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NEWTON
NRC Summer Activity Guide 2021
RECREATION COMMISSION
Summer 2021
Activity Guide
415 N. Poplar St., Newton, KS 67114 (316) 283-7330
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MUNICIPAL POOL Bart Peace, Assistant Superintendent, bpeace@newtonrec.org
Visit www.newtonrec.org or our Facebook page for current updates.
New Municipal Pool
Pool
Renovation Design
Newton
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Brian Bascue, Superintendent, bbascue@newtonrec.org GENERAL INFORMATION
Newton Recreation Commission Board TABLE OF CONTENTS
Jodi Runge - Chairman ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PAINTING CLASS 5
Timothy Marlar IN.FORM 22
Willis Heck WELLNESS COACHING PROGRAM 22
Mallorie Coffman ART:
Rick Golubski ADULT & YOUTH PAINTING CLASSES 5
BASIC CARTOONING CLASSES 5
PRE-K HOLIDAY SENSORY & ART 7
Administrative Staff AQUATICS:
AQUATIC FITNESS CLASSES 12
Superintendent Brian Bascue bbascue@newtonrec.org INDOOR PUBLIC SWIM 16
Asst. Superintendent Bart Peace bpeace@newtonrec.org KIDS WATER JAM 16
Program Director Audrey Gann agann@newtonrec.org MUNICIPAL POOL 2
SCOUT NIGHT 16
Sports Director Tyler Boese tboese@newtonrec.org SWIM LESSONS 13-15
Wellness Director Tracie Strain tstrain@newtonrec.org
FITNESS:
Business Manager Lori Hein lhein@newtonrec.org BUILDING BETTER BALANCE 19
Office Manager Candice Egizi-Sifuentez cegizi@newtonrec.org FITCORE 20
FITNESS CLASSES 19-21
Grounds Supervisor Joel Smith jsmith@newtonrec.org IN.FORM 22
Head Custodian Nathan Boese nboese@newtonrec.org MOTHERHOOD FITNESS 20
NRC WELLNESS CENTER 17-18
Aquatic/Wellness SPC Rebecca Butcher rfriesen@newtonrec.org PERSONAL TRAINING 19
SILVERSNEAKERS® & SILVER&FIT 18 & 21
TAKE CONTROL WITH EXERCISE 20
NRC Mission Statement VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGES
WELLNESS CENTER SPECIALS
WELLNESS COACHING PROGRAM
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YOGA 19
To improve the health, quality of MARTIAL ARTS/SELF-DEFENSE:
INTRO TO TAE KWON DO 8
life and recreational opportunities TAE KWON DO 8
for all residents in USD 373 in PRESCHOOL/TODDLER:
PRE-K HOLIDAY SENSORY ART 7
collaboration with the community. TODDLER HOME KITS 7
RENTAL INFORMATION:
FACILITY RENTALS 10
Facility Hours TABLES & CHAIRS 11
Monday-Thursday 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM SAFETY TRAINING:
GROUP CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING 16
Friday 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM
(Administrative Office opens at 8:00 AM, Monday - Friday) SPECIAL EVENTS:
EATING WELL 22
Saturday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM FAMILY “21” SUMMER 6
(Administrative Office opens at 8:30 AM, Saturdays) SNAP-TAG-WIN 6
VIRTUAL FITNESS CHALLENGES 6
Sunday 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
SPORTS:
ADULT COED SUMMER SOFTBALL 25
CORN HOLE 25
Contact Information PICKLEBALL 25
NRC (316) 283-7330 TENNIS
YOUTH BASEBALL
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Web-site www.newtonrec.org
YOUTH PROGRAMS:
Facebook facebook.com/NewtonKSRec/ DISCOVERY CAMP 4
Twitter NewtonKSRec GYMNASTICS 8-9
FISHING DERBY 5 & 16
SCHOOL AGE HOME KITS 8
Online registration, programming information and updates available online. OTHER:
Please email staff with questions or concerns. EVERYONE SHOULD PARTICIPATE 23
JUST FOR SENIORS! 26
NRC accepts VISA, MasterCard, ON-GOING SCHEDULE 27
American Express, and checks. YOUTH SPONSORS 24
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DISCOVERY CAMP Audrey Gann, Program Director, agann@newtonrec.org
June 1st - August 6th
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Week 1: GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! (June 1 - 4)
We are kickingKid s Ca
off Discovery Camp mpin a game daze! This week will
be filled with all the games you could ever think of!! Board games,
water games, gymBatc hgames,
games, name 1 0game show games, active
games and so many more!
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Week 2: CAMP SSPIRIT
umme WEEK!r! (June 7 - 11)
We’re just getting the fun started and this week we will bring the
camp spirit to life! Each day will have a different theme for
campers and counselors to get crazy with and have fun!
( F or a g es 6- 1 0)
Week 3: THE GREAT OUTDOORS (June 14 - 18)
Campers will participate in outdoor games and nature learning
opportunities all week long. We will go fishing at a local lake and
even learn how to build a campfire, tie knots, and so much more
from our resident outdoorsman.
Week 4: ALTERNATIVE SPORTS (June 21 - 25)
This week we will introduce campers to variations of sports they
already know and love. Campers will also play sports they may have
never been exposed to before. Water Balloon Volleyball or Ding
Dong Baseball anyone??
Week 5: HOLIDAZE! (June 28 - July 2)
Here at Discovery Camp we LOVE holidays! Each day campers
will celebrate a holiday with décor, crafts, and games. We will end
the week with a 4th of July celebration just in time for the actual
holiday!
Week 6: COLOR WARS (July 5 - 9)
This week we are getting colorful! Each age or group will have
certain colors to wear each day. We will end the week with a color
party! Campers will have to complete an obstacle course where
they will be covered in powered colors throughout. Expect to get
messy this week.
Week 7: WATER WEEK (July 12 - 16)
This week is going to be a SPLASH!! Campers will play games
involving water each day during this week. Some games will be in
the pool and some will be on land! Either way, come prepared to
get drenched!
Week 8: TIME TRAVELERS (July 19 - 23)
Sign Up! Campers will spend the week playing different games inspired
by different periods of time. Each day will be a different decade
Mon - Fri where we encourage campers and staff to dress up! Join us as we
FEE: $109/week travel through time!
Contact: $30/day
Week 9: CAMP OLYMPICS (July 26 - 30)
7am - 6pm Grace Taylor Add'l Kids: The Discovery Camp Olympics will coincide with the Summer
$95/Week Olympic Games in Tokyo! We will begin our week with the
Drop-off 7a-9a & Pick-up 4:30p-6p
615-555-0170 Olympic Torch lighting and Opening Ceremony parade of teams.
Each day campers will compete in games, puzzles, team activities
and more in the hopes of winning a Discovery Camp Olympics
Mon - Fri medal! We will conclude the week with a Closing Ceremony and
Online:
FEE: $55/week
$15/day AM: 7a-12:30p
medal presentation.
Week 10: SHARK WEEK (August 2 - 6)
www.DiscipleKids.com
Add'l Kids:
Drop-off 7a - 9a & Pick-up 12p-12:30p
This week is all about sharks! We will play games like Sharks &
$47/Week PM: 12:30p-6p Minnows, Shark BINGO, Shark Attack and more! Campers will
Drop-off 12:30p-1p & Pick-up 4:30p-6p
learn about the various types of sharks and even have the chance
to create their own “new shark species!”
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Audrey Gann, Program Director, agann@newtonrec.org ART & FISHING
Basic Cartooning
Wednesday, June 2nd
Try your hand at cartooning by learning a variety of cartooning
tips and tricks to improve your drawing skills. This class will be
offered four times with each week having different cartooning
taught, so sign up for all four today.
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $15
Ages: 6 years - 14 years
Instructor: Celina Gillespie
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 1st
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 35
Basic Cartooning
Wednesday, June 9th
Try your hand at cartooning by learning a variety of cartooning
tips and tricks to improve your drawing skills. This class will be
offered four times with each week having different cartooning
taught, so sign up for all four today.
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $15
Ages: 6 years - 14 years
Instructor: Celina Gillespie
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 8th by noon
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 35 Fishing Fridays
Friday, June 4th - East Lake
Basic Cartooning Friday, June 25th - West Lake
Wednesday, June 16th Friday, July 16th - Spring Lake
Try your hand at cartooning by learning a variety of cartooning Meet us on a few Fridays this summer for a morning
tips and tricks to improve your drawing skills. This class will be
of fishing. Each Fishing Friday will be at a different
offered four times with each week having different cartooning
taught, so sign up for all four today.
body of water around Newton. You bring your own
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM tackle and water bottle, we will provide bait and lunch.
Fee: $15 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 6 years - 14 years Fee: $5 per day
Instructor: Celina Gillespie Ages: 6 years - 15 years
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room Location: East Lake - meet at Volunteer Hall
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 15th by noon West Lake - meet at dock
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 35 Spring Lake - Shelter/Spring Lake Dr. 100
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 1st
Basic Cartooning Monday, June 21st
Wednesday, June 23rd Monday, July 12th
Try your hand at cartooning by learning a variety of cartooning
Note: Must pre-register for each
tips and tricks to improve your drawing skills. This class will be
offered four times with each week having different cartooning
Fishing Friday. Bring your own
taught, so sign up for all four today. fishing tackle and water bottle, let
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM us know at registration if you are
Fee: $15 in need of a fishing rod. We will
Ages: 6 years - 14 years provide fishing bait and a lunch of
Instructor: Celina Gillespie hot dogs & chips. Parents do not
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room need to stay unless you want to.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 22nd by noon Maximum Enrollment:
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 35 12 participants per day
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CHALLENGES Audrey Gann, Program Director, agann@newtonrec.org
M onthly
V irtual F itness C hallenges
Internet access needed to view videos.
Hand Weights & Resistance Bands available for purchase. For 10 weeks this summer we challenge
you to complete 21 activities as a family!
Mother “MAY” I?
May 3rd - 28th
Each week NRC staff will email you 2-3
We all played this childhood game either as children activity ideas and you choose what you do!
ourselves or with our own children. We are bringing the You will need to take photos and post to
playful game to life for May’s virtual fitness challenge. And
the best part is our participants are going to help us plan the your Facebook OR Twitter page and use
workouts! Don’t worry, no one but NRC staff will know who the tag #NRC21summer to document
gave what idea! When registering you will be asked to provide
your 3 favorite OR your 3 least favorite fitness moves to do. your participation. For every challenge
NRC staff will then take all provided answers to create the completed, families will earn an entry to
workouts we will send via video link every Mon/Wed/Fri.
the grand prize drawing to be held at the
Fee: $5
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 2nd completion of the 10 weeks.
Note: Equipment used this month will be hand weights,
yoga mats, and resistance bands.
FEE: $5 per family
Booty Busters DEADLINE: Sunday, May 30th
June 2nd - 30th
Ahoy, me hearties! June's virtual fitness challenge be all about
th' booty! NRC's best mates will send a video link every
Mon/Wed/Fri t' participants t' follow as we all work t' raise,
lose, and tone that booty! Aye aye!
Fee: $6
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 1st
Note: Equipment used this month will be hand and leg
weights, yoga mats, resistance bands and body bands.
The WINNER of this FREE photo contest will
ARMerica have their photo featured on the front cover
July 2nd - 30th of Newton Recreation Commission's
This July we want to proudly wave our flag, not our arm sag!
This month’s virtual fitness challenge will focus on our arms. 2021 Fall Activity Guide.
NRC staff will send participants a video link every Mon/
Wed/Fri with a new arm workout. You won’t want to miss CONTEST RULES:
this arm show! 1. Contest will Run May 26 - June 18. Photos posted
Fee: $7 and tagged outside of contest dates will not be
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 1st accepted.
Note: Equipment used this month will be hand weights, 2. Photos must be posted on your personal Facebook
yoga mats, and resistance bands. OR Twitter page and include the tag
#NRCSnapTagWin to be entered. Multiple entries
Backs and Snacks
are allowed.
August 2nd - 30th
We are “BACK” to workout with you and bonus….we have 3. Photos must contain people and/or pets. No
“SNACKS” (well the recipes for them, haha)!! This month landscape photos will be accepted.
we will work on strengthening our backs. Did you know your 4. Photos must be high resolution, portrait/vertical,
back is one of the most neglected areas of and non-blurry.
fitness training? We’re here to help you fix that! And 5. Photo must fit into one of these categories:
because we all love to snack we want to share some of
our favorite healthy snack recipes with you! * NRC SPORTS * AQUATICS *
Fee: $8
Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 1st * FITNESS * FAMILY FUN *
Note: Equipment used this month will be hand weights,
yoga mats, and resistance bands. NRC's Board Members will pick the winning
photo. Winner will be notified in July.
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Audrey Gann, Program Director, agann@newtonrec.org PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Flowers for Mom
Tuesday, May 4th Toddler HOME Kits
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have the perfect
crafts to share with you! It is always nice to present flowers to
Ages 2 - 5 years
mom on Mothers’ Day. In this class we will have a combination of
super cute flowers you can make for mom.
Time: 10:00 AM (class will be 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $10
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 2nd
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10 What's Inside?
Note: Parents need to stay and participate with children.
*Activity Guide
Hooked on Dad
Wednesday, June 16th *Craft Supplies
With Father’s Day approaching, it’s time to start thinking about
crafts that honor the fathers (or father figures) in your child(rens) *Activity
lives. Join NRC staff to make a gift guaranteed to make Dad feel Supplies
loved and special. Plus, these Father’s Day crafts will come straight
from your child(rens) hands. *and more but
Time: 10:00 AM (class will be 30-45 minutes) we don't want to
Fee: $10 spoil the
Ages: 18 months 5 years surprises!!
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 13th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents need to stay and participate with children.
Patriotic Art
Wednesday, June 30th
With 4th of July around the corner, we have just the thing to
keep little hands occupied while creating some crafts for your
star-spangled celebration. We have planned to incorporate
sensory play and creativity into these crafts. These particular
projects will allow kids to create colorful crafts using their Everyone Should
imagination. Participate!
Time: 10:00 AM (class will be 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $10 Denotes Scholarship Program
Ages: 18 months 5 years NRC’s scholarship program is available to those currently
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifeutentez receiving Free/Reduced School Lunches or that have a
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room current KanCare Card.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 27th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10 Those who qualify for ESP will be able to participate in
Note: Parents need to stay and participate with children. NRC’s ESP programs at a 50% reduced rate. Be sure to
look for the above logo next to program information to
see which programs qualify.
To receive this rate, please bring a copy of your letter of
@NewtonKSRec @newtonKSRec Newton KS Rec
approval for free/reduced rate lunches or your KanCare
You can check out... Medical Card with you to NRC at the time of enrollment.
*Deadlines *Upcoming Events We will make a copy of your paperwork and keep it on file
*Pictures *Cancellations *Etc. until the next school enrollment.
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PROGRAMS Audrey Gann, Program Director, agann@newtonrec.org
Introductory Tae Kwon Do Class
Session I: Saturday, April 10th
Session II: Saturday, June 12th Martial Arts
Session III: Saturday, August 14th
Have you ever thought about taking a martial arts class but did not
know what to expect? Here is an opportunity to attend a FREE,
one-time, introductory class and experience what the traditional
martial art of Tae Kwon Do is all about. This introductory class
is designed for the beginner and is a great opportunity for family
members to participate in an activity together.
Time: Session I & III - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Session II - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Fee: FREE
Ages: 6 years and up (families welcome)
Instructor: Dany Monares
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Deadline: Tuesday, 4/6, 6/8, and 8/10
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20 Tae Kwon Do
Instructor: Dany Monares
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean style martial art, which
School Age HOME Kits literally means the “hand”, “foot”, “way of life.”
Through consistent training, Tae Kwon Do enables
Grades K - 4th you to defend yourself and build self-confidence.
All Level Class: This class emphasizes
developing Tae Kwon Do kicks, stances, blocks,
strikes and forms. Self-defense attack and counter
techniques, sparring, and the tenets of Tae Kwon
Do are also included. All ages and all levels of Tae
Kwon Do are welcomed in this class.
What's Inside?
When: Mondays & Wednesdays
*Weekly Guide
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
*Craft Supplies Fee: $4 drop in fee per person
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
*Activity Maximum Enrollment: 9
Supplies
Note: Participation is on a first come first serve
*Video Links
basis. Participants may not pay more than 30
*and more but we minutes prior to class start time.
don't want to spoil
the surprises!!
Private Gymnastics Lessons
Love Gymnastics but prefer one-on-one instruction?
Sign up for private gymnastics lessons today! Private
lessons will be set up to fit individual needs and
schedules. The process is easy, come in and register
and then our instructor will contact you and set up
the lesson schedule. * See page 9 for Summer classes.
Six 30 Minute Lessons: $80 Additional Persons: $50
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Audrey Gann, Program Director, agann@newtonrec.org GYMNASTICS
8 Week Summer Session Tumbling
Fee: $46 Participants will build on current skills on the floor. They will
Instructor: Valerie Reimer learn proper technique and form. Skills that will be taught
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room include but are not limited to: back walkovers, front walkovers,
Registration Deadline:
round offs, back handsprings, and front handsprings.
Saturday, May 29th
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Fee: $46
Maximum Enrollment: 8 Ages: Kindergarten and older
Note: Only 1 parent/guardian will be Dates: Tuesdays, June 1st - July 20th
allowed to attend class and a mask must Time: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
be worn (by parent/guardian). No Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 27th
additional children will be allowed to Note: Participants must be able to do a handstand and
attend. Participants should wear loose cartwheel unassisted to enroll in this class. Wear athletic clothes.
fitting clothes and socks, bring a water *Summer session: participants must have completed
bottle, and put long hair up in a Kindergarten.*
ponytail. Please wash hands and wait
for instructor in the lobby.
Parent-Tot
This is an interactive class with the instructor leading with the
assistance of a parent/guardian. Work with your child on basic
tumbling skills at her/his own pace with guidance from Valerie.
Ages 18 months - 3 years
Dates: Saturdays, June 5th - July 24th
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Pre-School Advanced Gymnastics
This is a class designed for 3-5 year olds that haven’t started This class is for students who have previously taken the
kindergarten yet. It is a bridge between the Parent-Tot and Intermediate class and are ready to continue at a more advanced
Beginners class. Students will be working on entry level level. This class meets two times a week, on Tuesdays and
gymnastics skills with the close guidance of the instructors. Saturdays. *MUST be able to do an unassisted cartwheel,
Ages: 3 years - 5 years handstand, and a standing backbend.
Dates & Time: Saturdays, June 5th - July 24th Fee: $65
9:35 AM - 10:20 AM Dates & Time: Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 1st - July 24th
OR Tuesdays: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursdays, June 3rd - July 22nd Saturdays: 12:05 PM - 1:05 PM
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 27th
Minimum Enrollment: 6 Maximum Enrollment: 8
Beginner Note: Instructor must approve participants in this class.
Introductory class that will start the kids down the correct road. Class will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Saturday.
Basic tumbling, coordination, and stretching will be taught.
Ages: 1st grade and up Valerie Reimer,
Dates & Time: Saturdays, June 5th - July 24th Gymnastics Instructor
10:25 AM - 11:10 AM
OR Valerie has been with the Newton
Thursdays, June 3rd - July 22nd Recreation Commission for 7 years. She
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM started as an assistant and has now been
the lead instructor for a year. Valerie
also competed in gymnastics for 5
Intermediate years. She has her Associate’s Degree in
This class builds on existing skills, helps develop coordination, Elementary Education and is currently
flexibility, and confidence. All this and it’s fun! working to get her Bachelors degree in
Dates: June 5th - July 24th Elementary Education. Valerie is
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM looking forward to continuing the wonderful Gymnastics
Note: Participants MUST be able to do an unassisted cartwheel program NRC has, while adding her skillset and passion for
and handstand to take this level. the sport and the youth of Newton.
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RENTAL INFORMATION Candice Egizi-Sifuentez, Office Manager, cegizi@newtonrec.org
General Rental Information Meeting Rooms
The Newton Recreation Commission has a number of facilities available The Newton Activity Center has two meeting rooms available.
for public rental. Our gymnasium, meeting rooms, park shelters,
swimming pools and athletic fields are available for all your rental needs. The Sunflower Room will
accommodate up to 80 people in
How do I rent a facility? any meeting or banquet style. The
It is a simple process. Reservation forms are available at the Newton Center’s kitchen is also available
Activity Center during normal business hours Monday through Friday. If to rent for $5 per hour. This is the
the facility you wish to rent is available on the requested date and time, larger of the two rooms and is ideal
simply fill out the reservation form, pay the required deposit and the for larger gatherings such as family
rental amount. The reservation goes into the computer and the facility is dinners, meetings and even dances.
reserved for you and your event.
The Cottonwood Room will accommodate up to 40 people and is well
Things to remember when making a reservation. suited for smaller gatherings such as birthday parties or baby showers.
Several of our facilities require a damage/cleaning deposit which is
separate from the rental amount. To insure the return of your entire When can I rent a meeting room?
deposit, please make sure that the facility is left clean and undamaged. Each room is available to rent seven days a week.
All reservations must include the time needed for any set up and/or Regular Rates: Cover the regular business hours. During those hours,
clean up. Extra charges may be incurred for time not indicated on the rates are $30 per hour.
reservation form.
Premium Rates: Cover any hours at which time the Activity Center is
For a slight fee, NRC will set up the facility according to your requests. not open. *Premium rate rentals are subject to approval and staffing availability.
During those hours, rates are $45 per hour. NRC requires a staff member
Swimming Pools to be present during these times.
The Newton Recreation Commission operates two pools; one seasonal
located at Athletic Park and one indoor pool that is available all year. Rental of each meeting room requires a deposit of $25 which is separate
from the rental amount and is refunded if rental conditions are fulfilled.
The Center Pool is located in the Newton Activity Center and has a
capacity of 35 swimmers. Pool depth ranges from a shallow 2 feet to 6 Park Shelters
feet at its deepest. A handicap lift is located on the deck and for your The Newton Recreation Commission offers 3 park shelters for rental.
convenience, locker rooms are located just a few steps away. The pool is a Each shelter has a capacity of 25 people, tables, electrical outlets,
perfect tie in with a meeting room to host your child’s birthday party. bathrooms near and a fireplace. Reservations can be made beginning
Easter weekend and running through the weekend before Halloween.
When can I rent the pool?
Pool Regular Rates: Cover the hours of 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Rental rates: $35 per 4 hour increments. Rental of each shelter requires
Fridays, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM or 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM on Saturdays and a deposit of $25 which is separate from the rental amount and is refunded
Sundays. if rental conditions are fulfilled.
During those hours, rates are $55 per hour. These fees include the staffing NRC Gymnasium
of a lifeguard. The gymnasium in the Newton Activity Center houses 3 courts, marked
for basketball, volleyball, picklebabll and tennis. A walking track (12 laps
Pool Premium Rates: Cover any hours at which time activities are not equal 1 mile) frames the courts and is available for walking anytime during
being held in the pool or hours at which time the Newton Activity Center business hours. Use of the track is free. During the months of February
is not open. through April, the courts are converted into an indoor soccer field.
During those hours, rates are $65 per hour. Once again, these fees include The gym floor is synthetic rubber and curtains can be lowered to separate
the staffing of a lifeguard. each court. Each court has an electronic scoreboard and bleachers. The
size of the gym lends itself to not only sports events but to dances, lock-
Party Package ins and art shows. Any teams participating in NRC leagues are allowed to
Rent the Center Pool for 1 hour and a room for 1 hour for $85 plus a $25 reserve courts for practice at no charge.
refundable deposit.
When can I rent the gymnasium?
Needing sports equipment for a The gymnasium is available to rent anytime that an NRC event or activity
is not scheduled.
family or work outing? Rates: $25 per hour per court.
Horseshoes- $5/set
Outdoor Volleyball and Net- $5/set Gift Certificates are available
Other sports equipment is also available for rent.
for All NRC Activities
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Audrey Gann, Program Director, agann@newtonrec.org RENTALS & INFORMATION
Program Updates and OOPS!
We cancelled it because you didn’t register!
Cancellations Sometimes excellent programs are cancelled when too
many people wait until the last minute to register. We need
Wondering whether your activity has been a minimum number of participants before a class will run.
If a program looks interesting, don’t hesitate...
postponed or cancelled due to inclement
weather? We keep you updated several ways. REGISTER TODAY!
We only ask that registration and payment be made by
1) Check the NRC website at the deadline that is posted for a program.
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2) Get text message updates to your Have you moved or changed
phone by providing us with your cell your phone number?
phone carrier. Please keep us updated on your contact information so
3) Check NRC Facebook or Twitter we can serve you better. If you’ve moved, changed
your phone number, or have any other updates we
@NewtonKSRec need to know, please stop by our front desk or
4) Call the Newton Recreation give us a call at (316) 283-7330
Commission at (316) 283-7330.
Do you have a bright idea for a
Did you know... new program or class?
Please Email-
Audrey Gann, Programs, agann@newtonrec.org
NRC has Tracie Strain, Wellness, tstrain@newtonrec.org
Lockers available Bart Peace, Aquatics, bpeace@newtonrec.org
Tyler Boese, Sports, tboese@newtonrec.org
for Rent We are always searching for
new program ideas!
Locker - $5/Month
Did you know...
Racquetball Courts NRC offers
The Newton Recreation Commission has Table and Chair Rentals
two racquetball courts which are
available to rent by the
hour. Also, monthly
racquetball passes are
available. Pass holders
may call in advance to
reserve courts.
Racquetball drop-in fee: $5/Hour 1 Table - $10
Monthly Racquetball Pass: $25
8 Chairs - $10
**Racquetball Pass Included In 1 Table & 8 Chair Set - $18
Wellness Center Membership. with a $50 Deposit
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WATER FITNESS Bart Peace, Assistant Superintendent, bpeace@newtonrec.org
Water Fitness Classes Arthricise
Water aerobic classes work toward cardiovascular fitness, Water exercise is ideal for those who have difficulty in regular
toning and flexibility. The water gives you a great workout while exercise programs. Come meet some new friends while getting
cushioning your joints. You don’t even have to get your hair wet! some exercise. This class is led by an arthritis trained instructor.
No swimming is required. A lift is available to enter and exit the
Water Fitness Class Fees pool.
$4 - drop in fee When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
$32 - 10-class card Time: 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
$27 - Wellness Center Member 10-class card Location: NRC Center Pool
$40 - Preferred Aquatics Monthly Membership (unlimited classes) Instructor: Becky Butcher
Note: Access lift available.
Aquacise Morning Class
When: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Aquacise Evening Class
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM When: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location: NRC Center Pool Time: 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM
Instructors: Cathy Woodward Location: NRC Center Pool
Instructors: Cathy Woodward, Sandra Deyo
Aqua Strength & Stretch Class
This is a higher intensity class. Target heart rate will be reached
early and maintained during session. Work-out is concluded with
a stretch and cool down.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Location: NRC Center Pool
Instructors: Becky Butcher
Prenatal Water Class
This class offers an exercise for moms-to-be or for those wanting
At Your Own Pace to ease back into exercise after childbirth. Led by a Prenatal
This is an overall body strength training and aerobics class for
Aquacise Certified Instructor.
those of all abilities and ages. This class also features lots of
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
fellowship.
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM
When: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Location: NRC Center Pool
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Instructor: Cathy Woodward
Location: NRC Center Pool
Instructor: Becky Butcher
Cathy Woodward,
Adapted Aquacise Aquatic Instructor
Water exercise for the physically and/or mentally challenged and
Cathy has been a Newtonian for most of her
their caregivers.
life although she was born in Iowa. She has
When: Mondays and Fridays two grown sons. Her favorites include; time
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM with family & friends, traveling, cooking, Bible
Instructors: Becky Butcher study group, walking/hiking, flowers, volunteer-
Fee: $15/Month or $5 Drop-In ing, dark chocolate and anything to do with
water! She recently retired as a school teacher
after teaching in a variety of K-8 classrooms
SilverSneakers® - Splash in the Newton school system for 34 years. She
has taught swim lessons and water exercise for almost 40 years.
Water Exercise provides gain without the pain! You choose the
In this fun, shallow-water exercise class, you’ll use a signature speed and level of intensity. Water aerobics can improve your
splash-board to increase strength and endurance. Splash is cardiovascular & respiratory system in the same ways as cycling
suitable for all skill levels and is safe for non-swimmers. or running. There’s less stress/injury to joints & muscles than
most workouts but the resistance against the water is strength
When: Wednesdays building. The best bonus is that it burns calories without
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM sweating & it’s fun! Come visit her class and let her know what
Location: NRC Center Pool kind of a workout you want! Talk to her before your first class
Instructor: Becky Butcher and she promises you won’t be disappointed! No swimming skills
needed to participate. She challenges you to try it once… and
Fee: $30 - 10 class card or $3 Drop-In
bring a friend!
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Bart Peace, Assistant Superintendent, bpeace@newtonrec.org SWIM LESSONS
Summer Swim Roundup
Saturday, May 8th
Need to know what lessons you are ready for? Come in for a free swim evaluation. Take a few minutes before signing up for summer
lessons and let us advise you on what class would be most beneficial.
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Fee: FREE!
Location: NRC Activity Center Pool
Note: The NRC office will be open following the roundup for summer swim lesson registrations. Please drop in at any time.
Swim Lessons
Water Babies- Instructor will introduce the child to the water with the help of the parent. Parent Tot - 6 months and older.
*Aquaducks- Students learn to feel safe and comfortable in the water with instruction. Over 3 years of age.
Goldfish- Level 1- Fundamentals of aquatic skills, and beginning to learn basic strokes. Over 5 years of age.
Sunfish - Level 2- Assisted strokes, flotation, glides, front crawl, and back stroke.
Penguin- Level 3- Improving basic strokes, rhythmic breathing, and personal water safety.
**Otter- Level 4- Stroke development, guided practice, treading water, and diving.
Seal- Level 5- Continued stroke development, sidestroke, breaststroke, and turns.
Polar Bear- Level 6- Endurance, diving, introduction to butterfly stroke.
Sea Lion- Level 7- Polish and refine strokes, endurance, open turns and surface diving.
Dolphin- Level 8- Advancing skills, endurance, rescue skills and introduction to swim team and distance swimming.
*Parents do not get into the water, for any special circumstances please make prior arrangement.
**Diving will not be included with any lessons at the NRC Pool due to water depth.
If you need further assistance in making a decision about which class to enroll your child,
please call to set up an appointment for an evaluation.
Water Babies Aquaducks
Tuesdays and Thursdays Monday - Thursday
June 15th - June 24th Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th
Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st
Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th
Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th
Students learn to feel safe and comfortable in the water
with instruction. Over 3 years of age. *Parents do not
get into the water, for any special circumstances
Introduce your infant to the water and encourage exploration please make prior arrangements.
into the basic concepts of swimming and water enjoyment.
This program promotes water safety knowledge and practices, Evening Session I: June 28th - July 8th
aquatic adjustment and swimming readiness skills. Emphasis in Saturday Session I: June 5th - June 26th
this session will be put on development of warm and trusting Saturday Session II: July 10th - July 31st
relationships between parents and children Time: Morning: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM or
and the instructor.
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Evening: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $30 Saturday: 10:00 - 10:45 AM or 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Location: NRC Activity Center Pool Fee: $30
Instructor: Cathy Woodward Location: NRC Activity Center Pool
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 12 Minimum Enrollment: 4
Note: Be sure to sign up quick, enrollment fills up fast.
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SWIM LESSONS Bart Peace, Assistant Superintendent, bpeace@newtonrec.org
Goldfish (Level 1)
Monday - Thursday
*NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL*
Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th
Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st
Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th
Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th
Fundamentals of aquatic skills, and beginning to learn
basic strokes. Over 5 years of age.
*NEWTON ACTIVITY CENTER POOL*
Evening Session I: June 14th - June 24th
Evening Session II: June 28th - July 8th
Saturday Session I: June 5th - June 26th
Saturday Session II: July 10th - July 31st
Time: Morning: 9:30 - 10:15 AM, 10:20 - 11:05 AM
or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Evening: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday: 10:00 - 10:55 AM or 11:00 - 11:55 AM
Fee: $30
Location: NRC Activity Center Pool (PM & Saturdays)
Newton High School (Weekday AM)
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session
Minimum Enrollment: 4
Sunfish (level 2) Penguin (level 3)
Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday
*NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL* *NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL*
Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th
Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st
Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th
Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th
Students work on assisted strokes, flotation, glides, Improving basic strokes, rhythmic breathing, and
front crawl, back stroke. personal water safety.
*NEWTON ACTIVITY CENTER POOL* *NEWTON ACTIVITY CENTER POOL*
Evening Session I: June 14th - June 24th Evening Session I: June 14th - June 24th
Evening Session II: June 28th - July 8th Evening Session II: June 28th - July 8th
Saturday Session I: June 5th - June 26th Saturday Session I: June 5th - June 26th
Saturday Session II: July 10th - July 31st Saturday Session II: July 10th - July 31st
Time: Morning: 9:30 - 10:15 AM, 10:20 - 11:05 AM Time: Morning: 9:30 - 10:15 AM, 10:20 - 11:05 AM
or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Evening: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Evening: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday: 10:00 - 10:55 AM or 11:00 - 11:55 AM Saturday: 10:00 - 10:55 AM or 11:00 - 11:55 AM
Fee: $30 Fee: $30
Location: NRC Activity Center Pool (PM & Saturdays) Location: NRC Activity Center Pool (PM & Saturdays)
Newton High School (Weekday AM) Newton High School (Weekday AM)
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Minimum Enrollment: 4
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Bart Peace, Assistant Superintendent, bpeace@newtonrec.org SWIM LESSONS
Otter (level 4) Seal (level 5)
Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday
*NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL* *NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL*
Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th
Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st
Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th
Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th
Stroke development, guided practice, treading Continued stroke development, sidestroke,
water, and diving. breaststroke, and turns.
Time: 9:30 - 10:15 AM, 10:20 - 11:05 AM Time: 9:30 - 10:15 AM, 10:20 - 11:05 AM
or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $30 Fee: $30
Location: Newton High School Location: Newton High School
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Minimum Enrollment: 4
Polar Bear (level 6) Sea Lion (level 7/8)
Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday
*NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL* *NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL*
Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th
Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st
Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th
Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th
Endurance, diving, and introduction to butterfly stroke. Polish and refine strokes, endurance, open turns and
surface diving.
Time: 9:30 - 10:15 AM, 10:20 - 11:05 AM
or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Time: 9:30 - 10:15 AM, 10:20 - 11:05 AM
Fee: $30 or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Newton High School Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session Location: Newton High School
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session
Minimum Enrollment: 4
Dolphin (level 7/8)
Monday - Thursday
*NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL*
Morning Session I: June 7th - June 17th
Morning Session II: June 21st - July 1st
Morning Session III: July 5th - July 15th
Morning Session IV: July 19th - July 29th Private Swim Lessons
It is never too late or too early to learn this necessary survival
Advancing skills, endurance, rescue skills and introduction skill. Private lessons will be set up to fit individual needs and
to swim team and distance swimming. schedules. Contact Candice Egizi-Sifuentez at
Time: 9:30 - 10:15 AM, 10:20 - 11:05 AM cegizi@newtonrec.org, Becky Friesen Butcher at
or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM rfriesen@newtonrec.org or Bart Peace at
Fee: $30 bpeace@newtonrec.org or (316) 283-7330 for more
Location: Newton High School information on setting up your private lessons.
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session Six 30 minute lessons: $80
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Additional persons: $50
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AQUATICS CLASSES Bart Peace, Assistant Superintendent, bpeace@newtonrec.org
Scout Night Fishing Fridays
Wednesday, June 23rd & Wednesday, July 14th Friday, June 4th - East Lake
Boys and girls of all ages involved in scouting can swim for Friday, June 25th - West Lake
$.75 by showing proof of membership. All leaders can swim
for free. Friday, July 16th - Spring Lake
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Meet us on a few Fridays this summer for a morning of
Location: NRC Center Pool fishing. Each Fishing Friday will be
at a different body of water around
Newton. You bring your own tackle
Kids Water Jam and water bottle, we will provide bait
Tuesdays & Thursdays and lunch.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This program is based on water Fee: $5 per day
play in shallow and deep water. The Ages: 6 years - 15 years
class components focus on games, Location: East Lake - meet at Volunteer Hall
fun and water fitness. Participants West Lake - meet at dock
should have the ability to swim in Spring Lake - Shelter/Spring Lake Dr. 100
deep water. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 1st
Location: NRC Activity Center Pool Monday, June 21st
Instructors: Becky Butcher Monday, July 12th
Fee: $4.50 - drop in fee or $30 - 10 class card Note: Must pre-register for each Fishing Friday. Bring
Note: Minimum of 5 participants enrolled during the your own fishing tackle and water bottle, let us know at
summer. registration if you are in need of a fishing rod. We will
provide fishing bait and a lunch of hot dogs & chips. Parents
do not need to stay unless you want to.
Group CPR & First Aid Training Maximum Enrollment: 12 participants per day
This new offering of CPR and First Aid is great for
businesses or family groups to safely receive training.
Certifications will be issued upon successful completion of Indoor Public Swimming Hours
this course. Dates and times will be set
according to the business/group and instructor
availability. If interested, groups should contact
Bart Peace at bpeace@newtonrec.org or (316)
283-7330. Unfortunately due to COVID-19
safety concerns, individuals not associated with a
business or group will not be allowed to join the class.
Public Swimming Hours
Mondays & Wednesdays: Noon - 1:00 PM
Newton Summer Swim Team Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presented by the Newton Nitros Swim Club Mondays - Thursdays: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
May 24th - June 25th Saturdays & Sundays: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Times TBD
Lap Swim Hours
Try something new this summer! Join the Newton Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Summer Swim Team. This low stress, high fun experience
in a team atmosphere will get kids working on strokes, Pool Admission Fees
having fun, and racing! $1.50 per person
Visit: newtonsummerswim.com to register. Pool Admission included with Wellness Memberships
Ages: to anyone 18 or younger who can swim the width
of the pool (approx. 15 yds.) without stopping. Senior Swim
Senior swim is free and open to all over the age of 55. Held
Fee: $72.50 Includes USA Swimming Registration, swim
Monday-Friday from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
cap, ribbons, trophy and t-shirt. Discount available for
Water Temperature: 86-89 Degrees
free/reduced lunch qualifiers (paperwork required).
Minimum Enrollment: 24 swimmers Indoor Swimming Pool is Available to Rent
Note: Goggles and swimsuit are required. *See page 10*
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NRC WELLNESS CENTER
Tracie Strain, Wellness Director, tstrain@newtonrec.org
Make the NRC Wellness Center your headquarters for fitness!
**Check out our “Special Prices” on Page 18**
Membership Fees
Visitor Pass $5/Day $10/Week
Monthly 6-Month Annual
Single $34 $170 $340
Family $54 $270 $530
Single Senior $24 $120 $240
Family Senior $40 $210 $410
Student/Military $24 $120 $240
Special Pops $24 $120 $240
Note: Senior = 55 years or older
Wellness Center Membership Fees
Include...
* Racquetball Courts
* Public Swim at the NRC Pool
* NEW MEMBERS will receive 2 free
personal training sessions per membership
with NRC Trainer.
We feature: 28 cardiovascular stations including 4 upright and 3 recumbent bikes, 1 rower
1 recumbent elliptical, 7 treadmills, 6 Precor elliptical trainers, 2 stairmasters,
1 sports Art XTrainer, 3 AMT advanced motion technology trainers,
15 free weight stations, and 15 Precor selectorized weight stations.
To become a member please schedule a one time orientation session by calling the NRC Wellness Center at 283-7330.
Person’s 12-15 years of age when accompanied by an adult or
older may become Wellness Center members or participate in a fitness class.
You must be 16 or older to use Free Weight Plate Loaded Stations.
Business # of Employees Fee Per Employee
Memberships >100 $160
A business membership entitles the employee, their 50 - 99 $185
spouse and legal dependent children under 24 years
of age and living within their household that can 25 - 49 $235
be claimed on their income tax return, to Wellness
10 - 24 $290
Center benefits. All children 12-15 years old must be
accompanied by an adult. 1-9 $330
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NRC WELLNESS CENTER Tracie Strain, Wellness Director, tstrain@newtonrec.org
July 1st - 31st Specials
Wellness Center Memberships
6-Month Annual
Single $154 $289
Family $229 $429
Single Senior $110 $199
Family Senior $174 $329
Student $110 $199
*3 Personal Training Sessions for $50*
Wellness Center Hours FREE Supervised Child Play
Monday-Thursday When:
5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Friday
5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday & Fridays
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Health Insurance Eligible? We now offer...
Benefits Include...
• SilverSneakers classes • All Water Fitness Classes
• Cardio - Fast & Furious • Wellness Center Membership
• Take Control with Exercise • and more!
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Tracie Strain, Wellness Director, tstrain@newtonrec.org PERSONAL TRAINING
Professional National Academy of Sports Medicine
Personal Training Personal Trainer
Tracie Strain Chris Gilbert
ACE Certified Personal Trainer NASM Personal Trainer, NASM Senior
Tracie is an American Council on Exercise Certified Fitness Specialist, Symbria Senior Fitness
Personal Trainer with 25 years of experience. Specialist, NASM Weight Loss Specialist,
SilverSneakers Certified
Fee
$30 - 1st 60 minute session Fee
$25 - additional 60 minute sessions $99 - 4 Sessions; 45 minutes
* Ask about NRC’s 1/2 hour session package* $139 - 6 Sessions; 45 minutes
Personal Training is a perfect next step when transitioning $50 - 4 Sessions/2x per week;
from physical therapy to a custom tailored exercise routine. 1/2 hour sessions for Balance and Stability
For more information or to schedule an appointment please For more information or to schedule an appointment please
call the Newton Recreation Commission at (316) 283-7330. call the Newton Recreation Commission at (316) 283-7330.
Yoga
Recovering Strength and Flexibility
Mondays & Thursdays 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Improve strength, balance, and range of motion using
chairs and other props. Appropriate for those
recovering from injury or who have otherwise lost
mobility or those seeking a more gradual approach to
learning yoga. Building Better Balance Class
Location: NRC Gymnasium/Railer Room Fridays, May 7th - 28th
Instructor: Cathy Anderson, Carolyn McNeill 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
All Levels Every second of every day an older adult falls in the United
Fridays 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM States according to the CDC. This unfortunate statistic makes
Explore standing poses, hip-openers, seated poses, falling the leading cause of injury and injury related death in
twists, backbends, basic inversions, and breathing this age group. The good news is we can take steps to
exercises on deepening levels as you gain experience improve our stability to help avoid falls.
and skill. Teachers provide variations appropriate for
beginners and more advanced students. Building Better Balance is a dynamic 45 minute class
Location: NRC Gymnsium/ Railer Room designed to improve your balance, stability and overall
Instructors: Cathy Anderson, Lynette Roth strength. Join Chris Gilbert, NASM certified personal
trainer and NASM certified senior fitness specialist as
Drop-In Fee $8.00 we take action to stay stable and confident on our feet.
Fee: $20 per session
Week Pass - Unlimited $15.00 Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Instructor: Chris Gilbert, CPT, SFS
Monthly Fee - Unlimited $48.00 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 5/5
10 Class Card $60.00 Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 10
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FITNESS CLASSES Tracie Strain, Wellness Director, tstrain@newtonrec.org
Motherhood Fitness FITCore
April 19th - May 12th Wednesdays, May 5TH - May 26TH
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us to build a foundation of stability and mobility A strong core is the foundation for structure, stability, and
along your motherhood transition. Whether you are efficient movement. Join Chris Gilbert, NASM Certified
pregnant and preparing for birth or you are postpartum personal trainer, for this half hour “core on the floor”
and want to create space for healing, we aim to use class. Bring water, a towel, and a mat.
functional movement and strength to achieve your health Fee: $20 for 4 session
and healing goals wherever you are on your fitness Minimum Enrollment of 4
journey. Class will utilize mats, hand weights, and fitness Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 2nd
bands. You may bring your own if you have some or they
will be provided. For more information please e-mail Buttz and Gutz
Mallorie Coffman at mallorie.coffman@gmail.com. Mondays & Thursdays 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Fee: $40 Join our lunch bunch to strengthen your core and improve
Location: NRC Railer Room your rear view. Make the most out of your lunch hour by
Instructor: Mallorie Coffman toning, strengthening and tightening your abs, lower back,
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 18th and glutes. No cardio, no sweat!
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 10 Fee: $25 - 10 class card or $3.50 drop in
Location: NRC Railer Room
Instructor: Tracie Strain
**NEW DAY** Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM H2O Buttz and Gutz
Finding the balance between Tuesdays & Fridays 12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
strength and surrender. A combination of aerobics, strength training and stretching
ELASTICIZE is a 45-minute, stretching and core- using noodles, boards, and dumbbells. Let the water massage
strengthening choreographed workout routine. The class your stress away for a great start to your weekend!
alternates stretching and strength exercises, targeting specific Fee: $25 - 10 class card or $3.50 drop in
muscle groups, resulting in greater flexibility, balance, Location: NRC Activity Center Pool
stability, and ultimately, core-conditioning. ELASTICIZE Instructors: Tracie Strain, Carol Schmitt
is truly for everyone, as it provides the necessary dynamics
often missed in more advanced workout regiments, and can Take Control with Exercise
also serve as a great transitional class for those beginning
their fitness journey. Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee: $5 drop in fee; $40 - 10 class card In addition to reducing pain and stiffness, this exercise based
Location: NRC Railer Room program uses moderate activities to help increase joint
Instructor: Hannah Mosher flexibility, range of motion, balance, increase overall stamina,
Minimum Enrollment: 4 and maintain muscle strength.
Note: During the TUESDAY CLASS ONLY a supervised Emphasis on improving the
child’s play area will be available for children 1 year and cardiovascular system with
older. Participants utilizing the child’s play area MUST weights and rhythm is also
RESERVE A SPOT prior to attending as there is a taught. There are optional
maximum of 6 children allowed. (Free to ELASTICIZE floor exercises.
class participants) Fee: $4 drop in fee; $15 once a week, per month; $25 twice
a week, per month
Zumba Gold Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Instructor: Larry Schmitt and Tracie Strain
Ditch the workout - join the party! This Brazilian/Latin
dance class is a low impact, body energizing aerobic Cardio - Fast & Furious
experience. Zumba features fast & slow rhythms to tone & Tuesdays 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
sculpt your body while burning fat. Zumba Gold takes the This program is designed to improve your cardiovascular
Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it easy stamina. Stretching, balance, and movement are emphasized.
for seniors, beginners, or others who have limitations. Weights are used and minimal floor exercises are optional.
Fee: $5 drop in fee; $18 per month Fee: $2.50 drop in fee; $8 per month
Location: NRC Railer Room Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Instructor: Rose Jackson Instructor: Tracie Strain
Minimum Enrollment: 5
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Tracie Strain, Wellness Director, tstrain@newtonrec.org SILVERSNEAKERS
*WELLNESS CENTER MEMBERS,
SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSES ARE FREE!
*$3 PER CLASS IF NOT PART OF YOUR HEALTH PLAN!
*CHECK WITH US TODAY TO SEE IF YOUR HEALTH PLAN
INCLUDES THIS VALUABLE BENEFIT!
SilverSneakers® II - Circuit
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Experience standing, low-impact choreography alternated with standing upper-body strength work. This
class is suitable for nearly every fitness level, and your instructor can adapt the exercises depending on
your skill.
Location: NRC Activity Center
Instructors: Becky Butcher, Tracie Strain
SilverSneakers® - Classic
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM
Increase muscular strength and range of movement, and improve activities for daily living.
You’ll have a chair for seated exercises and standing support. Your instructor can modify the exercises for
your fitness level.
Location: NRC Activity Center
Instructors: Becky Butcher, Tracie Strain
SilverSneakers® - Yoga
Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Move through seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of
movement. Finish with restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation to promote reduced stress
and mental clarity.
Location: NRC Activity Center
Instructors: Carol Schmitt, Tracie Strain
SilverSneakers® - Splash
Wednesdays 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
In this fun, shallow-water exercise class, you’ll use a signature splash-board to increase strength and
endurance. Splash is suitable for all skill levels and is safe for non-swimmers.
Location: NRC Activity Center Pool
Instructors: Becky Butcher, Tracie Strain
The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively
for older adults. The program includes use of basic amenities and access to signature SilverSneakers®
classes. The program is offered to Medicare-eligible members of a sponsoring health plan.
Medicare-eligible members are adults age 65 or older, or in some cases, those of any age deemed
disabled and receiving Medicare.
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HEALTH IMPROVMENT Tracie Strain, Wellness Director, tstrain@newtonrec.org
Wellness Coaching Program
This is an opportunity to assess where Introductory Meeting
you are on your health journey! Tuesday, April 20th @ 5:30
Talk with Wellness Center staff or contact “Empowered to Transform”
Becky Esch, Certified Health Coach, (316) 283-2215, Are you wanting to improve your health?
esch4health@gmail.com to set up a free 20 minute
Come to an informational meeting introducing the
consultation. At this session, Becky will perform a short
IN.FORM program, including a free health assessment.
health assessment and bio-scan. Options will be presented
and discussed to determine what might be most beneficial IN.FORM is a clinically tested program designed to assist
for you to strengthen you health. the body in rebalancing and resolving a number of health
issues tied to metabolic syndrome. An added benefit is
that the majority of class participants see improvement
Eating Well in their energy levels, mental clarity and body shape. This
“I’m sick of dieting. What do I do now?” class will meet for 13 weeks. Class day and time will be
determined by participants in the program following the
Thursdays, April 15th & 22nd initial introductory meeting. Take charge of your health!
7:00 PM Fee: $99 per person; $149 per couple
A peaceful relationship with food is one of life’s (13 week class; product fees may apply)
great pleasures. However, for many people, eating is Location: NRC Sunflower/Cottonwood Room
anything but a pleasure. Do you struggle with guilt Instructor: Becky Esch, Natural Health Consultant
when eating enjoyable foods? An eating competent and Certified Health Coach.
person feels positive, comfortable, and flexible with Note: Please call (316) 283-2215 or e-mail
eating as well as matter-of-fact and reliable about esch4health@gmail.com for more information.
getting enough to eat of foods they enjoy. Wish this
Join this 13 week class and receive a Discount for the
could be you? Come learn the basics of eating Wellness Center $5 off a 1 month Membership
competence, how to feel good about foods you enjoy, $10 off a 6 month Membership
and what you need to do to begin a peaceful
relationship with food. This course is taught by
Paula Miller, the food peace dietitian, from Sunrise Becky Esch,
Nutrition Consulting LLC. Learn more about Paula Natural Health Consultant &
at www.SunriseNutritionConsulting.com Certified Health Coach
Fee: $25 Becky has been working as a Natural Health
Location: NRC Sunflower Room Consultant for 10 years. She has been
Instructor: Paula Miller, MS, RDN, LD teaching IN.FORM and Maintenance
Minimum Enrollment: 8 classes at NRC for over 3 years. Her
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 13th husband Don, owns Esch Landscaping.
Becky has 2 daughters. Rachel who has
Elementary Ed/Music degrees, and has
Monthly Virtual also worked at NRC with Discovery Camp.
Fitness Challenges Elizabeth is at K-State in Fashion Studies/Business. Becky
loves walking in the woods, reading, trying new recipes and
growing unique garden crops!
Mother “MAY” I?
May 3rd - 28th A Healthier Harvey County
Booty Busters Working together to improve the
June 2nd - 30th health, safety, and success of all
ARMerica people in Harvey County.
July 2nd - 30th
@HealthyHarvey
“Back” to School
August 2nd - 30th www.healthyharveycoalition.com
**See Page 6 for more details**
healthyharveycoalition@gmail.com
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