City of North Platte
City of North Platte
City of North Platte
City of North Platte
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2012 SUMMER ACTIVITIES

YOUTH ACTIVITIES
City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Special Events: Wiggles & Giggles Camp City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Camps & Clinics: Great Outdoors Camp

Great Outdoors Camp

Ages 8-12

Beautiful Cody Park is the setting for this camp where children can fish, learn about wildlife, and explore the great outdoors. Every week will be a new adventure! Activities include nature walks, archery, fishing and crafts.


Mondays June 11 - July 9, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $50
Location: Cody Park



City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Camps & Clinics: World's Largest Swimming Lesson

World's Largest Swimming Lesson


Swimming is a life-saving skill for children and a vital tool to prevent drowning, the second leading cause of unintended, injury-related death for children ages 1 - 14. Research shows if a child doesn't learn to swim by the third grade, they likely never will.The World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ was created to serve as a platform to help spread the world that "Swimming Lessons Save Lives!" Students can join 21,751 swimmers from 400 facilities in 45 states and 14 countries to break the Guiness World Record. Children who would like to be part of this record-breaking attempt may join us on June 14. Registration will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and will end promptly at 9:45 a.m. Our attempt to help break the record will begin at exactly 10:00 a.m. on June 14. THIS IS A FREE EVENT!


CODY POOL
Must pre-register by 9:45 a.m. on June 14
Begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp, Thursday, June 14
FREE



City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Camps & Clinics: Pre-Season Conditioning Camp City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Camps & Clinics: Youth Football Camp

Youth Football Camp

Grades K - 6

Select area coaches and players will guide players through a series of football fundamentals. For players who have not played organized football, this camp is a great place to see if you enjoy the sport while learning basic football skills. For experienced players this camp will help you sharpen your skills and learn new techniques. We welcome athletes of all skill levels. Participants will receive a T-Shirt.


3rd - 6th
July 30 - 31, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
Fee: 30.00

K - 2nd
August 1 - 2, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Fee: 25.00



City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Special Events: Open Gym Skating

Open Gym For Skating

Want to go skating but would rather be inside with the AC going? Now you can do both! On Tuesday afternoons half of the gym will be closed off for skating. Bring your friends and join in the fun!

June 26 - August 6
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Daily admission or
FREE with Rec Center membership



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ADULT ACTIVITIES
City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Racquetball Clinic City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Special Events: Volleyball Clinic City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Special Events: Youth Basketball Skills City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Tennis City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Rec Center Classes: Flatrock Hoopfest City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Rec Center Classes: Red Cross GuardStart

Red Cross GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow

Ages 11-14

Want to be a lifeguard but not old enough yet to enroll in an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course? Get a jump start on your future as a lifeguard with GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow! By enrolling in the program, you'll experience what it takes to be a great lifeguard. GuardStart teaches you everything from lifesaving and leadership skills to fitness and professional development. When it's time to take a Lifeguarding course, your GuardStart experience will prepare you to be the best lfieguard that you can be.


Youth who participate in the GuardStart program before becoming a lifegaurd are often more dedicated, efficient and knowledgeable than their competition. Plus, as a GuardStart participant, you'll get to know our acquatic staff members and they will be familiar with your skills and performance when the hiring process begins. GuardStart is just the beginning of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program. Once you turn 15, the minimum age to be a lifeguard, you can enroll in an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course. Enroll today!


NO TRAINING DATES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME



FAMILY ACTIVITIES
City of North Platte: Recreation: Create Your Own Park Adventure

Create Your Own Park Adventure

Create your own park adventure this summer with your family! Go on a scavenger hunt, do yoga, identify plants and birds, fly kites or play volleyball with all the equipment provided for FREE. This is a great opportunity to make memories and spend quality time with your family in the great outdoors. Don't miss out!


Day Date Time
Monday Friday Friday
June 11 July 13 August 8
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cody Park - North of Tennis Courts

City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Camps & Clinics: Youth Football Camp

Movies in the Park

Watch your favorite movie under the stars at "Movie in the Park". During the summer months, residents and visitors can watch family- friendly presentations of popular motion pictures in select parks in the community, FREE of charge. Just bring your lawn chairs or blankets, pack some snacks and come for the show. The big 16 foot screen will remind you of an old-time drive-in theater. All movies will begin at dusk.


DAY DATE LOCATION
Friday June 8 Cody Park (softball fields)
Friday July 13 Cody Park (near pool)
Friday August 10 Memorial Park (splash pad)
FREE!
The purchase of this equipment was made possible with funding by Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation and the Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau


POLICIES & REGISTRATION
City of North Platte: Recreation: Supervised Child Care

Supervised Child Care

 
Supervised Child Care
(While you work out)
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Children must be at least 12 months old
AND able to walk


Sorry, No Holiday Child Care
 
General Policies

We are happy to provide you with free childcare while you work out. However, we cannot accept grandchildren, relatives, children of friends or children you may be caring for. Childcare is provided for you while you workout, you must stay in the building and be able to hear the paging system at all times.


City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Policies: Lockup Reminder

Remember...Please Lock Up All Personal Belongings

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City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Policies

Leisure Services Program Registration Policy

3 Easy Ways To Register!

  1. Walk-in anytime we are open
  2. Visa & Master Card Image By phone with Visa or MasterCard Only!
    Phone 308-535-6772 or Fax In 308-535-6776
  3. Mail in your registration with a check!

Program Registration Information

  1. Registration for all programs is accepted on a "first come, first served" basis until the maximum enrollment established for each class is reached.
  2. All registration fees MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, unless otherwise noted (class waiting lists will not pay registration fee when registering.)
  3. Telephone registrations will be accepted with Mastercard and Visa payment ONLY!
  4. Walk-in registrations will receive priority over mail-in registrations.

Class Waiting Lists

*If a class is filled, you may be placed on a waiting list and if other classes open up or if students transfer or drop out, you will be called. If you do not receive a call, please ATTEMPT TO REGISTER FOR ANOTHER CLASS OR SESSION as you will NOT be automatically placed in the next session.


Cancellations

Nothing cancels a program quicker than someone waiting until the last minute to register for it! At some point we have to determine if our enrollment is sufficient to hold the class. If you wait to sign up until the first class, the program may already be cancelled due to low enrollment. It is important to sign up prior to the registration deadline noted on the program.



City of North Platte: Leisure Services: Policies

Leisure Services Refund Policy

Refund requests for class activities must be accompanied by a receipt and written request stating reason for refund. NO REFUNDS will be allowed during the second class.



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