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City of St. Johns
2015 Youth Summer Recreational Programs (Updated: 6/5/15)
When selecting the appropriate grade please use the grade your child will be entering in the fall of 2015.
Weekly Trips to Sleepy Hollow State Park
Camps running in afternoon June 15-July 30 will have a planned field
trip every Wednesday to Sleepy Hollow State Park. Activities are
dependent on the camps theme, but include hiking, geocaching, and
archery. The Blue Bus will pick children up and drop them off at the
Main Pavilion. Camps will run 12:50 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. on those days.
Parents will be required to fill out a youth ride registration form
when registering their child for afternoon camps. All camp fees
include bus travel.
Soccer Camp
Our four-day camp will focus on teaching the fundamentals of soccer
in a non-competitive atmosphere. The group will be divided into
teams and scrimmage at the end of each session. All players are
required to wear shin guards. Must have a minimum of 8 and max of
18 per class time.
When: M-TH June 15-18
Where: East of Main Softball Field Next to Morton St.
Grades:
2nd/3rd 9:30 a.m.-10:15 am
K/1st
10:30 a.m.–11:15 am
Deadline for registration: June 11, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $10.00; $13.00 for nonresident
Nature Day Camp
Your children can spend 4 days enjoying nature, crafts and games with
other kids their own age. The camp will concentrate on activities
related to nature and environment. Space is limited to the first 18
children. Must have a minimum of 8 and max of 18 per
class time.
When: M-TH June 15–18
Where: Main Pavilion @ City Park
Grades: K-3rd
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Wednesday 12:50 p.m.-4:15 p.m.)
Deadline for registration: June 11, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $21.00; $27.00 for nonresident
Parent Toddler Activity Class
These classes will focus on parent-child interaction in a group setting.
Kids aged 3 to 5 years old will be exposed to the skills of soccer, track
& field, t-ball, and golf (snacks will be provided each week).
Recreation Department Staff will facilitate the program while the child
and parent practice the weekly activity.
Session I: Tues/Thurs, June 16, 18, 23 and 25
Session II: Tues/Thurs, July 7, 9, 14 and 16
Where: Grassy area by corner of Morton St and Park St
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Deadline: June 11 and July 2, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $11.00; $16 for nonresident
T-ball
Co-ed tee ball games will be played at the main softball field in the
City park on Thursdays 9:00 and/or 10:00 a.m. (Depending on
number of kids registering) Season will end with a game during
National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Parents or
volunteers coach the teams. Leagues are designed for FUN in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Volunteer coaches are a must for program to
take place. GAMES CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN WILL NOT BE
MADE UP. Each child will receive a t-shirt.
When: Thursdays, July 2 - July 30, Tuesday, August 4 –
Where: Main Softball Field @ City Park
Grades: Pre K-2nd
Deadline for registration: June 12, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $10.00; $13.00 for nonresident
*NEW* Gymnastic Camp
This camp is for boys and girls that would like to have fun and learn
basic gymnastic skills! We will work on strength, flexibility, and
control, through tricks that are appropriate for each student skill level.
Registration limits 8 min –12 max participants.
Session I: M-TH June 22-25
Grades/Times: K-3rd 9:45-10:30 a.m.
4th-8th 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Session II: M-TH July 20 - 23
Grades/Times: 4th-8th 9:45-10:30 a.m.
K-3rd 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Where: St Johns Railroad Depot (Across from Briggs Library)
Deadline for registration: June 18 and July 16, 2015
Program Fee: City residents $40.00, $45.00 for nonresident
Kids Power Camp Week
Kids Power Karate is for kids in K-7th grade and offers traditional
martial arts training with an emphasis on self-defense, physical fitness,
conflict resolution, team work, discipline and anti- kidnapping
techniques. Specifically designed for children and teaches prevention
first. It does not promote active aggressiveness. This is an introductory
program to traditional Tang Soo Do. Wear loose fitting clothes.
Registration limits 5 min –30 max participants.
Session 1: M-F June 22 - 26
Session 2: M-F July 20-24
Where: PKSA Karate School 320 N. Clinton Ave
Grades: K-7th
Time: 10:45 – 11:30am
Deadline for registration: June 18 and July 16, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $40, $45 nonresident
Afternoon Sport and Activity Camp
This four day camp is overflowing with pure outdoor fun. Your child
will participate in different sporting activities, nature topics/hikes and
crafts daily. An afternoon snack will be provided. Session I and II
will be different so feel free to sign up your child for both. Participants
must provide their own tennis racket, swim wear, and towel. Must
have a minimum of 8 and max of 18 per class time.
Session I: M-TH June 22 – 25
Session II: M-TH July 20-23
Where: Main pavilion @ City Park
Grades: 1-5th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Wednesday 12:50 p.m.-4:20 p.m.)
Deadline for registration: June 18 and July 16, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $32.50; $35 nonresident
Morning Sport and Activity Camp
This four day camp is full of a variety of sports and activities. Your
child will get lessons on the fundamentals of tennis, basketball, and
soccer. Other fun activities and games include dodge ball, kickball,
track and field events, water balloons, board games, arts and crafts,
races, hikes, stories, marbles, horseshoes and sand beach ball. One
snack per day will be provided. Session I and II will be different so
feel free to sign up your child for both. Participants must provide their
own tennis racket. Must have a minimum of 8 and max of 18 per class
time.
Session I: M-TH July 6 – 9
Session II: M-TH July 13-16
Where: Main pavilion @ City Park
Grades: 1-5th
Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Deadline for registration: July 2 and July 9, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $25; $27.50 nonresident
Printed: 6/5/2015
Dinosaur Adventure Camp
Explore the world of dinosaurs as campers become junior
paleontologists. Camp Staff will lead discovery of the latest in
dinosaur knowledge plus create crafts, play games and unearth fossils.
The last day will include a dinosaur dig. This camp is sure to be
DINOmite. Must have a minimum of 8 and max of 18 per class time.
When: M-TH July 6-9
Where: Main pavilion @ City Park
Grades: K-3rd
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Wednesday 12:50 p.m.-4:15 p.m.)
Deadline for registration: July 2, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $21.00; $27.00 for nonresident
Outdoor Explorers Camp
This camp is filled with exciting outdoor activities like orienteering,
outdoor survival, hiking and using maps and compasses. Don’t be lost
in the woods, find your compass and make your way to register for
this camp. Space is limited to the first 18 children. Must have a
minimum of 8 children for the camp to run.
When: M-TH July 13-16
Where: Main Pavilion @ City Park
Grades: K-3rd
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Wednesday 12:50 p.m.-4:15 p.m.)
Deadline for registration: July 9, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $21.00; $27.00 for nonresident
Basketball Camp
Improve your basketball skills by participating this summer in our
four-day basketball camp. FUNdamentals will be emphasized.
Shooting, passing, dribbling and playing defense will all be covered in
a non-competitive fun environment. Must have a minimum of 8 and
maximum of 18 per class time.
When: M-TH July 27- 30
Where: Basketball Courts next to the band shell @ City Park
Grades/Time: 2nd/3rd 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m..
K/1st 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Deadline for registration: July 23, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $10.00; $13.00 for nonresident
Youth Flag Football
Bring your friends to the park and enjoy a fun game of flag football.
This non-contact program for boys and girls will help kids enjoy the
game regardless of their size or skill level. Individual fun can be
expected but teamwork will be emphasized. Teams will be put
together based on the kids present. Must have a minimum of 8 and
max of 18 per class time.
When: M-TH July 27- 30
Where: East of Main Softball Field Next to Morton St.
Grades: 1st-5th
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Deadline for registration: July 23, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $10.00; $13.00 for nonresident
Science Adventurer Camp
Discover the unknown by learning the secrets and skills of different
scientist’s professions. Kids will learn about the different types of
scientists by playing games, making crafts, performing experiments.
Must have a minimum of 8 and maximum of 18 per class time.
When: M-TH July 27- 30
Where: Main pavilion @ City Park
Grades: 1st-5th
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Wednesday 12:50 p.m.-4:15 p.m.)
Deadline for registration: July 23, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $21; $27 for nonresident
Youth Tennis
Youth tennis lessons are offered for grades K-Adult.. The
fundamentals of tennis with an emphasis on fun and sportsmanship
will be taught. Children are asked to supply their own racket, a new
can of tennis balls and to wear proper shoes. There is a limit of 12
children per age group per session.
When: M-TH August 3-6
Where: Tennis Courts next to the band shell @ City Park
Grades/Times: Grades 6-adult
8:00- 8:50 a.m.
Grades 3-5
9:00- 9:50 a.m.
Grades K-2
10:00-10:50 a.m.
Grades K-2
11:00-11:50 a.m.
Deadline to register: July 29, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $10.00; $14.00 for nonresident
Youth Volleyball Camp
This camp will introduce participants to the fundamentals of passing,
serving, setting and hitting. Basic court movements will also be
covered. Class is designed to be a basic introduction to the concepts of
volleyball in a fun and learning environment.
When: M-TH August 3-6
Where: Middle School Gym (tentative)
Grades/Times: K-2nd 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
3rd-6th 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Deadline for registration: July 29, 2015
Program Fee: City resident $10.00; $13 for non-resident
Program Information
Scan the barcode and you will be sent to the
City of St. Johns Youth Programs Main Page.
The most up to date information will be
posted on the website.
If you have any questions regarding the
summer programs contact the recreation department at 224-8944 ext
228, email [email protected], visit the website:
http://cityofstjohnsmi.com/Departments/ParksandRecreation/
YouthPrograms.aspx, or follow us on Facebook (St Johns Recreation).
For Park Pavilion rental, please dial extension 0.
St. Johns Community Spray Park Update:
The Spray Park is scheduled to open in summer of 2015. We would
like to thank all the businesses and individuals that have donated to the
project so far. Your generosity has been helpful in getting us to the
where we are today. Last fall Superior Play and Michigan Recreation
Construction worked on getting the underground infrastructure and
concrete surface in. This past December the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources awarded the City of St. Johns a grant to make
improvements in the City Park. Some of these improvements include
shade structures and sidewalks for the spray park area. These two
items are significant in getting the spray park open this summer. The
Grand Opening date will be announced later this spring.
Although much has been done, we are still in need of donation in
order to get all of our aboveground features installed. You can help by
donating to the spray park fund. We have many donor levels to choose
from. No donation is too small or too large. For additional information
or to donate to the spray park please contact Bill in the Recreation
Department at 224-8944 ext. 227.
Up Coming Events:
• Summer Camps and Swim Lessons Begin June 15th.
• Walking in Our Community Walk on July 11th from 9-10 a.m. at the
St. Johns Train Depot.
• National Night Out on August 4 from 6-8pm located on the corner
of Sturgis and Business 27. Free food, games, and bounce houses.
Printed: 6/5/2015
Printed: 6/5/2015
City of St. Johns
2015 Registration Form for all Youth Summer Activities
Make Checks Payable and Mail to: City of St. Johns P.O. Box 477 St. Johns, MI 48879
For questions or comments please email [email protected], call the Recreation Department at 224-8944 ext 228 or visit the website
http://cityofstjohnsmi.com/Departments/ParksandRecreation/YouthPrograms.aspx- the most up to date info will be posted on the website.
Parent/ Guardian Name _________________________________E-mail Address_______________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip
Primary Phone__________________________________________________ Alternate Phone___________________________________________________________________
I would like to coach for the following youth program (T-ball only). _______________________________________________________
I recognize that my participation in sporting activities and athletic competition subjects me to certain risks of physical injury. I hereby assume
this risk as my own and all responsibility for any such injuries as they relate to said participation in sports/recreational activities on City
property or properties used for City recreational activities. By signing this document I agree to waive any rights or claims I may have for
damages arising from injuries I may receive while participating in recreational events sponsored or supported by the City of St. Johns and/or
the St. Johns Recreation Department. I hold harmless the City of St. Johns and any of its employees or agents from all such claims, lawsuits,
actions and/or damages. I grant to City of St. Johns, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs of me and my property in
connection with the program listed below. I authorize City of St. Johns, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in
print and/or electronically without names.
Parent/Guardian Signature____________________________________________ Date_______________________
Please fill out ALL information below – if there is only one session for what you are signing up for just
put session one. Make sure you write a shirt size for T-ball only.
Participant’s Name
Activity
Session
Grade/
Time Swim Level
T-ball Shirt
Size
Program Fee
Total Fee $______________
Printed: 6/5/2015