War II industrial 31648 Meadowbrook Park 6/20 Sat 7 pm designer whose designs were functional and affordable is the subject of a groundbreaking new temporary exhibit at the Johnson Visit the Women and the Vote exhibit, page 17. County Museum. Paul McCobb - America’s Designer is the name of this exhibit, which opens April 4 TIMBERRIDGE and runs through Aug. 15. McCobb, who was ADVENTURE CENTER active in the 1950s and 60s and died at age 52 in 1969, designed all kinds of household items from furniture, to electronics, to textiles, to air conditioners and heaters, to fine china, to kitchen cabinets, and much more. An ideal setting for “No other museum to our knowledge a variety of events has done a solo exhibit on Paul McCobb’s products and legacy,” said Museum Curator Available by reservation only. We offer: of Interpretation Andrew R. Gustafson. “I Challenge course, team building, camps, specials events, canoes, pedal boats, fishing, zip-lining, and camping. The site think this exhibit is going to be really popular includes over 200 acres of diverse landscapes divided by a with both Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts series of ponds. The Whispering Pine Shelter accommodates who know lots about this era, and also with up to 200 people. The Welcome Center includes a wrap- around outdoor deck and accommodates up to 80 people. folks who don’t know much about design.”  See Birthday Party options on page 14. Related program offerings will include  Our Rental Facilities ad is on page 60. Wine, champagne, and beer are History on Tap programs on April 9, May 14, allowed with an additional permit. and Aug. 13, and a Lunch & Learn on May 14 (all on page 41).

12300 S. Homestead Lane, Olathe (913) 856-8849  JCPRD.com/TRAC

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 13 HAVE YOUR NEXT PARTY WITH JCPRD!

Party refreshments and supplies are not included.

Geocaching Parties (All Ages) New Century Fieldhouse (All Ages) Geocaching private parties make for unique birthday activities, If you’re looking to play basketball, soccer, or volleyball during great scouting events, fun corporate team building, or active your birthday party, then New Century Fieldhouse is the place family get-togethers. JCPRD staff loan GPS (Global Positioning for you. Courts and the turf field are available to rent along Systems) units, set the caches, teach partygoers how to hunt for with party rooms where you can have refreshments and open caches using GPS, and are on site to answer questions for this gifts. Renters are responsible for bringing sports equipment. To modern-day scavenger hunt. Party favor included! Call (913) 826- check on availability and pricing, please call (913) 826-2850. 3160 for more information and pricing. Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center (Ages 2-10) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (All Ages) Celebrate your child’s birthday at the place where history, art, Rent a room at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse to host your and fun connect! Enjoy unlimited time in the Johnson County child’s birthday party. Use the indoor space for crafts, indoor Museum’s KidScape and one hour in a private party room. Add games, cake, and gift opening. The outdoors is open for your an art component of your choice for hands-on fun with one of child and guests to explore the park and its amenities such as our teaching artists. Drawing, painting, and printmaking are just the destination playground. Staff supervision is not included. a few ideas to consider! Saturdays fill up fast, so call (913) 715- The space can accommodate seating with tables and chair for 2570 to reserve your spot early. up to 24 guests. Ernie Miller Nature Center (Ages 5-11) Mill Creek Activity Center (Walking - 10 Yr Olds) Bet you never partied with animals like these! Choose between Host your child’s birthday party at MCAC for a fun filled four entertaining, interactive experiences. Pick the Birthday physically active event. Instructors, along with your child and Safari and stalk some wild Kansas critters. Choose the Snake their friends, will be moving on our obstacle course, jumping Celebration to explore the myths and realities of these into our foam pit, and participating in organized activities and important reptiles. Check out our Magical Party for young free play. Your child’s party will be the best worry-free event wizards, or get sprinkled with fairy dust at our Enchanted Forest you have ever hosted! Party! The wildlife presentations last 30 minutes, include three  PRESCHOOL PARTY (Walking - Kindergarten) animals, and are held indoors. Parties are held on Saturdays and fill fast, call early. View our birthday party flier at  SCHOOL AGE PARTY (Ages 4-10) For more information contact Mill Creek Activity Center erniemiller.com. Call (913) 826-2800 to reserve your time. at (913) 826-2950. TimberRidge Adventure Center (Ages 8 & Older) Having a hard time finding that perfect birthday party option for your child? Let TimberRidge Adventure Center host your next party. We offer six great options - see below! For more information download the TimberRidge birthday party flier at JCPRD.com/TRAC. Parties are held on Saturdays and are first come, first serve. Parties available weather permitting. Call (913) 856-8849 to reserve your party time.  ARCHERY PARTY  BB GUN PARTY  BOATING PARTY  FISHING PARTY  CLIMBING (Ages 12 & older)  ZIP LINE PARTY (Ages 12 & older)

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

Early Childhood: Full Day Early Childhood Early Childhood: Natureplay Preschool for 3-5 for 3-5 Year Olds KQRIS Rated Year Olds Roeland Park Community Center  4850 Rosewood Dr., Mill Creek Activity Center - 6518 Vista Dr., Shawnee Roeland Park  (913) 826-3171  Director - Georgia Hopwood  (913) 826-2958  Director - Rosanna Munoz Our Early Childhood Education Center is open from 7 am Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse - 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village to 6 pm, Monday through Friday and is fully licensed by  (913) 826-2980  Director - Jennifer Thomas the State of Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Children must be fully potty trained to attend and 3-5 years Located in Mill Creek Activity Center and Meadowbrook Park, old. The center features a morning preschool component, Natureplay Preschools features discovery-based learning with daily morning/afternoon healthy snacks and lunch, extended nature at the foundation of the curriculum. Our goal is to help programming for the working parent, afternoon rest young children develop a strong connection with the natural world periods, and late afternoon creative arts, and socialization at an early age. The outdoor classrooms, nearby steamways, and activities. Our program focuses on self-awareness, motor parks provide the children with extended periods of outdoor development, self-selected activity, pre-academic skills, exploration. While indoors, child initiated experiential learning and creative arts along with field trips, classroom increases awareness and appreciation of the natural world. These visitors, and special events. Our center is equipped nature immersion preschools are unique to the greater Kansas with a variety of activity centers that encourage City area. Johnson County Park and Recreation District is eager the young child to explore and understand his/her to advance early childhood environmental literacy through our environment. Through the gentle guidance of our Natureplay programs. Children must be fully potty trained to caring and experienced teachers, each child is able to attend and 3-5 years old. Families may choose from either a achieve realistic goals specific to individual needs. A $40 morning session from 8:30-11:30 am or an afternoon session from non-refundable non-transferrable enrollment fee is due upon 12:30-3:30 pm. A $40 enrollment fee is due upon registration. enrollment. To enroll, please call the center, and the director Fees will be paid weekly and are fully inclusive of all program will have enrollment forms you can pick up. activities. To receive enrollment information at the Mill Creek Activity Center Natureplay contact [email protected] Full Time (4-5 days a week) or call (913) 826-2958 and for the Meadowbrook Park Natureplay $180 / $198 nonresidents weekly contact [email protected] or call (913) 826-2980. Part Time (3 days a week or less) (Meadowbrook Natureplay is only offering summer camp which $114 / $125 nonresidents weekly can be found in the Camp Guide; not the option below until *Fees will be increasing by $5 in August 2020 August 2020.) Enrollment options and fees are as follows: Morning Sessions: M-F $86 residents/ $95 nonresidents; weekly Our summer camp guide M,W,F $54 residents/ $60 nonresidents; weekly T,Th $48 residents/ $53 nonresidents; weekly is in print and online! Afternoon Sessions: Over 75 offerings, including T,W,Th $54 residents/ $60 nonresidents; weekly Meadowbrook Natureplay T,Th $48 residents/ $53 nonresidents; weekly Preschool Camp (ages 3 -5). *Fees will be increasing by $5 in all areas effective August 2020*

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 15 ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL GYMNASTICS INTERESTS See Gymnastics birthday parties, page 14. Early Learning: Cooks and Books (Ages 2-5 with Adult) Enjoy the reading of a favorite children’s book and make a tasty treat! Program includes snack. 1 - 45 min. session - $2 / $3 nonresidents ABOUT OUR GYMNASTICS CLASSES 31650 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 5/19 Tue 9:30 am 31651 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 6/9 Tue 9:30 am Our programs are designed to provide your child with the 31652 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/14 Tue 9:30 am essential foundation for all physical movement. Skilled and experienced instructors understand the importance of phys- 31653 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 8/11 Tue 9:30 am ical development in children, such as flexibility, strength,

PRESCHOOL coordination, agility, and endurance. Starting with basic Early Learning: Silly Sensory Walks (Ages 0-3 with Adult) elements, students are taught, through proper progression, Explore the park with a group and find fun and tactile ways to ever increasingly higher levels of skill. Staff will advise and interact along the way! Limit of two children per adult. make every attempt to see that your child is in the class 1 - 45 min. session - $2 / $3 nonresidents per person, including most suited to his/her individual ability. adults Parents are welcome to observe class. Suitable clothing: 31654 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 6/2 Tue 9:30 am sweat pants, T-shirt, leotard, or gym shorts (void of any buckles, buttons, snaps or zippers). Socks are optional. Current attendance in classes does not guarantee space in upcoming session. You must re-enroll. FINE & PERFORMING ARTS DISCOUNT ON GYMNASTICS CLASSES Families with two or more children enrolled in a class are Art: Clay Creations (Ages 3-6) eligible to receive a ten percent discount on each additional child. Participants enrolling simultaneously in both sessions Engage your child’s curiosity and imagination while learning of classes offered in the current catalog season are eligible introductory ceramics concepts. Parents are welcome and for a ten percent discount on the second session. Families encouraged to join this class. may only apply one discount per child. Patrons requesting 4 - 50 min. classes - $40 / $44 nonresidents these discounts may register through our Registration Office 32403 JCAHC 5/2 Sat 10 am at (913) 831-3359 or the Mill Creek Activity Center at (913) 32404 JCAHC 6/6 Sat 10 am 826-2950. These discounts apply only to Gymnastics classes.

Art: Open Art Studio (All Ages) Let’s get creative! Join us as we explore new and exciting materials. A guided project is available, but you are the artist! A parent or See our youth gymnastics programs, guardian is required to stay with anyone 13 years and younger. pages 23 - 25. 1 - 2 hr. drop in class - $5 per person JCAHC 5/2-8/29 Fri 10 am

Art: Private Workshops (All Ages) Gymnastics: For 3 Year Olds Whether you are interested in private lessons, a private party, or a An introduction to early gymnastics skills, your child will special event, we can create an art-filled experience just for you. experience socialization and interaction with their peers. Muscular Email [email protected] to inquire. coordination and body awareness are key elements developed in this class. Dance: Music and Movement (12 months- 3 years) 4 - 50 min. lessons - $57 / $62.70 nonresidents Explore rhythm and tempo in this introductory class that uses 31147 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/5 Fri 9 am simple actions and dance movements with a focus on child-friendly 31148 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/6 Sat 10 am music. 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 8 - 45 min. classes - $110 / $120 nonresidents 31149 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 9 am 32159 JCAHC 6/6 Sat 10:15 am 31150 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 4:30 pm 31152 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 11 am Dance: Pre-Ballet (Ages 3-5) 31153 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 5:30 pm Develop coordination, rhythm, and basic ballet positions in this 31155 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/3 Wed 10 am fun and gentle introduction to music and dance. Ballet shoes and 31156 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/3 Wed 5:30 pm leotard required. Parents can observe the final class. 31157 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 9 am 8 - 45 min. classes - $130 / $145 nonresidents 31158 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 6:30 pm 32158 JCAHC 6/6 Sat 9:15 am 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 32180 MCAC 6/6 Sat 11 am 31159 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 9 am 31160 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 4:30 pm 31161 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 11 am 31162 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 5:30 pm 31163 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 10 am We also offer 31164 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 5:30 pm Open Art Studio 31165 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 9 am for ages 16 and older, 31166 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 6:30 pm 31167 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/10 Fri 9 am see page 38. 31168 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/11 Sat 10 am

16 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Gymnastics: Preschool (Ages 4 & 5 Year Olds) Children learn basic gymnastics skills on various pieces of apparatus HERITAGE & HISTORY and floor. Emphasis is placed on the development of muscular coordination, strength, and flexibility. Museum: Retro Storytime (Ages 3-5 with Adult) 4 - 50 min. lessons - $57 / $62.70 nonresidents Preschoolers love stories from long ago, read by a special guest 31169 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/5 Fri 10 am from the 1950s All-Electric House! Craft activity included. 31171 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/6 Sat 11 am 1 - 45 min. session - $2 per person; including adults. Museum 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents members receive a 20% discount. Does not include admission to 31172 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 10 am KidScape and the museum. PRESCHOOL 31173 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 4:30 pm  “THE THREE BEARS” 31174 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 9 am - This the famous folk tale has brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life since 1948. Cut and color your 31175 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 6:30 pm own set of characters from the book after the story! 31176 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/3 Wed 6:30 pm 31491 JCAHC 5/13 Wed 10 am 31177 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 10 am 31178 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 5:30 pm  “A DAY AT THE SEASHORE” - In a charming rhyme, this Little 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents Golden Book from 1951 describes what preschoolers will find at the 31179 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 10 am seashore. Create a beach-themed craft after the story ends. 31180 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 4:30 pm 31494 JCAHC 6/10 Wed 10 am 31181 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 9 am  “THE TELEPHONE” - Published in 1974, this book shows children 31182 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 6:30 pm what common items looked like in the past. Number and color 31183 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 6:30 pm a phone of your own. Try dialing a rotary phone as you play in 31184 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 10 am KidScape after the program ends! 31185 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 5:30 pm 31492 JCAHC 7/8 Wed 10 am 31186 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/10 Fri 10 am 31187 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/11 Sat 11 am  “DOCTOR DAN THE BANDAGE MAN” - Dan gets a bandage for his scratch and soon everyone is wearing bandages too! Use Band- Playground: Punch Card Indoor Playground Aids® for a craft when the story ends, then take care of the patients (Ages Up to 5Years Old with Parent / Legal Guardian) in KidScape’s kid-sized hospital! Join us for a fun-filled playtime with obstacle courses and play 31493 JCAHC 8/12 Wed 10 am gym equipment. Signed waiver required, parent/guardian must be present with their child at all times. 1 hr. session - 10 Visit Punch Card - $45 or Drop-in Fee: $5 per child JCPRD beaches and marinas open MCAC 5/1-8/30 M,W,F 11 am for the summer on May 23. Tumbling: Parent & Tot (Ages 18-36 Months with Adult) For more information, see page 31. Activities directed toward motivating a desire for physical activity, general loco-motor movements, and acquainting tots with gymnastic equipment, all of which will increase learning ability later in life. 4 - 40 min. lessons - $45 / $49.50 nonresidents 31188 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/6 Sat 9 am 5 - 40 min. lessons - $56.25 / $61.90 nonresidents 31189 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 10 am 31191 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 5:30 pm 31192 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/3 Wed 9 am 31193 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 11 am 5 - 40 min. lessons - $56.25 / $61.90 nonresidents 31194 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 10 am 31195 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 5:30 pm 31196 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 9 am 31197 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 11 am 31199 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/11 Sat 9 am

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 17 NATURE & OUTDOORS Check on facility, program, park, Storytime: Animal Tales at Ernie Miller Nature and trail information, closures, Center (Ages 2-6 with Adult) Join us for stories, songs, and surprises geared to preschool children. and delays during inclement Come listen and learn, and meet a special animal friend every time. weather at rainoutline.com! Program held indoors. 1 - 30 min. session - $2 per person; including adults. Paid at site. Animal Helpers 5/6 Wed 10:30 am Under One Rock 5/20 Wed 10:30 am Crawdad Creek 6/3 Wed 10:30 am SPORTS What’s the Buzz 6/17 Wed 10:30 am

PRESCHOOL Forest Peek-A-Boo 7/1 Wed 10:30 am Fencing: Little Knights (Ages 4-6) Summer Colors 7/15 Wed 10:30 am We’ll explore the ancient sport of fencing through fun games and exercises while encouraging flexibility, coordination, discipline and sportsmanship. Equipment provided. For information call (913) 826- 2950. SPECIAL EVENT 6 - 30 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents 31398 Heartland Fencing Academy 6/6 Sat 9:30 am 31399 Heartland Fencing Academy 7/25 Sat 9:30 am NEW! Preschool: Tropical Luau (Ages 2-5 with Adult) Take a tropical trip to the clubhouse! Enjoy a morning of flowers Multi-Sport: Intro to Sports and fun including a snack and take-home craft. (Ages 3-5) 1 - 1 hr. session - $6 per child / $7 nonresidents Explore the world of sports! Your child can try out several popular sports and see what interests them during this instructor-led 31655 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/16 Thu 10 am program. Equipment provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes. 3 - 45 min. sessions - $32 / $35 nonresidents 31656 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 5/4 Mon 10 am

Soccer: Challenger Tiny Tykes (Ages 3-5) Tiny Tykes is designed to introduce young children to the concepts of soccer in a fun and relaxed physical environment. For questions, call (913) 826-2850. 4 - 1 hr. sessions - $99 30807 Stoll Park (Field A) 5/26 T-Fri 8 am

Soccer: Pee Wee Fall League - Heritage Park and New Century fi eldhouses (Ages 4-6) Six-session league with a 25-minute practice followed by a 24-minute game. For more information on either location, visit JCPRD.com/sports. League begins Aug. 29 with a July 31 deadline. For questions, call (913) 826-2850.

Soccer: Pee Wee Summer League - New Century Fieldhouse (Ages 4-6) Six-session league with a 25-minute practice followed by a 24-minute game. For more information, visit JCPRD.com/sports. League begins June 13 with a May 8 deadline. For questions, call (913) 826-2850.

T-Ball: Baseball/Softball Camp - Introduction to T-Ball (Ages 3-4 with Parent/Guardian) Batting, throwing, catching, and gameplay will be introduced. Participants will be divided into teams for practices and scrimmages Bring your ball glove; coaches and all other 14 - 1 hr. sessions - $100 / $110 nonresidents 30943 MAWSC Gate C 6/2 T,Th 6 pm

Tennis: Genesis KCRC Preschool Tennis (Ages 3-5) We will go on a different storybook adventure each week while working on balance, hand-eye coordination, footwork, teamwork, listening skills and spatial, body and movement awareness. 4 - 45 min. lessons - $70 / $77 nonresidents 31590 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/1 Mon 9 am 31591 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/2 Tue 10:45 am 31592 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/6 Sat 9 am 31593 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/6 Mon 9 am Check out our Retro Storytime 31594 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/7 Tue 10:45 am Program at JCAHC, see page 17. 31595 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/11 Sat 9 am

18 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. NEW! Tennis: Parent and Me Tennis Lessons (Ages 3-5 with Parent/Guardian) Get active, have fun, and learn to play tennis with your little one! Junior rackets and low-bouncing balls are used on a reduced court with focus on learning the fundamentals. 4 - 50 min. lessons - $42 / $47 nonresidents 32211 R Park 6/6 Sat 11:30 am 32212 R Park 7/11 Sat 11:30 am PRESCHOOL

Tennis: Varsity Red Program (Ages 4-6) Instructors teach basic strokes and play fun games emphasizing hand-eye coordination and running. Kids start playing right away with a new and exciting format. Tennis racquet required. 5 - 1 hr. lessons - 102.50 / $113 nonresidents 31857 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/2 Sat 9 am 31858 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/1 Mon 9 am 31859 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/1 Wed 9 am 31860 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/1 Sat 9 am 31861 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/3 Mon 4 pm 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $82 / $90 nonresidents 31862 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/4 Mon 4 pm 31863 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/6 Wed 5 pm 31864 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/3 Wed 9 am 31865 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/6 Sat 9 am 31866 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/4 Sat 9 am 31867 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/6 Mon 9 am 31868 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/5 Wed 5 pm

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 19 Youth PRESCHOOL

Prairie Village Outdoor Pool AQUATICS All sessions include (8) 30-minute classes unless otherwise noted. Fee: $60 / $66 nonresidents Weekday Morning Lessons Group Swim Lessons Session 1: June 1 - June 18 JCPRD strives to offer one of the best swim lesson programs Registration Starts: Monday, March 23 in the area. Participants develop swimming competency, Session 2: June 22 - July 2 confidence, and endurance in a safe and fun environment. Each Registration Starts: Monday, March 23 of our swim lessons levels are designed based on age and skill level of the participant with ability for progress through levels Session 3: July 6 - July 16 to reach your swimming goals. Lessons will typically take place in Registration Starts: Monday, March 23 the 25-yard instructional pool. Session 4: July 20 - July 30 Registration Starts: Monday, March 23 Courses Offered  PARENT & TOT (Ages 6 months-2 ½) Swim Lessons: Private Lessons - All Skill Levels  AQUA TOT (Ages 2 ½-5) (Ages 4 & Older)  NOVICE (Ages 5-12) Private swim lessons give you a one-on-one experience with one of  ADVANCED NOVICE (Skill-based program. Typically Ages 6-12) our swim instructors. To submit a request form for a private lessons  INTERMEDIATE (Skill-based program. Typically Ages 6-12 visit jcprd.com, click on Activities, then Aquatics. 4 - 30 min. sessions - $100 / $110 nonresidents SMSD Aquatic Center By Appt. See JCPRD.com/swimlessons for course offerings, course level descriptions, and class times. ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL INTERESTS

SMSD Aquatic Center NEW! Computers: Code Ninjas Minecraft™ All sessions include (8) 40-minute classes unless otherwise noted Create Camp (Ages 7-12) below. *Parent & Tot and Aqua Tot are 30-minute classes. Campers utilize 3D design programs to create and build structures to Fee: $60 / $66 nonresidents import into their very own Minecraft™ worlds. Learn to use Redstone Monday / Wednesday Evening Lessons and crafting in Minecraft too! Session 5 - June 1 - June 24 5 - 3 hr. sessions - $175 / $193 nonresidents Registration Starts: Monday, May 11 31823 Code Ninjas Leawood 6/1 M-F 8:30 am Session 6 - July 6 - August 5 (No Class 7/8 & 7/22) 31824 Code Ninjas Lenexa 6/8 M-F 8:30 am Registration Starts: Monday, June 15 31825 Code Ninjas Olathe 6/8 M-F 12:30 pm Session 7 - August 10 - September 2 31826 Code Ninjas Leawood 7/13 M-F 8:30 am Registration Starts: Monday, July 20 31827 Code Ninjas Olathe 7/13 M-F 8:30 am Saturday Morning Lessons 31829 Code Ninjas Lenexa 7/20 M-F 8:30 am Session 2 - July 18 - September 12 (No Class 7/25) 31830 Code Ninjas Lenexa 7/27 M-F 12:30 pm Registration Starts: Monday, June 22 5 - 7 hr. sessions - $239 / $263 nonresidents 31831 Code Ninjas Leawood 6/22 M-F 8:30 am 31832 Code Ninjas Leawood 7/27 M-F 8:30 am 31834 Code Ninjas Lenexa 7/13 M-F 8:30 am

20 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. NEW Computers: Code Ninjas Minecraft™ NEW! Computers: Code Ninjas Roblox™ Modding Camp (Ages 7-14) Create Camp (Ages 7-14) Modify Minecraft™ using JavaScript and create new gameplay Campers will create an obstacle course, capture the flag, and kart experiences, like skeletons that shoot lightning! racing game during a fun week of experimentation, and creativity. 5 - 3 hr. sessions - $175 / $193 nonresidents They will publish projects to share with friends. 31835 Code Ninjas Lenexa 6/22 M-F 8:30 am 5 - 3 hr. sessions - $175 / $193 nonresidents 31836 Code Ninjas Leawood 7/6 M-F 8:30 am 31842 Code Ninjas Leawood 6/8 M-F 8:30 am 31837 Code Ninjas Lenexa 7/6 M-F 8:30 am 31843 Code Ninjas Leawood 7/20 M-F 12:30 pm 31838 Code Ninjas Olathe 7/20 M-F 12:30 pm 31844 Code Ninjas Lenexa 6/1 M-F 8:30 am 31839 Code Ninjas Leawood 8/3 M-F 12:30 pm 31845 Code Ninjas Lenexa 7/13 M-F 8:30 am 5 - 7 hr. sessions - $239 / $263 nonresidents 31846 Code Ninjas Olathe 6/1 M-F 8:30 am 31840 Code Ninjas Lenexa 8/3 M-F 8:30 am 31847 Code Ninjas Olathe 7/20 M-F 8:30 am 5 - 7 hr. sessions - $239 / $263 nonresidents NEW Computers: Code Ninjas Roblox™ Battle 31848 Code Ninjas Lenexa 7/27 M-F 8:30 am Royale Camp (Ages 9-14) If you like playing Fortnite, you’ll love building your own battle royale Cooking: Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 7-12) game. Campers learn to use Roblox Studio™ and create their own Ready to have some fun in the kitchen? K-State Extension instructs games to publish. on food safety, basic cooking skills, and nutrition. June’s theme is

5 - 3 hr. sessions - $175 / $193 nonresidents Spiffy Spuds and July’s is Breakfast for Champions. YOUTH 31849 Code Ninjas Leawood 6/22 M-F 8:30 am 1 - 2 hr. class - $16 / $19 nonresidents 31850 Code Ninjas Olathe 6/22 M-F 8:30 am 32200 Roeland Park Community Center 6/6 Sat 10 am 31851 Code Ninjas Lenexa 7/6 M-F 8:30 am 32201 Roeland Park Community Center 7/18 Sat 10 am 31852 Code Ninjas Leawood 7/27 M-F 12:30 pm 31853 Code Ninjas Olathe 8/3 M-F 12:30 pm NEW! Cooking: Teens in the Kitchen (Ages 11-16) 5 - 7 hr. sessions - $239 / $263 nonresidents After mastering the boxed cake mix, take this course to learn how 31854 Code Ninjas Lenexa 6/8 M-F 8:30 am to bake a dessert from scratch. K-State Extension instructs on food 31855 Code Ninjas Leawood 7/13 M-F 8:30 am safety, basic cooking skills, and nutrition. 1 - 2 hr. class - $16 / $19 nonresidents 31856 Code Ninjas Lenexa 7/20 M-F 8:30 am 32202 Roeland Park Community Center 6/20 Sat 10 am

Discovery: Kids’ Night Out (Ages 6-12) Bring your swimsuits! Play outdoor water games, make your own ice cream, and more! Please register at least one week in advance. 1 - 3 hr. event - $13 / $15 nonresidents (includes dinner) 31657 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/10 Fri 6 pm SMSD Aquatic Center is open, see page 36.

JCPRD’S SWIM TEAM SUMMER CAMPS

 We oƒ er over 75 fun camp choices  Opportunities for campers ages three - 18 years  Camps run June through August with full-day Join Our Year-Round Swim Team! and shorter specialty camp options  The oldest aquatics program in Kansas City with over 40 years of swimming experience  Programs for the novice to national level swimmer  Experienced, knowledgeable, and certified coaches  6 locations county-wide

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 21 NEW! Engineering: Mad Science© Aerospace & Carnivals Brixology Workshop (Ages 7-12 with Adult) Launch your imagination to new heights with these hands-on projects. Create a space module and wild amusement park rides. Learn about engineering and physics. 1 - 2 hr. session - $25 / $27 nonresidents 31710 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 6/18 Thu 6 pm NEW! Engineering: Mad Science© Harnessing Heat & Watts Up Workshop (Ages 7-12 with Adult) Heat up this summer and learn about the science of temperature. Explore electricity with a Van de Graaff generator and more. 1 - 2 hr. session - $25 / $27 nonresidents 31711 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/16 Thu 6 pm

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS

Art: Clay Creations (Ages 6-8) Clay provides an opportunity for problem-solving and creative Dance: Intergenerational Tap B1V1 (Ages 11 & Older) thinking. Learn score and slip, how to use various clay tools, and This beginning class will focus on the “jazz” style of tap dancing, with a slight emphasis in Broadway styles. You’ll even learn to make

YOUTH apply glaze to a finished design. Beginning at age 9, students will be introduced to the potter’s wheel. percussion sounds with your feet. 4 - 1 ½ hr. classes - $45 / $50 nonresidents 8 - 1 hr. classes - $89 / $99 nonresidents 32407 JCAHC 5/2 Sat 11 am 32184 JCAHC 6/6 Sat 1 pm 32408 JCAHC 6/6 Sat 11 am Dance: Intermediate Ballet (Ages 6-10) Art: Potter’s Wheel Mini Series (Ages 8-12) Develop coordination, rhythm, and intermediate level ballet Bring those muscles and expand your ceramics knowledge with an positions in this fun and gentle course. This course is a great follow introduction to the Potter’s Wheel. up to our Pre-K Pre-Ballet course. 2 - 1 ½ hr. classes - $40 / $45 nonresidents 8 - 1 hr. classes - $130 / $145 nonresidents 32409 JCAHC 5/2 Sat 1 pm 32183 MCAC 6/6 Sat Noon 32410 JCAHC 6/6 Sat 1 pm Art: Private Workshops (All Ages) We offer Open Art Studio Whether you are interested in private lessons, a private party, Scouts badge, or another special event, we can create an art-filled for all ages, see page 38. experience just for you. Email [email protected] to inquire.

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22 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. FITNESS & HEALTH Find more details about our Fitness: Animal Yoga (Ages 6-13) programs at JCPRD.com. MODERATE INTENSITY: Meow, woof, MOO! Join us for a roaring good time, the wild is calling! This animal themed Yoga allows participants to channel their inner beast with the calls of the wild. 4 - 45 min. sessions - $31 / $34 nonresidents GYMNASTICS 32155 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/11 Sat 9 am 5 - 45 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents 32156 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/8 Sat 9 am 6 - 45 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents ABOUT OUR GYMNASTICS CLASSES 32157 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/23 Sat 9 am Our programs are designed to provide your child with the essential foundation for all physical movement. Skilled and experienced instructors understand the importance of physical development in children, such as flexibility, strength, We also offer fitness classes for coordination, agility, and endurance. Starting with basic ages 14 and older at Mill Creek elements, students are taught, through proper progression, Activity Center, see pages 38 - 40. ever increasingly higher levels of skill. Staff will advise and make every attempt to see that your child is in the YOUTH class most suited to his/her individual ability. Parents are Fitness: Get Up, Get Moving, Get Conditioned welcome to observe class. Suitable clothing: sweat pants, T-shirt, leotard, or gym shorts (void of any buckles, buttons, (Ages 5-8) snaps or zippers). Socks are optional. MODERATE INTENSITY: Keep kids up and moving with staying in shape during the off season. This class will consist of a variety of Current attendance in classes does not guarantee space in youth fitness agility drills and games specific to this age group. upcoming session. You must re-enroll. 4 - 45 min. sessions - $31 / $34 nonresidents 32150 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/11 Sat 10 am DISCOUNT ON GYMNASTICS CLASSES 5 - 45 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents Families with two or more children enrolled in a class are 31662 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/21 Thu 5:30 pm eligible to receive a ten percent discount on each additional 32152 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/8 Sat 10 am child. Participants enrolling simultaneously in both sessions 6 - 45 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents of classes offered in the current catalog season are eligible 32154 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/23 Sat 10 am for a ten percent discount on the second session. Families 31667 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/25 Thu 5:30 pm may only apply one discount per child. Patrons requesting 31669 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/6 Thu 5:30 pm these discounts may register through our Registration Office at (913) 831-3359 or the Mill Creek Activity Center at (913) 826- Fitness: Youth Training and Conditioning (Ages 9-12) 2950. These discounts apply only to Gymnastics classes. MODERATE INTENSITY: Don’t let your kids’ summer waste away, keep kids in shape during the off season. This class will consist of a variety of youth agility drills and games specific to this age group. 5 - 45 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents 31674 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/21 Thu 6:30 pm See our preschool gymnastics 6 - 45 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents programs, pages 16 & 17. 31676 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/25 Thu 6:30 pm 31678 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/6 Thu 6:30 pm Gymnastics: Beginning Level 1 Co-Ed (Ages 6 & Older) Beginning elements on vault, bars, and beam will be introduced. Forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, and posture skills will be emphasized. 4 - 50 min. lessons - $57 / $62.70 nonresidents 31206 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/6 Sat Noon 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 31207 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/11 Sat Noon

Gymnastics: Boys Beginning Level 1 (Ages 6 & Older) Gymnastics skills are taught on floor and men’s apparatuses, including rings, pommel horse, vault, and bars. 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 31208 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 4:30 pm 31209 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 4:30 pm

Gymnastics: Boys Level 2 & 3 (Ages 6 & Older) Students learn next-level skills on floor, bars, rings, pommel horse, and vault, including round off, backhand spring, back up rise, and swing pull over. Prerequisite - Beginning Level 1. 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 31210 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 4:30 pm 31211 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 4:30 pm

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 23 Gymnastics: Girls Beginning Level 1 (Ages 6 & Older) Beginning skills on vault, bars, and beam will be introduced. Forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, and posture skills will be emphasized. 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 31212 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 4:30 pm 31213 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 6:30 pm 31214 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 11 am 31215 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 4:30 pm 31216 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 6:30 pm 31217 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/3 Wed 4:30 pm 31218 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/3 Wed 5:30 pm 31219 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 10 am 31220 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 4:30 pm 31221 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 6:30 pm 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 31222 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 4:30 pm 31223 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 6:30 pm 31224 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 11 am 31225 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 4:30 pm 31226 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 6:30 pm 31227 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 4:30 pm YOUTH 31228 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 5:30 pm 31229 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 10 am 31230 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 4:30 pm 31231 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 6:30 pm

Gymnastics: Girls Level 2 (Ages 6 & Older) Students learn next level of skills on floor, bars, beam, and vault, including backbend, round-off, stride circle, and handstand forward roll. Prerequisite - Beginning Level 1 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents Gymnastics J.O. Team: 31232 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 5:30 pm Kansas Kips 31233 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 4:30 pm (Girls - Ages 6 & Older) 31234 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 6:30 pm Kansas Kips is the Junior Olympic 31235 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/3 Wed 4:30 pm competitive team program of 31236 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 4:30 pm JCPRD, competing in USA Gymnastics 31237 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 6:30 pm sanctioned meets throughout the 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents state and region. Season begins in November. 31238 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 5:30 pm 31239 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 4:30 pm For more information about team 31240 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 6:30 pm programs please call (913) 826-2967. 31241 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 4:30 pm 31243 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 4:30 pm Tumbling: Intermediate & Advanced (Ages 6 & Older) 31244 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 6:30 pm This co-ed class is for the continuing development of tumbling and trampoline skills for those students that have already acquired Gymnastics: Girls Level 3 (Ages 6 & Older) beginning level skills. A great opportunity to advance one’s cheer USA Gymnastics’ Level 3 skills on floor, beam, bars, and vault will be tumbling skills. the basis of instruction for this level. Beginning Level 2 skills are a 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents prerequisite. 31282 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 6:30 pm 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 31283 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 6:30 pm 31274 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/1 Mon 5:30 pm 31275 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/2 Tue 5:30 pm Tumbling: Youth Beginning (Ages 6 & Older) 31276 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/3 Wed 6:30 pm This co-ed class is for students that have no or limited tumbling 31277 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/4 Thu 5:30 pm experience. Tumbling and trampoline skills taught will include various 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents rolls, cartwheels, round off and limbers. 31278 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/6 Mon 5:30 pm 4 - 50 min. lessons - $57 / $62.70 nonresidents 31279 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/7 Tue 5:30 pm 31284 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/5 Fri 10 am 31280 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 6:30 pm 5 - 50 min. lessons - $71.25 / $78.40 nonresidents 31281 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/9 Thu 5:30 pm 31285 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/10 Fri 10 am

Gymnastics: Pre -Teams (Girls - Ages 5 & Older) Gymnastics Special Event: Back Handspring Clinic This is a program designed for gymnasts that have obtained the (Ages 6-12) prescribed skills and have the desire to become a competitive If your gymnast has already mastered a bridge kick over, then this gymnast. Gymnasts must be skill-tested first, prior to entering clinic will help him or her learn technique and shaping to progress this program. toward a back handspring. 1 - 1 hr. session - $15 / $17 nonresidents 31286 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/15 Fri 5 pm JCPRD Scholarship Program, see page 30. 31287 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/11 Thu 5 pm

24 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Gymnastics Special Events: HERITAGE & HISTORY Introductory Skills Camp (Ages 6-12) Enjoy a two-day skill camp emphasizing elements on the vault, bars, beam and floor, as well as trampoline. This co-ed camp is Museum: Kids’ Day Out (Ages 5-10) appropriate for participants of all skill levels. Come have fun when school is out! Discover history through hands- 2 - 3 hr. sessions - $65 / $72 nonresidents on activities and exploration of KidScape and museum exhibits. 32078 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/23 T,W 8:30 am Bring lunch, snack, and water bottle. 32079 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/21 T,W 8:30 am 1 - 10 hr. session - $35 per participant 26695 JCAHC 5/4 Mon 7:30 am Gymnastics Special Event: Ninja Training (Ages 6-12) 31489 JCAHC 8/10 Mon 7:30 am No matter their skill level, everyone can have a blast learning to be 31490 JCAHC 8/11 Tue 7:30 am ninjas! Co-ed training will emphasize improving strength and agility through obstacle challenges and conditioning. 1 - 2 hr. session - $30 / $33 nonresidents 31288 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/10 Wed 1 pm 31289 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/8 Wed 1 pm 31290 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/5 Wed 1 pm

Gymnastics Special Event: Parents’ Night Out YOUTH Pajama Party (Ages 6-12) Enjoy a night out feeling confident that your little ones are having a great time with their favorite gymnastics’ coaches enjoying games, activities, and snacks. While wearing your comfiest PJs! 1 - 3 hr. session - $25 / $27 nonresidents 31291 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/9 Sat 6 pm

Gymnastics Special Events: Summer Skills Camp (Ages 6-14) This co-ed, gymnastics-based camp is intended for participants of all skill levels. Instructors will ensure participants are working on skills appropriate for their age and ability level. 4 - 3 hr. sessions - $120 / $132 nonresidents 32076 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/15 M-Th 8:30 am Check out Theatre in the Park’s 32077 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/3 M-Th 8:30 am 2020 season lineup on pages 10 & 40.

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 25 NATURE & OUTDOORS

Nature & Outdoors Refund Policy: Full refunds will be granted provided notification of cancellation is received five business days prior to the start of class. No refunds will be issued after that time.

Boating: Canoe Clinic (Ages 10 & Older) Introduce your group to the fun sport of flatwater canoeing through this American Canoe Association Quickstart program. Call (913) 856- 8849 for more information. 1 - 2 hr. lesson - $16 / $18 nonresidents TimberRidge Adventure Center By Appt. (April - May)

NEW! Camp: Last Hurrah Summer Event (Ages 8-12) Looking for an end of the summer activity for your kiddo before school starts? Enroll them in our TRAC activity day. Kids will rotate through a variety of activities. 1 - 7 hr. session - $37 / $41 nonresidents 32376 TimberRidge Adventure Center 8/7 Fri 9 am

YOUTH NEW! Camp: Single Day Adventure Camp (Ages 9-12) Don’t have time for a full week of camp? Arrive to find puzzles that will unlock clues to your day of adventure. Bring a picnic lunch and water bottle. Camp will be run by TimberRidge staff. 1 - 6 hr. session - $37 / $41 nonresidents 32367 Shawnee Mission Park Shelter 12 6/19 Fri 9 am 32369 Shawnee Mission Park Shelter 12 7/10 Fri 9 am

Outdoor Skills: Archery - Beginning (Ages 8-12) Experience the challenging sport of archery in this coed class designed for beginners. Safety, basic fundamentals, techniques, and equipment will be covered. 2 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $34 / $37 nonresidents 32377 TimberRidge Adventure Center 6/23 T,Th 6:30 pm 32378 TimberRidge Adventure Center 7/7 T,Th 6:30 pm 32379 TimberRidge Adventure Center 7/21 T,Th 6:30 pm

SPECIAL EVENT

Triathlon: JCPRD Kids Triathlon, Aug. 22, 9 am, Kill Creek Park (Ages 14 & under) For complete details and registration information, go to JCPRD.com/kidstri. If you are interested in volunteering for this event or need additional information, please call Katy at (913) 826-2964.

6 - 8:30 PM SPORTS

Basketball: High School Fall Competitive Leagues - Okun Fieldhouse (Grades 9-12) Gear up for the in-season with this six-game competitive season for girls and boys teams, running between August and October on Wednesday nights. Dates and deadlines to be announced in June.

Basketball: High School Summer Competitive Leagues - Okun Fieldhouse (Grades 9-12) Stay fresh in the off-season with this eight-game competitive league for girls and boys teams, which runs from May 26 through Aug. 6 on Wednesday nights. The team registration deadline is May 3.

26 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Basketball: High School Upperclassmen Rec Fencing: Learn to Fence (Ages 7-13) Fall Leagues - Okun Fieldhouse (Grades 10-12) Participate in fun games and fencing exercises which Got the back-to-school blues?! Round up your friends for this six- encourage hand/eye coordination, balance, tactics, speed, and game recreational season which runs between August and October concentration. Our coach has excellent kid-training skills and on Wednesday nights. Dates and deadlines to be announced in June. Olympic experience. 6 - 1 hr. lessons - $85 / $94 nonresidents Basketball: High School Upperclassmen Rec 31396 Heartland Fencing Academy 6/6 Sat 10 am 31397 Heartland Fencing Academy 7/25 Sat 10 am Summer Leagues - Okun Fieldhouse (Grades 10-12) Who needs VR when you can get off the couch and score some points IRL?! Join us for this six-game recreational season in June and Preschool and adult sections July on Wednesday nights. The team registration deadline is May 10. for additional fencing classes, Basketball: Summer Break Camp with see pages 18 & 42. Challenger Sports (Grades K-3) Golf: Group Lessons - Junior, Heritage Park and Get in the game! Participate in drills, group activities, and small scrimmages. Group and one-on-one instruction on shooting, Tomahawk Hills golf courses (Ages 7-17) passing, ball handling, offense, and defense will be provided. Learn the basics including stance and grip, etiquette, and rules. 2 - 1 ½ hr. sessions - $35 / $40 nonresidents For scheduling and fees, call (913) 829-4653 for Heritage Park or 30864 Okun Fieldhouse 6/8 M,T 1 pm (913) 631-8000 for Tomahawk Hills or visit JCPRD.com/golf. YOUTH 30865 Okun Fieldhouse 6/10 W,Th 1 pm 30867 Okun Fieldhouse 7/20 M,T 1 pm Golf: Private Lessons - Junior, Heritage Park and 30868 Okun Fieldhouse 7/22 W,Th 1 pm Tomahawk Hills golf courses (Ages 7-17) 4 - 1 ½ hr. sessions - $65 / $70 nonresidents Need to improve your game? Our PGA pros can help! For 30859 Okun Fieldhouse 6/8 M-Th 1 pm scheduling and fees, call (913) 829-4653 for Heritage Park or (913) 30861 Okun Fieldhouse 7/20 M-Th 1 pm 631-8000 for Tomahawk Hills or visit JCPRD.com/golf.

Basketball: Summer Break Camp with Challenger Sports (Grades 4-8) Hoop it up! Beginning through advanced players will practice JCPRD CODE OF shooting, passing, and ball handling drills while further developing an understanding of the flow of the game. CONDUCT 2 - 1 ½ hr. sessions - $35 / $40 nonresidents 30870 Okun Fieldhouse 6/8 M,T 3 pm All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate be- 30871 Okun Fieldhouse 6/10 W,Th 3 pm havior at all times while participating, being a spectator, or 30872 Okun Fieldhouse 7/20 M,T 3 pm attending any program or activity conducted or sponsored 30874 Okun Fieldhouse 7/22 W,Th 3 pm by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. This 4 - 1 ½ hr. sessions - $65 / $70 nonresidents includes participation in programs which may or may not 30860 Okun Fieldhouse 6/8 M-Th 3 pm require an activity fee, being a spectator, or observing at 30862 Okun Fieldhouse 7/20 M-Th 3 pm athletic events or theatrical performances, and attending Basketball: Youth Fall Leagues - Okun Fieldhouse special events. The following guidelines are designed to provide safe and enjoyable activities for all participants. (Grades 2-8) Get your team ready for the in-season with this six-game league for Additional Codes of Conduct may apply for particular recreational through competitive girls and boys teams. Depending programs and events such as childcare programs, athletic on grade, play on weekday evenings between August and October. leagues, and co-sponsored activities. Failure to comply Dates and deadlines to be announced in June. with the codes may result in expulsion or denial of access or continued participation in the activity. Basketball: Youth Summer Leagues - Okun Fieldhouse (Grades 2-8) Participants shall: Keep your team on the court with this eight-game season for 1. Show respect to all participants and program recreational through competitive girls and boys teams. Depending staš and/or supervisors. on grade, play on weekday evenings from May 26 through Aug. 6. The team registration deadline is May 3. 2. Take direction from program staš /supervisors. 3. Refrain from using abusive or foul language. Fencing: Introduction (Ages 6-13) Learn fencing and develop agility, strength, speed, and discipline in 4. Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, other participants, or program staš /supervisors. these beginning classes held at one of the most successful fencing centers in the nation. 5. Refrain from damaging equipment, supplies, 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $80 / $88 nonresidents and facilities. 31119 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 5/3 Sun 1 pm The district strives to make each of your participations 31123 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 5/3 Sun 2 pm funfi lled, rewarding, and educational. Thank you in 31120 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 5/5 Tue 7:30 pm 31124 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 5/7 Thu 5 pm advance for your cooperation. We trust you will have 31121 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 6/7 Sun 1 pm an enjoyable experience with the Johnson County Park 31128 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 6/7 Sun 2 pm and Recreation District. 31122 KC Fencing Center (Ages 10-13) 7/5 Sun 1 pm 31129 KC Fencing Center (Ages 6-9) 7/5 Sun 2 pm See preschool sports on pages 18 & 19.

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 27 Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu “Bullyproof” Little Champs (Ages 5-8) Learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by playing ten “Gracie Games” in which students develop strong reflexes and unconsciously learn the foundational principles of leverage and control. 4 - 45 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents 31334 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 5/4 Mon 5:30 pm 31335 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 6/1 Mon 5:30 pm 31336 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 7/6 Mon 5:30 pm 31337 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 8/3 Mon 5:30 pm

Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu “Bullyproof” Jr. Grapplers Class (Ages 8-13) Empower your child with 15 essential non-violent control tactics they need to defend themselves if attacked. These techniques are designed to minimize injury to the bully. 4 - 45 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents 31338 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 5/5 Tue 6:30 pm 31339 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 6/2 Tue 6:30 pm 31340 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 7/7 Tue 6:30 pm 31341 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 8/4 Tue 6:30 pm YOUTH Martial Arts: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Combative Course (Ages 13 & Older) Learn the most effective street-proven self-defense techniques which work from a standing position or when the fight goes to the ground. No previous experience is necessary. 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents 31346 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 5/5 Tue 7:15 pm 31347 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 6/2 Tue 7:15 pm NEW! Martial Arts: Mixed Martial Arts (Ages 6-12) 31348 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 7/7 Tue 7:15 pm Traditional martial arts techniques taught with an emphasis on 31349 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 8/4 Tue 7:15 pm awareness based self-defense and anti-bullying. Improve discipline, focus and self-confidence while strengthening the body and mind. 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $36 / $40 nonresidents 32391 Roeland Park Community Center 5/6 Wed 6:30 pm 32393 Roeland Park Community Center 6/10 Wed 6:30 pm 32394 Roeland Park Community Center 7/22 Wed 6:30 pm

NATURE’S CORNER Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do Karate (Ages 5-12) Through fun exercises and games, develop coordination and balance GIFT SHOP through foot and hand techniques while learning respect and courtesy and building confidence and self-esteem. 4 - 50 min. lessons - $60 / $66 nonresidents  Children’s Books 31342 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 5/5 Tue 5:30 pm 31343 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 6/2 Tue 5:30 pm  Kansas Books 31344 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 7/7 Tue 5:30 pm  Flower & Tree 31345 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP 8/4 Tue 5:30 pm Identification Books Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do Karate (Ages 10 & Older)  Coloring Books Improve fitness, learn discipline, relieve stress, and develop self- defense skills while learning basic techniques in a positive, energizing,  Audubon Stuffed Birds and safe environment. Great for all skill types and fitness levels.  Rocks, Minerals 8 - 45 min. lessons - $65 / $72 nonresidents 31352 Champions Martial Arts 5/4 M,W 6 pm Located in the & Geodes 31353 Champions Martial Arts 5/5 T,Th 6 pm reception area of the  Jewelry 31354 Champions Martial Arts 5/18 M,W 6 pm 31355 Champions Martial Arts 5/19 T,Th 6 pm Ernie Miller  Arrowheads 31356 Champions Martial Arts 6/8 M,W 6 pm Nature Center  Bug Candy 31357 Champions Martial Arts 6/9 T,Th 6 pm & More! 31358 Champions Martial Arts 6/22 M,W 6 pm 909 N. Hwy. 7, in Olathe 31359 Champions Martial Arts 6/23 T,Th 6 pm 31360 Champions Martial Arts 7/6 M,W 6 pm (913) 826-2800 31361 Champions Martial Arts 7/7 T,Th 6 pm www.erniemiller.com 31362 Champions Martial Arts 7/20 M,W 6 pm 31363 Champions Martial Arts 7/21 T,Th 6 pm 31364 Champions Martial Arts 8/3 M,W 6 pm We accept cash, checks, VISA, 31365 Champions Martial Arts 8/4 T,Th 6 pm Discover & MasterCard 31366 Champions Martial Arts 8/17 M,W 6 pm 31367 Champions Martial Arts 8/18 T,Th 6 pm

28 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do Karate (Ages 6-12) T-Ball: Baseball/Softball Camp - T-Ball and Coach Learn fundamental martial arts techniques through fun, and Pitch Level 1 (Ages 5-7) energizing lessons at your own pace. Improve fitness, learn discipline, Learn batting, fielding, throwing, catching, and gameplay through this and develop self-defense skills. All ability levels are welcome. stepping stone for young players. Participants will be divided into 8 - 45 min. lessons - $65 / $72 nonresidents teams. The program will include team practices and scrimmages. 31368 Champions Martial Arts 5/4 M,W 5:15 pm Coaches and equipment provided. 31369 Champions Martial Arts 5/5 T,Th 5:15 pm 14 - 1 hr. sessions - $100 / $110 nonresidents 31370 Champions Martial Arts 5/18 M,W 5:15 pm 30940 MAWSC Gate C 6/1 M,W 6 pm 31371 Champions Martial Arts 5/19 T,Th 5:15 pm 30941 MAWSC Gate C 6/2 T,Th 7:15 pm 31372 Champions Martial Arts 6/8 M,W 5:15 pm 31373 Champions Martial Arts 6/9 T,Th 5:15 pm T-Ball: Baseball/Softball Camp - T-Ball and Coach 31374 Champions Martial Arts 6/22 M,W 5:15 pm Pitch Level 2 (Ages 6-8) 31375 Champions Martial Arts 6/23 T,Th 5:15 pm Learn and practice batting, fielding, throwing, catching, gameplay, 31376 Champions Martial Arts 7/6 M,W 5:15 pm and sportsmanship. Participants will be divided into teams. The 31377 Champions Martial Arts 7/7 T,Th 5:15 pm program will include team practices and scrimmages. Coaches and 31378 Champions Martial Arts 7/20 M,W 5:15 pm equipment provided. 31379 Champions Martial Arts 7/21 T,Th 5:15 pm 14 - 1 hr. sessions - $100 / $110 nonresidents 31380 Champions Martial Arts 8/3 M,W 5:15 pm 30942 MAWSC Gate C 6/1 M,W 7:15 pm 31381 Champions Martial Arts 8/4 T,Th 5:15 pm YOUTH 31382 Champions Martial Arts 8/17 M,W 5:15 pm Tennis: Genesis KCRC Green Ball (Ages 11-13) 31383 Champions Martial Arts 8/18 T,Th 5:15 pm Green Ball builds upon tennis-specific movement. Control of power, spin, and placement are more heavily emphasized as players begin to Soccer: Challenger International Full & Half Day grow into their own styles of play. Camps (Ages 6-16) 4 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $132 / $145 nonresidents Emphasis is placed upon individual skill development, small-sided 31508 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/1 Mon 10 am games, and having fun. All campers will receive a ball and shirt. 31509 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/3 Wed 9 am Campers attending the full day camp must bring a sack lunch each 31510 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/4 Thu 11 am day. 31512 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/4 Thu 4:30 pm 4 - 3 hr. sessions - $153 31513 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/6 Sat Noon 30808 Stoll Park (Field A) (Ages 6-16) 5/26 T-F 9 am 31514 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/6 Mon 10 am 4 - 7 hr. sessions - $194 31515 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/8 Wed 9 am 30810 Stoll Park (Field A) (Ages 8- 16) 5/26 T-F 9 am 31516 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/9 Thu 11 am 31524 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/9 Thu 4:30 pm Soccer: Challenger International Skills & 31527 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/11 Sat Noon Scrimmage Camp (Ages 5-15) Emphasis is placed upon improving individual dribbling, passing, Tennis: Genesis KCRC High School Prep (Ages 13-16) control, shooting, and expanding tactical knowledge through small- Learn the basic strokes and how to start playing matches to prepare sided games, and having fun. Fees are nonrefundable less than 10 for a high school team or to learn a great sport that will last a days prior to the camp. For questions, call (913) 826-2850. lifetime. 5 - 3 hr. sessions - $145 (Includes ball and T-shirt) 4 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $132 / $145 nonresidents 30811 New Century Fieldhouse 6/22 M-F 1:30 pm 31532 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 4/27 Mon 4:30 pm 31534 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 5/2 Sat 10:30 am Soccer: Fall Rec League - Heritage Park (Grades K-8) 31536 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/1 Mon 4:30 pm Boys and girls are on separate teams. Grades 1-8 will play eight 31537 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/6 Sat 10:30 am games and pee wee league plays six games. Deadline for grades 1-8 31539 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/6 Mon 4:30 pm is July 3. Deadline for pee wee league is July 31. Detailed info can be 31540 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/11 Sat 10:30 am found at JCPRD.com/sports.

Soccer: Summer Indoor League - New Century Fieldhouse (U9-U18) The summer league is designed for team registration. The field has no walls, so playing is similar to being outdoors. For detailed information, JCPRD.com/sports or call (913) 826-2850. Games will be played on Saturday and/or Sunday beginning June 13. Registration deadline is June 3.

Softball: High School Fall Leagues (Ages 14-18) Register your team for the USSSA 2021 high school preseason! This is a ten-game season, played on Sundays Aug. 2 through Sept. 27. The team registration deadline is July 12.

Softball: High School Summer Leagues (Ages 14-18) Keep your team on the field this summer at Mid-America West! Five double headers played on Wednesdays, May 27 through July 8. The team registration deadline is May 10.

Softball: Youth Fall Leagues (Ages 5-14) Get a head start on the competition during the USSSA 2021 pre- season! T-Ball through 14U team registration available. Games will be Sundays Aug. 2 through Sept. 27. The team registration deadline is July 12.

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 29 Tennis: Genesis KCRC Orange Ball (Ages 9-10) Tennis: Genesis OP Junior Varsity (Ages 14-17) Orange ball expands into every aspect of the game. It begins Concepts of offense/defense will be introduced in both singles and to cover tennis-specific movement, ABSs (agility, balance, and doubles. A variety of adaptive skills will be taught using dead and live coordination), speed and strength. drills, and competitive play situations. 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $88 / $97 nonresidents 6 - 2 hr. lessons - $336 / $370 nonresidents 31542 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/2 Tue 10 am 31724 Genesis Health Club 5/27 Wed 9 am 31543 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/3 Wed 11:30 am 31729 Genesis Health Club 5/28 Thu 4 pm 31544 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/3 Wed 5:30 pm 31730 Genesis Health Club 5/30 Sat 10 am 31545 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/4 Thu 10 am 31731 Genesis Health Club 5/31 Sun 1 pm 31546 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/6 Sat 11 am 5 - 2 hr. lessons - $280 / $308 nonresidents 31547 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/7 Tue 10 am 31732 Genesis Health Club 6/1 Mon 4 pm 31548 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/8 Wed 11:30 am 31734 Genesis Health Club 7/6 Mon 4 pm 31549 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/8 Wed 5:30 pm 31735 Genesis Health Club 7/8 Wed 9 am 31550 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/9 Thu 10 am 31736 Genesis Health Club 7/9 Thu 4 pm 31551 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/11 Sat 11 am 31737 Genesis Health Club 7/11 Sat 1 pm 31738 Genesis Health Club 7/12 Sun 1 pm Tennis: Genesis KCRC Red Ball One (Ages 5-6) This class introduces tennis to kids in a fun successful way. A wide Tennis: Genesis OP Orange Ball (Ages 9-10) variety of games and activities are played to develop the foundation Continue to learn the skills of the 60’ court, including effective for coordination and tennis skills. movement to ensure good position and balance for each shot. Learn 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $88 / $97 nonresidents to play Quickstart Tennis. 31552 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/1 Mon 9 am 6 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $252 / $277 nonresidents

YOUTH 31553 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/2 Tue 9 am 31769 Genesis Health Club 5/27 Wed 4:30 pm 31554 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/3 Wed 10:30 am 31770 Genesis Health Club 5/29 Fri 5 pm 31555 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/3 Wed 4:30 pm 31771 Genesis Health Club 5/30 Sat 11:30 am 31556 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/4 Thu 9 am 31772 Genesis Health Club 5/31 Sun 3 pm 31557 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/6 Sat 10 am 5 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $210 / $231 nonresidents 31558 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/6 Mon 9 am 31773 Genesis Health Club 6/1 Mon 11 am 31560 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/7 Tue 9 am 31774 Genesis Health Club 7/6 Mon 11 am 31561 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/8 Wed 10:30 am 31775 Genesis Health Club 7/8 Wed 4:30 pm 31563 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/8 Wed 4:30 pm 31776 Genesis Health Club 7/10 Fri 5 pm 31564 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/9 Thu 9 am 31777 Genesis Health Club 7/11 Sat 11:30 am 31567 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/11 Sat 10 am 31778 Genesis Health Club 7/12 Sun 3 pm Tennis: Genesis KCRC Red Ball Two (Ages 7-8) Players use age appropriate racquets, balls and court size to be successful. They will learn basic strokes while playing games and having fun learning the great sport of tennis! 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $88 / $97 nonresidents 31568 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/1 Mon 9 am 31569 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/2 Tue 9 am JCPRD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 31574 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/3 Wed 10:30am 31575 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/3 Wed 4:30 pm 31576 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/4 Thu 9 am 31577 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/6 Sat 9 am 31579 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/6 Mon 9 am 31580 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/7 Tue 9 am 31583 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/8 Wed 10:30 am 31585 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/8 Wed 4:30 pm 31586 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/9 Thu 9 am 31588 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/11 Sat 9 am

Tennis: Genesis OP Green Ball (Ages 11-13) Learn the basics of tactical play from the 60’ court for both singles and doubles with emphasis on swing rhythm and differentiating between volley and ground stroke action. 6 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $252 / $277 nonresidents 31779 Genesis Health Club 5/26 Tue 4:30 pm 31780 Genesis Health Club 5/28 Thu 4:30 pm 31781 Genesis Health Club 5/30 Sat 11:30 am 31782 Genesis Health Club 5/31 Sun 11:30 am 5 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $210 / $231 nonresidents 31784 Genesis Health Club 6/1 Mon 11 am 31785 Genesis Health Club 7/6 Mon 11 am 31786 Genesis Health Club 7/7 Tue 4:30 pm 31787 Genesis Health Club 7/9 Thu 4:30 pm 31788 Genesis Health Club 7/11 Sat 11:30 am 31789 Genesis Health Club 7/12 Sun 11:30 am Visit JCPRD.com/scholarships or Registration is easy, see page 4. call (913) 831-3355 for information.

30 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Tennis: Green Ball Tennis Lessons (Ages 11-14) See adult martial arts classes on page 43. For experienced players, hit, rally, and get ready for high school tennis. Using balls with a slightly reduced bounce height, students’ transition to the full size court and progress to regulation balls. 8 - 50 min. lessons - $84 / $94 nonresidents Tennis: Genesis OP Pre-Red Ball (Ages 4-6) 32213 R Park 6/1 M,W 6:30 pm Give your child their first experience on a tennis court in an informal 32219 Harmon Park 6/2 T,Th 10:30 am environment that establishes a foundation for gross motor skill 32214 R Park 6/6 Sat 10:30 am development. 32218 R Park 6/29 M,W 6:30 pm 6 - 1 hr. lessons - $168 / $185 nonresidents 32220 Harmon Park 6/30 T,Th 10:30 am 31790 Genesis Health Club 5/27 Wed 5 pm 31791 Genesis Health Club 5/29 Fri 4:15 pm Tennis: Orange Ball Tennis Lessons (Ages 9-12) 31792 Genesis Health Club 5/30 Sat 10:45 am Players develop skills by using a ball designed to travel more slowly 31793 Genesis Health Club 5/31 Sun 12:15 pm and bounce lower. Lessons are on a regulation net and a shorter 5 - 1 hr. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents length court. 31795 Genesis Health Club 6/1 Mon 11:15 am 8 - 50 min. lessons - $84 / $94 nonresidents 31796 Genesis Health Club 7/8 Wed 5:15 pm 32221 R Park 6/1 M,W 5:30 pm 31797 Genesis Health Club 7/10 Fri 4:15 pm 32225 Harmon Park 6/2 T,Th 9:30 am 31798 Genesis Health Club 7/11 Sat 10:45 am 32222 R Park 6/6 Sat 9:30 am YOUTH 31800 Genesis Health Club 7/12 Sun 12:15 pm 32223 R Park 6/29 M,W 5:30 pm 32226 Harmon Park 6/30 T,Th 9:30 am Tennis: Genesis OP Red Ball (Ages 7-8) A program of movement, balance, coordinated, and motor skill development with a focus on self- and partner-rallying skills on the 36’ court. 6 - 1 hr. lessons - $168 / $185 nonresidents 31744 Genesis Health Club 5/26 Mon 11 am 31747 Genesis Health Club 5/27 Wed 5 pm 31748 Genesis Health Club 5/29 Fri 4 pm 31749 Genesis Health Club 5/30 Sat 10:30 am 31750 Genesis Health Club 5/31 Sun Noon 5 - 1 hr. lessons - $140 / $154 nonresidents 31751 Genesis Health Club 6/1 Mon 11 am 31752 Genesis Health Club 7/8 Wed 5 pm 31753 Genesis Health Club 7/10 Fri 4 pm 31754 Genesis Health Club 7/11 Sat 10:30 am 31755 Genesis Health Club 7/12 Sun Noon

BEACHES & MARINAS Last rental one hour prior to close

Kill Creek Park Beach CASH Kill Creek Park Marina CASH Operates out of Kill ONLY ONLY Creek Park Beach 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe Hours of Operation May 23 - Aug. 9 Hours of Operation May 23 - Aug. 9 Mon - Wed: Closed Thu & Fri: Noon - 3 pm Mon - Wed: Closed Thu & Fri: Noon - 3 pm Sat: Noon - 6 pm Sun: Noon - 5 pm Sat: Noon - 6 pm Sun: Noon - 5 pm CASH CASH Shawnee Mission Park Beach OR Shawnee Mission Park Marina OR 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee CREDIT 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee CREDIT Hours of Operation May 23 - Aug. 9 Open Daily: May 23 - Aug. 9 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: Noon - 6 pm 10 am - 7 pm Tue & Thu: Noon - 5 pm Weekends: May 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17, Aug. 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30, Sept. 5, 6 & 7 NOTE: 6/14 & 7/12: Beach will open at 1 pm due to park event closure. NOTE: 6/14 & 7/12: Marina will open at 1 pm due to park event closure. Open Water Swim Training Tue & Thu: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Boat Rentals - Last rental one hour prior to close Per Half Hour (both locations) $10 / $11 nonresidents Beach Admission Fees • Canoe • Kayak • Pedal Boat Ages 12 & Under: $4 / $4.50 nonresidents • Paddleboard - 220 lb limit Ages 13-59: $6 / $6.50 nonresidents Ages 60 & Older: $4 / $4.50 nonresidents * Beaches & Marinas close at Open Water Swim: $7 / $7.50 nonresidents 4 pm on 7/4, 8/9 & 9/7

Schedules at all aquatic facilities are subject to change without notice. In case of inclement weather, download the Rainout Line app or call the beach & marina info lines listed on page 5.

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 31 Tennis: Red Ball Tennis Lessons (Ages 5-8) Tennis: Varsity Red Program (Ages 7-8) Little tennis pros receive instruction in an approachable and Learning tennis is fun and fast with this program, and parents are supportive environment. Junior rackets and low-bouncing balls are often amazed at how quickly children progress at this age. used on a reduced court with focus on learning the fundamentals. 5 - 1 hr. lessons - $102.50 / $113 nonresidents 4 - 50 min. lessons - $42 / $47 nonresidents 31905 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/2 Sat 10 am 32234 R Park 6/1 M,W 4:30 pm 31907 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/1 Mon 5 pm 32244 Harmon Park 6/2 T,Th 7:30 am 31908 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/1 Wed 10 am 32245 Harmon Park 6/2 T,Th 8:30 am 31909 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/1 Sat 10 am 32235 R Park 6/6 Sat 8:30 am 31910 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/3 Mon 5 pm 32237 R Park 6/15 M,W 4:30 pm 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $82 / $90 nonresidents 32246 Harmon Park 6/16 T,Th 7:30 am 31911 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/4 Mon 5 pm 32247 Harmon Park 6/16 T,Th 8:30 am 31913 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/6 Wed 4 pm 32240 R Park 6/29 M,W 4:30 pm 31915 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/3 Wed 10 am 32248 Harmon Park 6/30 T,Th 7:30 am 31916 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/6 Sat 10 am 32249 Harmon Park 6/30 T,Th 8:30 am 31917 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/4 Sat 10 am 32241 R Park 7/11 Sat 8:30 am 31918 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/6 Mon 10 am 32242 R Park 7/20 M,W 4:30 pm 31919 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/5 Wed 4 pm 32250 Harmon Park 7/21 T,Th 7:30 am 32251 Harmon Park 7/21 T,Th 8:30 am

Tennis: Varsity Green Program (Ages 13 & Older) Start learning the greatest game on earth on air-conditioned courts YOUTH and expect to have a blast. Experience cutting-edge teaching tools and techniques to learn the game fast. 5 - 1 hr. lessons - $102.50 / $113 nonresidents 31869 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/1 Fri 5 pm 31870 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/1 Mon Noon 31871 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/1 Wed Noon 31872 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/3 Fri 4:30 pm 31873 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/3 Mon Noon 5 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $153.75 / $169 nonresidents 31874 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/2 Sat Noon 31875 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/1 Sat Noon 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $82 / $90 nonresidents 31876 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/4 Mon 5 pm 31877 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/6 Wed 4 pm 31878 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/3 Wed Noon 31879 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/5 Fri 4:30 pm 31881 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/6 Sat Noon 32054 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/6 Mon Noon 31883 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/5 Wed 5 pm 31884 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/7 Fri 5 pm 4 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $123 / $135 nonresidents 31885 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/4 Sat Noon

Tennis: Varsity Orange Program (Ages 9-12) If you’ve had considerable basic tennis instruction before, progressing in the game is fun and fast with this program. 5 - 1 hr. lessons - $102.50 / $113 nonresidents 31888 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/1 Fri 4 pm 31889 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/1 Mon 11 am 31890 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/1 Wed 11 am Volleyball: All Star Clinic (Ages 11-13) 31891 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/3 Fri 3:30 pm Focus on getting ready for tryouts in this clinic, with work on 31892 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/3 Mon 4 pm passing, setting, hitting, and serving. 5 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $153.75 / $169 nonresidents 10 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $175 / $192 nonresidents 31893 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/2 Sat 11 am 31402 68’s Fitness Courts 7/7 T,Th 7 pm 31894 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/1 Sat 11 am 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $82 / $90 nonresidents Volleyball: High School Fall Leagues - Okun 31896 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/4 Mon 4 pm Fieldhouse (Grades 9-12) 31897 Overland Park Racquet Club 5/6 Wed 5 pm Get some extra reps at Okun Fieldhouse this fall. Games will be 31898 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/3 Wed 11 am played on Sundays between August and October. Dates and 31899 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/5 Fri 3:30 pm deadlines to be announced in June. 31900 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/6 Mon 11 am 31901 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/5 Wed 4 pm 31902 Overland Park Racquet Club 8/7 Fri 4 pm 4 - 1 ½ hr. lessons - $123 / $135 nonresidents See our preschool tennis, 31903 Overland Park Racquet Club 6/6 Sat 11 am pages 18 & 19. 31904 Overland Park Racquet Club 7/4 Sat 11 am

32 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Volleyball: High School Summer Leagues - Okun Volleyball: Summer/Fall Leagues New Century Fieldhouse (Grades 9-12) Fieldhouse (Grades 3-8) Prep for the upcoming school season with league play at Okun League can accommodate both teams and individuals looking to be Fieldhouse, Sundays, May 31 through July 19. The team registration placed onto a team. Games are played Sunday evening. Deadline of deadline is May 3. May 8 for summer and Aug. 7 for fall. Detailed league information can be found at JCPRD.com/sports. For questions, call (913) 826-2850. Volleyball: Pro-Style Girls Clinic (Ages 8-10) Work on developing fundamental skills with a focus on passing, Volleyball: Volleyball Summer Camp (Ages 9-13) setting, hitting, and serving. Come join us for a morning volleyball camp at 68’s. Come learn 5 - 1 hr. lessons - $100 / $110 nonresidents the fundamentals of volleyball in a fun and non-competitive 31403 68’s Fitness Courts 7/9 Thu 6 pm atmosphere. Learn to bump, set and spike your way into the volleyball season. Volleyball: Rookie Clinic (Ages 5-7) 4 - 3 hr. lessons - $100 / $110 nonresidents Learn basic beginning volleyball skills while working on passing, 31401 68’s Fitness Courts 6/22 Mon 8 am setting, and serving skills, and learn more about volleyball technology. Volleyball: Youth Fall Leagues - Okun Fieldhouse 5 - 1 hr. lessons - $100 / $110 nonresidents (Grades 3-8) 31400 68’s Fitness Courts 7/7 Tue 6 pm Are you ready for the in-season at Okun Fieldhouse?! We are!

Games will be played on Sundays between August and October. YOUTH Volleyball: Summer Break Camp (Grades 3-8) Dates and deadlines to be announced in June. Join South KC coaches as we cover serving, passing, setting, hitting, and participate in fun drills and games. For questions, please call (913) Volleyball: Youth Summer Leagues - Okun 826-2850. Fieldhouse (Grades 3-8) 3 - 2 ½ hr. sessions - $60 / $65 nonresidents (Includes T-shirt) Get out of the heat and into the gym this summer at Okun 30782 New Century Fieldhouse 6/16 T-Th 9:30 am Fieldhouse! Games will be on Sundays, May 31 through July 19. 30783 New Century Fieldhouse 7/28 T-Th 9:30 am The team registration deadline is May 3.

Volleyball: Summer Break Camp (Grades 3-8) Bump, set, spike! Practice serving, passing, setting, and hitting in small group drills and scrimmage-like play. Participants will be divided into groups based on age and ability. See our adult sports leagues 4 - 2 ½ hr. sessions - $62 / $67nonresidents on pages 42 & 43. 30855 Okun Fieldhouse 6/8 M-Th 9:30 am 30856 Okun Fieldhouse 7/20 M-Th 9:30 am

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 33 Special Populations

SPECIAL POPULATIONS All Special Olympics programs require participants to have a current physical on file. ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OLYMPICS & SPECIAL POPULATIONS PROGRAMS Golf: Special Olympics Golf (Ages 16 & Older) Special Populations offers recreational, educational, and Grab your clubs and head to the driving range. Come learn the social activities for mentally and physically challenged basics of golf. Registration is limited. Current physical must be on file. SPECIAL POPS individuals. Information Line: (913) 686-6030 x 14. 9 - 1 hr. sessions - $25 31420 Tomahawk Hill Golf Course 7/21 Thu 6 pm VOLUNTEERS Volunteers help coach and assist athletes as well as Softball: Special Olympics Softball Practice chaperone, teach recreational classes, and participate (Ages 10 & Older) with various Special Olympic committees. Please call Bring your glove and be ready to hit, field, throw, and run. You must Jodie at (913) 826-3027 if interested. have a current physical on file. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 9 - 1 hr. sessions - $35 Applications for financial assistance are available in 32370 MASC 7/27 Mon 6 pm the Registration Office, Bldg. D, Antioch Park. Call (913) 831-3359 to request an application. Softball: Special Olympics T-Ball Practice REFUND POLICY (Ages 9 & Under) Refunds will not be granted later than one week prior Bring your glove and be ready to hit, field, throw, and run. You must to program start date. Medical refunds will be have a current physical on file. permitted with physician’s note. 9 - 45 min. sessions - $20 30957 MAWSC 7/29 Wed 6 pm Crafts: Special Pops Craft Night (Ages 16 & Older) Volleyball: Special Olympics Volleyball Practice Come join JCPRD friends and create new projects. We will also have (Ages 9 & Older) pizza for dinner. Come join your friends as you enhance your volleyball skills. Fee 1 - 2 hr. session - $15 includes regional tournament and State fee. Current physical must 30956 Roeland Park Community Center 8/20 Thu 6 pm be on file. Sign up soon! 8 - 1 hr. sessions - $35 Day Trips: Special Pops T-Bones Night (Ages 16 & Older) 30960 Okun Fieldhouse 6/8 Mon 6 pm Join the group as we go cheer on the Kansas City T-Bones. Don’t forget to bring money for snacks and souvenirs. Game time is 7:05. 1 - 4 hr. session - $25 31414 Antioch Park 5/21 Thu 6 pm Special Olympics Dates to Remember  June 5-7 ...... Summer Games - Wichita, Kan. Entertainment: Bowling & Games - The Main Event  (All Ages) June 27 ...... Metro Bowling Come join your friends for some bowling and arcade games.  July 19 ...... Metro Volleyball 1 - 2 hr. session - $15  Aug. 7 ...... State Volleyball 30955 Antioch Park 8/13 Thu 5:15 pm  Aug. 8 ...... State Bowling  Sept. 16 ...... Metro Golf Entertainment: Special Pops Dinner Night (All Ages)  Sept. 19 ...... Metro Softball Come join your friends and enjoy a nice dinner on the town. Fee includes dinner.  Oct. 2 ...... State Golf 1 - 2 hr. session - $20  Oct. 3-4 ...... State Softball 30952 Antioch Park 7/23 Thu 6 pm

34 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. COME RACE WITH US! SPORTS OFFICIALS JCPRD Race Management 6518 Vista Drive  Shawnee, KS

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Water Exercise: Water Exercise Classes AQUATICS Get cardio, toning, and flexibility training all in one fun, exhilarating hour. For more information on dates and times for these programs, Swim Lessons: Private Lessons please visit JCPRD.com via the Activities menu, then Aquatics. Private swim lessons give you a one-on-one experience with our swim instructors. To submit a request form for a private lessons Water Polo: KC Water Polo Team (Ages 18 & Older) visit JCPRD.com, click on Activities, then Aquatics. Activities menu. KC Water Polo is a great competitive team sport and a fun way to 4 - 30 min. sessions - $100 / $110 nonresidents stay fit. Water Polo practices are held SMSD Aquatic Center. For SMSD Aquatic Center By Appt. more information on this program please visit JCPRD.com via the Activities menu, then Aquatics. Swim Team: Masters Swimming ( A g e s 1 8 & O l d e r ) From triathletes, to amateur swimmers, to ex-college athletes, there is a spot for everyone on the team. Masters practices are Learn how to support your parks, held SMSD Aquatic Center. For more information on this program trails, programs, activities, and the arts please visit JCPRD.com via the Activities menu, then Aquatics. across your community, see page 42. ADULT NOW OPEN! 17251 W. 87th St.  Lenexa, KS  (913) 993-8400

 Group & Private Swim Lessons  Lap Swimming  Water Exercise JCPRD is now offering swim lessons and  Master’s Swim aquatic programming at this state-of- the-art facility, featuring a 50-meter  Water Polo competition pool, located in the heart of Lenexa City Center.

The SMSD Aquatic Center is operated by Johnson County Park and Recreation District. For more information or to register online visit JCPRD.com/SMSDaquaticcenter.

36 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL FINE & PERFORMING ARTS INTERESTS Buy One Vet One NEW! Cooking: Intergenerational Basic Breads In partnership with the Arts Council of Johnson County and (Ages 7 & Older, with an Adult) After Action Network, Operation: Art, B1V1-designated adult Learn the science behind bread making with this hands-on fine arts classes will include an additional $5 fee allowing a workshop. We’ll show you how to knead, shape, and bake. Children veteran to join the same participating program at no cost. This must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by K-State Extension. program is presented as part of a grant awarded by the Kansas 1 - 2 hr. class - $34 / $37 nonresidents Creative Arts Industries Commission and a grant awarded by the adults; $7 / $8 nonresident child National Endowment for the Arts. 31929 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/22 Wed 6 pm

NEW! Gardening: Great Shrubs for the Landscape Give your landscaping a facelift. Learn about compact, flowering, Art: Ceramics, B1V1 (Ages 16 & Older) and easy-to-care-for shrubbery. Presented by K-State Extension. Clay provides an opportunity for problem-solving and creative 1 - 1 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresidents thinking within a tranquil and reassuring environment. Teaching 31931 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/30 Thu 6 pm artists will design the class based on your interests and needs. Ceramics I - Beginners Special Interest: Cleaning Healthy, 8 - 2 ½ hr. classes - $170 / $187 nonresidents NEW! 32411 JCAHC 5/6 Wed 6 pm Cleaning Green (Ages 18 & Older) 32412 JCAHC 7/1 Wed 6 pm People spend 90 percent of their time indoors. Household cleaning Ceramics II - Intermediate products can actually increase levels of indoor pollutants. Follow 8 - 2 ½ hr. classes - $170 / $187 nonresidents these guidelines to improve your indoor environment, save money, 32413 JCAHC 5/5 Tue 6 pm and help conserve natural resources. 32414 JCAHC 6/30 Tue 6 pm 1 - 1 hr. class - $3 / $4 nonresidents 32272 Roeland Park Community Center 5/2 Thu 5:30 pm Art: Ceramics Date Night!, B1V1 (Ages 16 & Older) Enjoy a special evening with your special someone as you do a one- NEW! Special Interest: Cut the Clutter time workshop exploring clay together. All couples welcome. Cost is and Get Organized (Ages 18 & Older) per couple. Learn how to develop strategies to manage, reduce and even 1 - 2 ½ hr. class - $40 eliminate your clutter. We teach a four-container system to tackle 32415 JCAHC 5/8 Fri 6 pm your home. Presented by K-State Extension. 32416 JCAHC 6/5 Fri 6 pm 1 - 1 hr. class - $3 / $4 nonresidents 32417 JCAHC 7/10 Fri 6 pm 31932 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 6/4 Thu 6 pm 32418 JCAHC 8/7 Fri 6 pm ADULT

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 37 Art: Open Art Studio, B1V1 (Ages 16 & Older) Fitness: Group Training (Ages 14 & Older, Ages 14-15 must be Whether your passion is the pottery wheel, oil paints, or charcoal, accompanied by Parent/Guardian) create in the medium of your choice at your leisure. You want to exercise, but one-on-one training isn’t your cup of tea? 1 - 2 ½ hr. drop in class - $10 per person We have several packages to choose from. Contact Alison at (913) JCAHC 5/7-8/27 Thu 6 pm 826-2953 for details and to make your appointment information. 4 - 30 min. sessions, 2 to 3 people - $104 / $114 nonresidents Art: Private Workshops (All Ages) Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. Whether you are interested in private lessons, a private party, or a 4 - 30 min. sessions, 4 to 6 people - $83 / $91 nonresidents special event, we can create an art-filled experience just for you. Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. Email [email protected] to inquire. 8 - 30 min. sessions, 2 to 3 people - $203 / $223 nonresidents Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. Dance: Kansas City 2-Step (Ages 18 & Older) 8 - 30 min. sessions, 4 to 6 people - $161 / $177 nonresidents A cultural dance unique to Kansas City, 2-stepping’s roots go back to Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. the big band and swing eras of jazz. DC’s Dance Instruction provides 4 - 1 hr. sessions, 2 to 3 people - $125 / $137 nonresidents knowledge, skills, guidelines, and behaviors. Partner not required. Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. 8 - 2 hr. sessions - $85 / $94 nonresidents, per person 4 - 1 hr. sessions, 4 to 6 people - $104 / $114 nonresidents 30948 Roeland Park Community Center 5/30 Sat 9 am Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. 8 - 1 hr. sessions, 2 to 3 people - $244 / $269 nonresidents Dance: Square Dancing (Ages 16 & Older) Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. Grab your partner and Do Si Do! Join us for square dancing guided 8 - 1 hr. sessions, 4 to 6 people - $192 / $212 nonresidents by a professional teaching artist! Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. 6 - 1 hr. classes - $30 / $35 nonresidents; or $5 drop-in fee 32164 JCAHC 6/5 Fri 7 pm Fitness: Mill Creek Activity Center Punch Cards (Ages 14 & Older, Ages 14-15 must be accompanied by Parent/ Guardian) Choose to use our weight room, cardiovascular equipment, or walking track. To purchase your punch card or for additional FITNESS & HEALTH information, please stop by or call (913) 826-2950. 10 Visits - $30 Punch Card Fitness classes held at JCPRD facilities are Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 Varies broken into the following fitness levels: 5 Track Visits - $10 Punch Card Low Intensity - During exercise, participant’s breathing Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 Varies patterns change little and there is minimal risk for lower 10 Track Visits - $20 Punch Card body injury. Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 Varies Guest fee with Punch Card Holder 1 Visit - $5 Moderate Intensity - Breathing patterns change, but Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 Varies participant is still able to talk. Exercises may involve one or both feet leaving the ground at times. High Intensity - Participant’s breathing will become rapid and they will only be able to say a few words at a time. MILDALE FARM Exercises will require more energy and put more stress on An Award Winning Event Space ADULT joints and tendons.

Fitness: Fitness Equipment Orientations (Ages 14 & Older, Ages 14-15 must be accompanied by Parent/ Guardian) Take advantage of this appointment to let us orient you on the best ways to use our weights and machines in your fitness routine. Call (913) 826-2950 to pre-register for your appointment. You’ve 1 - 30 min. session - $15 / $16 nonresidents got to Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. see this place! Specializing in...  Weddings  Reunions There are no upper  Holiday Parties  Banquets age limits for JCPRD  Coporate Retreats  and more! Call for information adult programs or to reserve your date If you meet the minimum age (913) 826-2957 requirement, feel free to sign up and join in! JCPRD.com/Mildalefarm

38 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. SilverSneakers: SilverSneakers/Prime Circuit (Ages 18 & Older) LOW INTENSITY: The Silver Sneakers Circuit workout offers standing, low-impact choreography alternated with standing upper- body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a Silver Sneakers ball. 4 - 50 min. sessions - $24 / $26 nonresidents 31441 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/21 Thu 9:30 am 5 - 50 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents 31443 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/25 Thu 9:30 am 31444 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/13 Thu 9:30 am

SilverSneakers: SilverSneakers/Prime Classic (Ages 18 & Older) LOW INTENSITY: Designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. A chair is used for Fitness: Personal Training (Ages 14 & Older) seated exercises and standing support and class can be modified Establish exercise goals, cardiovascular and strength training depending on fitness levels. programs, while learning how to make healthier choices! Multiple 4 - 50 min. sessions - $24 / $26 nonresidents options to choose from. Contact Alison at (913) 826-2953 for details 31463 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/19 Tue 9:30 am and make your appointment. 5 - 50 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents 1 - 1 hr. session - $45 / $50 nonresidents 31469 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/11 Tue 9:30 am Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. 6 - 50 min. sessions - $36 / $39 nonresidents 3 - 1 hr. sessions - $129 / $142 nonresidents 31466 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/23 Tue 9:30 am Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. 6 - 1 hr. sessions - $234 / $257 nonresidents SilverSneakers: SilverSneakers/Prime Yoga Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. (Ages 18 & Older) 1 - 30 min. session - $24 / $26 nonresidents LOW INTENSITY: Get ready to move through a complete series of Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered so you can 3 - 30 min. sessions - $74 / $81 nonresidents perform a variety of seated and standing postures. Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. 4 - 50 min. sessions - $24 / $26 nonresidents 6 - 30 min. sessions - $135 / $148 nonresidents 31501 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/19 Tue 8:30 am Mill Creek Activity Center 5/1-8/31 By Appt. 31502 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/21 Thu 8:30 am 5 - 50 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents 31505 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/25 Thu 8:30 am Fitness: Small Group Training (Ages 14 & Older, Ages 14-15 must be accompanied by Parent/Guardian) 31504 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/11 Tue 8:30 am MODERATE INTENSITY: Can’t find a friend to schedule your own 31506 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/13 Thu 8:30 am group training? Our scheduled small group training sessions provide a 6 - 50 min. sessions - $36 / $39 nonresidents more personalized setting with 3-7 other folks. 31503 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/23 Tue 8:30 am ADULT 4 - 30 min. sessions - $44 / $48 nonresidents 31801 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/18 Mon 5:30 pm Yoga: Yoga (Ages 14 & Older) 31802 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/18 Mon 6:15 pm LOW INTENSITY: Improve circulation; regulate your metabolism, 31803 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/18 Mon 7 pm increase flexibility, and coordination. Lengthen your muscles while 5 - 30 min. sessions - $42 / $46 nonresidents increasing both bone and muscle density. Yoga Participants of all 31804 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/21 Thu 5:30 pm levels are welcome. 31805 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/21 Thu 6:15 pm 8 - 50 min. sessions - $63 / $69 nonresidents 31806 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/21 Thu 7 pm 31699 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 5/4 Mon 6 pm 31807 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/3 Mon 5:30 pm 31700 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 5/5 Tue 8:30 am 31808 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/3 Mon 6:15 pm 31701 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 5/6 Wed 6 pm 31809 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/3 Mon 7 pm 31704 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 5/7 Thu 8:30 am 6 - 30 min. sessions - $50 / $55 nonresidents 31705 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 6/30 Tue 8:30 am 31810 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/22 Mon 5:30 pm 31706 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/1 Wed 6 pm 31812 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/22 Mon 6:15 pm 31707 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/2 Thu 8:30 am 31814 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/22 Mon 7 pm 31708 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/6 Mon 6 pm 31817 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/25 Thu 5:30 pm 31818 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/25 Thu 6:15 pm Yoga: Yoga (Ages 14 & Older) 31819 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/25 Thu 7 pm LOW INTENSITY: Improve circulation; regulate your metabolism, 31820 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/6 Thu 5:30 pm increase flexibility, and coordination. Lengthen your muscles while increasing both muscle and bone density. Yoga participants of all 31821 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/6 Thu 6:15 pm levels are welcome. 31822 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/6 Thu 7 pm 4 - 50 min. sessions - $31 / $34 nonresidents Fitness: Work It Wednesdays 31529 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/18 Mon 5:30 pm NEW! (Ages 14 & Older) 5 - 50 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents MODERATE INTENSITY: This fitness class will have a variety of 31531 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/20 Wed 5:30 pm weights, cardio, circuits and more, with each week pushing you to 31533 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/3 Mon 5:30 pm your limits to get you through the rest of your week. 6 - 50 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents 5 - 45 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents 31535 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/22 Mon 5:30 pm 31481 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/20 Wed 11 am 31538 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/24 Wed 5:30 pm 6 - 45 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents 31541 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/5 Wed 5:30 pm 31482 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/24 Wed 11 am 31483 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/5 Wed 11 am

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 39 Yoga: Yoga Beyond Basics (Ages 14 & Older) Yoga: Yoga Slow Burn (Ages 14 & Older) MODERATE INTENSITY: Experience yoga where we move a little MODERATE INTENSITY: Relax and stretch out, this class will faster, work deeper into our poses, and explore breathing practices integrate Yin-style yoga with long connective tissue stretches and more deeply! Comfort in our basic yoga class required. meditative breathing for greater mobility and self-acceptance. 5 - 50 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents 3 - 50 min. sessions - $23 / $25 nonresidents 31562 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/20 Wed 6:40 pm 31587 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/17 Fri 10 am 6 - 50 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents 5 - 50 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents 31565 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/24 Wed 6:40 pm 31584 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/22 Fri 10 am 31566 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/5 Wed 6:40 pm 6 - 50 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents 31589 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/7 Fri 10 am Yoga: Yoga Fusion (Ages 14 & Older) MODERATE INTENSITY: Improve flexibility, stamina, strength, and Yoga: Yoga Sun Flow (Ages 14 & Older) balance. We will use Yoga, Pilates, balance balls, bands, light weights, MODERATE INTENSITY: This class will have you flowing through and of course our beautiful bodies to strengthen, stretch, and Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga styles. We will integrate breath and connect. movement, inner and outer alignment, strength and flexibility. 4 - 50 min. sessions - $31 / $34 nonresidents 3 - 50 min. sessions - $23 / $25 nonresidents 31570 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/18 Mon 6:40 pm 31610 Mill Creek Activity Center 7/17 Fri 9 am 5 - 50 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents 5 - 50 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents 31572 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/3 Mon 6:40 pm 31609 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/22 Fri 9 am 6 - 50 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents 6 - 50 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents 31571 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/22 Mon 6:40 pm 31611 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/7 Fri 9 am

Yoga: Hatha (Gentle) Yoga Punch Card (Ages 18 & Older) Zumba: Zumba Fitness (Ages 14 & Older) MODERATE INTENSITY: Strengthen your body, calm your mind and MODERATE INTENSITY: Join the party! We incorporate Salsa, Belly improve flexibility and balance. To try one class for free, call (913) Dance, West African, and other world dance moves in a fun, party- 826-3160 for details and class schedule. like exercise format with easy to follow routines. 5 Punch Card - $43 / $47 nonresidents (valid for 3 months) 4 - 50 min. sessions - $31 / $34 nonresidents 10 Punch Card - $86 / $94 nonresidents (valid for 3 months) 31484 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/19 Tue 5:30 pm 20 Punch Card - $172 / $188 nonresidents (valid for 4 months) 31485 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/21 Thu 7 am Roeland Park Community Center M,Th 4:30 pm 6 - 50 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents 31520 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/23 Tue 5:30 pm 31486 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/25 Thu 7 am Check out Zumba Gold 31487 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/4 Tue 5:30 pm in our 50 Plus section, page 52. 31519 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/6 Thu 7 am ADULT

40 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. HERITAGE & HISTORY Museum: Behind-the-Scenes Johnson County Museum Tour (Ages 16 & Older) Interact with museum staff on a private tour as you learn why we collect, how we collect, and the museum’s role in our community. 1 - 1 hr. tour - $10 adults / $9 seniors (60+) / $8 children. Museum members receive a 20% discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. 32453 JCAHC 6/13 Sat 1 pm 32454 JCAHC 8/19 Wed 10:30 am

Museum: History on Tap - Politics on the Platform, Women and the 19th Amendment NATURE & OUTDOORS For the centennial of the 19th Amendment, historian Sarah Bell discusses the role Kansas played in the woman’s suffrage movement. Beer and snacks provided. Partnership with Humanities Kansas. Nature & Outdoors Refund Policy: Full refunds will be 1 - 1 hr. program - $8 per person. Museum members receive a 20% granted provided notification of cancellation is received five discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. business days prior to the start of class. No refunds will be issued 32456 JCAHC 7/9 Thu 6 pm after that time. Museum: History on Tap - Refugee Families in the Greater KC Area, Who are they and how do we get Boating: Johnson County Sailing Society - involved? (Ages 21 & Older) Come Sail With Us! (Ages 18 & Older) Dr. Sofia Khan, director of the KC Refugee Project and JoCo resident, Come sail a variety of vessels while participating in water activities shares her personal experiences and talks about the U.S. refugee like mock races or a sailing scavenger hunt. Call Nick Hockman at program. Beer and snacks provided. World Refugee Day is June 20. (913) 268-5683 for more information. 1 - 1 hr. program - $7 per person. Museum members receive a 20% 1 - 1 hr. event - FREE discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. Shawnee Mission Park Marina 5/16 Sat Noon 32457 JCAHC 6/11 Thu 6 pm Shawnee Mission Park Marina 6/6 Sat Noon Shawnee Mission Park Marina 8/1 Sat Noon Museum: History on Tap - The New Look, 1950s Fashion Design Industry (Ages 21 & Older) Boating: Sailing I (Ages 18 & Older) Marla Day, Curator at the Kansas State Historic Costume and Textile Learn the basic skill of sailing. Types of boats, launching techniques, Museum will discuss trends in 1950s fashion. Complements “Paul docking, maintenance, and safety will be examined and studied in McCobb: America’s Designer” exhibition. Beer and snacks provided. this class. Basic swimming skills required. Repeat of Lunch & Learn. 2 - 2 hr. indoor lessons & 4 - 2 hr. outdoor lessons - $78 / $85

1 - 1 hr. program - $8 per person. Museum members receive a 20% nonresidents ADULT discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. 32295 JCPRD Admin Bldg. 6/23 T,Th 7 pm 32458 JCAHC 5/14 Thu 6 pm Shawnee Mission Park Lake 6/27 Sat 9 am

Museum: History on Tap - The Times that Made Boating: Sailing II (Ages 18 & Older) Paul McCobb We will cover weather observation, two-sail rigging, twin-hull nomenclature, safety, trailering, and trailer maintenance with a Professor Peggy L. Honey of K-State’s Dept. of Interior Design and Sweet 16 sailboat. Basic swimming skills are required. Fashion Studies speaks about Mid-Century Modern design and 2 - 2 hr. indoor lessons & 3 - 3 hr. outdoor lessons - $76 / $83 places “Paul McCobb: America’s Designer” exhibit in context. Beer nonresidents and snacks provided. 32299 JCPRD Admin Bldg. 7/14 T,Th 7 pm 1 - 1 hr. program - $8 per person. Museum members receive a 20% discount - call (913) 831-3359 to register and claim discount. Shawnee Mission Park Lake 7/18 Sat 9 am 32459 JCAHC 8/13 Thu 6 pm Outdoor Skills: Ernie Miller Park & Shawnee Museum: Lunch and Learn - The New Look, 1950s Mission Park Orienteering Courses (All Ages) Fashion Design Industry Try our self-guided orienteering courses at Shawnee Mission or Ernie Marla Day, Curator at the Kansas State Historic Costume and Textile Miller parks. Packets with maps and instructions are available to Museum, will discuss trends in 1950s fashion. Complements “Paul purchase. For more information call (913) 888-4713 for the Shawnee McCobb: America’s Designer” exhibition, repeats as History on Tap. Mission Park course or (913) 826-2800 for the Ernie Miller Park course. 1 - Full Color Map - $2 EMP or $4 SMP (includes tax) Bring a lunch. 1 - 1 hr. program. $6 per person. Museum members receive a 20% discount, call (913) 831-3359. Teambuilding: Amazing Challenge Program 32455 JCAHC 5/14 Thu 11:30 am (Ages 18 & Older) The TimberRidge Adventure Center team building course with a twist! Teams take on physical challenges and puzzles to compete for the best time and bragging rights at the office. For more information Learn more call (913) 856-8849. Teambuilding: Challenge Course Programs about the legacy of (Ages 12 & Older) Is your group looking for a new challenge or team building experience? TimberRidge Adventure Center’s challenge course is Paul McCobb, page 13. perfect for your group. For more information call (913) 856-8849.

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Culture: Culture After Dark (All Ages) Basketball: League Play - Intermediate (Ages 18 & Older) Join us at the JCAHC for a night of discovery, laughing, and learning. Leagues offered year-round. For more information visit JCPRD.com/ Live music, art exhibits, and socializing are free; food, drinks, and sports, or call Okun Fieldhouse (913) 826-2900, or Roeland Park special programs will be available for a small fee. Sports Dome (913) 362-8700. 1 - 2 ½ hr. event - FREE JCAHC 5/14 Thu 6 pm Fencing: Introduction (Ages 14 & Older) JCAHC 6/11 Thu 6 pm The sport of fencing develops agility, strength, speed, and discipline. JCAHC 7/19 Thu 6 pm All equipment is provided. Classes limited to beginners only. For JCAHC 8/13 Thu 6 pm more information, call (913) 579-9535. 4 - 1 hr. lessons - $80 / $88 nonresidents Race: HP3 - 5K (All Ages) 10K and 15K (Ages 15 & Older) 31131 KC Fencing Center (coed) 5/3 Sun 3 pm Saturday, May 9, 7:30 am, Heritage Park 31132 KC Fencing Center (coed) 5/5 Tue 7 pm 31133 KC Fencing Center (women) 5/6 Wed 7 pm For complete details including maps and registration information go to JCPRD.com/HP3. If you are interested in volunteering for this 31134 KC Fencing Center (coed) 6/7 Sun 3 pm event or request additional information please call Katy at (913) 826- 31135 KC Fencing Center (coed) 7/5 Sun 7 pm 2964. Fencing: Learn to Fence (Ages 14 & Older) NEW! Triathlon: Kill Creek Park Triathlon (Ages 15 & Fencing is one of the oldest Olympic sports, and it’s great for all ages. All equipment provided, wear sneakers. For information more Older) August 15, 7:30 am, Kill Creek Park call (913) 826-2950. Complete details available at JCPRD.com/KCPtri. If you are interested 6 - 1 hr. lessons - $85 / $94 nonresidents in volunteering for this event or need additional information, please 31394 Heartland Fencing Academy 6/6 Sat 10 am call Katy at (913) 826-2964. 31395 Heartland Fencing Academy 7/25 Sat 10 am

Triathlon: Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon Golf: Group Lessons, Heritage Park and Tomahawk (Ages 15 & Older) July 12, 6:30 am, Shawnee Mission Hills golf courses (Ages 18 & Older) Park Learn the basics including stance and grip, etiquette, and rules. For Complete details available at JCPRD.com/SMPtri. If you are scheduling and fees, call (913) 829-4653 for Heritage Park or (913) 631- interested in volunteering for this event or need additional 8000 for Tomahawk Hills, or visit JCPRD.com/golf. information, please call Katy at (913) 826-2964.

The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County ADULT Your dollars help us achieve the mission of the foundation to promote the development and sustainability of parks, trails, greenspace, recreation, and the arts. Through our strategic initiatives, we work in targeted ways to advance that mission. Your help is needed! Join us in this work by making a donation or purchasing a membership today that The Parks and Recreation Foundation of supports the Johnson County Park and Johnson County is working to improve parks, Recreation District, now trails, programs, activities, and the arts across and in the future. our community. The foundation supports programs and greenspace initiatives that make a difference through memberships and philanthropic donations.

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42 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Golf: Private Lessons, Heritage Park and Tomahawk Hills golf courses (Ages 18 & Older) Need to improve your game? Our PGA pros can help! For scheduling and fees, call (913) 829-4653 for Heritage Park or (913) 631-8000 for Tomahawk Hills or visit JCPRD.com/golf.

Martial Arts: Hapkido (Ages 15 & Older) Hapkido focuses on using an opponent’s energy and size against them. Balance, skill, and leverage are preferred over brute force and strength. For more information call (913) 341-1400. 4 - 50 min. lessons - $65 / $72 nonresidents 31384 Champions Martial Arts 5/12 Tue 7 pm 31385 Champions Martial Arts 5/26 Tue 7 pm 31386 Champions Martial Arts 6/2 Tue 7 pm 31387 Champions Martial Arts 6/16 Tue 7 pm 31388 Champions Martial Arts 6/30 Tue 7 pm 31389 Champions Martial Arts 7/14 Tue 7 pm 31390 Champions Martial Arts 7/28 Tue 7 pm 31391 Champions Martial Arts 8/4 Tue 7 pm 31392 Champions Martial Arts 8/18 Tue 7 pm Plan on being part Self Defense: T.A.K.E. Foundation Seminar (Women and Girls - Ages 12 & Older) This program represents a living legacy in of our newest race honor of Ali Kemp. Participants will learn basic self-defense techniques. Registering in pairs is recommended. Visit takedefense.org The Kill Creek Triathlon, which includes for class updates and registration information. both an individual sprint triathlon and a Slowpitch Softball: League Play team triathlon, will conduct its inaugural (Ages 18 & Older) Leagues are offered Sunday through Friday and offer men’s and coed event in mid-August, and you’re invited! on each night at Mid-America Sports Complex and Heritage Park. This coed event is perfect for both new Visit JCPRD.com/sports or call (913) 826-2900 for more information. and experienced triathletes with categories for Individuals, Athena/Clydesdale, and Soccer: Men’s Indoor Soccer League - Relays. This triathlon has been designated New Century Fieldhouse (Ages 18 & Older)

Men’s rec league is offered on Sunday evening. Team uniforms must ADULT “Paratriathlon Friendly” by the USA Triathlon be alike in color. First place teams in each league receive T-shirts. For Paratriathlon Committee. more information on league start dates, registration deadlines, and fees, visit JCPRD.com/sports, or call (913) 826-2850. “Kill Creek Park is a hidden gem in Johnson NEW! Tennis: Adult Tennis Lessons for Beginners County, so holding this event allows us (Ages 16 & Older) to showcase the park and show it off to Learn the fundamentals and basic strategy of the sport, such as: Johnson County residents and beyond,” proper grips and strokes, rally, and keeping score. Fun for couples and friends to register together! said Race Director Katy Renner. “I’m really 8 - 50 min. lessons - $84 / $94 nonresidents hopeful that we’ll be able to fill this event 32209 R Park 6/1 M,W 7:30 pm and keep it around for years to come.” 32210 R Park 6/29 M,W 7:30 pm Tennis: Genesis KCRC Play Tennis Fast Athletes will swim in one of the most (Ages 16 & Older) spectator-friendly courses in the metro, Learning to play tennis is exciting! Easy! And Fun! This program is bike on the beautiful rolling hills of designed for all new and returning players to the game. Plus, win a free racquet. western Johnson County, and run along the 6 - 1 hr. lessons - $85 / $94 nonresidents beautifully maintained trails inside Kill Creek 31599 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 6/2 Tue 6 pm Park, located west of Olathe. 31715 Genesis Health Club-KCRC 7/7 Tue 6 pm This late summer event would be a perfect Volleyball: League Play - Competitive, way to cap off the triathlon season. For more Intermediate, and Recreational (Ages 18 & Older) Coed and Women’s leagues offered year-round. For more information, see the event listing on page 42. information visit JCPRD.com/sports, or call Okun Fieldhouse (913) 826-2900, Roeland Parks Sports Dome (913) 362-8700, or New Century Fieldhouse (913) 826-2850.

Youth tennis classes, pages 29 - 32.

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 43 50 PLUS LOW FEE PROGRAMS

We oš er a healthy list of aš ordable programs, making socialization easy and fun! Bridge:  Monday Noon - 4 pm Tomahawk Ridge Community Center $1 Duplicate - partner required  Tue/Thu Noon - 4 pm Matt Ross Community Center $1 Progressive bridge  Tuesday 5 - 7 pm Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse $1 Progressive bridge  Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 am Matt Ross Community Center $1 Progressive bridge  Wednesday 10:30 am - 3 pm Tomahawk Ridge Community Center $1 Progressive bridge  Wed/Fri Noon - 4 pm Matt Ross Community Center $1 Duplicate - partner required Chess:  Tuesday 8:30 - 11:30 am Matt Ross Community Center $1 Cribbage:  Friday 9 - 11:30 am Matt Ross Community Center $1 Dominoes:  Monday 1 - 4 pm Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse $1 Mexican train  Friday 1 - 4 pm New Century Fieldhouse $1 dominoes Hand & Foot:  Monday 1 - 4 pm Mill Creek Activity Center $1  Tuesday 1 - 4 pm Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse $1  Thursday 1 - 4 pm New Century Fieldhouse $1  Friday 9 am - Noon Mill Creek Activity Center $1 Mah Jongg:

 Tuesday 1 - 4 pm New Century Fieldhouse $1  Wednesday 1 - 4 pm Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse $1

 Thursday 1 - 4 pm Roeland Park Community Center $1  50 PLUS Friday 1 - 4 pm Tomahawk Ridge Community Center $1 China Painting: no instructor;  Friday 9 am - Noon Roeland Park Community Center $3 includes kiln firing Pinochle:  Monday 1 - 4 pm Matt Ross Community Center $1  Wednesday 1 - 4 pm New Century Fieldhouse $1

For a complete listing of activities visit JCPRD.com/50Plus.

44 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. 50 Plus

Cooking: Instant Pot ENRICHMENT & SPECIAL Lose the fear and fall in love with one of the hottest INTERESTS kitchen gadgets. Electric pressure cookers are safe, easy, and a great way to get healthy and delicious dinners made fast. Cards: Bidding Review 1 - 3 hr. class - $36 / $41 nonresidents Take your game to the next level. Lessons on bidding 32296 RPCC 5/20 Wed 1 pm basics of no trump, one of a major suit, one of a minor suit, competitive bidding, and more. Crafts: Hobby Group 4 - 1 ½ hr. sessions - $37 / $41 nonresidents Love crafting? Bring whatever project you are working on 31663 MRCC 5/5 Tue 4 pm and get crafty with other members of your community. Meets weekly. Cards: Bridge Workshops 1 - 2 hr. class - FREE Become an in-demand partner. Fun and easy classes help RPCC 5/1-8/28 Fri 1 pm you master a new subject each week. Purchase each workshop individually or take them all! Handouts included. Crafts: Knitting Hats from the Heart 1 - 1 ½ hr. session - $9 / $10 nonresidents Join this generous group of individuals who knit and crochet 32357 MRCC Opening Bids 6/9 Tue 4 pm hats for charity. Free lessons given to beginners interested 32358 MRCC Weak Two Bids 6/16 Tue 4 pm in joining the group. Yarn donations accepted; call (913) 826- 32359 MRCC No Trump 6/23 Tue 4 pm 3160 for information. 1 - 2 hr. class - FREE 50 PLUS Cards: Bridge Workshops - Advanced RPCC 5/5-8/25 Tue 1 pm Take your bridge game to the next level. These advanced classes are for experienced players. Purchase each Games: Bingo individually or take them all! Handouts included. BINGO! Delight in food, prizes, fun, and 12 games of bingo. 1 - 1 ½ hr. session - $9 / $10 nonresidents Variety of prizes awarded including gift certificates. Register 31664 MRCC Negative Doubles 8/4 Tue 4 pm at least one week in advance by calling (913) 831-3359. 31665 MRCC Counting at Bridge 8/11 Tue 4 pm 1 - 2 hr. session - $5 / $6 nonresidents, $6 / $7 nonresidents 31666 MRCC Card Combinations 8/18 Tue 4 pm day-of registration; cost of admission covers food and staff time to administer the bingo program. No additional charge NEW! Cooking: Food After 50 for bingo. Learn to match energy needs and activity levels and stay 31695 MBPC Cinco de Mayo 5/5 Tue 1:30 pm healthy. Presented by K-State Extension Office. 31670 NCF May Flowers 5/13 Wed 1:30 pm 1 - 2 hr. class - $34 / $37 nonresidents 31978 RPCC Strawberry 5/28 Thu 1:30 pm 31934 MBPC 6/10 Wed 2 pm 31671 MRCC Pirate 6/3 Wed 1:30 pm 31672 TRCC Party in the USA 7/1 Wed 1:30 pm 31696 MBPC Lucky 7 7/7 Tue 1:30 pm 32368 CLV Masquerade 7/15 Wed 1:30 pm 31977 RPCC Ice Cream Sundae 7/23 Thu 1:30 pm Registration is easy, see page 4. 31673 MRCC Shark Week 8/5 Wed 1:30 pm 32100 MCAC Olympics 8/14 Fri 1:30 pm

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 45 NEW! Games: Intro to Mah Jongg Learn the basics of this classic tabletop game from an experienced instructor. Each player receives a current Mah Jongg card to take home. 3 - 2 hr. sessions - $36 / $40 nonresidents 31614 MBPC 5/4 Mon 10 am 31615 MBPC 6/1 Mon 10 am Games: Learn to Play… A beginner’s guide to what’s sure to be your new favorite games. Handouts provided. Check out our drop-in groups after your lesson. 1 - 2 hr. session - $6 / $7 nonresidents 31675 MRCC Pinochle 5/18 Mon 9:30 am 31680 MRCC Cribbage 6/22 Mon 9:30 am 31697 MBPC Hand & Foot 7/9 Thu 10 am Games: Mah Jongg Tournament It’s time to build walls, make sets, and create pairs against Need something to other Mah Jongg enthusiasts. Delight in an afternoon of Mah Jongg with lunch and fun prizes. do with the kids or 1 - 4 hr. event - $10 / $11 nonresidents; cost of admission covers food and staff time to administer the Mah Jongg program. No additional charge for Mah Jongg. grandkids? 32384 TRCC 6/26 Fri Noon JCPRD is offering three new intergenerational Games: Mexican Train Dominos Tournament programs this summer. They are: Mad Science© Grab all your friends and join in on a fun afternoon of dominos. Enjoy lunch, three hours of play, and prizes for Aerospace & Carnivals Brixology Workshop winners. Register by 7/10. (page 22) on June 18, Mad Science© Harnessing 1 - 4 hr. event - $10 / $11 nonresidents; cost of admission Heat & Watts Up Workshop (page 22) on July covers food and staff time to administer the dominos program. No additional charge for dominos. 16, and Intergenerational Basic Breads (page 32385 NCF 7/17 Fri Noon 37) on July 22. All three programs take place at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, and are for Special Interest: AARP Smart Driver Course Keep your driving skills sharp and lower insurance rates by ages seven to 12 with an adult. completing this one day course. No tests given and AARP membership not required. Pre-registration required. Recreation Coordinator Sophie Griffin said 1 - 5 hr. session - $20 / $25 non-AARP Members; pay with these programs are being offered in response check at the door to public requests for new fun and educational 31989 RPCC 5/2 Sat 9 am 31685 MRCC 6/10 Wed 9 am intergenerational program offerings. 31687 Sunset 7/21 Tue 9 am 31990 RPCC 8/15 Sat 9 am “These programs are for parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, and older NEW! Special Interest: AARP Driver SafetyTEK Workshop 50 PLUS siblings and younger siblings,” she said. “I think Discover the latest high-tech safety features in today’s Mad Science provides great content and these vehicles. Learn all about blind-spot warning systems, programs in particular provide a cool way to forward collision warning, smart headlights, and more. get engaged in STEM activities and connect 1 - 1 ½ hr. session - FREE 31682 MRCC 5/6 Wed 1 pm with family. Participants get to build and 31684 TRCC 8/10 Mon 1 pm create, and even take a project home.” The cooking class is being presented by the Johnson County Kansas State Extension service Don’t miss the and will cover the science of breadmaking, and cover how to knead, shape, and bake Turkey Creek Festival homemade bread. on May 16, see page 11.

46 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Special Interest: Aging Alone Special Interest: Keys to Embracing Aging Learn the definition of singletons, explore basic needs as Discover the twelve keys aimed at helping you grow people age, and discover a checklist of how you can help. gracefully. Topics include brain health, social activities, Presented by K-State Extension. safety practices, sleep, and more. Presented by K-State 1 - 1 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresidents Extension. 31716 MRCC 8/14 Fri 10 am 1 - 1 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresidents 32386 NCF 5/15 Fri 10 am Special Interest: Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) NEW! Special Interest: Landscaping for Birds AMP is a comprehensive and fun approach to living that Helping birds can start at home. Learn about the resources celebrates the gift of longevity. The program combines goal- and information you need to create a sanctuary for our setting, daily practices, and peer support to help participants feathered friends. Presented by K-State Extension Office. make meaningful changes in their lives. 1 - 1 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresidents 10 - 1 ½ hr. sessions - $49 / $53 nonresidents 31938 MBPC 6/10 Wed 10 am 31616 MBPC 8/6 Thu 5:30 pm NEW! Special Interest: Lunch & Learn - NEW! Special Interest: Aging Mastery Program K-9 Offi cers Elective - Rightsizing Your Life Join an officer from the K-9 Unit of the Johnson County Experience the Aging Mastery Program through a one-time Sheriff’s Office to learn about their incredible careers. elective. Receive guidance around the pros and cons of 1 - 2 hr. session - $19 / $21 nonresidents (includes lunch) downsizing, focusing on practical considerations. 32177 MBPC TBA 11:30 am 1 - 1 ½ hr. class - $6 / $7 nonresidents 31712 MBPC 6/11 Thu 9:30 am Special Interest: Household Cleanup Check on facility, program, park, Learn how to clean your home in a more environmentally friendly way! Improve your indoor environment, save money, and trail information, closures, and help conserve natural resources. Presented by K-State and delays during inclement Extension. 1 - 1 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresidents weather at rainoutline.com! 31718 MRCC 6/26 Fri 1 pm 50 PLUS

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 47 NEW! Special Interest: Lunch & Learn -  ROOSEVELT AND TRUMAN: TWO WARTIME The Fountains of Kansas City PRESIDENTS - A COMPARISON AND CONTRAST - Study Discover why Kansas City is called the City of Fountains. the styles of leadership of two American presidents as Learn about these iconic structures and the story behind they dealt with the issues of World War II and plans for them. post-war recovery in Europe and Asia. 1 - 2 hr. session - $19 / $21 nonresidents (includes lunch) 32388 MRCC 6/23 Tue 9:30 am 31962 MBPC 7/29 Wed 11:30 am  ON THE ROAD, HIGHWAYS, CARS, AND FAMILY Special Interest: Osher Institute - VACATIONS - Explore Route 66, Lincoln Highway, two-lane Lifelong Learning roads, and interstate highways. Through film, historical accounts, travel music, and more, relive the years when gas Select from the opportunities below to create your own was cheap and cars were large. program of personal development. No homework. No 32389 NCF 6/23 Tue 2 pm tests. No pressure. It’s just learning for the joy of it. 3 - 2 hr. classes - $50 (each subject below consists of three,  MUSIC AND LIVES OF GREAT COMPOSERS two-hour classes) Explore the music and lives of some of the great  TRUE NORTH: AN INTRODUCTION TO CANADA - composers of classical music like Johann Sebastian Bach, Canada has advertised itself as “Friendly, Familiar, Foreign, Philip Glass, and several in between. and Near.” Learn about the history, geography and culture 32390 TRCC 7/6 Mon 2 pm of our giant neighbor.  KANSAS CITY: THE ADAPTION HUB OF AMERICA AND 32189 MBPC 6/4 Thu 2 pm THE WILLOWS MATERNITY SANITARIUM - A well-kept  GETTYSBURG: ONE DAY AT A TIME - Learn about the secret in the early- to mid- 1900s. Delve into the history of battle at Gettysburg, the men who commanded it, the the Willows and other maternity homes that brought over soldiers who fought it, and the factors that shaped its 100,000 young women shrouded in mystery. outcome. 32087 RPCC 7/9 Thu 6:30 pm 32086 RPCC 6/4 Thu 6:30 pm  THE TALLGRASS PRAIRIE ORIGINS, INHABITANTS AND  REMNANTS - Explore the geologic and climatic factors that THE DEVIL’S MUSIC - Explore the musical roots of created the North American Tallgrass Prairie, one of the country & western, rhythm & blues, pop, jazz, gospel, and world’s most unique ecosystems. Discuss key inhabitants, folk and how they were integral to the birth of the Big from bison to butterflies, to indigenous tribes! Beat. 32197 MBPC 7/16 Thu 2 pm 32387 MRCC 6/12 Fri 9:30 am 50 PLUS

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48 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Special Interest: So Now What…? Managing Technology: Selling Online Life After Retirement Clearing out clutter? Looking to sell handmade wares? Discuss the spectrum of retirement topics including: Class covers how to sell online safely. Learn tips and tricks finances, social implications, tips on how to stay active and to online payments, where to sell, and how to ship. more. Presented by K-State Extension Office. 1 - 2 hr. class - $19 / $21 nonresidents 1 - 1 hr. class - $3 / $4 nonresidents 32204 RPCC 5/30 Sat 9 am 31694 MBPC 7/9 Thu 10 am 32205 RPCC 8/24 Mon 5 pm Technology: Smartphone Photography Take photos with better composition using your smartphone! Learn the basic operations, how to store and send pictures, plus more. 1 - 2 hr. class - $19 / $21 nonresidents 32395 MRCC 8/7 Fri 10 am Technology: Smartphone Workshops Is your smartphone smarter than you? Learn the basic fundamentals of your device through helpful bi-weekly workshops. Purchase individually or take them all! Handouts included. 1 - 1 ½ hr. session - $15 / $17 nonresidents 32396 TRCC Contacts & Calling 5/20 Wed 10 am 32397 RPCC Settings & Notifications 6/3 Wed 10 am 32398 TRCC Email & Text 6/17 Wed 10 am 32400 TRCC Apps 101 7/1 Wed 10 am

JCPRD has limited scholarships available for Johnson County residents of all ages. Visit JCPRD.com/scholarships or call (913) 831-3355 for more information.

Technology: Participants in technology classes

must know the device and App store usernames 50 PLUS and passwords associated with their smartphone accounts. Bring portable devices to the class.

Technology: Facebook® 101 Become a Facebook® guru and stay connected with friends and family. Learn to set up an account, post a status, and post pictures using your smartphone or computer. 1 - 2 hr. class - $19 / $21 nonresidents 32392 MRCC 7/17 Fri 10 am Technology: One-on-One Computer or Cell Phone Tutoring Train and get questions answered by our knowledgeable instructor. Must bring laptop, tablet, or cell phone to session. Call (913) 826-3160 for an appointment. Program fee nonrefundable. 1 - 2 hr. class - $60 / $66 nonresidents RPCC By Appt. For details visit JCPRD.com.

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 49 Art: Woodcarving - Drop-In Join fellow carvers as you work on individual projects THINK OUR PROGRAMS ARE and share ideas with others in this drop-in session. No NIFTY BUT NOT YET 50? instructor present, but plenty of carvers are willing to help. 17 - 2 ½ hr. sessions - $3 pay at the door While JCPRD’s 50 Plus programs are TRCC 5/5-8/25 Tue 9 am primarily for people who are age Dance: Social - Tea Dance Dance the afternoon away with The Playboys! Enjoy live 50 or older, interested parties who music from the big band era at our weekly tea dance. have not yet reached that magic age Individuals or couples welcome. Refreshments provided. 17 - 2 hr. dances - $5 pay at the door may still be able to attend. Persons 31638 MBPC 5/1-8/28 Fri 2 pm 18 and older who are interested are Dance: Tap - Beginning invited to call (913) 826-2975 for Learn basic tap fundamentals such as the Waltz Clog, and Rhythm Time Steps. Hard-soled or tap dance shoes space availability. required. No previous tap dance necessary. 6 - 50 min. sessions - $46 / $51 nonresidents 31733 MRCC 4/13 Mon 2 pm 31739 MRCC 6/1 Mon 2 pm FINE & PERFORMING ARTS 31741 MRCC 7/27 Mon 2 pm Dance: Tap - Next Level Art: China Painting - Drop In Stomp, shuffle, and stamp to the next level of tap Join in on friendly conversation and artistic collaboration dance. Test out of Beginning Tap and build upon the each Friday morning with fellow China painters. Drop-in fundamentals. Tap dance experience necessary. price includes china kiln firing. No instructor present. 6 - 50 min. sessions - $46 / $51 nonresidents 1 - 3 hr. session - $3 pay at the door 31930 MRCC 4/13 Mon 3 pm RPCC 5/1-8/28 Fri 9 am 31742 MRCC 6/1 Mon 3 pm 31743 MRCC 7/27 Mon 3 pm Art: Painter’s Palette Techniques, styles, and tips taught with pastel, watercolor, Performing Group Music: New Horizons acrylic, or oil. Individual instruction and peer assistance Band Concert provided. Punch cards expire three months from date of Enjoy a relaxing night of music presented by the New purchase. Horizons Band. The top-notch entertainment is free of 5 Punch Art Card - $54 / $59 nonresidents charge, donations welcome. 10 Punch Art Card - $106 / $117 nonresidents 1 - 1 hr. concert - FREE, donations welcome TRCC 5/1-8/28 Fri 9:30 am JCAHC 5/12 Tue 7 pm TRCC 5/4-8/31 Mon 9:30 am MRCC 5/7-8/27 Thu 1:30 pm Performing Group Music: New Horizons Band Join our group of fun-loving musicians and be part of a Art: Plein Air truly special experience. A cooperative effort between Explore the beauty of the outdoors at Antioch Park and UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, Meyer Music, learn how to translate it to paper or canvas by painting and JCPRD. Instruments required. outdoors. Learn color mixing, light representation, and 6 - 2 hr. sessions - $32 / $35 nonresidents more. 32360 RPCC 5/26 Tue 6 pm

50 PLUS 6 - 2 ½ hr. sessions - $64 / $70 nonresidents 31727 Antioch Park 7/15 Wed 9 am NEW! Performing Group Music: New Horizons Jazz Band Art: Senior Arts Council Take it up a notch this summer and try our new jazz Meet fellow artists and enjoy workshops, presentations, ensemble! No concerts, just come and play for the fun of and demonstrations by featured artists. Members can making music. Instruments required. sell their works at various exhibits. Meetings held the last 4 - 2 hr. sessions - $32 / $35 nonresidents Monday of each month. 32363 RPCC 7/21 Tue 6 pm 11 - 2 hr. monthly meetings - $25 annual fee, pay at the door RPCC 5/18 Mon 1 pm Performing Group Vocal: The Side By Side Experience Art: Watercolor Painting This group of easy-going singers welcomes you to have fun Learn techniques, styles and tips. Individual instruction and with music regardless of your skill level. Weekly rehearsals peer assistance provided. Start anytime with a punch card. with performances throughout the community. Punch cards expire three months from date of purchase. 12 - 2 hr. sessions - $13 / $14 nonresidents 5 Punch Art Card - $54 / $59 nonresidents 31620 MBPC 6/19 Fri 12:30 pm 10 Punch Art Card - $106 / $117 nonresidents MRCC 5/5-8/25 Tue 1:30 pm

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Exercise: Chair Yoga For a complete list of 50 Plus Low Fee Take yoga off the mat and onto the chair, incorporating Programs, see page 44. breathing with movement while retaining all the benefits of yoga. Use the chair for support if needed during standing poses. 8 - 50 min. sessions - $60 / $66 nonresidents FITNESS & HEALTH 31624 MBPC 5/5 Tue 10:30 am 31625 MBPC 5/7 Thu 10:30 am Exercise: AEA Arthritis Foundation Exercise 31626 MBPC 6/30 Tue 10:30 am Program (AFEP) 31627 MBPC 7/2 Thu 10:30 am LOW INTENSITY: This recreational chair-based exercise class NEW! Exercise: Classical Stretch includes range-of-motion exercises suitable for every Classical Stretch, or Essentrics, is a dynamic, full-body fitness level and ability. Classes at Sunset Building and workout that simultaneously combines stretching and Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse are Tai Chi. strengthening, while engaging all 650 muscles, perfect for 1 - 45 min. workout - $3 pay at the door all ages. Irene B. French M,W 10 am 1 - 50 min. session - $8 / $9 nonresidents Sunset Building Mon 10 am 31721 MBPC 5/17 Sun 3 pm Roeland Park Community Center M,W,F 10:30 am 31723 MBPC 6/21 Sun 3 pm Spring Hill Civic Center T,Th 1 pm 32187 MBPC 7/19 Sun 3 pm Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Int) Mon 1 pm 32188 MBPC 8/16 Sun 3 pm Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Beg) Mon 2 pm New Century Fieldhouse M,W 10:15 am Exercise: Forever Fit Matt Ross Community Center Wed 1 pm LOW INTENSITY: Start your day off right and get energized Matt Ross Community Center Fri 10:45 am with strength and resistance training using small hand weights, balls, and bands. 10 - 50 min. sessions - $48 / $53 nonresidents We also offer SilverSneakers/Prime Circuit/Prime 32423 Asbury Methodist Church 5/5 T,Th 8:30 am Classic/Prime Yoga classes at 32424 Asbury Methodist Church 6/9 T,Th 8:30 am Mill Creek Activity Center, 32425 Asbury Methodist Church 7/14 T,Th 8:30 am 32426 Asbury Methodist Church 8/18 T,Th 8:30 am see page 39. 50 PLUS

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 51 Exercise: Tai Chi Yang Style Punch Card NATURE & OUTDOORS LOW INTENSITY: Relax! Enhance your balance and body awareness while gaining a peaceful sense of well-being through these slow, deliberate movements and postures. The following symbols denote the level of exertion and 5 Punch Card - $49 / $54 nonresidents (valid for 3 months) walking surfaces for each of our outdoor programs: 10 Punch Card - $97/ $107 nonresidents (valid for 3 months) 20 Punch Card - $193 / $212 nonresidents (valid for 4 E = Easy (Smooth, even trail with slight elevation increases). months) M = Moderate (Natural or paved trail with elevation RPCC 5/7-8/27 Thu 5:30 pm changes and variety of terrain) Recommended for participants with good balance and experience on nature Exercise: Walking & Talking trails. Use of hiking boots and walking sticks optional. Spring into new habits, meet new people, catch up with All outings depart from Antioch Park; we provide old friends, and feel great being active at the same time! transportation. Cancellations for refunds (except in Time and days subject to change. Ongoing - FREE emergencies) must be received by the Friday before the NCF 5/1-8/28 M-F 9 am - Noon scheduled hike. Inclement weather date is the following Okun 5/1-8/28 M-F 8 am - 10 am week. Staff will determine if weather conditions are suitable for hiking. Please bring your own water bottle. Fitness: Zumba Gold Lunch costs for Adventure Walks are on your own. Please LOW INTENSITY: This program is perfect for active older register one week prior to departure. adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that Adventure Walks: Spring Destinations recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. 4 - 50 min. sessions - $31 / $34 nonresidents Find your favorite trails all over the region! We provide 31522 Mill Creek Activity Center 5/20 Wed 6:30 pm transportation, lunch costs on your own. Please register at 6 - 50 min. sessions - $47 / $52 nonresidents least one week prior to departure. 1 - 9 hr. outing - $28 / $31 nonresidents 31523 Mill Creek Activity Center 6/24 Wed 6:30 pm  31525 Mill Creek Activity Center 8/5 Wed 6:30 pm KATY TRAIL - View the Missouri River from the bluffs, hike through the Rocheport Tunnel, and spot wildlife along the trail. Lunch at Abigail’s. 31628 Antioch Park E 5/20 Wed 8 am Nature Programs: KU Natural History Museum Take a deep dive into the world of biodiversity at the KU Natural History Museum. Enjoy a guided, private tour. Lunch at Free State Brewing Company. Lunch costs on your own. 1 - 6 hr. outing - $22 / $24 nonresidents 31963 Antioch Park 8/6 Thu 9 am Walking Club: Meadowbrook Park Join the JCPRD Walking Club! Meet at the Clubhouse and walk with fellow trail enthusiasts around the beautiful new park. Ongoing - FREE 32206 Meadowbrook Park E 5/4 Mon 9 am Wednesday Walks: Spring Strolling 50 PLUS Make friends while exploring the great outdoors! 1 - 6 hr. outing - $20 / $22 nonresidents  WESTON BEND STATE PARK - Explore the trails that lead from the historic state park to the beautiful town of Weston. Take time to explore both. 31630 Antioch Park M 5/6 Wed 9 am  BAKER WETLANDS - Experience the native flora and fauna of our Kansas wetlands. Take time at the visitor’s center to learn about the history of landmark. 31631 Antioch Park M 6/17 Wed 9 am

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52 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. SPECIAL EVENTS SPORTS

Dance: Fourth of July Tea Dance Golf: Tomahawk Hills Senior Golf League Celebrate Independence Day and dance to The Playboys. League members ages 55 and older golf every other Bring your favorite sweet treat or potluck dish to share. Tuesday morning beginning in April. Dues and patron card Individuals or couples welcome. Some refreshments required. For more information or to register, contact Rob provided. Bennett at (913) 687-3700. 1 - 2 hr. dance - $5 pay at the door. 31641 MBPC 6/26 Fri 2 pm Pickleball: 7th Annual Regional Tournament (Ages 35 & Older) NEW! Social Events: Rock N Roll Dinner Friday fun includes dinner and practice space. Tournament Michelle Hawkins is back for another rocking performance! play on Saturday and Sunday. Fee covers gender and mixed Sing along to your favorite jukebox hits. Diner style dinner play, Friday dinner, hospitality room and souvenir. Register included, complete with soda shop dessert favorites! by visiting JCPRD.com/770/Pickleball. Tournament will fill 1 - 2 hr. event - $16 / $18 nonresidents; $18 / $20 quickly. nonresidents after 8/14. 1 - 3 day tournaments - $45 early bird registration; $50 after 31998 RPCC 8/20 Thu 5:30 pm 7/ 1 0 32449 NCF 8/21 Fri,Sat,Sun 9 am Special Events: Senior Follies (All Ages) The entire family is invited to this must see variety show. Pickleball: Drop-in Play 50 PLUS Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon full of talented adults. Call Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts for play and practice! (913) 826-2830 to order tickets - space limited. Times and days are subject to change due to indoor court 1 - 2 hr. event - $4 / $5 nonresidents availability. Equipment available. 31757 JCAHC 5/9 Sat 11 am $3 per person per day MRCC M-F 9 am - 1 pm Special Events: Step Into Wellness TRCC M-F 9 am - Noon Explore the world of wellness. Enjoy demonstrations, 10 Punch Card - $35 or 20 Punch Card - $75 activities, visiting with local businesses, and more. Get Or Drop-in Fee: $4 per person per day moving with two different walk options or join us later for New Century Fieldhouse T,W,Th 9 am - 1 pm the fair. 1 - 4 hr. event - $5/ $6 (includes lunch) 31645 MBPC 5/27 Wed 9 am Travel: Travel Show Join us for Spend the afternoon meeting your 50 Plus Travel Professionals while previewing our scheduled destinations Evening in the Park and beautiful vacation spots. Please RSVP to (913) 826-2975. on August 15, 1 - 3 hr. event - FREE page 12. MBPC 6/18 Thu 1 pm

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 53 Pickleball: Pickleball Beginning Lessons TRAVEL Learn how to play the game all your friends are talking about! Equipment provided and space is limited. 1 - 1 ½ hr. lesson - $13 / $14 nonresidents 32431 NCF 5/6 Wed 10 am Social Outings: 32437 MRCC 5/28 Thu 9 am Hit the town on a social outing to discover a new 32433 NCF 6/10 Wed 10 am city, a boutique, restaurant, or local event. Meal 32438 MRCC 6/23 Tue 9 am costs are on your own, and transportation will be 32434 NCF 7/1 Wed 10 am in district vehicles. Outings depart from Antioch 32439 MRCC 7/23 Thu 9 am Park. Pre-paid ticket costs and a $5 processing 32435 NCF 8/5 Wed 10 am fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. 32442 MRCC 8/11 Tue 9 am Within seven days of trip, cancellations are non- refundable. For more information or to register, Pickleball: Pickleball Workshops please call (913) 831-3359. Designed for beginner and intermediate players who want to take their pickleball game to the next level. Space is limited. 1 - 1 ½ hr. workshop - $12 / $13 nonresidents Social Outing: Discover Downtown Lexington 32443 MRCC Serve/Return 5/28 Thu 11 am Enjoy antebellum homes, antique and specialty shops, a 32444 MRCC Forehand 6/23 Tue 11 am civil war historic site, and charming restaurants. Take a self- 32445 MRCC Backhand 7/23 Thu 11 am guided walking tour through town. 32446 MRCC 3rd Shot Drop 8/11 Tue 11 am 1 - 7 hr. event - $29 / $33 nonresidents (lunch costs on your own) Pickleball: Sizzle ‘N’ Summer Socials 31659 Antioch Park 7/17 Fri 9 am Show off your skills on the court and in the kitchen! We Social Outing: Theatre in the Park - provide the main course; you bring the sides and desserts! “All Shook Up” Sign-up at the facility where you’ll attend. 1 - 1 hr. event - FREE Experience a throwback to a 1950s small town Midwest 31960 NCF 5/21 Thu Noon scene, inspired by the comedies of William Shakespeare 31961 TRCC 7/17 Fri Noon and set to music of Elvis Presley! Follow a love triangle, mistaken identities, and rebellious teens all while enjoying NEW! Pickleball: Summer Slam reserved seats. Before the show, dine at Blind Box BBQ. Pickleball Tournament 1 - 6 hr. event - $48 (includes dinner) Take a break from the summer’s heat and show off your 31658 Antioch Park 6/25 Thu 6 pm competitive spirit - now two days! Awards for gender and mixed doubles. Visit JCPRD.com/770/Pickleball to register - tournament will fill quickly. 2 - 8 hr. tournaments - $26 early bird registration; Day Trips: $30 after 5/1 Let us take the worry out of driving and planning 32450 LCC 3.5 and under 6/4 Thu 8 am as you enjoy a full day of entertainment, 32451 LCC 4.0 and up 6/5 Fri 8 am education, and fun. Prices include tickets, admission, guided tours, meals (unless noted), tips, transportation, and a tour escort. Trips depart from Antioch Park in the lower level of the north parking lot. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to departure time for motor coach boarding. A $5 processing fee and any pre- 50 PLUS paid costs will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Within seven days of trip, cancellations are non-refundable. For more information or to register, please call (913) 826-2833.

Day Trip: Amish Country Experience Jamesport, Mo., a town known for an Amish Order so rare, it’s one of the last in the world. Shop fine crafted gifts and food to enjoy. Tour a farm and see how daily work is executed. Enjoy an Amish lunch, which is truly something special. 1 - 9 hr. event - $82 (includes lunch) 31679 Antioch Park 5/15 Fri 8 am

54 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. Day Trip: Milk and Flower Travel to Osborn, Mo. to tour the Shatto Milk Company. See the cows responsible for the milk you enjoy, and watch the bottling process unfold. After lunch head to Commanche Acres and meander through a beautiful iris farm. Flowers will be available for purchase. 1 - 8 ½ hr. event - $73 (includes lunch) 31681 Antioch Park 5/21 Thu 8:45 am Day Trip: Walk and Ride on the Wild Side Travel to Springfield, Mo. Come face to face with over 450 animals in this drive-thru open-window bus safari. Make friends in no time, as they eat straight from your hand. Just as that adventure is complete, travel through Fantastic Caverns. In between, break for a delicious meal. 1 - 12 hr. event - $95 (includes lunch) 31683 Antioch Park 6/9 Tue 6:30 am Day Trip: Heroes and History of Fort Scott Visit the Fort Scott National Historic Site and explore an interpretation of the 1840s era through exhibits, period décor, and original structures. After lunch at Lyons Twin Mansions, hop aboard a trolley for a guided tour around town and hear a presentation on “Unsung Heroes” at the Lowell Milken Center. 1 - 9 ½ hr. event - $81 (includes lunch) Day Trip: A Day with Working Dogs 31686 Antioch Park 6/23 Tue 8 am Take a trip to Washington, Kan. to tour the KSDS Assistance Dogs Training facility. We will also stop Day Trip: Mine Your Minerals in Manhattan, Kan. to meet the Riley County Police Visit Joplin, Mo. and experience a step-on-tour which Department’s K-9 Unit. Learn how “man’s best friend” help includes details from the devastating 2011 tornado. Enjoy keep the streets safe! Between sites, we’ll enjoy lunch at lunch while listening to a presentation at the Mineral Little Apple Brewing Co. Museum and then walk through the museum at your 1 - 10 hr. event - $79 (includes lunch) leisure. The day will end at the Precious Moment’s Chapel 31691 Antioch Park 8/13 Thu 9 am in Carthage, Mo. 1 - 11 hr. event - $85 (includes lunch) Day Trip: KC Fountains and Money Museum 31688 Antioch Park 7/8 Wed 7 am Beautifully glowing and flowing - you’ve driven past them time and time again, but today, discover the stories behind Day Trip: All Aboard the Belle Dinner Train the iconic fountains of Kansas City. After lunch at Harvey’s Climb aboard the Kansas Belle Dinner Train at the Midland at Union Station, tour the Federal Reserve Money Museum. Railway and be transported back to the 1940s. These 1 - 6 ½ hr. event - $69 (includes lunch) reimagined and transformed cars have been beautified to 31692 Antioch Park 8/25 Tue 9:30 am make a unique travel experience. Take in railway scenery, enjoy a delicious meal and be a part of a live theatrical performance. Space is limited! 50 PLUS 1 - 7 hr. event - $95 (includes dinner) 31690 Antioch Park 7/19 Sun 11:45 am Day Trip: Two Centuries of History - Exploring St. Joseph, Mo. Visit the Patee House and Jesse James house before heading to lunch at the Frederick Inn. After lunch, enjoy a driving tour of the city. The trip will conclude at the St. Joseph Museum, home to the Glore Psychiatric Museum and various others. 1 - 8 hr. event - $79 (includes lunch) Don’t miss our 31689 Antioch Park 7/28 Tue 9:15 am Travel Show on June 18 Find out about upcoming We also offer Adventure Walks trips. See page 53 and Wednesday Walks on page 52. for details.

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 55 Extended Trip: Tropical Costa Rica, Extended Trips Jan. 11 - 19, 2021 9 Days, 14 Meals Experience the bustling city of San Jose, the sandy beaches Enjoy the benefits of traveling worldwide with of Guanacaste, and the lush forests of Monteverde. 50 Plus. Meet fellow travelers, discuss details, Discover the town of Zarcero and its whimisical topiary and get your questions answered at our travel garden. Tour a local coffee plantation in the Central Valley. show and pre-trip meetings. Advantages include Enjoy a cruise on Coasta Rica’s largest lake, Lake Arenal and free secure parking at Antioch Park, transfers see the majestic Arenal Volcano. to and from the airport, and luggage handling. $2,849 per person (double occupancy) Prices include airfare and ground transportation, $3,349 per person (single occupancy) four to five-star lodging, most meals, guided Registration deadline: July 10, 2020. tours, and a post trip reunion luncheon. When there are 15 or more in our group, travel with a Extended Trip: Spain & Morocco, 50 Plus escort who will provide a trip journal, CD Feb. 27 - March 11, 2021 13 Days, 18 Meals with photos, and a slide show to show to your In the dynamic city of Madrid, tour the Puerta del Sol and friends and family! For more information about the Prado Museum. Visit Chefchaouen, the “Blue City” of 50 Plus travel opportunities, call (913) 826-2975. Morocco and savor traditional Moroccan fare at a family run riad. Explore the Moorish cities Granada and Cordoba. Experience a flamenco show featuring Seville’s top Extended Trip: Shades of Ireland, Oct. 3 - 12, performers. Enjoy dinner at Rick’s Café in Casablanca. $4,449 per person (double occupancy) 2020 10 Days, 13 Meals $5,249 per person (single occupancy) Experience Ireland’s vibrant capital city Dublin during a city Registration deadline: August 28, 2020. tour. Stand in awe of the stunning 700-foot high Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy the Ring of Kerry, one of the world’s great Extended Trip: Alaska’s Northern Lights, coastal roads. Kiss the famed Blarney Stone at Blarney March 15 - 21, 2021 7 Days, 11 Meals Castle. Space is limited! Search for the Northern lights in Fairbank’s star-filled sky. $3,824 per person (double occupancy) See floating glaciers and playful otters on a winter cruise $4,424 per person (single occupancy) in Prince William Sound. Savor the taste of wild Alaskan Registration deadline: July 3, 2020. salmon. Enjoy a scenic ride from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Extended Trip: From the Outback to the via Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train. View the Glaciers, Oct. 27 - Nov. 15, 2020, 20 Days, snowcapped Chugach Mountains in Anchorage. $4,299 per person (double occupancy) 27 Meals $4,849 per person (single occupancy) Explore the Great Barrier Reef, Mt. Cook National Park, Registration deadline: August 14, 2020. and Milford Sound. Dine with a Kiwi family in their home. Tour the Sydney Opera House and enjoy a dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour. Experience Kata Tjula and the base of Ayers Rock. Get up and close to the crocodiles at Harley’s Croc Farm. $9,074 per person (double occupancy) $11,074 per person (single occupancy) Registration deadline: April 22, 2020. Extended Trip: Spotlight on New York City Holiday, Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2020, 5 Days, 5 Meals Experience the streets of NYC and enjoy dinner and a Broadway show. Explore the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. 50 PLUS Experience the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Dine at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, featuring a singing staff. Board a ferry for a cruise of New York Harbor and visit the Statue of Liberty. $2,999 per person (double occupancy) $3,999 per person (single occupancy) Registration deadline: June 30, 2020.

For more information about 50 Plus travel opportunities, full itinerary brochures, and pricing of the trips listed below call (913) 826-2975. All prices include airfare. Visit JCPRD.com/169/Travel for details.

56 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. WORLD CONNECT Start Your Career with JCPRD! Where Do YOU Want To Go? Full-time & Part-time positions available Travel wherever you want, whenever you want. Our World Connect program provides the same service, loyalty program, and discounts as our pre-planned group trips. Let us take the worry out of travel planning with daily itineraries, professionally-guided tours, quality lodging, meals, luggage handling, and transportation including airfare and airport transfers. We are an Equal Opportunity Plan your next Employer travel adventure at (913) 826-2975

“Oh the places Apply today at we’ll go!” JCPRD.com/jobs. 50 PLUS

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 57 LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO WORK OUT & SHAPE UP?

GET Roeland Park Community Center 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park, KS 66205  (913) 826-3160 FIT HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 7 am to 8 pm at JCPRD! Friday: 7 am to 6 pm Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm Sunday: Closed WE HAVE A LOT TO OFFER! Mill Creek Activity Center  Single and Family Memberships  6518 Vista Dr., Shawnee, KS 66218 (913) 826-2950  60+ Single and 60+ Family Memberships HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 7 am to 8 pm  Strength and Cardio Equipment Friday: 7 am to 5 pm  Yoga and T’ai Chi Classes Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm BOTH FACILITIES OFFER Sunday: Closed  Wellness, Enrichment and Fitness Classes LET’S GET MOVING!  Personal training  Gymnastics Classes and Competition  Prime Fitness  Strength and Cardio Equipment  Indoor Track  Youth and Adult Group Fitness Classes 

For a complete list of offerings at both facilities, visit JCPRD.com. 50 PLUS

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58 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. FISHING, BOATING & RESERVATIONS (913) 831-3359 ARCHERY (913) 888-4713 Picnic Shelters Half days are 8 am to 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm to 10 pm (9 pm at AP) Fishing Permits Full days are 8 am to 10 pm - except AP shelters: 8 am to 9 pm Johnson County Residents 16-64/nonres 16 & older ...... $10 / $20 Off-Season (Oct. 16 - April 14) Shelter Reservations are 50 percent One Day Permit (including trout) 16 & older ...... $10 off the in-season fees. Kansas State Fishing License may also be required, depending on age. Medium Shelters - fees are non-refundable! Johnson County Residents: $60 for half day or $85 for full day Annual Trout Permits Nonresidents: $75 for half day or $115 for full day Ages 16 & older - residents/nonresidents ...... $20 / $30 Medium Shelters: Antioch Park #1, 2, 4 & patio shelter; Ages 15 & under - residents/nonresidents ...... $15 Ernie Miller Park #1; Heritage Park #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10; Kill Creek Park #2, 3 & 4; Lexington Lake Park #1; Meadowbrook Combination Fishing & Trout Permits Park #1, 2 & 3; Mill Creek Streamway Park #1, 2 & 3; Shawnee Ages 16-64 - residents/nonresidents ...... $30 / $50 Mission Park #3, 5, 6, 7, & 11; Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Ages 65 & Older - Johnson County residents ...... $20 Park #1, Sunflower Park, #1.

Boating Permits Large Shelters - fees are non-refundable! Johnson County residents/nonresidents ...... $20 / $30 Johnson County Residents: $80 for half day or $115 full day. Johnson County resident 65 & Older ...... $15 Nonresidents: $105 for half day or $160 for full day. One Day Permit ...... $10 Large shelters: Antioch Park #3; Big Bull Creek Park #1 & 2; Combination Fishing & Boating Permits Heritage Park #7 & 9; Kill Creek Park #1; and Shawnee Mission Ages 16-64 - residents/nonresidents ...... $30 / $50 Park #1, 2, 4, 8, 10 & 12. Ages 65 & Older residents ...... $15 One Day Fishing & Boating ...... $20 Fire Circles Shawnee Mission Park: Near Shelters #2, 8, & 10, the “Memorial” Combination Fishing/Boating/Trout Circle between shelters #5 & 6 and another east of the boat ramp. Ages 16-64 - residents/nonresidents 16 & Older ...... $50 / $80 Ages 65 & Older - Johnson County resident ...... $35 Antioch Park: Near Shelter #2 One Day Fishing, Boating, & Trout ...... $20 Cost per time frame/nonresidents ...... $10 / $15 Archery Permits Organized Group Camping - Available for Not-For- Annual residents/nonresidents (13 & older) ...... $15 / $20 Profit youth groups at Shawnee Mission and Big Bull Creek parks One Day Permit - residents/nonresidents (13 & older) ...... $5 / $7 (913) 826-3438 and TimberRidge Adventure Center (913) 856-8849.

GENERAL USE ACTIVITY PERMITS (913) 888-4713 The following activities require a permit in district parks - any fees are noted. Metal Detector residents/nonresidents ...... $6 / $11 Remote-Controlled Vehicles ...... No Charge Individual Model Rocket ...... No Charge Remote-Controlled Boats (no gasoline engines allowed) ...... No Charge Group Model Rocket (call (913) 438-7275) ...... No Charge On-Line Flying ...... No Charge

Rob Wilkin, HPGC Head PGA Pro & Mngr of Golf Operations Jay Lispi, THGC Head PGA Pro & Mngr of Golf Operations

Whether your game is best suited for a wide-open and lengthy links challenge or a classic and tree-lined round over rolling hills, we have a course just for you! Our PGA pros are available for club fittings, private and group lessons for youth and adults, tournament and league coordination, event and room rentals, plus more!

Call for tee times or visit JCPRD.com/golf for seasonal specials!

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 59 Specializing in Weddings Whether for a corporate event, family reunion, wedding, rehearsal dinner, birthday, holiday, or other occassion, we have great venues which are customizable to meet your specifi c needs.

Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse The event space accommodates 300, with multiple The Rosewood Room boasts beautiful views from its layout options available. Space can be divided into wall of ceiling to floor windows and inviting stone two separate rooms with a capacity of 200 and 100. faced fireplace. The Rosewood Room accommodates Finishing kitchen available. Multiple other options are up to 190 guests and can also be divided into two also available including The Black Box Theatre, studios, rooms accommodating 130 or 60 guests. The Birch and a conference room. You can also host your next Room is a classroom that can be used for many differ- after-hours intimate reception for up to 100 people ent purposes and accommodates up to 55 guests. inside the Johnson County Museum. For information, call (913) 826-2787 or visit www.jcprd.com/facilities. Mildale Farm Mildale Farm is JCPRD’s premier event facility Heritage Park Golf Course and the perfect venue for any special event. The The Green Room is a spacious room with wet bar, on-site facilities feature unique lodging and large scenic window views of the golf course, and seating event accommodations beautifully situated on 22 for 100 guests. rolling acres. The property allows for indoor and Tomahawk Hills Golf Course outdoor events hosting up to 400 guests. The Elmridge Room seats up to 120 with ease. The Theatre in the Park: Amenities include a catering bar and kitchenette with a microwave oven, sink, and refrigerator. Corporate/Special Events Located on 10 acres in the northeast corner of Roeland Park Community Center Shawnee Mission Park, the Theatre in the Park is Features three rooms accommodating 40-50 people, one of the best outdoor venues in the metro area. multi-purpose room with kitchen and stage for up This venue is perfect for special events, festivals, to 125 people, and an outdoor gazebo. Call (913) corporate gatherings, fundraising events, and other 826-3160 for information. public attractions where you need a large amount of space, a city-wide location, and a reasonable price. The TimberRidge Adventure Center The TimberRidge Adventure Center oƒ ers both The Pavilion at the Theatre in the Park indoor and outdoor facilities. The Whispering Pine The Pavilion is located adjacent to the Theatre in the shelter accommodates 200 people, is equipped with a Park. This spectacular structure features a limestone limestone fi replace, attached restrooms, and overlooks fi replace, a fi re pit, attached restrooms, and ample scenic Catfi sh Pond. The Welcome Center includes a full parking. The Pavilion has picnic table seating for up size kitchen, restroom facilities, a large outdoor deck to 240 guests and allows for additional seating to which wraps around the building, and can accommodate accommodate up to 400 guests. 80 people. Other amenities include: challenge course, Hawk’s Nest Climbing Tower, canoes, pedal boats, . archery, BB gun range, hiking, and fi shing. Call (913) 856- 8849 for information. Contact Facility Rentals at (913) 826-2957 or email [email protected].

**All above mentioned venues are open vendor and allow alcohol. Didn’t fi nd what you were looking for? Contact us about other options including park shelters, Ernie Miller Nature Center, game fi elds, court rentals, and more.

60 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. PROGRAM LOCATIONS

 68’s Inside Fitness Courts Facility  Kill Creek Park  R Park 11301 W. 88th Street, Overland Park 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe 5535 Juniper Drive, Roeland Park  (AP) Antioch Park  (LCC) Lenexa Community Center  (RPAC/RPCC) Roeland Park 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam 13420 Oak Street, Lenexa Community Center & Sports Dome 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park  Asbury Methodist Church  Lexington Lake Park 5400 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village 8850 Sunflower Road, De Soto  (SMP) Shawnee Mission Park & Lake 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee &  Cedar Lake Village  (MRCC) Matt Ross Lenexa 15325 S. Lone Elm Road, Olathe Community Center 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park  (SMSD Aquatic Center) Shawnee  Champions Martial Arts Center Mission School District Aquatic 10390 Mastin St., Overland Park  McGuire’s Tavern Center 9148 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park 17251 W. 87th Street, Lenexa  Code Ninjas Leawood 3622 W. 135 Street, Leawood  (MBPC) Meadowbrook  Spring Hill Civic Center Park Clubhouse 401 N. Madison, Spring Hill  Code Ninjas Lenexa 9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village 12825 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa  (Stoll Park) Thomas S. Stoll  (MASC) Mid-America Sports Memorial Park  Code Ninjas Olathe Complex 12500 W 119th St., Overland Park 133 S. Parker Street, Olathe 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee  Sunset Building  (EM Park/EMNC/EM Nature  (MAWSC) Mid-America West Sports 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe Center) Ernie Miller Park & Complex & Okun Fieldhouse Nature Center 20200 Johnson Drive, Shawnee  Theatre in the Park 909 North K-7 Highway, Olathe 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee  (MCAC) Mill Creek Activity Center  Genesis Health Club 6518 Vista Drive, Shawnee  TimberRidge Adventure Center 6700 W. 110th Street, Overland Park 12300 S. Homestead Lane, Olathe  (NCF) New Century Fieldhouse  Genesis Health Club KCRC 551 New Century Pkwy, near Gardner  Tomahawk Hills Golf Course 6501 E. Frontage Road, Merriam 17501 Midland Dr., Shawnee  Okun Fieldhouse - same as MAWSC  Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OP  (TRCC) Tomahawk Ridge 16131 Foster, Overland Park  (OPRC) Overland Park Racquet Club Community Center 6800 W. 91st Street, Overland Park 11902 Lowell, Overland Park  Harmon Park 77th & Mission Road, Prairie Village  Prairie Village Pool 7710 Delmar, Prairie Village  Heartland Fencing Academy 6600 College Blvd, Suite 340, Overland Park  (HP) Heritage Park & (HPGC) Golf Course 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe  Heritage Park Soccer Fields 17255 Lackman Road, Olathe  Irene B. French Community Center 5701 Merriam Drive, Merriam  (JCAHC) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center & Johnson County Museum 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park  JCPRD Admin. Building - same as SMP  (KCFC) KC Fencing Center 9900 Antioch, OP (at BIAV)

Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 61 STREAMWAY PARK SYSTEM

A county-wide system of linear parks providing a network of trails for hiking, bicycling, jogging, and horseback riding including cooperative ventures with local cities.

KILL CREEK STREAMWAY PARK* MILL CREEK STREAMWAY PARK* 6.8 miles of completed trail 17 miles of the Gary L. Haller Trail completed. ACCESS POINTS: ACCESS POINTS: • Shelter #1 within Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Ln., Olathe • 1700 Northgate St. east of Woodland, Olathe • 33460 W. 95th St., De Soto • 11344 S. Millview west of Ridgeview Rd., Olathe (includes 13.5-acre off-leash dog area). • 18459 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa COFFEE CREEK STREAMWAY PARK* • 19803 W. 87th Lane, Lenexa 3.4 miles of completed trail • Shawnee Mission Park near Shelter #8 & north end of dam, Lenexa ACCESS POINTS: • 19405 Midland Dr. west of I-435 at Shawnee Mission Prkwy., Shawnee • Near Shelters #9 & #10 within Heritage Park, • North of Shawnee Mission Prkwy at 5946 Barker Rd., Shawnee 16445 Lackman Road, Olathe • 19425 Wilder Dr., near the intersection with Holliday Dr., Shawnee • Arthur & Betty Verhaeghe Park - 11401 W. 167th St., OP

Find detailed JCPRD PARKS & Park & Trail Information at JCPRD.com FACILITIES - MAP See our ads on pages 25 & 47. LOCATIONS

11 Roeland Park Sports Dome, 8 Cedar Creek Boat Ramp 1818 Ernie Miller Park* Community Center 4850 Rosewood Dr., Kansas River Access 909 N. K-7 Highway, Olathe Roeland Park 8265 S. Gardner Rd., Olathe • Nature Center (913) 826-2800 • Sports Dome (913) 362-8700 9 Antioch Park 19 New Century Fieldhouse • Child Care Center (913) 826-3170 6501 Antioch, Merriam 551 New Century Pkwy, (near Gardner) • 50 Plus Offices (913) 826-3160 • Recreation Offices (913) 831-3355 • For info (913) 826-2850 22 Mid-America West Sports Complex • Registration (913) 831-3359 • Olathe/Gardner 50 Plus Offices 20200 Johnson Dr., Shawnee • Fax (913) 831-6336 (913) 826-2830 • Offices (913) 826-2900 1010 Matt Ross Community Center 2020 Heritage Park 16050 Pflumm Rd., Olathe 33 Mid-America Sports Complex 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park • Golf Course (913) 829-4653 20000 Johnson Dr., Shawnee • 50 Plus Offices (913) 826-2830 16445 Lackman Road, Olathe • Okun Fieldhouse (913) 826-2900 1111 Lexington Lake Park 2121 White Fox Manor 4 8850 Sunflower Road, DeSoto, Kan. 4 Mill Creek Activity Center 17065 Lackman Rd., Olathe 6518 Vista Drive, Shawnee 1212 Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center • Offices (913) 592-3650 • Offices (913) 826-2950 17251 W. 87th St., Lenexa • JCPRD Gymnastics Center (913) 826-2954 • Aquatic Office (913) 993-8400 2222 Arthur & Betty Verhaeghe Park* 11401 W. 167th St., Overland Park 5 Tomahawk Hills Golf Course 1313 Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center 17501 Midland Dr., Shawnee 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park 23 Camp Branch Glade* • Offices (913) 631-8000 • Johnson County Museum (913) 826-2787 175th & Mission Road, Aubry Twp

66 Theatre in the Park 1414 Meadowbrook Park & Clubhouse 2423 Lanesfield Historic Site 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village 18745 S Dillie Road, Edgerton • Offices (913) 831-2787 • Office (913) 826-2975 (913) 826-2787 25 77 Shawnee Mission Park 1515 Sunflower Nature Park* 24 Mildale Farm 7900 Renner Road, Lenexa & Shawnee 36915 W. 103rd St, Eudora 35250 W. 199th St., Edgerton • For info (913) 826-2957 • Admin. Offices (913) 438-7275 1616 Kill Creek Park • Visitor Services (913) 888-4713 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe 2625 Stilwell Community Park* • Park Police HQ (913) 438-7275 • TimberRidge Adv. Center (913) 856-8849 207th & Metcalf, Stilwell or Dispatcher (913) 782-0720 1717 Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park* 2726 Big Bull Creek Park 12500 W. 119th St., Overland Park 20425 Sunflower Road, Edgerton

62 Go to JCPRD.com for more details on our programs and to register. JCPRD PARKS & SUMMER PARK HOURS WINTER PARK HOURS FACILITIES MAP MARCH 1- OCT. 31 NOV. 1- FEB. 28 Big Bull Creek, Heritage, Antioch, Big Bull Creek, Kill Creek, Lexington Lake, Heritage, Lexington Meadowbrook, and Lake, Meadowbrook, Shawnee Mission parks and Kill Creek parks 5 am - 11 pm 7:30 am - 8 pm Antioch Park Shawnee Mission Park (open at 5 am for pedestrian access) 6 am - 8 pm 6 am - 10 pm *These parks have year-round dawn-to-dusk or other hours.

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Program locations, page 61 (913) 831-3359 63 OUR SUMMER VISION IS CLEAR! Registration for 2020 JCPRD Summer Camps is now being taken!

Whether your summer involves sports or nature, arts or science, leadership or computers, our guide lists more than 75 camp choices for ages three through 18 to help you get the most out of your summer. Camps will take place throughout Johnson County between June and August and include full-day and shorter specialty camp options.

Camps fill fast - register now!

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