Athletic associations

Access to fun Scholarship

The City of St. Louis Park recognizes the importance of recreation and the health and wellness benefits it provides to people of all ages. The city offers a program for those that live or work in St. Louis Park that may need financial assistance to participate in our recreation programs. See page 24 for details.

Athletic associations

Baseball Association

Ages 5 – 18 www.slpbaseball.com

• Little League

Ages 5 – 12 www.slplittleleague.com

• Traveling Baseball

Ages 10 – 15 www.slpbaseball.com

• Senior Youth Baseball League

Ages 16 – 18 www.slpbaseball.com

• Junior and Senior American Legion

Ages 16 – 18 www.slpbaseball.com

Traveling Basketball Association

Grades 4 – 8 www.stlouisparkbasketball.com

Girls’ Fastpitch Softball Association

Ages 5+ www.slpfastpitch.org

Football Association

Grades K – 12 www.slpfootball.com

Hockey Association

Ages 4 – 18 www.slphockey.org

Lacrosse Association

Grades 2 – 12 www.slplax.com

Park Valley United FC Soccer Association

Ages 5 – 18 www.parkvalleyunitedfc.org

Park Flyers Track and Field Club

Grades K – 12, boys and girls minnesotaflyers.com

Westwood Hills Nature Center 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Don’t miss out on your chance to participate in winter and spring break camps at Westwood Hills Nature Center! There are camps for children grades K – 5 beginning Dec. 27 – 30. Spots also are available in the spring break camps March 28 – 31, 2022.

More information on pages 21 – 22.

City of St. Louis Park

NATURE CENTE R

AGES 4+ The new interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect venue for any birthday party. Birthday parties include a one-hour program led by one of our naturalists and another hour for gifts and food in a private party room. The cost includes the two-hour room rental. Party guests will meet a live animal, hike outdoors and then celebrate in the party room. You bring the treats, tableware and presents.

Call 952.924.2544 for reservations.

Reservations are being accepted for Saturdays and Sundays. FEE $110 (resident) / $120 (non-resident)

Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge-worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. Curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!

Holiday Ornament Making Party

AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Join us for an ornament making party with all new ornaments! We will set up four stations, each with a different ornament project. These ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gifts. This is a great class for siblings to attend together. Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child. DAY DATE+TIME

W Dec. 22, 9 – 11 a.m. FEE $30 per child (resident) / $35 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Parent and Child Create Night – Valentine’s Day Mosaic Heart

AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Looking for a new Valentine’s Day tradition? Why not feel the love as you create amazing art together with your child! In this class, we will design our own glittery heart mosaics using clay, beads and more. Get ready for some messy fun as each parent and child will create their own craft. DAY DATE+TIME

Th Feb. 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m. FEE $43 per pair (resident) / $48 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

The How To’s of Drawing Camp

AGES 5 – 12 The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Does your young artist love to draw? This introductory drawing camp teaches kids the basic techniques and principles of drawing. We’ll encourage creativity and imagination, while experimenting with a variety of drawing materials and techniques. The kids will even receive their own sketchbook that they will get to keep and draw in throughout the camp! Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child each day. DAYs DATEs+TIME

M – W March 28 – 30, 1 – 4 p.m. FEE $101 per child (resident) / $111 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Dance programs

These dance programs are designed to be fun and introduce youth to the art of dance. Beginning Ballet

AGES 6 – 8 Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive Participants will learn ballet techniques and terminology in creative ways to express their individuality. Explore barre exercises, center floor work and choreography. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights preferred, but not required. DAY DATES+TIME

Sa Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Sa Feb. 26 – April 2, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Just Jazz

AGES 7 – 9 Wolfe Park Building, 3700 Monterey Drive A fun, upbeat class that gets the body moving and starts developing beginning jazz technique. The class will work on balance, musicality, incorporating jumps and turns, introduction to choreography and most importantly creativity! DAY DATEs+TIME

Sa Jan. 15 – Feb. 19, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Sa Feb. 26 – April 2, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. FEE $63 per child (resident) / $71 (non-resident) Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

Indoor Skateboard Camps at 3rd Lair

AGES 6+ 3rd Lair Skate Park, 850 Florida Ave., Golden Valley Camps for beginners to the boarding experts and everybody in between! The basics are taught, like balance, pushing, dropping in, skate park safety and etiquette. Instructors have years of teaching knowledge. Equipment needed for camp includes a skateboard and helmet. Knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are recommended. All equipment is available at no extra charge if needed. All participants are welcome to stay and board after the instruction ends. DATEs+TIME FEE

9 a.m. – noon Camp #1, Nov. 24 Camp #2, Nov. 26 Camp #3, Dec. 20 – 23

$50 $50 $195 Camp #4, Dec. 27 – 30 $195 Registration deadline: one week before start date or when full

coaches needed!

Parents interested in volunteering to coach their child’s basketball team will have their child’s registration fee refunded at the end of the season (maximum two coaches per team). Parent coaches must help cover all games and practices. If interested in coaching, note on your child’s registration.

Little Tigers Self Defense

AGES 3 – 5 Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley Master Malone will help your child learn basic self-defense and martial arts skills while developing coordination and flexibility. Basic kicks, punches and strikes are taught through a variety of exercises and fun games. This program promotes focus, discipline and respect – great personal tools to carry into the future. *Resident rate applies to participants living in Golden Valley, New Hope or St. Louis Park. DAY DATEs+TIME

Tu Jan. 18 – Feb. 22, 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. FEE $54 per child (resident*) / $57 (non-resident) Registration deadline: Jan. 14 or when program is full Tu March 15 – April 26, 6:15 – 7 p.m. (no class March 29) FEE $54 per child (resident*) / $57 (non-resident) Registration deadline: March 11 or when program is full

Tae Kwon Do

AGES 5+ Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave. N., Golden Valley A self-defense program for all ages that teaches discipline, focus, endurance and flexibility. Master Malone will help you achieve awesome kicks, punches and strikes while getting in shape. *Resident rate applies to participants living in Golden Valley, New Hope or St. Louis Park. DAY DATEs+TIME

Tu Jan. 18 – Feb. 22 p.m., 6:15 – 7 p.m. FEE $84 per person (resident*) / $89 (non-resident) Registration deadline: Jan 14 or when program is full Tu March 15 – April 26, 6:15 – 7 p.m. (no class March 29) FEE $84 per person (resident*) / $89 (non-resident) Registration deadline: March 11 or when program is full

Face coverings

In accordance with St. Louis Park Public Schools face covering requirements, face coverings must be worn by everyone, including spectators. Players are required to wear face coverings when on the sidelines; face coverings do not have to be worn by players while they are in the game.

Mites Basketball

GRADES K – 1 St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. Skill-based program with an emphasis on the fundamentals like dribbling, passing and shooting. Instructional scrimmages will be played. Mini basketballs are used, and baskets will be lowered for this activity. When registering, note up to two children your child would like to be on a team with. DAY DATEs+TIMEs

Sa Grade K: Jan. 23 – March 13, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. FULL: Waitlist only Sa Grade 1: Jan. 23 – March 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. FEE $50 per child (resident) / $55 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full

Youth Basketball League

GRADES 2 – 6 Practice at St. Louis Park elementary schools, locations vary

Games in Crystal and Golden Valley

This league provides kids the opportunity to learn basketball skills, playing as a team and good sportsmanship. Practices are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6, 7 or 8 p.m., depending on coach availability, at St. Louis Park elementary schools. Games are played Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Crystal and Davis community centers. Teams are coached by parent volunteers. Face coverings required for spectators. DAYs DATEs+TIMEs

T, W, Th, Sa Jan. 15 – March 5

Gender AND Grades Boys Grade 2 Boys Grade 3 Boys Grades 4 – 5 Girls Grades 2 – 3 Girls Grades 4 – 6 FEE $65 per child (resident) / $73 (non-resident) Registration deadline: Dec. 15 or when program is full