SUMMER REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 1, 2015 Registration for all summer programs will be at the Parks and Recreation Office (at the City Arena) Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Albert Lea Parks and Recreation (Located at the City Arena) Phone: 507-377-4370 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] You can also register online: www.ci.albertlea.mn.us Skatepark Spring Kick-off Stop by the City Skatepark for some tricks and tips! Stay for prize drawings, contests and demonstrations from 3rd Lair Skatepark. When: Saturday, May 30 Where: Albert Lea Skatepark Time:11:00 a.m. FREE to participate Please Pre-Register! Don’t wait until the last minute! If there are not enough registrants, a class will be cancelled. Please register at least three business days prior to start date. Pavilion Rental Information JustPlay! Festival Come out for family fun! We will have many different activities, sports and fitness demonstrations, arts and crafts booths, hobbies, music and more! When: Saturday, June 27th Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Where: Frank Hall Park area FREE! *Food and beverages will be available for purchase Skatepark Hours Open from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. seven days a week. Located at the City Beach. Equipment Check-Out Did you know that you can check out basketballs, horseshoes and even bocce ball equipment at the Albert Lea Aquatic Center? Of course you can! Stop by with a photo ID (license/school) and pick up some equipment to use at the on-site basketball and bocce ball courts or even over to the horseshoe pits at Frank Hall Park. There is no fee! Looking for a place to have that family reunion or birthday party? Why not have it at the park? Parks & Recreation rents facilities at Edgewater, Pioneer and Fountain Lake Parks. Facilities must be rented for a minimum of two hours, (cancellations must be made 30 days prior to use to receive a refund). No refunds due to weather. Prices do not include 7.375% sales tax. All parks and facilities are tobacco free and alcohol is not allowed in the park. For information on prices contact our office at 507-377-4370 or online at www.ci.albertlea.mn.us Park and Rec Fun Guide Page 2 SPECIAL EVENTS Minute to Win It Buses will pick kids up at the play parks and bring them to Lakeview Park for a friendly Minute to Win it competition. Bus will pick up kids at Academy, Hawthorne, Hayek, Southwest and Sondergaard and bring out to Lakeview and back again. Afternoon Play Parks will not open that day. Please note: you do not need to ride the bus to participate in this activity. *Please bring a sack lunch and drink for your child. When: Wednesday, June 10 Time: Buses will start picking up kids at 12:00 pm and return approx.4:00 pm. Where: Lakeview Park Fee: $1 (whether you ride the bus or not) Stories in the Park Bring your buddies out to the neighborhood playpark for a fun story, activity and snacks! Stories in the Park is brought to you by the Reading Corp Tutors. Thursday, June 11: Hayek Park-10:00 a.m. Lakeview Park-11:30 a.m. Hawthorne Park-1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18: Sondergaard Park-10:00 a.m. Academy Park-1:00 p.m. Southwest Park-2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25: Lakeview Park-10:00 a.m. Hawthorne Park-1:00 p.m. Southwest Park-2:30 p.m. Fee: FREE Southwest and Sondergaard and bring out to ALAC and back again. Afternoon playparks will not be open today. Please note: you MUST ride the bus to participate in this activity. *Please bring a sack lunch and drink for your child. We will be eating at Frank Hall Park before the Aquatic Center opens. When: Wednesday, June 17 & July 22 Time: Buses will start picking up kids at 12:00 p.m. and will leave Aquatic Center at 4:00 p.m. to return to parks Where: Albert Lea Aquatic Center (ALAC) Fee: $1 *please bring a suit and towel and $ for snacks H2Whoa! Come out to Wedgewood Park for slippin’ and slidin’ water fun! When: Friday, June 19 Where: Wedgewood Park Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m. Fee: FREE *Bring your suit and towel and slide down our huge slip n slide. Parents bring chairs/blankets to watch the fun! Kids Art in the Park Enjoy an evening of face painting, tie-dyeing, crafts of all kinds, children’s gallery and ventriloquist, Shari Loughary! We will also have a sidewalk chalk mural contest with prize give-a-ways. Come and decorate your mural anytime from 4-5:45 p.m. Judging will begin at 6:00 p.m. Ventriloquist show will begin at 5:30 p.m. Plus, our “Wishing Tree” is back! Stop out and jot down your wish and tie it in the tree. Wishes will be kept up for one week (dependent on weather). We hope yours comes true! a sack lunch and drink for your child. When: Wednesday, July 15 Time: Bus will start pick-up at 12:00 p.m. and will leave Hayek at 4:00 p.m. to return to parks Where: Hayek Park Fee: $1(whether you ride the bus or not) Parents Night Out! Ages 3-12 years Mom and Dad, treat yourself and your kids! Bring the little rascals out to Edgewater Park where we will entertain and feed them. Kids will enjoy games, scavenger hunts, kickball, volleyball, arts and crafts, while you enjoy the night off. Children must be potty-trained. You MUST pre-register. When: Friday, July 17 Time: Drop-off any time 5:30 p.m. and after; pick-up by 10:00 p.m. Where: Edgewater Park Cottage Fee: $8 for first child, $4 for each additional Register by July 16 Movies in the Park Join us at Edgewater Park Bandshell for great family movies! Take a seat on the bench or bring your lawn chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy the show. When: Friday, July 24 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) Friday, August 14 – Mrs. Doubtfire (PG-13) Friday, August 28 – Mr. Peabody & Sherman (PG) Time: 8:30 p.m. Where: Edgewater Park Bandshell Fee: FREE Movies in the Park is sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, A.L. Family YMCA and Park and Rec. When: Wednesday, June 24 Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Where: New Denmark Park Fee: FREE (bring a t-shirt to tie-dye) *Sidewalk chalk will be provided for murals Touch-A-Truck Held in conjunction with Cloverleaf & Lakeview Lions Annual Flight Breakfast Put your imagination in gear and go! Join us for Touch-A-Truck where kids get a chance to get up close to their favorite vehicles and rub elbows with their hometown heroes. Touch-A-Truck is a FREE, fun, family event enjoyed by kids of all ages! An assortment of vehicles will be featured including a Fire Engine, Police Vehicles and even airplanes! When: Sunday, June 14 Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Albert Lea Municipal Airport Fee: FREE!! *Cloverleaf/Lakeview Lions Annual Flight Breakfast 7:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Serving pancakes, ham, eggs, milk and coffee: Adults $7.00 Kids $4.00 (12 & under) Albert Lea Aquatic Center Buses will pick up kids at the playparks and bring them out for some warm weather fun at the Albert Lea Aquatic Center! Bus will pick up kids at Academy, Hawthorne, Lakeview, Hayek, Summer Carnival Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, face painting, hair chalking, bouncies, and so much more! Bring your camera for our photo booth! When: Wednesday, July 8 Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Where: Fountain Lake Park - New location! Fee: $2.00 (includes all games) Children 2 and under FREE *Food and beverage available for purchase Park Olympics & Kick Ball Tournament Are you the Master of Foosball, the King of Box Hockey or the Ruler of Ping Pong? Bring your friends and family out for an evening of friendly competition. We will also have a friendly game of kickball. Bus will pick up kids at Academy, Hawthorne, Lakeview, Southwest and Sondergaard and bring out to Hayek Park and back again. Afternoon Play Parks will not open that day. Please note: you do not need to ride the bus to participate in this activity. *Please bring Beach Luau Bring your family out for warm weather fun! Enjoy limbo and hula hoop contests, scooter races, giant volleyball, sand bowling, a sandcastle contest, a bonfire, smores and DJ! Also, bring your suits and cool off in the lake. Lifeguards will be on duty from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sandcastle judging will begin at 8:00 p.m. When: Wednesday, July 29 Time: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Where: City Beach Fee: FREE Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Frozen Fun in the Park Save the Date for Frozen Fun in the Park! When: Wednesday, September 2nd Where: Fountain Lake Park More information to come! Park and Rec Fun Guide Page 3 PLAYPARKS PLAYPARK SCHEDULE Mini Recreation Centers for Everyone! Parks will operate on a split schedule. Hayek, Lakeview and Sondergaard will be open during the mornings and Academy, Hawthorne and Southwest during the afternoons. Play Parks will be open Monday-Thursday with two leaders at each to supervise the building and grounds and assist children and families in creating a fun and happy summer! Each day offers something new and exciting. Check out our calendar below. Parents are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood park and meet their Park Leaders. Parents did you know that playparks are open to everyone?! That means you or a family member are more than welcome to come and utilize the parks with your little ones. Think of them as a mini recreation center! *Please note: Playparks are subject to close due to inclement weather and extreme heat. When: June 8 – July 30 Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.-Lakeview, Hayek and Sondergaard Parks 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.-Academy, Hawthorne and Southwest Parks Who: Everyone!!! Fee: Free!!! Craft-tastic Mondays Each Monday during the Playpark season we will try our hand at a different craft. Come out and see what’s going on at your neighborhood playpark and check the calendar listed to see what we’ll be making! When: Mondays, June 15-July 27 Time: 10:00 a.m. Hayek, Lakeview and Sondergaard Parks 2:00 p.m. Academy, Hawthorne and Southwest Parks Fee: Free!!! Tie Dye Tuesdays Go to your neighborhood playparks and bring whatever you want to tie dye! Let your imaginations run wild! Materials will be provided (dye, rubber bands). When: Tuesday, June 23 and Tuesday, July 21 Time: 10:00 a.m. Hayek, Lakeview & Sondergaard Parks 2:00 p.m. Academy, Hawthorne and Southwest Parks Fee: FREE!!! Splash-tastic Thursdays Come out to your neighborhood playpark each Thursday for water games! Slip-n-Slide your way to fun, play water games and cool off from the hot summer sun! When: Thursdays, June 11-July 23 Time: 10:00 a.m. Hayek, Lakeview & Sondergaard Parks 2:00 p.m. Academy, Hawthorne and Southwest Parks Fee: FREE!!! JUNE 2015 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8 Playparks Open! 9 10 Minute to Win It Competition No afternoon playparks 11 Splash-tastic Thursday Stories in the Park 15 Craft-tastic Monday Straw Rockets 16 17 A.L. Aquatic Center No afternoon playparks 18 Splash-tastic Thursday Stories in the Park 22 Craft-tastic Monday Puzzle Necklace 23 Tie-Dye Tuesday 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. 24 Kids Art in the Park Parks Close at 3 p.m. 25 Splash-tastic Thursday Stories in the Park JULY 2015 29 Craft-tastic Monday Forkworks 30 1 2 Splash-tastic Thursday 6 Craft-tastic Monday Paper Popsicles 7 8 Summer Carnival No afternoon playparks 9 Splash-tastic Thursday 13 Craft-tastic Monday Bubble Prints 14 15 Park Olympics No afternoon playparks 16 Splash-tastic Thursday 20 Craft-tastic Monday Fortune Tellers 21 Tie-Dye Tuesday 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. 22 A.L. Aquatic Center No afternoon playparks 23 Splash-tastic Thursday 27 Craft-tastic Monday Finger Paint Art 28 29 Beach Luau City Beach 30 Playparks Close INCLUSION SUPPORT: Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers Trip Come watch the Twins beat the Rangers! We’ll be seated in the Home Run Porch view for Park & Rec days. When: Thurs. August 13 Time: Bus leaves City Arena at 9:30 a.m. Game starts at 12:10 p.m. Bus will return to City Arena approximately 5:00 p.m. Where: Target Field, Minneapolis (kids remember to wear your yellow Park & Rec trips shirts) Fee: $20 in town $25 out of town Register by July 31st-Space is limited! The Arc of Freeborn County provides inclusion facilitators for children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in parks and recreation programs. Registration for these programs is done through Parks and Recreation. After registering, contact Parks and Recreation so that we may discuss needs/accommodations for yourself or your child. We require a minimum of two weeks’ notice for a successful inclusion. For inclusion support for children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in parks and recreation programs • Register for programs through Parks and Recreation • After registering, contact Parks and Recreation so that we may discuss needs/accommodations for yourself or your child. • We require a minimum of two weeks’ notice for a successful inclusion. The Arc of Freeborn County will work with you to facilitate your child/adult with disabilities participation in parks and recreation programs. We have caring, compassionate staff who are ready to help make each experience successful. Park and Rec Fun Guide Page 4 ADULT RECREATION Adult Sand Volleyball Co-ed (A league-spiking) Monday Nights Co-ed (B & C league-non spiking) Tuesday Nights Women’s Wednesday Nights All games played at Snyder Field Complex $123.48 team fee Play begins the week of May 4th sign up ASAP Adult Co-Ed Softball All games played at Snyder Field Complex Sunday nights. $241.59 team fee Play begins May 31st; sign up ASAP Adult Bocce Ball League All games played at Albert Lea Aquatic Center grounds on Monday nights. Located next to basketball courts. YOUTH SPORTS Youth Sports Recreation Contacts Albert Lea Community Baseball Afton Wacholz 507-402-0468 [email protected] Knights Baseball John Ball [email protected] • Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! Parks & Recreation posts information on our events as well as other important City information. Just look for the City of Albert Lea! • Each week this summer we will highlight a different park in town. Let’s see if you know what Albert Lea has to offer! 507-383-3738 Aaron Phillips [email protected] 507-402-0787 http://alknightsbaseball.com Girls Softball Dustin Olson Ray Talamantes Kim Luhring $32.21 team fee Play begins June 15th; sign up by June 5th For inclusion support for children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in parks and recreation programs • Register for programs through Parks and Recreation • After registering, contact Parks and Recreation so that we may discuss needs/accommodations for yourself or your child. • We require a minimum of two weeks’ notice for a successful inclusion. The Arc of Freeborn County will work with you to facilitate your child/adult with disabilities participation in parks and recreation programs. We have caring, compassionate staff who are ready to help make each experience successful. Come join in on the new classes at the Albert Lea Senior Center. Heidi Blankenship is the instructor; she works with paper crafts, jewelry, home décor, DIY, and photography. Open to the public! 507-383-5058 [email protected] 507-383-6743 [email protected] 507-377-7847 [email protected] Albert Lea Figure Skating Club Website: www.alfsc.org Albert Lea Soccer Association (Traveling) Mac & Sophie Ehrhardt 507-383-1070 Just For Kix Aimee Struck 507-383-5139 [email protected] www.justforkix.com/danceclasses/albertlea_mn The cost for stamping classes: $15.00 Members $20.00 Non-Members Offered the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month. Stamping 101 1:45 pm in the Craft Room. You must register for the class. In this class you will learn the basics of rubber stamping.You’ll create five handmade greeting cards using inks, stamps, paper and die cut shapes. All supplies will be provided for this class. Advanced Stamping 6:45 pm in the Craft Room. You must register for the class. In this class you will make three cards and learn some new fun techniques. Please bring your basic stamping kit with you. INCLUSION SUPPORT: The Arc of Freeborn County provides inclusion facilitators for children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in parks and recreation programs. Registration for these programs is done through Parks and Recreation. After registering, contact Parks and Recreation so that we may discuss needs/accommodations for yourself or your child. We require a minimum of two weeks’ notice for a successful inclusion. Albert Lea Senior Citizen Center The Albert Lea Senior Center is located in the Skyline Plaza on West Main Street. Hours: Monday- 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more info call 373-0704. *Passport to the Parks! Have you taken a tour of your hometown lately? Did you know that Albert Lea has over 40 parks? This summer, challenge your family and others to set foot outdoors and get to know your local parks. Here’s the challenge…head with your family to at least 15 parks this summer and see what they have to offer. Take a picture next to the park sign. When you’ve hit 15, send the pictures to us for a chance to win great prizes from local businesses! Pick up your passport guide at the Parks and Recreation office located at the City Arena or download it online at www.ci.albertlea.mn.us. When: May 1st - August 31st Fee: Free to participate! Benefits: quality time with family and friends and a new appreciation for your local parks! Send pictures to [email protected] or mail to: Albert Lea Parks & Recreation Attn: Jenny 221 E. Clark Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 Volunteer Parks and Recreation Opportunities Consider giving your time and talents through volunteering with the Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Department. Throughout the year, we host many special events that require the assistance of volunteers. Individuals, businesses and social groups are encouraged to call and find out how to take part. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Jenny Davis at 377-4370 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Volunteer opportunities are open to: • Individuals (children under 14 with supervision of an adult chaperone) • Church groups • School clubs and school community service hour requirements • Scout groups • Local businesses and employee groups • Social clubs (mom's groups, single groups, etc.) • Community organizations • Anyone with an interest in volunteering Park and Rec Fun Guide Page 5 SUMMER DAY CAMPS When: Wednesday, August 5 Time: Drop-off kids Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and pick-up next day at 9:00 a.m. Where: Drop-off at Brookside Boat Landing Boat House/Pick-up is at Edgewater Park; we will be spending the night at Edgewater (near the cottage) Fee: $10 in town $15 out of town (includes meals) Tennis Camp Why not take a swing at tennis this summer? All that’s needed is a pair of sneakers and the willingness to learn and have fun! Tennis skills will be taught through a variety of games, relays and drills. Tennis will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at ALHS Tennis courts. Rackets are provided. Make sure to bring drinking water for your athlete. Session 1: June 9-June 25 Session 2: July 7-July 23 9:00-9:50 a.m. 6-8 years 10:00-10:50 a.m. 9-11 years 11:00-11:50 a.m. 12-14 years Fee: $15/session in-town $20/session out of town Tiny Tigers Tot Lot Ages 4-6 years Young children will be introduced to new and exciting games, crafts, nature, a variety of sports and an opportunity to make new friends! Snacks will be provided. Session 1: June 15-19 Session 2: August 3-7 Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Valley Park Fee: $15 in town $20 out of town Dance Team Camp Ages 7-11 years Practice High Kick and a variety of Jazz dance skills, dance routines and many other fun activities! Bring tennis shoes and water for your athlete. On the last day there will be an informal performance for family and friends! Session 1: July 6-10 Hayek Park 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Hawthorne Park 1:00-3:00 p.m. Session 2: July 20-24 Lakeview Park 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Academy Park 1:00-3:00 p.m. Fee: $25 in town $30 out of town Artsy Craftsy Camp Ages 7-13 years Use your imagination and create something fabulous! Each day we will construct many different masterpieces! Come prepared to have fun and make a mess! Youth Pickleball Clinic Pickleball is a cross between badminton, tennis and ping pong. It is played on a court ¼ the size of a tennis court and uses a paddle and a whiffle ball. To see how the sport is played go to www.pickleball.com. Equipment will be provided. Make sure to bring drinking water for your athlete. The Pickleball courts are located next to the Aquatic Center. Session 1: June 15-17 Session 2: August 10-12 10:00-10:50 am 8-10 years 11:00-11:50 am 11-13 years Fee: $15/session in-town; $20/session out of town Dance Tots Ages 4-6 years Learn basic High Kick and Jazz dance skills, dance routines and many other fun activities! Bring tennis shoes and water for your athlete. On the last day there will be an informal performance for family and friends! Session 1: June 22-26 Southwest Park 1:30-3:00 p.m. Session 2: July 13-17 Lakeview Park 10:00-11:30 a.m. Fee: $15 in town $20 out of town When: July 28-30 Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Where: Edgewater Park Cottage Fee: $20 in town $25 out of town Kids-Only Camp Out Ages 7-13 Grab your friends and head outdoors where we’ll be camping out at beautiful Edgewater Park! Come and enjoy canoeing, scavenger hunts, games, a guided night hike and many more camp activities. We’ll also be making lunch, supper and breakfast the next morning over the campfire! Items to bring will be handed out when you register. Some tents will be available, but if you have your own we encourage you to bring it. We will be canoeing from Brookside Boat Landing to Edgewater Park. Get out and enjoy the lakes! Camp-out is sponsored by Parks and Recreation and ISD #241 Environmental Learning Center. Backyard Camp Ages 7-13 years Bean Bag Toss, Capture the Flag, Kickball, Relay races, Scavenger hunts, Tag games and Wiffleball. Sound like fun? Come and be a part of our backyard crew as we learn classic games that keep kids busy and happy! Lots of running and jumping so dress for active play each day. Please bring a healthy snack and water for your child. One last hurrah before school! When: August 18-20 Where: Edgewater Park Cottage Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fee: $10 in town $15 out of town Farm Camp Minnesota Farm Camp Minnesota is a fun place for Minnesota Youth to get together and learn about modern agriculture. Their purpose is to provide a fun, educational experience for campers to learn about modern agriculture and to understand how and where their food is produced. Farm Camp Minnesota is a one day event held at Farmamerica near Waseca, MN. Each camper participates in seven different breakout sessions where they get hands on experience learning about Corn, Soybeans, Swine, Dairy, Beef, Poultry, and Tractors and Farm Equipment. When: Monday, August 10th Time: Bus leaves City Arena at 8:00 a.m. and will return approx. 4:00 p.m. - Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Farmamerica (west of Waseca, MN) Fee: $20 per child (includes lunch and snack, tshirt and other goodies) *After June 12th fee increases to $25.00 Registration deadline is 7/24/15; space is limited. *PHOTO POLICY: The City of Albert Lea may photograph participants in programs and special events or people in parks or on park property and use these images in City materials to promote activities, events and facilities. Images also may be used by media representatives to illustrate coverage of events, programs and facilities of City public parks and recreation program. The photos are not made available for commercial/private sector marketing and advertising, endorsement, trade or sales. Park and Rec Fun Guide Page 6 AQUATIC CENTER Aquatic Center opens June 6, 2015 Mon.-Fri. 1:00-5:00 p.m. Daytime Swim & 6:30-8:00 p.m. Nighttime Swim Sat. & Sun. 1:00-7:00 p.m. 507-373-3328 Time: 9:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m. OR 5:50-6:20 p.m. Where: Albert Lea Aquatic Center Fee: $20 in town $25 out of town (includes 1 adult and 1 child) Daily Admission: Children 2 and under $1.25 Everyone $3.50 Non-swimmer $2.50 Nighttime Admission: Everyone $2.00 2 and under $1.00 Family Pass: $110.00 plus tax (2 adults, 2 children living in the same household) ($20 plus tax for each individual family member living in the same household) Individual Pass: $60 plus tax Caretaker Pass: $30 plus tax (must be a babysitter/nanny/PCA) NO REFUNDS - NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AT THE AQUATIC CENTER Fee: $30/session in town $35/session out of town You may register for ONE session and must finish the session before registering for another. Levels 1 through 7 and Aqua Tots are offered at times listed below; you may check the level descriptions when you register. Please register online at www.ci.albertlea.mn.us or at the City Arena. You may NOT register at the Aquatic Center. Nothing can replace close adult supervision when using the Aquatic Center. All children 6 years and under must be supervised by a paid adult swimmer. Adult must be within arm’s reach of the child at all times. Two Dollar Tuesdays Bring your whole family out to the Albert Lea Aquatic Center on Tuesdays for a special rate. Each person only pays $2.00 (includes tax) to enter the aquatic facility. Children 2 and under are $1.00 (tax included). Grandparents Day Opa and Oma, bring your little cuties out for some fun in the sun! One free Grandparent admission with one paid swimmer on Mondays throughout the summer. Lap Swim The Aquatic Center is open for lap swim! Enjoy your lunch break in the cool, cool, water! When: Monday-Friday Time: 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Fee: $2.00 per person Pool Crashers (Ages 13-18 years only) The Albert Lea Aquatic Center is reserved just for you and your friends! Come out and enjoy the warm weather, your friends and music. Concession stand will be open. When: Saturdays, June 13, July 11 Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m. Where: Albert Lea Aquatic Center Fee: $1.00 per person Splash With Me Ages 6 months-3 years Come and enjoy open playtime at the Aquatic Center. Let your child splash around and use our water toys. Come as often as you want, although 8 meetings are scheduled! What a great way to introduce them to the water. An adult must accompany child in the water. Additional staff is available to assist those with special needs. Swim diapers are required. When: Tuesdays, June 16-August 4 SWIM LESSONS Aqua Tots must be 3 & 4 year olds; children must be 5 years old to start level 1. Lesson Dates & Times: (maximum 10 per class) Session 1 June 15-June 26 LEVEL: Aqua Tots, Level 1, 2 and 3 9:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m.-10:55 a.m. 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. 5:50 p.m.-6:20 p.m. LEVEL: Level 4, 5, 6 and 7 9:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 10:35 a.m.-11:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.-5:55 p.m. Session 2 July 6-July 17 LEVEL: Aqua Tots, Level 1, 2 and 3 9:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m.-10:55 a.m. 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. 5:50 p.m.-6:20 p.m. LEVEL: Level 4, 5, 6 and 7 9:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 10:35 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 5:15 p.m.-5:55 p.m. Session 3 July 27-August 7 LEVEL: Aqua Tots, Level 1, 2 and 3 9:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m. 10:25 a.m.-10:55 a.m. 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m. 5:50 p.m.-6:20 p.m. LEVEL: Level 4, 5, 6 and 7 9:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 10:35 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 5:15 p.m.-5:55 p.m. Adult Swim Lessons Session 2 July 6-July 17 5:15 p.m.-5:55 p.m.-Beginning levels $40/in town $45/ out of town Private Lessons* Private swim lessons are available for individuals. 5-30 minutes sessions - $100.00 per individual 5-30 minutes sessions - $150.00 for two individuals (if in same level) *Pool managers will contact individuals to schedule a time that works best for both students and instructors. For more information or to fill out a private lessons request form, contact Parks and Recreation at 377-4370. Water Aerobics Ages 14-Adult Jump right in-the water’s great! In this fun class we will use noodles, aquatic gloves and barbell floaters. There will be NO class scheduled during Fair Week. When: June 7-August 16 *some dates subject to change* Time: Mon and Wed 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Sun and Wed 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Where: Albert Lea Aquatic Center Fee: $40 in town $45 out of town Play Day at the Pool Kids and families come and enjoy a fun-filled day at the Albert Lea Aquatic Center! Power 96 will be broadcasting LIVE. We’ll play lots of games with the kids and little kids; and you’ll have a chance to win awesome prize packages! When: Friday, July 10 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. (pool stays open until 5:00 p.m.) Where: Albert Lea Aquatic Center Fee: Just your admission into the Aquatic Center $3.50-Everyone $1.25-children 2 and under $2.50-non-swimmer 9th Annual Doggie Dip Bring your puppy dog out for some well-deserved fun in the sun! The Albert Lea Aquatic Center will be open for dogs and their “humans” to go swimming. Dogs must have proof of current vaccinations. Human companions will take full responsibility for their pups. This includes proper disposal of doggie doo doo, controlling their dog and addressing inappropriate or aggressive behavior. Chemicals will be adjusted for the “different breed of swimmer.” *We will be collecting donations for the Humane Society of Freeborn County. Items such as dog/cat food, toys, treats, and blankets are appreciated. For a complete listing check out their website at www.hsffc.org TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Date: TBA Fee: $4.00 (includes 2 human companions) $1.00 for each additional human NO POOL PASSES Pool Rental The Albert Lea Aquatic Center is available on a limited basis for group gatherings. Fees include cost of supervision and lifeguards. For more information on pricing or to schedule a group contact Jenny Davis at 377-4370 or [email protected] or check out our group rental form online at www.ci.albertlea.mn.us and search under Parks and Recreation/Aquatic Center.
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