Helena Parks and Recreation Summer Guide 2022 by helenamtpr

Helena Parks & Recreation Guide

2022

Summer

Table of Contents Director’s Letter ............................................ 3 Map of Parks ................................................... 5 Featured Park - Cherry Park ...................... 7 Urban Forestry ............................................... 9 Parks & Recreation Completed Projects 11 Last Chance Splash Swimming Pool ......... 13 Swim Lessons .................................................. 15 Bill Roberts Golf Course .............................. 17 Muni’s Restaurant ........................................ 19 Summer Day Camps - Kay’s Kids ................ 21 Open Lands .................................................... 25 CORE Summer Walk Series ......................... 27 Prickly Pear Land Trust Events ................ 29 Skyhawks Sports Camps ............................. 31 Tennis Lessons ............................................... 33 Pickleball Lessons ......................................... 34 Helena Civic Center .................................... 35 Centennial Bike and Skate Parks ............. 36 Registration ................................................... 37 Job Opportunities ........................................ 38

Kristi Ponozzo

kponozzo@helenamt.gov

Jennifer Schade

jschade@helenamt.gov

Recreation and Aquatics Program Manager

Kait Perrodin

kperrodin@helenamt.gov

Bill Roberts Golf Course Operations Manager

Tod Fitterer

tfitterer@helenamt.gov

Bill Roberts Golf Course Superintendent

Steve Link

slink@helenamt.gov

Civic Center General Manager

Byron Dike

bdike@helenamt.gov

Position Director - Parks, Recreation and Open Lands Administrative Assistant

Open Lands Division Manager

Brad Langsather blangsather@helenamt.gov

Parks Operations and Maintenance Superintendent

Craig Marr

cmarr@helenamt.gov

Parks Operations and Maintenance Supervisor

Pat Marron

pmarron@helenamt.gov

Urban Forestry ISA Certified Arborist

Chris Daly

cdaly@helenamt.gov

Facebook.com/HelenaParksRecreation Instagram.com/HelenaParksRecreation

Director’s Letter As we find ourselves on the other side of winter, enjoying more sunshine and longer days, the City of Helena Parks, Recreation, and Open Lands Department continue to look towards new horizons. We are lucky to live in a place where people value outdoor spaces and recreational opportunities. It is something Montanans take immense pride in sustaining. We are writing a new chapter on parks and recreation management in Helena. This includes innovation, efficiency, and expanding to identifying new opportunities. One idea that has been discussed is a Regional Parks, Recreation, and Trails District. Before the pandemic and the influx of new residents, the city was already looking at ways to continue to support our community and its growing recreational needs. In 2013, the City-County Parks Board commissioned a study to gather and analyze information about the parks, trails, and recreation programs in Helena, East Helena, Lewis and Clark, and North Jefferson counties. It focused on trails, facilities, and programs run by these local governments and the five school districts within them. The study found that Helena and East Helena were the only entities with recreational programming and, even at that time, almost ten years ago, were outgrowing existing facilities. It also identified the familiar refrain of lack of funding, resources, and volunteer burnout. Currently, the City of Helena is the only local government with a recreation department and a capital improvement plan. However, we work closely with Lewis and Clark County via the City-County Parks Board, and their partnership is vital to providing recreation and sports in our community. We want to continue to grow this relationship for the mutual benefit of our citizens and work with our neighbors in East Helena and Jefferson County. Together we are better. The Helena area has strong cooperation across jurisdictions, including municipal, county, state and federal governments, and non-governmental partners. Together, we collaborate to provide a multi-faceted recreation experience, transitioning from urban activities to forested mountain trails within proximity to each other. As we updated the Helena Parks and Recreation Plan in 2018, which included extensive public input, several themes rose to the top. While not a comprehensive list, some things to note were: • We have good trail and pathway systems but need more connectivity, • the desire for additional indoor facilities including aquatic, • the need for more recreation programming, • and the need for more athletic fields for soccer, football, baseball, softball, and lacrosse For the past several years, leaders have been discussing this regional district including recreation facilities, programs, and trails that would have joint management and funding. We believe it is a conversation that needs to continue, not just with leadership but also with our residents.

People outside city limits work in Helena and use city facilities and pathways. Many have kids who play on youth teams that utilize park facilities, and some of these people even play in adult leagues. And many people come to hike Mount Helena or Mount Ascension for exercise, personal training, and walking their dogs. Yes, there are vast public lands outside the city that people use. Still, many will agree there is a lot to be said for a connected trail system for running, bike riding, or dog walking. And imagine what it would look like to have more connected trail systems for commuting from outside the city, into Helena. Not only would this save on fuel, but it would also provide for improved public health. Another component of this District would be an indoor regional sports complex. Anyone who lives in Montana can attest that we have long, cold, snowy winters and few indoor recreational facilities in Helena. Sure, there are various school gyms and workout facilities with small-scale opportunities, but these are often booked. Imagine a large center with organized sports of all kinds, year-round. Additionally, there are currently no public indoor aquatic facilities in town. This could be included in a sports complex. Consider the number of missed opportunities to host regional and state sporting events because our city lacks appropriate facilities. These events bring in considerable revenue from hotel room sales, dining, and shopping. Outdoor recreation and athletic events are a high priority. The current funding for parks and recreation comes from a combination of taxes, fees, subdivision cash-in-lieu, bonds/loans, cost-sharing, and private-public partnerships, grants, and donations. The 2013 study found this revenue inadequate to maintain the existing inventory of parks. It determined the most reliable long-term funding source would be dedicated tax revenue, established through a multi-jurisdictional regional special district or separate improvement districts created by each authority. We still need to have lots of dialogue about this; however, funding is a critical part of the equation, and we need to be thinking about it now. We want people to envision what our area would look like with more coordinated and advanced recreational opportunities. Studies have shown that communities with excellent trail systems and more recreational facilities have better economies. More programming and facilities would support our growing community, not only within city limits but all those who live beyond. After all, we are all friends, neighbors, and family. The City of Helena is dedicated to exploring and pushing for these opportunities and knows there are many ways this could be implemented. We welcome your input and continued conversations about this important concept and understand priorities vary for different people, businesses, and agencies. As we move forward, we will also keep you informed of opportunities to formally participate. Kristi Ponozzo, City of Helena Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Lands

City of Helena Parks 1

Mountain View Park

Janet Park

Nob Hill Park

Selma Held Park

Red Letter Park

Lincoln Park

Beattie Park

6th Ward Garden Park

Robinson Park

10 Lockey Park 11 Skelton Park 12 Cherry Park 13 Nature Park 14 Memorial Park 15 Crystal Springs Park

17 Bill Robert’s Golf Course 18 Batch Park 19 Centennial Park 20 Kay McKenna Park 21 Hill Park 22 Women’s Park 23 Firetower Park 24 Pioneer Park 25 Dale Harris Park 26 Northwest Park 27 Barney Park 28 Waukesha Park 29 Cunningham Park 30 Reber Park 31 Mount Helena Park

16 JC Park

City of Helena - Playgrounds 1

Mountain View Park

Selma Held Park

6th Ward Garden Park

10 Lockey Park 11 Skelton Park 12 Cherry Park 14 Memorial Park

16 JC Park 18 Batch Park 19 Centennial Park 26 Northwest Park 27 Barney Park 28 Waukesha Park 29 Cunningham Park

City of Helena - Dog Parks 1 5

Mountain View Park

19 Centennial Park

NORTH

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7 8

6 12

13 17

22 20 21

26 28

29 31 30

Take a Look

Did you know about Cherry Park? Take a look Helena’s all-access playground. A little history about the park. It was built in 1978 and play equipment was first added to Cherry Park in 1997. The playground was remodeled in 2019, with funding help from Kiwanis. It is the only Park in Helena with rubber poured in-place surfacing.

900 Cherry Ave, Helena, MT 7

Cherry Park

Zip-Line

Picnic Pavilion

Musical Equipment

The park is fully accessible and the rubberized surface makes it easier for people with disabilities to move around the play area, unlike other traditional playgrounds with wood chips.

Basketball Court

Rock Climbing Wall 8

City Parks

Helena has 30 parks that include playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball courts, community events, bike and pedestrian trails, dog parks, skate parks and bike jumps. All of our parks and trails are beautifully maintained by Parks Maintenance staff and our Urban Forestry Division. These features are designed and developed so that people of all ages, abilities and incomes can participate in the excellent recreational activities this wonderful city has to offer.

Helena’s Urban Forest Division

Helena’s Urban Forest Division is responsible for the care of over 10,000 trees located in the city’s street rights of way, public parks and other city-owned properties. During tree cleanup after a storm, please stay away of damaged trees as there is an elevated risk for tree failure, especially during strong winds. Please refer to the grid on the next page to determine the proper steps to take when dealing with an urban forestry concern. You can also visit the Parks and Recreation tab of the city’s website for more information. 9

Concern:

Refer To:

Phone:

Tree emergency fallen tree or branch blocking the street or sidewalk.

HPD for immediate 911 response to secure the area. HPD will call HP&R for removal.

Witnessing malicious tree damage or removal. Street tree trimming, planting and removal.

HPD while in 911 progress. HPD will call HP&R. Helena Parks and 447-8426 Recreation Urban Forestry.

Tree donations.

Helena Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry.

Park Maintenance.

Helena Parks and 447-8426 Recreation Urban Forestry. Roadway Code 447-8443 Enforcement.

Tree located on private property protruding into street or sidewalk. Sidewalk lifting from tree roots. Tree interfering with high voltage lines. Tree located on private property protruding onto adjacent private property.

Roadway Code Enforcement. Northwestern Energy.

447-8426

447-8443 1-888-4672663

Civil matter Not the city’s jurisdiction.

Memorial Park Wheelchair Accessible Swing

Completed Parks and

Ambrose Accessible Trail on Mount Helena

Barney Park Basketball Court Resurfacing

Projects Recreation

Waukesha Well and Pump House

Last Chance Splash Waterpark & Pool

Location: 1203 North Last Chance Gulch Contact: 406-447-1559 Opening Day: June 21st Closing Day: August: 19th Closed - July 4th Waterpark Closes - August 13th Dog Swim: August 14th

Daily Admission Resident Discount 0-3 years: 4-12 years: 13-64 years: 65+ years:

Free $3.50 $4.50 $3.50

10 Punch Pass Resident Discount 4-12 years: $28 13-64 years: $36 65+ years: $28

Season Pass Resident Discount 4-12 years: $63 13-64 years: $81 65+ years: $63 Family: $162

Weekday Schedule: Waterpark: 12:15 - 7:00pm 50-meter pool & diving tank: 1:00 - 7:00pm Lap Swim: 9:30am - 7:00pm

Weekend Schedule: Waterpark: 1:00 - 5:00pm 50-meter pool & diving tank: 1:00 - 5:00pm Lap Swim: 1:00 - 5:00pm

Montana Health Code: - Pool must close for 30 minutes after thunder or lightning. - Patrons 13 or younger must be accompanied by someone 18 or older.

Find Your Swim Lesson Level Can your child place their face Yes in the water for at least 3 seconds? Are they able to kick on their front and back while being supported? No

Begin Here:

No Is your child 3-4 years old?

Is your child 5 years old or older?

Yes

Level 1 Is your child comfortable kicking on their front and back without support?

No No

Level 1 Advanced No

Can your child swim front crawl stroke for at least 15 yards, back float and tread water for 1 minute straight.

Level 3

Preschool

Can your child perform alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on their front and back with or without support?

Yes

Parent & Child Level 2

Yes

Level 2 Advanced

Can your child kick on their front and back without support? Can they swim with a combined stroke?

Yes Yes Can your child swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards?

Yes

Level 3 Advanced

Can your child perform a front and back glide and recover into a vertical position? Can they back float for at least 15 seconds?

Yes

Can your child swim 15 yards each of crawl stroke, backstroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly and sidestroke?

Yes

Level 4

Can your child swim 25 yards of each stroke? Are they able to do a standing dive and shallow angle dive?

Level 5

Yes

Swim Lesson Times

Morning Schedule

Evening Schedule

9:30am - 10:00am

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Level 5 Level 2 Level 1 Adv. Level 1 Preschool Private

Level 3 Adv. Level 2 Preschool Private

10:05am - 10:35am Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Preschool Private

10:40am - 11:10am Level 3 Adv. Level 3 Level 2 Adv. Level 1 Adv. Preschool Private

11:15am - 11:45am Level 4 Level 2 Adv. Level 1 Adv. Level 1 Preschool Private

11:50am - 12:15pm Parent & Child Private 15

4:35pm - 5:05pm Level 1 Adv. Level 1 Preschool Private

5:10pm - 5:40pm Level 1 Preschool Parent & Child Private

5:45pm - 6:15pm Level 2 Level 1 Preschool Private

6:20pm - 6:50pm Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Adv. Private

Swim Lessons

Session 1:

Session 2:

June 27th - July 7th No Class July 4th

July 11th - July 21st

Session 3:

Session 4:

July 25th - August 4th

August 8th - August 18th

Monday - Thursday Cost: Lesson rate: $40 Resident Discount Lesson rate: $32

Register: Opens on May 2nd. Online: lastchancesplash.com Phone: If registering before 6/20 call 406-447-8077. After 6/20 call 406-447-1559.

Private Lessons:

Private lessons are 30 minutes long and are scheduled for the same time slots as group lessons. Private lesson rates are $18 per lesson, resident discount lesson rates are $15 per lesson. Register for lessons online.

Weather Policy: If the temperature is below 50 degrees or there is lightning, thunder, intense rain, intense wind or the air quality is classified as unhealthy, a makeup lesson will be offered on Friday. 16

Bill Roberts Golf Course Fees Walking Rates

Riding Rates

18 Holes

$40.00

18 Holes

$60.00

9 Holes

$23.00

9 Holes

$33.00

18 Holes Sr/Jr/Military

$37.00

18 Holes Sr/Jr/Military

$57.00

9 Holes Sr/Jr/Military

$21.00

9 Holes Sr/Jr/Military

$31.00

Twilight

$16.00

Twilight

$26.00

Cart Fees

Season Passes

Cart Rental (per person per 9) Pull Cart

$10.00

Gas Cart Storage & TF

$520.00

$5.50

Electric Cart Storage & TF $550.00 Additional User Fee

$82.00

Annual Trail Fee

$190.00

Daily Trail Fee

$18.50

Season Pass Cart Lease

$430.00

Punch Cards (9 Holes)

Individual Adult

$840.00

Adult Couple

$1,292.00

Senior (65+)

$758.00

Senior Couple (65+)

$1,271.00

Military

$755.00

Young Adult (19-29)

$445.00

Junior (6-18)

$200.00

Other Fees MSGA Handicap Dues

$29.00

10 rd (expires 12/31)

$200.00

Range Pass Individual

$250.00

10 rd Military

$180.00

Range Pass Couple

$340.00

10 rd Senior

$180.00

Range Pass Family

$440.00

The course today has four sets of tees and plays 6,782 yards from the tips, with 43 bunkers and 9 water hazards. The course rating is 71.2 with a slope of 123 from the Back Tees. Tee Times can be made by calling the golf shop at (406) 442-2191 Tee Times are taken 7 days in advance.

Golf Programs & Instruction Player Development - Private Lessons Tod Fitterer - Golf Professional Individual Lesson (45 Mins) $50 Series of 3 Lessons $130 Series of 5 Lessons $200 Travis Wright Assistant Golf Professional Individual Lesson (45 Mins) $40 Series of 3 Lessons $100 Series of 5 Lessons $150

Cory Preshinger Assistant Golf Professional Individual Lesson (45 Mins) $40 Series of 3 Lessons $100 Series of 5 Lessons $150

Clinic - Demo Day! April 30th, 10:00AM - 2:00PM Demo Day! Come try out the latest and greatest from golf ’s top companies. Representatives from each major brand, as well as Club Professionals will be on hand to help you get fit for the best products to help your golf game!

Wine & Wedges - A Women Only Learning Experience. Session 1 May 17th - June 16th TUE, WED, THUR, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Session 2 July 12th - August 11th TUE, WED, THUR, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Six weekly sessions provide instruction to golf skills for beginners. Wine and Wedges is a great way to learn the fundamentals in an enjoyable and relaxed setting, led by Bill Roberts Golf Course professionals. After each class, participants enjoy appetizers and a complimentary beverage in the clubhouse. COST: $225 per session.

Youth Golf Camp

Monday, June 27th - Thursday, June 30th Ages: 6-9, 10-12, 13+ Camp includes a free teeshirt and lunch on Thursday. COST: $75

PGA Jr Golf League Practices: Tuesday and Thursday. Participants play 9 holes every other week. The league includes a PGA Junior League bag and jersey. Registration opens April 1st and closes June 1st. Parent meeting June 12th at 4:00pm. COST: $275

Registration / Questions: 406-442-2191 18

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BURRITO - $6 BREAKFAST SANDWICH - $6

APPETIZERS MAC & CHEESE WEDGES - $8 WINGS - $12 SAUCES: Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Mango Habanero, Gochujang Pepper & BBQ

CHIPS AND QUESO - $5 SWEET POTATO FRIES & SPICY MAPLE SAUCE - $6 FRIES - $5 ONION RINGS - $6 NACHOS - $10 Queso, Tomatoes, Onion, Olives, Jalapenos, Salsa & Sour Cream - Add chicken or beef - $2

JALAPENO POPPERS - $8 HALF PHILLY QUESADILLA - $10 - Add chicken or beef - $2

HOT DOG - $3

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SALADS CHICKEN CAESAR - $9 Grilled or crispy chicken, shredded parmesan, croutons, chopped romaine and Caesar dressing.

TACO - $9 Tortilla strips, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, onions, olives, chopped romaine and ground beef or chicken.

GARDEN - $6 Chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber and croutons.

BUFFALO CHICKEN - $10 Crispy or grilled chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, avocado, bacon bits, bleu cheese crumbles, diced tomatoes, and chopped romaine.

WRAPS TURKEY BACON AVOCADO - $12 Turkey, bacon, avocado, diced tomatoes, chopped romaine and chipotle ranch.

CHICKEN AVOCADO BLT - $12 Grilled chicken breast, avocado, bacon, diced tomatoes, chopped romaine and mayo.

CHICKEN CAESAR - $12 Crispy or grilled chicken, shredded parmesan cheese, croutons, chopped romaine and Caesar dressing.

BUFFALO CHICKEN - $12 Crispy or grilled chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, avocado, bacon bits bleu cheese crumbles, chopped romaine, and diced tomatoes.

SOUPS TUESDAY CREAM OF TOMATO

WEDNESDAY CORN CHOWDER

THURSDAY CHICKEN NOODLE

FRIDAY CLAM CHOWDER

CUP - $3.50 BOWL - $5.00

KID’S MENU HOT DOG MAC WEDGES GRILLED CHEESE CHICKEN TENDERS PB&J All served with fries and a drink - $7

SAUCES GARLIC RANCH, BLEU CHEESE, CHIPOTLE MAYO, CHIPOTLE RANCH, SPICY MAPLE, RANCH, 1000 ISLAND, CAESAR, HONEY MUSTARD, BBQ, VINAIGRETTE

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ENTREES FISH AND CHIPS - $12 Beer battered cod served with a lemon wedge and tartar sauce.

REUBEN - $12 Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing on rye bread.

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK - $13 Sirloin steak or chicken, sautéed onions and peppers, and cheese sauce on a hoagie roll. - Add jalapenos or mushrooms - $0.75

CHICKEN SANDWICH - $12 Grilled or crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun. - Add cheese - $0.50 - Add bacon - $0.75

BURGER - $12 Hamburger patty, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun. - Add cheese - $0.50 - Add mushrooms, bacon, jalapenos, BBQ sauce or an egg - $0.75

CALIFORNIA CLUB - $12 Turkey, bacon, avocado, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, two pieces of toasted white bread and mayo.

CHICKEN TENDERS - $8 Three crispy golden-brown tenders with your choice of dipping sauce.

FRENCH DIP - $12 Sirloin and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll with a side of Au Jus dipping sauce. ALL SERVED WITH FRIES

Summer Day Camp: Kay’s Kids Registration for all weeks of camp, for both age groups opens May 2nd. Register online: helenamt.gov/parks/activities Register by Phone: 406-447-8077

Who: Helena’s Parks and Recreation Department partnering with the non-profit Kay McKenna Youth Foundation.

What:

We provide affordable summer camps for kids ages 6&7 and 8&9. This summer, both age groups will be at Memorial Park. Campers will be at the same park, but the age groups participate in different activities with different counselors. Each week of camp has a different theme - no two weeks of camp are the same! Please read the camp descriptions every week to know what your child needs - like a swimsuit and towel or closed toe shoes.

When:

Where:

Monday - Thursday June 13th - Aug. 11th 7:45am - 3:00pm

Memorial Park: 1005 Last Chance Gulch

Why: We believe Helena’s youth should have access to a safe, creative and entertaining summer camp where they can enjoy the recreational opportunities our community has to offer.

How: Donations, volunteers and support from the Helena community. http://kayskidsmt.org

Camp Cost - Camp is free. - Consider donating to Kay’s Kids when you register so we can keep the program for many summers to come. Suggested donation is $25 per week.

Ways to Donate - Donate extra cash when you register. - Donate directly to the Kay McKenna Youth Foundation. - Help us pay for field trips and bring the suggested amount in the camp description. - Talk to our Recreation Supervisor about donating snacks.

Limited Space When you register for a week of camp, you are taking a space in a camp with limited availability. If you need to cancel your child’s registration in camp, you have until the Friday before camp begins to contact the Recreation Supervisor. If a camper fails to attend camp without notice, they will be removed from any future weeks of Kay’s Kids they are registered for.

Free Lunch and Snacks Our camp partners with the USDA Summer Meal Program to provide free lunch for our campers. This summer meal program is also available to all Helena children under the age of 18. Children do not have to be registered to Kay’s Kids to participate in the free summer meal program. To learn about the program and locations, visit their website https://helenaschools.org/departments/food-services Campers are provided with a morning snack and afternoon snack. Please talk to us if you are interested donating a snack for the day! We love goldfish and fruit snacks from Costco. Children have access to water and parents are required to provide their child with a water bottle every day of camp.

Camp Schedule & Themes June 13th - June 16th - Talent Week

Campers work in groups and independently rehearsing, making props and backdrops. Campers will perform their talents in the Bandshell Thursday - Join us for the final performance!

June 20th - June 23rd - Let’s Get Active! Basketball, kickball, corn hole, swimming, tag, softball, folf and of course, many, many games in the gaga pit. We’ll enjoy our favorite outdoor activities and learn some new ones.

June 27th - June 30th - Let’s Explore Helena We’ll be taking walking field trips to explore our community. Campers will be riding the water slides at the pool, catching a kid’s movie and taking a spin on the Great Northern Carousel.

July 5th - July 7th (No Camp July 4th) - All American Week We will be celebrating All-American activities. Think playing baseball, making our own ice cream, meeting firemen and seeing their firetruck and relaxing by the pool.

July 11th - July 14th - A Week at the Beach Sprinkler obstacle courses, watercolor paintings, beach ball relay races, making our own popsicles, creating moon sand and recreational swimming at Last Chance Splash Waterpark.

July 18th - July 21st - Science Experiments

Can you make a rocket out of a water bottle? Blow a bubble big enough to stand in? What exactly is elephant toothpaste? We’ll get to the bottom of some serious science questions.

July 25th - July 28th - Wilderness Week We will become one with nature this week. Campers will learn to plant a garden, how vegetables grow, food preservation through pickling, and play insect bingo as we hunt for bugs.

August 1st - August 4th - Creation Through Art! We will experiment with different art mediums, including the camp classics like sidewalk chalk and friendship bracelets, all the way to the messy, like outdoor splatter paint murals.

August 8th - August 11th - Groovy 60’s Week

Campers will enjoy the best of the 60’s: Making lava lamps, chocolate fondue, 60’s karaoke, and of course, tie dye. On our last day of camp there’ll be a dance party with throwback tunes.

Field Trip Schedule Ages 6-7 Pool Schedule. Campers must bring a towel and swim suit. Tuesday, June 21st Thursday, June 23rd Monday, June 27th Wednesday, June 29th Tuesday, July 5th Thursday, July 7th Monday, July 11th Wednesday, July 13th

Tuesday, July 19th Thursday, July 21st Monday, July 25th Wednesday, July 27th Tuesday, August 2nd Thursday, August 4th Monday, August 8th Wednesday, August 10th

Ages 6-7 Movie Schedule. Bring $1.50 to camp if you are able. Thursday, June 16th - Trolls World Tour Thursday, June 30th - How to Train your Dragon Thursday, July 14th - The Angry Birds Movie 2 Thursday, July 28th - Minions

Ages 6-7 Walking Trips. Bring $5 to camp if you are able. Ice Cream and Carousel - June 28th Exploration Works - July 20th

Ages 8-9 Pool Schedule. Campers must bring a towel and swim suit. Wednesday, June 22nd Tuesday, June 28th Thursday, June 30th Wednesday, July 6th Tuesday, July 12th Thursday, July 14th

Monday, July 8th Wednesday, July 20th Tuesday, July 26th Thursday, July 28th Monday, August 1st Wednesday, August 3rd Tuesday, August 9th

Ages 8-9 Movie Schedule. Bring $1.50 to camp if you are able. Thursday, June 23rd - The Secret Life of Pets 2 Thursday, July 7th - The Logo Movie 2 Thursday, July 21st - Dora & the Lost City of Gold Thursday, August 4th - Cloudy & Chance of Meatballs

Ages 8-9 Walking Trips. Bring $5 to camp if you are able. Ice Cream and Carousel - June 29th Exploration Works - July 19th

Helena’s Open Lands and Trail System Helena’s open lands hold precious scenic, cultural and recreational values. Open lands are a spectacular backdrop for our town and provide citizens with access to a variety of recreation opportunities. The City of Helena currently owns and manages over 1,950 acres of undeveloped parkland, including the popular Mount Helena City Park and several other trail locations. You can learn more about the vision for Helena’s future in the Helena Open Lands Management plan, found on the Helena Parks and Recreation tab of the City of Helena website. 25

H You can also find more information about the exciting new accessible trail on Mount Helena. The new trail is approximately onehalf mile in length, is 7ft wide and has an overall grade of less than 6.5%, with the trail gaining approximately 40 feet of elevation over its length. The trail has carve-outs with benches along the route. The trail has beautiful vistas of Helena and is perfect for walking side-by-side with a friend, families with strollers or anyone looking for a less intense walk on open lands. Enjoy cross country skiing here during the winter months! 26

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RE GISTRATIO N OP ENS ONLINE W EEKLY h t tps : //www. regist er -ed.com/programs/ monta na /241-summer -walk-series

6.16

7.21

6.21

7.26

HIKING IN BEAR COUNTRY MOSS AND LICHEN WALK

6.23

STREAM STUDIES: WATER IN ACTION

6.28

BIRD SURVEY AND INTO TO EBIRD

6.30

TEN MILE WATERSHED WHERE’S YOUR WATER COME FROM?

7.05

THE ASSORTED TALES OF MOUNT HELENA

7.07

UPPER PRICKLY PEAR CREEK FISHING ACCESS SITE

7.12

WONDERS OF WETLANDS

A JOURNEY THROUGH GEOLOGICAL TIME IN TROUT CREEK CANYON

7.28

HELENA PICTOGRAPHS

8.02

WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENTS

8.04

RAPTORS OF MONTANA

8.09

BIRDS AT THE EDGE BETWEEN SUMMER AND FALL

8.11

AMPHIBIAN ADVENTURE

VIEWS FROM MOUNT ASCENSION

7.14

8.16

EAST HELENA HISTORY

7.19

WALK THE CDT AT MACDONALD PASS

INSECT ECOLOGY

8.18

FIRE HISTORY AND ECOLOGY

This summer, Helena CORE (Community of Resource Educators) will collaborate to host a series of summer education walks. Organizations involved in Helena CORE include Lewis and Clark Conservation District, Prickly Pear Land Trust, Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest, Helena Parks & Recreation, the Montana Discovery Foundation, FWP’s Montana Wild, Montana Audubon, Last Chance Audubon and Lake Helena Watershed Group. Every Tuesday and Thursday starting June 16th through August 18th at 6:00PM MST one of the partner agencies will be leading a one-hour(ish) outdoor educational walk in the Helena area. Each walk will focus on a natural resource with topics including fire history, bear safety, water quality, geology, native plants and more! Locations will vary with each presentation. Attendance is limited to twenty people per walk and sign-up will be open to the public 14 days before each event. To view the walks being offered visit the registration website.

PRICKLY PEAR LAND TRUST SPRING & SUMMER 2022 EVENTS CALENDER

Prickly Pear Land Trust is offering many opportunities for you and your family to engage with your local landscape this summer. Whether you want to get your hands dirty while helping to build trails or plant some trees, learn about your local wildlife during an educational walk, or just take a stroll on a new trail, PPLT has you covered.

Visit Prickly Pear Land Trust’s website for more information and to sign up for any of the events listed.

pricklypearlt.org/events/

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DON’T FENCE ME IN TRAIL RUN Kick off the trail running season with us on Saturday, May 7 in the heart of Downtown Helena at Pioneer Park.

TRAIL WORK EVENTS Ever wanted to swing a pick and help build your local trails? Here’s your chance! Join PPLT and other volunteers on one of our monthly trail work nights.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

5:30 PM

TUESDAY, MAY 17

5:30 PM

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

5:30 PM

TUESDAY, JULY 26

5:30 PM

TUESDAY, SEPT 20

5:30 PM

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY Join PPLT on Saturday, June 4 as we spread across the mountains and valleys of the greater Helena community to fix and build trails for National Trails Day!

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

RESTORATION WORK EVENTS Join PPLT at our Sevenmile Creek Restoration site to help plant trees and shrubs along the creek to help provide habitat for local critters and help shade the creek.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

5:30 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

11:00 AM

PUBLIC WALKS COMMUNITY HIKE #1

THURSDAY, MAY 12

3:00 PM

COMMUNITY HIKE #2

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

10:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

6:30 PM

THURSDAY, JULY 7

5:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

6:30 PM

THURSDAY, JULY 21

5:00 PM

SCRATCHGRAVEL WILDFLOWER RIDE COMMUNITY HIKE #3 SOUTH HILLS WILDFLOWER WALK

PPLT BLOCK PARTY Join us outside of Tenmile Creek Brewery on July 21 for a family friendly celebration of our community with live music, good food and great company!

CITY OF HELENA PARKS AND CITYRECREATION OF HELENA PARKS

AND RECREATION

YOUTH SPORTS

SKILL-BASED PROGRAMS

YOUTH SPORTS

Skyhawks Sports Academy provides sports programs where children discover and develop athletic skills and social values, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. We offer children a positive sports experience while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.

SUMMER 2022

SKILL-BASED PROGRAMS

Sports Academy provides sports programs where children discover and develop athletic MINI-HAWK CAMP (SOCCER,Skyhawks BASKETBALL & BASEBALL) skills and social values, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. We offer children a positive (course)

(dates)

6/132022 - 6/17 SUMMER

SSA135064

(days) sports experience (time) while promoting a healthy, (ages) (fee) active lifestyle.

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

4-7

(location)

$135

Centennial Park Field C

$135

Centennial Park Field C

BASKETBALL CAMP SSA135066 6/13 - 6/17 M-F 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6-12 MINI-HAWK CAMP (SOCCER, BASKETBALL & BASEBALL) SSA135081* 6/13 (course) (dates)- 6/17

M-F (days)

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (time)

6-12 (ages)

$165 (fee)

Centennial Park Field C (location)

SSA135072 SSA135064

7/18 6/13 -- 7/22 6/17

M-F M-F

9:00a.m. a.m.- -12:00 12:00p.m. p.m. 9:00

6-12 4-7

$135 $135

Centennial Park Field Centennial Park Field C C

SSA135086* 7/18 - 7/22

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

BASKETBALL CAMP SSA135066 6/13 -CAMP 6/17 M-F 9:00&a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6-12 MULTI-SPORT (BASKETBALL FLAG FOOTBALL)

$135

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135081* 6/20 6/13 -- 6/24 6/17 SSA135067

M-F M-F

9:00 p.m. 9:00a.m. a.m.- -3:00 12:00 p.m.

6-12 6-12

$165 $135

Centennial Park Field C C Centennial Park Field

SSA135072 6/20 7/18 -- 6/24 7/22 SSA135082*

M-F M-F

9:00 p.m. 9:00a.m. a.m.- -12:00 3:00 p.m.

6-12 6-12

$135 $165

Centennial Park Field C C Centennial Park Field

SSA135086* 7/18 - 7/22

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

CHEERLEADING CAMP SSA135068

6/20 - 6/24

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

SSA135067 6/20 - 6/24 SOCCER CAMP

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

$135

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135082* 6/20 - 6/24

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

MULTI-SPORT CAMP (BASKETBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL)

SSA135069

6/27 - 7/01

SSA135083* 6/20 - 6/24 CHEERLEADING CAMP SSA135074

SSA135068

8/01 - 8/05

6/20 - 6/24

SSA135087* 8/01 - 8/05

M-F M-F M-F

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12 6-12 6-12

6-12

SOCCER CAMP SSA135069

$135 $165 $135

$135

$165

Centennial Park Field C

Centennial Park Field C Centennial Park Field C Centennial Park Field C

Centennial Park Field C

*Full Day Swim Combo Course

6/27 - 7/01

SPACE IS M-F LIMITED!

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

M-F 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. REGISTER TODAY

SSA135083* 6/20 - 6/24 SSA135074

$135

6-12

Online:$135

Centennial Park Field C

Phone:

6-12 $165 Centennial Park Field C skyhawks.com 800.804.3509

8/01 - 8/05

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

$135

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135087* 8/01 - 8/05

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

*Full Day Swim Combo Course

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Online:

skyhawks.com

Phone:

800.804.3509

CITY OF HELENA PARKS AND RECREATION

YOUTH SPORTS

SKILL-BASED PROGRAMS

SUMMER 2022

MINI-HAWK CAMP (SOCCER, BASKETBALL & BASEBALL) (course)

(dates)

(days)

(time)

(ages)

(fee)

(location)

SSA135064

6/13 - 6/17

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

4-7

$135

Centennial Park Field C

6/13 - 6/17

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

$135

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135081* 6/13 - 6/17

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135072

7/18 - 7/22

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

$135

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135086* 7/18 - 7/22

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

BASKETBALL CAMP SSA135066

MULTI-SPORT CAMP (BASKETBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL) SSA135067

6/20 - 6/24

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

$135

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135082* 6/20 - 6/24

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

$135

Centennial Park Field C

6/27 - 7/01

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

$135

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135083* 6/20 - 6/24

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135074

8/01 - 8/05

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

6-12

$135

Centennial Park Field C

SSA135087* 8/01 - 8/05

M-F

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

6-12

$165

Centennial Park Field C

CHEERLEADING CAMP SSA135068

6/20 - 6/24

SOCCER CAMP SSA135069

*Full Day Swim Combo Course

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Online:

skyhawks.com

Phone:

800.804.3509

Tennis Lessons Held at the Civic Center Courts - Equipment Provided. Registration Opens May 2nd. Register online at helenamt.gov/parks/activities Phone: 406-447-8077

Session 1:

Session 2:

June 13th - July 6th

July 18th - August 10th

Monday - Thursday Excluding the final Thursday of the session.

10:25-11:20am

Ace Achievers - New Players (ages 9-11)

11:25-12:00pm

Ace Achievers - Returning (ages 9-11)

12:45-1:30pm

Middle School Smashers (ages 12-14)

1:35-2:35pm

Youth Intermediate/Advanced (ages 12-18)

Monday & Wednesday 9:35-10:20am Lob Launchers (ages 5-8) 6:00-7:00pm

Adult and High School Beginners

7:00-8:30pm

Adult Intermediate/Adv. - HS Varsity

Tennis Courts

Barney Park

4 courts

Civic Center

4 courts

Lockey Park

4 courts

Mountain View Meadow

1 court

Pickleball Lesson Held at the Mountain View Meadows Courts - Equipment Provided. Registration Opens May 2nd. Register online at helenamt.gov/parks/activities Phone: 406-447-8077

Session 1:

Session 3:

June 7th - June 9th

June 21st - June 23rd

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Session 2: June 13th - 15th

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30-9:90am 9:30-10:30am Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Part of the appeal of pickleball is the ability to play competitive games with others with minimal instruction. As a player learns new skills and gains more experience, the fun increases too. Pickleball is one of the few sports in which juniors can easily participate with adults making it an outstanding family activity.

Open to ages 12 and Up.

Participants must wear athletic shoes. Protective eye wear highly recommended.

Pickleball Courts Barney Park

6 courts

Civic Center

4 courts

Mountain View Meadow

1 court 34

Helena Civic Center

Originally built as a Shrine temple in 1920, the Helena Civic Center is now owned and operated as an event venue by the City of Helena. The ornate and architecturally significant venue offers the community a unique place to enjoy concerts, banquets, fundraisers, vendor shows, private events and a wide variety of performing arts including the Helena Symphony. Tickets, information and schedules for upcoming events can be found at www.helenaciviccenter.com and on social media @helenaciviccenter. To rent the Civic Center for your special event call 406.447.8481 or stop by the office weekdays 9am-4pm (closed most holidays). 35

Vigilante Bike Park The Vigilante Bike Park is located in the back of Centennial Park near Carroll College. The bike park is open to people of all riding abilities to practice and enjoy bike riding on a variety of terrains. There are challenging jumps and rolling hills, perfect for practice for any level of bike riding. WHERE: Centennial Park, 1200 N Last Chance Gulch

Centennial Skate Park Skate a 10,000 square-foot Alltec-designed skate park that features quarter pipe corners with flat bank hips, two different gaps with ledges, a pyramid with a square tube rail and five benches. One of the benches has a curved edge, one is sloping, one has a step at the top, another has a rail that is two feet high. Use of the park is free to everyone. WHERE: Centennial Park, 1200 N Last Chance Gulch

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS

MAY 2nd Register Here:

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Check our website:

https://www.helenamt.gov/recreation

Give us a call: 406 - 447 - 8077

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