Fun Times Summer 2021 June-August Fiber Arts Celebration Activity PODS Kids’ Fishing Derby Live Concerts River, Set, Go! Live Butterfly Exhibit Trips & Tours Classes & Workshops Lifetime Sports Academy Senior Games Sports & Fitness Preschool/Youth Activities Fort Wayne Parks & Summer Fun Recreation Department for All Ages www.fortwayneparks.org What’s Inside? The Parks and Recreation Department continues to monitor the 18 COVID-19 situation and follow the best practices set forth by public health authorities such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Allen County Board of Health Department and the City of Fort Wayne. The information in this Fun Times is subject to change as needed to comply with new guidelines. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our citizens and staff. We appreciate your support. Aquatics ........................................ 22-24 Botanical Conservatory ................. 49-53 35 Concerts ...................... 34, 42, 51, 54, 55 Day Camps ....................................11, 53 Facility Rental .......................... 37, 70, 71 Golf ...................................14, 24, 30, 31 Lifetime Sports Academy ................... 24 McMillen Community Center .......... 26-28 Outdoor Programs ........................46-48 48 Pre-School Programs .........3-9, 33 40, 47 Registration Information ................73, 74 Riverfront ...................................... 40-45 Salomon Farm ................................ 32-37 Seminars........................................56, 57 Senior Programs ............................ 58-63 67 Special Events .............34, 42, 43, 48, 51 Special Interest Classes ................... 65-69 Sports & Fitness .....28, 29, 45, 47, 53, 61 Travel .............................................38, 39 Unwind Your Mind .............................. 64 Youth Programs ................10-28, 33, 41, 47 Zoo .................................................... 25 Tom Henry, Mayor 705 E. State Blvd. Steve McDaniel, Director Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (260) 427-6000 Board of Park www.fortwayneparks.org Commissioners Richard Samek Pamela Kelly, M.D. William Zielke Justin Shurley 2 Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation . Pre-school Play Time Musical Munchkins Programs designated as “Adult/Child” require the active participation of at least one adult with Music, Motion & Movement each child throughout the program. *Adult/Child Get into motion and cause a commotion! We’ll Can’t Sit Still mix clapping, rolling and dancing with a little music and laughter to help your child develop coordi- nation, rhythm and fine motor skills. Ages 1½-5. Registration deadline: July 1. Min. 6. Max. 10. Code Dates Day Time 343009-R1 7/8-7/29 Th 10-10:45 am # Sessions/Fee: 4/$28/$38 after July 1 Location: Franke Pond Pavilion, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Kindermusik by Joyful Creations Studio In every Kindermusik class you’re welcomed into a playful and nurturing environment where your child will experience music of varying styles, genres, and cultures. They’ll interact with other children and engage in movement, rhythm, and vocal activities that develop far more than just music skills, led by a licensed Kindermusik educator. This approach to early childhood education and award-winning, research-based, and developmentally appropriate curricula is aimed to prime children for success in Travelin’ Toddlers school and in life. Note: If you would like to pre- *Adult/Child view a class free of charge before registering, con- Get the little ones out of the house for a little tact [email protected]. Ages 1½-4. physical activity! We will play catch, run, dance, Registration deadline: June 1. Min. 6. Max. 10. and much more. With all of this action, nap time Code Dates Day Time should be no problem! Ages 1½-5. Registration 343027-T1 6/8-6/29 T 11-11:45 am deadline: July 6. Min. 6. Max. 10. # Sessions/Fee: 4/$58/$68 after June 1 Code Dates Day Time Location: Joyful Creations Studio, 10848 Rose 343013-M1 7/12-8/2 M 10-10:45 am Ave., Ste. #5, New Haven # Sessions/Fee: 4/$28/$38 after July 6 Location: Franke Pavilion #1, 3411 Sherman Blvd. We Like to Move it, Move it *Adult/Child Hey tots, do you like to move and groove? Well then join us for three action-filled Wednesdays that are sure to keep you on your toes. Each week, we will be doing fun activities with balls, scooter boards, a parachute and much more to help you work on motor and social skills. Registration dead- line: August 4. Min. 6. Max. 10. Ages 1½-5. Code Dates Day Time 343051-T1 8/11-8/25 W 9:30-10:15 am # Sessions/Fee: 3/$20/$30 after August 4 Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Questions? 427-6000 We make FUN of everything! 3 Programs designated as “Adult/Child” require Mickey Mouse Clubhouse the active participation of at least one adult with *Adult/Child each child throughout the program. Come join Mickey and the gang for a morning of fun and games - using our Mousekatools of course! Such a Character! We will also be making some clubhouse crafts and having a yummy treat. Say the magic words with us – Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse! Ages 1½-5. Registration deadline: June 1. Min. 8. Max. 12. Code Date Day Time 343032-M1 6/7 M 9:30-10:15 am # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14/$19 after June 1 Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Paw Patrol *Adult/Child Join Ryder and all of his Paw Patrol friends for a fun-filled Friday morning! We will work together to make our own Paw Patrol gear and then help the Princess Tea Party team out on a very important rescue mission. All *Adult/Child of that action will probably make us work up an Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas? Who’s your appetite, so we will have a yummy treat at the end favorite princess? Put on your princess gown, of class. Ages 1½-5. Registration deadline: June invite a special grown-up and join us for a royal tea 18. Min. 8. Max. 12. party! We will make princess crafts, play princess Code Date Day Time games and enjoy a delightful princess tea party 343036-F1 6/25 F 10-10:45 am complete with “tea and crumpets.” Ages 1½-5. # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14/$19 after June 18 Registration deadline: August 9. Min. 8. Max. 12. Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Code Date Day Time 343117-W1 8/16 M 9:30-10:15 am Animal Adventures # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14/$19 after August 9 Zoo animals, farm animals, underwater animals. Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. There are all sorts of animals and we are going to learn about a different one each week with fun art Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood projects and activities. If you’re an animal lover, *Adult/Child this is the class for you! Ages 1½-5. Registration Come join Daniel Tiger’s wonderful Neighborhood deadline: July 30. Min. 8. Max. 12. of Make Believe! You’ll have lots of grr-ific fun Code Dates Day Time playing games, making crafts, and meeting some 343002-F1 8/6-8/27 F 10-10:45 am new friends! And we will end the day with a snack # Sessions/Fee: 4/$29/$39 after July 30 fit for a tiger appetite! Ages 1½-5. Registration Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. deadline: May 28. Min. 8. Max.12. Code Date Day Time 343052-F1 6/4 F 10-10:45 am #Sessions/Fee: 1/$14/$19 after May 28 Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Super Duper Heroes *Adult/Child Spiderman? Iron Man? Captain America? Who’s your favorite super hero? We’ll learn about vari- ous super heroes and all their extraordinary super- human powers through fun games and crafts. We will also re-energize with a super snack at the end of class. Come dressed as your favorite super hero if you like! Ages 1½-5. Registration dead- line: July 26. Min. 8. Max. 12. Code Date Day Time 343016-M1 8/2 M 9:30-10:15 am # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14/$19 after July 26 Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Community Center 4 It’s going to be a GREAT . Kitchen Kids Fun with Shapes Shapes are EVERYWHERE! We will use various Little Roots: Culinary Classes for shapes and patterns to create some really fun crea- tures. Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: June 21. Preschoolers Min. 5. Max. 20. *Adult/Child Code Dates Days Time Empower your little ones to create their own 343517-M1 6/28-7/1 M-Th 9:30-11:30 am healthy snacks. We’ve partnered with Wholesome # Sessions/Fee: 4/$53/$63 after June 21 Roots Cooking to offer fun, age appropriate cook- Location: Leap-N-Learn Preschool, 5720 ing classes bursting with hands-on learning and Maplecrest Rd. cooking! Younger siblings are welcome to stay with their caregiver, but any child participating Fun with Letters in class must register. Ages 2-5. Led by a Whole- Letters, letters, everywhere! What happens we put some Roots instructor. Registration deadlines are letters together? They form WORDS! Can you one week prior to the start of each class. Min. 5. create a word using these three letters? F-U-N! Max. 15. Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: June 7. Min. 5. Code Date Day Time Max. 20. Prince and Princess Tea Party Code Dates Days Time 353920-T2 8/21 Sa 10-11 am 343520-M1 6/14-6/17 M-Th 9:30-11:30 am Fairy Tale Food (Elsa Wands and Olaf Quesadillas) # Sessions/Fee: 4/$53/$63 after June 7 353920-T3 8/24 Tu 10-11 am Location: Leap-N-Learn Preschool, 5720 Fairy Tale Food (Pirate Ship Pizza and Fruit Swords) Maplecrest Rd. 353920-T4 8/31 Tu 10-11 am # Sessions/Fee: 1/$25 Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, 817 W.