Manhattan Parks and Recreation Spring 2023 Guide

Manhattan Parks and Recreation

ACTIVITY GUIDE

Guide to Programs and Events for Spring 2023

Recreation

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Youth

Home-school PE

Age 5-8 year olds

Dates

February 13 - April 28

Age 9-14 year olds

Dates

February 13 - April 28

Fee $40

My First Soccer

Grade

Pre-K & Kindergarten

Dates

Fee $60

High School Girls Flag Football

Grade 9-12 grade

Dates

March 20-TBD on teams

Flag Football

Grade 7 & 8 grade

Dates

March 20-TBD on teams

Fee $65

Grade 1 & 2 grade

Dates

Fee $50

Fee $40

Parents Night Out

Age 5-12 year olds

Time 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dates

Friday, January 27

Friday, February 17

Friday, March 31

Fee $15

Friday, April 28

Friday, May 26

Fee $40

April 3, 10, 17, 24 (Mondays)

Dance

Pre-Ballet

Age 3-5 year olds

Dates

Fee $65

February 13 - April 24 (Mondays)

Pre-Ballet A

Pre-Ballet B

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

5:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Pre-Ballet C 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Dance Squad

Age 6-16 year olds

Dates

February 14 - April 25 (Tuesdays)

Hip Hop Age 6-16 year olds

Dates February 14 - April 25 (Tuesdays)

- 7:15 PM

Jazz / Ballet Age 6-8 year olds

Jazz / Ballet Combo A

Dates

February 15 - April 26 (Wednesdays)

Fee $70

Time 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Age 9-16 year olds

Dates

February 15 - April 26 (Wednesdays)

Tap Age 6-16 year olds

Dates

February 16 - April 27 (Thursdays)

Fee $70

Jazz / Ballet Combo B Time 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Fee $70 Time 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Senior Barre Fitness Class

Age 50+

Dates

Fee $65

Feburary 13 - April 27 (Mondays & Thursdays)

Time 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Adult

Co-Ed Softball

Location

Twin Oaks

Dates

Fee

$300 Team Registration

April 3 - June 12 (Mondays)

Mixed Pickleball

Location

Anthony Rec Center

Dates

Fee $60 Team Registration

March 22 - May 10 (Wednesdays)

Men’s Softball

Location

Twin Oaks

Dates

Fee

$450 Team Registration

April 6 - June 15 (Thursdays) (Double Headers)

Women’s Volleyball

Location

Anthony Rec Center

Dates

Fee $280 Team Registration

March 28 - May 25 (Tuesdays or Thursdays)

3x3 Basketball (Men & Women)

Location

Anthony Rec Center

Dates

Fee $250 Team Registration

March 18 - May 13 (Saturdays)

Free Agent registration is available for all adult leagues

Adult |

Douglass Activity Center

Fitness Pass Program

Want to support Manhattan Parks & Recreation?

Adult Pass $20/Month $10/Month

Senior Pass

Fee Hours

Monday - Thursday

Friday Saturday

Fitness Classes

Session Dates

1 PM - 8 PM 1 PM - 6 PM 10 AM - 4 PM

Scan the QR Code to learn about our sponsorship opportunities!

Fall Session November 14 - January 5

Winter Session January 16 - March 9

Spring Session March 20 - May 11

Total Body Strong

Time 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Days

Mondays & Wednesdays

Total Body Fitness Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Days

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Yoga Time 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Days

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Fee $25/session

Speakers Bureau

Fee $25/session

Do you have an upcoming civic group or meeting and are looking for a speaker? Invite us! We have stafff available to come and speak to your group to share what is happening in Manhattan Parks and Recreation. Contact Chris Curtis at chris. curtis@cityofmhk.com to schedule!

Fee $25/session

Ice Rink

mhkprd.com/IceRink @mhkprdaquatics Wefald Pavilion at City Park

Skating Lessons

December Session

Admission & Pricing

Adult $3.50 Child $3.50

Skate Rental

$3.50

Punch Pass

$30 for 10 punches

Hours of Operation

Wednesday - Friday 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday 1:00 - 7:00 PM

USD 383 Holiday Breaks

1:00 - 7:00 PM

5:15 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:45 PM $40/session

Mondays or Tuesdays

January Sessions

Mondays or Tuesdays 5:15 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:45 PM $40/session

Saturdays 8:30 AM | 9:15 AM | 10:00 AM $40/session

Skate with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to the ice rink! Join Santa at the ice rink for a fun-filled afternoon of skating! He will be on the ice, and available for photos!

Date Saturday, December 17

Time 2 PM - 4 PM

Flint Hills Discovery Center

Exhibits Programs

Dinosaurs: Fossil Exposed

January 21 - May 7, 2023

Explore the bones and fossils belonging to the giant creatures that once roamed the Earth in Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed. Guests can view and even touch six full dinosaur skeletal molds including a Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Velociraptor. Kids can stand next to a 6-foot-1 Apatosaurus femur and use paleontology tools to unearth ancient dinosaur bones.

Family New Year’s Eve

Put on your favorite pair of pajamas, grab your slippers, and be ready to party! It’s our annual family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year. Participate in games, crafts, and activities. Eat delicious party food and dance the night away. The evening ends with our iconic balloon drop at kid’s midnight (8:30 PM). Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited

Date Saturday, December 31

Nature Together

Time

6:30 - 9 PM

Mission Aerospace

May 20 - September 10, 2023

Explore the history of flight, navigation, and NASA’s vision for the future. Experiment with thrust, lift, control surfaces, and gyroscopes. Build rockets and paper airplanes, then test them for distance and air-dexterity. Launch your rocket to Saturn, your plane to Sydney, or learn about a career at NASA!

Toddlers will have a great time exploring nature at our outdoor classroom and prairie garden with their adult partner. Play games, hear stories, and use the five senses to raise a nature lover. Sign up for a six-week session. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited.

Age 18 months-3.5 years

Time 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Date March - April (Wednesdays or Fridays)

Programs

Preschoolers in the Flint Hills

Preschoolers in the Flint Hills is where children begin discovering the wonder of the Flint Hills where they live but look beyond the city limits in their exploration. Children further their sense of place and belonging to this region through interactions with the ecology and the history of the area. Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited

Age

3-5 Year Olds

Dates

January 17 - May 2

Discovery Camp

Time 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Dino Night In (Parent’s Night Out)

Bring your little “Dinos” to the Flint Hills Discovery Center and enjoy a few hours of free time while your child participates in fun, engaging, and educational activities in a safe environment! Dinner is included. Pre-registration is required, and spots are limited.

Age

6 - 12 Year Olds

Date

Friday, February 24

Time 5:30 - 8:30 PM

$8 $10

Dino Academy

Discovery Camp is a unique program offered throughout the school year when USD 383 is not in session. Camps include hands-on activities such as exciting experiments and creative crafts, outdoor excursions, and time in the exhibits. This spring, students will explore the world of the dinosaurs, the wonder of the Flint Hills, and more!

Grade

K - 2nd Grade

Enjoy an hour of fun with the Flint Hills Discovery Center as you become a “junior paleontologist”! Kids will explore the world of dinosaurs and the fossils they left behind while discovering what we can learn from these bites into our history. Two sessions will be offered, one each for ages 5–9 and 10–13. Preregistration is required, and spots are limited.

Age Groups

5–9 Year Olds

Date

Saturday, February 25

9:30 - 10:30 AM

Programs

Walk and Talk

Enjoy lessons in nature provided by local experts. Each Walk and Talk location and topic will vary depending on the season and expert leading the group. Travel to and from locations will be on your own. Appropriate for all ages unless otherwise noted. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Fees vary per activity.

Tallgrass Tours

Explore the Flint Hills and beyond with Tallgrass Tours! Join the Discovery Center as we embark on day trips to exciting locations in central Kansas. We will dive into the history, culture, and natural beauty of our remarkable state. Trips leave from the Flint Hills Discovery Center. Fees vary per trip.

Greater Prairie-Chicken Booming Tours

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit a Greater Prairie-Chicken booming ground at the height of the booming season. You will witness the majestic ballet of the Greater Prairie-Chicken as they dance for dominance. FHDC staff will accompany you on your trip and provide all the insight you need. Visit our website for more information, and to fill out an interest form.

Meet the Makers

Each day, a local creator, crafter, or maker will present live demonstrations of their work in the first-floor atrium of the Flint Hills Discovery Center. Interact with the artists, ask questions, and see their work come to life! Meet the Makers is open to the public.

Date

March 14 - 17

Tuesday - Friday

Flint Hills Festival

Time

10 AM - 5 PM

Experience the culture and beauty of the Flint Hills at our annual festival. Located inside the Discovery Center and at Blue Earth Plaza, this fun-for-all-ages celebration of our beautiful region features live entertainment, food trucks, wine tastings, children’s activities, local craft vendors, and much more!

Date

Saturday, May 6

Time

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunset Zoo

Programs

School Safari Camp

All Kindergarten through 5th graders can now join Sunset Zoo for unique animal experiences all school year when USD 383 is not in session. Campers will embark on journeys that will keep them engaged, both physically and mentally, while their teachers at school take time to plan for future lessons and grow professionally. Journeys will include explorations into animal groups, individual species, ecosystems, and how they can help the natural world around them.

Pelican Pod

K - 2nd Grade

Time

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Price

Chimp Troop 3rd - 5th Grade

Zoo Parent Program

Adopt An Animal

Caring for animals and their habitats is central to Sunset Zoo’s mission. A trained and dedicated staff provides the best care possible through a commitment to the health and well-being of the animals. Symbolically adopt an animal and support Sunset Zoo’s mission, “To Inspire Conservation of the Natural World.” You can choose from over 128 species! When you choose to become a Zoo Parent, you’ll share the care. In addition to contributing to their daily care, you are also helping conservation efforts within the zoo and around the world.

Party for the Planet

FOSZ Member Rate $29 per session

Non-Member Rate

$33 per session

It’s an Earth Day celebration surrounding the conservation efforts of Sunset Zoo and the community. Join us for interactive booths, entertainment, presentations, and more!

Date Saturday, April 22

Price

Time

9:30 - 4:30 PM

Regular zoo admission rates

Programs

Kansas Science Festival

Explore the wonders of science with a series of FREE activities led by Researches from across Kansas. Learn more at scienceks.org

Date

Saturday, April 29

Location

Downtown Manhattan- Poyntz Ave.

Love Bites

Love bites. Name a cockroach after someone and feed it to a Sloth Bear! Learn more at sunsetzoo.com!

Date

Tuesday, February 14

Early Childhood Learning Programs

Sensory Safari | Preschool Ages

Foster your child’s curiosity with a sensory-focused exploration of the animal world through this new program at Sunset Zoo! This program will have guided and interactive activities, and children will explore the many aspects of nature wildlife through interactive participation. Each class will go outside, so plan accordingly. This will be a parent/guardian participation required class. All other infants/toddlers are welcome to tag along as well.

Each class will last 30 minutes and begin at 11:30 a.m. Families will be invited to explore the Zoo following their program. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open in early January.

Dates

Films for FOSZ

Friends of Sunset Zoo Members are invited to a family-friendly movie night at Sunset Zoo featuring Sing 2!

Date

Saturday, January 14

Location

Time

Zoo Opens: 5:30 PM

Movie Starts: 6 PM

Nature Exploration Center - Rotunda

March - April

Price

$10/Non-member

$8/FOSZ member

Time 11:30 AM

Programs

Early Childhood Learning Programs

Creature Feature Preschool Program

Help your child explore the natural world with this animal-themed class at Sunset Zoo. This hands-on program will highlight a unique animal, and staff will help children and their parent/guardian explore a variety of features about each animal through activities like:

• Introduction of animal with a movement activity

• Multisensory activity

• Animal encounter

• Paint/Take home activity

Each class will be 30 minutes and begin at 11:30 a.m. Families will be granted access to the Zoo following the activity. Pre-registration is required. Creature Feature class opportunities will be in January and February.

Dates

January - February

Price

$10/Non-member

$8/FOSZ member

Time 11:30 AM

Family Programs

Painting with the Animals

The whole family can join Sunset Zoo for this new unique experience by painting our animals in their environment. During this experience, families will be by the animal habitat while painting their fantastic artwork. To begin, Sunset Zoo staff will introduce the highlighted animal and provide fun, unique facts about each animal. After the introduction, families will be guided through a painting experience with tempera paint and 8x10 canvases. Dependent on the weather, the experience will occur near the animal’s habitat. If there is inclement weather, indoor plans will occur. While art is drying, families will be encouraged to visit the rest of the Zoo.

Pre-registration is required for this program and is first come, first served. Each experience will last approximately 45 minutes. Sessions will occur every other month beginning in January. All family members attending the program must register.

Dates

January - November

Price

$17/Non-member

$15/FOSZ member