LACEY PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER 2012 RECREATION GUIDE Presented in cooperation with North Thurston Public Schools In This Issue Lacey In Tune pg. 2 | Trips And Tours pg. 20 | Swim Lessons pg. 40 Community Events Shaping our community together Summer 2012 CornerHuntamer of 7th & Woodland Park Sq Lp FREE CHILDREn’S ENTERTAINMENT SERIES, TUESDAYS, 6:30PM Friends of the Lacey Library JUNE 26 JULY 3 JULY 10 JULY 17 JULY 24 JULY 31 AUGUST 7 Reptile Isle Wonderland Jeff Evans Brian Waite Roberto the Rowdy Refs Eric Herman Snakes, Lizards, Gators, Tea Party Magic Of Reading Band Magnificent Family Fun Game Show Cool Tunes For Kids Yikes! Kid-Delicious Comedy Rock'N Roll Adventures Comedy Stunt Show Show NOON TUNES, WEDNESDAYS, 12:00PM JUNE 27 JULY 11 JULY 18 JULY 25 AUGUST 1 AUGUST 8 Stoddard & Danny Vernon 133rd Army The Diamond Terry Holder Tuff Boxx– Cole Music Comedy The Illusion of Elvis Rock Band Experience Folk Singer/Songwriter Army Band American Pop Neil Diamond Tribute Pop & Top 40 SATURDAYS, CONCERTS AT 7:00Pm – mOVIES AT DUSK JULY 14 JULY 21 JULY 28 AUGUST 4 AUGUST 11 British Export Gothard Sisters David Correa & Pendeltones Dan In Black Beatles Tribute Celtic Music & Dance Cascada Beach Boys Tribute Johnny Cash Tribute Latin Guitar World Music Musical Double Feature: Hairspray (PG) That & Mamma Mia (PG13) Thing Soul You Tangled Rio Surfer Do! (PG) (G) (PG) (PG) THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 2 Directory Of Classes And Programs Summer Lunch Program . 4 Gymnastics . 29 Youth Day Camp . 5 Soccer . 30 Sports Day Camp . 6 Tennis . 31 Youth Specialty Camps . 7 Basketball . 32 Youth Classes . 10 Track & Field / Fun Runs . 33 Teen Classes . 12 Adult Sports . 34 Teen Specialty Camps . 13 Martial Arts . 35 Teen Day Camps . 14 Fitness . 36 Teen Overnight Camps . 15 Aquatics . 37 Teen Trips . 16 Outdoor Family Adventures . 17 Swim Lessons . 40 Family Trips and Tours . 20 Directory of Local Sports & Adult Trips and Tours . 21 Activity Groups . 42 Adult Mountain Adventure Hiking . 22 Class Locations . 43 Adult & Family Classes . 24 Policies . 44 Youth Sports . 27 How To Register . 45 Little Lacey Baseball . .28 Community Events . 46 Browse through our programs, either with this catalog or online at www.ci.lacey.wa.us Registration starts Wednesday, May 23 at 6:00am! Three easy ways to register . see page 45 Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 3 Summer Lunch Program Currently Registering! “Swing for Hunger” GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER FOR SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM Come take a swing at hunger for the youth in our to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, along with a community and help raise funds for the Summer long drive, closest to the pin, hole in one prize Lunch and Playground Pals Programs, which contest, putting contest, and raffle prizes. have been serving our community since 1993. When: Sat. Sept. 8, 1:30pm shotgun start These programs have been a cornerstone for Where: The Golf Course at Hawks Prairie, many youth growing up over the years as a safe The Woodlands Course place to have fun and receive a free, nutritious Fees: $120 per person or meal during the summer. Tournament format $400 per team before Aug. 10 will be a four person scramble with a shotgun After Aug. 10 $130 per person or start. A catered dinner and awards banquet will $450 per team follow your round of golf. Prizes will be awarded Registration closes Aug. 24 Summer Lunch Program (18 yrs & under) Free! “When School is Out, Lunch is Still In” The Summer Food Service Program for children, sponsored by Lacey Parks & Recreation in partnership with the USDA, will serve lunch and an afternoon snack. When: Mon. – Fri. June 25 – Aug. 17 Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30pm Snack: 3:00 – 3:30pm (No program July 4th) Where: Mt. View Elementary Lydia Hawk Elementary Pleasant Glade Elementary Fee: Free! Playground Pals (6 – 12 yrs) Free! After lunch is served, Parks and Recreation staff will be at each of the three school sites offering open playground time with fun activities, arts and crafts, games, fitness, and even a summer reading program. This is a free, drop-in program. Participants may come and go at their leisure. However, parents/guardians will be required to COMPLETE an "Emergency Information" card. When: Mon. – Fri. June 25 – Aug. 17 Where: Mt. View Elementary 12:00 – 3:30pm Lydia Hawk Elementary (No program July 4th) Pleasant Glade Elementary Fee: Free! 4 Youth Day Camp (6 - 12 yrs) Summer Fun Tour Currently Registering! Children will experience exciting activities while building new friendships. Weekly activities include movies, swimming (twice per week), special guests, sports, games, arts and crafts, and a field trip based on each week’s theme. A summer reading program and on-site library is provided by Timberland Regional Library. Hot lunch and afternoon snack is included (except last week, Aug. 20-24). Campers must bring their own morning snack. Camper / staff ratio is 6 to 1 on site and 4 to 1 on field trips. You mustCOMPLETE camper information form(s) and submit two weeks of camp fees to reserve your space. Limit: 40 campers/week per site. When:Spring Mon. – Fri.Break June 25 –Express Aug. 24 7:30am - 5:30pm Where: Mt . View Elementary —OR— Lydia Hawk Elementary Fee: $130 for all weeks* *except July 2 – 6, $115 (No camp on July 4) Aug. 20 – 24, $160 (Field trips every day) Day Camp Schedule Field Trip June 25 – 29 “School’s Out for Summer” Rollerdrome/Olympic Club July 2 – 6 “Splish-Splashin' Away” Wild Waves (No camp July 4) July 9 - 13 “Hoopin’ with the Storm” Seattle Storm July 16 - 20 “It’s All Magic” Children’s Theatre & Burfoot Park July 23 - 27 “Sports Mania” Tacoma Rainiers July 30 – Aug. 3 “All Around the Barnyard” Thurston County Fair Aug. 6 - 10 “Summer Safari” Charlie’s Safari Aug. 13 - 17 “Beat the Heat” Stewart Heights & Ice Skating Registration Aug. 20 - 24 “Camp Rewind” Forms Available Field Trip Everyday On Our Website “I would definitely “My little girl and her recommend this camp older cousin have had a and my daughter is memorable summer already asking if she and it’s all due to your can come back next year, and of course AMAZING STAFF!“ the answer is YES!” Registration Information: 360.491.0857 or www.ci.lacey.wa.us 5 Sports Day Camp SPORTS & VALUES DAY CAMP (5 – 11yrs) Currently Registering! This coed camp offers outdoor sports, games, and activities designed to develop your child’s confidence, ability, and character. Through sports, the campers learn important life-skills, including the value of being a good teammate and the fun of being physically active! New Abilities Awesome and Confidence! Memories! You’ll appreciate the convenient location and outstanding features of the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) . And you can be sure your camper will stay active and Character Great well–supervised Development! Friendships! as our planned activities move about the all-weather softball fields, soccer pitches, basketball courts, playgrounds, walking trails and kite flying hill! Where: Regional Athletic Complex About the Sports & Values Camp: Our priority is to help your child enjoy playing Fees: Full Day: 7:30am – 5:30pm their favorite sports and develop the self- $130 per week* (*week 2 / $104) confidence to try new activities. Through Morning Half-Day: 7:30am – 12:00pm soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, $84 per week* (*week 2 / $67) and many other sports, our staff will also Afternoon Half Day: 12:00 – 5:30pm teach these important values: Caring, $94 per week* (*week 2 / $75) Sportsmanship, Respect, Responsibility When: Mon. – Fri. June 25 – Aug. 3 June 25 – 29 Camp Staff: Through our partnership with Week 1 July 2 – 6 (*no camp 7/4) the youth sports development experts from Week 2 July 9 – 13 the South Sound YMCA, all camp coaches Week 3 July 16 – 20 and counselors are screened, qualified, Week 4 July 23 – 27 and trained to teach effectively and Week 5 July 30 – Aug. 3 enthusiastically! Student / staff ratio of 8:1 Week 6 6 Youth Specialty Camps LEGO Jr. Engineering II Day Camp (6 – 8 yrs) Working in pairs, students will build projects of slightly higher complexity using gears and motors from our unique LEGO kits. Learn basic engineering principles, gears and gear ratios, simple machines, forces in motion, problem solving and communication skills. A must for students who enjoyed Jr. Engineering I (though JEI is not required). When: Mon. – Thu. July 30 – Aug. 2 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Woodland Creek WH Fee: $125 Collision Cars Day Camp (9 – 12 yrs) Crash! Bang! Cool! Learning has never been so fun! Using unique LEGO kits and working in pairs to build a variety of battling machines, your child will have hands-on exploration, problem solving, and risk-taking with a goal of learning and experimenting with how machines work and compete. They will learn a variety of concepts geared for their age throughout this class, including basic engineering principles, gearing and gear ratios, electric motors and energy, problem solving, and communication skills. Taught by the All About Learning staff. When: Mon. – Thu. July 30 – Aug. 2 1:00 – 4:00pm Where: Woodland Creek WH Fee: $125 Vehicle Engineering with LEGOS Day Camp (6 – 12 yrs) Let the good times ROLL! What’s more fun than LEGOs with wheels? Campers will work in pairs to build and modify a variety of vehicles, concept cars, and construction machines using unique LEGO kits. They will have fun while learning basic engineering principles, friction, forces, motion, aerodynamics, and more! Taught by All About Learning staff.