Ripon Rec Dept. 2024 Activities

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GET READY FOR A GREAT ADVENTURE!

JUNE 3RD-AUGUST 30TH

We're excited to be back for our second summer! Building off of our first, we're happy to unveil new and continued programs designed to inspire, educate, and entertain the community Whether you're seeking to discover new passions, learn new skills, or simply enjoy the sunshine with friends and family, we have something for everyone Join us as we set off on another unforgettable Summer filled with laughter, learning, and endless memories Let the Summer adventures begin!

Ashton Zeien Parks and Recreation Director

Contact Information

Office Address

388 Murray Park Drive

Ripon, WI 53916

Office Hours

7:30am-4:00pm

Phone Number

(920) 952-1589

Website

Ripon.recdesk.com

Department Staff

Ashton Zeien Parks and Recreation Director

azeien@cityofriponcom

Program Registration

How do I sign myself or my child up for programs?

1

Go to riponrecdeskcom

3

If you have not already, create an account and add each member of your family who will be participating

2 Find what programs interest you and select “register now”

When checking out, payment must be made in full 4 Have any questions or concerns regarding RecDesk? We can help! Call the Parks and Recreation office at

5 (920) 952-1589

FoundontheFarm:EducationandCulinaryCreativity(Ages7-12)

Diveintothefascinatingworldofagriculturein5 45minuteeducationalpresentationsbyFondduLacAgriBusinessCouncil,discoveringthejourneyoffoodfromsoiltoplate Then unleashyourinnerchefinour hands-on30minutecookingsession wherefreshingredientstransformintodelicioustreats developingan appreciationforfarmfreshingredientsandtheworkthatgoesintoproducingthem

When:

Week1(June3rd):StrawberryFun

Week2(June10th) HoorayforHoney

Week3(June24th):CheesePlease

Week4(July1st):FruitsandVeggiesGalore

Week5(July8th):IScreamforIceCream 1100am-12:15pm

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee:

$30/Person(Registrationcoversall5weeks)

NatureCamp(Ages7-12)

NatureCamp-Wherethewondersofnatureareourplaygroundandinspiration!This4weekcampisperfectfor youngadventurersseekingablendofexploration,learning,creativity,andfuninthegreatoutdoors.Joinusaswe diveintonature,whereeverydaybringsnewadventuresandendlessopportunitiesforexplorationandexcitement throughamixofopenfreeplay,learningactivities,crafts,andoutdoorgames!

When:

Tuesday’sJune4th-June25th(9:30am-11:00am)

Where:

VaryingParkLocations Fee: $35/Person

PlushPatrol

Haveyoueverwantedyourfavoritestuffedfriendtogoonanamazingadventure?Well,here'syourchance!The RiponParksandRecreationDepartmentisteamingupwiththeRiponPoliceDepartmentthissummertooffer10 familiestheopportunitytohavetheirstuffedanimalhangoutwiththepolicedepartmentforaday!Receive updatesonyourstuffedanimals'adventures,whetheritbepatrollingtheCitywithoneofourPoliceOfficers, supervisingPoliceChief,BillWallner,orhelpingoutthecitizensofRipon.Yourfriendisboundtohavethebestday ever!Afteraharddayatwork,yourfriendwillreceiveacertificateofachievementasanhonoraryPoliceOfficer! Firstcome,firstservewhenregisteringonline.*Please,onlyselectonedateperfamilywhenregistering!*

When:

Wednesday’sJune5th-August7th(Drop-off:8:30am-Pick-up:4:00pm)

Where: PoliceDepartment Fee: FREE

SqueegeeCanvasPainting(ages5-12)

Kidswillhavefunusingacrylicpaints,painterstape,paintbrushes,andasqueegeetomakeafunandcreativesummer scene!Kidswillexploredifferenttexturesandtechniquestomakeafunandbrightpainting.8x10canvas.

When: June10th(6:00pm-7:00pm)

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee: $25

VolleyballFUNdamentals(Ages5-10)

Aprogramforallskilllevelstoworkonindividualskillssuchassetting,passing,andhitting.Ourstaffconsistsof knowledgeableindividualsthatwillhelpimproveskillsandsharetheirpassionsforthegameinthisinstructional, funsetting.LedbyParksandRecreationstaff.

When:

June17th-June21st

Ages5-7:1:00pm-1:45pm Ages:8-10:2:00pm-2:45pm Where: BarlowParkSandVolleyballCourts Fee: $20/Person

PaintaPlantingPot(Ages2-12)

Let'sscreamforicecream!Kidswillhavefunpaintinganicecreamthemedplantingpotusingacrylicpaints.Kidswillreceive a5''terracottaplantingpottopaint.

When: June19th

Ages2-5:9:00am-10:00am

Ages5-12:6:00pm-7:00pm

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee: $30

BasketballFUNdamentals(Ages5-10)

Aprogramforallskilllevelstoworkonindividualskillssuchasdribbling,shooting,anddefense.Basketball FUNdamentalswillhelpimproveskillsandgrowtheirpassionforthegameinthisinstructional,funsetting.Ledby ParksandRecreationstaff.

When: June24th-June28th Ages5-7:1:00pm-1:45pm Ages8-10:2:00pm-2:45PM Where:

MurrayParkElementarySchool

Fee: $20/Person

SoccerFUNdamentals(Ages3-4)

Joinusforauniquesoccerdevelopmentprogramthatfocusesonlearninginafunenvironment.Withamixoffun games,yourchildisboundtohaveagreattime!

When: July8th-July12th(3:30pm-4:15pm)

Where: MurrayParkSoccerField

Fee: $20/Person

Youth Programs

FireworksCanvaspainting(ages5-12)

Kidswillexploredifferentpaintingtechniqueswithacrylicpaintsusingvariouspaintbrushestocreateasummernightsky. 8X10canvas

When: July8th(6:00pm-7:00pm)

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee: $25

TennisFUNdamentals(Ages5-10)

Aprogramforallskilllevelstoworkonindividualskillssuchashitting,serving,anddribbling.Ourstaffconsistsof knowledgeableindividualsinthegameoftennisthatwillhelpimproveskillsandsharetheirpassionsforthegame inthisinstructional,funsetting.LedbyParksandRecreationstaff.

When:

July15th-July19th Ages5-7:1:00pm-1:45pm Ages8-10:2:00pm-2:45pm

Where:

MurrayParkTennisCourts Fee: $20/Person

CraftCreations(ages6-10)

Diveintoartisticexplorationwhereyourcreativityknowsnobounds,offeringavarietyofhands-oncraftstoinspireyour imagination.Joinusforanhourofself-expressionandthejoyofcrafting.

When: July30thandAugust27th(4:00pm-5:00pm)

Where: SeniorActivityCenter Fee: $10/Person

Kickball(ages10-13)

Joinusforanaction-packedseriesofkickballgamesthatpromisefun,fitness,andfriendlycompetitioninasafeand supportiveenvironment.

When: August5th(5:00pm-6:30pm)

Where:

MurrayParkSoftballDiamonds

Fee: FREE

Canvasbookbagpainting(ages4-12)

Kidswillreceiveacanvasbookbagtopaintonusingfabricandacrylicpaints.Createafunbookbagtouseforsummer tripstothelibraryandbeyond!

When: August5th(6:00pm-7:00pm)

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee: $25

WhatisThatTreeISee?

EmbarkonafascinatingjourneythroughnatureasweexplorethediversearrayoftreesnestledwithinMurrayPark.What's ThatTreeISeeinvitesnatureenthusiastsofallagestojoinusforaneducationalandinteractiveexperiencethatcombines thejoysofaleisurelywalkwiththeexcitementoftreeidentificationandleaftracing.

When:: August14th(5:00pm-6:00pm)

Where:

MurrayPark/SeniorActivityCenter Fee: FREE

UltimateFrisbee(ages10-13)

CallingallyoungathletesandFrisbeeenthusiasts!Designedtopromotephysicalactivity,teamwork,andskilldevelopment, thisprogramofferschildrentheopportunitytolearnandplaythefast-pacedandexhilaratingsportofultimatefrisbeeina funandsupportiveenvironment.

When: August12th(5:00pm-6:30pm)

Where:

MurrayParkSoccerField

Fee: FREE

Tennis-Wiffleball(ages10-13)

Tennis-Wiffleballisdesignedtogetkidsmoving,havefun,andlearnvaluablesportsskills.Itofferstheperfectblendoftwo belovedsports,tennisandwiffleball,forchildrentoenjoyinasafeandsupportiveenvironment.Usingatennisracketand wiffleballwillaidinbuildingconfidenceandmotorskillsthatcantranslateintootherathleticskills!

When: August19th(5:00pm-6:30pm)

Where:

MurrayParkSoftballDiamonds

Fee: FREE

Sunflowercanvaspainting(ages5-12)

Kidswillreceivea8x10canvasanduseacrylicpaintstopaintabeautifulsunflowerpicture!

When: August19th(6:00pm-7:00pm)

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee: $25

Adults

ChairYoga

Thisclassisprimarilychairyogawithsomestandingandtheopportunitytotransitiontotheground forrestattheendofclass.Buildstrength,awareness,rangeofmotion,balance,andvitality!Theclass aimstoincorporatepracticalmovementskillsandmomentsofstress-reducingmeditation.Thanksto ourChairYogasponsor,SSMHealth,thisprogramisprovidedtoyouforfree!

When:

Tuesday’sandThursday’sJune4th-August22nd(10:15am-11:15am)

Where:

RiponCollege-WillmoreCenter(Studio216)

Fee: FREE

IntrotoPickleball(ages19+)

ComelearnhowtoplaythefastestgrowingsportinAmerica,thegameofPickleball.Leavewiththe knowledgeofscoring,strategy,andplayingfromacertifiedpickleballinstructor.You'lllearnaboutthe grip,stance,footwork,differentshots,andputtingitaltogether.Youwillunderstandthegamewitha goodfoundation,asyouwillgainstrategyalongtheway.Asabonus,drop-inplaywillcontinueafter theinitialinstructionaldate.Classsizeislimitedto12,sobesuretoregisterrightaway!

When:

InstructionalDate:June4th

OpenPlay:June6th-August28th(6:00pm-8:30pm)

Where:

RiponHighSchoolTennisCourts

Fee:

$40/Person(Instructionaldateislimitedto12participants)

Co-EdVolleyballLeague(Ages18+)

Theleaguewillconsistofteamscompetinginaround-robinformatoverthecourseof12weeks.

When:

Wednesday’sJune5th-August28th(StartTime:5:00pm)

Where:

BarlowParkSandVolleyballCourts

Fee: $100/Team

PowerHour(Ages18+)

WelcometoPowerHour,wherewecombinesweat,strength,andstaminaforahigh-energyworkout thatleavesyoufeelinginvigoratedandaccomplished!Thisprogramisdesignedforadultsofallfitness levelswhoarereadytopushtheirlimitsandunleashtheirinnerathletes.Unleashyourfullpotential asyouchallengeyourself,breakthroughbarriers,andtransformyourbodyandmindonehourata time!Theclassisadrop-informat,withnoregistrationrequired.

When:

Thursday’sJune6th-September12th(5:00pm-6:00pm)

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee:

FREE-Drop-InFormat-NoRegistrationRequired

UltimateFrisbeeTournament(ages18+)

Getreadyforexhilaratingthrows,heart-poundingcatches,andhigh-flyingactionatourco-ed UltimateFrisbeetournament!Whetheryou'reaseasonedplayeroranewcomertothesport,this eventpromisesfun,camaraderie,andplentyofopportunitiestoshowcaseyourskillsonthefield. Grabyourfrisbeeandgetreadytosoar.

When:

June7th(5:00pm-7:00pm)

Where:

MurrayParkSoccerFields

Fee: $20/Team

Co-EdVolleyballTournament(ages18+)

Getreadytobump,set,spikeyourwayintosummeratthefirstco-edsandvolleyballtournament ranbytheRiponParksandRecreationDepartmentatRiponfest.JoinusonSaturday,June29th attheBarlowParkSandVolleyballCourtsforadayfilledwithsun,sandandfuncompetition. Consistingofpoolplayandbracketplay.Teamcaptainsregistertheirteamandfillouttheroster formduringtheregistrationprocess.Riponfest'satmospherewillkeepeveryoneentertainedoff thecourt.Enjoyfoodtrucks,musicandotheramenitiesduringthetournament.Max12teams,18 yearsandolder.

When:

June29th(StartTime:9:00am)

Where:

BarlowParkSandVolleyballCourts

Fee: $100/Team

Family/All Ages

YogainthePark

Joinusthissummerforagentle/flow-styleyogaclassthatdrawsfromtraditionaland contemporarymethods.Thisclassblendsstretch,strengthening,patternedmovement, breathingtechniques,andsimplemeditationwiththeintentionofsupportingthepractitionerto feelwellonalllevels.Mustbeabletotransitiontothegroundandbackupagain.Thisclassis heldoutsideinthegrass.Pleasebringyourownmat,sunglasses,water,etc.Thisisagreatwayto cultivateyouryogapracticeandlearntechniques.Beginnerswelcome!

When:

Wednesday’sJune5th-August21st(5:30pm-6:30pm)

Where:

MurrayPark

Fee:

$80/Full12WeekSeriesor$10/Class

Daddy-DaughterTeaParty

JointheRiponParksandRecreationDepartmentforafundaddy-daughterexperience!Enjoy delicioussandwiches,drinks,nailpainting,flowerarrangementsandmore!

When:

June11th(5:00pm-6:00pm)

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee:

$25/FatherandDaughter

DiscGolfClinic

JointheParksandRecreationDepartmentinourDiscGolfClinicthatblendseducation,practice, andcommunity,providingparticipantswiththeskillsandconfidencetoelevatetheirdiscgolf game.Ifyou'renewtothesporttheclinicisdesignedspecificallytocatertoyourskilllevel.Come discoverthejoyofdiscgolfwithus!Opentoallages.

When:

June12th(6:00pm-7:00pm)

Where: MurrayPark Fee: FREE

FamilyGameNight

Takepartinaneveningoffamily-friendlyfunattheSeniorActivityCenter.Thisprogramwillincludea varietyofclassicboardgamesopenforallagestoplay.

When:

July22ndandAugust26th(4:00pm-5:15pm)

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter Fee: FREE

ParkingLotPicassos

Getreadytounleashyourcreativityandtransformaparkingspaceintoavibrantworkofartwithour ParkingLotPicassos!Joinusforaforaprogramfilledwithfunandartisticexpressionasfamilies cometogethertodecoratetheirdesignatedparkingspaceswithcolorfulchalkmasterpieces.Whether you'reaseasonedartistorjustlovetodoodle,ourParkingLotPicasso’spromisesfunandcreativity forthewholefamily.Registrationisrequiredtoreserveyourparkingspaceandchalksupplies.

When:

July29th(4:00pm-5:00pm)

Where: SeniorActivityCenter Fee: $10/Family

FamilyOlympics

SteprightupandgetreadyforchallengesandunforgettablememoriesatFamilyOlympics!This programisdesignedfordynamicduos,oneparentandonechild,toteamupandcompetetogetherin avarietyofexcitinggamesandactivities,butbesuretobringthewholefamily!Eventswillbescored inamedleystylewiththehighest-scoringfamilycrownedchampion.

When: August2nd(4:00pm-6:00pm)

Where: MurrayPark Fee: $25/Family

PuzzlePaloozaRace(Ages13+)

Joinusforanintensejigsawpuzzlerace!Competeasateamtoassemblepuzzlesagainsttheclock. Strategizewithyourteammatesandbethefirsttocompleteyourpuzzlewithinthetimelimit.Funfor ages13andup!Putyourpuzzle-solvingskillstotheultimatetestwithteamsupto4people!

When: August7th(5:00pm-7:00pm)

Where:

SeniorActivityCenter

Fee:

$30/Team

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3FoundontheFarm:Strawberry Fun11:00-12:15PM

4NatureCamp9:30-11:00AM

ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

IntrotoPickleball(Instructional Date)6:00-8:30PM

9 10FoundontheFarm:Hoorayfor Honey11:00-12:15PM

SqueegeeCanvasPainting6:007:00pm

11NatureCamp9:30-11:00AM

ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

Daddy-DaughterTeaParty5:00600PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

5PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

12PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

DiscGolfClinic600-7:00PM

6ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM 7UltimateFrisbeeTournament 5:00-7:00PM 8

13ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM 14

15RiponKiwanisChildren’sFair 9-12PM 16

17VolleyballFUNdamentals1:002:45pm

FamilyGameNight4:00-5:00PM

18NatureCamp9:30-11:00AM

ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

VolleyballFUNdamentals 1:00-2:45PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

19Toddler-PaintaPlantingPot 9:00-10:00AM

PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

VolleyballFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

PaintaPlantingPot6:00-7:00PM

20ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

VolleyballFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

21VolleyballFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

FoundontheFarm:Cheese Please11:00-12:15PM

BasketballFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

25NatureCamp9:30-11:00AM

ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

BasketballFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

26PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

BasketballFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

27ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

BasketballFUNdamentals1002:45PM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

28BasketballFUNdamentals 1:00-2:45PM

29Co-EdVolleyballTournament 9:00AM@Riponfest

1FoundontheFarm:Fruitsand VeggiesGalore11:00-12:15

2ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

8FoundontheFarm: IScreamforIceCream 11:00-12:15

SoccerFUNdamentals3:304:15PM

FireworksCanvasPainting6:007:00PM

15TennisFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

9ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

SoccerFUNdamentals3:304:15PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

3PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM 4Red,WhiteandBOOM!

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

FamilyGameNight4:00-5:00PM

16ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

TennisFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

10PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

SoccerFUNdamentals3304:15PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

11ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

SoccerFUNdamentals3:30415PM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

17PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

TennisFUNdamentals1:00-2:45 PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

23ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

29ParkingLotPicassos4:005:00PM

30ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

CraftCreations4:00-5:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

24PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

31PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

18ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

TennisFUNdamentals1:002:45PM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

25ChairYoga1015-11:15AM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

12SoccerFUNdamentals3:304:15PM

5Kickball5:00-6:30PM

CanvasBookBagPainting6:007:00PM

6ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

12UltimateFrisbee5:00-6:30PM

13ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

7PlushPatrol8:30AM-4:00PM

VolleyballLeague5:00-8:00PM

PuzzlePaloozaRace5:00-7:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

14VolleyballLeague5:008:00PM

WhatisthatTreeISee?5:006:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

19Tennis-Wiffleball5:00-6:30PM

SunflowerCanvasPainting6:007:00PM

20ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

1ChairYoga10:15-11:15

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

8ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

FamilyGameNight4:00-5:00PM

27CraftCreations4:00-5:00PM

21VolleyballLeague5:008:00PM

YogainthePark5:30-6:30PM

28VolleyballLeague5:008:00PM

15ChairYoga10:15-1115AM

IntrotoPickleball6:00-8:30PM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

22ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM

29ChairYoga10:15-11:15AM

PowerHour5:00-6:00PM