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  SUMMER
Activty
GUIDE

   ONLINE REGISTRATION
   www.greatbendrec.com
   CALL US 620-793-3755
   REGISTER: MAY 10, 2021
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
l The GBREC continues to monitor regulation changes and local mandates to ensure the safety of our participants and members while
      attending the facilities and our programs.
 l The Recreation Commission has put in place preventative measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
 l The Recreation Commission recommends that Masks be worn. Social distancing 6 ft. guidelines should be followed without masking
 l Sports spectators/fans/500 + indoor event spectators maybe limited and adhear to mask or attendance guidance by county, state,
      federal, KRPA, KSHSSA as notified.

                                         Recreation & Parks are wondrous places to PLAY, LEARN and EXPLORE.
 Peaceful retreats for the pace and pressures of everyday life, they bring us family gatherings, ball games, wellness programs, afterschool programs, long walks and wildlife
 waiting to be discovered. To ensure our recreation programs, recreation centers, and public outdoor spaces inspire generations to come, we need your help Support our local
 Recreation Commission, call 620.793.3755.

                                            Great Bend Recreation Commission Foundation
                                          501C (3) Non-Profit Organization, Dr. Teri Turkle Huslig, President

PG2 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
Scholarships Residents of USD#428 school            CONTENT
                                                           district meeting certain guidelines maybe eli-      INFORMATION		 2-3
                                                           gible for scholarship assistance for their chil-    AQUATICS			4-5
                                                           dren ages 18 and younger. If approved, schol-       PARENT/CHILD		 6-7
                          GBREC                            arship funds cover 50% of the program fee           PRESCHOOL/TODDLER  7-9
                          PO Box 353                       and applicants are asked to pay the remaining       YOUTH ENRICHMENT   9-17
                          Great Bend, KS 67530             balance. Some activities are exempt from the        YOUTH SPORTS		     18-20
                                                           scholarship program. Application forms must         ADULT SPORTS		     20-21
                                                           be submitted 5 business days prior to register-     ADULT ENRICHMENT		 22-23
                                                           ing at GBRec Office. Recipients must attend         ADAPTIVE			24
                                                           75% of activity.                                    WELLNESS			25-27
                                                           Registrations & Cancellations We ask                EVENTS			28
                                                           you to register at least four business days
                             620.793.3755                  prior to start dates to prevent cancellations
                             620.792.3838 fax              due to low enrollment. Fees are due at the
                                                           time of registration. We reserve the right to       CODES:		 FACILITY:
                                                           cancel, combine, or divide activities based         REC		       GB Recreation Center
                                                           upon enrollment. Information is subject to          ACTCTR      GBRC Activity Center
                                                           change regarding times, dates, locations and        C/A		       City Auditorium
                                                           instructors. Check our website & Facebook for       ZOO		       Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo
                                                           updates.                                            BRITSP      Brit Spaugh Park
                              FACEBOOK FRIEND:
                                                           Refunds Refund requests must be made 24             SRCTR		     GB Senior Center
                                                           hours prior to the scheduled starting date of       JEFF        Jefferson Elementary
                              GREATBENDREC                 the activity. Refunds not granted after that        LIN		       Lincoln Elementary
                                                           time. No pro-rated refunds. There is a $5.00        EISEN		     Eisenhower Elementary
                                                           service charge on all refunds. T-shirts cost        PRK		       Park Elementary
                                                           will be reduced from the activity fee if appli-     TENNIS      Shannon Schartz TennisCourts
                                                           cable. No refunds on Wellness memberships,          WEST		      Westfall Ballfield
                                                           and trips. Team fees refunds will be allowed        WET		       Wetlands Aquatic Facility
                                                           if request is made prior to the registration        WAL		       Walnut Bowl
                             www.greatbendrec.com          deadline.                                           STO		       Stoneridge Golf Course
                                                           Wait List If class or team has met its maxi-        LANG		      Langrehr BallField
                                                           mum enrollment, patrons have the option to          GBSC		      Great Bend Sports Complex
                                                           add a name to the wait list. Should a spot          VETS Veterans Memorial Park/Ballfields
                                                           open, you will be contacted. Patrons cannot         KWEC Kansas Wetlands Educational Center
                                                           be enrolled in a program and be on a waitlist
  WAYS TO REGISTER                                         for another session of the same program.            COMMISSIONERS
                                                           Photography/Video Great Bend Rec                    Bruce Hofeling
ONLINE at www.greatbendrec.com                                                                                 Dr. Teri Turkle Huslig
                                                           reserves the right to use all photographs and
IN PERSON at GBREC CENTER,                                                                                     Andrea Bauer
                                                           video of participants for promotional pur-
1214 Stone Street,                                                                                             Sue Cooper
                                                           poses, including print, digital, and social media
M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm                                                                                            Dr. Jonathan Pike
                                                           promotions.
PHONE at 620-793-3755 ext. 110                                                                                 ADMINISTRATION
                                                           Lost & Found Items of value are kept for
                                                           one month and than donated to a local,              Diann Henderson, Executive Director & Superintendent
                                                           non-profit agency. Water bottles are not kept.      Megan Hammeke, Senior, Aquatics, SN Director
GBRC Mission Statement                                                                                         Garet Fitzpatrick, Enrichment & Activity Center Director
The Great Bend Recreation Commission is a public           Class Attendance Sorry, children are not            Chris Umphres, Asst. Superintendent/Sports Director
supported agency serving the citizens of USD#428.          allowed to attend classes with their parents.
We are dedicated to providing quality leisure, cultural,
                                                           Siblings of class participants are not permitted    RECREATION STAFF
sports, fitness and educational programs to improve                                                            Paul Zamarripa, Asst. Sports Director
your quality of life and the community.                    in teaching areas.
                                                                                                               Aaron Fuller, Athletic Sports Supervisor
                                                           For Your Convenience We accept Visa,                Vandy Simpson, Office Clerk/Office Manager
                                                           Mastercard, Discover                                LeaAnn Leroy, Enrollment/Customer Service Specialist
                                                           Summer Registration Begins Monday,                  Jerry Richards, Maintenance & Custodian
                                                           May 10, 2021.
                                                                                                                   GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755 PG3
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
SWIM LESSON SESSIONS
                                                                                         SESSION 1: 		          JUNE 7-17
                                                                                         10:30-11:00am          11:00-11:30am    6:00-6:30pm
                                                                                         SESSION 2: 		          JUNE 21-JULY 1
                                                                                         10:30-11:00am          11:00-11:30am    6:00-6:30pm
                                                                                         SESSION 3: 		          JULY 6-15
                                                                                         10:30-11:00am          11:00-11:30am    6:00-6:30pm
                                                                                         TODDLER 1:             JULY 19-22
                                                                                         10:30-11:00am          11:00-11:30am    6:00-6:30pm
                                                                                         TODDLER 2:             JULY 26-29
                                                                                         10:30-11:00am          11:00-11:30am    6:00-6:30pm

                                                                                         SESSION 1                        SESSION 2
                                                                                         JUNE 7-17                        JUNE 21-JULY 1
                                                                                         AGE: 5 YRS & UP                  AGE: 5 YRS & UP
                                                                                         MAX: 5                           MAX: 5

                                                                                         LEVEL 1                          LEVEL 1
$30.00 FEE                                                                               Code:
                                                                                         #204707D1
                                                                                                     Date:
                                                                                                     6/7-6/17
                                                                                                                Time:
                                                                                                                10:30am
                                                                                                                          Code:
                                                                                                                          #204707D4
                                                                                                                                      Date:
                                                                                                                                      6/21-7/1
                                                                                                                                                 Time:
                                                                                                                                                 10:30am
Partial Scholarships Available Fee is $25.00 Lessons held Monday thru Thursday
for 2 weeks. Due to variable weather conditions, we cannot guarantee the number of       #204707D2   6/7-6/17   11:00am   #204707D5   6/21-7/1   11:00am
lessons given per session. Refunds will not be given for cancellations due to weather.   #204707D3   6/7-6/17   6:00pm    #204707D6   6/21-7/1   6:00pm
No class make-ups due to weather. Rescheduled classes will be held on Fridays.           LEVEL 2                          LEVEL 2
Sessions are 30 minutes. Lessons are held at the Wetlands Aquatic Facility. Waiting      Code:		     Date:      Time:     Code:		     Date:      Time:
Lists: If you are enrolled in a Swimming Lesson Session, you cannot be put on a          #204707E1   6/7-6/17   10:30am   #204707E4   6/21-7/1   10:30am
waiting list for any session.                                                            #204707E2   6/7-6/17   11:00am   #204707E5   6/21-7/1   11:00am
                                                                                         #204707E3   6/7-6/17   6:00pm    #204707E6   6/21-7/1   6:00pm

REGISTRATION DEADLINES:                                                                  LEVEL 3
                                                                                         Code:		     Date: Time:
                                                                                                                          LEVEL 3
                                                                                                                          Code:		     Date:      Time:
Session 1 - June 2, 2021                                                                 #204707F1   6/7-6/17 10:30am     #204707F4   6/21-7/1   10:30am
Session 2 - June 16, 202                                                                 #204707F2   6/7-6/17 11:00am     #204707F5   6/21-7/1   11:00am
                                                                                         #204707F3   6/7-6/17 6:00pm      #204707F6   6/21-7/1   6:00pm
Session 3 - June 30, 2021
                                                                                         LEVEL 4                          LEVEL 4
What Session Should My Child Be In?                                                      Code:
                                                                                         #204707G1
                                                                                                     Date: Time:
                                                                                                     6/7-6/17 10:30am
                                                                                                                          Code:
                                                                                                                          #204707G4
                                                                                                                                      Date:
                                                                                                                                      6/21-7/1
                                                                                                                                                 Time:
                                                                                                                                                 10:30am
Good question! All of the session descriptions and requirements are available            #204707G2   6/7-6/17 11:00am     #204707G5   6/21-7/1   11:00am
at GBRC office or GBREC website under Aquatics www.greatbendrec.com.                     #204707G3   6/7-6/17 6:00pm      #204707G6   6/21-7/1   6:00pm

Contact Megan Hammeke, GBRC, at 793-3755 ext. 210                                        LEVEL 5                          LEVEL 5
                                                                                         Code:		     Date:      Time:     Code:		     Date:      Time:
                                                                                         #204707H1   6/7-6/17   10:30am   #204707H4   6/21-7/1   10:30am
                                                                                         #204707H2   6/7-6/17   11:00am   #204707H5   6/21-7/1   11:00am
PRE-REGISTRATION is required for all                                                     #204707H3   6/7-6/17   6:00pm    #204707H6   6/21-7/1   6:00pm
swimming lessons.                                                                        LEVEL 6                          LEVEL 6
Registration begins May 10, 2021                                                         Code:		     Date:      Time:     Code:		     Date:      Time:

ONLINE REGISTRATION Available or visit
                                                                                         #204707I1   6/7-6/17   10:30am   #204707I4   6/21-7/1   10:30am
                                                                                         #204707I2   6/7-6/17   11:00am   #204707I5   6/21-7/1   11:00am
GBRC office, 1214 Stone Street                                                           #204707I3   6/7-6/17   6:00pm    #204707I6   6/21-7/1   6:00pm
or call 620.793.3755

CANCELLATIONS
Go to www.greatbendrec.com, visit rainoutline.com or download
the app, or visit the Great Bend Rec Facebook Page.

PG4 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
SESSION 3                                                    PRESCHOOL SESSIONS
JULY 6-15                                                    MAX: 5
AGE: 5 YRS & UP
MAX: 5                                                       STARFISH (3-year-old)
                                                             Code:		Date:		Time:
                                                             #204707A1 6/7-6/17		 10:30am
LEVEL 1                                                      #204707A2 6/7-6/17		 11:00am
Code:		Date:		Time:                                          #204707A3 6/7-6/17		 6:00pm
#204707D7 7/6-7/15		 10:30am                                 #204707A4 6/21-7/1		 10:30am
#204707D8 7/6-7/15		 11:00am                                 #204707A5 6/21-7/1		 11:00am
#204707D9 7/6-7/15		 6:00pm                                  #204707A6 6/21-7/1		 6:00pm
LEVEL 2                                                      #204707A7 7/6-7/15		 10:30am
Code:		Date:		Time:                                          #204707A8 7/6-7/15		 11:00am
#204707E7 7/6-7/15		 10:30am                                 #204707A9 7/6-7/15		 6:00pm
#204707E8 7/6-7/15		 11:00am
#204707E9 7/6-7/15		 6:00pm
                                                             GOLDFISH (4 & 5-year-olds)
LEVEL 3                                                      Code:		Date:		Time:
Code:		Date:		Time:                                          #204707B1 6/7-6/17		 10:30am
#204707F7 7/6-7/15		 10:30am                                 #204707B2 6/7-6/17		 11:00am
#204707F8 7/6-7/15		 11:00am                                 #204707B3 6/7-6/17		 6:00pm
#204707F9 7/6-7/15		 6:00pm                                  #204707B4 6/21-7/1		 10:30am
LEVEL 4                                                      #204707B5 6/21-7/1		 11:00am
Code:		Date:		Time:                                          #204707B6 6/21-7/1		 6:00pm
#204707G7 7/6-7/15		 10:30am                                 #204707B7 7/6-7/15		 10:30am
#204707G8 7/6-7/15		 11:00am                                 #204707B8 7/6-7/15		 11:00am
#204707G9 7/6-7/15		 6:00pm                                  #204707B9 7/6-7/15		 6:00pm
LEVEL 5
Code:		Date:		Time:                                          SUNFISH (4 & 5-year-olds)
#204707H7 7/6-7/15		 10:30am                                 Code:		Date:		Time:
#204707H8 7/6-7/15		 11:00am                                 #204707C1 6/7-6/17		 10:30am
#204707H9 7/6-7/15		 6:00pm                                  #204707C2 6/7-6/17		 11:00am
LEVEL 6                                                      #204707C3 6/7-6/17		 6:00pm
Code:		Date:		Time:                                          #204707C4 6/21-7/1		 10:30am
#204707I7    7/6-7/15		    10:30am                           #204707C5 6/21-7/1		 11:00am
#204707I8    7/6-7/15		    11:00am                           #204707C6 6/21-7/1		 6:00pm
#204707I9    7/6-7/15		    6:00pm                            #204707C7 7/6-7/15		 10:30am
                                                             #204707C8 7/6-7/15		 11:00am

PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS
                                                             #204707C9 7/6-7/15		 6:00pm

FEE: $15.00
TODDLER SESSION 1: July 19-22                                  THE WETLANDS WATERPARK
TODDLER SESSION 2: July 26-29                                      Opens May 29, 2021
MAX: 15                                                            Hours of Operation:
An adult must get in the water with each toddler enrolled.         12:30 pm-5:30pm - 7 days a week
                                                                   Family Nights are Tues. & Thurs. from 7-9 pm
LIL’ SPLASHERS (6 MONTHS - 2-year-olds)                            620.792.1516
Code:			Date:		Time:
#204707J1		 7/19-7/22 10:30am                                      2302 Main Street
#204707J2		 7/19-7/22 11:00am                                      www.greatbendwaterpark.com
#204707J3		 7/19-7/22 6:00pm                                       Available for private parties & Special Events!
#204707J4		 7/19-7/22 10:30am
#204707J5		 7/19-7/22
#204707J6		 7/19-7/22
                      11:00am
                      6:00pm
                                                                  Admission:
                                                                  Under 3 yrs - Free
TADPOLE TODDLERS (2 & 3-year-olds)                                $3 - 3-17 yrs.
Code:			Date:		Time:                                              $4 - 18 yrs & older
#204707K1		 7/26-7/29 10:30am                                     Discount passes - $40
#204707K2		 7/26-7/29 11:00am                                     $2 Admission on Family Nights!
#204707K3		 7/26-7/29 6:00pm
#204707K4		 7/26-7/29 10:30am
#204707K5		 7/26-7/29
#204707K6		 7/26-7/29
                      11:00am
                      6:00pm
                                                                                     GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755 PG5
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
GBRC MACK JUNE JAUNT FUN FLY
                                                                                          The Model Association of Central Kansas (MACK) is an organization providing a safe,
                                                                                          family-oriented environment to promote education and wholesome recreation for its
                                                                                          members and the community through modeling activities. Join MACK on Saturday,
                                                                                          June 5th, from 1:00 pm till dusk as members will be flying and talking about model air-
                                                                                          planes during this free come and go event. This program is for all ages, but children
                                                                                          must be accompanied by at least one adult. This event will be held at the Roger Brin-
                                                                                          ing Model Airport located (114 SW 20th Ave.) south of the intersection of Patton Road
                                                                                          and Railroad Ave. The event will be cancelled if the wind is 30 mph or greater or if it
                                                                                          is raining. If the event is postponed due to weather, the rescheduled date will be Sun-
                                                                                          day, June 6th, from 1:00 pm till dusk. For more information about this event, contact
                                                                                          MACK member Cory at 620-282-4878. This event is co-sponsored by the MACK and
                                                                                          the Great Bend Recreation Commission.

                                                                                          SUMMER TODDLER ART
                                                                                          We have just the class for those looking to spend some fun times doing some simple
                                                                                          art projects with their little one. After class, you can spend some time with your child
                                                                                          exploring the My BackYard Playground. Children must be accompanied by at least
                                                                                          one adult.
                                                                                          Instructor: Rachel Clawson
                                                                                          Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                          Fee: $7.00 per child
                                                                                          Code:     Age:      Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                          #209006B 2-3 yrs    6/8-6/29   T       10-10:45amACTCTR

ALL AGES
Children must be accompanied by one adult                                                 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY CRAFT
                                                                                          Join us and celebrate the 4th of July with a fun craft to show off for the 4th of July.
                                                                                          Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND TIME                                                               Instructor: Margaret Bartholomew
Let your little one’s imagination go wild with the “Imagination Playground”. These free
                                                                                          Enrollment: Max. 16
drop-in activities are recommended for children ages 2 and older. All children MUST
                                                                                          Fee: $7.00 per child
be accompanied by an adult 18 and older. All adults planning to bring children to this
                                                                                          Code:     Age:      Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
drop-in program will need to sign up for a FREE Imagination Playground membership         #209006C 4-10 yrs   6/19       S       9:30-10:30am REC
card that they will need to use to attend this program. The playground will be set up
at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th St.) from
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on June 9th, June 23rd, July 7th, 21st, September 8th and 22nd.         MOM & ME 4TH OF JULY PAINTING
                                                                                          Join us and have fun celebrating the 4th Of July with this fun painting just in time for
                                                                                          the 4th Of July.
STORYWALK AT THE GREAT BEND REC ACTIVITY CENTER                                           Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Join Donna Krug, Cottonwood District FCS Agent, and her helpers at the Activity           Instructor: Margaret Bartholomew
Center (2715 18th St.) for these StoryWalk adventures. StoryWalks are books that will     Enrollment: Max. 16
be displayed on white boards as children walk in the area surrounding the My Back-        Fee: $7.00 per child
Yard Playground or inside the Activity Center. The goal of StoryWalk is to read and       Code:     Age:      Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                          #209006D 4-10 yrs   6/24       TH      6:30-7:30pmREC
exercise together with your child. These StoryWalks are a free drop-in program that
will be held between 10:00 – 11:30 am. This program targets pre-school age children
with their parents or caregivers. Each date will be a different story.                    4th OF JULY TODDLER ART WITH MOM
These walks will be held on:                                                              Get a head start Celebrating the 4th of July by making some simple red, white, and
Wednesday, June 9th                                                                       blue art projects with your little one. Children must be accompanied by at least one
Wednesday, July 21st                                                                      adult.
Wednesday, September 22nd                                                                 Instructor: Trisha Ryff
                                                                                          Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                          Fee: $7.00 per child
TRACTOR TIME                                                                              Code:     Age:      Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
Do you have a kid that thinks tractors are awesome? If so, bring them to the GBRC         #209006E 2-3 yrs    6/30       W       9:30-10:30amACTCTR
for Tractor Time. We will be loading a school bus and riding out to BTI Great Bend to
look at some cool tractors and other big farm equipment. Then we will return to the
GBRC and make a tractor craft. Participants will be bused by USD 428, so please           BEACH TIME FUN
make sure you fill out a transportation form when you register. All participants must     Kids grab that special adult and head to Vet’s Lake for a morning at the beach. The
be accompanied by an adult.                                                               morning will be packed full of bubbles, beach time, snacks, crafts, and fun in the sun.
Instructor: Trisha Ryff                                                                   This class will meet at Vet’s Lake on the south side in the shelter house by the play-
Enrollment: Max. 12                                                                       ground. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Fee: $9.00 per child                                                                      Instructor: Karen Clark
Code:     Age:     Date:   Day:     Time:    Place:                                       Enrollment: Max. 16
#209006A 4-7 yrs   6/3     TH       1:30-4pm ACTCTR                                       Fee: $7.00 per child
                                                                                          Code:     Age:      Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                          #209006F 3-5 yrs    7/9        F       9:30-10:30am VETS

 PG6 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
ALL AGES                                                                                 AGES 3-5 YRS
Children must be accompanied by one adult                                                For a positve Recreation Experience,
                                                                                         all children must be potty trained to enroll.
SUMMER CRAFT TIME
We have a great craft planned for you and your child to enjoy making together. Chil-     JR. ALL-STAR
dren must be accompanied by at least one adult.                                          During this Jr. All-Star class, your active child will experience fitness, sports, motor
Instructor: Margaret Bartholomew                                                         skills and other action-packed games and activities. These activities will include musi-
Enrollment: Max. 16                                                                      cal games, basic motor skills such as throwing, catching, shooting, kicking and more.
Fee: $7.00 per child                                                                     Make sure your All-Star wears appropriate clothing for active play.
Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:     Time:    Place:                                     Instructor: Debbie Koch
#209006G 4-10 yrs   7/10    S        9:30-10:30am REC
                                                                                         Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                         Fee: $10.00
MOM & ME PAINTING                                                                        Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                         #204322A 3-5 yrs   6/7-6/28   M       9:00-10am ACTCTR
Are you looking for a fun evening to spend with that special child? If so, join us and
have a good time painting together.
Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.                                      I’M A DOODLE BUG
Instructor: Margaret Bartholomew                                                         Your preschooler will enjoy Doodle Bug which emphasizes kindergarten skills, creative
Enrollment: Max. 16                                                                      learning skills, stories and simple crafts. Let your child explore their creative and artistic
Fee: $7.00 per child                                                                     side this summer!
Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:     Time:    Place:                                     Instructor: Karen Clark
#209006H 4–10 yrs   7/15    TH       6:30-7:30pmREC
                                                                                         Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                         Fee: $12.00
SUMMER PAINTING                                                                          Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                         #204322B 3-5 yrs   6/7-6/28   M       9:30-11am EISEN
Enjoy the morning helping your child paint a fun ceramic piece while spending some
quality time with them.
Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.                                      I’M AN ARTIST TOO!
Instructor: Margaret Bartholomew                                                         “I’m just like the big kids…I’m an artist too!” Your preschooler will have fun creating
Enrollment: Max. 16                                                                      their masterpieces just like big brother and big sister.
Fee: $7.00 per child                                                                     Instructor: Linda Pearson
Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:     Time:    Place:                                     Enrollment: Max. 14
#209006I 4-10 yrs   7/17    S        9:30-10:30am REC
                                                                                         Fee: $12.00
                                                                                         Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                         #204322C 3-5 yrs   6/7-6/10   MTWTH   1:30-3pm REC

                                                                                                                                GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755 PG7
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
MESSOLOGY
                                                                                            Get ready to earn your degree in Messology. This course allows your child to get
                                                                                            MESSY. We’ll take care of the mess while your child has fun being creative while get-
                                                                                            ting messy. Please wear old clothes.
                                                                                            Instructor: Karen Clark
                                                                                            Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                            Fee: $12.00
                                                                                            Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                            #204322G 3-5 yrs   6/11-7/2  F        1:30-3pm REC
                                                                                            #204322H 3-5 yrs   6/21-6/24 MTWTH    1:30-3pm REC

                                                                                            FATHER’S DAY SURPRISE
                                                                                            Make your father or grandfather a Father’s Day gift. Surprise him because you did it
                                                                                            yourself! This is a fun and easy class for any preschooler.
                                                                                            Instructor: Linda Pearson
                                                                                            Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                            Fee: $9.00
                                                                                            Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                            #209006J 3-5 yrs   6/14       M       9:30-11am REC

                                                                                            4th OF JULY FUN
                                                                                            Get ready for the 4th of July with this fun class celebrating with the colors red, white
                                                                                            and blue.
                                                                                            Instructor: Karen Clark
                                                                                            Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                            Fee: $12.00
AGES 3-5 YRS                                                                                Code:     Age:
                                                                                            #204322I 3-5 yrs
                                                                                                               Date:
                                                                                                               6/28-7/1
                                                                                                                          Day:
                                                                                                                          MTWTH
                                                                                                                                  Time:     Place:
                                                                                                                                  1:30-3pm REC
For a positve Recreation Experience,
all children must be potty trained to enroll.                                               A LITTLE COOKING AND CRAFTING
CRAYOLA KIDS                                                                                Get ready to make some yummy snacks and neat crafts during this fun filled morning
Be a Crayola Kid! Enjoy fun coloring activities and creative crafts. Inspiring ideas will   of pre-school activities.
have your preschooler exploring the world of color, crayons, finger painting and more.      Partial scholarship available.
Instructor: Karen Clark                                                                     Instructor: Karen Clark
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                         Enrollment: Max. 12
Fee: $12.00                                                                                 Fee: $12.00
Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:                                       Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:    Time:     Place:
                                                                                            #204328B 3-5 yrs   7/6-7/8    TWTH    9:30-11am REC
#204322D 3-5 yrs   6/8-6/29   T      9:30-11am JEFF
#204322E 3-5 yrs   6/9-6/30   W      9:30-11am LIN

MOVIN & GROOVIN WITH MUSIC
Kids join us and explore the world of music, dance and fun stories with music, move-
ment, and rhythm of motion. Kids will make music, sing songs and dance while play-
ing instruments in this grooving class.
Instructor: Debbie Koch
Enrollment: Max. 14
Fee: $10.00
Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:
#204322F 3-5 yrs   6/10-7/1   TH     9:00-10am ACTCTR

LITTLE CHEFS
“Look Mom! I baked this myself!” This class puts your child in the kitchen baking their
favorites. This is a fun, introductory cooking class. Basics to kitchen safety will be
introduced to your preschooler. Partial scholarship available.
Instructor: Karen Clark
Enrollment: Max. 12
Fee: $15.00
Code:     Age:     Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:
#204328A 3-5 yrs   6/11-7/2   F      9:30-11am REC

 PG8 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGES 3-5 YRS
For a positve Recreation Experience,
all children must be potty trained to enroll.
AMAZING SHAPES & NUMBERS MADE FUN
Come explore amazing shapes and numbers through fun games, crafts and other fun
preschool activities.
Instructor: Linda Pearson
Enrollment: Max. 14
Fee: $10.00
Code:     Age:     Date:     Day:     Time:    Place:
#204322J 4-5 yrs   7/6-7/8   TWTH     1:30-3pm ACTCTR

DINO TIME
Are you crazy about dinosaurs? Travel back in time with us to find your favorite dino-
saur. Lots of preschool activities planned.
Instructor: Trisha Ryff
Enrollment: Max. 14
Fee: $9.00
Code:     Age:     Date:     Day:     Time:    Place:
#209006K 3-5 yrs   7/6       T        1:30-3pm LIN
#209006L 3-5 yrs   7/8       TH       9:30-11am REC

3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF
During this class, your little astronaut will have fun painting a Rocket Ship.
Instructor: Trisha Ryff
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                      AGES 5-15
Fee: $9.00
Code:     Age:
#209006M 3-5 yrs
                   Date:
                   7/7
                             Day:
                             W
                                      Time:    Place:
                                      1:30-3pm LIN
                                                                                         ENRICHMENT
                                                                                         BABYSITTING 101
PRESCHOOLS ZOO                                                                           This course gives participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for tod-
Join us at the Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo for this fun class. We’re going to be making   dlers through school-aged children. Topics include safety issues, preventing injuries
some fun animal and zoo crafts and spend some time walking around the zoo. Great         and illness, basic childcare, and age-appropriate activities to do with children. Each
Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo staff may also stop in and show us and talk about some of the       student will receive a wealth of information. Students will also learn how to make a
fun animals at the zoo.                                                                  snack for kids. Participants must be 11 by the class date.
Instructor: Trisha Ryff                                                                  Pre-registration is required by May 31st.
Enrollment: Max. 12                                                                      Instructors: Michelle Beran, Cottonwood Extension District 4-H & Youth Development
Fee: $12.00                                                                              Agent, Donna Krug, Cottonwood Extension District Agent, & Margaret Bartholomew
Code:     Age:     Date:     Day:     Time:    Place:                                    Enrollment: Max. 10
#204322K 4-5 yrs   7/12-7/15 MTWTH    9:30-11am ZOO                                      Fee: $10.00
                                                                                         Code:      Age:       Date:       Day:    Time:   Place:
                                                                                         #209007A 11-15 yrs    6/3         TH      1:00-5pm EXTOF
MINI CHEERLEADERS
HIP HIP HOORAY! Be a cheerleader! Learn the latest cheers and chants. On the
last day, the cheerleaders will close with a short performance of what they learned.     STAY & PLAY!
Participants must wear non-marking Tennis Shoes. T-shirts are included in the fee.       Get dropped off or walk to the Activity Center and play some games and other orga-
Please give shirt size when enrolling. Partial scholarship available.                    nized activities with your friends.
Instructor: Kylynn Keeler                                                                Instructor: Trisha Ryff
Enrollment: Max. 16                                                                      Enrollment: Max. 16
Fee: $15.00                                                                              Fee: $12.00
Code:     Age:     Date:     Day:     Time:    Place:                                    Code:      Age:       Date:       Day:    Time:   Place:
#204344A 4-6 yrs   7/19-7/22 MTWTH    1:30-3pm ACTCTR                                    #204311E 6-10 yrs     6/7-6/10    MTWTH   1:30-3pm ACTCTR
#204344B 4-6 yrs   7/26-7/29 MTWTH    9:30-11am ACTCTR

                                                                                         CREATIVE KIDS
MY BIG TRUCK                                                                             Get creative with arts and crafts this summer with the Rec.
We have a BIG truck just waiting for you that needs painted along with some other fun    Instructor: Rachel Clawson (Lincoln & Jefferson)
activities for you to enjoy doing.                                                       Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Eisenhower)
Instructor: Trisha Ryff                                                                  Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                      Enrollment: Max. 14
Fee: $9.00                                                                               Fee: $12.00
Code:     Age:     Date:     Day:     Time:    Place:                                    Code:      Age:       Date:       Day:    Time:   Place:
#209006N 3-5 yrs   7/20      T        1:30-3pm ACTCTR                                    #204311A   6-12 yrs   6/7-6/28    M       9:30 -11am LIN
                                                                                         #204311B   6-12 yrs   6/10-7/1    TH      9:30-11am JEFF
                                                                                         #204311C   6-12 yrs   6/7-6/10    MTWTH   1:30-3pm EISEN
                                                                                         #204311D   6-12 yrs   7/12-7/15   MTWTH   1:30-3pm PRK

                                                                                                                                   GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755 PG9
SUMMER Activty GUIDE GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION
COOKIES & GOODIES
                                                                                              Enjoy cookies and other goodies? If so, join us in the kitchen and create a variety of
                                                                                              cookies and other goodies during this yummy class. Partial scholarship available.
                                                                                              Instructor: Karen Clark
                                                                                              Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                              Fee: $15.00
                                                                                              Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:
                                                                                              #204326A 6-12 yrs   6/7-6/10   MTWTH   1:30-3pm LIN

                                                                                              DOT DOT PAINTINGS
                                                                                              You will be amazed how awesome paintings can turn out by simply using dots to cre-
                                                                                              ate your own masterpieces.
                                                                                              Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)
                                                                                              Instructor: Rachel Clawson (Eisenhower)
                                                                                              Instructor: Michelle Elliott (Lincoln)
                                                                                              Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                              Fee: $12.00
                                                                                              Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:
                                                                                              #204312C 6-12 yrs   6/7-6/10 MTWTH     1:30-3pm PRK
                                                                                              #204312D 6-12 yrs   7/12-7/15 MTWTH    9:30-11am EISEN
                                                                                              #204312E 6-12 yrs   7/12-7/15 MTWTH    1:30-3pm LIN

                                                                                              CANVAS PAINTING 101
                                                                                              Canvas painting is a great way to show off your painting skills. Each week we will
                                                                                              have a new canvas painting project for you to complete. During this class, students
                                                                                              will learn some simple skills that will help them create some wonderful canvas paint-
                                                                                              ings.
AGES 5-15                                                                                     Instructor: Lisa Turner (Rec)
                                                                                              Instructor: Trisha Ryff (ActCtr)
ENRICHMENT                                                                                    Enrollment: Max. 16
                                                                                              Fee: $12.00
MY ROCKIN’ ROBOT                                                                              Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:
We have a wooden Robot that you are going to have to decorate using different ma-             #204312F 6-14 yrs   6/8-6/29 T         9:30-11am REC
                                                                                              #204312G 6-14 yrs   6/14-6/17 MTWTH    1:30-3pm ACTCTR
terials and paint. At the end of the class, you will have the opportunity to tell the class
what your rockin’ robot’s name is and what it can do.
Instructor: Linda Pearson (Rec)                                                               CARTOONING & CRAFTING
Instructor: Michelle Elliott (Jefferson)                                                      During this fun filled summer class, students will learn how to draw funny cartoon
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                           characters by following some simple step by step instructions. Students will also
Fee: $9.00                                                                                    enjoy creating some fun general crafts.
Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:                                        Instructor: Jeri Patry (Eisenhower)
#209007B 5-12 yrs   6/7        M      9:30-11am REC
#209007C 5-12 yrs   6/9        W      1:30-3pm JEFF
                                                                                              Instructor: Rachel Clawson (Jefferson)
                                                                                              Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                              Fee: $12.00
PAINTING MASTERPIECES                                                                         Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:
                                                                                              #204335A 6-12 yrs   6/8-6/29   T       9:30-11am EISEN
Young artists will create works of art and learn to express themselves. Students will
                                                                                              #204335B 6-12 yrs   6/9-6/30   W       9:30-11am JEFF
paint on different objects, surfaces and just have fun painting.
Instructor: Jeri Patry (Jefferson)
Instructor: Trisha Ryff (Lincoln)                                                             GOOFY GIRAFFE
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                           Everyone knows what a giraffe looks like, but no one has ever seen your Goofy Gi-
Fee: $12.00                                                                                   raffe that you’re going to create.
Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:                                        Instructor: Michelle Elliott (Jefferson)
#204312A 6-12 yrs   6/7-6/28   M      9:30-11am JEFF
#204312B 6-12 yrs   6/8-6/29   T      9:30-11am LIN
                                                                                              Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Eisenhower)
                                                                                              Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)
                                                                                              Enrollment: Max. 14
BUZZ THE BEE                                                                                  Fee: $9.00
This bright bee won’t sting anyone, but it sure will bring some buzz to your flower bed       Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:
                                                                                              #209007G 5-12 yrs   6/8        T       1:30-3pm JEFF
or your room.
                                                                                              #209007H 5-12 yrs   6/16       W       1:30-3pm EISN
Instructor: Michelle Elliott (Jefferson)                                                      #209007I 5-12 yrs   6/17       TH      1:30-3pm PRK
Instructor: Trisha Ryff (Lincoln)
Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                           CRAZY CARTOONING & DRAWING
Fee: $9.00                                                                                    We have four mornings set aside to create some crazy fun cartoons. After this class,
Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:                                        you will have the skills to create your own cartoons at home. Students will also have
#209007D 5-12 yrs   6/7        M      1:30-3pm JEFF                                           some fun expressing themselves with some crazy fun drawing and doodling.
#209007E 5-12 yrs   6/10       TH     9:30-11am LIN
#209007F 5-12 yrs   6/14       M      1:30-3pm PRK
                                                                                              Instructor: Linda Pearson
                                                                                              Enrollment: Max. 16
                                                                                              Fee: $12.00
PG10 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755                                                            Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:
                                                                                              #204335C 6-12 yrs   6/9-6/30   W       9:30-11am REC
GARDEN BUDDIES
                                                                                           Have fun decorating several Summer Garden Buddy crafts that you can either put in
                                                                                           your garden or help decorate your room with.
                                                                                           Instructor: Karen Clark (Eisenhower)
                                                                                           Instructor: Jeri Patry (Jefferson)
                                                                                           Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                           Fee: $12.00
                                                                                           Code:     Age:        Date:       Day:        Time:     Place:
                                                                                           #204311H 6-12 yrs     6/10-7/1 TH             9:30-11am EISEN
                                                                                           #204311I 6-12 yrs     7/12-7/15 MTWTH         9:30-11am JEFF

                                                                                           FATHER’S DAY SURPRISE
                                                                                           Make your father a Father’s Day gift. Surprise him because you did it yourself!
                                                                                           Instructor: Michelle Elliott (Jefferson)
                                                                                           Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Eisenhower)
                                                                                           Instructor: Trisha Ryff (Lincoln)
                                                                                           Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                           Fee: $9.00
                                                                                           Code:     Age:        Date:       Day:        Time:     Place:
                                                                                           #209007L 5-12 yrs     6/10        TH          1:30-3pm JEFF
                                                                                           #209007M 5-12 yrs     6/15        T           1:30-3pm EISEN
                                                                                           #209007N 5-12 yrs     6/17        TH          9:30-11am LIN

                                                                                           THE 3 C’s
                                                                                           We have got all the C’s covered during this class: Crafts, Cartooning and Ceramics.
                                                                                           Instructor: Linda Pearson
                                                                                           Enrollment: Max. 16
                                                                                           Fee: $12.00
                                                                                           Code:     Age:        Date:       Day:        Time:     Place:
                                                                                           #204311J 6-12 yrs     6/11-7/2    F           9:30-11am REC

                                                                                             “HAPPILY EVER BEFORE” Children’s Theatre Production
                                                                                             The Fairytale villains have had enough! For too long the Evil Queen, Wicked
COOL CLAY & CERAMICS                                                                         Stepmother, and Dark Fairy have been pushed into the shadows while princesses
Students in this class will be exploring hand-building methods of creating various           like Snow White, Cinderella, and Briar Rose get their happily-ever-afters. So, the
structures out of clay. Students will also be dry brushing some fun ceramics pieces          scoundrels set out to change things. With the help of the sinister Rumpelstiltskin,
during this class.                                                                           the mischief-makers use their magic to travel back in time, planning to change the
Instructor: Lisa Turner                                                                      destinies of each of their princesses and send them down a new path that does
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                          not end so happily. But as the villains set their plan in motion, a classic cast of
Fee: $15.00                                                                                  fairytale extras – including the Big Bad Wolf, Hansel and Gretel, Goldilocks, and
Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:                                       Robin Hood – unwittingly change the princesses’ stories and the course of the
#204319A 6-14 yrs   6/10-7/1   TH      9:30-11am REC                                         villains’ plans. “Happily Ever Before” by Tracy Wells. The performance will be held
                                                                                             on Friday, July 9th, at 7:00 pm at the Great Bend High School Auditorium.
                                                                                             T-shirts are included in the fee. Please give shirt size when enrolling. No class
VISUAL DELIGHT                                                                               July 5th. Partial scholarship available.
Abstract paintings and drawings are a playground of visual delights. Abstract artists        Play Director: Holly Johnson
use color, lines, and patterns to create works of art. Painting and drawing patterners       Enrollment: Max. 25
are also relaxing meditative activities that encourage self-expression. Join us and see      Fee: $22.00
for yourself.                                                                                Code:     Age:        Date:         Day:      Time:     Place:
Instructor: Jeri Patry (Eisenhower)                                                          #204339A 8-16 yrs     6/7-7/8       MTWTH     3:30-5pm ACTCTR
Instructor: Michelle Elliott (Jefferson)
Enrollment: Max. 14
Fee: $12.00
Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:
#204311F 6-12 yrs   6/9-6/30   W       9:30-11am EISEN
#204311G 6-12 yrs   6/28-7/1   MTWTH   1:30-3pm JEFF

FUN BAG & PHOTO FRAME                                                                                            ONLINE REGISTRATION
Kids will bring a natural tote bag alive with bright paints for a cool looking bag. Stu-
dents will also be decorating a photo frame to remember those special memories.                                    AVAILABLE NOW!
Instructor: Jeri Patry
Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                                                 www.greatbendrec.com
Fee: $9.00
Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:    Time:    Place:
#209007J 5-12 yrs   6/10       TH      9:30-11am REC
#209007K 5-12 yrs   7/7        W       9:30-11am JEFF

                                                                                                                                        GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755 PG11
BREAD DOUGH ART
                                                                                      Participants are going to be making bread dough, then transforming it into some fun
                                                                                      summer art projects.
                                                                                      Instructor: Linda Pearson
                                                                                      Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                      Fee: $12.00
                                                                                      Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:    Place:
                                                                                      #204311K 6-12 yrs   6/14-6/17 MTWTH   1:30-3pm REC

                                                                                      MY FRIENDLY ALIEN
                                                                                      Let your imagination run out of this world and create your very own friendly alien.
                                                                                      Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)
                                                                                      Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Eisenhower)
                                                                                      Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                      Fee: $9.00
                                                                                      Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:    Place:
                                                                                      #209007T 5-12 yrs   6/15       T      1:30-3pm PRK
                                                                                      #209007U 5-12 yrs   6/17       TH     1:30-3pm EISN

                                                                                      RECYCLE ART
                                                                                      We’re going to turn some trash and other items into some awesome works of art.
                                                                                      Instructor: Rachel Clawson (June)
                                                                                      Instructor: Michelle Elliott (July)
                                                                                      Enrollment: Max. 16
                                                                                      Fee: $10.00
                                                                                      Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:    Place:
                                                                                      #204311L 6-12 yrs   6/15-6/17 TWTH    1:30-3pm REC
                                                                                      #204311M 6-12 yrs   7/6-7/8   TWTH    1:30-3pm REC

                                                                                      SUMMER WREATH
                                                                                      Show everyone how much you love summer decorating this summer wreath.
                                                                                      Instructor: Jeri Patry (Thursday)
                                                                                      Instructor: Linda Pearson (Monday)
                                                                                      Instructor: Rachel Clawson (Eisenhower)
                                                                                      Enrollment: Max. 14
TIME FOR WATERMELON                                                                   Fee: $9.00
Celebrate your love for summer and watermelon with this watermelon wall hanger.       Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:    Place:
Instructor: Michelle Elliott (Rec)                                                    #209007W 5-12 yrs   6/17       TH     9:30-11am REC
Instructor: Karen Clark (Eisenhower)                                                  #209007X 5-12 yrs   6/28       M      9:30-11am REC
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                   #209007Y 5-12 yrs   7/6        T      9:30-11am EISEN
Fee: $9.00
Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:    Place:
#209007O 5-12 yrs   6/11    F         1:30-3pm REC                                    I LOVE ICE CREAM
#209007P 5-12 yrs   7/8     TH        1:30-3pm EISEN                                  Yum, Yum! If you love ice cream, join us as we use ice cream to make a delicious
                                                                                      summer snack. We will also make an ice cream craft during this class.
                                                                                      Instructor: Michelle Elliott (June)
KITCHEN COOKING                                                                       Instructor: Trisha Ryff (Lincoln)
This class is intended to provide your child the opportunity to make simple cooking   Instructor: Jeri Patry (July)
projects and snacks while learning basic cooking techniques. Partial scholarship      Enrollment: Max. 14
available.                                                                            Fee: $9.00
Instructor: Karen Clark                                                               Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:    Place:
Enrollment: Max. 12                                                                   #209007Z 5-12 yrs   6/18       F      1:30-3pm REC
Fee: $15.00                                                                           #209007A15-12 yrs   7/8        TH     1:30-3pm LIN
                                                                                      #209007B15-12 yrs   7/14       W      1:30-3pm REC
Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:    Place:
#204326B 6-12 yrs   6/14-6/17 MTWTH   1:30-3pm LIN

                                                                                      COLLAGE MASTERPIECE
POOL TIME FLAMINGO                                                                    Each student will be given a canvas to decorate with an assortment of paper, card-
This flamingo will be ready to hit the pool with a splash after you decorate it.      stock, paint and other objects so they can make their very own Collage Masterpiece.
Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Eisenhower)                                               Instructor: Linda Pearson (Rec)
Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)                                                     Instructor: Rachel Clawson (Eisenhower)
Instructor: Trisha Ryff (Lincoln)                                                     Enrollment: Max. 14
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                   Fee: $9.00
Fee: $9.00                                                                            Code:    Age:       Date:      Day:   Time:    Place:
                                                                                      #209007C1           5-12 yrs   6/21   M        9:30-11am REC
Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:    Place:
                                                                                      #209007D1           5-12 yrs   7/8    TH       9:30-11am EISEN
#209007Q 5-12 yrs   6/14    M         1:30-3pm EISN
#209007R 5-12 yrs   6/16    W         1:30-3pm PRK
#209007S 5-12 yrs   6/24    TH        9:30-11am LIN

PG12 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755
ART STUDIO
                                                                                               Do you love to paint and do crafts? If so, join us in the Art Studio and create some
                                                                                               awesome art work.
                                                                                               Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)
                                                                                               Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Jefferson)
                                                                                               Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                               Fee: $12.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
                                                                                               #209007E16-12 yrs    6/21-6/24 MTWTH    1:30-3pm PRK
                                                                                               #209007F1 6-12 yrs   7/12-7/15 MTWTH    1:30-3pm JEFF

                                                                                               SUMMER WELCOME
                                                                                               Show your love for summer with this fun wall hanger.
                                                                                               Instructor: Jeri Patry (Rec)
                                                                                               Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Jefferson)
                                                                                               Enrollment: Max. 16
                                                                                               Fee: $9.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
                                                                                               #209007G1 5-12 yrs   6/24     TH        9:30-11am REC
                                                                                               #209007H1 5-12 yrs   7/7      W         1:30-3pm JEFF

                                                                                               CONCRETE ART
                                                                                               We’re going to take a piece of concrete and turn it into art with paint and other objects
                                                                                               to make a fun decoration for your yard.
                                                                                               Instructor: Michelle Elliott (Rec)
ALL AMERICAN CRAFTS                                                                            Instructor: Jeri Patry (Park)
Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with this class full of crafts, games and snacks        Enrollment: Max. 14
with an All-American theme.                                                                    Fee: $9.00
Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Eisenhower & Lincoln)                                              Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)                                                              #209007I1 5-12 yrs   6/25     F         1:30-3pm REC
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                            #209007J1 5-12 yrs   7/8      TH        1:30-3pm PARK
Fee: $12.00
Code:    Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:     Place:
#204311N 5-12 yrs   6/21-6/24 MTWTH    1:30-3pm EISEN                                          OCEAN LIFE
#204311O 5-12 yrs   6/28-7/1 MTWTH     1:30-3pm LIN                                            You may not go to the ocean this summer, but that does not mean you cannot make
#204311P 5-12 yrs   6/28-7/1 MTWTH     1:30-3pm PRK                                            some fun crafts and act like you went during this craft class.
                                                                                               Instructor: Linda Pearson (Rec)
GIRLS JUST HAVING FUN                                                                          Instructor: Kathryn Dwight (Park)
Girls - get together with some of your friends and meet some new ones in this class            Enrollment: Max. 14
just for the girls. During this class, we’re going to decorate all kinds of fun girly stuff.   Fee: $12.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
Instructor: Trisha Ryff                                                                        #204311T 6-12 yrs    6/28-7/1 MTWTH     1:30-3pm REC
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                            #204311U 6-12 yrs    7/12-7/15 MTWTH    9:30-11am PRK
Fee: $12.00
Code:    Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:     Place:
#204311Q 6-12 yrs   6/21-6/24 MTWTH    1:30-3pm JEFF                                           GRAB BAG CREATION
#204311R 6-12 yrs   6/28-7/1 MTWTH     1:30-3pm EISEN                                          Get ready to get creative during this class. Students are going to receive a bag of stuff
                                                                                               to create an art masterpiece using everything in their bag.
LET’S CRAFT & PLAY GAMES                                                                       Instructor: Jeri Patry (Rec)
Why not join your friends and make some new ones this summer creating some crafts              Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Jefferson)
and playing some board and card games during the afternoon at the Activity Center.             Enrollment: Max. 14
Instructor: Rachel Clawson                                                                     Fee: $9.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
Enrollment: Max. 16                                                                            #209007K15-12 yrs    7/1      TH        9:30-11am REC
Fee: $12.00                                                                                    #209007L1 5-12 yrs   7/8      TH        1:30-3pm JEFF
Code:    Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:     Place:
#204311S 6-12 yrs   6/21-6/24 MTWTH    1:30-3pm ACTCTR
                                                                                               I LOVE MY DOG
                                                                                               This fun craft is just right for dog lovers.
PAINTING FUN                                                                                   Instructor: Trisha Ryff (Lincoln)
Painting can be so much fun and rewarding for students to see their finished projects.         Instructor: Karen Clark (Eisenhower)
During this class, students will learn some simple skills that will help them create some      Enrollment: Max. 14
wonderful paintings.                                                                           Fee: $9.00
Instructor: Linda Pearson (Rec)                                                                Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
Instructor: Rachel Clawson (Eisenhower)                                                        #209007M1 5-12 yrs   7/1      TH        9:30-11am LIN
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                            #209007N1 5-12 yrs   7/7      W         1:30-3pm EISEN
Fee: $12.00
Code:    Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:     Place:
#204312H 6-14 yrs   6/21-6/24 MTWTH    1:30-3pm REC
#204312I 6-14 yrs   7/12-7/15 MTWTH    1:30-3pm EISEN
                                                                                                                                      GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755 PG13
I LOVE MY CAT
                                                                                             This fun craft is just right for cat lovers.
                                                                                             Instructor: Jeri Patry (Jefferson & Park)
                                                                                             Instructor: Linda Pearson (Rec)
                                                                                             Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                             Fee: $9.00
                                                                                             Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
                                                                                             #209007S1 5-12 yrs   7/6      T         9:30-11am JEFF
                                                                                             #209007T1 5-12 yrs   7/6      T         1:30-3pm PRK
                                                                                             #209007U1 5-12 yrs   7/7      W         9:30-11am REC

                                                                                             THE ART CHALLENGE
                                                                                             Your challenge is to take buttons, craft sticks, paint and other objects and turn them
                                                                                             into your own work of art.
                                                                                             Instructor: Miraya Starnes (Jefferson)
                                                                                             Instructor: Jeri Patry (Rec)
                                                                                             Enrollment: Max. 14
                                                                                             Fee: $9.00
                                                                                             Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
                                                                                             #209007V1 5-12 yrs   7/6      T         1:30-3pm JEFF
                                                                                             #209007W1 5-12 yrs   7/13     T         1:30-3pm REC

                                                                                             SURFBOARD DUDE
                                                                                             Surf’s up in this fun class! Students will decorate a surfboard and turn it into a fun
                                                                                             summer surfboard character.
                                                                                             Instructor: Rachel Clawson (Eisenhower)
                                                                                             Instructor: Jeri Patry (Jefferson)
4th OF JULY YARD SIGN                                                                        Enrollment: Max. 14
Create your very own 4th of July yard sign to put in your yard to help celebrate the 4th.    Fee: $9.00
Instructor: Michelle Elliott                                                                 Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
Enrollment: Max. 16                                                                          #209007X15-12 yrs    7/7      W         9:30-11am EISEN
                                                                                             #209007Y15-12 yrs    7/8      TH        9:30-11am JEFF
Fee: $9.00
Code:     Age:       Date:     Day:   Time:     Place:
#209007O1 5-12 yrs   7/2       F      1:30-3pm REC
                                                                                             CIRCLES THE CATERPILLAR
                                                                                             Let us create a bright colored caterpillar by painting circles to make this caterpillar
CRAFTS & GAMES                                                                               come to life.
Are you ready to have some fun playing some great games with your friends? We are            Instructor: Rachel Clawson
going to be playing some good old games and other fun organized games. We are                Enrollment: Max. 12
also going to be making some crafts that you can take home with you.                         Fee: $9.00
Instructor: Michelle Elliott                                                                 Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
                                                                                             #209007Z1 5-12 yrs   7/9      F         9:30-11am REC
Enrollment: Max. 14
Fee: $10.00
Code:     Age:       Date:     Day:   Time:     Place:
#204311V 6-10 yrs    7/6-7/8   TWTH   9:30-11am LIN
                                                                                             TAKE A SMILE TO SOMEONE
                                                                                             Do you have a special neighbor, grandparent or just someone who you think needs a
                                                                                             smile? If so, join us and make a craft that you can give them to brighten up their day.
FLOWER COLLAGE                                                                               Instructor: Jeri Patry (Rec)
Each student will be given a canvas to decorate a flower arrangement using an as-            Instructor: Trisha Ryff (ActCtr)
sortment of paper, cardstock, pipe cleaners, wooden pieces, paint and other objects          Enrollment: Max. 16
so they can make their very own flower arrangement.                                          Fee: $9.00
Instructor: Trisha Ryff (Rec)                                                                Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
                                                                                             #209007A25-12 yrs    7/9      F         9:30-11am REC
Instructor: Jeri Patry (Park)                                                                #209007B2 5-12 yrs   7/19     M         1:30-3pm ACTCTR
Enrollment: Max. 14
Fee: $9.00
Code:     Age:       Date:     Day:   Time:     Place:                                       CREATING A ROBOT
#209007P1 5-12 yrs   7/6       T      9:30-11am REC
#209007Q1 5-12 yrs   7/7       W      1:30-3pm PRK
                                                                                             You’re going to have to get creative in this class. You will create a robot using a variety
                                                                                             of items like boxes, egg cartons, pipe cleaners and whatever else we can find. At the
                                                                                             end of the class, you’ll have the opportunity to tell the class about your robot.
I LOVE FLIP FLOPS                                                                            Instructor: Jeri Patry
If you’re a Flip Flop lover, make sure to get enrolled in this class to make a craft proj-   Enrollment: Max. 16
ect to show off that love.                                                                   Fee: $9.00
Instructor: Karen Clark                                                                      Code:     Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:    Place:
                                                                                             #209007C2 6-12 yrs   7/9      F         1:30-3pm REC
Enrollment: Max. 14
Fee: $9.00
Code:     Age:       Date:     Day:   Time:     Place:
#209007R1 5-12 yrs   7/6       T      1:30-3pm EISEN

PG14 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755
YUMMY TASTE BUDS
                                                                                               You’ll have loads of fun making yummy stuff to eat during this cooking class. Partial
                                                                                               scholarship available.
                                                                                               Instructor: Karen Clark
                                                                                               Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                               Fee: $15.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:       Time:    Place:
                                                                                               #204326D 6-12 yrs    7/12-7/15 MTWTH    1:30-3pm REC

                                                                                               GONE FISHING
                                                                                               If you’re not home this summer, this wall hanger will give your friends a clue that you’re
                                                                                               Gone Fishing.
                                                                                               Instructor: Linda Pearson
                                                                                               Enrollment: Max. 16
                                                                                               Fee: $9.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:       Time:    Place:
                                                                                               #209007G2 5-12 yrs   7/14    W          9:30-11am REC

                                                                                               CREATE & TAKE
                                                                                               Kids love to create. During this class, your child will be given a small cardboard box
                                                                                               and a wide variety of materials to let their imagination run wild as they get creative.
                                                                                               Instructor: Trisha Ryff
                                                                                               Enrollment: Max. 16
                                                                                               Fee: $9.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:       Time:    Place:
                                                                                               #209007I2 6-12 yrs   7/15    TH         1:30-3pm REC

                                                                                               GROOVY TYE DYE
                                                                                               Get groovy in this Tye Dye class. We will be doing a variety of tye dyeing techniques
SUMMER FLOWER                                                                                  and patterns. Tye Dye pillowcases, t-shirts and more. T-shirts are included in the fee.
Summer flowers are beautiful, and this flower will be too after you bring it to life with.     Please give shirt size when enrolling. Students will also be required to bring something
The best thing is you won’t even need to water it.                                             from home to Tye Dye during this groovy class. Partial scholarship available.
Instructor: Rachel Clawson (Rec)                                                               Instructor: Lisa Turner
Instructor: Linda Pearson (ActCtr)                                                             Enrollment: Max. 16
Enrollment: Max. 12                                                                            Fee: $15.00
Fee: $9.00                                                                                     Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:       Time:    Place:
Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:    Place:                                         #209007J2 7-14 yrs   7/19-7/22 MTWTH    9:30-11am REC
#209007D2 5-12 yrs   7/9     F         1:30-3pm REC                                            #209007K2 7-14 yrs   7/19-7/22 MTWTH    1:30-3pm REC
#209007E2 5-12 yrs   7/12    M         9:30-11am ACTCTR

                                                                                               MINI CHEERLEADER
COLORFUL CRITTERS                                                                              HIP HIP HOORAY! Be a cheerleader! Learn the latest cheers and chants. On the last
This class is for the animal lovers! Students will do different animal crafts in this class.   day, the cheerleaders will close with a short performance of what they learned. Partici-
Instructor: Michelle Elliott                                                                   pants must wear non-marking Tennis Shoes. T-shirts are included in the fee. Please
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                            give shirt size when enrolling. Partial scholarship available.
Fee: $12.00                                                                                    Instructor: Kylynn Keeler
Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:    Place:                                         Enrollment: Max. 16
#204311W 5-12 yrs    7/12-7/15 MTWTH   9:30-11am LIN
                                                                                               Fee: $15.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:       Time:    Place:
                                                                                               #204344A 4-6 yrs     7/19-7/22 MTWTH    1:30-3pm ACTCTR
COOKING MY LUNCH                                                                               #204344B 4-6 yrs     7/26-7/29 MTWTH    9:30-11am ACTCTR
Students are going to be learning how to make some simple and fun recipes during               #204344C 7-12 yrs    7/26-7/29 MTWTH    1:30-3pm ACTCTR
this class. Students will learn how to make some main dishes, side dishes, desserts
and more during this cooking class.
Partial scholarship available.                                                                 TEEN ART STUDIO
Instructor: Karen Clark                                                                        This is just the class for those kids that are a little older that love to create art. These
Enrollment: Max. 12                                                                            afternoons will give you time to show off your creativity with a different project every
Fee: $15.00                                                                                    day.
Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:    Place:                                         Instructor: Miraya Starnes
#204326C 7-12 yrs    7/12-7/15 MTWTH   9:30 – 11:30amREC                                       Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                               Fee: $12.00
                                                                                               Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:       Time:    Place:
EXPLORING YOUR CREATIVE SIDE                                                                   #209007L2 12-15 yrs 7/19-7/22 MTWTH     1:30-3pm REC
This class is where imagination and creativity meet while producing original artwork.
Explore your creative side through various art mediums, projects, and crafts.
Instructor: Linda Pearson
Enrollment: Max. 16
Fee: $12.00
Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:    Place:                                                                                GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755 PG15
#204311X 6-12 yrs    7/12-7/15 MTWTH   1:30-3pm ACTCTR
AGES 6-12                                                                                       AGES 6-12
NATURE                                                                                          SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CRAFTING IN THE PARK                                                                            DISCOVER FLIGHT
Put down your video game and join us in the great outdoors! During this class, we’re            Take off with the “Rec” as you discover flight. This fun class will allow children to build
going to go enjoy the outdoors and have fun painting and crafting in the park. Each             many different flying devices. Discover all this during Discover Flight!
day will also include a walk to get a little exercise. Drop off and pick up your child at the   Instructor: Michelle Elliott
Vets Lake south shelter house in Veterans Park by the playground. Please call the Rec           Enrollment: Max. 14
if it’s raining or if rain is in the forecast at 793-3755 ext. 110 before you drop off your     Fee: $12.00
child. In case of rain, the class will be moved to the Activity Center.                         Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:   Place:
Instructor: Trisha Ryff                                                                         #204374A 6-12 yrs    6/14-6/17 MTWTH   1:30-3pm JEFF
                                                                                                #204374B 6-12 yrs    6/21-6/24 MTWTH   1:30-3pm LIN
Enrollment: Max. 16
Fee: $12.00
Code:     Age:      Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:                                          STEM: MINUTE TO WIN IT & SCIENCING WITH LIQUID
#204316A 6-12 yrs   6/7-6/28   M      9:30-11am VETS
                                                                                                NITROGEN (N2)
                                                                                                Do you love facing challenges where you may test not only your individual strengths
WHAT’S BUGGIN’ YOU?                                                                             but also your ability to participate in teamwork? Then come have fun with Barton’s
Have you ever chased butterflies or caught lady beetles to get a closer look at them?           version of “STEM: Minute to Win It”. These games will challenge your planning skills,
If so, you have been attracted by the largest group of animals on earth – insects! Dur-         innovation thinking, and dexterity, all while having fun doing it. Students will also see
ing this workshop, you will get to learn more about insects – see the world through             some cool experiments using Liquid Nitrogen N2. This dried ice will also be used in
their eyes, even invent a bug of your own!                                                      making a frozen treat that the kids will enjoy. Students will be bused by USD 428, so
Instructors: Trisha Ryff, Stacy Campbell, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, &              please make sure you fill out a transportation form when you register your child.
Lauren Fick, Horticulture Agent - Cottonwood Extension District                                 Instructors: Dr. Amanda Alliband & Dr. Kristen Hathcock, Barton Community College
Enrollment: Max. 14                                                                             Instructors and Trisha Ryff
Fee: $9.00                                                                                      Enrollment: Max. 12
Code:     Age:      Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:                                          Fee: $9.00
#209007V 8-11 yrs   6/16       W      9:30-11am ACTCTR
                                                                                                Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:   Place:
                                                                                                #209007F2 8-12 yrs   7/13    T         1-3:00pm ACTCTR

EXPLORING THE GREAT BEND-BRIT SPAUGH ZOO
Are you ready for a wild week? Come explore the lives, adaptations, habitats and                HUMAN BODY SCIENCE
conservation of animals around the world, right in your own backyard! Each session              We are loading the bus and heading out to Barton Community College for an after-
will include exciting hands-on activities, lessons, craft projects, walks through the zoo       noon learning about the human body. While at the college, students will have an
and you may even meet a few critters along with way. No scholarships are available              opportunity to have a hands-on experience with a 3-D Anatomy Table, learn how to
for this program.                                                                               extract DNA from strawberries and conduct Gel Electrophoresis (with food coloring) to
Instructors: Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo Staff & Trisha Ryff                                     learn how DNA fingerprints are used to identify individuals.
Enrollment: Max. 20                                                                             Students will be bused by USD 428, so please make sure you fill out a transportation
Fee: $20.00                                                                                     form when you register your child.
Code:     Age:      Date:      Day:   Time:     Place:                                          Instructors: Ms. Charlotte Cates and Dr. Oleg Ravitsky, Barton Community College
#209008A 6-10 yrs   7/19-7/22 MTWTH   9:30-11:30amZOO
                                                                                                Instructors and Trisha Ryff
                                                                                                Enrollment: Max. 12
                                                                                                Fee: $9.00
                                                                                                Code:     Age:       Date:   Day:      Time:   Place:
                                                                                                #209007H2 8-12 yrs   7/14    W         1-3:00pm ACTCTR

 PG16 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755
FISHING FUN DAY OUT
                                                                                                 Let’s go fishing! Join staff from the KDWPT Fisheries Division and learn the basics of
                                                                                                 fishing. Adults are welcome to enjoy fishing with a child, but must have a license to
                                                                                                 fish. Around 11:00 am, we will head out to the KWEC. Each participant will be required
                                                                                                 to bring a lunch and beverage in a cooler (with ice if needed). Snacks will be provided
                                                                                                 in the morning and afternoon. After lunch, the KWEC staff will have some fun fishing
                                                                                                 activities planned. Following these activities, we will head back to the Activity Center
                                                                                                 for the rest of the day. Parents: drop off your child at Vet’s Lake south shelter and pick
                                                                                                 them up at the Activity Center. Partial scholarship available.
                                                                                                 Enrollment: Max. 24
                                                                                                 Fee: $15.00
                                                                                                 Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:     Time:     Place:
                                                                                                 #209008D 6-12 yrs   6/25    F        9am-4pm ACTCTR

                                                                                                 4th OF JULY KIDS DAY OUT
                                                                                                 Let’s get the 4th of July weekend started off with a fun day at the Activity Center. The
                                                                                                 day will be full of games, crafts, and some other fun organized activities. The day will
                                                                                                 also include a trip to Walnut Bowl for bowling. Pizza and beverages will be provided
                                                                                                 for lunch. Partial scholarships are available.
AGES 6-12                                                                                        Enrollment: Max. 24
                                                                                                 Fee: $15.00
DAY CAMPS                                                                                        Code:    Age:
                                                                                                 #209008E 6-12 yrs
                                                                                                                     Date:
                                                                                                                     7/2
                                                                                                                             Day:
                                                                                                                             F
                                                                                                                                      Time:     Place:
                                                                                                                                      9am-4pm ACTCTR

Students will be bused by USD 428,                                                               PIRATE TREASURE HUNT
complete a transportation form upon                                                              Come join the fun at the annual treasure hunt at Veteran’s Park. Can you follow your
registration for camp programs.                                                                  pirate treasure map to find the hidden treasure? The head pirate will have a compass
                                                                                                 and help all you mates learn how to read the maps! After we have found the treasure,
TOURING THE CHEYENNE BOTTOMS                                                                     we’ll board the ship back to the Activity Center. Pizza, fruit and beverages will be
Cheyenne Bottoms is the largest marsh in the interior of the United States. Take a               provided for lunch, along with snacks in the morning and afternoon. Parents: please
driving tour around our wetland looking for birds like the American White Pelican,               drop off your pirate at Vet’s Lake south shelter and pick them up at the Activity Center.
Great Blue Heron, and more! We will also walk out on the dike roads to really immerse            Partial scholarships are available.
ourselves into the habitat. Wear closed toed sturdy shoes. On the hikes, we will collect         Enrollment: Max. 24
insects and plants to identify and look at under microscopes. A brief visit to the Kansas        Fee: $15.00
                                                                                                 Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:     Time:     Place:
Wetlands Education Center will kick-start our adventure! The afternoon will be spent             #209008F 6-12 yrs   7/9     F        9am-4pm ACTCTR
at the Activity Center enjoying crafts and organized activities. Each participant will be
required to bring a lunch and beverage in a cooler (with ice if needed). Snacks will be
provided in the morning and afternoon. Partial scholarships are available.                       C.S.I. & KIDS SAFETY DAY OUT
Enrollment: Max. 24                                                                              Your little detective will learn how to take fingerprints and focus on the science of
Fee: $15.00                                                                                      forensics in this hands-on look at crime scenes, investigation of a crime scene and
Code:    Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:     Place:                                          other evidence gathering skills. We will also touch base on some information to help
#209008B 6-12 yrs   6/11     F         9am-4pm ACTCTR
                                                                                                 your child stay safe. Some of the topics to be covered include gang awareness, social
                                                                                                 media safety, and other valuable safety information. Students may be walking to other
FORT LARNED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE KIDS DAY OUT                                                  locations within walking distances of the GBRC. Pizza, fruit, and beverages will be
Join us and discover what it meant to be a guardian of the Santa Fe Trail at Fort                provided for lunch, along with snacks in the morning and afternoon. Partial scholarship
Larned. Fort Larned National Historic Site staff will help you travel back in time with          available.
living history and activities in the original fort buildings. Follow the footsteps of soldiers   Instructors: Randy Smith, Sheriff’s Depart., Lt. Heather Smith, GB Police Depart.
as you explore the barracks, post hospital, blacksmith shop, and secret blockhouse               Enrollment: Max. 24
tunnel. Discover the stories of the African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics,              Fee: $15.00
                                                                                                 Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:     Time:     Place:
and European Americans who all interacted at Fort Larned. On our way back from Fort              #209008G 6-12 yrs   7/16    F        9am-4pm REC
Larned, we are going to stop by the Larned Splash Pad. All participants must bring a
swimsuit they can change into and a towel. Each participant will be required to bring
a lunch and beverage in a cooler (with ice if needed). Snacks will be provided in the            KIDS DAY AT THE BEACH
morning and afternoon. Partial scholarships are available.                                       Summer escapades include spending time at the beach. Enjoy a morning at Vets Lake
Enrollment: Max. 24                                                                              while playing outdoor games and other organized activities. After all the beach fun, we
Fee: $15.00                                                                                      will be bused back to the Activity Center. Pizza, fruit, and beverages will be provided
Code:    Age:       Date:    Day:      Time:     Place:                                          for lunch, along with snacks in the morning and afternoon. The rest of the day will be
#209008C 6-12 yrs   6/18     F         9am-4pm ACTCTR
                                                                                                 complete with crafts and indoor activities. Parents: please drop off your child at Vet’s
                                                                                                 Lake south shelter and pick them up at the Activity Center. Partial scholarship avail-
                                                                                                 able.
                    ONLINE REGISTRATION                                                          Enrollment: Max. 24
                                                                                                 Fee: $15.00
                      AVAILABLE NOW!                                                             Code:    Age:       Date:   Day:     Time:     Place:
                    www.greatbendrec.com                                                         #209008H 6-12 yrs   7/23    F        9am-4pm ACTCTR

                                                                                                                                    GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755 PG17
CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMPS
                                                                                         Challenger’s International Soccer camp combines the best practices from around the
                                                                                         world in a fun, upbeat program of skill building exercises, challenges, and games!
                                                                                         With programs for all ages and abilities, this camp will help your child improve their
                                                                                         most essential soccer skills and become more confident on the ball. Register early
                                                                                         and get a free replica jersey at: www.challengersports.com. For more information
                                                                                         contact Ali Hanif - Ahanif@Challengersports.com
                                                                                         Fee: $80 - $160 Depending on age
                                                                                         Dates: June 14th thru June 18th
                                                                                         Location: Cavanaugh Soccer Complex

                                                                                         INSTRUCTIONAL OUTDOOR SOCCER
                                                                                         4-and 5-year old’s
                                                                                         NEW this year. Our Instructional Outdoor Soccer program is now for 4 & 5-year-olds.
                                                                                         Instructors are hired by the GBRC for this 4-week program. Participants will learn the
                                                                                         basic fundamentals of soccer and simulated games will be played. All participants will
                                                                                         receive a t-shirt and award.
                                                                                         Early Bird Registration: 5/10/2021 – 8/1/2021
                                                                                         Early Bird Fee: $25.00
                                                                                         Registration: 8/2/2021 – 8/29/2021
                                                                                         Fee: $35.00
                                                                                         Starting Date: September 7th
                                                                                         Age: 4 & 5		                Time:      Day:
                                                                                                                     6:00 p.m. T-Th
                                                                                                                     6:50 p.m. T-Th

AGES 5-15                                                                                OUTDOOR SOCCER LEAGUES
SPORTS
                                                                                         Grades K – 8th
                                                                                         NEW this year. Kindergarten and 1st Graders will join the big leagues. Volunteer
                                                                                         coaches set up practices and prepare the teams for the games played at Cavanaugh
YOUTH SPORT PHOTO NIGHT                                                                  Soccer Complex. Games will be played on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings.
                                                                                         All participants will receive a t-shirt.
                                                                                         Early Bird Registration: 5/10/2021 – 8/1/2021
Girls T-Ball & Rookie Softball Leagues: May 17th Activity Center                         Early Bird Fee: $30.00
Girls’ 3rd to 9th Grade Softball Leagues: May 18th Activity Center                       Registration: 8/2/2021 – 8/29/2021
Boys T-Ball & Rookie Baseball Leagues: May 19th Activity Center                          Fee: $40.00
Boys’ 3rd to 9th Grade Baseball Leagues: May 20th Activity Center                        League Starting Date: September 18th
Blast Ball: June 10th Westfall Field                                                     Grade:		            Age:
                                                                                         K		                 9/2/15 to 9/1/16
Flag Football - Kindergarten to 3rd Grade: September 29th Activity Center                1st 		              9/2/14 to 9/1/15
Flag Football - 4th to 6th Grade: September 30th Activity Center                         2nd		               9/2/13 to 9/1/14
Instructional Soccer: September 9th Brit Spaugh North                                    3rd		               9/2/12 to 9/1/13
Outdoor Soccer – 1st to 5th Grade: September 27th Activity Center                        4th		               9/2/11 to 9/1/12
Outdoor Soccer – 6th to 8th Grade: September 28th Activity Center                        5th		               9/2/10 to 9/1/11
Instructional Volleyball: September 21st City Auditorium                                 6th		               9/2/09 to 9/1/10
Volleyball: October 7th City Auditorium                                                  7th		               9/2/08 to 9/1/09

VOLUNTEER COACHES
                                                                                         8th		               9/2/07 to 9/1/08

                                                                                         FLAG FOOTBALL
The Recreation Commission heavily relies on parents and/or volunteers stepping up        Grades K – 6th
and making a difference in the kids’ lives by coaching. All the training and resources   Our flag football program is open to all Kindergarten through 6th grade boys and girls.
are provided by the Recreation Commission. All we ask is for you to take the time        Volunteer coaches will teach the fundamentals and prepare teams for games played
by guiding our youth towards the future! Practices are scheduled on your free time.      weekday evenings at GBHS Memorial Stadium. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
All you must do is attend a coaches meeting, get NYSCA certified, pass a back-           Early Bird Registration: 5/10/2021 – 8/1/2021
ground check and be a leader during practices and games! If you would like more          Early Bird Fee: $30.00
information, contact Paul Zamarripa, Assistant Sports Director at 793-3755.              Registration: 8/2/2021 – 8/29/2021
                                                                                         Fee: $40.00
                                                                                         League Starting Date: Week of September 20th
              ONLINE REGISTRATION                                                        Grade:
                                                                                         K
                                                                                                            Age:
                                                                                                            9/2/15 to 9/1/16
                AVAILABLE NOW!                                                           1st		              9/2/14 to 9/1/15
              www.greatbendrec.com                                                       2nd		              9/2/13 to 9/1/14
                                                                                         3rd		              9/2/12 to 9/1/13
                                                                                         4th		              9/2/11 to 9/1/12
                                                                                         5th		              9/2/10 to 9/1/11
                                                                                         6th		              9/2/09 to 9/1/10
PG18 GBRC INFORMATION 620.793.3755
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