Parks & Recreation Summer ROCKS Program - City of Fridley
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Parks & Recreation
Summer ROCKS Program
Recreation Opportunities for Creative Kids in the Summer
An ACTIVE Program
for ACTIVE Kids!
For youth who have completed grades K-7
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Monday - Friday | June 14 - August 19, 2022
Weekly Fee: $165
($132 for 4/day week, $99 for 3/day week)
Fridley Middle School
6100 West Moore Lake Drive NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Parks and Recreation Department | 763-572-3570 | FridleyMN.gov/recreation
ROCKS Program Info
The Fridley Recreation Department will once again host this popular summer program. Summer ROCKS (Recreation Opportunities
for Creative Kids in the Summer) is all about exploring, adventure, learning, creativity, friendships, and most of all FUN! The pro-
gram will be held at the Fridley Middle School (FMS) and Commons Park. Drop-off and pick-up will be located at Door #10 on the
West side of the FMS. Throughout this packet you’ll find the program schedule, registration info and weekly activity descriptions.
ROCKS Daily Schedule (M, Tu, Th, F)
Register Online!
FridleyMN.gov/Summer-ROCKS 7:30 - 8:20 a.m. Arrival & Hang-out
During this time participants can play games, read a book,
watch a cartoon or work on an art project with the ROCKS staff.
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning Instructional Classes
Frequently Asked Questions... Participants will enjoy 3 different classes ranging from
sports/games, arts/crafts, science/nature and enrichment.
1. Do I have to register for the entire 10 week program? Classes are listed on pages 3-5.
No! You can register for as little as one week and as much 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Recess at Commons Park
as 10! We recommend registering for all 10 weeks, since it’s Children will bring their own lunch and eat at the picnic tables
going to be so much fun! or on the grass at Commons Park and then have time to play
2. Can I pay for the program on a weekly basis? on the playground.
Yes! We require that you pay for the first week in full, then
any other weeks your child is enrolled in may be part of 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Programs
our payment plan, where that week’s registration fees are Playground Program (Gr. K-3) at Commons Park:
due the Monday before camp starts. The online system will It’s time to play! This is a recreational program designed to
automatically enroll and charge your card on the specified involve children in a variety of activities which will promote
date when you choose the “Summer ROCKS 2022” payment the development of friendships, good sportsmanship,
plan during the online check out. coordination, motivation and creativity!
3. How do I register? Chill (Gr. 4-7) at the Middle School & Commons Park:
Registration can be completed online, over the phone or in- This is a great place to meet new friends and hang out! We’ll
person. You will need to register each child for each week that enjoy all that summer has to offer in this program that is full
they will be coming to ROCKS. For example, your child will be of fun and adventure. Activities will include sports, crafts,
enrolled in weeks 1, 3 & 6 of summer ROCKS. You will need to games, swimming, video games and more!
choose week one, three, and six of your child’s age (ex. week
#1, grades 2-3) to complete registration. Each week will be a 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Pick-up
separate registration. If you have any problems, feel free to Participants will return to the Middle School for pick-up.
call us and we’re happy to help!
4. Are there scholarships available? Wednesday Field Trips and Special Events
Throughout the summer we’ll have a variety of field trips,
Yes, fee assistance is available to Fridley residents who meet
special events and entertainment on Wednesdays. See weekly
the MN School District Free or Reduced Lunch Program
schedule for more details on pages 3-5.
guidelines. Call the Recreation office at 763-572-3570 for more
information.
5. What is the deadline to register for summer ROCKS? 8. Can I drop off my child before 7:30 a.m. if I am comfortable
Registration closes one week prior to the week your child will leaving them alone?
be attending. No, it is the policy of the facility that all children on the property
6. What will happen to my registration if the program is full? must be supervised by an adult.
If the program is full your child will be added to a wait list. 9. Can I pick my child up earlier than 5:00 p.m.?
Participants will be added to the program on a first come first Yes, you may pick up your child anytime throughout the day.
serve basis if space becomes available. There is no charge to Please check the activity schedule so you know if they are at
be on the wait list. the FMS or Commons Park. It is also required for you to sign
7. If my plans change after I have registered, can I cancel and your child out with Recreation staff.
get a refund if I prepaid? 10. What if I’m late to pick my child?
Yes, refunds will be issued up until 1 week prior to your It is expected that all children are picked up by 5:00 p.m. A
scheduled week. late fee of $5 per child in increments of 5 minutes past the
assigned pick-up time will be charged.
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ROCKS Weekly Classes and Trips/Special Events
In the morning each week, participants will take part in three different classes. Classes take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays; field trips and special events take place on Wednesdays. Activities have been selected to appeal to a wide array of inter-
ests and abilities. We are excited to offer many new things for your child to learn as well as present some traditional favorites to fill
the days with excitement and fun!
Week 1 June 14 - 17
Games Galore
Get ready for an awesome time! We’ll play a wide variety of team
building games as well as some of the classics like Pin Guard,
Trench Ball, Sharks & Minnows, and Ball Tag. This active class will
be a great place to get to know new friends!
Clay and Sculpture
Come play with clay! You’ll learn building and shaping techniques
using a variety of clay. In addition, we’ll paint and decorate our
creations and creatures too.
Recycling Challenge
We’ll explore the world of recycling and learn what we can do to
keep our world clean and beautiful. We’ll learn through games,
scavenger hunts, obstacle courses and cool projects. Get ready Week 3 June 27 - July 1
to challenge yourself and your friends to be an ambassador for
the earth. Soccer
The “goal” of this class is to get the kids moving and learning the
Wednesday game of soccer. Fun games and activities will be used to develop
Classes and Afternoon Playgrounds/Chill will run Tuesday - Friday a child’s skills such as dribbling, passing and scoring!
this week. There will not be a trip/special event on Wednesday.
Food Art
This mash up is sure to be sweet! We’ll create artistic masterpieces
Week 2 June 20 - 24 with food as the subject and also create art using fruits, veggies,
etc. as our medium. Get ready to paint, sculpt, draw and eat!
Ninja Camp Robotic Builders
Get ready for a challenge! This new class will give participants Yes, we CAN learn about robotics! With the LEGO® WeDo
an opportunity to have fun testing their skills and abilities while Robotics System, young children can build and program their
going through various obstacles: tunnel crawl, cone weave, noodle robotic creations. Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique
crawl, mat rolls, parachute run, fitness ladders, hula hoop jump system teaches children about simple machines, engineering,
and hurdles. Different courses will be set-up each day. Instruction programming, and so much more. Instructed by Tech Academy.
provided by Sports Unlimited coaches.
Field Trip - Sky Zone
Painting Get ready to jump together at Sky Zone trampoline park, complete
First we’ll learn a bit about painting, shading, dimension and color. with freestyle jump court, ultimate dodgeball and a ninja warrior
Then we’ll paint with a variety of paints and techniques. This class course.
is sure to be an artist’s cup of tea!
Plant Projects Weekly: ROCKS Sports Network (RSN)
Find your green thumb because this class is all about plants. We’ll During the sports classes
make crafts, plant a flower and observe the plants around us as
participants will have the option
they begin to grow!
to take part in RSN. Children
Field Trip - Outdoor Adventure will learn the behind-the-scenes
We’re off to join the fun staff at Three Rivers Outdoor Adventure skills of producing a sports
school for an exciting day. Activities may include: slack lining, log broadcast. Filming, interviewing
rolling and fishing. and reporting will be involved.
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Week 4 July 6 - 8
Baseball/T-ball and Kickball
Get ready to hit, kick, and throw in all of these classic summer
sports. Bring your ball gloves as we head to the field for practice.
We will focus on fun as we learn the fundamentals of these sports
and work our way to game play.
Bead and Tape Creations
We will make a variety of projects using all types of beads and
even make our own. We will also be using duct tape and masking
tape to make cool art works and useful items!
Week 6 July 18 - 22
Passport to Adventure
Get ready for a whirlwind visit to four very different countries or Floor Hockey
continents. We’ll explore customs, music, language, crafts and Let’s have some fun playing floor hockey. Each student will
foods from familiar to exotic. Take home a variety of awesome learn the basic fundamentals of the sport through drills and fun
crafts and play games from around the world. activities. Sportsmanship and teamwork will be emphasized.
Wednesday Wearable Art
Classes and Afternoon Playgrounds/Chill will run Wednesday - We will decorate all kinds of clothing articles using a variety of
Friday this week. There will not be a trip/special event. techniques and paints. Participants will also have fun creating eye
catching accessories. All supplies are included.
Week 5 July 11 - 15
Crazy Concoctions
We’re going to get wild and crazy with science as we create mind
Build It! blowing experiments and mysterious creations. This week is filled
First we’ll examine the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of with ooze, fizz, slime and more!
structures and then experiment by building towers, boats, bridges
and more. Fun Lego projects will also be included. Get ready to Field Trip - Como Zoo & Como Town
be creative! We’ll start the day checking out all of the animals in the zoo. Then
we’ll head to the park for a picnic lunch and play time. We’ll enjoy
Zumba Kids the afternoon spinning, flying and zooming on the exciting rides
Who’s ready to Zumba? Enjoy the rhythms of Latin infused music at Como Town!
and dance! Zumba kids brings all of the fun of a dance party to
ROCKS.
Art and Nature Week 7 July 25 - 29
Pinecones, sticks and berries have a purpose in nature, but can also
be used to create exciting art projects. Join this class to explore Basketball
the environment around you and express it in your artwork. This is a great introduction to the sport of basketball. Each student
will learn the basic fundamentals of the sport through drills and
Special Event - Wet & Wild Water Party fun activities. Games will be played each day.
This annual event is always a cool afternoon adventure! Get
ready for a giant slip ’n slide, lots of sprinklers, water toys, water Drawing and Paper Projects
balloons and more. In addition, we’ll have a visit from the Fridley How about fine-tuning all that doodling? Learn the basics of
Fire Department with a massive fire hose sprayer! drawing using pencils, charcoal, colored pencils and pastels.
We’ll also be making a variety of cool projects out of paper! From
beads to origami; we’ll be cutting, folding and decorating our
cool creations.
Space Explorers
Are you ready to explore the galaxy? In this class we’re off to
space to learn about stars, planets, moons, meteors and much
more...3...2...1...BLAST OFF!
Field Trip - Bunker Beach
Come and cool off with us at the best water park around! Bunker
Beach is an exciting place to visit with a wave pool, waterslide
tower, large adventure pool, lazy river and sand play area!
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Week 8 August 1 - 5
Newspaper Club
Are you ready to become a reporter? This class will be an exciting
opportunity to create a youth newspaper. We will dig up stories,
take pictures and put it all together in print.
Lacrosse
Learn one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States!
Lacrosse is a combination of basketball, soccer and hockey. Team
play and sportsmanship will be emphasized. Instruction will be
provided by Sports Unlimited coaches.
Slimy, Squishy, Sticky
In this class we will not only explore a variety of dough, but we
will make our own slime that may be sticky or squishy. Get ready
to be grossed out!
Special Event - Nickel Jamboree
Come one, come all for carnival games, face painting, hayrides,
and more! This annual carnival is always a kid favorite! Activities Week 10 August 15 - 19
are just 10 - 50 cents, so bring your change (all ROCKS participants
will receive a $5 card for use during the event as well). Track and Field
Make a run for it! We’ll try our hand at a number of track and
Week 9 August 8 - 12 field events such as hurdling, throwing, jumping and more! The
week will consist of fun obstacle courses and friendly competi-
tions.
Martial Arts and Light Sabers!
Learn the basics of Martial Arts, while developing self-confidence Photography and Scrapbooking
and discipline. Participants will work to improve overall physical Learn how to take good keepsake pictures and then how to display
condition by increasing flexibility and endurance. Each class will them in an album. Participants will create a scrapbook to capture
include fun skill building with Light Sabers! Instructed by Grand all the fun they had over summer break!
Master Tom Malone, 8th Degree Black Belt.
Intro to Coding with Superheroes
Make a Music Video Create YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME! Students can create their own
Lights, camera, action! We’ll choose a song and then create platform video games in this cool class! Choose your story line
costumes, scenes, choreography and more. Be a star! with your favorite superheroes as your stars. Add challenges and
difficulty levels, then share them by email or post them on the
All About Animals web to challenge family and friends. Bring a jump drive to the
From mammals to amphibians; animals are everywhere! Join us last day of class.
as we travel near and far learning about different animals and
how they can live where they do. We’ll play games, make projects Field Trip - Cascade Bay
and have a blast! Let’s cap of the summer in the sun at Cascade Bay water park!
With giant waterslides, an aqua pirate ship and a lazy river, our
Special Event - Jolly Pops Concert final trip of the summer will be one to remember!
The Jolly Pops are back for an exciting concert in Commons Park!
We’ll enjoy the music and dancing in the morning and in the
afternoon we’ll have exciting entertainment that is sure to impress.
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