Mother’s Day Magic
SHHH!!!! Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to make mom a special present just for her. Come make some creative projects that every mother or grandmother would love to receive. Bring a friend or dad to help you design your own special Mother’s Day gift. Ages: 3-7 Date: Saturday, May 11th Time: 10-11 am Fee: $15 Min: 5 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 3rd
Just for Dad
SHHH!!!! Father’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to make dad a special present just for him. Come make some creative projects that every dad or grandfather would love to receive. Bring a friend or mom to help you design your own special Father’s Day gift. Ages: 3-7 Date: Saturday, June 15th Time: 10-11 am Fee: $15 Min: 5 Registration Deadline: Friday, June 7th
Flip Flop Fun
Summer is just around the corner and it is time to get out the summer footwear, FLIP FLOPS! Why not start your summer off right by designing your own flip flops? Bring your creative side and join us for designing your very own pair of flip flops. All ages welcome; just make sure we know your shoe size so we have them on hand! Ages: 5 to 12 Date: Saturday, June 22nd Time: 10-11:30 am Fee: $15 Min: 5 Registration Deadline: Friday, June 14th
Sharp Sharpie Shirts
“Don’t touch that, it’s a permanent marker!” Are you tired of hearing adults tell you that it’s not okay to play with permanent markers? Well today it is okay to play and design away with the Sharpie marker of your choice. Come see the magic of designing your very own Tie-Dye Sharpie shirt. Grab a friend and get signed up! Make sure we know your t-shirt size so we can have it on hand. Ages: 4 to 12 Date: Saturday, July 13th Time: 10-11:30 am Fee: $15 Min: 5 Registration Deadline: Friday, July 5th
Fencing
Fencing is a great way to develop agility, strength, speed and discipline. All classes will be held in the ERC Community Room and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 weeks. Please wear comfortable gym clothes (no shorts) and sneakers. All equipment is provided. Age: 10 & Up Fee: $45/Session Time: 6:30-7:45pm
Session One Dates: May 21 – June 27
Session One Deadline: May 14
Session Two Dates: July 2 – August 13
Session Two Deadline: June 25
Min/Max: 4/10 Location: ERC Community Room
Fishing Derby
The Emporia Recreation Center is in search for Emporia’s best little fisherman/woman. Can you prove you have what it takes to catch the biggest fish, or the most fish? We will even have a prize for who can catch the littlest fish! Grab your fishing poles and bait, and join ERC for the 2013 Fishing Derby. The fishing will take place at the Jones Park NW pond. Fishing will take place from 9:30am to 10:30am. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish and the most fish. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Date: Saturday, July 20th Time: 9:30am to 10:30am Registration Deadline: Monday, July 15th Minimum: 10 Kids Fee: $5.00 Location: Jones Park NW Pond Ages: 7 to 12
Touch a Truck
Investigate a police car and sit on the bumper of a fire truck. Find out where rubbish goes when thrown in the back of a garbage truck. These and other trucks will be available for your hands-on inspection. This event is for the kid in all of us. The Emporia Recreation Center is providing the opportunity to see specialty vehicles up close. Each attraction will have an attendant to give tours of the vehicles and answer questions. Please dress appropriately, we will be outside. Parents are required to stay for this event. Age: Any Fee: Free Date: Sat., Aug. 3rd Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Jones Aquatic Center Parking Lot
Cabin Fever
Monday – Friday 9:00-11:00am
(Non School Days 8:00am-10:00am)
$1.00/adult FREE/children $20.00 Punchcard (22 punches)
Need some place for the kiddos to run and play? Want to have a little chit chat time with other adults? Bring your kiddos to a special time set aside just for them in our Gymnasium! Children 5 and under can come run, jump, and play with toys in our gymnasium Monday – Friday during Cabin Fever. Day cares are more than welcome to bring their gang to play too!
