Fall 2021/Winter 2022 Abilene Parks and What’s Inside Recreation Table of Contents 4 - Preschool Activities 5 - Preschool Activities Pre-School Activities Jr Athletes Pg 4 & 5 6 - Father - Daughter Dance 7 - Abilene Athletics Academy 8 - Youth Sports & Activities 9 - Flag Football 10 - Youth So ball & Baseball 11 - Tumbling 12 - Adult Sports & Activities Abilene Athletics Academy 13 - Community Events Arts Council of Dickinson County Pg 7 14 - Halloweenie 15 - Abilene Public Library 16 - Holiday Events 17 - Holiday Events 18 - Senior Center 19 - Senior Center 20 - Policies and Procedures Community Center Rentals Halloweenie 21 - Parent Code of Ethics Pg 14 Youth Sports Program Policies 22 - Before & A er School/Virtual School 23 - Great Plains Manufacturing Ad 24 - Parks and Facilities 25 - Parks and Facilities 26 - 5 Star Sponsors Due to the current Covid-19 situation, all events scheduled are subject to change if the status, rules and regulations in Dickinson County should change. Information and dates on our programs and activities will be posted on our Facebook page (Like us) and in this program guide. You may also contact Abilene Park and Recreation (785)263-7266. At Your Service - Offi ce Hours: e Parks & Recreation Staff Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. is here to help you! (785) 263-7266 1020 NW 8th St 1020 NW 8th St Abilene, KS Parks & Recreation (785) 263-7266 Facility Hours: Memorial Day through Fair Kellee Timbrook....................................................Director Monday - ursday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Recreation Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tyler Ediger....................................Recreation Supervisor Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Tuesday a er Fair through Memorial Day Angie Wilkins..................................Recreation Specialist Monday - ursday 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parks Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Corey Jones.......................Park Maintenance Supervisor Email: [email protected] Age Requirements... Joy Maas........................................................Horticulturist For all programs, unless otherwise noted, age require- Email: [email protected] ments will be as of the date of the rst class, session, Cody Jenne.............................Park Maintenance Laborer or game. Please do not sign your child up for a class, Email: [email protected] session, or game in which he or she does not belong. Senior Center Age requirements are set to bene t the child and make (785) 263-7059 instruction more consistent for the instructor or coach. Karla Riekeman.............................................Site Manager In some instances, the requirements have been set for Email: [email protected] the child’s safety. ank You for your cooperation! Recreation Commission Members Photos... Derek Berns e Abilene Parks & Recreation Department staff takes Chris Cease photos and video of participants enrolled in our pro- Angie Evans grams, classes, at events or on park property. ese Billy Hansen photos or videos may be used in our brochures, face- Shawn Herrman book, or other publications. If you do not wish to be in Scholarship Program Available a video, or have your photo taken, please tell our staff We would like to thank the Jeff coat Memorial Foun- and or photographers. dation for supplementing our scholarship program. Scholarships are available for youth needing nancial Walking in the Gym... assistance. Eligible participants must complete Schol- e Gym is open to the public during normal busi- arship Eligibility Waiver Form. Eligibility requirements ness hours for walking. A mile is equal to 10 1/2 times are: around the gym. Please be aware there may be children Reduced Lunches: 25% off registration playing or other activities. We will post any scheduled Free Lunches: 50% off registration event or activity that will close the gym to the public. Mission Statement e Abilene Parks & Recreation Department has established a mission to preserve and manage public parks and recreation facilities and to create recreational, cultural, education and leisure activities to bene t and enhance the quality of life in this community. Check us out on 3 www.facebook.com/abileneparksandrecreation Preschool Activities e Little Athlete series introduces children ages 3 - 6 to the basic skills of the sports. Our goal is to lead the children into a positive atmosphere where teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, and listening to instructions are emphasized. We encourage parents to participate with their child in these activities. WEE TUMBLERS FALL LITTLE ATHLETE DANCE Dates: September 8 - 29 Dates: August 30 - September 2 March 9 - 30 Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Day: Wednesdays Fee: $20.00 Time: AM Class - 10:00 a.m. Ages: 3 to 6 PM Class - 5:30 p.m. Maximum Enrollment: 20 Ages: Walking to 3 years old Location: Abilene Community Center Fee: $20.00 per session Registration Deadline: 1st Come, 1st Serve Location: Abilene Community Center Performance: Friday, September 3 Registration Deadline: Friday, September 3 Location: AHS Football Field is Parent/Tot activity emphasizes the most basic skills (forward rolls, walking on the beam, jumping with two OCTOBER PRE-K CRAFTING feet). Obstacle courses constructed out of mats will be used Dates: October 6 - 20 along with other apparatus. ere will also be an emphasis Day: Wednesday on learning colors and numbers through tumbling, In these classes, a parent or adult is in the class with the child at all Time: 10:00 a.m. times. Ages: 3 - 6 Safety is No. 1 and fun a close second. Children will learn Fee: $30.00 to follow instructions, build their self-con dence, and Location: Abilene Community Center improve strength, coordination, and exibility. Michelle Registration Deadline: Friday, October 1 Stephens holds a Level 1 Coaching Certi cation: U100 Maximum Enrollment: 15 - Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction through USA Play a game, have a snack, and do a cra project Gymnastics University. perfect for October. PRE-K 3 ON 3 SOCCER NOVEMBER PRE-K CRAFTING LEAGUE - FALL Dates: November 3 - 17 Start Date: Saturday, September 11 Day: Wednesday Fee: $30.00 Time: 10:00 a.m. Ages: 3 - 6 Ages: 3 - 6 Location: Soccer Fields Fee: $30.00 (North of Community Center) Location: Abilene Community Center Game Days: Saturday Registration Deadline: October 29 Season: 8 Games Registration Deadline: Friday, August 13 Maximum Enrollment: 15 Play a game, have a snack, and do a cra project perfect for November. 504 N Buckeye Ave visit our website at Abilene, KS 67410 www.greatplainsfcu.com 785-263-2309 Come in and see how we compare “Placing People Before Pro ts” NCUA 4 Preschool Activities DECEMBER PRE-K CRAFTING WINTER LITTLE ATHLETE DANCE Dates: December 1 - 15 Dates: January 10 - 13 Day: Wednesday Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Time: 10:00 a.m. Fee: $20.00 Ages: 3 - 6 Ages: 3 to 6 Fee: $30.00 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Location: Abilene Community Center Location: Abilene Community Center Registration Deadline: November 26 Registration Deadline: 1st Come, 1st Serve Maximum Enrollment: 15 Performance: Play a game, have a snack, and do a cra project Location: AHS Gym during Varsity Girls half-time perfect for December. PRE-K 3 ON 3 SOCCER LITTLE ATHLETE BASKETBALL LEAGUE - SPRING Dates: December 6 - 9 Start Date: Saturday, April 9 Time: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Fee: $30.00 Fee: $20.00 Ages: 3 - 6 Ages: 3 to 6 Location: Soccer Fields Maximum Enrollment: 20 (North of Community Center) Location: Abilene Community Center Game Days: Saturday Registration Deadline: 1st Come, 1st Serve Season: 8 Games Registration Deadline: Friday, March 11 West Stop 420 N. Buckeye (785) 263-1043 West Stop West 1324 N.W. 3rd (785) 263-1996 Abilene Athletics Academy Next school year (2021 - 2022), 3rd - 6th graders in Abilene (USD 435 & St. Andrews students) will have the opportunity to participate in a new youth athletic program. Abilene Athletics Academy will off er practice opportunities a er school for students to work on their skills in the sports of volleyball, girls basketball, and boys basketball. During this off ering, coaches in each of those speci c sports will be working with prospective athletes on fundamental skills, strategies and game scrimmages to help build our athletic programs. ese will be held at the Abilene Community Center a er school and bus transportation from each school will be off ered. Informational Meeting - Tuesday, August 10 - 7:00 pm - Abilene High School Auditorium for Volleyball, Girls and Boys Basketball - Registration onsite -Register onsite at St. Andrews from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Aug 10- If your child would be interested in participating, please attend the informational meeting where Derek Berns will be providing an in-depth details of the program. e fee for this opportunity is $30.00 per student per sport. Registration is with Abilene Parks & Recreation. Each participant will receive a volleyball or basketball (dependent upon which sport they enroll), an Athletics Academy t-shirt, and a skills check list of ways to im- prove their game to become a future Longhorn, Cowgirl, or Cowboy player. Practices will only be held when school is in session. ere will not be practices on early dismissal day (1pm dismissal days). Please stay up to date byu liking/following our page on Facebook using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/AbileneAthleticsAcademy VOLLEYBALL VOLLEYBALL Dates: