Ages 3-4-5

                                       

 

SUMMER - 2008

T-BALL  -    (Age 5 & Current Grade K) - Your child will learn the basics of Americas Past Time: BASEBALL.  The first two weeks will be spent learning the fundamentals during the hour long practice.  The following weeks, the kids will be split up into 4 teams (still during the time-slot you sign up for) and play against each other with coaching going on during the games.  Games will be played at the same time you sign up for, but may be played on a different day.
                                      T-Ball #1     Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m.
                                       T-Ball #2     Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:30 p.m.   FULL
                                       T-Ball #3     Tuesday & Thursday   9:30-10:30 a.m.
                                       T-Ball #4     Tuesday & Thursday   12:30-1:30 p.m.   FULL
Ages/Grade: 5 / Current Kindergarten
Starts: Monday, June 16 or Tuesday, June 17                                  Ends: July 24
Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt)                                                                Location: Memorial Park (behind Armory)
Instructors: Greg Riddell & Matt Belz

  -  NEW  -    Evening T-Ball  (Ages 5 & Current Kindergarten)
 
If daytime baseball doesn't fit your schedule try our new evening program.  Held on four consecutive early evenings players will learn the basics of baseball and participate in low key games.  Individuals participating in daytime T-ball are not eligible to register for the evening session until June 9

Starts:  T-Ball #  5     Monday, August 4 thru Thursday, August 7          5:00-6:00 p.m.      FULL
            T-Ball # 6     Monday, August 11 thru Thursday, August 14       5:00-6:00 p.m.  
Fee: $ 12 (included a t-shirt)

            *****T-Ball 9:30 Web Page*****          *****T-Ball 12:30 Web Page*****

TENNIS     -  (Ages 5-14) - Learn the basics of this wonderful game you can play your whole life.  Tennis balls and racquets are provided.
Class Level
Pee Wee - Ages 5-6 entry level players.  Small racquets and softer tennis balls are used along with a smaller court
Beginner - Ages 7 or older, or one year of
Pee Wee tennis
Intermediate - Taken at least 2 sessions of Beginner tennis or permission of the instructor
Advanced  - Taken at least 2 sessions of Intermediate tennis or permission of the instructor

Monday & Wednesday Classes
                                                                                        Tuesday & Thursday Classes
Pee Wee                   9:15-10:00 a.m.                                                                               Beginner                   10:00-11:00 a.m.
Beginner                   10:00-11:00 a.m.                                                                             Intermediate              11:00-Noon    
Advanced                 11:00-Noon                                                                                      Beginner                   1:00-2:00 p.m.   FULL
Intermediate               1:00-2:00 p.m.                                                                                 Pee Wee                   2:00-2:45 p.m.
Beginner                    2:00-3:00 p.m.                                                                                Advanced                 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Session 1 - June 16 through July 10   (Rain Make-ups - July 14-17)     
                  Tournament: Friday July 11
Session 2 - July 21 through August 14 (Rain Make-ups - August 18-21) 
                  Tournament: Friday August 15
Fee:  $16  -  4 week session & tournament                                          Location: Rock River Tennis Courts
Instructors: Michelle Ganser & Brian Deichl

SWIMMING LESSONS  -  (Ages 1-??) We have a wide range of lessons for any ability.  Click here to see the full list of classes and times.   


SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) The dojo's 2008 calendar is available online at www.fortparsandrec.com or at the Parks and Recreation Office.  Sign-up for any of the seven sessions available in 2008.

CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE


MAIN STREET STUDIO DANCE CLASSES
 
(Ages 3-18)  6-8 week summer run.  Many of the favorites from the school year schedule will return including:  Ballet and Creative Dance.  Classes will be offered for ages 3 through 18 and will be held once a week at the Municipal Building Dance Rooms (now AIR CONDITIONED). Full 24 week sessions will return in the Fall.

 Click here for more information on classes, and times.

SPRING - 2008

  FULL    Start Smart Sampler  (Ages 3-4-5) - Due to popular demand we have added a mini version of our five week Start Smart Series, which helps kids get ready for sports with a step by step approach to make sports fun.  Each sport being two weeks long will give you and your child a positive sports experience. Sign up for one or all three sessions!

Registration: Begins February 4                                             Registration Deadline: March 7 or until classes fill
Soccer - Friday, March 7 & 14                                                   Time:  4:30-5:20 p.m.
Basketball - Friday, April 4 (Barrie School due to the Smelt Fry  
                                                 in our Muni Gym)
                   Friday, April 11                                                      Time:  4:30-5:20 p.m.
Baseball - Friday, April 18 & 25                                                 Time:  4:30-5:20 p.m.
Fee: $ 6 per session (or $15 for all 3)                                     Location: Municipal Building Gym
 Class size:  Maximum of 12
Note: Parent or older sibling (16 years or older) must be with your child during this program.

  FULL     Start Smart Baseball  (Ages 3-4-5) - Your child will learn how to hit, throw, catch and run in this innovative class - using Koosh balls, softer baseballs and bats.  Your child will get 1 on 1 instruction from the best teacher - YOU !!  Kids get a chance to run bases at the end of every class in our baseball diamond obstacle course.
Registration: Begins February 4                                       Registration Deadline: March 21
Session 1 - Mondays - March 31 - April 28                            Time:  10:30-11:20 am
Session 2 - Wednesday - April 2 (due to the Election set-up)
                   Monday - April 7 thru April 28                             Time:  5:00-5:50 pm           
Fee: $16   ($20.00 after March 21)                                    Location: Municipal Building Gym
Class Size:  Minimum of 6 - Maximum of 12
Note: Parent or older sibling (16 years or older) must be with your child during this program.

Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 1-7) - SPONSORED BY VERLO MATTRESS FACTORY OF FORT ATKINSON, hop on over to Jones Park
RAIN OR SHINE
   and help us find over 2,000 eggs the Easter Bunny has left for the kids of Fort Atkinson,  All parents and children will gather at the Jones Park Concession Stand and at 10:00 a.m. for instructions and signal to start the hunt.  Kids will split into two different groups depending on their age to search for the eggs.  Also, 12 lucky participants will win a special GIANT EASTER BASKET from the Easter Bunny.  Verlo's own Mattress Man will be on hand passing out prizes to the kids as well.  Bring your camera to get a picture with the Easter Bunny and Mattress Man.
Fee: FREE !!!
Date: Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location:  Jones Park (meet at the Jones Park Concession Stand for instructions)
                                                                      
Start Smart Golf (Ages 5 ONLY)
Based off our popular Start Smart & Pee Wee Sport Series your child will spend four days learning how to drive, chip and putt with your guidance. Our instructor shows the parents the proper techniques and teaching hints to be most successful for this age group. The final day will be spent playing the Championship Par 3 course built right in our own gym. Using the innovative line of SNAG Golf products - all the equipment and targets will be provided.  Minimum class size of 6 - Maximum class size of 12.
Registration:  Begins February 4                                        Deadline:  May 1
Dates:  May 7, 12, 14,19, 21
Time:  5:00-5:50 p.m.
Fee - $16  ($20 if after May 1)                                            Location:   Municipal Building Gym

SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) The dojo's 2008 calendar is available online at www.fortparsandrec.com or at the Parks and Recreation Office.  Sign-up for any of the seven sessions available in 2008.

CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE



 

WINTER - 2007/2008  Updated 11/9/07

   

PEE WEE BASKETBALL (Ages 3-4-5) - Using smaller basketballs and hoops that are between 3 and 5 feet, your child will learn how to dribble, pass and shoot from their parent.  Our instructor will teach you the parent (or older sibling) a drill.  You then will go and teach your child that drill. 
Max: 14 kids per session

Registration: Starts November 19                                     Registration Deadline: Friday, Dec. 28
      Date:  Monday, January 7                                          End Date: Monday, February 4
Session 1   5:00-5:50 p.m.
Session 2   10:30-11:20 a.m.                                                
 
Fee: $16....$20 if after Dec. 28 deadline                              Location: Municipal Building Gym
Note: Parent or older sibling (16 years or older) must be with your child during this program.

START SMART SOCCER  (Ages 3-4-5) - Great way to introduce your youngster to the sport of soccer !  This unique class uses your child's best  teacher - you !!   Our enthusiastic staff will keep things rolling teaching the parents the skill and drill, and then the parents will take over.  Max: 12 kids per session.
Registration: Starts November 19                                     Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb. 8
      Date:  Monday, February 18                                          End Date: Monday, March 17
Session 1   5:00-5:50 p.m. Monday Nights
Session 2   10:30-11:20 a.m.  Monday Mornings                                              
 
Fee: $16....$20 if after Feb 8 deadline                              Location: Municipal Building Gym
Note: Parent or older sibling (16 years or older) must be with your child during this program.

SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) The dojo's 2008 calendar is available online at www.fortparsandrec.com or at the Parks and Recreation Office.  Sign-up for any of the seven sessions available in 2008.

CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE


NEW!!!   NEW !!!  NEW !!!   
  ICE SKATING LESSONS @ JANESVILLE ICE SKATING CENTER
  (821 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI)

(Ages 4-12) - Learn to skate through our new partnership with Polar Express in this special 3-day winter break camp.  Three half hour professionally taught skating lessons, skate rental and one complimentary open skate pass for $25.00.  For $5.00 more, take part in a pizza party with Chilly, the skating polar bear mascot, on the final day.  Morning class times are available with a limit of 10 children per class.
Registration - Beginning November 19                             Registration Deadline:  December 19
Dates: Wed., Dec. 26, Thurs., Dec. 27, Friday, Dec. 28                      
    Mornings:  9:00-9:30, 9:45-10:15, 10:30-11:00                Open skate starts at 11:30 daily.
Fee - $25.00 for 3 classes   ($5 more for pizza party)         Location:  821 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI

 

Fall - 2007

Wide World of Sports (Ages 4/5 Grade K) - Not sure what sport you want to try...try them all.  Each week a different sport will be highlighted with an emphasis on throwing, catching, shooting, and running.  At the end of each class, try on some of the equipment, or jerseys that you will wear if you keep playing.  Sports include: Flag Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Volleyball.
Registration: Beginning September 4                              Registration Deadline: Friday, September 21
Start Date: Monday, September 24                                 End Date: Monday, October 15
Fee: $16                                                                        Location: Municipal Building Gym
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Brett Ketterman

Main Street Dance Studio (Ages 3-18) - 24 weeks of class culminating in a dance recital held at the UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium.  Click here for more information on classes, and times.

SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) - Learn the techniques of this type of karate, coordination, discipline and respect.  Class meets twice a week for six weeks.
Registration - Year Round                                                    Registration Deadline - Last Friday of the session
Fee - $45/session                                                               Location - Municipal Building Gym
CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE

NEW!!!   NEW !!!  NEW !!!   
  ICE SKATING LESSONS @ JANESVILLE ICE SKATING CENTER  (821 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI)

(Ages 4-12) - Learn proper skating techniques, reach for your goals and have fun from this US Figure Skating endorsed program - Polar Express Learn to Skate!!!  Classes are held on Saturday mornings (for 8 weeks) and feature 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice free skating. "Snowplow Sam" is for children ages 4-6 and "Basic" has various levels and is for children ages 7-12.  Additional 8-week sessions and special winter break activities will be highlighted in our next brochure.
Registration - Beginning September 4                              Registration Deadline:  November 7
Dates: Saturdays beginning November 10                        End Date:  January 12, 2008
     Snowplow Sam (age 4-6)  9:30-10:30am
     Basics             (age 7-12) 9:30-10:30am                      -NO CLASSES HELD DEC. 22 & DEC. 29           
Fee - $80.00 for 8 classes                                               Location:  821 Beloit Ave, Janesville, WI