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MAKING AN IMPACT City Employees Take Pride in Their Work and Their Community

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More than 1300 people work for

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the City of Cedar Rapids, providing

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services for more than 128,000 people who live, work and play in

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the City of Five Seasons. The City offers a unique workplace where

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employees are encouraged to work together, solve problems, and serve the people in our great community.

Many choose to work in local government to make a difference

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in their community. Local public servants see the effects of their

Mike O’Neill, Athletics Program Supervisor, discusses fall USSSA youth baseball games with Coach Dahm, head baseball coach at Mount Mercy University.

work in the lives of their friends, family and neighbors. Because our employees work for an organization that directly helps others, they have a sense of pride—and responsibility—for the work they do.

In this issue you will meet just a few of the hundreds of dedicated City employees who serve our community in a variety of specialties—housing, recreation, water treatment, information technology, public safety, and many more.

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SERVING WITH PRIDE At the most basic level, a public servant is defined as a person working in government. If you delve deeper, though, a servant is someone who does the bidding of another. City employees see the effects of their work in the lives of their friends, family and neighbors, and they fully embrace and appreciate their role and responsibility as public servants.

In this issue, we hope you enjoy meeting some of the dedicated and determined employees working for you and gain a fuller understanding of the depth of knowledge and skill that goes into operating a city.

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MAKING AN IMPACT

Creating Better

ALTERNATIVES

...she is a special person. Everyone wins for having her there.�

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hen you think of some of the tools a police officer uses to maintain peace and order, you might not immediately think of Tic Tacs or chewing gum. But, for Officer Jess Barnhart, a School Resource Officer at Polk Alternative Education Center (AEC), it’s part of the daily routine to deflect potential conflict.

Known as Officer Jess or Miss Jess by the 62 students at Polk AEC, Officer Barnhart greets each of the students as they depart the school bus and enter the school. She knows each of their names and receives reciprocal greetings mostly in the form of high fives and hugs. “I care so much about the kids and the staff here,” says Barnhart as she continues her rounds through the halls and peeks into the classrooms to see how students and staff are doing throughout the day.

Let’s face it, some days at an alternative school aren’t so great. It can be emotionally draining, but Officer Barnhart and the school staff strives to make sure that the students get the help they need. Deb Scott, Polk AEC Administrator, believes that the school resource officer partnership with a school extends beyond its doors. Scott said, “Jess helps build community, trust, and long-

Scott believes the fact that Officer Barnhart regularly patrols the Polk neighborhood in the summer when school is not in session is an added benefit. Scott observed, “Jess knows the neighbors and the families.”

This is particularly helpful for on-the-spot teaching moments with the students about appropriate behavior and avoiding criminal activity.

Polk AEC has a goal to help each student earn a high school diploma. The administrators and faculty at the school are committed to that goal, as is Officer Barnhart. Perhaps her impact couldn’t be better articulated than at last spring’s commencement when a graduating senior chose Barnhart to accompany him on the stage when he received his diploma. Police Chief Wayne Jerman called it one of the many tributes that demonstrate Barnhart’s drive and compassion, “The Polk SRO is a special assignment and she is a special person.

Everyone wins for having her there.”

DID YOU KNOW? The goals of police officers working in schools is to establish positive relationships with students, motivate them to be civic-minded citizens and help keep them safe.

Police officers have been working with elementary students in local schools for more than 30 years and have expanded their presence in upper grade levels by having School Resource Officers.

Jefferson, Kennedy, Prairie and Washington high schools, along with Polk Alternative School, McKinley Middle School, and Roosevelt Middle School have a School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus. These officers are responsible for the feeder middle schools as well.

Through cooperative agreements between the Police Department, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, and College Community Schools,

standing relationships. Her rapport helps reinforce that police are an important part of the community. Parents have even called her for advice, which shows that people trust her.

She finds community resources to help families.”

the School Resource Officer addresses day-to-day issues at the schools, works with school administrators and teachers, and serves as a resource for students.

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Stay Safe AT HOME

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Julie Popelka

Older adults want to stay in their homes as long as they safely can. I want to be able to help them accomplish that.”

- Julie Popelka

Linda Sill, a 74-year-old resident of Cedar Rapids, recently received new combination smoke alarms that included both ionization and photoelectric technology, replacing older smoke alarms that may not respond as quickly to smoldering or fast burning fires. Sill said, “I want to be safe.” And, one of the reasons that Sill is safer is because of the efforts of Firefighter/ Paramedic Julie Popelka.

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opelka, a firefighter since 2002, provides fire and fall prevention safety tips and installs new smoke alarms as part of in-home visits with a program that she has championed in our community called “Remembering When.”

Popelka said, “I care a lot about this community and the people that live here.

Older adults want to stay in their homes as long as they safely can. I want to be able to help them accomplish that.”

In September, Checkers Tavern and Eatery, along with local trade unions including the Carpenters Local 308, held a fundraiser and presented $3,900 for the “Remembering When” program.

Popelka was able to purchase additional smoke alarms and safety equipment to continue her mission of helping as many older adults as possible remove fire and fall hazards from their home.

At Sill’s home, Popelka inspected the kitchen and bedroom areas recommending removal of items from around the stovetop and any items blocking a fire escape route. She asked Sill what the correct method was for putting out a grease fire on the stove and Sill correctly responded that she

While some older adults might be apprehensive of home visit recommendations, Sill assures residents that Popelka is “one of the best ambassadors for the Fire Department.

She is a great person and is such a nice person. And, she cares. She pointed out things that I need to change. I think she

“definitely wouldn’t put water on it because it would splatter.” Instead,

is saving me from future falls.”

Popelka advised to place a lid on the pan to smother the fire and remove the pan from the heat source.

When a rug in the hallway moved slightly, Popelka recommended either removing the rug or adding rubber backing underneath to prevent a trip, slip, or fall because falls are one of the leading causes of injury for adults over age 65.

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MAKING AN IMPACT Eric Bahl helps inspect and coordinate work taking place on 42nd Street NE, which was completed last summer and included improvements to the pavement, utilities, traffic signals, and pedestrian/ bike facilities. Photo by Liz Zabel.

Eric Bahl

STREET VIEW Juggling the logistics of multiple construction projects every summer takes the combined efforts of a committed group of individuals with eyes on the ground.

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he Construction Division takes ownership of the

“When you encounter a problem and can help come up

integrity of road projects built by contractors.

with a solution that not only works for the contractor,

Their job is to help ensure that projects are built

but benefits the project… that’s pretty exciting for me,”

according to the design plan. While they might seem

he says.

straightforward on paper, road work in the field often

Construction inspectors play a critical role in a project’s

includes a myriad of complex considerations.

success, assisting contractors from start to finish and

Eric Bahl has worked as a construction inspector for 15

serving as a bridge between other departments. While

years. While he admits the job can be challenging, some

contractors are responsible for the timeline and site

of the most rewarding moments include coming up with

management of the projects they’ve been awarded,

solutions to unforeseen situations.

construction inspectors provide City oversight and accountability for the project’s completion.

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If I see a resident outside near a project, I’ll go up and see if they have any questions or if any issues are going on.”

- Eric Bahl

Having a representative from the City

residents on 42nd Street NE needed help

assigned to projects allows decisions

accessing their driveways for medical

to be made corroboratively. The team’s

reasons, Eric and the contractor worked

construction and civil engineering

to coordinate equipment removal and

backgrounds — combined with field

temporary driveway surfaces. Life

experience and a knowledge of the

happens in the summer, regardless

city — enables inspectors to advise on

of construction, and inspectors work

staging and material that could save

tirelessly to try and lessen impacts

money and reduce impacts to the

during projects.

traveling public.

The coordination and communication

For residents, having an inspector “on

of construction inspectors will continue

the ground” ensures there is someone

to play an important role in Paving for

who checks on progress daily. Inspectors

Progress.

can serve as advocates and help ensure that crews are responsive and attentive to issues.

“There is tremendous benefit to the public on having a division dedicated solely to the integrity of construction

“I like to talk to people and see how

projects,” says Construction Engineering

things are going,” says Eric. “If I see a

Manager Justin Holland. “Having a

resident outside near a project, I’ll go up

staff member committed to making

and see if they have any questions or if

sure projects follow their design plans

any issues are going on.”

ensures the public is getting what they

It’s not uncommon for the inspectors and contractors to work on solutions to help address specific situations. When

paid for — and in the end, creates a better project for both the contractor and the community.”

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CONSTRUCTION DIVISION: WHAT KIND OF PROJECTS DO THEY WORK ON? • Pavement • Two-way conversions • Capital Improvement Projects • Paving for Progress Projects • Sewer • Utility Work • Water Mains • Bridges WHAT DO THEY JUGGLE? • Schedules • Equipment malfunctions or delays • Utility surprises • Traffic • Coordination of neighboring projects • Business access needs • Parades • Weddings • Graduation Parties

WATCH FOR THEM THIS SUMMER ON: • C Avenue NE • 3rd Avenue SW • 14th Avenue SE • Seminole Valley Road NE • O Avenue NW • 1st Avenue

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS? I started working for the City of Cedar Rapids on February 2015. Approximately two years ago in an administrative assistant position.

WHAT ARE YOUR BASIC JOB DUTIES? I’m all over the board when it comes to housing. I primarily act as the program administrator for Federal funds that are awarded to organizations or developers that require construction or rehabilitation. These funds range from entitlement funds that we get every year to disaster recovery funds that were allocated after flooding to help replenish housing opportunities.

DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY: A typical day would include on-site visits of multi-family buildings, responding to questions from the community on housing options, hosting an organizational meeting regarding labor regulations, and reading through regulations and contract language so I can better assist our residents in navigating State and Federal funding streams.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES WHEN IT COMES TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING? Public perception and budget feasibility are some of the biggest challenges when it comes to affordable housing.

Development — including affordable housing — is a business and developers require the investment to make sense in order for affordable housing to blossom.

WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT FOR COMMUNITIES TO HAVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS? The vitality of a community is in direct correlation to its range of housing options. There are economic and social implications when there is an unbalanced housing market. Businesses thrive, job opportunities are created, families experience more stability, and there is less need for emergency services when quality housing is available.

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WHAT SURPRISED YOU MOST ABOUT WORKING IN THIS FIELD? I have been surprised by the amount of progress and momentum the City of Cedar Rapids has made in housing compared to other communities around Iowa.

WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS ABOUT HOUSING OPTIONS IN CEDAR RAPIDS? We have a community that is interested and invested in housing options. We have an annual analysis commissioned specifically to highlight these efforts and housing demands, and our overall affordability and livability scores continue to remain positive.

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Iván Gonzalez Housing Redevelopment Specialist

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Chad Petersen

SETTING T H E STAGE

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reene Square, barely christened

created an Urban Core maintenance

in May, experienced mind-

program to achieve this.

boggling traffic with the release of

Pokémon Go last summer. Each evening Greene Square was packed from corner to corner with people hunting down Articuno and Zapdos and falling in love with the new features in the park. When the sun rose the next day, evidence of its popularity was apparent by excess trash and minor necessary repairs to electrical covers, boulders and benches.

The City-owned, McGrath Amphitheatre, also “feels the love” of residents and visitors each season. While the special events, concerts and programs the facility offers are much desired and well attended, preparation and cleanup for crowds in the thousands each weekend is a major undertaking. The Parks and Recreation Department recognized the need for a higher level of maintenance and turf care in the dense and highly visited parks in the downtown area and

Chad Petersen, Parks Urban Core Maintenance Supervisor, is responsible for the care and mowing of riverfront park spaces, the McGrath Amphitheatre, Sunner Park, Greene Square, Five Seasons Plaza, and Mays Island. “The downtown spaces need more maintenance and care because of how much they are used,” said Petersen, “I like to provide a showpiece for Cedar Rapids, a place people can be proud to come to,” he added.

Petersen works closely with people using these City-owned spaces. Whether it is a conversation with someone using a downtown park on their lunch, or meeting with the many event planners who request to host events in these spaces, Petersen enjoys interacting with the public. “I get to meet people from all walks of life who use these parks. Working with them is my favorite part of what I do,” Peterson said.

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DID YOU KNOW? • The suggestion to build a riverfront amphitheater came from citizens during the 2009 Neighborhood Planning Process and Parks and Recreation Master Plan project.

• The facility was designed to serve as flood protection and was the first piece of the flood management system built on the west side of the river.

• The McGrath Amphitheatre opened in 2014 and has hosted 105 events since then.

• The largest event to date is the BBQ Roundup, averaging 13,000 patrons per day.

• The facility is owned by the City of Cedar Rapids and maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department.

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STAYING

Mike O’Neill

AHEAD CURVE OF

THE

Every season, Parks and Recreation Department program supervisors brainstorm, survey, research and challenge themselves to provide recreational programming that is of interest to citizens and generates revenue to support the Department. Staff watches trends to stay ahead of the curve and have won National awards for unique offerings.

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dult Sports Supervisor, Mike O’Neill, watched as participation in adult softball declined nationally and made changes to Cedar Rapids leagues to come out

on top. O’Neill saw that his players no longer wanted to be involved in leagues that monopolized their weekends. They wanted to be coaching, volunteering and cheering on their own kids in youth programs. He saw diamonds sitting empty

Mike O'Neill, Adult Sports Supervisor, works with softball teams and officials at Tait Cummins Sports Complex.

each weekend and looked for a way to fill them.

O’Neill identified a youth market that the Department had previously not tapped into and created a USSSA fall baseball program for kids ages 7-14. This seven-week session quickly grew to be the largest fall youth baseball program in the state serving close to 800 families, with 25 percent driving 30 miles or more to Cedar Rapids for each game.

“This is one of my favorite programs that I have had the pleasure of being part of,” said O’Neill. “Mount Mercy University’s baseball team partners with us and the parents have been great, volunteering over 300 hours of time each weekend,” he added. It has been great for Cedar Rapids as well, generating local spending and contributing over $75,000 in revenue to the Parks and Recreation Department.

“My job is to provide high-quality, affordable, recreational opportunities for families in the community. I listen to them and they tell me what they think is missing in Cedar Rapids.

We do our best to provide it,” said O’Neill.

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Q&A WITH

Todd Odeen

Recreation Maintenance Repair Worker II HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS?

I have worked for the City providing maintenance for the Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department for 20 years.

WHAT ARE YOUR BASIC JOB DUTIES?

In the summers I am heavily involved with taking care of our outdoor pools for the public. I make sure that all of the equipment in the pump house is in good working order and that the chemical levels are safe for swimming. I have recently become more involved with inspecting our 51 playgrounds to make sure the equipment meets safety standards. I lead the repair process for any play equipment that needs to be fixed.

DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY:

My days are different depending on the season. During the late fall, winter and early spring months I work on projects replacing pieces of equipment. I am also leading an inventory project, updating our record keeping system. In our peak season I am outside the majority of the day, at pools in the morning and at playgrounds in the afternoon.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT THE WORK YOU DO?

I really enjoy the variety of work and overcoming a different set of challenges daily. I’m wired to solve problems and it is fun for me. I also love learning new things and this position has always provided new things to learn.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES?

As the pools and playgrounds age, their maintenance needs increase. We work every day to stay ahead of those needs and keep everything open and safe for the public.

WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS ABOUT PARKS AND RECREATION IN CEDAR RAPIDS? Parks and recreation is the heart of a community. What we do affects the quality of life for everyone in Cedar Rapids and I think we, as a department, do it well.

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PROTECTING THE

ENV IRONM EN T

Aaron Orcutt

& PUBLIC HEALTH

The Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility (CRWPCF) is one of the few advanced wastewater treatment facilities in the State of Iowa. CRWPCF receives and treats wastewater, also called sewage, from industries and residents in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities including Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Palo, and parts of Linn County. If your home has a septic system that is cleaned, many times that wastewater is brought to CRWPCF, too.

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robust wastewater treatment facility creates unique

more potent, the industrial wastewater requires additional

challenges and opportunities for Aaron Orcutt, the

treatment processes before it is clean enough to be

water pollution control operations manager. Orcutt, a

discharged into the Cedar River.

10 year employee with the City of Cedar Rapids, is responsible for overseeing operations and staffing at the plant.

“We protect the environment and public health for people in our city,” said Orcutt. “My favorite part of my job is making

Wastewater is created from taking showers, flushing toilets,

a difference, knowing the job we do at CRWPCF is important

washing hands, brushing teeth, cooking, and many other

and essential to our community.”

uses. A family of four averages 400 gallons of water usage

As the oft forgotten service, Orcutt encourages the businesses

per day, with most ending up at the CRWPCF, and the large

and citizens who rely on CRWPCF to abandon the “flush

number of industries in Cedar Rapids also contribute a significant amount of wastewater. During normal dry weather conditions, this means the CRWPCF takes in approximately

it and forget it” philosophy. “It’s important for people to recognize that when you send something down the sewer, there’s someone at the end of that pipe taking care of our

50-55 million gallons of wastewater daily for treatment. On the high end, that amount of wastewater would fill more than 80 Olympic-sized swimming pools every single day.

community's wastewater to ensure the health and safety of the public and our environment,” says Orcutt. “We have employees at Water Pollution Control 365 days per year, 24

The wastewater generated by many of our industries is

hours a day. Our work never stops.”

also stronger than typical household waste. Because it is

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Q&A WITH

Kelly Sewell Geospatial Data Specialist I

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES? I am responsible for maintaining the water distribution system geodatabase and ensuring that the information is accessible to our engineering, maintenance, and meter shop staff. My main responsibilities include mapping newly constructed water main, updating the GIS with critical information such as pipe size, material, installation date, owner, and making maps of this information for internal and external staff.

DESCRIBE YOUR TYPICAL DAY: My typical day consists of responding to utility map requests, drawing in proposed and as-built projects into the GIS, and maintaining the field equipment, iPads and laptops that are used to view maps. Once the weather gets warmer, I hope to get out into the field and do some GPS data collection as well.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT THE WORK YOU DO? It’s great being a part of a work community that has vested interest in integrating GIS into its day-to-day operations and has developed such an extensive database around the growing need. I have worked for a few other small government offices

that are in the early stages of building a GIS and it is neat to see how widely used this technology can grow to be once the groundlevel information is established.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES YOU FACE AS A GEOSPATIAL DATA SPECIALIST? Time! There is a lot of new construction going on in the City and it can be difficult to keep up sometimes. But I do enjoy the challenge and keeping busy.

IN WHAT WAYS DOES YOUR WORK BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS? Keeping a spatial database of underground utilities is helpful for maintenance staff in knowing where certain components of the system are when responding to emergency water main breaks and also while performing daily preventative maintenance.

This promotes greater efficiency in the field and decreases the amount of time community members are without water access. The maps derived from GIS can be very useful in short-term project planning and design, also to support long-term planning projects like Paving for Progress.

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WHAT HAS SURPRISED YOU MOST ABOUT WORKING IN YOUR FIELD? I have been surprised by how much I still have to learn! GIS technology is constantly changing, and it’s interesting to think about how new developments in my field can be incorporated into my work.

WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE ABOUT WORKING FOR THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS? I appreciate the sense of teamwork I have felt since I’ve started working for the City.

We are all very busy, but I appreciate how well everyone communicates with one another and pitches in to get the job done.

Teamwork is key.

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WATER WISE E

mily Fisher’s path to working for the Cedar Rapids Water

said Fisher. “But I still had to take and pass my certification

Division wasn’t one she ever anticipated, but the career

exams and find a job in the drinking water field. I was

she’s building as a Cedar Rapids employee shows how

fortunate to get hired on at the Cedar Rapids water plant in

sometimes the best paths in life are unplanned. The daughter

2009, and I actually started working as a water plant operator

of a Cedar Rapids Water Plant Operations employee, Fisher

just a short while after my dad, who worked 12 years as an

was exposed to the job possibilities in the drinking water

operator, retired.”

treatment field through her father. But, working in water was just a back-up that Fisher never really intended to use.

Fisher, who was recently promoted to an operations

“When I graduated from high school, I didn’t know what I

supervisor, and her co-

wanted to study, so I went to Kirkwood and took the water

workers at the drinking water

treatment certification courses,” said Fisher. “It was my fall

plants monitor the treatment

back, and I figured it was a safe one because people are always

process that purifies water

going to need drinking water.”

the City’s wells pull from

After finishing the water treatment certification classes, Fisher pursued a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing, and she spent several years working in the marketing field. Then 2008 hit, and her job, and most opportunities in her field,

River. The water treatment process takes the raw water, removes any particles, and yields clean, safe

only plan.

“I was lucky enough to have my drinking water courses done,”

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an aquifer along the Cedar

bacteria or contaminants

vanished. That’s when Fisher’s back-up plan became her

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DID YOU KNOW? The City has more than 40 vertical wells in service along the Cedar River. Water from the wells travels to one of two water treatment plants where it goes through a multibarrier treatment process before the finished water is distributed to customers.

Each vertical well can pump 500,000 to 750,000 gallons of water per day.

distribute 35-45 million gallons of water to citizens and industries in Cedar Rapids. That’s enough water to fill a typical household bathtub 700,000-900,000 times per day. Water operators also run frequent tests on the water as it flows through the multi-barrier purification process. The water tests ensure each stage of the process is working correctly and that all the regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are met. Maintenance employees also work alongside

The Cedar Rapids Water Division delivers clean, safe water to residential, commercial and industrial customers in Cedar Rapids, Robins, the Glenbrook Cove subdivision in Marion, and the Poweshiek Water Association.

J AVENUE WATER PLANT BUILT:

1929

Multiple additions and upgrades in the decades since

NORTHWEST WATER PLANT BUILT:

1995

the operations crew to maintain all the equipment that’s used in the

Alluvial Aquifer located along the Cedar River

RAW WATER SOURCE:

... there’s a team of dedicated employees working hard every hour of every day...”

- Emily Fisher

water purification process. In total, 37 operations and maintenance employees work in one of the two drinking water plants in Cedar Rapids.

FINISHED WATER PRODUCTION:

35-45 million gallons per day MILES OF WATER MAIN:

660+

In total, more than 100 employees work for the Cedar Rapids Utilities Department - Water Division to support every facet of providing safe and reliable water service.

“I want Cedar Rapids citizens to know that there’s a team of dedicated

NUMBER OF WATER QUALITY TESTS:

1,400+ per month

employees working hard every hour of every day to ensure the water that comes out of your tap is clean, safe and available when you need it,” said Fisher. “Drinking water isn’t something people think about, but there isn’t a single person or business that can function without the product we provide.”

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AGE OF WATER MAIN: Approximately 50% installed before the late 1970s

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CITY MANAGER TAKES ON MANY

CHALLENGES Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz leads a diverse team of dedicated individuals, all working together to accomplish great things for our community.

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s City Manager, Jeff is responsible

to encourage Cedar Rapids residents to help

for carrying out the policy decisions

keep Cedar Rapids clean by picking up at least

established by the Cedar Rapids

one bag of litter each year. To date nearly 9,000

City Council and to oversee the day-to-day

bags of litter have been removed from streets

administrative operations of city government.

and neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids through the

Each city department is managed by a

City Manager’s 1-Bag Challenge. The litter kits

department director, who answers to the city

themselves also offer an anti-littering message for

manager.

the community, and citizens that take a bag are

Jeff became the city manager for the City of Cedar

less likely to litter.

Rapids on September 20, 2010. During his 30+

The City Manager’s 1-Bag Challenge has also

year career, he has served as city manager for

led to the creation of a city-wide Adopt-A-Road

three other cities, including the City of West Des

program for groups that want to organize their

Moines, Iowa, from 1998 to 2010; the City of Port

1-Bag Challenge efforts, take ownership of litter

Angeles, Washington, from 1990 to 1998; and the

collection in a particular area, and also receive

City of Del Rio, Texas, from 1985 to 1990.

a little recognition. Currently there are more

Jeff is passionate about economic growth in Cedar Rapids and keeping the City clean and beautiful for residents and visitors. In 2012 Jeff created the City Manager’s 1-Bag Challenge, a program

than 35 groups who have adopted stretches of roadway through the city and pledged to collect litter in those areas at least twice per calendar year.

“I appreciate how local groups, businesses and individuals are stepping up and using the City Manager’s 1-Bag Challenge to take action and beautify the community,” said Pomeranz. “It’s wonderful to see more and more residents taking pride and ownership in the success of our city.”

Jeff was recognized in 2016 with the Iowa City/ County Management Association (IaCMA) Manager of the Year Award and received the 2016 Cedar Rapids Rotary Club Community Service Award for his ongoing service and commitment to the City of Cedar Rapids.

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BAGS COLLECTED SINCE PROGRAM STARTED

Nearly 9,000 Bags 2017 GOAL

2,000 Bags Collected NUMBER OF ADOPT-A-ROAD GROUPS

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PICK UP 1 BAG CHALLENGE LITTER COLLECTION KITS AT:

City Hall City Services Center Ladd Library Downtown Library NewBo City Market Hy-Vee Customer Service Counters at: • 4035 Mt Vernon Rd SE • 279 Collins Rd NE • 505 Boyson Rd NE • 2001 Blairs Ferry Rd NE • 3235 Oakland Rd NE • 4825 Johnson Ave NW • 1843 Johnson Ave NW • 5050 Edgewood Rd NE • 20 Wilson Ave SW • 1520 6th St SW

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Our Heroes campaign, which was first introduced in 2015, has been brought back for a second round. We had fun showing you all the diverse people and positions that help to make the City run smoothly and we heard that many of you enjoyed meeting our Heroes too!

This year we will introduce you to twenty-five new everyday extraordinary people who perform services that make your quality of life better. From a building inspector and traffic engineer, to the person who takes care of the animals at Old MacDonald’s Farm, we hope that you’ll enjoy getting to meet the people who work behind the scenes.

Watch our new blog, social media and upcoming Our CR magazines for the CR Heroes campaign. Stop by Resident Appreciation Day, June 3, at the first Downtown Farmers’ Market of the season to collect heroes’ cards signed by the everyday extraordinary people working for you.

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NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

SERVE YOUR CITY The 2016 Five Seasons Award winners were recognized at Resident Appreciation Day, June 4, 2016.

Participate in City government by serving on one of the more than 30 City boards, commissions and advisory committees.

These advisory groups partner with

SEEKING THE BEST

T

he Cedar Rapids City Council, with the support of the University of Iowa Community Credit Union, recognizes five individuals who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to Cedar Rapids and

its citizens each year. People chosen as Five Seasons Citizenship award winners contribute to a cause, organization or project that significantly impacts the community. Each is provided with a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice in Linn County and is invited to participate in a ceremony on June 3 during Resident Appreciation Day that recognizes their exceptional contribution.

the Cedar Rapids City Council and City staff to guide the future of our city.

Learn how you can apply to serve at www.Cedar-Rapids.org. Click on “Local Government” and then on “City Boards & Commissions.” Women, minorities and qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Download and submit your application today.

Completed applications may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office, located in City Hall at 101 First Street SE, or sent by email to Boards&Commissions@Cedar-Rapids.org.

We need your help identifying nominees.

For more information, contact the City

Please submit nominations for individuals

Clerk’s Office at 319-286-5060, or by using

you know who go above and beyond

the same email address. Applications are

to help the community. An easy online

due by April 30, 2017.

nomination form is available at www.Cedar-Rapids.org. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28.

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Oakland Road NE BEFORE

Oakland Road NE AFTER

PAVING FOR PROGRESS GROWS IN IMPACT

T

he 2016 Paving for Progress season saw some of the

bike and pedestrian improvements, and intersection

biggest projects undertaken to date, and included

reconstruction; Edgewood Road NW, which included complete

approximately 10 linear miles of improvements. The

rehabilitation; 7th Street SE, which included transitioning to two-

year marked the third construction season of the program,

way traffic, and West Post Road NW, which included pavement

which included an estimated $18.4 million investment and a

reconstruction and drainage improvements.

completion of 28 streets.

Program impacts to date include:

Improvements were completed on 42nd Street NE, which

• Linear miles of roadway improved: 24

included pavement reconstruction as well as improvements to

• Investment in roadways as of October 1, 2016: $40.8 million

traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Other projects of note last year: Oakland Road NE, which included pavement rehabilitation,

• Projects completed to date: 79

APPLY NOW FOR HELP REMOVING HARMFUL LEAD-BASED PAINT The City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County Public Health want to encourage residents to find and fix lead-paint hazards in your home. It’s FREE to find out if you are eligible — but funds for this program are limited. Apply now before funding is gone. Houses built before 1978 have a greater chance of lead-paint contamination, which is harmful for children. Be a Hazard Hunter. To find out if you are eligible for funding assistance, please call 319-286-5872 or visit www.CRHazardHunters.com.

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Spring

LOOSE LEAF

Vacuum Collection

Household Furniture and Household Hazardous Materials

DROP-OFF EVENT MAY 6, 2017

APRIL 3 RD - 28 TH

9 AM - 2 PM

Residents can expect collection of leaves on their regular garbage day unless the trucks are slowed by weather or volume.

www.CityofCR.com/leaf

Use the blue coupon (sent with your utility bill) to drop off your items at the Linn County Solid Waste Agency (2250 A Street SW location only).

More information, including a list of accepted items, is available at www.CleanUpCR.com.

Since the Blue Zones Project® in Cedar Rapids began...

Cedar Rapids is deeply committed to improving the overall well-being of our community. That dedication has already led to a 6 percent rise in our fruit and vegetable consumption. Continue making the healthy choice, Cedar Rapids!

We implemented the state’s first green bike lanes Bike trail mileage increased 28% between 2009-2015 The City’s first urban orchard was planted at Noelridge Park

327 garden plots have been planted on city-owned land

Blue Zones Community®

Where you live can make for better living W W W. C E D A R - R A P I D S . O R G

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CITY SERVICES DIRECTORY

! Emergency line

CITY SERVICE

LOCATION

PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

Animals

900 76th Avenue Drive SW

319-286-5993

AnimalControlMgmt@Cedar-Rapids.org

Assessor

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5888

CRAssessor@Cedar-Rapids.org

Bid Opportunities

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5021

Bid-Purchasing@Cedar-Rapids.org

Building and Housing Codes

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5831

D.Kolosik@Cedar-Rapids.org

Buses

Ground Transportation Center, 450 1st Street SE

319-286-5573

CRTransit@Cedar-Rapids.org

Fire Safety Inspections

713 1st Avenue SE

319-286-5166

CRFire@Cedar-Rapids.org

Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5897

SolidWaste&Recycling@Cedar-Rapids.org

Housing Assistance Programs

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5872

HSG-Admin@Cedar-Rapids.org

Land Development

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5822

DevelopmentServices@Cedar-Rapids.org

Park Rentals

Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW

319-286-5566

Recreation@Cedar-Rapids.org

Potholes and Street City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW Maintenance

319-286-5802 286-5826 !

Street@Cedar-Rapids.org

Recreation Programs

319-286-5566

Recreation@Cedar-Rapids.org

Sewer Backup or Problems City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5802 286-5826 !

Sewer@Cedar-Rapids.org

Traffic Signals, Signs and Markings

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5802

Traffic@Cedar-Rapids.org

Utility Billing

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5900

WaterMail@Cedar-Rapids.org

Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW

For more information about the City of Cedar Rapids and its services, call 319-286-5080 or visit www.Cedar-Rapids.org.

CITY COUNCIL

To leave a message for a City Council member, call 319-286-5051.

To find your district, go to www.Cedar-Rapids.org and navigate to Local Government > City Council, then click on Elections and locate the Find Your District link.

Ron Corbett

Pat Shey

Ralph Russell

MAYOR

DISTRICT 3

AT LARGE

Kris Gulick

Scott Olson

Ann Poe

DISTRICT 1

DISTRICT 4

AT LARGE

Scott Overland

Justin Shields

Susie Weinacht

DISTRICT 2

DISTRICT 5

AT LARGE

Ron.Corbett@Cedar-Rapids.org

Pat.Shey@Cedar-Rapids.org

Kris.Gulick@Cedar-Rapids.org

Scott.Olson@Cedar-Rapids.org

Scott.Overland@Cedar-Rapids.org

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Ralph.Russell@Cedar-Rapids.org

Ann.Poe@Cedar-Rapids.org

Susie.Weinacht@Cedar-Rapids.org

PLAY! Your Parks & Recreation Guide

NORTHWEST RECREATION CENTER IS OPEN...

DROP-IN! LOOK INSIDE FOR SUMMER CAMPS p. 28 OLD MACDONALD’S FARM p. 37 MINOR LEAGUE T-BALL p. 43 *NEW* ADULT VOLLEYBALL p. 46

APRIL - AUGUST 2017

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WELCOME

CEDAR RAPIDS PARKS &

Recreation

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Welcome to the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Play! guide. Inside you’ll find great programs that will keep you busy from April to August.

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Activities.................................................. 27-34 Preschooler, Youth, Summer Camps, Adult, Boomer (Senior), Dance, Guitar, Fitness

Events...................................................... 35-39

Old MacDonald’s Farm, Northwest Recreation Center, Noelridge Greenhouse/Farmers’ Market, Ushers Ferry

Special Populations.................................. 40-41 Sports...................................................... 42-49

Baseball, Softball, T-Ball, Blastball, Basketball, Football, Kickball, Bowling, Sports Camps, Skating, Soccer, Track, Tennis, Volleyball, Golf

Swimming................................................ 44-50 Parks/Services/Registration...................... 51-55 Noelridge Greenhouse, Dog Parks, Splash Pads, Trails, Rentals, Amusement Park Tickets CREEK STUDY p. 28

KARATE p. 34

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BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH p. 38

Photos by Brett Smith

MUD VOLLEYBALL p. 46

JUNIOR GOLF p. 40

SWIM LESSONS p. 59

ACTIVE CHOICE Choose A High Activity Program

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CHOOSE A BLUE ZONES PROJECT® ENCOURAGED ACTIVITY

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FARM PRINTS (3-5 yrs.) Must be age 3 by start date.

Be a print detective! Use clues to match the tracks to the animal. Make a craft that matches the theme. Wear your old clothes. Parents welcome. #113101-01 Tu 6/20-7/18* 10:45-11:15am $34 (R $27) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever *No class 7/4

aIT’S A MESS!

(2-4 yrs. with Adult) Get messy and explore textures and mediums that you might not normally experience at home. Wear your play clothes and get messy! #110104-01 M 4/24-6/5 $36 (R $29) NW Rec

9:30-10:15am

aMAKE & TAKE STORY TIME

(0-7 yrs. with Adult) Take the Cedar Rapids Library Summer Dare! Attend most of the sessions presented by library staff and receive an award.

Tu FREE

6/6-8/8 10-10:45am Jacolyn Park Pavilion

F FREE

6/9-8/11 10-10:45am Red Oak Pavilion, Bever Park

PLAY, MUSIC AND FUN

(1-3 yrs. with Adult) Learn fun songs and finger plays with your child. Introduce them to simple rhythm instruments in a fun group setting. This is a high-energy class with concentration on motor skill activities. #310102-03 W 4/19-5/24 9:15-10am #110402-01 W 6/14-7/26* 9:15-10am $36 (R $29) NW Rec *No class 7/5

MOVERS AND SHAKERS (3-5 yrs.) Must be age 3 by start date.

Get the wiggles out! Enjoy creative movement with themed music, rhythmic movement and gross motor skill activities. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Must be able to separate from parent. Parents may observe the last class. #310401-03 W 4/19-5/24 10-10:45am #110401-01 W 6/14-7/26* 10-10:45am $36 (R $29) NW Rec *No class 7/5

*NEW* OLD-FASHIONED EASTER EGGS

TINY TOT NATURE a*NEW* WALKS

ACTIVITIES

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Toddler and Preschooler

(3-5 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3 by start date.

Explore different nature themes each week with your child at Ellis Park. You will enjoy stories, a craft or activity and time to meander. #103903-01 Tu 6/20-7/25* 10-11am $36 (R $29) Duck Pond Pavilion, Ellis Park *No class 7/4

*NEW* TINY TOT SCIENCE (3-5 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3 by start date.

(3-5 yrs. with Adult) Celebrate spring and help the Easter bunny! Decorate your own Easter eggs with natural dyes and other fun techniques. After the work is done, play games and enjoy other old time Easter fun.

Enjoy a weekly science theme that includes a story, an experiment and ideas to take home. Weekly themes are Intro to Science (6/16), Wacky Weather (6/23), Investigating Insects (6/30), Crazy Creatures (7/14) and

#314803-01 Sa 4/1 10-11am $9 (R $8) /child Ushers Ferry

#103904-01 F #103904-02 F #103904-03 F #103904-04 F #103904-05 F $11 (R $10)

Messy Mysteries (7/21).

6/16 6/23 6/30 7/14 7/21 NW Rec

9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am

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The first hour of your party will be a guided farm tour with a party host. In this hour, you will have hands-on contact with the animals and will be able to feed them as well. The second hour will be free time at the pavilion near the duck exhibit. The birthday child will receive a gift. Bring your own cake, snacks and beverages.

Two-hour reservations are available April 30-October 8 and can be scheduled between 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Call 319-286-5566 to set up your party.

Reservations are required two weeks in advance. Fee is $108 per 2 hour period and includes pavilion reservation and farm tour. Non-refundable.

PLAY!

Old MacDonalds Farm Birthday Parties

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HOME SCHOOL DAY (5+ yrs.)

Spend half a day in the school house studying and learning just as country school students would have in 1910. Bring a sack lunch to eat on the grounds, then take a tour of the entire village with an Ushers Ferry guide. Call 319-286-5763 for more information. #314602-01 Th 4/20 9:30am-1:30pm $9.50 (R $8.50) Ushers Ferry

Youth

FARMER FOR A DAY

ALIENS VS. MONSTERS & ROBOTS (5-10 yrs.)

Paint, sculpt, draw, and print aliens, monsters and robots, then make one of your creatures out of polymer clay. #103807-01 Tu/Th 7/11-7/27 10:30-11:45am $45 (R $38) NW Rec

#113102-01 Th #113102-02 Th #113102-03 Th #113102-04 Th #113102-05 Th #113102-06 Th #113102-07 Th #113102-08 Th #113102-09 Th $13 (R $12)

*NEW* ANIMALS ON THE FARM (5-7 yrs.)

Get creative while learning the types of animals on the farm. Study a new animal each week and make a craft resembling the theme. Songs, sounds and activities will be a part of each class. Wear your old clothes! Parents welcome.

CHILDREN’S PAINTING (5-9 yrs.)

Let’s have some fun! Using tempura and watercolor, you’ll try your hand at color mixing, brush techniques, use of resist materials and more.

(5-9 yrs.)

Have fun exploring the madness of mixing multiple media together. Painting, drawing, chalk, charcoal, gooey substances and found objects will be used to create fun and imaginative forms, constructions and paintings. #103205-01 Tu/Th 7/11-7/27 9-10:15 am $45 (R $38) NW Rec

#103805-01 Tu/Th 6/13-6/29 10:30-11:45am $45 (R $38) NW Rec

CREEK STUDY AND YOU (8-11 yrs.)

Learn about plant and critter life and practice fishing. This program is co-sponsored by CR Parks & Rec and Linn County Conservation. Bring a lunch not needing refrigeration and water.

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6/15 8-10am 6/22 8-10am 6/29 8-10am 7/6 8-10am 7/13 8-10am 7/20 8-10am 7/27 8-10am 8/3 8-10am 8/10 8-10am Old MacDonald’s Farm

FUN WITH ART

#113107-01 W 6/21-7/12 10:45-11:45am $32 (R $25) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever Park

#113106-01 Th 6/8 10am-1pm $13 (R $12) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever

(6-10 yrs.)

Put on old clothes, tennis shoes or boots and find out more about the animals at Old MacDonald’s Farm. Learn how to care for them and what goes on at the farm each day with handson activities. Pick a day or sign up for multiple sessions.

FUZZY, FURRY, SLIMY, SCALY (8-11 yrs.)

Explore the group of animals called vertebrates, comparing birds, mammals, reptiles, fishes and amphibians.

Live creatures and many hands-on examples. This program is sponsored

by CR Parks & Rec and Linn County Conservation. Bring a lunch not needing refrigeration and water. #113103-01 Th 6/15 10am-1pm $13 (R $12) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever

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KIDS’ DRAWING (7-11 yrs.)

Expand your drawing abilities through guided experiences with a variety of media including pencils, pastels, felt tip and charcoal. Go through specific exercises aimed at developing your “seeing” skills. #103811-01 Tu/Th 6/13-6/29 9-10:15am $45 (R $38) NW Rec

*NEW* NATURE ADVENTURES (6-9 yrs.)

Ready for a nature adventure? Meet us at the park and participate in fun activities like scavenger hunts and animal tracking.

Ellis Park (Register by 6/23) #103901-01 Th 6/29 9-11am $19 (R $15) Duck Pond Pavilion, Ellis Park Seminole Valley Park (Register by 7/14) #103901-02 Th 7/20 9-11am $19 (R $15) Valley View Pavilion,

Seminole Valley Park

*NEW* SILLY SCIENCE (6-8 yrs.)

Science is fun! Try different science experiments and projects each week.

Prepare to get messy! #103902-01 M 6/19-7/24* 9:30-10:30am $43 (R $36) NW Rec *No class 7/3

*NEW* WHAT’S YOUR HABITAT? (8-11 yrs.)

Kids! Explore habitats, wind, water, trees and more with hands-on fun.

This program is a great introduction to the concepts of ecology, habitat care and species identification. #113108-01 M 6/12-8/7 10:45-11:45am $55 (R $48) Duck Pond Pavilion, Bever Park

ACTIVITIES

FOR KIDS ONLY! DAY CAMP

(6-12 yrs.)

Stay busy all summer long in this camp for kids entering grades 1-6. Spend your days playing games, making crafts, swimming, participating in special events and going on an occasional field trip. Payment for the first week is due when you register. Additional week’s payments are due the Monday of the specific week. Campers bring their own lunches. Morning and afternoon snacks and swimming are provided. Campers will swim every day weather permitting.

M-F

6/12-8/4 7am-5:30pm

$134 (R $124)/week

$37 (R $30)/day

Cherry Hill or Noelridge Parks

CHERRY HILL PARK SITE The camp is located in the older section of Cherry Hill Park. (Take Cherry Hill Road to Ivy Lane.) A camp building is available in case of inclement weather.

NOELRIDGE PARK SITE Begin and end the day at the small pavilion beside the splash pad, located next to the Harding School parking lot. During inclement weather, activities will be held in Harding Middle School.

Weekly Themes Summer Blast Off M-F 6/12-6/16 School’s out! It’s time to kick back and have some fun.

#110701-01 Noelridge

#110801-01 Cherry Hill

Carnival Time M-F 6/26-6/30 #110703-01 Noelridge A penny carnival will be the highlight of this week of carnival happenings.

#110803-01 Cherry Hill

All-American M, W-F 7/3-7/7* (no camp 7/4) #110704-01 Noelridge Enjoy a week of wacky relays and silly games. *Fee for this week is $109 (R $99)

#110804-01 Cherry Hill

Games Galore M-F 7/10-7/14 #110705-01 Noelridge Enjoy a variety of active and quiet games, special events and contests during this week.

#110805-01 Cherry Hill

Beach Party M-F 7/17-7/21 Keep cool with special water games and activities.

#110806-01 Cherry Hill

#110706-01 Noelridge

Nature All Around Us M-F 7/24-7/28 #110707-01 Noelridge #110807-01 Cherry Hill Come explore the nature around us! Hiking all over the park and finding out what’s in the creek will keep you busy this week. Parents are welcome to join in the fun.

Fun and Fitness M-F 7/31-8/4 #110708-01 Noelridge #110808-01 Cherry Hill What a great way to spend a week of our summer day camp experience! This week will be filled with activities to keep us fit and healthy.

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PLAY!

Athletic Adventures M-F 6/19-6/23 #110702-01 Noelridge #110802-01 Cherry Hill This week’s campers will be exposed to the basics of a variety of sports and get a chance to experience some traditional and non-traditional sports and activities.

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SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMPS, CLUBS & TRIPS

DANGEROUS DAY CAMP

AMERICAN GIRL

(8-12 yrs.)

Create your own summer fun the way every handy pioneer child used to with some daring and daunting activities from long ago. Make your own fishing pole and gear and try angling on the Cedar River; build your own foam sword and learn to fence; make a wooden paddle boat and more.

(Girls 6-12 yrs.)

It’s an American Girl party every day at Ushers Ferry! The time periods and lives of five dolls will be explored each day. Discover what each American Girl did for fun, what crafts she created, what goodies she made and ate, and what was happening in the world around her. Bring your doll!

#114108-01 M-F 6/12-6/16 9am-12pm $120 (R $110) Ushers Ferry

*NEW* DANGEROUS DAY CAMP JUNIOR ADVENTURE (6-8 yrs.)

Get a taste for DANGER in this fun, two-day adventure camp. Learn to create your own summer fun with tree climbing, building a cooking fire, exploring the backwoods and building a secret hideout. #114108-02 Tu/Th 6/13, 6/15 1-2:30pm $28 (R $24) Ushers Ferry

*NEW* JUNIOR ZOMBIE SURVIVAL (6-8 yrs.)

Prepare for Zombie Survival next year with this fun, two-day introductory camp! Learn how to pack a “bug out” bag, prepare for evacuation and (most importantly) how to avoid zombies! #114105-03 Tu/Th 6/20, 6/22 1-2:30pm $28 (R $24) Ushers Ferry

6-8 years Moms can stay with the shy ones! #114103-03 M 6/19 9-10:30am #114103-04 Tu 6/20 9-10:30am #114103-05 W 6/21 9-10:30am #114103-06 Th 6/22 9-10:30am #114103-07 F 6/23 9-10:30am $13 (R $12)/day Ushers Ferry #114103-02 M-F 6/19-6/23 9-10:30am $61 (R $53)/week Ushers Ferry 8-12 years #114103-01 M-F 6/19-6/23 9am-12pm $120 (R $110) Ushers Ferry

ADVENTURE HIKING CLUB (10-14 yrs.)

Discover the great outdoors! Explore different area parks in half day trips.

Register by 6/16 for Morgan Creek and by 7/21 for Palisades-Kepler.

Morgan Creek County Park Trip #111905-01 Th 6/22 8am-12pm $23 (R $19) Depart/Return: NW Rec Palisades-Kepler State Park Trip #111905-02 Th 7/27 8am-12pm $23 (R $19) Depart/Return: NW Rec

HUCKLEBERRY FINN (6-12 yrs.)

Learn the skills a backwoods boy like Huck Finn needed to know. Run away and hide from Huck’s mean old Pappy.

Build a wigwam and a raft, make a fishing pole and learn to fish. Cook over an open fire and (if the weather’s right) ride in Huck and Jim’s canoe.

6-8 years Moms can stay with the shy ones! #114104-03 M 6/26 9-10:30am #114104-04 Tu 6/27 9-10:30am #114104-05 W 6/28 9-10:30am #114104-06 Th 6/29 9-10:30am #114104-07 F 6/30 9-10:30am $13 (R $12)/day Ushers Ferry #114104-02 M-F 6/26-6/30 9-10:30am $63 (R $55)/week Ushers Ferry 8-12 years #114104-01 M-F 6/26-6/30 1-4pm $120 (R $110) Ushers Ferry

UNDERGROUND IOWA! (9-13 yrs.)

Spend your day exploring Iowa’s Maquoketa Caves. Pack a sack lunch, bring a flashlight, and wear old clothes and good hiking shoes for this rugged underground adventure. Be sure to bring a little pocket money for ice cream on the way home! #114204-01 Th 7/6 8am-5pm $45 (R $38) Depart/Return: Ushers Ferry

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(8-12 yrs.)

Get offline and out into nature in this LARP (Live Action Role Play) camp.

Make fun foam weapons and shields, create your character and costume, and spend the last day in the woods fighting elves, dwarfs or Orcs! #114106-01 M-F 7/24-7/28 9am-12pm $130 (R $120) includes $10 materials fee Ushers Ferry

CANOE PIRATE ADVENTURE

ACTIVITIES

FANTASY FOAM BATTLE CAMP

(9-13 yrs.)

Prepare for a canoe adventure! Learn the basics or refresh your skills in this AR!

L POPU

(8-12 yrs.)

Hone your survival skills and use 19th century know-how to prepare for 21st century disaster in this camp for adventurous kids! Learn to build a shelter, find your way in the wilderness, live off the land and assemble the tools to survive any situation. Test your zombie survival skills on the last day with a water gun war Humans vs. Zombies!

PRAIRIE GIRL PRIMER (Girls 6-12 yrs.)

Learn the art and skill of being a young lady in 1910. Step back in time each day by putting on period correct clothing and spending the morning with handiwork, crafts, games, writing, tea engagements, and having (ladylike) fun.

#114105-01 M-F 7/10-7/14 9am-12pm #114105-02 M-F 7/10-7/14 1-4pm $120 (R $110) Ushers Ferry

6-8 years Moms can stay with the shy ones! #114101-02 M 7/17 9-10:30am #114101-03 Tu 7/18 9-10:30am #114101-04 W 7/19 9-10:30am #114101-05 Th 7/20 9-10:30am #114101-06 F 7/21 9-10:30am $13 (R $12)/day Ushers Ferry

*NEW* KID’S 2K ZOMBIE CHALLENGE

#114101-01 M-F 7/17-7/21 9-10:30am $63 (R $55)/week Ushers Ferry

(8-12 yrs.)

Gather your zombie survival team, grab your super-soakers and head out to Seminole Valley for this fun Zombie Challenge Race with T-shirts and prizes! Run for your life and try to cross the finish line with all your flags (and life points) intact. Then challenge the zombies in an obstacle course and water gun relay race. You may sign up as either a human or a zombie.

Register as an individual. You may request to be placed on a team. #114107-01 Su 7/16 1-3pm $26 (R $22) Ushers Ferry

8-12 years #114102-01 M-F 7/17-7/21 9am-12pm $120 (R $110) Ushers Ferry

CANOE ADVENTURE CAMP & FLOAT TRIP (9-13 yrs.)

Paddle your own canoe! Start by learning the basics in our shallow pond (gear, strokes, steering and what to do if you capsize) before your open water adventure down the Wapsi Pinnicon River on the last day. #114112-01 M-Th* 7/17-7/20 M-W: 9am-12pm, Th: 9am-4pm #114112-02 M-Th* 7/31-8/3 M-W: 9am-12pm, Th: 9am-4pm *Float trip will be Friday if it rains Thursday $113 (R $103) includes canoe rental Ushers Ferry

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two-day camp. Build your crew and get into your canoes to practice in the shallow pond on Monday and then test your skills in our fun Pond Pirate obstacle course on Wednesday. #114111-01 M/W 7/31, 8/2 1-4pm #114111-01 M/W 8/7, 8/9 1-4pm $51 (R $44) Ushers Ferry

*NEW* EFFIGY MOUNDS & DRIFTLESS WETLANDS (9-13 yrs.)

Thousands of years ago, ancient people reshaped the earth on a massive scale, creating images of animals so large they can be seen from outer space. These are the Effigy Mounds.

Pack a lunch, bring water, wear good hiking clothes and see them for yourself! On the way home, we’ll stop by the new Driftless Wetlands Nature Center and get up close with some birds, bugs and more. #114203-01 Th 8/10 8am-5pm $45 (R $38) Depart/Return: Ushers Ferry

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ZOMBIE SURVIVAL

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Adult

Boomer & Beyond

*NEW* COLOR YOUR WORLD WITH DAVE STAUFFER (18+ yrs.)

Ready for the best stress buster hobby ever? Take the colorbook craze to another phase! Specially designed colorbook landscapes will help you learn a newly developed painting process using paints, brushes and watercolor pencils. #103702-01 Th #103702-02 Th #103702-03 Th #103702-04 Th #103702-05 Th $12 (R $10)

4/20 5/18 6/15 7/20 8/17 NW Rec

6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm 6-8pm

*NEW* DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS WITH DAVE STAUFFER (18+ yrs.)

So you’ve always wanted to draw but didn’t think you could. This class is for those who think they can’t draw a straight line. Learn to draw with Dave. #103109-01 W 4/12-5/17 6-8pm #103109-02 W 6/14-7/26* 6-8pm $44 (R $37) NW Rec *No class 7/5

Boomer & Beyond activities are for ages 50 and up. More adult activities, while not specific to seniors, are offered including: • • • • • • • • • •

a*NEW* A NIGHT ON THE TOWN (40+ yrs.)

Dinner, reminiscing and creating a special memory...bring your parents

to Ushers Ferry for an unforgettable evening with music and a delicious meal. Compete in the Cedar Rapids/ Marion history trivia contest, then tour the village and enjoy living history demonstrations, dessert and shopping at the Saloon and General Store Gift Shop. Register by 5/29.

W 6/7 4-8pm #114306-01 $83 (R $75) Couple #114307-01 $39 (R $32) Additional Person Ushers Ferry Lodge & Village

Color Your World p. 32 Drawing for Beginners p. 32 Guitar p. 33 Belly Dance p. 33 Meditation p. 34 Tai Chi & Qi Gong p. 34 Chair Yoga p. 34 Intro to Yoga p. 34 Pickleball p. 37 Walking Club p. 37

BIG BRUSH WATERCOLOR WITH DAVE STAUFFER (50+ yrs.)

Develop a new hobby! Absolutely no experience is needed for this class.

Basic watercolor techniques will be taught in a relaxed and fun manner.

You’ll receive a small supply list the first day of class. #303107-03 M 4/10-5/15 9:30-11:30am #103107-01 M 6/12-7/24* 9:30-11:30am $44 (R $37) NW Rec *No class 7/3

MEN & WOMEN 50+

MAY 12-13, 2017 C E DA R R A P I D S

BOWLING

GOLF

GRANNY BASKETBALL

REGISTER NOW IOWASENIORGAMES.ORG 888.777.8881 | info@iowaseniorgames.org

PICKLEBALL

SWIMMING

TABLE TENNIS

HOSTED BY TENNIS

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TRACK & FIELD

(50+ yrs.)

Meet new people and enjoy the company of your peers. Drop by Northwest Recreation, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday year-round for coffee, cards, Bingo, and board games. There’s a different activity each day. Bring a lunch or sign up for a meal from Horizons if you show up by 9:45 a.m.

Tuesday - Bingo & Board Games Wednesday - Double Deck Pinochle Friday - Double Deck Pinochle Tu, W, F Year-round 9:45am-2:30pm $1/day or punch pass NW Rec

Dance *NEW* DO YOU WANNA DANCE? (8-14 yrs.)

Get your toes tapping and your feet moving in this fun class! Learn a wide variety of dances from line and ballroom dance to Middle Eastern dance (belly and folk). Focus on your favorites in the last two weeks of class. #105203-01 M 6/5-7/17* 5:30-6:15pm #105203-02 M 7/24-8/28 5:30-6:15pm $42 (R $35) NW Rec *No class 7/3

*NEW* INTRO TO MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE WITH SANDEE (8-14 yrs.)

Learn Belly Dance movements at an easy pace with authentic music. A few coin scarfs will be available to try during class. You will be given information on where to purchase an inexpensive hip scarf or how to make one. #305203-03 M 4/10-5/15 5:30-6:15pm $42 (R $35) NW Rec

*NEW* FUN BASICS BELLY DANCE (18+ yrs.)

Learn the most popular movements and step combinations used in modern Belly Dance. In addition to captivating movements and isolations, you will learn some of the history and origins of this art form and about the culture that brought it to this country.

It is important to become proficient at this level before going on to the intermediate level. SanDee will help you decide when you’re ready. You may continue taking this class along with the next level. #305204-03 M 4/10-5/15 7-8pm #105204-01 M 6/5-7/17* 7-8pm #105204-02 M 7/24-8/28 7-8pm $49 (R $42) NW Rec *No class 7/3

*NEW* INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE - PERFORMERS (18+ yrs.)

Do you like to perform and have the basics under your “belt?” This class will focus on performing in costume (veils, finger cymballs, props). Learn stage direction, group choreography, costuming, make-up and how to perform with personality and charm.

Costumes are needed for perfomances.

ACTIVITIES

a*NEW* SILVER & GOLD CLUB

At least two sessions of Fun Basics and pre-approval by SanDee are required to register for this class. You may sign up for both classes. Performing is encouraged, not mandatory. #305205-03 M 4/10-5/15 8-9pm #105205-01 M 6/5-7/17* 8-9pm #105205-02 M 7/24-8/28 8-9pm $49 (R $42) NW Rec *No class 7/3

Guitar Classes Guitars are available for use at Northwest Recreation if needed.

INTRO TO GUITAR (9+ yrs.)

Have you ever wanted to learn to play guitar? Ken Arnell will teach you the basics and have you playing in two lessons. Get ready for hours of fun.

9-15 years #118801-01 M 4/10-5/15 5:30-6:30pm #118801-02 M 6/12-7/17 5:30-6:30pm $76 (R $68) NW Rec

Indoor Craft and Farmers’ Market Saturdays: June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW Come on out to the Northwest Recreation Center and shop indoors from local artisans, direct sale businesses, bakers, crafters and more! Have fun socializing with your friends and family while shopping from quality vendors. Each month, the businesses will put together a local shopping experience centered on a theme with free giveaways.

Want to be a vendor? Email Charlottel@macaronikid.com Descriptions of the themes below are at CRREC.org: 6/24 - Welcome Summer & Senior Citizen Connection 8/26 - A Slice of Summer Fun

7/29 - Christmas in July 9/30 - Flea Market at the Market

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GUITAR II (9+ yrs.)

Continue to improve your skills and learn more great songs in this advanced guitar class. Completion of Intro to Guitar is recommended before taking this class. #118802-01 M 4/10-5/15 7:30-8:30pm #118802-02 M 6/12-7/17 7:30-8:30pm $76 (R $68) NW Rec

PLAY!

NORTHWEST MARKET

16+ years #118801-03 M 4/10-5/15 6:30-7:30pm #118801-04 M 6/12-7/17 6:30-7:30pm $76 (R $68) NW Rec

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TAI CHI & QI GONG

(16+ yrs.)

Control stress and improve balance, health, flexibility and strength with these traditional Chinese exercises. #118105-01 Tu 5/2-5/23 #118105-02 Tu 6/6-6/27 $40 (R $33) NW Rec

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12-12:45pm 12-12:45pm

CHAIR YOGA

(All Ages) Want to get the benefits of yoga but have trouble getting up from or down to the floor? Seated in a chair for support, you will increase your flexibility, range of motion and mobility with gentle exercises.

*NEW* KYUDO RENMEI

Fitness *NEW* CRAM (All Ages*) CRAM (Cedar Rapids in the Morning) workouts are designed for anyone, beginner to expert. Just show up and work to your own level. Register with a friend and get ready to move! *Youth must have adult supervision #118104-01 Tu/F 5/2-5/30 6:30-7:15am #118104-02 Tu/F 6/2-6/30 6:30-7:15am #118104-03 Tu/F 7/7-7/28 6:30-7:15am #118104-04 Tu/F 8/1-8/29 6:30-7:15am $40 (R $33) McGrath Amphitheatre

KARATE (6+ yrs.)

Improve yourself with the traditional Okinawan Martial Art of Ryukyu Kempo Karate. Gain confidence and self-discipline, learn self-defense and improve your physical health.

6-11 years #318108-04 W/Th 4/5-4/27 #118108-01 W/Th 5/3-5/31 #118108-02 W/Th 6/1-6/29 #118108-03 W/Th 7/5-7/27 #118108-04 W/Th 8/2-8/31 $53 (R $46) NW Rec

6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm 6-7pm

12+ years #318109-04 W/Th 4/5-4/27 #118107-01 W/Th 5/3-5/31 #118107-02 W/Th 6/1-6/29 #118107-03 W/Th 7/5-7/27 #118107-04 W/Th 8/2-8/31 $53 (R $46) NW Rec

7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm

(16+) Kyudo is an art that has both martial and ceremonial influences and is prized as one of the oldest martial arts in Japan. This traditional form of archery uses an asymmetrical longbow, and emphasizes self-improvement and shooting as a group. #102303-01 Su 5/7-6/11 10am-12pm #102303-02 Su 6/18-7/30* 10am-12pm $42 (R $35) NW Rec *No class 7/2

aMEDITATION FUNDAMENTALS

(16+ yrs.)

Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this class is for you! Learn new types of meditation and imagery that are simple to learn, don’t require a large time commitment and are easy to incorporate into your day. #118125-01 Th 6/22 $11 (R $10) NW Rec

6:30-7:30pm

*NEW* NATIONAL PILATES DAY (All Ages) Celebrate National Pilates Day by experiencing this method of exercise designed to stretch, strengthen and balance your body. Wear workout clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel.

Sa FREE

5/6 10-11am McGrath Amphitheatre

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#118106-01 W #118106-02 W #118106-03 W #118106-04 W #118106-05 W $40 (R $33)

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4/5-4/26 5/3-5/24 6/7-6/28 7/5-7/26 8/2-8/23 NW Rec

9:30-10:15am 9:30-10:15am 9:30-10:15am 9:30-10:15am 9:30-10:15am

INTRO TO YOGA

(16+ yrs.)

Escape from the pressures of life the healthy way. Use breathing exercises and movement to relax and improve wellness. This Fit Yoga class will make you stronger, more flexible and balanced, both in body and mind. #318110-04 W #118110-01 W #118110-02 W #118110-03 W #118110-04 W $40 (R $33)

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4/5-4/26 5/3-5/31 6/7-6/28 7/5-7/26 8/2-8/30 NW Rec

5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm 5:30-6:30pm

YOGA IN THE PARK

(12+ yrs.)

Downshift this summer and gain mind/body awareness. Uniting breath with movement, work toward increasing your lung capacity, functional strength, range of motion, flexibility, balance and relaxation. Bring a yoga mat or towel.

Sa FREE

6/3-8/26 8-9am Greene Square

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CHOOSE A BLUE ZONES PROJECT® ENCOURAGED ACTIVITY

EVENTS

OLD MACDONALD’S FARM BEVER PARK

Old MacDonald’s Farm in Bever Park is operated by Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation.

Located on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids, it is a free petting farm that is open to the public and features farm animals and North American waterfowl. (The baby animals are only out during warm weather.) This city landmark is over 100 years old and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

(All Ages) Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club Old MacDonald’s Farm has teamed up with Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club for a farm opening launch party! This free event has food, activities and, most importantly, a BUTTERFLY release at 2:00 p.m. Come to the farm and see all the new improvements courtesy of the Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club including new educational signage, a beautiful chalkboard wall mural by Iowa Big, more activities and events, and urban gardens for programming and food donation ready for Fall 2017.

Su FREE

5/21 1-3pm Old MacDonald’s Farm

MOVIE NIGHT aAT*NEW* THE FARM (All Ages) Sponsored by Hills Bank & Trust Bring the whole family to the farm’s amphitheater for a movie beginning at sunset. Feel free to come early and play with all the cute farm animals.

Popcorn and drinks will be available.

Secret Life of Pets F 5/26 Finding Nemo F 8/18 FREE Old MacDonald’s Farm

(All Ages) Have you ever wanted to take part in a county fair, but didn’t have the time or space for farm animals? Come to the farm and experience a fair setting with hayrack rides, booths, bounce house, pie contest and fair foods. Kids will learn how to show livestock and much more.

Sa 7/29 10am-2pm FREE* Old MacDonald’s Farm *A $1 donation at the entrance is recommended

aHARVEST FEST

(All Ages) Fall is a great season on the farm!

Learn about area businesses that thrive this time of year. Enjoy hayrack rides, apple bobbing, storytelling, scarecrow making contest, bonfire, bounce house, pumpkin painting and many more activities. Pet and feed our cute farm animals and end the day with a smile on your face.

Sa 9/30 10am-2pm FREE* Old MacDonald’s Farm *A $1 donation at the entrance is recommended

8pm 8pm

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OPEN DAILY: April 24 - October 13 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

A minimum donation of $1 is recommended

*NEW* OLD MACDONALDS FARM TOURS Group tours of Old MacDonalds farm are available by appointment only for school groups and daycares. They are free and available every day of the week during regular hours. Call Megan Lopata, Animal Exhibit Coordinator, 319-286-5566, or email m.lopata@cedar-rapids.org to schedule your field trip.

YOUTH PROGRAMS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE FARM See page 27-28 for more information on the following programs: (All Ages) Birthday Parties (0-7 yrs.) Make & Take Story Time (3-5 yrs.) Farm Prints (5-7 yrs.) Animals on the Farm (6-10 yrs.) Farmer for a Day (8-11 yrs.) Creek Study and You (8-11 yrs.) Fuzzy, Furry, Slimy, Scaly (8-11 yrs.) What’s Your Habitat?

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a*NEW* OLD MACDONALD’S FARM aCOUNTY FAIR SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY!

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NORTHWEST

RECREATION It Happens CENTER

HERE!

1340 11th Street NW 319-286-5731

BUILDING & OPEN REC HOURS:

(See exceptions at bottom of page)

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Sunday This new center is the first municipal 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. building specifically built for recreational programming in Cedar Rapids. It replaces the Time Check Recreation Center that served as a neighborhood center for the northwest area and provided Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation programs for the entire city. he new building is 16,000 square feet and includes a full-size gymnasium, activity room, game room and community room with dividers. The gym can be divided and used as three separate volleyball courts or two small basketball half courts.

The activity room is a great space for small gatherings. Our game room provides hours of entertainment with billiards, foosball and table tennis.

Come relax and read a book in our lounge area. Our community room can be divided into two separate rooms or used as one large meeting room. Table and chairs are provided and a small catering kitchen is available for use. A projector and screen can be rented for a minimal fee.

RECREATION CENTER ADMISSION Enjoy hours of entertainment that includes access to the game room (billiards, foosball, table tennis) and the gym (basketball, volleyball, etc.) when available.

Admission Pass: Patrons fill out a form that provides emergency information and has a parent’s consent signature for those under age 18. Complete the form at CRREC.org. Replacement cards are $2.

Admission Fee: $1 Youth, $2 Adult, $1 Senior (60+), or Punch Pass (See page 37.)

Please note: Facility policy prohibits youth ages 5 and under from using the facility unless accompanied by an adult or in a program. An adult must accompany elementary/middle school students after 7:00 p.m.

The Northwest Recreation Center will be closed or have holiday hours on the following dates unless an event, program or rental has been arranged.

• November 10 (Veterans Day Observed)

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• April 14 (Good Friday)

• November 23 (Thanksgiving Day)

• April 16 (Easter Sunday)

• November 24 (Thanksgiving Holiday)

• May 29 (Memorial Day)

• December 24 (Christmas Eve)

• July 4 (Independence Day)

• December 25 (Christmas Day)

• September 4 (Labor Day)

• December 26 (Christmas Holiday)

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Drop-In Programs Drop-in and open gym dates and times are available online at CRYouthSports.com or the Parks & Recreation calendar at CRREC.org.

Schedules are available at the center. *NEW* ADULT PICKLEBALL (18+ yrs.)

Put together your own Pickleball teams at Northwest Recreation on Friday mornings! Pickleball is a fun paddle sport for all skill levels, easy to learn and as competitive as you’d like.

Please call ahead.

F 10:30am-12:30pm $3/morning or punch pass NW Rec

*NEW* DROP-IN OPEN GYM/ GAME ROOM The gym and game area (billiards, foosball, table tennis) at Northwest Recreation are open for drop-ins during unscheduled gym times.

Adults (18+): $2/day or punch pass

M-F 8am-9pm

Sa 10am-6pm

Su 12-6pm Seniors (60+): $1/day or pass

M-F 8am-9pm

Sa 10am-6pm

Su 12-6pm Youth (6-17): $1/day or pass April - End of School Year Hours:

M-F 3-7pm*

Sa 10am-6pm

Su 12-6pm *Youth ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult after 7pm

*NEW* SILVER & GOLD CLUB a (50+ yrs.)

Meet new people and enjoy the company of your peers. Drop by Northwest Recreation, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday year-round for coffee, cards, Bingo, and board games. There’s a different activity each day. Bring a lunch or sign up for a meal from Horizons if you arrive by 9:45 a.m.

EVENTS

NW REC PUNCH PASS $20 Enjoy the convenience of a punch pass! Each pass has 20 punches with a value of $1 each. They are valid for all Open Gyms and Drop-In Programs.

Nonrefundable.

Tuesday - Bingo & Board Games Wednesday - Double Deck Pinochle Friday - Double Deck Pinochle Tu, W, F Year-round 9:45am-2:30pm $1/day or punch pass NW Rec

*NEW* WALKING CLUB (50+ yrs.)

Drop by Northwest Recreation and walk indoors in the gym until the weather turns nice again.

M-F 3/1-5/31 7:30-8:30am $1/morning or punch pass NW Rec

Summer Hours (June 2 - August 22)

ROOM RENTAL TIMES AND FEES (Includes setup and clean up time) WEEKDAYS Full Half Equipment Fees Gym $60/hr $40/hr Community Room $50/hr $30/hr $15 for projector/screen Activity Room $25/hr WEEKENDS Full Half Equipment Fees Gym $75/hr $55/hr Community Room $60/hr $35/hr $15 for projector/screen Activity Room $30/hr Reservations are taken year-round in person at the center. A $100 deposit is required to rent the community room and gym. The deposit will be returned after the room is inspected at the conclusion of the event.

Private after hour rentals are available for family gatherings, corporate parties, or other groups wishing to entertain at the center. To talk about your event needs, contact us at 319-286-5731 during normal business hours.

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a*NEW* NORTHWEST MARKET

Indoor Craft & Farmers’ Market Come to the Northwest Recreation Center and shop indoors from local artisans, direct sale businesses, bakers, crafters and more! Have fun socializing with your friends and family while shopping from quality vendors. Each month, the businesses will put together a local shopping experience centered on a theme with free giveaways. Want to be a vendor?

Email Charlottel@macaronikid.com Saturdays

8-11am

NW Rec

Themes: 6/24 - Welcome Summer & Senior Citizen Connection 7/29 - Christmas in July 8/26 - A Slice of Summer Fun 9/30 - Flea Market at the Market

PLAY!

Adults/Seniors/Youth:

M-F 1-7pm

Sa 10am-6pm

Su 12-6pm

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Noelridge Greenhouse

aEASTER SHOWCASE

(All Ages) See blooming spring bulbs, displays and exhibits. Free plants for the first 500 children under age 12. Houseplants, honey, handcrafted jewelry and cards will be available for sale.

Sa, Su FREE

4/15, 4/16 11am-5pm Noelridge Greenhouse

aMOTHER’S DAY SHOWCASE

(All Ages) Enjoy hundreds of blooming plants, hanging baskets and educational displays. Honey, handcrafted jewelry and cards will be available for sale.

Su FREE

5/14 10am-5pm Noelridge Greenhouse

aNoelridge Market Get a Variety of School Supplies for Just

SATURDAY AUGUST 5, 2017* 11 AM - 1 PM

$

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KET PER TIC

McGrath Amphitheatre Cedar Rapids 475 First Street SW Tickets: $5/child (18 & under) Register for program #103602-01 Limited Number of Tickets Available Registration Required by August 4!

Ticket A se GIVEAWAYS! FACEPAINTING! F dmissio Purcha GAMES & ACTIVITIES! Non REE for n s e d u l -sch c In BALLOONS & FOOD! oole k c a rs Sn BOUNCE HOUSES & FUN! ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL! *Raindate: Sunday, August 6. Only children with a ticket can collect school supplies. Free admission for adults and non-school aged children.

The open-air Noelridge Farmers’ Market is located at the Noelridge Greenhouse parking area, corner of Collins Road and Council Street NE. It is held three times per week from May 1 through October 13.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

(Except for May 29 & September 4) W.I.C. The Noelridge Farmers’ Market is certified by the Iowa State Agriculture Department to accept IFMNP checks from the WIC Program.

The WIC Program’s function is to supply supplemental foods rich in nutrients to women, infants and children in need. These checks are used in city farmers’ markets to purchase fruits and vegetables.

SENIOR PROGRAM To enroll in the Senior Program for the farmers’ markets, call the Heritage Agency on Aging at 319398-5559 for more details.

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4/22 9:30-11:30am Prairie Park Fishery

Summer Days at the Pools There’s lots of fun activities this summer at your pools! From “Jumpin’ Jack & Jill” and WIBIT days to celebrating our nation’s birthday - you’re sure to have a great time. Watch for details and dates at CRREC.org.

K9SPLASH! Bever Pool goes to the dogs! It’s a great enclosed area for pups to run free and have fun swimming. Co-sponsored with K9COLA. Open to dogs four months and older. (Sorry, no kids under 48 inches tall.)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. each day

USHERS FERRY TOURS (All Ages) Come tour Ushers Ferry! The buildings are open Monday through Friday, June through August with self-guided audio tours and brochures. Pay fee at the Visitors Center.

M-F 6/1-8/31* 9am-3pm W 6/7-8/30 9am-5pm $2 Adult, $1 Child (2-12 yrs.)

Ushers Ferry *Closed July 4

OPEN JUNE - AUGUST FOR TOURS Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed July 4th

SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION (All Ages) Celebrate the Summer Solstice with activities and fun for the whole family at Ushers Ferry. Donations accepted.

W FREE

6/21 Ushers Ferry

7:30-9pm

FREEDOM FESTIVAL “FREE” VILLAGE TOUR (All Ages) Tour Ushers Ferry and meet people from the past. Experience an evening in a small Iowa village at the turn of the century. Donations accepted.

W FREE

6/28 Ushers Ferry

5:30-8:30pm

Small dogs 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

See k9cola.org

*NEW* ADVENTURES WITH HENRY AND FLORENCE (2-11 yrs. with Adult) Join the younger Usher children, Henry and Florence, on their childhood adventures through Ushers Ferry!

Experience hands-on history helping them with chores and playing games with a new theme each week.

2-5 years with an Adult W 6/7-8/30 10-11am $5 Child + 1 Adult per visit $2 Additional Adult or Child per visit 11 years and under with an Adult W 6/7-8/30 1-2pm $5 Child + 1 Adult per visit $2 Additional Adult or Child per visit

HAVE YOUR EVENT AT USHERS FERRY!

Current certification of rabies and parvo/distemper vaccinations from your vet is required and must be presented for entrance. Rabies tags or off-leash permits do not qualify.

Located in the beautiful Seminole Valley, Ushers Ferry is the perfect setting for your special day. The new Ushers Ferry Lodge may now be reserved for receptions, weddings, parties, business events and reunions.

The advance registration fee is $10 per dog per day. The fee is $15 per dog per day at the gate.

For fees, forms and more information, call Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation, 319-2865566, or go to CRREC.org or k9cola.org.

Call 319-286-5763 Information packets are online: UFHV.com REGISTRATION INFORMATION: PAGE 71

PLAY!

Sa FREE

HISTORIC VILLAGE

EVENTS

USHERS FERRY

Trout Derby Fishermen of all ages are invited to come try their skill (luck) at the 5th annual Trout Derby at Prairie Park Fishery. A total of 2000 trout will be released with 200 tagged. Anyone who catches a tagged trout may turn it in for a prize during the event. A valid fishing license and trout stamp are required.

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SPECIAL POPULATIONS

ACTIVITIES TRIPS SPORTS

The activities on these pages are for individuals with disabilities. They are also open to friends, family members, and the general public. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to register for any program that Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation offers.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS DANCE

Activities BOWLING BANQUET (All Ages) Celebrate the end of the season with a dinner of pizza, veggies and baked chips followed by awards and dancing.

Register by 5/1. #108402-01 $11 - Dinner/Dance (by 5/1)

$15 - Dinner/Dance (After)

Pay $2 at the door-Dance Only M 5/8 6-9pm Ushers Ferry Lodge

PARTY AT USHERS FERRY (All Ages) Boogie to “Night Moves.” This live band will play your favorite songs from Country to Rock.

F $5/person

7/14 7-9pm Ushers Ferry

(All Ages) Celebrate your hard work preparing for Special Olympics competitions with a dance at the lodge. Tonight we party, tomorrow we prepare for Track and Field competitions.

F 3/31 7-9pm $5/person Ushers Ferry Lodge

OLYMPICS aSPECIAL NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK (All Ages) Special Olympians enjoy a free picnic-style dinner sponsored by Iowa Special Olympics and Cargill. Parents and staff must purchase tickets at the gate.

Sa FREE

8/19 6:30pm Veterans Memorial Stadium

*NEW* ROCK-N-BOWL (All Ages) Bowl and dance to the tunes of B.A.M. Productions at the third annual Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Rock-N-Bowl.

There’s a free open photo booth and food for sale at the bowling alley.

W 6/28 11am-1pm FREE wih Freedom Festival Button Westdale Bowl

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601 2nd Ave. SE #3

*NEW* SUMMER FUN DANCE (All Ages) Kick off the end of the school year and the beginning of summer with a party to celebrate the great fun summer brings with your friends.

F 6/2 $5/person NW Rec

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7-9pm

THRIVENT NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK (All Ages) Show your support for the Kernels and for Special Olympics. Thrivent Financial has bought out the park for the day. All ticket sales will support the Cedar Rapids Special Olympics program.

Tu 6/27 Game starts at 6:35pm $6/person Veterans Memorial Stadium

(16+ yrs.)

Start with a tour of this unique zoo.

Ride the train, feed the giraffe and hear the lions roar. Bring money for lunch. We will stop at Zombie Burger on the way home. The price of a zombie burger is included in the fee.

(16+ yrs.)

Experience an Iowa tradition. See the butter cow and big bull; ride the rides and eat until you bust! Hit all the highlights of the fair on this trip. Meals are on your own. #108703-01 Th 8/10 7am-10pm $52 (R $45) Depart/Return: NW Rec

Sports

#108709-01 Th 6/ 15 7:30am-6pm $52 (R $45) Depart/Return: NW Rec

BOWLING (15+ yrs.)

Sign up for this program as a team or

LOST ISLAND (16+ yrs.)

Have some fun in the sun at the Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo. The park has nine major waterslides, a lagoon, the “Lazy River,” a wave pool, “Adventure Golf” and more! Bring money for lunch. #108704-01 M 6/ 26 9:30am-5pm $52 (R $45) Depart/Return: NW Rec

ADVENTURELAND (10+ yrs.)

Spend the day going on rides, playing games and having fun. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the Typhoon Lagoon and money for your meals. #108701-01 M 7/10 7:30am-9pm $52 (R $45) Depart/Return: NW Rec

let us assign you to a team. Special Olympics bowling tournaments at Westdale in October and November are included.

Sa $7/Saturday

8/19 1-4pm CR Bowling Center

GRAND SLAMMERS (6-18 yrs.)

If you have a disablility, whether or not special equipment or help is needed, this program is for you. You will be divided into teams for weekly competition ending with a parents vs. kids game. #108507-01 Th 6/8-7/13 6-7pm $45 (R $38) includes shirt Cleveland Park

*NEW* ADAPTIVE SPORTS WITH SPORTABILITY OF IOWA (6+ yrs.)

Wheelchair basketball, one of the most popular adaptive sports, is played by athletes with disabilities that include spinal cord injury, spina bifida, arthritis, knee problems, post-polio syndrome and cerebral palsy. This is an inclusive sport in which even people without disabilities may participate. Sportability is a leader in adaptive sports in Eastern Iowa. #108501-01 Th 6/22-7/27 6-7:30pm $37 (R $30) NW Rec

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOFTBALL (18+ yrs.)

This league for individuals of all ability levels practices weekly and ends with a state tournament in Ankeny.

W FREE

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation makes reasonable accommodations for those who meet the essential eligibility requirements for participation in recreational programs.

If you need accommodations, send a written request with the needed accommodations to: Angie Cole, Recreation Superintendent City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Email: a.cole@cedar-rapids.org

5/24-8/5 6-7:30pm Cleveland Park

UNIFIED SOFTBALL LEAGUE (15+ yrs.)

Team up with a friend (special partner) in this unified league. Agencies may form teams. #108509-01 Tu 5/30-7/18* 6-9pm $115/team Ellis Park *No game 6/27, 7/4

SPECIAL OLYMPICS VOLLEYBALL

Submit your request at least 2 weeks prior to the program in order to be considered. Questions: Contact Robert Wagner, 319-286-5799.

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(8+ yrs.)

All ability levels welcome! Learn to serve, set, bump and spike. The season ends October 8 with a state competition in Ames.

W FREE

8/16-10/7 7:15-8:30pm Jefferson High School

PLAY!

*NEW* BLANK PARK ZOO & ZOMBIE BURGER

IOWA STATE FAIR

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Trips

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Youth Blastball/T-ball/ Baseball/Softball SPRING BLASTBALL (3-4 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3 by 4/7 and not turn age 5 by 5/19.

Learn baseball basics in this game for beginners. Parents partner with their child to practice skills and play the game. No gloves needed. A foam bat and ball will be used. Register by 3/30.

Adult Softball ADULT SUMMER LEAGUES Registrations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on 4/28. Information about this 10 week season from May through late August is available at: CRYouthSports.com For more information, contact Mike K. O’Neill at 319-286-5743.

Tait Cummins Sports Complex: Su 5/7-8/13 Men’s 12” Tu 5/9-8/15* Coed 11”/12” W 5/10-8/16 Men’s 12” Th 5/11-8/17 Men’s 12” Cleveland Park: Tu 5/23-8/22* Church Coed Ellis Park: Su 5/7-8/27 Coed 11”/12” M 5/8-8/21* Men’ss 14” W 5/10-8/23 Men’s Fast Th 5/11-8/24 Men’s 16” Noelridge Park: M 5/15-8/14* *No league 5/29, 7/4

Church 14”

ADULT FALL LEAGUES Adult Fall Softball Men’s 12” and Coed 11”/12” leagues are scheduled from 8/29-10/22 at Tait Cummins Sports Complex. The fee is $99 (each team pays the umpire an additional $12 per game). For more information, contact Mike K. O’Neill at 319-286-5743.

RAIN OUTS

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USSSA YOUTH FALL LEAGUE (8-14 yrs.) Based on 2018 age This sanctioned USSSA league open to all skill levels with a seven game schedule. Games will be played on Saturday or Sunday depending on the age of the player. Register as a free agent or request to be placed on a specific team. Divisions of play: 8U - 14U. Call Mike K. O’Neill, 319-2865743, for more information. Register by 8/10. #111105-01 8U #111105-02 9U #111105-03 10U #111105-04 11U #111105-05 12U Sa 8/26-10/21* $69/player Various City Diamonds *No games 9/2 *May play more than one game per week #111105-06 13U #111105-07 14U Su 8/27-10/22* $69/player Various City Diamonds *No games 9/3 *May play more than one game per week

#311104-01 F 4/7-5/19* 5:30-6:15pm $45 (R $38) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 4/14

BLASTBALL (3-4 yrs. with Adult) Must be age 3 by 6/12 and not turn age 5 by 7/28.

Learn baseball basics in this program for beginners. Parents partner with their child to practice skills and play the game. No gloves needed. A foam bat/ball will be used. Register by 5/31.

Day: 3-4 years (Check in at field #6) #111901-01 M 6/12-7/24* 10-10:45am $45 (R $38) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/3 Evening: 3-4 years (Check in at field #6) #111901-03 F 6/16-7/28* 5:30-6:15pm $45 (R $38) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/7 Evening: 3-4 years #111901-06 Tu 6/13-7/25* 5:30-6:15pm $45 (R $38) includes cap/shirt NW Rec *No program 7/4 Evening: 3-4 years (Check in at pavilion) #111901-04 Th 6/15-7/27* 5:30-6:15pm #111901-05 Th 6/15-7/27* 6:30-7:15pm $45 (R $38) includes cap/shirt Cleveland Park *No program 7/5

PRACTICE DIAMONDS Call 319-286-5566 to reserve diamonds for practice or reserve them in person at Northwest Recreation Center (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or City Services Center (Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Diamonds may be reserved for 1½ hour time segments at $25 per time segment. Exclusive use of the reserved area is insured with the fee. Bases and lining are not provided.

WWW.CRREC.ORG | PHONE: 319-286-5566

Baseball #311101-01 F 4/7-5/19* 6:30-7:30pm 6-7 yrs. $45 (R $38) includes shirt #311102-01 F 4/7-5/19* 6:30-7:30pm 8-10 yrs. $45 (R $38) includes shirt Noelridge *No program 4/14 Softball #311201-01 F 4/7-5/19* 6:30-7:30pm 7-9 yrs. $45 (R $38) includes shirt #311202-01 F 4/7-5/19* 6:30-7:30pm 10-12 yrs. $45 (R $38) includes shirt Noelridge *No program 4/14 T-Ball #311103-01 F 4/7-5/19* 5:30-6:15pm 4-5 yrs. $45 (R $38) includes shirt Noelridge *No program 4/14

MINOR LEAGUE T-BALL (4-5 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Focus on the fundamentals and rules.

Everyone plays. Players bat from the tee the entire game. 45 minute practices or games. Register by 5/31.

Day: 4-5 years (Check in at field #6) #111701-01 M/W 6/12-7/19* 9-9:45am $53 (R $45) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/3, 7/5 Evening: 4-5 years (Check in at field #3) #111701-03 M/W 6/12-7/19* 5:30-6:15pm #111701-04 M/W 6/12-7/19* 6:30-7:15pm $53 (R $45) includes cap/shirt Van Vechten *No program 7/3, 7/5 Evening: 4-5 years (Check in at field #6) #111701-05 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*5:30-6:15pm #111701-06 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*6:30-7:15pm $53 (R $45) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/4, 7/6

LAST HIT T-BALL & BASEBALL (4-7 yrs.) Must be age 4 by 8/1.

Step up to the plate one last time before summer ends! Enjoy mostly games. Register by 7/21.

T-Ball 4-5 years (Check in at field 6) #111101-01 Tu 8/1-9/5 5:30-6:30pm $45 (R $38) includes cap/shirt Noelridge

(5-6 yrs.)

This beginner’s T-Ball program will start with players batting from the tee and then incorporate coach-pitch. 45 minute practices or games. Register by 5/31.

Day: 5-6 years (Check in at field #6) #111702-01 M/W 6/12-7/19*10-10:45am $53 (R $45) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/3, 7/5 Evening: 5-6 years (Check in at field #2) #111702-02 M/W 6/12-7/19*5:30-6:15pm #111702-03 M/W 6/12-7/19*6:30-7:15pm $53 (R $45) includes cap/shirt Van Vechten *No program 7/3, 7/5 Evening: 5-6 years (Check in at field #5) #111702-04 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*5:30-6:15pm #111702-05 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*6:30-7:15pm $53 (R $45) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/3, 7/5

ROOKIE BASEBALL (5-6 yrs.)

This program helps kids transition from T-ball to baseball. Focus is on hitting, fielding and throwing.

Register by 5/31.

5-6 years (Check in at field #4) #111403-01 M/W 6/12-7/19* 10-11am $58 (R $50) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/3, 7/5

CR MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (6-9 yrs.)

Learn more fundamentals and team skills in this coed, coach-pitch club that focuses on individual hitting, fielding and throwing skills. 1 hour practices or games. Register by 5/31.

Day: 6-7 years (Check in at field #2) #111401-01 M/W 6/12-7/19*10-11am $58 (R $50) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/3, 7/5 Evening: 6-7 years (Check in at field #2) #111401-03 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*5:30-6:30pm #111401-04 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*6:40-740pm $58 (R $50) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/4, 7/6 Evening: 8-9 years (Check in at field #8) #111402-01 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*6-7pm $58 (R $50) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/4, 7/6

Baseball 6-7 years (Check in at field 6) #111102-01 Tu 8/1-9/5 5:30-6:30pm $45 (R $38) includes cap/shirt Noelridge

*NEW* BASEBALL CAMP FOR BEGINNERS (9-12 yrs.)

This camp for boys and girls will teach you the basics of baseball including pitching and hitting. Register by 6/15.

9-10 years #111307-01 M-Th 6/19-6/22 9am-12pm $42 (R $35) NW Rec 11-12 years #111307-02 M-Th 6/19-6/22 9am-12pm $42 (R $35) NW Rec

CR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (10-12 yrs.)

Refine your hitting, pitching, and fielding skills in this upper level instructional program, expanding on the fundamentals taught in Minor League. Player pitch depending on skill level. 1½ hour practices or games.

Register by 5/31.

10-12 years (Check in at field #2) #111501-01 W/F 6/14-7/21* 5:30-7pm $70 (R $62) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/5, 7/7

CR GIRLS’ SOFTBALL (7-12 yrs.)

Work on hitting, running, and fielding skills. This is a coach-pitch league with 1½ hour practices or games. Register by 5/31.

7-9 years (Check in at field #6) #111201-01 W/F 6/14-7/21* 5:30-7pm $70 (R $62) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/5, 7/7 10-12 years (Check in at field #6) #111201-02 W/F 6/14-7/21* 5:30-7pm $70 (R $62) includes cap/shirt Noelridge *No program 7/5, 7/7

SENIOR LEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL CLUB BASEBALL (15-18 yrs.)

Open to non-varsity/Sophmore high school baseball players. Compete with teams from Linn, Johnson and Benton Counties. Games on weekday nights.

Register by 5/15. #111310-01 M-F 5/22-7/21* 6-8pm $77 (R $69) includes cap/shirt Daniels Park, North Liberty, Fairfax Sports Complex *No program 5/29, 7/4

PLAY!

(4-10 yrs.) Must be age 4 by 4/7.

Spring training is here! Work on all aspects of the game in these five week instructional programs that will improve your hitting, throwing, fielding and running skills. No Games. Register by 3/30.

MAJOR LEAGUE T-BALL

SPORTS

SPRING BASEBALL, SOFTBALL & T-BALL CLUBS

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SPORTS

Basketball BASKETBALL CAMP (4-9 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Practice your skills in this week-long outdoor camp. Improve your dribbling, passing and shooting. There will be new skills, drills and contests everyday! Register by 7/31.

4-5 years #111305-01 M-F 8/7-8/11 5:30-6:30pm $42 (R $35) includes shirt Time Check 6-9 years #111306-01 M-F 8/7-8/11 6:30-7:30pm $42 (R $35) includes shirt Time Check

HOOP IT UP BASKETBALL (4-12 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Learn the fundamentals and rules of basketball and play games.

Register by 5/31.

4-5 years (45 minute practices or games) #111301-01 M 6/12-7/24* 5:30-6:30pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 7/3 6-7 years (45 minute practices or games) #111302-01 M 6/12-7/24* 6:40-7:40pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 7/3 If you have a CR Parks & Rec basketball jersey, register for an activity listed below: 8-9 years (1 hour practices or games) #111303-01 W 6/14-7/26* 6:40-7:40pm $49 (R $42) jersey not included NW Rec *No program 7/5 10-12 years (1 hour practices or games) #111304-01 W 6/14-7/26* 5:30-6:30pm $49 (R $42) jersey not included NW Rec *No program 7/5 If you DO NOT have a CR Parks & Rec basketball jersey, register for an activity listed below: 8-9 years (1 hour practices or games) #111303-02 W 6/14-7/26* 6:40-7:40pm $63 (R $55) jersey included NW Rec *No program 7/5 10-12 years (1 hour practices or games) #111304-02 W 6/14-7/26* 5:30-6:30pm $63 (R $55) jersey included NW Rec *No program 7/5

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GIRLS HOOP IT UP BASKETBALLSPRING SEASON (6-9 yrs.)

This all-female program teaches girls basketball fundamentals, teamwork and sportsmanship in a non-competitive atmosphere. Register by 3/30.

If you have a CR Parks & Rec basketball jersey, register for an activity listed below: 6-7 years #311311-03 Tu/F 4/18-5/19 5:30-6:30pm $52 (R $45) jersey not included NW Rec 8-9 years #311312-03 Tu/F 4/18-5/19 6:30-7:30pm $49 (R $42) jersey not included NW Rec If you DO NOT have a CR Parks & Rec basketball jersey, register for an activity listed below: 6-7 years #311311-04 Tu/F 4/18-5/19 5:30-6:30pm $66 (R $58) jersey included NW Rec 8-9 years #311312-04 Tu/F 4/18-5/19 6:30-7:30pm $63 (R $55) jersey included NW Rec

Football ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUESPRING SEASON (18+ yrs.)

Put your team together for no-contact, 7-on-7 flag football. Teams will play a five-game season plus a post-season tournament. Managers’ meeting: 3/30.

Register by 3/24. #302105-01 Su 4/2-5/14 12-4pm $125/team Cleveland Park (+$15 cash/game/team for official)

ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE SUMMER SEASON (18+ yrs.)

Get your team together for no-contact, 7-on-7 flag football. Teams will play a five game season plus a tournament.

Managers’ meeting is June 1. Register by 5/26. #102902-01 Su 6/4-7/23* 12-4pm $125/team Cleveland Park (+$15 cash/game/team for official) *No program 7/2

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YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL (6-10 yrs.)

Flag Football is back! Learn the fundamentals of football, teamwork and sportsmanship in this fun, instructional program. This is a low-contact league with shirts, footballs, and flag belts. One-hour practices/games. The first Saturday will be a practice. Meet at the pavilion. Register by 3/30.

6-7 years #311401-01 Tu/Sa 4/11-5/13

Tu: 5:30-6:30pm, Sa: 9-10am $58 (R $50) includes shirt Cleveland Park 8-10 years #311402-01 Tu/Sa 4/11-5/13

Tu: 5:30-6:30pm, Sa: 9-10am $58 (R $50) includes shirt Cleveland Park

FOOTBALL BUDDIES (4-5 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Learn the basics of throwing, catching, hand-offs, stances, offense, defense, and more in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. Register by 3/30.

4 years with Adult #311404-01 Sa 4/8-5/13 9-9:45am $42 (R $35) Cleveland Park 5 years #311404-02 Sa 4/8-5/13 10-10:45am $42 (R $35) Cleveland Park

FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING (6-10 yrs.)

Learn chants, basic jumps and cheer fundamentals. Practice these skills and perform them at the youth football games. Register by 3/30. #311601-01 Tu/Sa 4/11-5/13

Tu: 5:30-6:30pm, Sa: 9-10am $58 (R $50) includes shirt Cleveland Park

FOOTBALL SKILLS (6-10 yrs.)

Focus on fundamentals and perform different skills and drills each week.

No games. Register by 5/31.

6-7 years #111309-01 M 6/12-7/24* 5:30-6:15pm $42 (R $35) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 7/3 8-10 years #111309-02 M 6/12-7/24* 6:30-7:15pm $42 (R $35) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 7/3

INTRO TO SPORTS

Kickball

(3-8 yrs.) Must be age 3 by 6/15.

Try soccer, baseball, football and more!

Learn new skills and practice basic movements for a variety of sports.

Register by 5/31.

ADULT KICKBALL TOURNAMENT (18+ yrs.)

This fun-packed tournament is for the “older folks.” Form teams with your family members, friends, co-workers or church members. Registrations are accepted until filled.

3-4 years with adult #111904-01 Th 6/15-7/20* 9:30-10:15am #111904-02 Th 6/15-720* 10:30-11:15am $39 (R $32) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 7/6

#102801-01 Sa 6/24 9am-5pm $99/team Noelridge

5-6 years (Check in at field #6) #111904-03 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*9-10am $55 (R $48) includes shirt Noelridge *No program 7/4, 7/6

YOUTH KICKBALL (6-11 yrs.)

Who doesn’t love kickball? Develop your kicking, running, throwing and strategy skills in the classic childhood game. Practice and game every week.

Register by 3/30.

7-8 years (Check in at field #6) #111904-04 Tu/Th 6/13-7/20*10-11am $55 (R $48) includes shirt Noelridge *No program 7/4, 7/6

ULTIMATE CAMP (7-18 yrs.)

Ultimate combines the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football.

Learn the needed skills to play this exciting game in this co-ed eight-day

6-8 years #311910-01 W 4/12-5/10 5:30-6:15pm $39 (R $32) includes shirt Van Vechten 9-11 years #311910-02 W 4/12-5/10 6:30-7:15pm $39 (R $32) includes shirt Van Vechten

camp. Register by 6/12.

Other Sports

7-10 years #111906-01 M-Th 6/19-6/29 5-7pm $24 (R $20) includes shirt/disc McKinley - Field

JUNIOR BOWLING (4-14 yrs.) Must be age 4 by 6/16.

Learn the fundamentals and rules of one of America’s favorite games!

Register by 6/8.

11-14 years #111906-02 M-Th 6/19-6/29 5-7pm $24 (R $20) includes shirt/disc McKinley - Field 15-18 years #111906-03 M-Th 6/19-6/29 5-7pm $24 (R $20) includes shirt/disc McKinley - Field

#111601-01 F 6/16-7/28* 10-11:30am $68 (R $60) includes ball/shoe rental Westdale Bowling Center *No program 7/7

WEATHER CANCELLATION

HOTLINE 319-286-5700

ACTIVE CHOICE Choose A High Activity Program REGISTRATION INFORMATION: PAGE 71

Skating LEARN-TO-SKATE LESSONS This program is a partnership of CR Parks & Recreation and the CR Ice Arena. Classes are coordinated by the Ice Arena and use the Learn to Skate USA program. If you are new to the sport of skating, sign up for Basic 1 or Snowplow Sam (if age 4-6). You will be evaluated the first day of class for placement. Wear warm clothing, gloves and a protective helmet. CRIA will contact you about USFSA fees.

To register: 319-286-5566 or CRREC.org Questions? 319-398-0100 or Tonya Frost at 319-730-6202.

SNOW PLOW SAM (BEGINNER) (4-6 yrs.)

For skaters ages 4-6 who have had little or no formal training. #119101-01 M 5/1-6/26* 5:30-6:15pm #119101-02 M 7/10-8/28 5:30-6:15pm $93 (R $85) + USFSA annual fee CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW *No class 5/29

BASIC SKILLS 1-2 (6+ yrs.)

For skaters age 7 and older who have little or no formal training or those ages 6 and older who have completed Snow Plow Sam series. #119102-01 M 5/1-6/26* 5:30-6:15pm #119102-02 M 7/10-8/28 5:30-6:15pm $93 (R $85) + USFSA annual fee CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW *No class 5/29

ADULTS AND TEENS (13+ yrs.)

This class has four basic skills levels targeted for teens and adults. #119106-01 M 5/1-6/26* 7-7:45pm #119106-02 M 7/10-8/28 7-7:45pm $93 (R $85) + USFSA annual fee CR Ice Arena, 1100 Rockford Rd. SW *No class 5/29

PLAY!

6-9 years #111104-01 M-F 7/31-8/4 8:30-11:30am $58 (R $50) includes shirt NW Rec

SPORTS

*NEW* SPORTS & MORE CAMP (6-9 yrs.)

This fun camp “mixes it up” with learning different sports and incorporating a variety of related arts, crafts and science activities. Register by 7/24.

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SOCCER CAMP (4-10 yrs.) Must be age 4 by 8/14.

Practice your skills with games relating to soccer. Dribble through obstacles and mazes, pass past the monkey and try to score against the goal monster!

Register by 8/4.

4-5 years #111703-01 M-F 8/14-8/18 5:30-6:15pm $42 (R $35) includes shirt Noelridge

Soccer

6-7 years #111703-02 M-F 8/14-8/18 6:30-7:30pm $42 (R $35) includes shirt Noelridge

OUTDOOR SOCCER (4-10 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Learn the basics of soccer and play fun games in this instructional program.

A schedule of games and times will be handed out the first day.

Register by 3/25.

8-10 years #111703-03 M-F 8/14-8/18 6:30-7:30pm $42 (R $35) includes shirt Noelridge

Track FIELD GAMES (4-6 yrs.)

This program promotes sportsmanship and running with movement including jumping, leaping, chasing and fleeing games like tag, red lightgreen light, and obstacle courses.

Register by 3/30.

4-5 years #311501-01 M 4/3-5/15 5:30-6:15pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt Van Vechten #311501-02 Th 4/6-5/18 5:30-6:15pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt Noelridge* *Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street 6-7 years #311502-01M/Th 4/10-5/11 6:30-7:30pm $58 (R $50) includes shirt Van Vechten

#311903-01 W 4/12-5/17 6-6:45pm $45 (R $38) includes shirt Cleveland Park

#311502-02 M/Th 4/10-5/11 6:30-7:30pm $58 (R $50) includes shirt Noelridge* *Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP

8-10 years #311503-01 M/Th 4/10-5/11 5:30-6:30pm $58 (R $50) includes shirt Noelridge* *Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

(7-14 yrs.)

Participate in this FREE amateur track meet! Local winners may qualify for the state championships. Watch for details at CRYouthSports.com.

SUMMER SOCCER KICKS (4-9 yrs.) Must be age 4 by start date.

Dribble, shoot, score! Play mostly games and work on basics in this fun summertime program. Register by 5/31.

Sa

5/20 Coe College

YOUTH TRACK CLUB

4-5 years #111704-01 W 6/14-8/2* 5:30-6:15pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt *No program 7/5 Noelridge, Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street 6-7 years #111704-02 W 6/14-8/2* 6:30-7:30pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt *No program 7/5 Noelridge, Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

(7-12 yrs.)

Learn the proper techniques and training methods for track and field events. Register by 3/30. #311905-01 W/F 4/5-5/10* 5:30-7pm $55 (R $48) includes shirt Wilson Track *No program 4/14

8-9 years #111705-01 W 6/14-8/2* 6:30-7:30pm $49 (R $42) includes shirt *No program 7/5 Noelridge, Horseshoe Pits off Golf Street

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Volleyball *NEW* ADULT VOLLEYBALL (18+ yrs.)

Love volleyball? Join our co-ed or women’s league with 8 weeks of play followed by a tournament. Grab your friends and register as a team or sign up as an open player and be assigned to a team. Register by 5/25.

Co-ed League #102304-01 Team $170 #102304-02 Open Player $35 Tu 6/6-8/8* 7-9pm NW Rec *No program 7/4 Women’s League #102305-01 Team $170 #102305-02 Open Player $35 Tu 6/6-8/8* 7-9pm NW Rec *No program 7/4

CO-ED MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT (18+ yrs.)

Get down and dirty in this 6-on-6 tournament with pool play. Only the top team from each pool will move into single elimination play. Register by 6/30. #102802-01 Sa 7/15 8am $99/team Seminole Valley Park

SUMMER VOLLEYBALL (8-12 yrs.)

Bump, set and spike your way to glory while learning the basics in fun and entertaining ways. Register by 5/31.

8-10 years #111801-01 Tu 6/13-7/25* 5-6pm $52 (R $45) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 7/4 10-12 years #111801-02 Tu 6/13-7/25* 6-7pm $52 (R $45) includes shirt NW Rec *No program 7/4

E.MALLOY@CEDAR-RAPIDS.ORG

BECOME A YOUTH SPORTS SPONSOR! Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation offers a unique opportunity to spotlight your business or community organization while supporting our youth. Your sponsorship enables our department to further its mission of championing and enriching the lives of our youth through active and healthy lifestyles.

Whether you are interested in an exclusive sponsorship opportunity as an expression of your company’s values or would like to sponsor your child’s team in order to raise the profile of your company – we have just the package for you. No matter which sponsorship package you choose, we promise you will receive the attention, recognition, and publicity that you deserve for your sponsorship.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT LIZ MALLOY ATHLETICS COORDINATOR 319-286-5698 OR E.MALLOY@CEDAR-RAPIDS.ORG

(4-6 yrs.)

#309101-07 M 4/3-4/24 4-4:45pm #309101-08 Sa 4/8-4/29 3:30-4:15pm #309101-09 M 5/1-5/22 4-4:45pm #309101-10 Sa 5/6-5/27 3:30-4:15pm $52 (R $45) Westfield Tennis Club, 3511 18th Ave. SW

HOT SHOTS TENNIS LESSONS (7-11 yrs.)

#309102-07 M 4/3-4/24 5-6pm #309102-08 Sa 4/8-4/29 4:30-5:30pm #309102-09 M 5/1-5/22 5-6pm #309102-10 Sa 5/6-5/27 4:30-5:30pm $52 (R $45) Westfield Tennis Club, 3511 18th Ave. SW

Tennis SPRING YOUTH LESSONS These lessons emphasize specific skills and games for each age level using the USTA QuickStart format.

Classes are coordinated by Westfield Tennis Club professionals for children ages 4-16. To register, call 319-2865566. Questions? Call 319-396-7060.

FUTURE STARS TENNIS LESSONS (12-16 yrs.)

#309103-04 M 4/3-4/24 6-7pm #309103-05 M 5/1-5/22 6-7 pm $52 (R $45) Westfield Tennis Club, 3511 18th Ave. SW

SUMMER TENNIS LESSONS Learn the sport of tennis using the USTA QuickStart format which emphasizes specific skills and games for each age level. Missed classes can be made up during any of the other offered times for your class.

To register, call (319) 286-5731. Questions? Call (319) 396-7060.

Session A: 6/5-6/29

Session B: 7/10-8/10 (No class 7/24-7/27)

Little Aces Tennis Lessons (4-6 yrs.)

Location: Veterans Memorial Tennis Center

A

B

Days

Time

A Fees

B Fees

#109101-01

#109101-09

M/W

9-9:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109101-03

#109101-11

M/W

11-11:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109101-06

#109101-14

Tu/Th

9-9:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109101-07

#109101-15

Tu/Th

10-10:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109101-17

#109101-18

Tu/Th

6-6:50pm

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

Hot Shots Tennis Lessons (7-11 yrs.)

A

B

Days

#109102-01

#109102-12

#109102-03

#109102-14

#109102-07

Location: Veterans Memorial Tennis Center Time

A Fees

B Fees

M/W

9-9:50am

$53 (R $46))

$53 (R $46)

M/W

11-11:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109102-18

Tu/Th

9-9:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109102-08

#109102-19

Tu/Th

10-10:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109102-10

#109102-21

Tu/Th

5-5:50pm

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109102-11

#109102-22

Tu/Th

6-6:50pm

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

Future Stars Tennis Lessons (12-16 yrs.) Location: Veterans Memorial Tennis Center A

B

Days

Time

A Fees

B Fees

#109103-01

#109103-06

M/W

10-10:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109103-04

#109103-09

Tu/Th

11-11:50am

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

#109103-05

#109103-10

Tu/Th

5-5:50pm

$53 (R $46)

$53 (R $46)

PLAY!

Parent volunteer coaches are needed for each youth sport.

The Department will provide field supervisors to assist the parents coaching the teams. A handbook and training are provided. Parents may request to coach with ONE other parent. If you are interested, fill out the volunteer application online: CRYouthSports.com FOR MORE INFORMATION:

LITTLE ACES TENNIS LESSONS

SPORTS

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR YOUTH SPORTS!

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SPORTS

2017 Season Golf Passes PLATINUM PASS Unlimited, Unrestricted 7-Day Play Adult (36-61 yrs.)................... $999 + tax *NEW* Senior (62+ yrs.)....... $825 + tax (Available to golfers who will be 62 years of

Gardner Twin

Pines Ellis CEDAR RAPIDS GOLF Multiple golf experiences with one mission... that’s Cedar Rapids Golf!

age anytime in 2017)

*NEW* Young Professional (18-35 yrs.)....... $750 + tax Driving Range........................ $275 + tax Sales tax is 7%. *The senior pass is available to golfers who will be 62 years of age in 2017.

SEASON PASS Unlimited, “5-Day+” Restricted Play* Adult (36-61 yrs.)................... $800 + tax Senior (62+ yrs.).................... $655 + tax (Available to golfers who will be 62 years of age anytime in 2017)

*NEW* Young Professional (18-35 yrs.)....... $550 + tax Junior (Under 18 yrs.)........... $225 + tax Family................................... $1620 + tax (For up to four members, any combination of adults and juniors in a household)

Family - Additional Child (Under 18 yrs.)............. $200 + tax Sales tax is 7%. *5-Day Restricted Play pass holders are required to pay full greens fee rates on Saturday, Sunday and holiday mornings.

Daily greens fee prices on website.

“Early Bird” Specials Play a different course each day before 10:00 a.m. for only $29 at Ellis and Gardner, and $27 at Twin Pines!

(18 holes + cart per player) Valid: Monday at Twin Pines, Tuesday at Ellis, Wednesday at Gardner and Friday at all courses.

Gift Cards The three courses feature a wide variety of merchandise, companies and products. Give your favorite golfer a 2017 season pass or gift card. Purchase them at one of the clubhouses or online: PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com

Family Golf Adult $17.50 (2 max.)

Child $5.50 (6-17 yrs.)

Twin Pines & Gardner Golf Courses after 2:00 p.m. on weekends

Women’s Golf League (CRWGA - Cedar Rapids Women’s Golf Association) Join a Women’s Golf League! $25 dues + weekly greens fee or season pass. Choose from: • Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning at Ellis • Thursday morning or evening at Twin Pines • Thursday morning or evening at Gardner For more information, go to: PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com

2017 City Amateur Tournaments Women’s................................June 15-16 Senior and Men’s..................August 4-6 Women’s Best BBQ Best Shot................................August 8-9 See more tournaments online: PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com

GOLF OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE City Services Center 500 15th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-286-5588

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Register for lessons at PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com GROUP GOLF LESSONS We are the leader in Eastern Iowa in offering the national golf lesson initiative, “Get Golf Ready.” Class sizes meet an 8:1 student-teacher ratio. More than six hours of beginner lessons PLUS a special gift for $109. Specialty classes improve your game for $149 per golfer. For dates/locations, go to our website.

GET GOLF READY - BEGINNER (18-100 yrs.)

Are you returning to the game or just getting started and want to play on a course? Work on full swing development and short game development (pitching, bunker play, course management). $109 includes a special gift for individual practice time

GET GOLF READY - FAMILY (Adult + Children 6-14 yrs.)

This program offers large group instruction plus separate instruction for adults and children. Enjoy on course experience each week.

WOMEN’S GROUP LESSONS (18+ yrs.)

These lessons are open to women interested in improving their game or learning the game for pure enjoyment. Get more than six hours of instruction. $109 includes instruction and a special gift

GET GOLF READY - RED ZONE (18+ yrs.)

This class offers strictly short game instruction to improve your skills within 60 yards of the green. SCORE around the greens. Classes are available for men and women or for just women. $149 includes instruction and a special gift

Grand Demo Days Saturday, May 20

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Ellis Golf Course Don’t miss this chance to hit the latest clubs from Ping, Callaway, Titleist, Taylor Made, Wilson, Cleveland, and Cobra. Call 319-286-5589 for your appointment.

See website for more Demo Day dates.

$109 1 Adult + 1 Child $50 each additional Child Price includes instruction and a special gift

JUNIOR GOLF Learn basic swing techniques and etiquette. Improve your motor skills and meet new friends. Register at Twin Pines beginning April 1.

Classes at Twin Pines Golf Course Begins June 13-14 (five weeks) Tuesday: 1 hr lesson, Wednesday: morning play $65 includes driving range punch card

SPORTS

Golf Lessons

*NEW* PGA JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE (8-13 yrs.)

This team golf event for kids is to golf what Little League is to baseball!

Participants take lessons, practice and play in June, July and August with the potential for post-season play. Teams (maximum of 12 players) are available at Ellis and Twin Pines Golf Courses.

Registration begins April 1. $150 includes team shirt, instruction, team competition and gifts

Clubs...Clubs...Clubs Visit Ellis, Jones, Twin Pines and Gardner Golf Courses for your 2017 club needs. Club fitting specialists will fit your game with the best clubs from Ping, Titleist, Callaway, Taylor Made, Cobra, Wilson and Cleveland. Special orders are welcome!

PLAY!

WE ALSO TAKE TRADE-INS! Go to any clubhouse and the professional will give you a quote for your trade-in clubs with your new club purchase. Call your local golf professional to learn more.

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CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS POOLS AND AQUATIC CENTERS SERVICES AND FEATURES GUIDE Noelridge

Bever

Ellis

Jones

Bender

Zero Depth, Beach-like entry

Zero Depth, Beach-like entry

2 ft.

Zero Depth, Beach-like entry

Zero Depth, Beach-like entry

3.5 ft.

11 ft.

11 ft.

15 ft.

11 ft.

6 ft.

9 ft.

Entry Stairs

X

X

X (ramp)

X

X

Hydraulic Chair Lift

X

X

X

Water Slide

X

X

X

Speed Slide

X

Drop Slide

X

Pool Depth at Shallowest End Pool Depth at Deepest End Separate Baby Pool

X

25 Yard Lap Lanes Diving Board(s) Water Play Features

X 6

8 (6 - 50 m)

1 & 3 Meter

1 Meter

Tumble Buckets Water Curtain Frog Slide Water Playground

Raindrop Water Spout Floor Geysers

X 1

Bathhouse with Coin Lockers

X

X

Large Shade Umbrellas

X

X

Party Shelter for Rental

X

POOL LOCATIONS Bender (Indoor) Swimming Pool 940 14th Avenue SE 319-286-5790

50

5

Frog Cannons Water Snake Floor Geysers Water Curtain Daisy Flower Turtle Slide

X X

2

Pool Available for Rental

Crocodile Walk Floor Geysers Water Curtain Otter Slide Water Playground

4

X

Family Changing Rooms

Noelridge Aquatic Center 1248 42nd Street NE 319-286-5795

X

6

X

Jones Swimming Pool 201 Wilson Avenue Drive SW 319-286-5794

X

X

Vending Machines

Ellis Swimming Pool 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW 319-286-5793

X

1 Meter

Concession Stand

X X

8

X

Cherry Hill Aquatic Center 341 Stoney Point Road NW 319-286-5792

X

1 Meter

Sand Playground

Bever Swimming Pool 2700 Bever Avenue SE 319-286-5791

Cherry Hill

X 2

1

1

X

X

X

padlock

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

Pool Features Information for Use CROCODILE WALK Must be a minimum of 54” tall or pass deep water swim test each summer to use. Water depth is 48”. Appropri-

TURN AND SPEED SLIDES Must be a minimum of 48” tall to use. (See signs.) Water depth is 42”.

Appropriate for all ages meeting

ate for all ages meeting height/swim requirements.

height requirement.

DROP SLIDES & DIVING BOARDS Deep water swim test required each summer prior to the first use. Water depth is 11-15 ft. Appropriate for all ages meeting skill requirement.

FROG, OTTER & TURTLE SLIDES Located in shallow water. Water depth is 18” Appropriate for most ages.

LARGE WATER PLAY FEATURES Appropriate for all ages. Water depth 8-20”.

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DAISY FLOWER, FLOOR GEYSERS, FROG CANNONS, RAINDROP, TUMBLE BUCKETS, WATER SNAKE, WATER CURTAIN Water depth is 0-18”. Appropriate for all ages.

SAND PLAY STATIONS Appropriate for ages 2-12 years.

*Features may not be available at all times. Watch for posted signs or inquire at the pool.

Valid May 21-September 4, 2017

Passes provide admission to Open, Family, Adult, Lap Swims and Water Exercise as age appropriate.

BUY PASSES AND GET PHOTOS/REPLACEMENT PASSES Renew last year’s pass online at CRREC.org CITY SERVICES CENTER (cash, check or credit card for transactions) Monday-Friday Now-July 31

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

NORTHWEST RECREATION CENTER (cash, check or credit card for transactions) Monday-Friday Now-July 31 Saturday, May 20 only Early Bird Ends (Walk in only)

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NOELRIDGE AQUATIC CENTER (cash or check only) Saturdays May 6, 13, 20 (Walk in only) Saturday-Sunday May 27, 28 (Walk in only) Monday May 29 - Memorial Day (walk in only)

9:00 a.m. - Noon 9:00 a.m. - Noon or 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - Noon or 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

CHERRY HILL AQUATIC CENTER (cash or check only) Saturdays May 6, 13, 20 (Walk in only)

9:00 a.m.- Noon

ALL POOLS (cash or check only) Everyday

Before Noon or after 3pm

Early Bird Passes (on or before 5/20/17*)

Non-Resident Resident Family $221.00 $205.00 Individual $113.00 $105.00 Senior (Age 60+) $101.00 $93.00 (I.D. required for Senior pass purchase)

May 21 or After

Non-Resident Resident Family $256.00 $240.00 Individual $128.00 $120.00 Senior (Age 60+) $116.00 $108.00 (I.D. required for Senior pass purchase)

*Due to heavy walk in traffic, no

call in pass purchases or renewals will be processed 5/19/17 - 5/20/17.

Online registration will be available.

New or Renewal Passes (See Schedule Above) WALK in to Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW, or City Services Center (CSC), 500 15th Avenue SW, or pool according to the dates and times above and purchase or renew passes through July 31.

MAIL form and check/money order through May 19 to the Center. Print off your receipt and take it to Northwest Recreation Center or City Services Center (CSC), have photo taken, and pick up your cards.

CALL 319-286-5566, weekdays from 8am-5pm (renewals only). Have your credit card ready. No phone renewals on May 19 or 20, 2017.

RENEW 2016 PASSES ONLINE! Go to CRREC.org. Last year’s (2016) passes may be renewed online. Email recreation@cedar-rapids.org to obtain your user name/password. Passes from 2015 and prior years cannot be renewed online; choose another option.

Need New or Replacement Pass Cards?

WALK in to Northwest Recreation Center or City Services Center (CSC) for new or replacement pass card photos or go to any pool when it is open before noon or after 3:00 p.m. If passes were purchased at a pool, return to that pool to obtain pass cards. (See next page for pool opening dates.)

SUMMER PUNCH/GROUP PASSES May be used by an individual, a group or transferred to another person for any age appropriate public swim and water exercise class. No photo required. Passes expire on the 16th punch or September 4, 2017, whichever comes first.

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SUMMER SWIM PASS FEES

Begins when pools open

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Season Passes For Swimming Pools And Aquatic Centers

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City of Cedar Rapids Summer Swim Passes Passes provide admission to Open, Family, Adult, Lap Swims and Water Exercise as age appropriate.

Schedules for pools, programs/water features may vary. (See page 54-55.) Valid May 21-September 4, 2017.

• You must present your pass to enter the pool.

• Passes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

• Replacement cards may be purchased for $5 if cards are lost or stolen.

• Children under the age of two years as of May 1 will receive a pass without a photo.

• Passes may be revoked for pool infractions and misuse with no refunds.

Purchase passes/take pictures at the pools BEFORE NOON OR AFTER 3:00 p.m. when the pools are open; no sales or photos from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m

• Individuals who are immediate family members and who live at the same residence (maximum of two adults) are eligible for a family pass. Children must be under the age of 21 (maximum of four) and related to one or both the household adults as offspring or by marriage, adoption, foster care placement or legal guardianship. (*Additional family passes for

SUMMER SWIM SEASON Not all pools open for all days below.

Schedule subject to change.

BENDER POOL

June 2 - Aug 10

JONES POOL

ELLIS POOL

June 2 - Aug 11

June 2 - Aug 11

more than four children cost $10 for each child.)

You may be asked at any time for verification that your family meets eligibility requirements.

Misrepresentation could result in loss of passes.

BEVER POOL

May 21 - Aug 4 Reopens Aug 21

NOELRIDGE AQUATIC CENTER May 27, 28, 29 June 2 - Aug 20 Aug 26, 27, Sept 2, 3, 4 CHERRY HILL AQUATIC CENTER June 2 - Aug. 20 Aug 26, 27

DETACH HERE

CEDAR RAPIDS SUMMER SWIM PASS 2017

NEW

RENEWAL

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________ Address________________________________________________________ City_______________________________ State______ Zip____________

Amount Enclosed

Names to Appear on Passes Date of Birth M/F (maximum two adults)

(Required)

Pass Fee $_____ 1. Adult:_______________________________

DOB_____________

DOB_____________

Additional Children

$_____

*More than 4? See Above.

2. Adult:_______________________________

DOB_____________

4. ____________________________________

DOB_____________

DOB_____________

$_____ 5. ____________________________________

Check/money order only.

Yes

No

Immediate family members who live in the same household and meet qualifications.

(See above.) You may be asked for proof.

3. ____________________________________

TOTAL

Still have card?

6. ____________________________________

DOB_____________

Signature______________________________________________________________________________ Date____________________________________ Mail to: Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department, 1340 11th Street NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

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• Actual swim attire is required.

Fibers from street clothing damage the pool filter. (Sorry, no basketball shorts.)

• Deep End Test: To use diving boards or swim in water over 5 feet, you must take the test at any pool where you swim each year.

• Concessions are available.

No outside food, beverages, alcohol or coolers.

OPEN AND FAMILY SWIMS • Children ages 5 & under must be supervised by an adult within arm’s length.

• Youths ages 6-10 must be supervised by an adult or responsible person at least age 14.

• Water and float toys allowed only at Family, Evening and Weekend Swims.

•

•

Water wings/floaties, large inner tubes, swimsuits with removable floats and life jackets are not allowed.

Snorkels, masks that cover the nose and diving sticks are not allowed at Open or Family Swims.

LAP SWIMS • For ages 15 or older. Children may not attend with swimmers.

Youths, ages 11-14, may attend lap swim at Jones or evening lap swim at Ellis. Only lap lanes are open at this time.

• A walking lane is available at some sites. A lap lane is available at Ellis Pool during Open Swims.

• Lap swimmers are allowed entry into the locker room 10 minutes prior to the starting time and into the pool at exact starting time.

• Always circle swim. Stay to the right of the black line in your lane, swimming counter-clockwise.

• Noodles are not permitted.

ADULT SWIMS A swim for ages 18 or older with no slides available.

Additional pool rules are online at CRREC.org and are posted at each pool.

PUBLIC SWIM FACILITY CLOSING POLICY Pools and aquatic centers may open late or close early for the following reasons: • Air temperature below 70 degrees (Lap Swim: air temperature below 60 degrees) • 20 people or less in the facility for a period of one hour (50 people or less at Noelridge and Cherry Hill)

• •

•

•

HEALTHY SWIMMING Shower before entering the pool.

Do not swim for two weeks after you or your child has had diarrhea.

Non toilet-trained children must wear swim diapers. Swim diapers may be purchased at the pool.

Changing stations are available in all restrooms.

• Lightning/severe storm in area • Mechanical problems • Poor water quality • Special events/situations • Darkness • Maximum bather limit reached (When pool reaches capacity, patrons may be turned away and referred to another facility) • Other reasons deemed necessary by Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation

PLAY!

GENERAL RULES • Everyone entering the pool must pay or have a valid season pass.

Infants under six months are free.

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GENERAL POOL Have RULES Be Safe, Fun

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POOL SCHEDULES JUNE 2 - AUGUST 6

POOL SCHEDULES MAY 27 - JUNE 1

Noelridge SAT, SUN: MAY 27, 28 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Lap Swim

1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Open Swim

MON: MAY 29 (MEMORIAL DAY) 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Open Swim

All Pools Kick Off Swim THURS: JUNE 1 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Lap Swim Open Swim

POOL RENTALS Bever, Ellis and Jones Pools are available to rent starting at $325.

Cherry Hill Aquatic Center is available for rental to large groups for two hour time blocks by special arrangement only. Reservations and payment must be made at least two weeks in advance. Rates vary depending on pool and number of swimmers. Call 319286-5566 for prices and to make reservations.

SHELTER RENTALS The pool shelters at Cherry Hill and Noelridge are available for rental. Reservations and payment must be made at least one week in advance.

Reservations: Call 319-286-5566 Fee: $25/Open Swim M-F or $35/Open Swim Sa-Su

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Call the pool or go to CRREC.org for changes to daily schedules. *Admission is free for infants under 6 months of age.* Not all pool water features may be open for all programs even though the pass may be valid.

BEVER SCHEDULE (319-286-5791) Closed July 4 at 5pm. Call pool for other closings.

Activity

Days

Times

Cost

Open Swim Open Swim

M-Su

1-5pm

$5.00

M-F

6:30-8:30pm

$4.50

Lap Swim

M-Su

11:45am-12:45pm

$4.75

Water Exercise (Begins 6/6)

Tu/Th

5:20-6:15pm

$5.00

Youth Swim Lessons Pool Rental

See page 62 Sa/Su

6-8pm (See left column)

CHERRY HILL SCHEDULE (319-286-5792) Closed July 4 at 5pm and July 15 all day. Call pool for other closings.

Activity

Days

Times

Cost

Open Swim

M-F

1-5pm

$5.50

Open Swim

M/W/F

6:30-10pm

$5.50

Open Swim

Tu/Th

6:30-8:30pm

$5.00

Open Swim

Sa

1-8pm

$5.50

Open Swim

Su

1-6pm

$5.50

Lap Swim

M-F, Su

11:45am-12:45pm

$4.75

Lap Swim

Tu/Th

5:15-6:15pm

$4.75

Lap Swim (No swim 7/22)

Sa

11:15am-12:45pm

$4.75

Pool Shelter Rental

M-Su

See left column

Pool Rental

Su

Youth Swim Lessons

See page 64-65 7-9pm (See left column)

ELLIS SCHEDULE (319-286-5793) Closed July 4 at 5pm. Call pool for other closings.

Activity

Days

Times

Cost

Open Swim Open Swim

M/W/F/Sa/Su

1-5pm

$5.00

M/W

6:30-8:30pm

Open Swim

$4.50

Tu/Th

1-8:30pm

$5.00

Adult 18+ Swim

Tu/Th

10am-12:45pm

$4.75

Lap Swim (Friday swim ends 6/23)

M/W/F

11:15am-12:45pm

$4.75

Lap Swim (Begins 6/30)

F

8:30-9:30am

$4.75

Lap Swim

M/W

5:15-6:15pm

$4.75

Lap Swim

Sa/Su

11:45am-12:45pm

$4.75

Youth Swim Lessons Pool Rental

See page 63 F/Sa

6-8pm (See left column)

POOL RULES General pool rules, health and safety requirements and the pool closing policy are on page 53. They are also available online at CRREC.org.

WWW.CRREC.ORG | PHONE: 319-286-5566

Activity

Days

Times

Cost

Open Swim

M/W/F/Sa/Su

1-5pm

$5.00

Open Swim

M/W/F

6:30-8:30pm

$4.50

Open Swim

Tu/Th

1-8:30pm

$5.00

Lap Swim

M-Th/Sa/Su

11:45am-12:45pm

$4.75

See page 65

Pool Rental

Su

6-8pm (See page 54)

Activity

Days

Times

Cost

Open Swim

M-F

1-5pm

$5.50

Open Swim

M-F

6:30-8:30pm

$5.00

Open Swim

Sa

1-6pm

$5.50

Open Swim

Su

1-8pm

$5.50

Lap Swim

M-Su

11:45am-12:45pm

$4.75

Lap Swim

M/W/F

5:15-6:15pm

$4.75

Family Swim (Begins 6/10)

Tu/Th/Sa

9:30-11:30am

$5.00

See page 66-67

Pool Shelter Rental

M-Su

POOL SCHEDULES AUG 7 - SEPT 4 Schedules and slide/water feature availability may vary. Call the pool or go to CRREC.org for changes.

Bender

See page 54

MON-THURS: AUG 7-10 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim Open Swim

Closes 5:00 p.m. on Aug 10

Ellis

MAY 20-AUG 4 Reopens Aug 21

MON, WED, FRI: AUG 7, 9, 11 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Jones

Open Swim

Closes 5:00 p.m. on Aug 11

MON-FRI: AUG 7-11 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Lap Swim

1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Open Swim

Closes 5:00 p.m. on Aug 11

TUES, THURS: AUG 8, 10 10 :00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Adult Swim 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Open Swim

5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Lap Swim

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Open Swim

SAT, SUN: AUG 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Open Swim

SUN: AUG 27 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Lap Swim

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Open Swim

Closes 5:00 p.m. on Aug 27

Bever 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Cherry Hill MON-FRI: AUG 7-11, AUG 14-18 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim

NOELRIDGE SCHEDULE (319-286-5795) Closed July 4 at 5pm. Call pool for other closings.

Youth Swim Lessons

Schedules and slide/water feature availability may vary. Call the pool or go to CRREC.org for changes.

Open Swim

Noelridge MON, WED, FRI: AUG 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Open Swim

5:20 - 6:15 p.m.

Lap Swim

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Open Swim

TUES, THURS: AUG 8, 10, 15, 17 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

5:20 - 6:15 p.m.

6:30-8:00 p.m.

Open Swim Water Exercise Open Swim

SAT, SUN: AUG 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, SEPT 2, 3 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Open Swim

MON: SEPT 4 (LABOR DAY) 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lap Swim 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Open Swim

Closes 5:00 p.m. on Sept 4

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Youth Swim Lessons

POOL SCHEDULES AUG 7 - SEPT 4

SWIMMING

JONES SCHEDULE (319-286-5794) Closed July 4 at 5pm. Call pool for other closings.

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BENDER INDOOR POOL 940 14th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 319-286-5790 OPEN SWIM (All Ages) Fun for all and affordable! Food is not allowed. Flotation devices are allowed crowd permitting.

LAP SWIM (15+ yrs.)

Take time for yourself. This is a good time for water walking. The baby pool will be closed. Noodles will not be permitted.

ADULT 18+ SWIM Open swim for ages 18 or over.

WATER EXERCISE (15+ yrs.)

Concentrate on stretching, strengthening, flexibility and range of motion exercises during an aerobic workout.

Drop-in program, preregistration is not required. Current season pass or punch pass may be used.

AQUATHERAPY (15+ yrs.)

Exercise at your own pace in the comfort of warm water. If you are in need of special assistance in dressing or in the locker rooms, please make your own arrangements. Anyone entering the water must pay. Current season pass or punch pass may be used.

BENDER INDOOR POOL SCHEDULES APRIL 1 - MAY 20

BENDER SCHEDULE April 1-May 20 (319-286-5790) Closed April 16. Call pool for other closings.

Activity

Days

Times

Cost

Open Swim (Ends 5/12)

F

3:30-7:30pm

$5.00

Open Swim (Ends 5/14)

Su

1-4pm

$5.00

Adult 18+

M/W/F

1-3pm

$4.25

Lap Swim

M/W/F

11am-12:45pm

$4.75

Lap Swim

M/W

6:30-7:25pm

$4.75

Lap Swim (Ends 5/13)

Sa

7-8:15am

$4.75

Lap Swim (Ends 5/14)

Su

11:15am-12:45pm

$4.75

Water Exercise

M-F

9-9:55am

$5.00

Water Exercise

M/W

5:30-6:25pm

$5.00

Aquatherapy

M/W/F

10-10:55am

$4.00

MAY 21 - AUGUST 4 BENDER SCHEDULE May 21-August 4 (319-286-5790) Closed May 27-29, July 4, August 5-20. Call pool for other closings.

Activity

Days

Times

Cost

Adult 18+

M/W/F

1-3pm

$4.25

Lap Swim

M/W/F

11am-12:45pm

$4.75

Lap Swim (Ends 5/31)

M/W

6:30-7:25pm

$4.75

Water Exercise

M/W/F

9-9:55am

$5.00

Water Exercise

Tu/Th

7:45-8:40am

$5.00

Water Exercise (Ends 5/31)

M/W

5:30-6:25pm

$5.00

Aquatherapy

M/W/F

10-10:55am

$4.00

Youth Swim Lessons

See page 60-61

Summer Punch Passes

May be used by an individual, a group or transferred to another person for any age appropriate public swim and water exercise class. No photo required.

Passes valid May 21 but expire on the 16th punch or September 4, 2017, whichever comes first. Purchase passes at the pool before noon or after 3:00 p.m.

Non-refundable $68

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Lifeguard Classes

(16+ yrs.)

Successful completion of this class results in certification to teach all levels of swim lessons. Participants must attend all sessions and be 16 years of age by the end of the class.

(15+ yrs.)

Class begins at NW Rec. Successful

April Class (Register by 4/19) #304209-03 F-Su 4/21-4/23 $150 (R $140) NW Rec/Bender Pre-Test (Attend only one): Tu 4/18 7:30-8:30pm W 4/19 7:30-8:30pm Class: F 4/21 5-10pm Sa 4/22 8am-9pm Su 4/23 8am-9pm May Class (Register by 5/16) #304209-04 F-Su 5/19-5/21 $150 (R $140) NW Rec/Bender Pre-Test (Attend only one): Su 5/14 7-8pm Tu 5/15 7:30-8:30pm Class: F 5/19 5-10pm Sa 5/20 8am-9pm Su 5/21 8am-9pm June Class (Register by 6/6) #104209-01 F-Su 6/9-6/11 $150 (R $140) NW Rec/Bender Pre-Test (Attend only one): M 6/5 7:45-8:45pm Tu 6/6 7:45-8:45pm Class: F 6/9 5-10pm Sa 6/10 8am-9pm Su 6/11 8am-9pm

JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING (13-14 yrs.)

What does it take to be a lifeguard?

Learn the causes and ways to prevent drowning and develop the knowledge, attitude and skills for being a rescue professional. Must be able to: • Swim front crawl for 25 yards breathing to the front or side • Tread water for 1 minute • Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet under water Register by 5/30. #104713-01 Sa 6/3-7/8 11:15am-12:30pm $63 (R $55) Cherry Hill

LIFEGUARD REVIEW (15+ yrs.)

Has it been two years since you last took a lifeguarding class? Demonstrate your knowledge and skill competency with little or no review. (Current lifeguard certifications are required.)

Successful completion of this class renews your lifeguard, first aid, CPR-P, and AED. Bring pocket mask, book, suit, and towel.

April Class (Register by 4/13) #304221-03 Sa 4/15 8am-8pm $93 (R $85) NW Rec/Bender

SHARE Your Talents - Work for Us! Lifeguard Swim Instructor Concessionaire Coach Day Camp Leader

April Class (Register by 4/24) #304212-03 F-Su 4/28-4/31 $170 (R $160) NW Rec/Bender Class: F 4/28 5-10pm Sa 4/29 8am-10pm Su 4/30 8am-9pm

Outdoor Pool Aquatics Programs PRIVATE LESSONS (3+ yrs.)

Private (1 instructor/1 student) and semi-private (1 instructor/2 students of the same skill level) 30-minute lessons are available for kids or adults. Call 319286-5741 for day/time.

Private Lessons $40 (R $33)/lesson Semi-Private Lessons $45 (R $38)/lesson

TWEEN/TEEN GROUP LESSONS (11-16 yrs.)

It’s never too late to learn to swim!

This class is for beginner level teens to learn basic swimming skills with others their own age.

11-13 years #104413-01 Sa 6/3-7/8 $49 (R $42) Ellis

9:30-10:10am

14-16 years #104412-01 Sa 6/3-7/8 $49 (R $42) Ellis

9:30-10:10am

BEGINNER ADULT LESSONS (17+ yrs.)

Wish you could swim better? This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn. Classes are for beginner level swimmers or those with minimal formal instruction. #104415-01 Sa 6/3-7/8 $49 (R $42) Ellis

Art Instructor Music Instructor Maintenance

9:30-10:10am

PLAY!

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING

completion results in certification as a lifeguard. Prerequisite skills test must be passed prior to the first day of class. Skills assessed will be 300 yd. continuous swim, timed 10 lb. brick retrieval, and 2 minutes treading water (no arms). Must be age 15 by the last day of class.

SWIMMING

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR - WSI

Summer Job Opportunities and Applications at CityofCR.com REGISTRATION INFORMATION: PAGE 71

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SWIMMING

COMPETITIVE SWIM LEAGUE (6-17 yrs.)

Enjoy friendly competition. Age divisions: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17. Weekly meets, Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m., and the All City Meet Saturday, July 15 at Cherry Hill highlight the season. End of season event will be held on Sunday, July 16.

Requirement: Child must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping to participate. Please have a T-shirt size ready when you register.

SWIM LESSON INFORMATION

League Kickoff (All Participants & Parents) Su 6/4 6:30-8pm Meet at Bever (Receive your first week’s schedule at this meeting) Be ready to swim. #104314-01 M/W/F $58 (R $50) #104614-01 M/W/F $58 (R $50)

6/5-7/16 9-10am Bever 6/5-7/16 7:30-8:30am Noelridge

*PARENTS: Meets depend on parents to help with timing events. Please volunteer.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Advanced registration is required.

No registrations are accepted the Thursday before the session begins or the first day of a session. On Friday before the session begins, limited registration may be available.

HOW TO REGISTER Choose the session, then pick the level and time of the desired class from the charts on pages 60-67. Register using the corresponding number.

Before the Pools Open:

SWIM LESSON SESSION DATES BENDER, BEVER, ELLIS (Saturday sessions meet 6 times) SAT: 6/3-7/8 BEVER, JONES, CHERRY HILL (2 week sessions meet 6, 9 or 10 times) AA: 6/12-6/23 BB: 6/26-7/7 (no class 7/4) CC: 7/10-7/21 DD: 7/24-8/4 BENDER, ELLIS, NOELRIDGE (3 week sessions meet 6 or 9 times) A: 6/5-6/23 B: 6/26-7/14 (no class 7/4) C: 7/17-8/4

WEATHER CANCELLATION HOTLINE 319-286-5700

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• Call or walk in to Northwest Recreation Center or City Services Center, 319-286-5566 • Online at CRREC.org Once the Pools are Open: • Same as above OR • Walk in to any pool before 12:00 p.m. or after 3:00 p.m. when open WITHDRAWALS, REFUNDS, TRANSFERS Withdrawals and transfers will be honored if they are made by 5pm the Wednesday before the first day of class. In all cases a $4 nonrefundable handling fee will be deducted from the refund. Once the Thursday before the first day of class arrives, refunds are not issued unless the program is cancelled by Parks & Recreation.

YOUTH SUPERVISION POLICY Children are supervised by staff during scheduled class time only. Please make arrangements for your child before and after class.

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LOW/HIGH ENROLLMENT Classes not making the minimum enrollment may be cancelled. Maximums are not guaranteed.

AGE REQUIREMENT If your child turns the minimum age required within 30 days of the start of the program, they may be registered for that program unless an exception is noted otherwise.

IMPORTANT: If your child does not meet the age requirement, the computer will reject your registration and your child will not be enrolled. In this instance, you cannot register online.

Call Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation, 319-286-5566.

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Classes are cancelled if dangerous weather conditions exist at the time of the lesson. Dangerous weather conditions are lightning and/or a severe storm. Call the appropriate pool for cancellations. Cancelled classes may not be able to be made up.

COOL WEATHER Lessons are held even on cool days.

Swimmers might not be in the water if it’s too cold.

POOL CLOSINGS If a pool is unexpectedly closed, lessons are also cancelled with no guarantee of being made up.

HEALTH REQUIREMENT If your child is sick, he/she may not enter the water for two weeks after the last episode of diarrhea.

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PUDDLEJUMPERS

(Parent & Child 6 mos.-3 yrs.)

The purpose of this class is to expose the child to water adjustment skills.

Front kicking, underwater exploration, and entering and exiting the water will be covered. One parent per child.

School Age Levels Read each level carefully and compare the skills listed to those your child is currently able to perform. If you are certain that your child can complete the “TO PASS” skills, then register them for the next higher level if he/she is the appropriate age.

Note: In most cases, it will take a child more than one session of lessons to pass the level.

LEVEL 1 - INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS (3-5 yrs.)

Must be age 3 by the first day of class.

Four year-olds who have passed a Level 1 class may go to Level 2 SKILLS INCLUDE: • • • •

Putting face/head under water Floating Blowing bubbles Gliding on front/back

TO PASS: • Enter independently, travel 5 yards, bob 5 times unassisted • Glide on front, roll to back and return to vertical (with support if needed) • Float on back

SKILLS INCLUDE: • Breast stroke • Side stroke • Back crawl • Butterfly • Dives from side • Open Turns TO PASS:

LEVEL 2 FUNDAMENTAL WATER SKILLS (5-10 yrs.)

Four year-olds may participate if they have passed Level 1 SKILLS INCLUDE: • • • •

Bobbing Floating unsupported Front/back glides Combined stroke unsupported

TO PASS: • Enter chest deep water, tread or float for 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back • Swim using combined arm and leg actions, back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, continue swimming, recover to standing position LEVEL 3 STROKE DEVELOPMENT (5-10 yrs.) Must pass Level 2 SKILLS INCLUDE: • • • •

Front crawl stroke Rotary breathing Elementary backstroke Breast stroke/dolphin/scissors kicks • Treading • Sitting/kneeling dives TO PASS: • Jump into deep water, recover to surface, maintain position 1 minute by floating/treading, swim front crawl or elementary backstroke 25 yards, exit water • Swim front crawl 15 yards, change position and direction and swim elementary backstroke 15 yards, exit water

• Perform feet-first entry into deep water, swim front crawl 25 yards, change direction and swim elementary backstroke 25 yards • Submerge and swim 3-5 body lengths under water • Swim breast stroke 15 yards, change direction and swim back crawl 15 yards LEVEL 5 - STROKE REFINEMENT (7-11 yrs.) Must pass Level 4 SKILLS INCLUDE: • Side stroke • Shallow dives • Flip turns • Survival float • Stroke refinement TO PASS: • Perform shallow dive into deep water, swim front crawl 50 yards, change direction and swim elementary backstroke 50 yards • Swim breast stroke 25 yards, change direction and swim back crawl 25 yards LEVEL 6 - FITNESS, DIVING & SAFETY (7-11 yrs.)

Must pass Level 5. The student works on ease, efficiency, power and smoothness in this level.

SKILLS INCLUDE: • Refinement of strokes for ease, efficiency, power and smoothness TO PASS: • Swim 500 yards consecutively • Complete a 12 minute swim

IMPORTANT! If your child does not meet the age requirement, the computer will reject your registration and your child will not be enrolled. If your child turns the minimum age required within 30 days of the start of the program, he/she may register for that program. In this instance, you cannot register online. Call Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation, 319-286-5566.

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Parent/Child

(6-11 yrs.) Must pass Level 3

SWIMMING

AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS

LEVEL 4 STROKE IMPROVEMENT

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SWIM LESSON SCHEDULES Bender Indoor Pool SESSION DATES: “SATURDAYS” 6/3-7/8 (6 weeks) “A” 6/5-6/23 (3 weeks)

“B” 6/26-7/14 (3 weeks - No class 7/4) “C” 7/17-8/4 (3 weeks) PUDDLEJUMPERS

Classes at Bender

SAT

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

X

104208-02

X

X

X

104208-01

X

X

M/W

5:30-6pm

$49

$42

X

X

M/W

6:50-7:20pm

$49

$42

X

X

104208-12

104208-05

X

104208-08

Tu/Th

9-9:30am

$49

$42

$42

$35

X

104208-03

X

104208-04

104208-06

104208-09

Tu/Th

5:30-6pm

$49

$42

$42

$35

104208-07

104208-10

Tu/Th

6:50-7:20pm

$49

$42

$42

104208-11

X

$35

X

X

Sa

11-11:30am

$49

$42

X

X

LEVEL 1

Classes at Bender

SAT

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

X

104201-03

X

X

M/W

5:30-6pm

$49

$42

X

X

X

104201-01

X

X

M/W

6:10-6:40pm

$49

$42

X

X

X

104201-02

X

X

M/W

6:50-7:20pm

$49

$42

X

X

X

104201-04

104201-10

104201-17

Tu/Th

9-9:30am

$49

$42

$42

$35

X

104201-05

104201-11

104201-18

Tu/Th

9:40-10:10am

$49

$42

$42

$35

X

104201-06

104201-12

104201-19

Tu/Th

10:20-10:50am

$49

$42

$42

$35

X

104201-26

104201-13

104201-20

Tu/Th

11-11:30am

$49

$42

$42

$35

X

104201-07

104201-14

104201-21

Tu/Th

5:30-6pm

$49

$42

$42

$35

X

104201-08

104201-15

104201-22

Tu/Th

6:10-6:40pm

$49

$42

$42

$35

X

104201-09

104201-16

104201-23

Tu/Th

6:50-7:20pm

$49

$42

$42

$35

104201-24

X

X

X

Sa

10:20-10:50am

$49

$42

X

X

104201-25

X

X

X

Sa

11-11:30am

$49

$42

X

X

LEVEL 2 Classes at Bender

60

SAT

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

X

104202-03

X

X

M/W

5:30-6:10pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104202-01

X

X

M/W

6:15-6:55pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104202-02

X

X

M/W

7-7:40pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104202-04

104202-10

104202-17

Tu/Th

8:45-9:25am

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104202-05

104202-11

104202-18

Tu/Th

9:30-10:10am

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104202-06

104202-12

104202-19

Tu/Th

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104202-26

104202-13

104202-20

Tu/Th

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104202-07

104202-14

104202-21

Tu/Th

5:30-6:10pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104202-08

104202-15

104202-22

Tu/Th

6:15-6:55pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104202-09

104202-16

104202-23

Tu/Th

7-7:40pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

104202-24

X

X

X

Sa

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

X

X

104202-25

X

X

X

Sa

11-11:40am

$52

$45

X

X

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SESSION DATES: “SATURDAYS” 6/3-7/8 (6 weeks) “A” 6/5-6/23 (3 weeks)

“B” 6/26-7/14 (3 weeks - No class 7/4) “C” 7/17-8/4 (3 weeks) LEVEL 3 Classes at Bender SAT

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

X

104203-03

X

X

M/W

5:30-6:10pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104203-01

X

X

M/W

6:15-6:55pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104203-02

X

X

M/W

7-7:40pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104203-04

104203-08

104203-13

Tu/Th

8:45-9:25am

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104203-20

104203-09

104203-14

Tu/Th

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104203-05

104203-10

104203-15

Tu/Th

5:30-6:10pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104203-06

104203-11

104203-16

Tu/Th

6:15-6:55pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104203-07

104203-12

104203-17

Tu/Th

7-7:40pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

104203-18

X

X

X

Sa

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

X

X

104203-19

X

X

X

Sa

11-11:40am

$52

$45

X

X

SWIMMING

Bender Indoor Pool

SAT

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

X

104204-03

X

X

M/W

5:30-6:10pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104204-01

X

X

M/W

6:15-6:55pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104204-02

X

X

M/W

7-7:40pm

$52

$45

X

X

X

104204-04

104204-08

104204-13

Tu/Th

9:30-10:10am

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104204-20

104204-09

104204-14

Tu/Th

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104204-05

104204-10

104204-15

Tu/Th

5:30-6:10pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104204-06

104204-11

104204-16

Tu/Th

6:15-6:55pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

X

104204-07

104204-12

104204-17

Tu/Th

7-7:40pm

$52

$45

$45

$38

104204-18

X

X

X

Sa

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

X

X

104204-19

X

X

X

Sa

11-11:40am

$52

$45

X

X

UPGRADE YOUR POOL RENTAL WITH A WIBIT! When you rent a pool for your party (page 54), enhance your fun by renting one of these large inflatables, too. The fee is only $40 more per rental period.

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LEVEL 4 Classes at Bender

61

SWIMMING

Bever Swim Lessons SESSION DATES: “SATURDAYS” 6/3-7/8 (6 weeks) “AA” 6/12-6/23 (2 weeks) “BB” 6/26-7/7 (2 weeks - No class 7/4) “CC” 7/10-7/21 (2 weeks) “DD” 7/24-8/4 (2 weeks)

PUDDLE JUMPERS

Morning Classes at Bever

SAT

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104308-05

X

X

X

X

Sa

10:20-10:50am

$44

$37

X

X

104308-06

X

X

X

X

Sa

11-11:30am

$44

$37

X

X

X

104308-01

104308-02

104308-03

104308-04

M-F

11-11:30am

$47

$40

$43

$36

LEVEL 1 Classes at Bever SAT

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104301-17

X

X

X

X

Sa

10:20-10:50am

$44

$37

X

X

104301-18

X

X

X

X

Sa

11-11:30am

$44

$37

X

X

X

104301-01

104301-05

104301-09

104301-13

M-F

10:20-10:50am

$47

$40

$43

$36

X

104301-02

104301-06

104301-10

104301-14

M-F

11-11:30am

$47

$40

$43

$36

X

104301-03

104301-07

104301-11

104301-15

M/W/F

5:10-5:40pm

$44

$37

$44

$37

X

104301-04

104301-08

104301-12

104301-16

M/W/F

5:45-6:15pm

$44

$37

$44

$37

LEVEL 2

Classes at Bever

SAT

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104302-13

X

X

X

X

Sa

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

X

X

104302-14

X

X

X

X

Sa

11-11:40am

$49

$42

X

X

X

104302-01

104302-04

104302-07

104302-10

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

X

104302-02

104302-05

104302-08

104302-11

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

X

104302-03

104302-06

104302-09

104302-12

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

LEVEL 3

Classes at Bever

SAT

AA

104303-13

X

X

X

X

Sa

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

X

X

X

104303-01

104303-04

104303-07

104303-10

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

X

104303-02

104303-05

104303-08

104303-11

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

X

104303-03

104303-06

104303-09

104303-12

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

BB Res Fee

LEVEL 4 Classes at Bever SAT

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

104304-13

X

X

X

X

Sa

11-11:40am

$49

$42

X

X

X

104304-01

104304-04

104304-07

104304-10

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

X

104304-02

104304-05

104304-08

104304-11

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

X

104304-03

104304-06

104304-09

104304-12

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

LEVEL 5 Classes at Bever

62

SAT

AA

BB

CC

DD

X

104305-01

104305-03

104305-05

104305-07

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

X

104305-02

104305-04

104305-06

104305-08

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

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PUDDLE JUMPERS

Classes at Ellis

SAT

A

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

104408-01

X

Sa

10:20-10:50am

$44

$37

104408-02

X

Sa

11-11:30am

$44

$37

LEVEL 1 Classes at Ellis SAT

A

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

104401-07

X

Sa

10:20-10:50am

$44

$37

104401-08

X

Sa

11-11:30am

$44

$37

X

104401-01

M/W/F

9:10-9:40am

$44

$37

X

104401-02

M/W/F

9:50-10:20am

$44

$37

X

104401-03

M/W/F

10:30-11am

$44

$37

LEVEL 2

SWIMMING

Ellis Swim Lessons

Classes at Ellis

SAT

A

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

104402-05

X

Sa

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

104402-06

X

Sa

11-11:40am

$49

$42

X

104402-01

M/W/F

9:30-10:10am

$49

$42

X

104402-02

M/W/F

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

LEVEL 3 Classes at Ellis SAT

A

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

104403-05

X

Sa

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

104403-06

X

Sa

11-11:40am

$49

$42

X

104403-01

M/W/F

9:30-10:10am

$49

$42

X

104403-02

M/W/F

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

LEVEL 4 Classes at Ellis SAT

A

104404-03

X

Sa

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

X

104404-01

M/W/F

9:30-10:10am

$49

$42

SAT

A

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

104405-03

X

Sa

11-11:40am

$49

$42

X

104405-01

M/W/F

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

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LEVEL 5 Classes at Ellis

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SWIMMING

Cherry Hill Swim Lessons SESSION DATES: “AA” 6/12-6/23 (2 weeks)

“CC” 7/10-7/21 (2 weeks)

“BB” 6/26-7/7 (2 weeks - No class 7/4) “DD” 7/24-8/4 (2 weeks)

PUDDLE JUMPERS

Classes at Cherry Hill

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104708-01

104708-05

104708-09

104708-13

M-F

10:20-10:50am

$47

$40

$43

$36

104708-02

104708-06

104708-10

104708-14

M-F

11-11:30am

$47

$40

$43

$36

104708-03

104708-07

104708-11

104708-15

M/W/F

5:10-5:40pm

$44

$37

$44

$37

104708-04

104708-08

104708-12

104708-16

M/W/F

5:45-6:15pm

$44

$37

$44

$37

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

LEVEL 1 Classes at Cherry Hill AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

104701-01

104701-06

104701-11

104701-16

M-F

9:40-10:10am

$47

$40

$43

$31

104701-02

104701-07

104701-12

104701-17

M-F

10:20-10:50am

$47

$40

$43

$31

104701-03

104701-08

104701-13

104701-18

M-F

11-11:30am

$47

$40

$43

$31

104701-04

104701-09

104701-14

104701-19

M/W/F

5:10-5:40pm

$44

$37

$44

$37

104701-05

104701-10

104701-15

104701-20

M/W/F

5:45-6:15pm

$44

$37

$44

$37

LEVEL 2

Classes at Cherry Hill

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104702-01

104702-05

104702-09

104702-13

M-F

9:30-10:10am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104702-02

104702-06

104702-10

104702-14

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104702-03

104702-07

104702-11

104702-15

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104702-04

104702-08

104702-12

104702-16

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

LEVEL 3 Classes at Cherry Hill AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

104703-01

104703-05

104703-09

104703-13

M-F

9:30-10:10am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104703-02

104703-06

104703-10

104703-14

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104703-03

104703-07

104703-11

104703-15

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104703-04

104703-08

104703-12

104703-16

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

LEVEL 4 Classes at Cherry Hill AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104704-01

104704-05

104704-09

104704-13

M-F

9:30-10:10am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104704-02

104704-06

104704-10

104704-14

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104704-03

104704-07

104704-11

104704-15

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104704-04

104704-08

104704-12

104704-16

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

LEVEL 5 Classes at Cherry Hill

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AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104705-01

104705-04

104705-07

104705-10

M-F

9:30-10:10am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104705-02

104705-05

104705-08

104705-11

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104705-03

104705-06

104705-09

104705-12

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

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SESSION DATES: “AA” 6/12-6/23 (2 weeks)

“CC” 7/10-7/21 (2 weeks)

“BB” 6/26-7/7 (2 weeks - No class 7/4) “DD” 7/24-8/4 (2 weeks)

LEVEL 6 - FITNESS, DIVING & SAFETY Classes at Cherry Hill AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res. Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104706-01

X

104706-05

X

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

X

104706-03

X

104706-07

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104706-02

104706-04

104706-06

104706-08

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

SWIMMING

Cherry Hill Swim Lessons

Jones Swim Lessons SESSION DATES: “AA” 6/12-6/23 (2 weeks) “CC” 7/10-7/21 (2 weeks)

“BB” 6/26-7/7 (2 weeks - No class 7/4) “DD” 7/24-8/4 (2 weeks)

LEVEL 1

Classes at Jones

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104501-01

104501-04

104501-07

104501-10

M-F

10:20-10:50am

$47

$40

$43

$36

104501-02

104501-05

104501-08

104501-11

M-F

11-11:30am

$47

$40

$43

$36

104501-03

104501-06

104501-09

104501-12

M/W/F

5:30-6pm

$44

$37

$44

$37

LEVEL 2

Classes at Jones

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104502-01

104502-04

104502-07

104502-10

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104502-02

104502-05

104502-08

104502-11

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104502-03

104502-06

104502-09

104502-12

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

LEVEL 3 Classes at Jones AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104503-01

104503-04

104503-07

104503-10

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104503-02

104503-05

104503-08

104503-11

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104503-03

104503-06

104503-09

104503-12

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

AA

BB

CC

DD

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

104504-01

104504-03

104504-05

104504-07

M-F

10:15-10:55am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104504-02

104504-04

104504-06

104504-08

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

BB Fee

BB Res Fee

LEVEL 5 Classes at Jones AA

BB

CC

DD

104505-01

104505-03

104505-05

104505-07

M-F

11-11:40am

$52

$45

$48

$41

104505-02

104505-04

104505-06

104505-08

M/W/F

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$49

$42

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SWIMMING

Noelridge Swim Lessons Session Dates: “A” 6/5-6/23 (3 weeks)

PUDDLE JUMPERS

Classes at Noelridge

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

104608-01

104608-05

104608-09

M/W/F

10:20-10:50am

$44

$37

$44

$37

104608-02

104608-06

104608-10

M/W/F

11-11:30am

$44

$37

$44

$37

104608-03

104608-07

104608-11

Tu/Th

5:10-5:40pm

$44

$37

$38

$31

104608-04

104608-08

104608-12

Tu/Th

5:45-6:15pm

$44

$37

$38

$31

LEVEL 1

Classes at Noelridge

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

104601-01

104601-07

104601-13

M/W/F

9-9:30am

$44

$37

$44

$37

104601-02

104601-08

104601-14

M/W/F

9:40-10:10am

$44

$37

$44

$37

104601-03

104601-09

104601-15

M/W/F

10:20-10:50am

$44

$37

$44

$37

104601-04

104601-10

104601-16

M/W/F

11-11:30am

$44

$37

$44

$37

104601-05

104601-11

104601-17

Tu/Th

5:10-5:40pm

$44

$37

$38

$31

104601-06

104601-12

104601-18

Tu/Th

5:45-6:15pm

$44

$37

$38

$31

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

LEVEL 2

Classes at Noelridge

A

B

C

Days

104602-01

104602-06

104602-11

M/W/F

8:45-9:25am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104602-02

104602-07

104602-12

M/W/F

9:30-10:10am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104602-03

104602-08

104602-13

M/W/F

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104602-04

104602-09

104602-14

M/W/F

11-11:40am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104602-05

104602-10

104602-15

Tu/Th

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$42

$35

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

LEVEL 3

Classes at Noelridge

A

B

C

Days

104603-01

104603-06

104603-11

M/W/F

8:45-9:25am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104603-02

104603-07

104603-12

M/W/F

9:30-10:10am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104603-03

104603-08

104603-13

M/W/F

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104603-04

104603-09

104603-14

M/W/F

11-11:40am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104603-05

104603-10

104603-15

Tu/Th

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$42

$35

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“B” 6/26-7/14 (3 weeks - No class 7/4) “C” 7/17-8/4 (3 weeks)

Classes at Noelridge

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

104604-01

104604-06

104604-11

M/W/F

8:45-9:25am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104604-02

104604-07

104604-12

M/W/F

9:30-10:10am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104604-03

104604-08

104604-13

M/W/F

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104604-04

104604-09

104604-14

M/W/F

11-11:40am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104604-05

104604-10

104604-15

Tu/Th

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$42

$35

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Session Dates: “A” 6/5-6/23 (3 weeks)

“B” 6/26-7/14 (3 weeks - No class 7/4) “C” 7/17-8/4 (3 weeks)

LEVEL 5 Classes at Noelridge A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

104605-01

104605-06

104605-11

M/W/F

8:45-9:25am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104605-02

104605-07

104605-12

M/W/F

9:30-10:10am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104605-03

104605-08

104605-13

M/W/F

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104605-04

104605-09

104605-14

M/W/F

11-11:40am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104605-05

104605-10

104605-15

Tu/Th

5:30-6:10pm

$49

$42

$42

$35

SWIMMING

Noelridge Swim Lessons

A

B

C

Days

Times

Fee

Res Fee

B Fee

B Res Fee

104606-01

104606-05

104606-09

M/W/F

8:45-9:25am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104606-02

104606-06

104606-10

M/W/F

9:30-10:10am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104606-03

104606-07

104606-11

M/W/F

10:15-10:55am

$49

$42

$49

$42

104606-04

104606-08

104606-12

M/W/F

11-11:40am

$49

$42

$49

$42

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PARKS/SERVICES

YOUR PARKS Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation manages 96 parks and trails on 4,171 acres of land. In addition to urban parks of all sizes, there are many acres reserved for park expansion and flood control. Use our online Parks Finder to locate a park and view its amenities at http://bit.ly/crparks.

Noelridge Greenhouse *NEW* TOURS The Friends of Noelridge offer regular FREE guided tours of the greenhouse, landscaped beds, and butterfly tent for individuals or groups. Tours for specific age groups, adults or children, will be held Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning on May 2, weekly through September 27, and will generally last 1 hour.

To register for a tour, contact Kristie Benzine, k.benzine@cedar-rapids.org.

Please include number attending, general age, and date. For special requests, call 319-286-5762.

GREENHOUSE VOLUNTEERS Volunteer opportunities are available at the greenhouse. Call Diane Stevens at 319-845-2050.

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EASTER SHOWCASE

(All Ages) See page 38 for description.

Sa, Su FREE

4/15, 4/16 11am-5pm Noelridge Greenhouse

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MOTHER’S DAY SHOWCASE

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aOff-Leash Dog Parks The City operates two off-leash parks.

Cheyenne Off-Leash Dog Park is located on Cedar Bend Lane SW, off Old River Road and K9 Acres is located in Squaw Creek Park at 5200 Golf Course Road, Marion.

Permits are $32/year with up to $10 in discounts. Permits are required to use these facilities. Purchase them online at CRREC.org, by phone (319-2865566) or in person at: Parks & Recreation Dept.

City Services Center (CSC) 500 15th Avenue SW Weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

- or Northwest Recreation Center 1340 11th Street NW Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A rabies tag number is required when purchasing a permit. See k9cola.org for details.

Daily Passes (for those who want to try the park or are just in the area for a short time) may be purchased for $6/ day. Buy them online, by phone or in person at the locations above.

5/14 10am-5pm Noelridge Greenhouse

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a Splash Pads Splash pads are ready to keep kids cool May 21 through September 3, 2017. They are located at Cedar Valley, Cleveland, Daniels, Hayes, Hidder, Jacolyn, Noelridge, Redmond, Time Check and Twin Pines Parks.

a Trails Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation maintains a variety of hard surface and crushed limestone recreational trails. If you make a complete tour of all the park trails, you will travel over 24 miles. Visit LinnCountyTrails.org for trail maps.

Park Pavilion Rental Rent one of 24 pavilions in the City parks up to one year in advance of the intended use date. The last date for pavilion rental in the fall is October 15, 2017. They are rented for two use periods: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Sizes range from 7-30 tables. Rates vary based on size.

Call 319-286-5566, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for more information. See pavilions and their features at CRREC.org.

POOL RENTALS Bever, Ellis and Jones Pools may be rented starting at $325. Cherry Hill Aquatic Center is available for rental to large groups for two hour time blocks by special arrangement only.

Reservations and payment must be made at least two weeks in advance.

Rates vary depending on pool and number of swimmers.

Call 319-286-5566 for prices and to make reservations.

SHELTER RENTALS The pool shelters at Cherry Hill and Noelridge are available for rental.

Reservations and payment must be made at least one week in advance.

Reservations: Call 319-286-5566 Fee: $25/Open Swim M-F or $35/Open Swim Sa-Su

Amusement Park Tickets Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation supports regional amusement and water parks by selling tickets at discounted rates. Purchase them at the Parks & Recreation Office at City Services Center (CSC), 500 15th Avenue SW, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Non-refundable.

Discount Price

Gate Price

Blank Park Zoo Des Moines, IA Adult 1 Day Ticket $11.00 Youth 1 Day Ticket $7.00

$14.00 $8.00

(Ages 3-12)

2 yrs. and younger

Free

Free

Noah’s Ark Wisconsin Dells, WI Regular Ticket $27.75 2 yrs. and younger Free

Six Flags Gurnee, IL

$41.62 Free

Adult 1 Day Ticket $48.00 $51.99 + tax 2 yrs. and younger Free Free

Discount Price

Gate Price

Six Flags St. Louis, MO

Adult 1 Day Ticket $47.50 $63.99 + tax 2 yrs. and younger Free Free

Lost Island Water Park Waterloo, IA Regular Ticket $24.00 $25.00 + tax 3 yrs. and younger Free Free

Valley Fair Shakopee, MN

Regular Ticket $36.25 $54.00 + tax (Ages 3-61 and 48” and taller) 2 yrs. and younger Free Free

PARKS/SERVICES

Facility Rentals

USHERS FERRY HISTORIC VILLAGE/ USHERS FERRY LODGE The Ushers Ferry Lodge as well as the gazebo, houses and grounds at the village are available for rental. Call 319-286-5699 or go to UFHV.com for more information.

NORTHWEST RECREATION CENTER ROOM RENTAL TIMES AND FEES (Includes setup and clean up time) WEEKDAYS Full Half Equipment Fees Gym $60/hr $40/hr Community Room $50/hr $30/hr $15 for projector/screen Activity Room $25/hr WEEKENDS Full Half Equipment Fees Gym $75/hr $55/hr Community Room $60/hr $35/hr $15 for projector/screen Activity Room $30/hr Reservations are taken year-round in person at the center. A $100 deposit is required to rent the community room and gym. The deposit will be returned after the room is inspected at the conclusion of the event.

Private after hour rentals are available for family gatherings, corporate parties, or other groups wishing to entertain at the center. To talk about your event needs, contact us at 319-286-5731 during normal business hours.

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WEDDING RENTALS • Ellis Shakespeare Garden • Noelridge Flower Gardens • Ushers Ferry Historic Village • Ushers Ferry Lodge For more information about renting the above facilities, call 319-286-5699 or go to UFHV.com.

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PARKS & RECREATION FACILITY HOURS AND PHONE NUMBERS Administrative Office.... 319-286-5566 Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bender Pool................... 319-286-5790 During programmed hours City Services Center...... 319-286-5566 Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES • Payment must be received to register for a program.

• The Department reserves the right to cancel or consolidate classes based on registration. A full refund is issued for all cancelled classes. Minimum and maximum class sizes are utilized.

• Waiting lists are established when classes are full. Additional classes may be offered if the minimum enrollment is reached and facility space is available.

• Fees will not be prorated.

Golf Office (CSC)............ 319-286-5588 Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Registration is required prior to the start of class, unless noted.

NW Recreation Center.. 319-286-5731 Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• A $4 nonrefundable handling charge will be deducted from the refund of

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sundays: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

(See page 37 for summer hours) Pavilion Rental............... 319-286-5566 Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ushers Ferry.................. 319-286-5763 During programmed hours

CONNECT WITH CEDAR RAPIDS PARKS & RECREATION www.Cedar-Rapids.org/subscribe Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Ushers Ferry Historic Village

• A youth waiver is required for every participant under age 17. each class when an enrollee withdraws prior to the first day of class. Once the first day of class arrives, refunds are not issued unless the class or program is cancelled by Parks & Recreation. Swimming exception: See page 58.

• If your child turns the minimum age required within 30 days of the start of the program, they may register for that program unless noted otherwise.

• Web registration is available up to the day prior to the start of the class or session or the registration deadline date.

HOW-TO-READ OUR COURSE INFORMATION Course Title

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*NEW* DO YOU WANNA DANCE? (8-14 yrs.)

Get your toes tapping and your feet moving in this fun class! Learn a wide variety of dances from line and ballroom dance to Middle Eastern dance (belly and folk). Focus on your favorites in the last two weeks of class. #105203-01 M 6/5-7/17* 5:30-6:15pm $42 (R $35) NW Rec *No class 7/3

Date(s) Course Meets Month/Day

Time Course Meets

Course Location

Resident Course Fee

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M=Monday Tu=Tuesday F=Friday Sa=Saturday

W=Wednesday Su=Sunday

Th=Thursday

R = Resident Fee (zip code with the first three numbers 524 required for this discount.)

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GO ONLINE - Our improved process is convenient and easy!

Log on to CRREC.org. Click on the Online Registration link. Log on and follow the directions provided. The first time you use the system your user name is your household I.D. number and your password is the primary adult’s last name (up to twelve characters, not case sensitive). Online registration is processed 24 hours a day with credit card payment up to the day prior to the start of the class or session or the registration deadline date.

CALL US Weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Call 319-286-5566. Your registration will be processed by a customer service representative while you wait. Credit card payment only.

WALK IN Stop by one of our two locations below. Cash, check, Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation gift certificates, Discover, MasterCard and Visa accepted.

T-SHIRT SIZES Youth Sizes:

Adult Sizes:

REGISTRATION

I want to register; now what do I do?

DISCOUNTS Financial Assistance Program A discount is available for those who qualify on recreational programs and swim passes.

Please call 319-286-5566 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for more information on guidelines and the qualification process.

Resident Those who reside in a zip code with 524 as the first three numbers receive a discount for programs and swim passes.

MAIL IN Use the form below and mail it to us with your check or money order at: Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Northwest Recreation Center City Services Center (CSC) 1340 11th Street NW

[or] 500 15th Avenue SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

YXS = 2-4 YS = 6-8 YM = 10-12 YL = 14-16 S, M, L

Please Print Adult Name: Last

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City

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Phone Numbers: Home Choice First

Prog. #

Program Name

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Zip Code

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Second First Second First Second

Total Program Fee

PAYMENT ENCLOSED (Check or money order only. Make payable to: City of Cedar Rapids) Can we email your receipt? If yes please list address:

YOUTH WAIVER AND PHOTO/VIDEO PERMISSION (One form per participant for youth programs only.)

Participant Name Phone

Address

Age

Date of Birth

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN: I hereby authorize my son/daughter to register to participate in the above stated program(s) sponsored by the City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department. I understand that this (these) program(s), like most programs similar in nature, has (have) some degree of inherent risk involved.

Furthermore, my son/daughter is in good physical condition appropriate to participate in the stated activity(ies) AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PARTICIPANTS MUST ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBIITY FOR BODILY INJURY INCURRED WHILE TAKING PART IN THE ACTIVITY(IES). NO ACCIDENT INSURANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS. I grant the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department permission to use pictures or videos taken of my child during participation in programs. I waive my right to inspection or compensation.

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