GENERAL INFORMATION, Page 1
FALL, WINTER
& SPRING PROGRAMS
(Logo
Park & Rec)
(Logo Rising Star)
2006
2007
This city
government department provides services to the public in 11 subdivisions
including: Parks, Recreation, Forestry,
Zoo, Municipal Golf Course,
Parks,
Recreation & Forestry Office
.882-6260
Director, Roger Adams
Recreation Superintendent, Terry Kelly
Parks and Forestry Superintendent, Terry
Jorgenson
Fax
Number
882-5204
source for online registrations.
Information
Line
.882-5219
The Park & Rec Department has an
information line which gives all updated
weather-related announcements along with other
current events.
Park
Maintenance Shop (Highway 20 and
Municipal
Golf Course (
Golf Superintendent/Maintenance, Bill
Anderson
882-6263
Clubhouse Mgrs., Jerry Denman / Don
Miller.
882-6262
(
Zoo Superintendent, Dan Miller
Cemetery Superintendent, Tom Weeks
Ice
Arena (
Chairperson, Greg Solum John Tangren
George Heller, City Council Liaison Howard Sogn
Cindy Olson Jean Doyen Dennis Murphy
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department reserves the right to change dates, times, locations and fees found in this brochure.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Page 2
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is
always looking for qualified individuals to share their special talents
(hobbies, skills, etc.). Referees are in
constant demand for basketball and volleyball.
If you have skills that you would like to share, contact the Department
at 882-6260.
The City Auditorium, Ice Arena, meeting rooms and
other Parks, Recreation & Forestry facilities are available for rent. For further information, call the Parks,
Recreation & Forestry office at 882-6260.
The City of
(channels
2/3). The Parks, Recreation &
Forestry Department uses this channel for periodic program information
announcements, cancellations and family information.
Equal opportunity to participate in and
benefit from programs and facilities of the Watertown Parks, Recreation &
Forestry Department is available to all individuals without regard to their
race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap. Complaints of discrimination should be sent
to the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, PO Box 910,
Watertown, SD 57201-0910 or the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department,
445 East Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501.
It is the policy of the
The City of
The Watertown Parks,
Recreation & Forestry Department does not carry medical or accident
insurance for the participants of our programs.
The cost of doing so would be so high that fees charged for programs
would become prohibitive. We suggest
that you review your familys personal health insurance plan to be sure that it
provides you with sufficient coverage.
We also suggest that you check with your
family physician before participating in any Parks, Recreation & Forestry
programs that require physical exertion.
If your physician should discover some factors that could limit you
physically, please consider them when registering for programs.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Page 3
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department
operates and maintains a 27-hole grass green course.
Clubhouse Closing: October 15
Course Closing: After first holding frost
Spring Opening: Early April (weather permitting)
The Park and Rec Department operates and maintains a
skate park facility located at the
4:008:00 p.m.
(September) seven days a week (hours subject to change)
4:007:00 p.m.
(October) seven days a week (hours
subject to change)
Wednesdays 4:00 5:30 p.m. BMX bikes only
*
**All
skaters are required to have a signed waiver on file in order to participate.
***Helmet
use is mandatory while skating.
Knee, elbow and wrist pads are
strongly encouraged.
Municipal cemetery, located on
7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., November 1 March 31
Derby Downs is a facility located at the junction of
As of January 1, 2005, the Park and Rec
Department took over the operation of Derby Downs, including both the clubhouse
and rodeo grounds. We have implemented a
few changes that took effect January 1.
·
Reservations can
be made by calling our main office at (605) 882-6260.
·
Reservations can
only be made for the fiscal year in which you are calling.
·
The fee to
reserve the facility if $10.00 per day and requires a $50.00 damage/security
deposit.
·
No reservations
will be allowed in the months of December March.
·
You may view the
availability of rental dates at our online registration center (www.watertownparkandrec.com).
GENERAL INFORMATION, Page 4
All programs offered by the Parks, Recreation &
Forestry give you the ability to register online. Dont stand in long lines when you can
register online for your favorite classes and activities anytime, day or night,
from your home or office computer.
Register online by going to our website: www.watertownparkandrec.com.
Online registrations will begin on August 29th
for all Fall, Winter & Spring programs.
Single Night Walk-In Registrations:
·
Girls Volleyball August
31, 5:30 6:30 p.m. City Auditorium Conference Room
·
Flag Football August
31, 5:30 6:30 p.m. City Auditorium Conference Room
·
Rookie / Jr.Arrow B-Ball October 26, 5:00 6:30 p.m. City Auditorium Conference
Room
·
Boys Basketball October
26, 5:00 6:30 p.m. City
Auditorium Conference Room
·
Girls Indoor Soccer October
26, 5:00 6:30 p.m. City
Auditorium Conference Room
·
Girls Basketball January
11, 5:30 6:30 p.m. City
Auditorium Conference Room
·
Boys Indoor Soccer January
11, 5:30 6:30 p.m. City
Auditorium Conference Room
Walk-in Registrations:
You may register for all other
programs, not listed above, by coming to our main office at 125 South
Broadway. You may call to ask for
availability. The Park & Rec number
is 882-6260.
·
No registrations taken by phone.
·
All spots are based on first-come, first-served.
·
All fees must be paid prior to participating.
·
All registrations based on current age and grade.
·
Please mark your calendars for dates of programs, as no other
notification will be given.
MENS FALL LEAGUE (Refereed)
Divisions A-D
(A & B Leagues two officials per game)
(C & D Leagues one official per game)
Mondays B & D League, Wednesdays A &
C League, Thursdays overflow games
Fee:
$325.00 A & B Leagues
$275.00 C & D Leagues
Seven week round-robin plus season-end
tournament
Team registration deadline: September 22
Team Captains Meeting: September 28, 6:00 p.m.
League play:
October 2 December 6
MENS WINTER LEAGUE
(Refereed)
Divisions A-D
(A & B Leagues two officials per game)
(C & D Leagues one official per game)
Mondays B & D League, Wednesdays A &
C League, Thursdays overflow games
Fee:
$325.00 A & B Leagues
$275.00 C & D Leagues
Seven week round-robin plus season-end
tournament
Team registration deadline: January 8, 2007
Team Captains Meeting: January 11, 6:00 p.m.
League play:
January 15 March 14, 2007
WOMENS FALL LEAGUE
(Refereed)
(One official per game)
Fee:
$250.00
Six week league plus season-end tournament
Team registration deadline: October 2
Team Captains Meeting: October 5, 6:00 p.m.
League play: October 12 December 7
WOMENS WINTER LEAGUE
(Refereed)
(One official per game)
Fee:
$250.00
Six week league plus season-end tournament
Team registration deadline: January 8, 2007
Team Captains Meeting: January 11, 7:00 p.m.
League play:
January 18 March 8, 2007
Sunday
nights
Fee: $100.00
Seven
week round-robin league
Team
registration deadline: October 27
League
play: November 5 December 17
Sunday
nights
Fee: $100.00
Seven
week round-robin league
Team
registration deadline: October 27
League
play: November 5 December 17
Sunday
nights
Fee: $100.00
Seven
week round-robin league
Team
registration deadline: January 26
League
play: February 4 March 18, 2007
The City Auditorium is open for drop-in volleyball play each Sunday afternoon. Players and teams are welcome to participate.
Fee: $1.00 per player
Location: City Auditorium
Sundays,
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
October
29 December 17
January
28 March 18, 2007
Beginning group adult lessons are offered for five
weeks. This is an excellent way to brush
up on skills, or learn new ones, for a preseason warm-up. Bring your three wood and five iron to first
class. Call 882-6260 to register.
Fee:
$30.00
Location: City Auditorium
Tuesdays, 5:00, 6:00, or 7:00 p.m.
March 20 April 17, 2007
Register before Friday, March 16 at
the Parks, Recreation & Forestry office.
(Space is limited.)
Archery Club meets every Thursday evening in the
basement of the City Auditorium. League
and open shooting are held each Thursday evening, December through March. For more information contact Skip
Meisenheimer at 886-5891 or 886-9537.
Come join the many people who enjoy walking in the City
Auditorium Gym. This program is designed
to get people of all ages motivated to walk.
Walking is one of the most efficient forms of exercise that you can
safely do throughout your entire lifetime.
No need to worry about slippery sidewalks or dangerous
intersections. All registered walkers,
who reach 100 miles, will receive a Walk & Talk Club t-shirt.
Fee:
Free
Location: City Auditorium
Monday Friday 8:00 11:00 a.m.
Monday Thursday 2:00 3:30 p.m.
(Days and times subject to change)
September April
A six-week program open to high school students
through adults with no previous experience with clay. Participants enrolling in any advanced wheel throwing
class or Clay and the Garden should take this class prior to enrolling in
advanced classes. Students will learn
basic skills related to clay including wedging, use of tools and equipment, and
glazing. Projects will be made using
handbuilding techniques with one color of stoneware clay. All supplies and materials provided,
including up to 11 lbs. of clay.
Sessions 1-5 will be used for construction and session 6 will be used
for glazing. Class limited to 10
students (minimum of 5).
Fee:
$30.00
Location: City Auditorium basement
Session 1: Weekly on Mondays, 6:00 8:00 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 (construction)
Glazing:
Monday, Nov. 20
Registration:
Location: City Auditorium basement
Session 2: Weekly on Tuesdays, Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7,
14 (construction) Glazing: Nov. 21
Group 1: Daytime class
9:00 11:00 a.m.
Group 2: Evening class
7:00 9:00 p.m.
Registration:
WHEEL THROWING I: A five-week program open to students in grade 6
(with one previous summer youth pottery class, as experience) through adult
(with one beginning clay class as experience).
Each class is limited to five participants with each student working on
an electric wheel. No previous wheel
throwing experience is required.
Participants will concentrate on centering, opening, forming small
cylinder shapes and trimming. All
supplies and materials provided, including up to 11 lbs. of clay. Sessions 1-4 will be used for construction
and session 5 will be used for glazing.
Class limited to five students.
WHEEL
THROWING II: A five-week program
open to students in grade 6 through adult.
Previous wheel throwing experience is required for this class. Participants will work on refining their
skills and forming new shapes using the pottery wheel. All supplies and materials provided,
including up to 25 lbs. of clay.
Sessions
1-4
will be used for construction and session 5 will be used for glazing. Class limited to five students.
Fee: Wheel
I $30.00
/ Wheel II $35.00
Location: City Auditorium basement
Session 3:
Group 1: Weekly on Tuesdays, 4:00 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14 (wheel throwing)
Glazing:
Nov. 21
Group 2: Daily, 4:00 5:30 p.m. May 21-24, 2007
Glazing:
Thursday, May 31, 2007
POTTERY, Page 9
A six-week program open to high school
students through adults with one previous class in pottery required. Students will use their previous knowledge
and experience with clay to design objects for use outdoors in the garden, i.e.
bird houses, baths, stepping stones, planters, garden markers, and small
fountains. Students with wheel throwing
experience may use the wheels for separate or combination projects. All supplies and materials provided,
including up to 25 lbs. of clay.
Sessions 1-5 will be used for construction and session 6 will be used
for glazing. Class limited to 8 students
(minimum of 5).
Fee:
$40.00
Location: City Auditorium basement
Session 4: Daily, 7:00 9:00 p.m. May 21 25, 2007 (construction)
Glazing: Thursday, May 31, 2007.
NEW in 2006 FAMILY FUN
WITH CLAY
A beginning class designed for adults and kids
working together, as one, on several clay projects. The class requires that a parent, guardian or
grandparent be present during each class with each
child. The minimum age for the child is
five years old (kindergarten). No
previous experience with clay is required for this class.
Fee:
$30.00 for one adult and one child combination
(One additional child with
an adult/child combination will cost an additional $15.00 = $45.00 total)
Location: City Auditorium basement
Session 5: Monday Wednesday, November 27, 28, 29 4:00 5:30 p.m.
Glazing: Thursday, December 7 4:00 5:30 p.m.
TO BE ARRANGED POTTERY
WORKSHOPS for children five years old through adults:
Call the coordinator, Laura Dahle, 886-9047,
or the Park & Rec Office, 882-6260, to arrange for special classes. Ideal for scouts, home school students, 4-H
and other groups of interested children and adults. Design a class around your needs. A minimum of five participants is required to
schedule a workshop.
Occasionally
open gyms will be cancelled due to other facility usage.
Open
gym at the City Auditorium is for all ages.
The fee schedule is as follows:
Youth grades 12 and below Free
Adult $1.00
*Season
passes are available for $25.00 to cover all Open Gym times at the City
Auditorium.
Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Session 2: January 3 March 30
Monday Friday 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
A 6-week instructional program for youth in Grades 2
and above. Equipment is provided. Fundamentals of shooting along with animal
targets and balloon shoots.
Fee:
$15.00
Instructor: Skip Meisenheimer
Location: City Auditorium basement
Dates: Thursdays, 4:15-5:00 p.m., November 2 December
14 (no class Nov. 23)
Registration: Before Friday, October 20, Parks, Recreation
& Forestry office, City Auditorium
The Dakota Sportsman, Inc. and the
Fee:
FREE
Location: Shores of Kampeska Lodge
Sunday, February 18, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration: On site, 12:30-1:00 p.m.
A six week program for pre-school aged children ages
two through five years of age. Parents
are invited to bring children under two, but they will not take part in planned
programming. Free play and planned
activities, including: story time,
crafts, games, music, tumbling, movies, etc., will be scheduled to help promote
emotional intellectual, social and physical growth. Reminder:
Please bring your own snack and drink to each class. Parent or guardian must supervise children
under their care at all times. Up to
three children maximum for each parent or guardian. Excellent opportunity for youth and parent
group interaction. Maximum of 25
children per session.
Fee:
$20.00 per session/per child
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:00
a.m.
Location: City Auditorium, Multi-purpose room
Session 1: October
31 December 14 (No session on Nov. 21
or Nov. 23)
Session 2: January 9 February 15, 2007
2ND & 3RD
GRADE FLAG FOOTBALL
A program for second and third grade boys is
co-sponsored by the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department and the Boys
and Girls Club, consisting of skills, drills and games. Limit of 30 per time slot.
Fee:
$15.00
September 11 October 19
Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays,
4:00 p.m. (1 session per week)
Registration: Thursday, August 31, 5:30 6:30 p.m. at City
Auditorium or online
Location: Mt. Hope Fields
4TH & 5TH
GRADE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
This program is co-sponsored by the Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Department and the Boys and Girls Club. Boys in 4th and 5th
grades will be assigned to teams and coached by volunteers. Volunteer coaches are needed and can be
trained.
Fee:
$15.00
September 11 October 19
Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays,
5:00 or 5:45 p.m.
Registration: Thursday, August 31, 5:30 6:30 p.m. City
Auditorium or online
Location: Mt. Hope Fields
A recreational, skill-building program for boys and
girls co-sponsored by the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department and the
Boys & Girls Club.
Boys season
information:
Dates: 1st 5th grades November 11 December 16 (no games Nov. 25)
Registration: Thursday, October 26, 5:00 6:30 p.m., City
Auditorium
Fee: $15.00 all grades
Dates: 1st 5th grades January 20 February 17, 2007
Registration: Thursday, January 11, 2007, 5:00 6:30 p.m.,
City Auditorium
Fee:
$15.00 all grades
This is a fast-break basketball program for boys and
girls in the 3rd - 6th grades. This program is sponsored by the Watertown
Park & Rec Department, Boys & Girls Club, and WASK (Watertown Athletic
Services for Kids).
The focus of this program is to create a more
comprehensive, high-speed, competitive based basketball program through league
play, practices and clinics. This
program is endorsed and co-created by the Watertown Arrow varsity coaches to
create a consistent program for
We are still holding our traditional Saturday
program, as well. We encourage parents
to look at which program best fits your childs skills and desires. The Saturday program will truly focus on
building skills and developing fundamentals.
The Junior Arrow / Rookie League is designed to place more time and
emphasis on team play and strategies.
Players may play in both leagues.
If you are unable to attend Saturdays due to traveling basketball,
consider not signing up for the Saturday program, as it affects the team you
are placed on.
All players signing up the Junior Arrow / Rookie
League will receive a game shirt to keep.
Boys and Girls Grades 3 6
(No meeting dates on Nov. 20 or 21, and Dec. 25 - Jan.
2)
Fee: $35/player (includes shirt)
Registration: October 26 from 5:00 6:30 p.m. at City
Auditorium
or online at www.watertownparkandrec.com
Girls in grades three six have the
opportunity to participate in an instructional program that teaches skills,
drills and games. Limit of 30 per time
slot.
Fee:
$15.00
Dates: September 9 October 14
Times: Saturdays
9:00 a.m. beginners (no experience)
10:00 or 11:00 a.m.
intermediates (1-2 years experience)
noon advanced (23 years or more
experience)
Registration: Thursday, August 31, 5:00 6:30 p.m., City
Auditorium
Location: City Auditorium
INDOOR SOCCER GRADES K 5
A
program for boys and girls interested in keeping up soccer skills during the
off-season. An opportunity to work on
ball handling, shooting, passing and defense.
Grades K 1: Program will consist of
skills, drills and games. Program will
focus on the fundamentals of soccer through demonstration and practice of basic
skills. Games are not the focus of this
league, although scrimmages will be held.
Grades 2 3: Program will build on
skills already obtained in Fall / Spring soccer. Program will be half drills and half
scrimmages.
Grades 4 5: Program will consist of
players put on teams and will play games each Saturday. The first
15
minutes of each session will be practice to work on needed areas of the game.
Girls Season Information:
Dates: Nov. 11 Dec. 16 (no
meetings on 11/25)
Times: Sessions begin around 2:00 p.m. and will run
through approximately 5:00 p.m.
Registration: Thursday, October 26 5:00 6:30 p.m. in City Auditorium
conference room
Location: City Auditorium or Boys
& Girls Club
Fee: $15.00
Boys Season Information:
Dates: January 20 February 17, 2007
Times: Sessions begin around 2:00
p.m. and will run through approximately 5:00 p.m.
Registration: Thursday, January 11,
2007 5:30 6:30 p.m.
Location: City Auditorium or Boys
& Girls Club
Fee: $15.00
ICE ARENA
The Ice Arena is an indoor facility designed for hockey and ice skating
that has refrigerated ice. Concessions,
restrooms, bleachers and a warming area are provided. The Ice Arena is available for rentals, i.e.
church groups, service clubs and special interest groups. The rate is $60.00 per hour, 25% discount for
religious, charitable and youth groups.
Call 882-6260 for more information.
The arena is located at
Adult $3.00 $30.00
Youth $2.50 $25.00
Ice Arena
Tuesday ---
Wednesday 7:00 9:00 p.m.
Thursday ---
Friday 6:00 8:00 p.m.
Friday (Rentals) 9:30 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Sunday (Family)* 6:00 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 9:00 p.m.
Sunday (Novice Hockey) 9:15 10:30 p.m.
*Family consists of immediate mother, father, daughter, son combinations
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
A parents association operates the youth hockey programs. Players age as of June 30, 2006.
Termites .6 years & younger
Mites ..7 & 8 years old
Squirts 9 & 10 years old
PeeWees .11 & 12 years old
Bantams ..13 & 14 years old
Varsity 15 19 years old
Eligibility: Players must be attending school and be 19 years of age or younger.
More Information: Larry Brink, 882-3924
ADULT HOCKEY
Adults who wish to participate in League Hockey may participate in a recreational pick-up league.
Fee; Drop-in, $4.00 per night. Season pass holders, $25.00 per league.
Location: Ice Arena
League: Sunday evenings, 9:15 10:30 p.m.
ICE SKATING LESSONS, Page 16
ICE SKATING LESSONS
USFSA skating lessons are offered on
Saturdays for youth 4 years and older.
Two 8-week sessions are offered with lesson times of 30 minutes. Lesson fee does include United States Figure
Skating Basic Skills skate with
Alternate lesson times: Wednesdays during Skating Club time, 4:00 7:00 p.m.
Private lessons are available. (Fees to be set by Skate Club.)
Beginners
Advanced Beginners
Intermediates
Novice Patch
Jumps & Spins
Private Lessons (Fee and time set by instructor)
Location: Ice Arena
Saturdays 9:00 11:00 a.m.
Session I: TBA
Session II: TBA
Watertown Figure Skating Club information: Call Joe Mayfield, 886-1978. .
LIONS CLUB ICE
SHOW
For 57 years, the Watertown Lions have made hundreds and even thousands of young ice skaters very proud with their annual ice show. Children and adults of all ages and skating abilities are encouraged to sign up for the production. Volunteers are also welcome. The sign-up for the 2007 show and a free night of ice skating will be announced at a later date. Questions, contact Becky Morlock-Reeves or Jannelle Olson at 882-1846.
ZOO, Page 17
BRAMBLE PARK ZOO
The zoo is open to
visitors year-round. View over 500
mammals, reptiles and birds from around the world including those native to the
Lake Area Zoological Society memberships allow unlimited
admittance to our zoo as well as free or reduced admission to over 170 other
zoos. For information on memberships,
inquire at the gift shop in the
Daily Admissions
2 and under Free
3-12 years $3.00
13 years & over $5.00
Hours
10:00am-4:00pm daily
SPECIAL EVENTS
KSDR/KS93 CHILI
COOK-OFF (Radio Station logos)
Make plans to attend the 12th annual Chili
Cook-Off at
FEE: $30.00 entry fee for teams Free spectator admission
DATE: Saturday, September 16, 2006
TIME: Free admission 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cook-off
ZOO BOO (Radio
Station logo) (Pepsi logo)
Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with ghouls,
goblins and haunted train rides! Youth
will be able to trick-or-treat, visit ghostly booths, and observe the animals
at the
Power 106.3 at 884-3548.
FEE: 2 & under free
3-12 years $3.00
13 & over $3.00 or membership (membership not valid for youth admission)
DATE: October 28, 2006
TIME:
ZOO, Page 18
BREAKFAST WITH
SANTA (Burger King logo)
Fa la la la la la la la la. Come visit Santa and his animal friends at
December 9th between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Enjoy breakfast, provided by Burger King, in
the
FEE: $2.00 presale (3 and over) or $3.00 at the door
DATE: Saturday, December 9, 2006
TIME:
Registration for these programs is for youth two years and
up. Each of the programs includes a
hands-on approach to animal discovery, activity and interaction with zoo
animals. A minimum of eight participants
is needed to hold each class session.
Deadline to register is one week before each program begins. Participants interested in
Date & Time: Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. or Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $8.00 per program or $25.00 for all four classes
Sounds Around Grr, says the tiger,
Quack, says the duck, Hiss, says the
cockroach? Animals sure do have a lot to say. Come to the Zoo and learn to talk to the
animals in their language. Well oink,
growl, and moo our way through the Zoo as we learn to listen to and mimic the
sounds around us. Oct. 24th @ 10:00am or Oct. 25th
@ 2:00pm
Turtle Power From the mighty
Galapagos tortoise to the shy eastern box turtle, these reptiles have
incredible stories to share. Why do box
turtles cross the road and where do turtles go in the winter? Discover the surprising world of turtles
& tortoises and why they are some of the worlds longest survivors! Oct. 31st @ 10:00am or Nov. 1st
@ 2:00pm
Leader of the Pack Follow the leader through the zoo and learn about our furry canine residents such as wolves, fox, and dogs. Learn about the wolves social structure, how to identify them by name and what is being done to secure their future in the wild.
Nov. 7th @ 10:00am or Nov. 8th @ 2:00pm
Hide and Seek Its a game of hide and seek at the Zoo and its your turn to practice being the seeker! Well meet some masters of disguise up close then look for some animals in the Zoo that like to hide. Discover the role of camouflage and why its sometimes nice to be hidden.
Nov. 14th @ 10:00am or Nov. 15th
@ 2:00pm
ZOO, page 19
OTHER ZOO
PROGRAMS
Claws and Paws On
a scavenger hunt through the zoo, we will look for the marks left behind by
animals as they go about their daily lives. While touring the zoo focusing on
the animals paws and claws, well talk about the various adaptations that
allow them to survive in their natural habitats.
Fee: $8.00 per person
Date: Thursday, September 28th
Time:
Ages: 5 and up
Bear Necessities
Its the bare necessities, the
simple bare necessities of life. Well
learn about the bears and what their necessities and habits are here at the
Fee: $8.00 per person
Date: Saturday, November 4th
Time: 3:00-4:30pm
Ages: 3 and up
A Bugs Life! Explore the creepy crawlers such as the insects, arachnids, amphibians and reptiles at the zoo. Enjoy a snack and create an art project to take home.
Fee: $8.00 per person
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2007
Time:
Ages: 3 and up
Fee: $15.00 per person
Date & Time: Call to schedule a time that works for
you. (We must have at least two weeks advance
notice. Tours are subject to
staff availability.)
Ages: Appropriate for ages 4 and up. All participants under 16 must be accompanied
by a paid adult.
Birthday
Parties Celebrate a birthday at the Party includes admission to the Zoo for 12 youth and
two adults, party room for two hours, a special animal encounter, zooper
zoo games, a cake from Econofoods
Bakery, and a train ride (weather dependent). You will be responsible for ordering the
cake, food, decorations, clean up and chaperoning the participants during
the self-guided tour. One parent or
guardian must
attend. Fee: $80.00 (maximum of 12 children, 12 years
and under and two adults) Additional guests: $6.00 each
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