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ACTIVITY GUIDE
Summer 2018

                                REGISTRATION OPENS   CHECK OUT PG. 3 FOR
                                 MARCH 26 AT 8AM      ARTS IN THE PARK!

  DOUGLASS
  C OMMUNITY RECREATION

  CENTER                  [1]
ACTIVITY GUIDE Summer 2018 - DOUGLASS - Manhattan Parks and Rec, KS
IN THIS ISSUE                                                                                                             MHKPRD.com/Register
                                                                                                            Published by Manhattan Parks and Recreation
TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                              1101 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan KS 66502
                                                                                                               785-587-2757 phone | 785-587-2727 fax
Events...........................................................................................4-5
                                                                                                                        Eddie Eastes, Director
Summer Camps............................................................................6-7
Early Childhood...........................................................................8-9           IMPORTANT DETAILS
Youth Sports.................................................................................10
                                                                                                        FIRST-COME, FIRST PAID
                                                                                                        Space for most programs is limited, and registrations
Trails.............................................................................................11
                                                                                                        are accepted on a first-come, first-paid basis. A waiting
Youth Activities............................................................................12          list may be available.
Arts...............................................................................................13
                                                                                                        MPRD SCHOLARSHIP POLICY
Adult Sports & Activities..............................................................14
                                                                                                        Some programs qualify for scholarships. You must
Senior Scene 50+.........................................................................15             show proof of participation in the USD 383 Free/
Therapeutic Recreation...............................................................16                 Reduced Lunch program or qualification under
Aquatics........................................................................................17-20   Federal Income Availability Guidelines.

                                                                                                        REFUND POLICY FOR ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGISTRATION
                                                                                                        Registrants will receive a full refund if we cancel the
                                                                                                        program, or we may be able to transfer you to another
                                                                                                        class. A full refund is granted if request to withdraw is
                                                                                                        received 1 week (7 days) prior to start date. A partial
                                                                                                        refund is granted when requested between 1 week
                     1101 Poyntz Ave. | 785-587-2757
                                                                                                        and at least 48 hours prior to start date. No refunds
                              MHKPRD.com
                                                                                                        will be granted if the request is less than 48 hours in
                /ManhattanParksandRec      @ManhattanPRD
                                                                                                        advance or if the participant fails to show. Participant
                                                                                                        withdrawals must be received during business hours.
                                                                                                        For other refund policies, visit each program’s website.

                                                                                                        It is our policy to provide persons with disabilities
                               2333 Oak St. | 785-587-2737                                              an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the
                                      SunsetZoo.com                                                     benefits of our services, programs and activities. In
                               /SunsetZoo      @SunsetZoo                                               order for us to provide a suitable accommodation,
                                                                                                        we ask that you request what assistance is desired by
                                                                                                        contacting Parks and Recreation at 1101 Poyntz Ave.,
                                                                                                        Manhattan, KS 66502, call 785-587-2757, or call the
                                                                                                        TDD Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777. We are here
                            315 S. 3rd St. | 785-587-2726                                               to assist you in the registration (application) process as
                                FlintHillsDiscovery.org                                                 well. Essential eligibility requirements for each program
                     /FlintHillsDiscovery        @DiscoverFHDC                                          are on file. Assistive devices are available upon request.

                                       DOUGLASS                                                           REGISTER ONLINE
                                       COMMUNITY RECREATION                                               Pay with a card when you register online at
                                       CENTER                                                             MHKPRD.com/Register. Use the Activity
                                                                                                          Numbers on each activity to do a quick search.
                                  900 Yuma St. | 785-587-2773
                                   /DouglassCommunityRecCtr

         Find complete activity details on the websites listed above.

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ACTIVITY GUIDE Summer 2018 - DOUGLASS - Manhattan Parks and Rec, KS
WELCOME                                                                               MHKPRD.com/Events
DIRECTOR'S WELCOME - Parks and Recreation Investing in our Community
                               Summer will be here before you know it,
                               and I would like to welcome you to play,
                               learn, and explore throughout the season.
                               I also want to share some of the highlights
                               from the Manhattan Parks and Recreation

                                                                                                RINTTSHE
                               Department.

                                                                                              K
                               Thank you, as a community, for Voting

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                               Yes! for Recreation and Trails. This funding

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                               will allow us to build new indoor and
                               outdoor recreation facilities and make our
                               city more walkable and bikeable by adding
                               more trails and sidewalk connections. We
                               will continue to keep you informed about
our progress and hope you will be a part of the design and planning
process. The local firms of McCownGordon Construction and Anderson
Knight Architects have been chosen as the design-build team for the
new indoor recreation facilities. New gyms will be built at Anthony and         Plan to spend your Friday
Eisenhower Middle Schools. These gyms will serve both the school and
                                                                              evenings this summer with us!
the community. If you would like to be a part of this design process,

                                                                              2018 SEASON
we encourage you to fill out an interest form available on our website to
participate on a steering committee appointed by our Mayor in the coming

                                                                               HIGHLIGHTS
months.

Continuous Improvement. As a community, we work hard to make
our parks, recreation programs, and amenities a point of pride for                        June 8
Manhattan. Improvements you will see this spring and summer include
                                                                                     Luke Winslow-King
construction of the Jorgensen Park Trail, new rain gardens in City Park,
                                                                               In partnership with UFM 50th Anniversary
and overseeding and maintenance of sports fields at Anneberg Park,
City Park, and Cico Park. Staff is also completing the design of the Old
Blue River Trail and new soccer field irrigation at Northeast Park. Our                      June 29
Parks division is always here to serve you by providing care for 28 parks,                   Marbin
13 playgrounds, 2 cemeteries, and over 25 miles of trail within our
community.                                                                                  July 6
                                                                                          Cash’d Out
Live, Learn, and Play. This spring, we have exciting exhibits at the
Flint Hills Discovery Center. In the “Rainforest Adventure,” explore                        July 20
the sights, sounds, and animals of the rainforest through April. In May,                 Michael Kent
we invite you to “Be the Dinosaur,” with a hands-on exhibit exploring
the giants that once roamed our land. New interior flooring, paint, and                 July 27
other improvements at the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter were recently        James Hill & Anne Janelle
completed. A positive and safe environment for our animal shelter is
essential for our community. The Sunset Zoo is celebrating new life with
the birth of maned wolf pups, a red panda, and a white-handed gibbon.
Improvements will continue at the Sunset Zoo with an expanded parking
area, currently under construction, with anticipated completion this
spring.

In July we will celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with a
variety of activities to enjoy. We encourage you to come live, learn, and       Stay tuned for more
play with us this summer and always!
                                                                              concert announcements:
                                                                                 MHKPRD.com/AITP
EDDIE EASTES
Director, Manhattan Parks and Recreation
www.mhkprd.com
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EVENTS                                                                                                               MHKPRD.com/Events

APRIL                                                                                 MOTHER’S DAY AT SUNSET ZOO
                                                                                      9:30am-5pm            May 13         Sunset Zoo
                                                                                      Mothers visit free with a paid child’s admission.
ZOO HOURS CHANGE
9:30am-5pm                    April 1            Sunset Zoo
Enjoy the Zoo this spring with extended hours.                                        FLINT HILLS FESTIVAL
                                                                                      10am-5pm              May 19         Discovery Center
                                                                                      Come feel the Flint Hills at our annual Flint Hills Festival.
LITTLE APPLE CORE CHALLENGE                                                           Join us for live music, food vendors, beer and wine tastings,
April 3-April 20                                                                      and tons of children’s activities. General admission rates
Calling all businesses! Get your team in shape and ready to                           apply.
compete in over two weeks of fun sports and events.

STORM SPOTTER TRAINING                   FREE
                                                                                      CLOUD COUNTY YOUTH FAST PITCH & BASEBALL CAMP
                                                                                      1-4pm                 May 31         Twin Oaks
6-8pm                         April 12           Discovery Center                     Come get some experienced softball/baseball training with
It’s tornado season so join the Flint Hills Discovery Center                          Cloud County College coaches and players! Spots are limited.
and National Weather Service to learn about weather safety.
See what different cloud formations mean and what a
dangerous sky can look like in the Flint Hills.

SCIENCE ON TAP         FREE
                                                                                      JUNE
                                                                                      ARTS IN THE PARK      FREE
7pm                           April 18           Tallgrass Tap House                  8pm Fridays           June & July    Larry Norvell Band Shell
Enjoy Science in a fun and engaging way with this interactive                         Live music every Friday in June and July starting at 8pm. See
program presented by Sunset Zoo at Manhattan’s Tallgrass                              the concert schedule at MHKPRD.com/AITP.
Tap House. Program starts at 7pm but be sure to arrive early
to grab dinner and drinks. This event is part of Sunset Zoo’s
Behind the Science initiative.                                                        NATIONAL ZOO & AQUARIUM MONTH
                                                                                      Look for a full month of activities soon!
EARTH DAY - PARTY FOR THE PLANET
Noon-4:30pm                   April 21           Sunset Zoo                           SPLASH OF SCIENCE      FREE
Celebrate the natural world and its amazing animals with a                            Noon Fridays          June 1-Aug. 10 Blue Earth Plaza
Zoo full of family-friendly activities.                                               Enjoy a 10 minute science demonstration from the Flint Hills
                                                                                      Discovery Center education team while you picnic and splash!
WILDWOOD ADVENTURES YOUTH CHALLENGE                                                   For all ages, every Friday.
2-5pm              April 22              Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park
This new event will be full of adventure with an obstacle                             FRIENDS OF SUNSET ZOO’S KIDS FREE DAY
course challenge. More geared toward ages 5-14 years.                                 9:30am-4pm            June 2         Sunset Zoo
                                                                                      Children visit free with a paid adult’s admission.
BUTTERFLY RELEASE PARTY
Noon-5pm                      April 29           Discovery Center                     FRIENDS OF SUNSET ZOO’S WINE IN THE WILD
Join us as we release our butterflies into the wild at 2pm.                           5:30pm VIP;7pm gen.   June 2         Sunset Zoo
Insect activities run all day. Regular admission rates apply.                         An evening fundraiser in support of Sunset Zoo. Enjoy wine
                                                                                      and food pairing stations throughout the park. Tickets go on

MAY                                                                                   sale at noon April 30.

                                                                                      8-LEG ADVENTURE POP UP EVENT
                                                                                      10am-3pm              June 9         Discovery Center
LITTLE APPLE PEDAL: CELEBRATING BIKE MONTH                                            Explore the creepy crawly world of spiders at this remarkable
2-4pm                         May 6       Linear Trail, starting at Plaza West        interactive pop-up exhibit. Encounter live animals, dance
Bike rodeo, family-friendly slow ride, bike safety with RCPD,                         like a spider, sense the world like a spider, and even eat like
helmets for all kids. Pre-registration required. T-shirt                              a spider. This is an all-ages event. General admission rates
included! 7-mile slow ride on Linear Trail (stopping at                               apply.
Westside Market for healthy snacks). Back from 2017... Bike
Swap! (Sponsored by The Pathfinder)
                                                                                      8-LEG ADVENTURE: WOLF SPIDER NIGHT WALK
BE THE DINOSAUR EXHIBIT OPENING                                                       8:30-10:30pm          June 8 & 9     Discovery Center
10am-5pm             May 12-September 3                   Discovery Center            See and handle real spiders, then head out on a night walk
Come see what the life of a dinosaur was like! Be the Dinosaur                        with a headlamp to find, catch, and release wolf spiders.
is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game                             Creepy, crawly fun for the entire family! Two dates available.
technology and traditional exhibits, featuring full-size dino                         Pre-registration is required.
bones, a paleontology field station, a Safari Jeep and more! [                   4]
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EVENTS                                                                                                                    MHKPRD.com/Events

FAMILY FUN MOVIE NIGHT                                                                         JUST TRI IT YOUTH AND ADULT TRIATHLON
7pm-11pm                   June 16                  City Park
Vendors, bouncy houses, and a movie!                                                           Aug. 11 Watch for more Infomation!

FATHER’S DAY AT SUNSET ZOO                                                                     PETPOOLOOZA
9:30am-5pm                 June 17                  Sunset Zoo                                 1-4pm                 Aug. 12         CiCo Pool
Fathers visit free with a paid child’s admission.                                              Bring your furry friends to cool off on the last day of the
                                                                                               season at CiCo Pool. Admission is a $2 suggested donation to
SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA FREE                                                                      benefit T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter.
6am & 8pm                  June 21                  Discovery Center
Celebrate the start of summer with sunrise yoga on the
rooftop terrace and sunset yoga at Blue Earth Plaza.                                           SCIENCE ON THE TERRACE: ASTRONOMY VIEWING NIGHT
                                                                                               9-11pm                Aug. 17         Discovery Center & Sunset Zoo
SCIENCE ON THE TERRACE: FROM DINOS TO BIRDS                                        FREE        We welcome K-State Professor Chris Sorensen who will lead
7-9pm                      June 22                  Discovery Center                           us in viewing the moon, the planets, and the stars through 8”
Do dinosaurs still walk the earth? Actually, they fly! See                                     reflecting and 4” refracting telescopes. Guests are welcome to
the feathered descendants of ancient dinos during this live
                                                                                               bring their own telescopes. This is a FREE all-ages event. No
animal program from the Milford Nature Center. This is an
all-ages event. No registration is required.                                                   registration is required.

                                                                                               BREW AT THE ZOO
JULY            All facilities will be open July 4th. Visit each location for times.
                                                                                               3pm VIP; 5pm general Aug. 18          Sunset Zoo
                                                                                               A fundraiser in support of Sunset Zoo; enjoy a casual evening
                                                                                               of great beer, food and music. Tickets will go on sale in July.
NATIONAL PARKS & REC MONTH                                                                     See SunsetZoo.Com for more info.
Look for a full month of activities soon!

                                                                                               RETRO GAMING NIGHT
KIDS FREE DAY AT SUNSET ZOO                                                                    TBA                   Aug. 24         Discovery Center
9:30am-5pm                 July 3                   Sunset Zoo                                 Time to get retro with classic gaming stations, video game
Children visit free with a paid adult’s admission.
                                                                                               tournament, computer science showcase and more!

LITTLE APPLE PADDLE
9am-1pm                    July 14
                                Boat Ramp at Linear Park Trailhead                             WILDCAT WEEK
Paddle the Kansas River in a canoe or kayak. Spots are                                         10am-5pm              Aug. 26-Sept. 1 Discovery Center
limited. Pre-registration required.                                                            Kick off the start of another Wildcat football season with
                                                                                               Sunset Zoo and the Discovery Center. KSU faculty, staff and
SCIENCE ON THE TERRACE: ASTRONOMY VIEWING NIGHT                                                students receive discounted admission all week.
9-11pm                     July 20                  Discovery Center
We welcome K-State Professor Chris Sorensen who will lead
us in viewing the moon, the planets, and the stars through 8”                                  SCIENCE ON TAP     FREE
reflecting and 4” refracting telescopes. Guests are welcome                                    7pm                   Aug. 29         Tallgrass Tap House
to bring their own telescopes. This is a FREE all-ages event. No                               Enjoy science in a fun and engaging way with this interactive
registration is required.                                                                      program presented by Sunset Zoo at Manhattan’s Tallgrass
                                                                                               Tap House. Program starts at 7pm but be sure to arrive early
NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY                                                                     to grab dinner and drinks. This event is part of Sunset Zoo’s
10am-5pm                   July 28                  Discovery Center                           Behind the Science initiative.
Dust off your boots, grab your hat and gather the family;
it’s time to celebrate the American Cowboy at the Flint Hills
Discovery Center. General admission rates apply.
                                                                                                  For a complete list of events,
AUGUST                                                                                             visit MHKPRD.com/Events
WATER SAFARI
Noon-4:30pm                Aug. 4                   Sunset Zoo
Take a Water Safari through Sunset Zoo featuring a Zoo full
of activities with Konza Rotary’s Water Matters Day. Children
visit free with a paid adult admission.                      [                            5]
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SUMMER CAMPS                                                                                               MHKPRD.com/Register

We are committed to providing exciting camper experiences with an emphasis on safety, convenience and education in a fun
setting. Our staff are well-trained, knowledgable and have a desire to provide exceptional service. All staff hired have been
through a criminal background check and follow safety procedures such as daily check-in and check-out of participants.
Enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for all camps, and campers will receive a confirmation of enrollment
by email. Each campsite has specific paperwork that must be completed prior to attendance. Please note the refund policy that
is specific to each program at the time of registration.

                                                                        WEEKLY
                                                                        OPTIONS
Explore the wonderful world of animals through Sunset Zoo’s weekly camp
adventures! Each morning, campers enjoy live animal presentations and science-
oriented lessons. In the afternoon, activities include games and themed videos.
Visits to zoo exhibits, animal encounters and behind-the-scenes explorations
round out each week. Camps are taught by Zoo staff trained in child development.
Student can attend half-day or full-day each week. Snacks provided. Full-day
registrants must bring a sack lunch. More info at SunsetZoo.com/Summer.

Weekly         Half-day camp, $75/FOSZ member, $85/non-member
Fee:           Full-day camp, $115/FOSZ member, $125/non-member
Times:         Half-day camp, 7:30am-12:15pm; Full-day camp, 7:30am-5:30pm

ANIMAL CRACKERS CAMP                                  SUMMER SAFARI CAMP                                 NATURE NAVIGATORS CAMP
High-energy activities interspersed                   Campers will connect with the                      Campers will explore their
with downtime every day. Live                         natural world through activities                   surroundings through nature hikes,
animal interactions, Zoo tours, crafts,               including crafts, stories, games, live             Zoo tours, science-based projects,
games, and storytimes.                                animal interactions, projects, Zoo                 group games, live animal encounters,
                                                      tours, and nature hikes.                           and field trips.
Activity #:    280140
Location:      Sunset Zoo                              Activity #: 280240                                Activity #: 280340
Ages:          5-7 (must have completed                Location:      Sunset Zoo                         Location:      Sunset Zoo
               kindergarten)                           Ages:          8-9                                Ages:          10-12
                    SESSIONS                                                   SESSIONS                                        SESSIONS
Seeking Nature              May 29-June 1              Jr. Explorer Training          May 29-June 1      Outdoor Adventure                May 29-June 1
Zoo Traveler                June 4-June 8              Passport to the Zoo            June 4-June 8      Expedition Zoo                   June 4-June 8
Tadpole Training            June 11-June 15            Jump into Action               June 11-June 15    Toadally Tumultuous              June 11-June 15
You and the Environment     June 18-June 22            Leave No Trace                 June 18-June 22    Environmental Advocate           June 18-June 22
Flower Power                June 25-June 29            Butterfly Bash                 June 25-June 29    Pollinator Pallooza              June 25-June 29
Eastern Animal Efforts      July 2, 3, 5 & 6           Asian Action                   July 2, 3, 5 & 6   Wildlife SOS                     July 2, 3, 5 & 6
Unseen World                July 9-July 13             Under the Surface              July 9-July 13     Subterranean Universe            July 9-July 13
Trash to Treasure           July 16-July 20            Sprucing-up Scraps             July 16-July 20    Renewing Rubbish                 July 16-July 20
Wild Ways                   July 23-July 27            Creature Conduct               July 23-July 27    Beast Behaviors                  July 23-July 27
Keeping-up with Kansas      July 30-Aug 3              Science in our State           July 30-Aug 3      Regional Research                July 30-Aug 3
Environment
                                                       Zookeeper for a Day            Aug 6-Aug 10       Animal Husbandry 101             Aug 6-Aug 10
Critter Care                Aug 6-Aug 10

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SUMMER CAMPS                                                                                                      MHKPRD.com/Register

                                                                                DAILY                                                           MONTHLY
                                                                               OPTIONS                                                          OPTIONS
Experience the Flint Hills and the world like never before! Choose a
half-day or full-day session. Many programs will focus on STEM —
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics — as they apply
to the Flint Hills. Choose from half-day or full-day sessions. Snacks
provided. Full-day registrants must bring a sack lunch. Forms
available at FlintHillsDiscovery.org/Summer.

ADVENTURE CAMP
Activity #:      250240
Daily Fee:       Half-day camps (7:30am-12:15pm): $14/FHDC member; $16/non-member                   LITTLE APPLE DAY CAMP
                 Full-day camps (7:30am-5:30pm): $26/FHDC member; $28/non-member                    Kids who have completed kindergarten through
Location:        Flint Hills Discovery Center                                                       7th grade as of May 2018 will enjoy a summer
Grades:          Students entering grades 1-6 in Fall 2018                                          full of arts, crafts, games, swimming, special
                                                                                                    events and excursions at this KDHE-licensed
   ENTERING GRADES 1-3 SESSIONS                              ENTERING GRADES 4-6 SESSIONS
                                                                                                    day camp. Snacks are provided, and lunch is
WEEK THEME: DIVE INTO DINOSAURS                    WEEK THEME: DIVE INTO DINOSAURS
                                                                                                    provided by USD 383. Attendees may take
 The Time of the Giants            June 4           Geologic Time                       June 11     swimming lessons for an additional fee. Learn
 Flying with the Ancients          June 5           Pterosaurs                          June 12     more at MHKPRD.com/LADC.
 Beasts of the Water               June 6           Aquatic Monsters                    June 13
 Plant Eaters                      June 7           Herbivores of Ancient Earth         June 14     Activity #:    210135
 Meat Eaters                       June 8           Carnivores of Ancient Earth         June 15     Session Fee Session 1 (June 4-29): $505
                                                                                                    & Dates:    Mini Session (July 2-6, excluding July 4): $100
WEEK THEME: SCIENCE ALIVE                          WEEK THEME: SCIENCE ALIVE                                    Session 2 (July 9-Aug 3): $505
                                                                                                                Trips, activity fees, snacks and lunch included.
 Furry Friends                     July 2           Mammal Life                         July 9                  Sign up for one, two or all three!
 Chemical Reactions                July 3           Chemicals and Reactions             July 10     Time:          7:30am-5:30pm
 NO CAMP - HOLIDAY                 July 4           The Power of Light                  July 11     Deadline:      Registration packet due May 11th
 The Light Moves                   July 5           Living with Cells                   July 12     Location:      Wefald Pavilion, City Park
 All About Biology                 July 6           Geology Rocks                       July 13     Limits:        130 each for Sessions 1 & 2; 130 for Mini Session
WEEK THEME: PRAIRIE KEEPERS                        WEEK THEME: PRAIRIE KEEPERS                      Ages:          K-7 (must have completed kindergarten)
 Saving Energy                     July 30          Sternberg Museum of Natural History Aug. 6
 Track Your Trash                  July 31          Trash Impacts                         Aug. 7    SWIMMING LESSONS FOR DAY CAMP PARTICIPANTS
 Wildflower Wednesday              Aug. 1           Wildflower Wednesday                  Aug. 8    Activity #:    210112 (Session 1)
 Prairie Mammals                   Aug. 2           Tallgrass Mammals                     Aug. 9                   210212 (Session 2)
                                                                                                                   210312 (Session 3)
 Feathered Friends                 Aug. 3           Birds of the Flint Hills              Aug. 10
                                                                                                    Fee:           $35/session
                                                                                                    Time:          9-9:30am
                                                                                                    Dates:         Session 1: June 12-22
                                                                                                                   Session 2: July 3-13
                                                                                                                   Session 3: July 17-27
                                                                                                    Location:      City Pool
                                                                                                    Ages:          5+ (enrolled in Little Apple Day Camp)

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION                                                                                                                      Ages 2-6
PRESCHOOLERS IN THE FLINT HILLS                      KINDERCUBS                                             ZOOFARI TAILS STORYTIMES               FREE
Preschool-age children begin                         Children explore Sunset Zoo through                    Slither into reading with Sunset Zoo
discovering the wonder of the Flint                  games, guided experiences with                         and the Manhattan Public Library.
Hills where they live, but look beyond               live animals and crafts. Participants                  All storytimes include unique animal
the city limits in their exploration.                go outside every session; dress                        artifacts, and some storytimes will
Every session includes a storytime,                  accordingly. Pre-registration required.                present a live animal! Pre-registration
snack and themed craft or activity.                                                                         not required.
                                                     Activity #:     280540
Pre-registration required.                                                                                  Fee:           FREE
                                                     Limits:         Minimum, 3; maximum, 12
 Activity #:       250740                                                                                   Time:          Saturdays, 10am
                                                     Fee:            $7/FOSZ member; $8/non-member
 Limits:           Minimum 5, maximum 12                                                                    Dates &        April 28, Sunset Zoo
                                                     Time:           Saturdays, 9:30-10:45am
 Fee:              $7/ FHDC member; $9, non-member                                                          Locations:     May 26, Manhattan Public Library
                                                     Location:       Sunset Zoo                                            June 23, Manhattan Public Library
 Time:             Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am
                                                     Ages:           3-5                                                   July 28, Manhattan Public Library
 Location:         Flint Hills Discovery Center                                                                            Aug. 25, Sunset Zoo
                                                                           SESSIONS
 Ages:             3-5                                                                                      Ages:          2-6
                                                     Ambitious Amphibians               June 9
                         SESSIONS
 The Legend of Johnny Kaw              May 1
                                                     Reptile Mania                      June 16             TALL & SMALL POTTERY
                                                     Happy Herbivores                   June 23             Start your little one’s artistic career off
 Dinosaur Friends                      May 15
                                                     Curious About Carnivores           June 30             with this great class where they will
 Dino Tracks                           June 19
                                                     Summer’s Creepy Crawlies           July 14             learn the basics while getting some
 Be a Dinosaur                         July 17                                                              quality family time!
                                                     The Big Cats                       July 21
 Fossil Fun                            Aug. 21
                                                     Furry & Fabulous                   July 28              Activity #:   210130
PRAIRIE DOG PRESCHOOL                                                                                        Fee:          $20/session
Families will explore Sunset Zoo
                                                     TALLGRASS TALES            FREE                         Time:         Mondays, 6-7pm
through games, guided experiences
                                                     Tallgrass Tales is a unique program                     Dates:        Session 1: June 4-25
with live animals and crafts.                                                                                              Session 2: July 9-30
                                                     that uses storytelling to connect the
Participants go outside every session;
                                                     youngest residents of our community                     Location:     Community House
dress accordingly. Pre-registration
                                                     to the rich culture and ecology of the                  Ages:         3-5 with a parent
required.
                                                     Flint Hills. Each session is the first
 Activity #:       280440
                                                     Friday of the month and features                       PRE-BALLET
                                                     a different story. Registration not                    Pre-ballet classes help children develop
 Limits:           Minimum, 3; maximum, 10
                                                     required.                                              and improve their poise, flexibility,
 Fee:              $7/FOSZ member; $8/non-member
                                                     Fee:            FREE                                   grace, self-discipline and posture.
 Time:             Saturdays, 9:30-10:45am
                                                                                                            Introduction to basic ballet technique
 Location:         Sunset Zoo                        Time:           Fridays, 10:30-11am
                                                                                                            and vocabulary. Ballet slippers or socks
 Ages:             2-3 with an adult                 Location:       Flint Hills Discovery Center
                                                                                                            may be worn for this class. Instructors
                      SESSIONS                       Ages:           2-6
                                                                                                            will give further information about
 Transforming Amphibians               June 9                              SESSIONS                         proper attire at the first class meeting.
 Reptile Mania                         June 16       What’s Up                                    May 4
                                                                                                             Activity #:   210132
 The Plant Eaters                      June 23       The Lorax                                    June 1
                                                                                                             Limits:       Minimum, 4; Max, 14
 The Meat Eaters                       June 30       Dinosaur Roar                                July 6
                                                                                                             Fee:          $55
 Going Buggy                           July 14       The Salamander Room                          Aug. 3
                                                                                                             Time:         Tues OR Thurs, 6:30-7:15pm
 Terrific Tigers                       July 21       The Foolish Tortoise                         Sept. 7
                                                                                                             Dates:        June 12-Aug. 2
 M is for Mammals                      July 28
                                                                                                             Location:     Roundhouse, City Park
                                                                                                             Ages:         3-4

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ACTIVITY GUIDE Summer 2018 - DOUGLASS - Manhattan Parks and Rec, KS
EARLY CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES                                                                                           Ages 2-6

                            EARLY CHILDHOOD SPORTS
VOLUNTEER                   Learn the basics from each of these introductory sports.

 COACHES                     MHS SOCCER CAMP                                       YOUTH OPTIMIST T-BALL

 NEEDED
                             We are partnering with the MHS                        Season consists of seven games.
                             soccer program to offer this                          Activity #:   210147
                             introduction to soccer camp.                          Deadline:     April 15
Volunteers are needed to                                                           Fee:          $35
                              Activity #:    210141
 coach a variety of youth     Deadline:      July 17                               Dates:        M-Th, June 4-July 26
sports teams year-round.      Fee:           $60                                   Ages:         5-6 (players must have completed
                                                                                                 kindergarten)
      Apply online!           Times:         9-10am or 10-11am
                              Dates:         TBD
  MHKPRD.com/Volunteer                                                             TENNIS CLINIC
                              Location:      Bishop Stadium, CiCo Park             A great way for children to get
                              Ages:          4-6                                   an introduction or continued
                                                                                   development through USTA Quick
                             MICROSOCCER                                           Start Tennis. Instructed by Body First.
                             An hour of fun practices, games and
                             friendly competition. Learn the game,                 Activity #:   210107
                             make friends and practice skills.                     Deadline:     May 13
                              Activity #:    210139                                Fee:          $30
                              Deadline:      May 13                                Time:         Ages 4-5: T/Th, 8:30-9:00am
                              Fee:           $45                                                 Ages 6-8: T/Th, 9:00-10:00am
                                                                                                 Ages 9-10: T/Th, 10:00-11:00am
                              Time:          Ages 4-5: M/W, 6:45-7:45pm                          Ages 11-18: M/W, 9:00-10:00am
                                             Ages 4-5: T/Th, 6:45-7:45pm
                                             Ages 6-7: M/W, 5:30-6:30pm            Dates:        June 4-June 29
                                             Ages 6-7: T/Th, 5:30-6:30pm           Location:     City Park Tennis Courts
                              Dates:         May 30-June 19                        Ages:         4-18
                              Location:      Anneberg Soccer Complex
                              Ages:          4-7                                   YOUTH START SMART T-BALL
                                                                                   Program of the National Alliance for
                              BRITISH SOCCER CAMP                                  Youth Sports (NAYS). This program
                              Camp teaches foot skills, technical                  teaches basic motor skills necessary to
                              drills, tactical practices, freestyle                play organized sports while spending
                              soccer, small-sided games and coached                quality time working one-on-one with
                              scrimmages. Link on youth sports pg.                 their parents.
                               Activity #:    Register through Challenger Sports   Activity #:   110143
                               Deadline:      Session 1: May 19                    Deadline:     May 27
                                              Session 2: July 6                    Fee:          $40
                               Fee:           $85                                  Time:         9:00am, 10:15am
                               Time:          8:15-9:15am                          Dates:        Saturdays, June16-July 28
                               Dates:         Session 1: (May 29-June 1)                         (excluding July 7)
                                              Session 2: (July 16-July 20)         Location:     TBD
                               Location:      Anneberg Park                        Ages:         3-5
                               Ages:          3-14

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ACTIVITY GUIDE Summer 2018 - DOUGLASS - Manhattan Parks and Rec, KS
YOUTH SPORTS                                                                                          MHKPRD.com/Register
FALL CHEERLEADING                                  SOFTBALL/BASEBALL                                TENNIS CLINIC
Squads practice and cheer at flag                  Activity #:    Softball: 210145                  A great way for children to get
football games.                                                   Baseball: 210143                  an introduction or continued
                                                   Deadline:      April 15                          development through USTA Quick
Activity #:   310102
                                                                                                    Start Tennis. Instructed by Body First.
Deadline:     Aug. 12                              Fee:           $35
Fee:          $35                                  Dates:         Games begin June 4-July 26         Activity #:     210107
Dates:        Games begin Sept. 10-Nov. 4          Grades:        1-12                               Deadline:       May 13
                                                                  1st grade: Coach pitch BB/SB
Grades:       1/2, 3/4, 5/6                                                                          Fee:            $50, ages 7+; $30, ages 4-6
                                                                  2nd grade: Machine pitch BB/SB
                                                                  3rd grade +: Player pitch BB/SB    Time:           Ages: 4-5 (Pre-K): T/Th, 8:30-9am
FALL FLAG FOOTBALL                                                                                                   Ages 6-8 (Red Ball): T/Th, 9-10am
You’ll learn basic skills in all aspects                                                                             Ages 9-10 (Orange Ball): T/Th, 10-11am
of the game, including offense,
                                                   MHS SOCCER CAMP                                                   Ages 11-18 (Jr. Tennis): M/W, 9-10am
                                                   We are partnering with the MHS
defense, ball handling and basic plays.                                                              Dates:          June 5-30
                                                   soccer program to offer this
Mouthpieces and pants or shorts with                                                                 Location:       City Park Tennis Courts
                                                   introduction to soccer camp.
no pockets recommended.                                                                              Ages:           4-18
Activity #:   310155                                Activity #:   210141
Deadline:     Aug. 12                               Deadline:     July 14
Fee:          $35                                   Fee:          $80                               MHS SPORTS CAMPS
                                                    Time:         6-8pm                             Learn the fundamentals during these
Dates:        Games begin Sept. 10-Nov. 4
                                                    Dates:        Aug. 7-10                         four-day camps. Fee: $50/camp. All
Grades:       1/2, 3/4, 5/6
                                                                                                    camps take place at Manhattan High
                                                    Location:     Bishop Stadium, CiCo Park
FALL SOCCER                                         Ages:         7-14
                                                                                                    West Campus.
Youth soccer is a popular choice for
kids who want to be active and learn to                                                                             VOLLEYBALL CAMP
develop their skills as a soccer player.
                                                   LITTLE VOLLEY ACADEMY                            Activity #:      210152
                                                   Basic volleyball skills taught by Annie          Deadline:        May 27
Shinguards required.
                                                   Cook, former Virginia Tech volleyball
                                                                                                    Time:            11am-1pm
Activity #:   310140                               player. Knee pads recommended.
                                                                                                    Dates:           TBD
Deadline:     Aug. 12
                                                    Activity #:     210146                          Grades:          Must have completed grades 2-5
Fee:          $35
                                                    Deadline:       Session 1: June 15
Dates:        Games begin Sept. 10-Nov. 2
                                                                    Session 2: July 20                             GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
Location:     Anneberg Soccer Complex & Griffith
                                                    Fee:            $50                             Activity #:      Grades 3-5: 210151-05
              Park
                                                    Dates:          Session 1: June 18-21                            Grades 6-7: 210151-07
Grades:       K, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
                                                                    Session 2: July 23-26           Deadline:        June 17
FALL VOLLEYBALL                                     Location:       Community House                 Time:            Grades 3-5: 10am-Noon
Learn to serve the ball, proper                     Grades:         K-2 & 3-5                                        Grades 6-7: 1-3pm
footwork and how to bump, set                                                                       Dates:           TBD
and spike the volleyball. Knee pads                          SESSION 1 & 2 DAYS AND TIMES
                                                                                                    Grades:          3-5, 6-7
suggested.                                         Session 1:      July 23-26, 9-10:30am
                                                   K-2 grade                                                     BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
Activity #:   310152
                                                   Session 1:      July 23-26, 10:30am-Noon          Activity #:      210151-01
Deadline:     Aug. 12
                                                   3-5 grade
Fee:          $35                                                                                    Deadline:        June 17
                                                   Session 2:      June 18-21, 9-10:30am
Dates:        Games begin Sept. 16-Nov. 4          K-2 grade                                         Time:            9-11:30am
Location:     MHS West Campus                      Session 2:      June 18-21, 10:30am-Noon          Dates:           TBD
Grades:       4, 5, 6                              3-5 grade                                         Grades:          3-6

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TRAILS                                                                                      MHKPRD.com/Trails

                                                                                            HOW ARE
                                                                                            WE DOING?
                                                                                                We would love your
                                                                                                 feedback on the
                                                                                                  activity guide!
                                                                                             - Do you access it mostly online or
                                                                                             do you enjoy having the hard copy?
                                                                                             - Would you rather see this
                                                                                             information on social media?
                         As the Assistant Director, I lead park planning efforts
                                                                                             - What else would you like to see
                         and help manage many of the park improvement projects               included in our guide?
                         throughout the City. I am excited about the Park at Lee
                         Mill Heights Master Plan that we completed in Spring                    Keep an eye out on our
                         2018 with assistance from the National Park Service. This           Facebook page for a survey link.
                         plan sets forth a vision for the 93-acre prairie park. We
                         are moving straight into design for the first phases of park            MHKPRD.com/Survey
                         development which will include work at the Loma Ridge
                         entrance and along Miller Parkway. Expect to see those
                         projects taking shape later this year.

                         We have also been working with K-State landscape
architecture students on the Warner Park Master Plan. Planning will continue
through the summer, building upon their ideas. We are also working to finalize an
update to the City Park Master Plan. The plan started a couple years ago but was
put on hold as we explored broader recreation questions like community tennis
facilities and indoor aquatics. I am excited to see the results of both of these plans.

Finally, we have partnered with the Flint Hills MPO to plan the future of trails in
Manhattan. The Rec and Trails sales tax, passed by voters in November 2017, sets
aside money to build trails and sidewalks throughout the community. Our goal is
to make MHK an easier place to walk and bike. Watch for opportunities to provide
input on all of these exciting plans.

WYATT THOMPSON
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
www.mhkprd.com

                                                                                           ANIMAL SHELTER
                                                                                             OPEN HOUSE
                                                                                          HAPPENING IN APRIL!
                                                                                                Watch for
                                                                                             more information!
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES                                                                        MHKPRD.com/Register
2-D ART                                      JEWELRY                                   READING ACROSS AMERICA
Learn several 2-dimensional art forms        Make cool jewelry with beads,             This program is for students who need
such as drawing, painting, printmaking       macrame and wire. Materials provided.     to improve their language arts and
and collage. Materials provided.             Activity #:   210730                      reading skills. Students work in small
                                                                                       groups with a retired teacher and aides
 Activity #:   210330                        Fee:          $20/session
                                                                                       from KSU or the community. For more
 Fee:          $20/session                   Time:         Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm
                                                                                       contact Marianne Cullers: rcullers1@
 Time:         Ages 5-6: 10:30-11:30am Mon   Dates:        Session 1: June 5-26
                                                                                       cox.net or (785) 539-6736.
               Ages 7-9: 1-2pm Mon                         Session 2: July 10-31
               Ages 10-17: 2-3pm Mon         Location:     Community House             Class Limit: 20 Students who are leaving K-4th
 Dates:        Session 1: June 4-25          Ages:         8-17                                     grades.
               Session 2: July 9-30                                                    Fee:          Free
 Location:     Community House               PAINTING                                  Dates:        July 2-27 Mon., Tues. & Thurs.
 Ages:         5-17                          Learn basic painting techniques
                                                                                       Time:         1-4pm
                                             using water-based media. Materials
3-D ART                                      provided.
                                                                                       MATH AROUND MANHATTAN
Learn sculpting techniques such as           Activity #:   210830                      This program is for students who need
paper mache, clay and assemblage             Fee:          $20/session                 to improve their math skills. Students
while forming 3-dimensional art.             Time:         Wednesdays, 1-2pm           will work 1-1 with a KSU tutor, retired
Materials provided.                                                                    teacher, or community member.
                                             Dates:        Session 1: June 6-27
Activity #:    210930                                      Session 2: July 11-Aug. 1   For more contact Marianne Cullers:
Fee:           $20/session                   Location:     Community House             rcullers1@cox.net or (785) 539-6736.

Time:          Thursdays, 9:30-10:45am       Ages:         10-17                       Class Limit: 20 Students who are leaving K-4th
Dates:         Session 1: June 7-28                                                                 grades.
               Session 2: July 12-Aug. 2     PRINTMAKING                               Fee:          Free
Location:      Community House               Learn to create stamps, reliefs, lino     Dates:        July 11, 18, 25 Wed. only
                                             cuts and other prints for use in
Ages:          8-17                                                                    Time:         1-4pm
                                             artwork. Materials provided.
YOUTH POTTERY                                Activity #:   210630
Learn basic hand-building techniques
                                             Fee:          $20/session
as well as glazing your clay art to take
                                             Time:         Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm
home.
                                             Dates:        Session 1: June 5-26
Activity #:    210130                                      Session 2: July 10-31
Fee:           $20/session                   Location:     Community House
Time:          Ages 7-9: 9:30-10:30am, Tu    Ages:         8-17
               Ages 7-9: 11am-Noon, Tu                                                 TEAM POTTERY
               Ages 7-17: 6-7pm, W           COLLAGE                                   Work together as a team with your
               Ages 10-17: 10:30am-Noon, W   We will be using mixed media,             older kiddos to create unique and
               Ages 10-17: 1:30-3pm, Th      magazines, and decoupage to create        creative pieces using basic pottery
Dates:         Session 1: June 5-28          interesting and unique artwork.           techniques!
               Session 2: July 10-Aug. 2
                                             Activity #:   210330                      Activity #:   210230
Location:      Community House
                                             Fee:          $20/session                 Fee:          $20/session; include additional
Ages:          7-17
                                             Time:         Thursdays, 11am-noon                      children for $10 each
                                             Dates:        Session 1: June 7-28        Time:         Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm
                                                           Session 2: July 12-Aug. 2   Dates:        June 6-Aug. 1
                                             Location:     Community House             Location:     Community House
                                             Ages:         8-17                        Ages:         6+

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ARTS                                                                                   MHKPRD.com/Register
BEGINNING BALLET                           BEGINNING HIP HOP
Emphasis in technique, barre work          Introduction to the basic concepts,           JUNIOR MUSICAL (Grades K-6)
and choreography, as well as ballet        techniques and choreography of hip
vocabulary. Students will develop and      hop dance and culture. Wear tennis
improve their poise, flexibility, grace,   shoes and socks.
self-discipline, and posture. Ballet
                                            Activity #:   210132
slippers are required.
                                            Limits:       Minimum, 4; Max, 14
 Activity #:   210132                       Fee:          $55
 Limits:       Minimum, 4; Max, 14          Time:         Mondays, 6:30-7:15pm          Fee: $45
                                                                                        Location: Rehearsals and
 Fee:          $55                          Dates:        June 11-July 30
                                                                                        performances are in Nichols
 Time:         Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15pm        Location:     Roundhouse, City Park
                                                                                        Hall on K-State’s campus.
 Dates:        June 12-July31               Ages:         5-8                           Auditions/Rehearsals:
 Location:     Roundhouse, City Park                                                    June 4-July 5 (Mon-Fri)
 Ages:         5-8                         DANCE SQUAD                                  9am-Noon
                                           Incorporates various dance styles (hip       Performance:
BEGINNING TAP                              hop, jazz, contemporary) with basic          July 5-7, 7pm
Beginning Tap introduces students to       tumbling, pom-pom and cheer. Wear            Director: David Ollington
basic steps of tap. Wear tap shoes.        tennis shoes.

 Activity #:   210132                       Activity #:   210132                       SENIOR MUSICAL (Grades 7-12)
 Limits:       Minimum, 4; Max, 14          Limits:       Minimum, 4; Max, 14
 Fee:          $55                          Fee:          $65, includes pom-poms
 Time:         Thursdays, 7:30-8:15pm       Time:         Mondays, 7:30-8:15pm
 Dates:        June 14-Aug. 2               Dates:        June 11-July 30
 Location:     Roundhouse, City Park        Location:     Roundhouse, City Park
                                                                                                                                 Fee: $65usical
 Ages:         5-8                          Ages:         5-8                                                                 The M
                                                                                                            Location: Rehearsals      and
                                                                                                          performances
                                                                                                         Grades: 7-12       are in Nichols
                                                                                                              Hall on K-State’s campus.
                                                                                                         Location: All rehearsals and performances
                                                                                                         will take Auditions:    Monday,
                                                                                                                   place in Nichols Hall on the K-State
                                                                    Summer and                           campus.
                                                                                                                     June 4 from 1-4pm
                                                                                                           *More infoJune
                                                                                                                      about4 callbacks will1:00-4:00 PM
                                                                   Fall Family Day                       Auditions:          (Monday),
                                                                                                               be available June 4 at 8pm*
                                                                                                         Performances: July 19-21, 7:00 PM
                                                                                                                       Performance:
                                                                    information                                       July 19-21, 7pm
                                                                                                         Director: Danie Myers-Bowman

                                                                    COMING                                           Director:
                                                                                                         Visit mhkprd.com       Daniel
                                                                                                                          for more
                                                                                                                      Myers-Bowman
                                                                                                                                   information.

                                                                     SOON!           For more information on the Youth Musicals
                                                                                     please visit www.MHKprd.com/musical

MANHATTAN MUNICIPAL BAND SCHEDULE
Special Performances ALL PERFORMANCES ARE AT CITY PARK UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Monday, May 28 at 9:30am - Sunset Cemetery            Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30pm       Wednesday, July 4 at 6:30pm
Monday, May 28 at 7:30pm                              Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30pm       Tuesday, July 10 at 7:30pm
Tuesday, June 5 at 7:30pm                             Tuesday, June 26 at 7:30pm       Tuesday, July 17 at 7:30pm

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ADULT SPORTS & ACTIVITIES                                                                                                                         18+
MEN’S FALL WEEKLY SOFTBALL                      MEN’S 6-ON-6 SOCCER                                       ADULT POTTERY
Activity #:   320111                             Activity #:     220114                                   Activity #:   220120
Deadline:     July 27                            Deadline:       May 25                                   Fee:          $55
Fee:          $170/team                          Fee:            $375/team                                Time:         6-8:30pm Tues; 1-3:30pm Wed;
Dates:        Aug. 20-Oct. 5                     Dates:          June 18-July 26                                        6-8:30pm Thurs
              Weekly Mondays, Tuesdays,          Location:       Anneberg Soccer Complex                  Dates:        June 5-Aug. 2
              Wednesdays or Thursdays                                                                     Location:     Community House
Location:     Twin Oaks Sports Complex

WOMEN’S FALL SOFTBALL
Activity #:
Deadline:
              320111
              July 27
                                                DOUGLASS CENTER                                                         SUMMER FITNESS SESSION:
                                                                                                                        June 2-July 26
                                                At Douglass Community Recreation Center you’ll find we encourage you to keep your
Fee:          $135/team                         body moving. We provide open gym time, pickleball, group fitness classes, and personal
Dates:        Aug. 28-Sept. 25                  training to help you maintain your fitness goals and be part of a community. This
Location:     Twin Oaks Sports Complex          summer, register for group fitness classes at $25 per class type, or drop in for only $4
                                                each class. Come out all summer long with the purchase of a Summer 2018 All Access
                                                Pass for only $75.00. For more information call (785) 587-2772 or visit Douglass Center
CO-REC FALL SOFTBALL                            at 900 Yuma St. Be sure to check out our Douglass Center Guide for more
Activity #:   320111                            details. Register online with activity code 223002.
Deadline:     July 27
Fee:          $170/team                          TOTAL BODY STRONG                 Mondays, 5:30-6:25pm
                                                                                                          MORNING BOOT CAMP Saturdays, 9-9:50am
                                                                                                          A complete full body workout with bear
Dates:        Aug. 19-Oct. 7: Weekly Sundays     A total body workout class that will help
                                                                                                          crawls, jumps squats, tire flips, and
Location:     Twin Oaks Sports Complex           you become stronger using your own body
                                                                                                          more challenges to push your limits
                                                 weight, along with a variety of equipment.
                                                                                                          with mother nature. Workouts will take

WOMEN’S FALL VOLLEYBALL                          VINYASA YOGA          Tuesdays, 5:30-6:25pm              place outdoors and sometimes, indoors.
                                                 A gentle series of movements that flow                   Workout gloves encouraged.
Activity #:   320113
                                                 together to ensure a fun flow for all skill
Deadline:     Aug. 3
                                                 levels.                                                  RISE YOGA      Saturdays, 10-10:50am
Fee:          $210/team                                                                                   A morning Vinyasa flow with a gentle
Dates:        Aug. 26-Oct. 25                    ZUMBA         Wednesdays, 5:30-6:25pm                    series of movements sequenced
Location:     Community House/City Auditorium    A dance fitness party with a contagious                  together to ensure a class with stability,
                                                 blend of Latin and International rhythms.                balance, and strength, and relaxation.

CO-REC FALL SAND VOLLEYBALL                      RELAX & RENEW             Thursdays, 5:30-6:25pm         DCRC PICKLEBALL
Activity #:   320113                             Yin and restorative yoga where you                       Pickleball is a cross between tennis,
                                                 practice active and passive yoga postures.               table tennis, and badminton but played
Deadline:     Aug. 3
                                                                                                          with wooden paddles and a plastic wiffle
Fee:          $45/team
                                                 PERSONAL TRAINING                                        ball. Come out and play a game or two!
Dates:        Aug. 19-Oct. 4                     Join us for one-on-one personal training
Location:     City Park                          with a certified personal trainer to assist               OPEN GYM - BASKETBALL
                                                 you in reaching your fitness goals. Initial               Monday-Friday: 1-5pm         Saturday: 12-4pm
CO-REC FALL KICKBALL                             Package of $75 must be purchased to                       Come out and work on your shot or
Activity #:   320118                             start. Initial package includes: 1 Fitness                play a game of basketball with some
Deadline:     Aug. 17                            Assessment, and 5 additional 1-hr training                friends. Please bring an extra pair of
Fee:          $165/team                          sessions. To complete an application,                     court shoes with no rocks/dirt on soles
Dates:        Sept. 6-Oct. 18                    contact: Mitzie Rojas - Rojas@cityofmhk.                  of shoes. We provide basketball for
Location:     Twin Oaks Sports Complex           com or call (785) 587-2773 for more info.                 you. No outside basketballs allowed.

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SENIOR SCENE 50+                                                                                                      MHKPRD.com/Register
We offer a variety of activities for persons 50 years of age and older. Younger spouses are welcome to join. Adult-age children may
accompany a parent on a space-available basis. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive a copy of our guide, please
call 785-587-2757. All mail-in registrations are processed in the order they are received from the post office. Be sure to sign up and
join in on the fun. Register online using Activity #: 130123 and 230123 Check the Senior Scene guide for prices and times.
                                                                      WALKING                                                                    WALKING
                                  TRIP                                                 DATE                        TRIP                                            DATE
                                                                       LIMIT                                                                      LIMIT
 Spring Fling - Registration opened in January!                              2        May 12      Guys and Dolls - Music Theatre, Wichita             1            July 1
 Peter Pan - Kauffman Theatre - Registration opened in                       1        May 13      Mystery Trip                                        3           July 21
 January!
                                                                                                  Wichita Mall and Casino                             3           Aug. 11
 Museum of World Treasure - Registration opened in January!                  3        May 26
                                                                                                  The Producer - MHT Theatre                          1           Aug.16
 Camelot - Great Plains Theatre, Abilene                                     1        June 17
                                                                                                  Royals Game, Kansas City                            2           Aug. 26
 Sister Act - New Theatre, Kansas City                                       1        June 24

     Walking limit key:			                            1=to and from bus			                      2=moderate walking			                       3=majority of trip is walking

WALK WITH EASE                                               FITNESS WITH ENELL                                           DOUGLASS CENTER FITNESS AREA
An exercise program designed and proven                      A fitness and flexibility training program                   The Douglass Community
to reduce pain and improve overall health.                   for older adults wanting to achieve a better                 Recreation Center Fitness Center
Includes health education, warm-up and                       quality of life through responsible, pain-free               is open 4 to 7pm Monday through
cool down exercises in addition to walking.                  movement. Intended to address the physical                   Friday is available free for residents
One-hour long sessions and offered three                     needs of people of all types of people.                      60 and older. Visit the Douglass
times per week for six weeks.                                Instructed by Enell Foerster.                                Center Annex, 901 Yuma St.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 EVENT SPONSORS
                                                                                                                                    Dear Friends of
      Action Pact                                       KXBZ 104.7                                                                  Manhattan Parks and
      AJ’s Pizza                                        Little Apple Optimist Club                                                  Recreation,
      Anderson Knight                                   Manhattan Cross Country Club
      Ballard’s Screen Printing                         Manhattan Fire Dept.                                                  Each year we ask the
      Bluestem Bistro                                   Manhattan Marlins                                                     community to help us
      Body First                                        Manhattan Running Company                                             support the many youth
      Civic Plus                                        Meritrust Credit Union                                                programs, community
      Commerce Bank                                     Nichols Chiropractic                                                  events, performances,
      Cox Bros. BBQ                                     Pathfinder                                                            and other offerings
      De Hart Plumbing Heating & Cooling                Riley County EMS                                                      we have in Parks and
      Dick’s Sporting Goods                             Riley County Police Dept.                                             Recreation. We would
      ESB Financial                                     Rotary Club                                 not be able to have the quality of services we have
      Eye Doctors                                       SMH Consultants                             without your help.
      Fort Riley MWR                                    State Farm – Josh Salman’s
      Friends of Tuttle Creek                           Texas Road House                            We thank those in the community who have
      Gillum Group                                      The Kansas Forest Service                   supported us this past year and we thank you for
      Greater Manhattan Community Foundation            Tuttle Creek State Park                     your continued partnership.
      Hayden Orthodontics                               US Corps of Engineers
      Hearing Doctors                                   Varsity Donuts                              If you are interested in sponsorship
      Howie’s Recycling                                 Water’s True Value                          opportunities please feel free to contact our office.
      Hy-Vee                                            Westside Market                             We look forward to a great summer season.
      Kansas State University Physical Activity and     Westview Community Church
         Nutrition Clinical Research Consortium         Wildcat Creek Fun & Fitness
      KSU Rec Services                                                                              RANDI CLIFFORD
                                                                                                    Director of Recreation
                                                                                                    www.mhkprd.com
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION MHKPRD.com/Register
We offer an extensive program for developmentally-disabled individuals who choose not to participate in the integrated
recreation program. The registration form for all special populations programming is available at MHKPRD.com or at the
Parks and Recreation office at 1101 Poyntz Ave. Check the guide online using Activity #: 240124 or call (785) 587-2757 to
find out more information and register for these activities.

COOKING CLASS     Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm
Cooking classes are hands on and
                                             ARTS & CRAFTS       Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm
                                             This semester we will continue to offer
                                                                                                            SPECIAL EVENTS
teach skills in basic preparation of         2-3 craft choices, a coloring table for
healthy, budget friendly recipes. Each
                                                                                                            OUTDOOR KARAOKE - JUNE 23
                                             “while you wait” and a specialty arts
                                                                                                            AJ’s Karaoke will be coming again.
month recipes follow a theme. Two            table featuring water painting each
                                                                                                            Many songs to choose from and
items prepared per class. This may not       week this summer.
                                                                                                            families can come watch and enjoy.
qualify as a meal.
                                                                                                            The event will be held in City Park.
                                             FRIDAY FUN NIGHT Fridays, 4:30-5:30pm
BOWLING BLAST      Tuesdays, 4-5pm           FREE We will offer gym sports, air                             BOWLING TOURNAMENT - JULY 14
Come and be a part of the bowling fun        hockey, pool, foosball, Uno games,                             Each lane will play a single game
with your friends each Tuesday.              puzzles, coloring, karaoke, line dancing                       competing for 1st-5th medals and
                                             and limited Wii games. You can also                            ribbons. Awards ceremony, pictures
GARDENING CLASS       Saturdays, 9-10am      sit, relax and visit with friends.                             and refreshments provided. Located in
Let’s grow some food, then learn                                                                            the KSU Student Union.
how to use it! We will only have one
gardening group in the summer, so                                                                           SUMMER PICNIC - AUGUST 4
no Saturday classes. If the “real feel”                                                                     Join us at Blue Earth Plaza for our
temperature is over 95 degrees, we’ll                                                                       annual summer picnic! We’ll provide
be at the Community House. Hopefully                                                                        the meal, you bring your swimsuit and
we can enjoy a lot of fresh air!                                                                            a towel. Let’s have some fun!

     DISCOVER
  YOUR PERFECT VENUE
                                                                                                            STREET TREE
                                                                                                             PLANTING
      flinthillsdiscovery.org/rentalvenues
                                                                                                             PROGRAM
                                                  Submit your application to be considered for a tree to be
                                                  planted in the city right-of-way on your property. Applications
                                                  are considered on a number of factors. See more details and
             WEDDINGS                             the application online: MHKPRD.com/TreeRequest

                                                                                Celebrate Your Event at Sunset Zoo
                                                         Family reunions, business meetings, corporate picnics, weddings, birthday parties & more !
             MEETINGS                                   To learn more visit our website at sunsetzoo.com/Host-Your-Event-at-the-Zoo or contact Courtney Dehn,
                                                                           Event Sales Coordinator, at 785-587-2737 or dehn@cityofmhk.com.

    BIRTHDAYS & MORE

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WATERPARKS &
SPLASH PARKS

           ADMISSION
            Adults (16+): $5
            Youth (2-15): $4
            Child (
AQUATICS                                                                                                                         MHKPools.com

SWIMMING LESSONS
Swim America is a national, goal-driven and technique oriented learn-to-swim program. Sessions run Monday-Thursday for
two weeks. Average class size is 6 swimmers per coach. Preschool participants must be 3 years old before the first class and must
be accompanied by an adult in the water. Participants must attend the time and location of the session they are registered for.

MORNING LESSONS

SESSION 1                                             SESSION 2                                             SESSION 3
Dates:        Session 1: June 11-21                   Dates:        Session 2: July 2-12                    Dates:        Session 3: July 16-26
Activity #:   210112                                  Activity #:   210212                                  Activity #:   210312
Fee:          $35/session                             Fee:          $35/session                             Fee:          $35/session
Location:     City Park                               Location:     City Park                               Location:     City Park
Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting   Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting   Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting
              at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am                          at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am                          at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am
              Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting                  Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting                  Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting
              at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am                          at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am                          at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am

Dates:        Session 1: June 18-28                   Dates:        Session 2: July 2-12                    Dates:        Session 3: July 16-26
Activity #:   210110                                  Activity #:   210210                                  Activity #:   210310
Fee:          $35/session                             Fee:          $35/session                             Fee:          $35/session
Location:     CiCo                                    Location:     CiCo                                    Location:     CiCo
Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting   Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting   Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting
              at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am                          at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am                          at 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am
              Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting                  Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting                  Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting
              at 9am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am                     at 9am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am                     at 9am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:15am

Dates:        Session 1: June 18-28                   Dates:        Session 2: July 2-12                    Dates:        Session 3: July 16-26
Activity #:   210111                                  Activity #:   210211                                  Activity #:   210311
Fee:          $35/session                             Fee:          $35/session                             Fee:          $35/session
Location:     Northview                               Location:     Northview                               Location:     Northview
Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting   Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting   Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting
              at 10:30am & 11:15am                                  at 10:30am & 11:15am                                  at 10:30am & 11:15am
              Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting                  Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting                  Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting
              at 9:45 a.m., 10:30am & 11:15am                       at 9:45 a.m., 10:30am & 11:15am                       at 9:45 a.m., 10:30am & 11:15am

EVENING LESSONS (ALL SESSIONS AT CICO WATERPARK)
Dates:        Session 1: June 18-28                   Dates:        Session 2: July 2-12                    Dates:        Session 3: July 16-26
Activity #:   210110                                  Activity #:   210210                                  Activity #:   210310
Fee:          $35/session                             Fee:          $35/session                             Fee:          $35/session
Location:     CiCo                                    Location:     CiCo                                    Location:     CiCo
Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting   Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting   Divisions:    Ages 3-4: 30-minute sessions starting
              at 6:15pm, 7pm & 7:45pm                               at 6:15pm, 7pm & 7:45pm                               at 6:15pm, 7pm & 7:45pm
              Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting                  Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting                  Ages 5+: 30-minute sessions starting
              at 6:15pm, 7pm & 7:45pm                               at 6:15pm, 7pm & 7:45pm                               at 6:15pm, 7pm & 7:45pm

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AQUATICS                                                                                                                          MHKPools.com
Participants must attend the time and location of the session they are registered for.
BODY BOARDING                                              NOON HOUR SWIM
Learn the basics of body boarding                          Get your laps in during the noon hour
in our unique wave ride. Standing is                       every Monday through Friday. Lap
optional.                                                  swim only.

 Activity #:   220111                                       Activity #:   225112
 Limits:       Maximum, 9                                   Fee:          $70/Session 1: May 29-July 13
 Fee:          $25/session                                                $70/Session 2: July 16- Aug. 31
                                                                          $50/Session 3: July 30-Aug. 31
 Time:         11am-12:30pm                                               $115/Season Pass: May 29- Aug. 31
 Dates:        Session 1: June 2 & 9                        Time:         12:05-12:45pm, M-F
               Session 2: June 16 & 23
                                                            Dates:        All session dates listed with fees
               Session 3: July 21 & 28                                                                         RIVER RUNNING
 Location:     City Park                                    Location:     City Park                            Try out this fun way to move in the
                                                                                                               Lazy River. For your comfort, we
WATER WORKOUT                                                                                                  suggest wearing water shoes. Choose
A great way to start your day. Low-                        BODY WAVES                                          from M-F option, M/W/F option, or T/
impact moves with added resistance                         Enjoy how the water provides
                                                                                                               Th option.
from the water. Choose from M-F                            resistance for a total body workout.
option, M/W/F option, or T/Th                              Choose from M-F option, M/W/F                       Activity #:   225212
option.                                                    option, or T/Th option.                             Fee:          $70/session, M-F
                                                                                                                             $50/session, M/W/F
 Activity #:   225012                                      Activity #:    220110                                             $30/session, T/Th
 Fee:          $70/session, M-F                            Fee:           $70/session, M-F                     Time:         11:05-11:45am, M-F
               $50/session, M/W/F                                         $50/session, M/W/F                                 12:05-12:45pm, M/W/F
               $30/session, T/Th                                          $30/session, T/Th
                                                                                                               Dates:        Session 1: May 29-June 29
 Time:         8-8:45am, M-F                               Time:          12:05-12:45pm, M-F                                 Session 2: July 2-Aug. 3
 Dates:        Session 1: May 29-June 29                   Dates:         Session 1: May 29-June 29                          Session 3: Aug. 6-Aug. 31 (12:05-
               Session 2: July 2-Aug. 3                                   Session 2: July 2-Aug. 3                           12:45pm M/W/F only)
 Location:     CiCo                                        Location:      CiCo                                 Location:     City Park

RENTALS
Rent the
Northview
Waterpark for
your event or club!
Available June
1 to July 29.
Reservations
accepted beginning                          SUNDAY                  WEDNESDAY                 THURSDAY            FRIDAY                   SATURDAY
May 1. No times                            9:15-10:15am
available Mondays                          10:30-11:30am                                                                                  10:30-11:30am
and Tuesdays.                                                                                                                            11:45am-12:45pm
Fees: $150/hour.
                                            7:15-8:15pm              7:15-8:15pm               7:15-8:15pm      7:15-8:15pm                 7:15-8:15pm
No rentals of splash
                                            8:30-9:30pm              8:30-9:30pm               8:30-9:30pm      8:30-9:30pm                 8:30-9:30pm
parks.
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MANHATTAN
                                       WATERPARKS
                                            MHKPools.com

    WATERPARKS
ANTICIPATED OPENING
      IS MAY 26
     All openings dependent
         on staffing levels.

       NORTHVIEW                         CITY PARK                     CICO
        1-7pm daily                      1-8pm daily                1-6pm daily
       510 Griffith Dr.                1220 Poyntz Ave.          3309 Robinson Dr.
       785-587-2713                     785-587-2710               785-587-2711

INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR OUR WATERPARKS?
WE’RE HIRING!
                               - Lifeguards (15+)
For more info visit:
www.cityofmhk.com/jobs         - Customer Service
                                            [ 20 ] (16+)   - Cashiers (18+)
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