Summer 2013 Enrichment

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ENRICHMENT Bridging Lives, Enriching Families Bridging Lives, Enriching Families

MOVIE IN THE PARK JUNE 7TH

Summer 2013

JULY 12TH

The North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Board is committed to providing the residents and business community of North Kansas City with the best possible environment for family recreation and leisure time enjoyment.

Providing: We are committed to providing a wide

variety of leisure facilities and services.

Promoting: We are committed to promoting organized recreational and social programs for all ages.

Encouraging: We are committed to encouraging

public utilization of park facilities. We will cooperate with civic or recreational groups to maximize this commitment.

Maintaining: We are committed to maintaining our park facilities in the best possible condition.

Communicating: We are committed to keeping the public informed of plans and activities and to respond to users’ suggestions and criticisms.

Developing: We are committed to a continuous

program of upgrading and expanding programs and facilities as funds permit.

The picnic facilities, walking trail, tennis courts, ball fields and playgrounds are some of the most popular facilities of their kind found in the Northland.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STAFF Director Dave Schnoebelen Recreation Manager Kelli Votypka Administrative Assistants Marcia Hansen Deanna Lea Park Attendants Cynthia Garcia Pam Linder JC McCallen

A Note from Dave [Director] The Parks and Recreation Department is working on plans for a new dog park in North Kansas City. A joint project with Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation would add a new park area north of 32nd Street in North Kansas City near Swift. The plans include separate off leash areas for small dog and large dogs in addition to a walking trail, parking, shelter area and benches. Construction work should commence soon with planned completion scheduled for next spring.

HOLIDAY HOURS Monday May 27 Thursday July 4

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Park Board Members President Elizabeth Ryan Vice President Chuck Cash Secretary Amy Bowman-Comer Treasurer Sandra Hoover

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Marvis Atkin Gene Bingham Ken Karnes Roberta Larsen Catherine McLeod

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www.nkc.org P.O. Box 7468 1999 Iron Street North Kansas Ciy,MO 816.300.0545 parks_rec@nkc.org

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PARKS EVENTS ADULTS YOUTH

MISSION STATEMENT

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YOUTH

programs

YOUTH

leagues

North Kansas City Parks & Recreation youth sports programs are a non competitive league. The programs emphasizes skill development; learn the rules of the game, team work, sportsmanship, and most important to have FUN! All practices and games are held at Macken Park.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ WORKSHOP

6-13 YRS | Ellen Beatty

Get your ticket to ride at Bricks 4 Kidz

very own Amusement Park! Campers will build a new ride each day, learning how to make things spin, roll, turn and rock. Then they will take what they have learned to design their own thrills and challenges. Motorized models maximize the action and the fun. Each camp day includes games, group challenges, modelbuilding and more. *All Campers will take home a custom mini-figure at the end of the week.

June 10 - June 14 9:00am - 12:00pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room] Registration deadline: June 3 Fee: $65

TENNIS- SUPERSTARS

4-7 YRS | Metro East Tennis

Fun and exciting introduction to the sport of Tennis. You will be introduced to the forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Bring your racket and bottle of water.

[Macken Park tennis courts]

Session 1: Tuesday & Thursdays June 4 - June 20 9:00am - 10:00am Registration deadline: May 28 Fee: $50 Session 2: Tuesday & Thursdays July 9- July 25 9:00am - 10:00am Registration deadline: July 2 Fee: $50

Session 3: Tuesday & Thursdays July 9- July 25 13-18 YRS | Metro East Tennis High energy! Novice/ intermediate skill level 11:00am - 12:00pm focusing on tennis fundamentals & strategy. Registration deadline: July 2 Bring your raquet and bottle of water.

Fee: $60 [Macken Park tennis courts] Session 4: Tuesday & Thursdays Session 1: Tuesday & Thursdays July 9 - July 25 June 4 - June 20 5:00pm - 6:00pm 11:00am - 12:00pm Registration deadline: July 2 Registration deadline: May 28 Fee: $60 Fee: $60

TENNIS- GRAND PRIX

Session 2: Tuesday & Thursdays June 4 - June 20 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration deadline: May 28 Fee: $60

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TENNIS- CHAMPIONS 8-12 YRS | Metro East Tennis

Fun and exciting! Novice/ intermediate skill level focusing on tennis fundamentals of your basic serve, volley, and ground strokes. Bring your racquet and bottle of water.

[Macken Park tennis courts] Session 1: Tuesday & Thursdays June 4 - June 20 10:00am - 11:00am Registration deadline: May 28 Fee: $55 Session 2: Tuesday & Thursdays June 4 - June 20 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration deadline: May 28 Fee: $55 Session 3: Tuesday & Thursdays July 9- July 25 10:00am - 11:00am Registration deadline: July 2 Fee: $55 Session 4: Tuesday & Thursdays July 9 - July 25 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration deadline: July 2 Fee: $55

Children may register “with one buddy” for youth team sports. BOTH registration forms must be received along with the registration fee for each child at the same time. If you are new to the NKC sports program, you will be placed on a team by the NKC Parks & Recreation staff.

FALL SOCCER (COED)

Child must be currently in the grades listed below:

DIVISION A: ENTERING K, 1ST GRADE OR AGE 5 BY JULY 31, 2013 DIVISION B: ENTERING 2ND OR 3RD GRADE DIVISION C: ENTERING 4TH OR 5TH GRADE DIVISION D: ENTERING 6TH, 7TH OR 8TH GRADE

Registration: June 3 – July 12 (or until teams are filled) Division A & B - $55 Division C & D - $60 (includes team shirt & trophy)

BITTY SOCCER

3 & 4 YEAR OLDS (MUST BE 3 BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2013)

North Kansas City Parks and Recreation is offering a five week introductory session to the sport of soccer. Participants will begin to understand the fundamental motor skills of soccer through games and activities. The last week will be designated to a scrimmage game.

Registration: July 15 – August 16 Saturdays September 7 - October 5 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am $40 (Includes t-shirt & medallion)

YOU CAN MAIL IN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM WITH PAYMENT OR STOP

BY THE PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM AT 1999 IRON STREET, NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116

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YOUTH programs

ADULT programs GUITAR LESSONS 8-16YRS | Rick Mareske

KANSAS CITY ZOO MOBILE

The Zoomobile is an engaging program that incorporates slides, biofacts, (animal artifacts) that can be touched, or live animals. These help to provide information about animals, conservation and the Zoo. (Reservation must be made by deadline)

Thursday, June 6 10:00am [Macken Park Festival Shelter] Registration due: May 31 Fee: Free

SECRET KEEPERS; WISHES, HOPES, AND DREAMS VESSEL

We’ll cover all the basics to finally “Get Your Motor Runnin.” Bring your electric or acoustic guitar . You will learn tuning, how to hold the guitar properly, basic chords, how to read tab, a little theory to help with transposition and how to use a pick and much more. We will learn a song each night to get you “Rollin Down the Highway.” Bring a music stand (if you have one) and an easy song you would like to learn along with your guitar of choice.

Session I: Mondays June 3- June 17 6:30pm - 7:45pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room] Registration Deadline: May 28 Fee: $40 Session II: Mondays August 5- August 26 6:30pm - 7:30pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room] Registration Deadline: July 29 Fee: $45

8-15 YRS | Sherry Whetstone

Keeping with the staying green concept, students will cover a recycled jar or small box with fabric and embellishments.

Container can be used to keep precious items or happy notes and thoughts. Kind of like journaling in a jar! Students need to bring a jar from home, please.

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Photographs of loved ones, magazines, and other memoriable items to create a piece of art for your home or loved one. Bring your pictures and all other supplies are included in the fee.

Wednesday, May 15 6:00pm-8:00pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room] Registration Deadline: May 8 Fee: $30

8-15 YRS | Sherry Whetstone

Ever wanted to design your own wallet? Well now is your chance. Not only is this a great gift item but it is also a wonderful item for your own personal use. The wallet will hold credit/debit cards, money, lip gloss and other small items.

Finished size is 5.5x6.5

Wednesday, July 17 6:00pm - 8:00pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room] Registration due: July 10 Fee: $31

$15 Singles

$20 Per Doubles Team

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14TH

18+ | Metro East Tennis

Something for everyone! Novice/intermediate/advanced skill While focusing on instruction with match play. Bring your racket and bottle of water.

[Macken Park tennis courts] Session 1: Tuesday & Thursdays June 4 - June 20 6:00pm-7:00pm Registration deadline: May 28 Fee: $60

SWEET MEMORIES T-SHIRT QUILT

EMBELLISHED MINI WALLET

MACKEN PARK OPEN CLASSIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT JUNE 21 - JUNE 23

TENNIS EXCELLENCE

Session 2: Tuesday & Thursdays July 9- July 25 6:00pm-7:00pm Registration deadline: July 2 Fee: $60

Wednesday, June 26 6:00pm - 8:00pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room] Registration Deadline: June 19 Fee: $28

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COLLAGE MIXED MEDIA

18+ | Sherry Whetstone

Don’t sue those T-shirts for dusting cloths anymore! Instead thrun them into a beautiful memory quilt. Ceate four unique quilt blocks using t-shirts and spectacular fabric. Watch the magic happen when it is transformed into a personalized wall hanging. Sewing experience is necessary.. This is a six week class with a bit of homework and a lot of fun. Please bring your selection of T-shirts to the first class. T-shirts must be prewashed and wrinkle free!

Thursdays, July 25 - August 29 6:30pm - 8:30pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room] Registration due: July 18 Fee: $70

Boy’s 18 & Under Boy’s 16 & Under Boy’s 14 & Under Girl’s 18 & Under Girl’s 16 & Under Girl’s 14 & Under Men’s Open Men’s Novice Women’s Open Women’s Novice Each entrant may compete in a maximum of two events. Bring one can of tennis balls per event.

Call 816-300-0545 or visit our webiste at www.nkc.org for more information

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ADULT

leagues

SPECIAL EVENTS

SUMMER COED SOFTBALL

This is a D-level softball league. “D” leagues are for new teams and for teams playing at a recreational level. We offer spring leagues on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. Summer leagues will be offered on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All games are played at Macken Park. Two new game balls will be provided (one 11” and one 12”). Each eight-team league will play a sevengame round robin. Each league will then be split, based on won-lost record, into an upper and lower division. Each four-team division will then play a three-game round robin. One-week priority registration is given to teams sponsored by a North Kansas City business or teams that have played in our league the prior year.

Registration will begin Monday, May 6 Registration fee: $410.00

FREE

SUMMER MEN’S SOFTBALL

This is a D-level softball league. “D” leagues are for new teams and for teams playing at a recreational level. We offer spring leagues on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Summer leagues are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. All games are played at Macken Park. One new game ball will be provided.

Each eight-team league will play a seven-game round robin. Each league will then be split, based on wonlost record, into an upper and lower division. Each four-team division will then play a three-game round robin. One-week priority registration is given to teams sponsored by a North Kansas City business or teams that have played in our league the prior year.

Registration will begin Monday, May 6 Registration fee: $390.00

Macken Park Festival Shelter 8:00pm - 11:00pm (MOVIE STARTS AT SUNSET AND FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHSE AT 7:30PM) Hot dogs, drink, candy and popcorn

FRIDAY JUNE 7TH RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

FRIDAY JULY 12TH MADAGARCAR EUROPE’S MOST WANTED

ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE Registration will begin Monday, May 6

Registration fee: $220 Join North Kansas City Parks and Recreation for our new and exciting adult kickball league at Macken Park. Games will be played on Friday night with the first game scheduled to play on Friday July 12th. First 6 teams registered will play a 10 game round robin schedule. There are no uniform requirements and all league rules are governed by the WAKA rules.

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PARKS MEMORIAL PARK

Located at 716 East 23rd Avenue adjacent to the North Kansas City High School. The park is defined by a street meridian and contains several features commemorating the history of wars fought involving American citizens. A replica of the Statue of Liberty is located in Memorial Park.

MACKEN PARK

Located at the corners of Clark Ferguson Drive and Howell Street is home to many varied park activities.

This 60-acre park is utilized for sports leagues, walking, picnicking and several forms of recreation.

Park Amenities • Four large park shelters available for reservation • Festival Shelter – reserved for large gatherings • Three baseball/softball fields • Two soccer fields • Six tennis courts • Three public restroom buildings • Four racquetball courts • One-mile asphalt walking trail • One-half mile roller-blading trail • Two playgrounds • Park Service Complex/Concession/Shelter

www.nkc.org DAGG PARK

Located at 715 East 21st Avenue just east of North Kansas City City Hall. This five-acre park provides a setting for family gatherings and passive activities.

Park Amenities • Wading pool is open noon-6 p.m. daily starting the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend - the second Saturday in August; and then weekends only through Labor Day. Dagg Park will be closed Memorial Day & 4th of July. Please note that this wading pool is for children under 48” tall.

The wading pool will be closed if the following conditions exist: 1. Air or water temperature under 72 degrees 2. Raining 3. Severe weather conditions • Playground • Public restroom building • Two picnic shelters

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REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UPON THE CANCELLATION OF A PICNIC SHELTER IN MACKEN PARK INCLUDING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER.

SHELTER FEES, RULES & REGULATIONS (FOR MACKEN PARK) RESIDENTS: May begin making reservations on March 1st Shelters #1and #4 $50 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 100 people] Shelter #2 and #3 $30 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 60 people] Park Service Shelter #6 $50 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 80 people] NON-RESIDENTS: May begin making reservations on April 1st Shelters #1 and #4 $80 (per 6 hrs) Shelters #2 and #3 $50 (per 6 hrs) Park Service Shelter #6 $80 (per 6 hrs)

Each additional 6 hours or less $35 Festival Shelter #5

816.300.0545 parks_rec@nkc.org

P.O. Box 7468 1999 Iron Street North Kansas City, MO 64116

$300 (6 hrs) + $100 deposit

[holds approximately 100 people]

[holds approximately 60 people] [holds approximately 80 people]

[holds approximately 200 people]

Reservations in excess of 6 hours but less than 9 hours - $50 additional Reservations in excess of 9 hours but less than 12 hours - $100 additional Reservation Change Fee $25.00 All facilities have electricity and grills.

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