PARKS AND RECREATION Activity Guide 2019 FALL

PARKS AND RECREATION

Activity Guide

FALL 2019

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Activity Guide FALL 2019

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS

President Jon Ruzicka

Vice President Angela Johnson

Commissioners Preston Carter, Kate Lovan, Susan McIlroy, Scott Raeber, Stephen Smith, Erik Stidham,

Jessica Weisman (Youth Commissioner)

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Director Doug Holloway

Superintendents Sara Arkle, Open Space Karen Bledsoe, Administration Gene Peacock, Zoo Boise Roseanne Swain, Recreation Jennifer Tomlinson, Parks

CITY OF BOISE ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor David Bieter

City Council Lauren McLean, Council President Elaine Clegg, Council President Pro Tem

Scot Ludwig Lisa E. S?nchez

TJ Thomson Holli Woodings

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FALL 2019 ACTIVITY GUIDE

OUR MISSION STATEMENT Parks and Recreation Department's mission is to enhance Boise's quality of life by working in partnership with the community to foster and support citizen well being and healthy community environments.

ACTIVITY GUIDE Activity Guide is published three times a year in December (Winter/ Spring), in April (Summer) and in August (Fall) by Parks and Recreation Department, 1104 Royal Blvd., Boise, Idaho 83706, 208-6087600, parks. Contents ?2019 Parks and Recreation Department, all rights reserved. Printed in the United States.

FEES, CHARGES & CLASS TIME DISCLAIMER Fees set in this activity guide are subject to approval by the Boise City Council. Fees are subject to change at any time by resolution of the council without additional notice except as required by Idaho Code. In the event of an error, omission or misprint in this guide, please refer to the fees and charges that were approved by the Boise City Council. Class times are subject to change. Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel activities due to lack of registration.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY Please see page 63 for the Refund and Cancellation Policy.

EDITOR Sarah Collings, Community Outreach Specialist, Parks and Recreation Department, scollings@, 208-608-7616.

LEGALESE In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: plaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: 202-690-7442; or (3) email: program. intake@. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Contents

INFORMATION

City Staff and Elected Officials. . . . . . . . . . 2 Park Reservations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Facilities Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Registration Information and Form. . . . . 63

Ice Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sports/Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Zoo Boise Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

OLDER ADULTS

[ 62 & OVER ] Lifetime And Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Dick Eardley Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . 47 Dick Eardley Senior Center Classes . . . . 49 Older Adult Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

PRESCHOOL

[ WALKING-AGE 5 ] Art ? Parent/Child. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Drop In Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Environmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ice Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ice Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Performing Arts/Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pre-School STEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Zoo Boise Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

YOUTH

[ AGES 5-12 ] Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Environmental Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Holiday Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ice Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TEENS

[ AGES 13-17 ] Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Environmental Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Fitness/Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Zoo Boise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ADULTS

[ 18 & OVER ] Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Environmental Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Social Partner Dancing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sports/Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Zoo Boise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

ADAPTIVE RECREATION

[ ALL AGES ] Camps52 Classes & Clubs 53 One-Day Activities 55 Adventure Seeker Program57

VOLUNTEER & LEARN

[ ALL AGES ] VoLEARNteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Other Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . 59

REGISTER ONLINE: parks AUGUST 19 (Residents) AUGUST 21 (Non-residents)

"We are proud to offer a wide variety of affordable classes, camps and activities for all ages. We hope they enrich the lives

of you and your loved ones."

?MAYOR DAVID BIETER

PARKS ? 208-608-7680

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PRESCHOOL (WALKING-AGE 5)

PRESCHOOL (WALKING-AGE 5)

ART ? PARENT/CHILD

All materials are provided. Fees include both parent/guardian and child.

ART START AGES 2.5-5 W ant to get your young person started in art? Then this class is for you! Preschoolers will get introduced to all kinds of fun art projects using a variety of materials such as clay, paint, textiles, pastels and much more.

CLAY CLASS FOR CREATIVE KIDS

AGES 2.5-5 Know the thrill of creating with clay! During this fun class, parents and children will make plates, figures, vases and wall hangings. Students will decorate and glaze all of their one-of-a-kind clay creations.

HOLIDAY CRAFTS

AGES 2.5-5 Parents and children will each create extra special holiday crafts using a variety of materials that your family will cherish for years to come.

STORIES THAT COME ALIVE AGES 2.5-5 Mom, dad, or grandparent, bring your child to the Art Center for a shared time of fun activities. This class includes art projects all centered around special stories for children.

REGISTER ONLINE: parks

AUGUST 19 (Residents) AUGUST 21 (Non-residents)

AGE 2.5-5 2.5-5

2.5-5

2.5-5

CLASS

DAY

Tu ART START

Th

CLAY CLASS FOR CREATIVE KIDS Tu

HOLIDAY CRAFTS

Tu

STORIES THAT COME ALIVE

Th

TIME 10-10:45A 9-9:45A 9-9:45A 9-9:45A 10-10:45A 11-11:45A 1-1:45P 10-10:45A

DATE Sept 17-Oct 22 Sept 19-Oct 24 Sept 17-Oct 22

Nov 26-Dec 10

Sept 19-Oct 24

LOCATION INSTRUCTOR Fort Boise CC Karen Hedger Fort Boise CC Karen Hedger

Fort Boise CC Karen Hedger

Fort Boise CC Karen Hedger

FEE RES/NR $47.99/$73.83 $47.99/$73.83

$24.50/$37.42

$47.99/$73.83

ACTIVITY# 102701-01 102701-02 102713-01 102703-01 102703-02 102703-03 102703-04 102705-01

Preschool Open Gym

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DROP IN ACTIVITIES

PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM

AGES 5 AND UNDER Preschoolers will love playing with balls, gym scooters and age-appropriate gym equipment in Fort Boise Community Center gym.

AGE

CLASS

DAY

TIME

5 & UNDER PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM

Tu, Th 9-11A

DATE

LOCATION

FEE

Oct 1-Apr 30*

Fort Boise CC

$1 per child

*No preschool open gym Nov 26 & 28; Dec 24, 26, 31; Jan 2; Mar 24 & 26

PRESCHOOL (WALKING-AGE 5)

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

HOMESCHOOL DAYS AGES 3-12 F or class description, see page 13.

NATURE PRESCHOOL DROP-OFF PROGRAM AGES 3.5-6 In these classes, children will discover nature. Classes include songs, short hikes, stories, crafts and hands-on experiences both inside and outside. Repeat class offered the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month, each month having a different theme. This is a dropoff program.

PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN AGES 3.5-6 E ach series of three classes focuses on seasonal components of gardening that encourages exploration, creativity and

healthy eating. Activities during the three-day series may include craft projects, science experiments, garden tours, story time, bug catching and more. Participants should be dressed for the weather, wear closed toed shoes and bring a bottled water. This is a dropoff program.

SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAMS ADULT + CHILD (ALL AGES) For class description, see page 14.

STORY TRAIL ADVENTURE AGES 3-6 Offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We invite you and your preschooler to join us to walk our ? mile trail and read a story together. Afterwards each child can get creative

with our story-related craft. Children should dress for the weather and be accompanied by an adult.

WATERSHED WEEKENDS ADULT + CHILD (ALL AGES) For class description, see page 14.

DROP OFF PROGRAM

Outdoor Preschool

Registration for Outdoor Preschool 2020 will be featured in the summer Activity Guide (published in April 2020)

Questions? Call 208-493-2534.

AGE

CLASS

DAY TIME DATE LOCATION INSTRUCTOR FEE ACTIVITY#

3-12 3.5-6

HOMESCHOOL DAYS ? History of Watershed M

HOMESCHOOL DAYS ? Extreme Weather HOMESCHOOL DAYS ? Pollinators

Th HOMESCHOOL DAYS ? Animal Adaptations

NATURE PRESCHOOL DROP-OFF PROGRAM

F

10-11:30A 10-11:30A

1-4P

Oct 14 Dec 9 Sept 5 Nov 7 Sept 6 Sept 13 Oct 4 Oct 11 Nov 1 Nov 8 Dec 6 Dec 13

Boise WaterShed Staff

Foothills LC

Staff

Foothills LC

Fernsworth

Staff

FREE Call 208-608-7300

125095-03 $3

125095-04 125962-01 125962-02 125962-03 125962-04 $20 125962-05 125962-06 125962-07 125962-08

3.5-6

PRESCHOOL IN THE GARDEN

3-6

STORY TRAIL ADVENTURE

Sept 10-12

Tu, W, Th 9A-12P Sept 24-26 BUGS

Staff

Oct 1-3

Sept 10

Oct 8

Tu

10-11A

Foothills LC

Staff

Nov 12

Dec 10

124003-01 $52.50 124003-02

124003-03 125010-01 125010-02 $3 125010-03 125010-04

ADULT + CHILD (All Ages)

SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAMS For class description, see page 14.

ADULT + CHILD (All Ages)

WATERSHED WEEKENDS For class description, see page 14.

GOLF

GOLF LESSONS ? Quail Hollow

AGES 4-6Classes will cover full-swing, stance, grip, short game, chipping and putting. All classes are open to any skill level from beginner to advanced; clubs will be provided for the students during class time.

GOLF LESSONS ? Warm Springs

AGES 4-6All classes will cover full-swing, stance, grip, short game, chipping and putting and are open to any skill level, from beginning to advanced. Lessons will include on-course instruction. Golf clubs are available at no cost to students.

Preschool Golf Lessons

AGE

CLASS

4-6 GOLF LESSONS ? Quail Hollow

4-6 GOLF LESSONS ? Warm Springs

DAY Tu, W, Th Tu, W, Th

TIME 4:15-5:15P 4:15-5:15P

DATE Sept 3-5 Sept 10-12

LOCATION Quail Hollow GC Warm Springs GC

INSTRUCTOR Staff Staff

FEE $55 $55

ACTIVITY# 170001-01 180001-01

PARKS ? 208-608-7680

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