Programs for Grade K


	Grades K-3
	______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTER (December) 2011 *Updated: December 8, 2011* JR. SMALL FRY BASKETBALL (Grade 1) - On Saturdays, learn basketball basics on 8 foot hoops and age appropriate sized basketballs. 4:1 player to coach ratio MAX: 12 per session Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4 & 11 Session 1: Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 2: Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: $20 (includes a T-shirt)....$25 after Friday, Dec. 30 Location: Municipal Building Gym MINI DUNKERS BASKETBALL (Grade 5K) - Learn the skills of basketball during this 3 week course on Saturdays. 3:1 Player to Coach Ratio MAX: 10 per session Session 1 Saturday, January 7, 14 & 21 Session 2 Saturday, January 28, Feb. 4 & 11 Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fee: $15 (includes a T-shirt)....$20 after Friday, Dec. 30 Location: Municipal Building Gym INDOOR TENNIS - (Grade 5K-5) - The Municipal gym will be transformed into an in-door tennis arena for four days. Both programs are great for first timers or for those with a little tennis experience. Racquets are provided if needed. Dates: Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30 Session 1: 11:00-11:45 am (Grades 5K-2) Session 2: 10:15-11:00 am (Grades 3-5) Fee: $10 ($15 after December 23) Location: Municipal Building Gym NINTENDO Wii/XBOX KINECT TOURNAMENT (Grades 3-5) - A great companion program with Indoor Tennis - as you get a little exercise while playing video games. Different tournaments played daily, ranging from sports to carnival games. Accumulate points during each tournament with an overall champion crowned on Friday. Dates: Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30 Time: 9:15-10:15 am Fee: $5 ($10 after December 23) Location: Municipal Building Dance Rooms MAX: 12 INDOOR SOCCER (Grades K-3) - Each Saturday, players will practice a soccer skill, then it's game time for the rest of the hour. All players will get to play on offense, defense and be a goalie by the end of the program. Teams are formed by grade and school. The Municipal Gym will be transformed into an indoor soccer stadium and a soft soccer ball is used to make play safer and the ball easier to control. Time: Grade 2-3 afternoon time slots Grade K-1 morning time slots Starts: Saturday, February 18 Ends: Saturday, March 17 Fee: $20 (includes T-shirt) Late Fee: $25 after Friday, February 10 Location: Municipal Building Gym GRADE K-1 SCHEDULE/TEAMS GRADE 2-3 SCHEDULE/TEAMS FALL (OCTOBER) 2011 SMALL FRY BASKETBALL (Grade 2 & 3) - Dribbling games, shooting contest and relays. Also obstacle courses are used to teach the skills of basketball. Taught at the spacious Fort High School Gym. Hoops are lowered and smaller basketball are used. Registration: Beginning August 29 Registration Deadline: Friday, October 22 Start Date: Saturday, October 29 End Date: Saturday, December 10 NOTE: No class on Saturday, November 26 Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt)....$25 after the deadline Location: Fort Atkinson High School Gymnasium Time: 9:00 am - 10 am (2nd & 3rd Grades) 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 - $50/session Location - Municipal Building Gym CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE FALL ( September) 2011 FLAG FOOTBALL (Grade 5K-3) - Strap on the flags, get your play in the huddle and then score the winning touchdown! Teams are coached by members of the Fort Atkinson Blackhawk football team - with help from parents. Teams meet on Saturday for a partial practice, then play a scrimmage game. 3rd graders not interested in playing tackle football are welcome to play flag football. Note: Listen to WFAW 940AM (8:15-8:45) (if inclement weather) Also: We need parent volunteers for coaches. At 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays, the coaches get the lesson plan for the day and brief discussion on teaching techniques. Call 563-7781 if you are interested! Registration: August 29 Registration Deadline: Friday, September 9 Start Date: Saturday, September 17 End Date: Saturday, October 15 Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt)....$25 after the deadline Location: High School Practice Fields Time: Grade K/3 9:45-11:00 a.m. Instructors: Varsity & JV Football players & Volunteer parents POMS/CHEERLEADING (Grades 5K-3) - The Fort High School Dance team will teach your daughter a halftime routing and cheers. Spend the majority of class learning the routine and cheers and then the final 15 minutes will be spent cheering at the flag football games. The last week features a special halftime dance routine and cheers on the Blackhawk Stadium field. Registration: August 29 Registration Deadline: Friday, September 9 Start Date: Saturday, September 17 End Date: Saturday, October 15 Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt)....$25 after the deadline Location: High School Wrestling Room (drop off at front door) & H.S. Practice Fields Time: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Instructors: Fort Atkinson High School Pom Pon team WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS (Ages 4/5 Grade K) - What sport do you like? If you like them all or want to try then all, then Wide World of Sports is for you! Instructors will teach a new sport each week and include basic rules, simple skills, fun contests and kids will get to see all the equipment needed to play each sport. This is a very non-competitive atmosphere - with safe, proper size sports balls used. Sports include Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, and Volleyball. At the end of each class, kids will get to try on jerseys and equipment used by the Blackhawk high school teams! Registration: Beginning August 29 Registration Deadline: Friday, September 16 Start Date: Wednesday, September 21 End Date: Wednesday, October 12 Fee: $16 ($20 after September 17) Location: Municipal Building Gym Time: Session 1: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Max: 12 Session 2: 4:15-5:00 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. Space is limited, there may be a waiting list to get into a class!! Registration - Year Round Registration Deadline - Last Friday of the session Fee - $50/session Location - Municipal Building Gym CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE FORT FALL CRAWL 1 MILE KID'S RUN (AGES 14 & UNDER) Date: Saturday, September 17 Time: 9:45 a.m. Fee: $10 (Includes T-Shirt) More Information: Call (920) 568-9 Registration: Forms available at Parks & Rec office or www.sportandspineclinic.com SUMMER - 2011 T-BALL (Age 5 & Current Grade K) - Here's your first chance to hit the Big Leagues! Children are taught the proper techniques of throwing, catching, hitting and running the bases. A low-key, fun style will be used to teach the fundamentals early in the season with instructional games played the rest of the season. Safety balls and bats are used so players may gain confidence more quickly. Players should provide their own glove, however a limited number of gloves will be available at the site. Games, starting the week of June 27, will be played at the same time you sign up for, but may be played on a different day. This program includes a special evening session on Friday, July 22 called "Hot Dogs for Dad, Munchies for Mom" that includes a small meal while parents watch their kids play beneath the lights at Memorial Park. Course # First 2 weeks Time TBALL-1 Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. TBALL-2 Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:30 p.m. FULL TBALL-3 Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30 a.m. TBALL-4 Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-1:30 p.m. FULL Ages: 5 & Current Kindergarten Starts: June 13 (Monday & Wednesday) June 14 (Tuesday & Thursday) Ends: July 22 Fee: $25 (includes t-shirt) Location: Memorial Park (behind Armory) SPECIAL REGISTRATION NOTE: Include your child's t-shirt size. Max: 20 per session Evening T-Ball (Ages 5 & Current Kindergarten) If daytime baseball doesn't fit your schedule try our evening program. Held on four consecutive early evenings, players will learn the basics of baseball and participate in low key games. The activity is held at Memorial Park. Those registering for sessions 1-4 must wait until June 6 to sign up for sessions 5 or 6. Course # First 2 weeks Time TBALLPM-5 Monday (Aug. 1) thru Thurs. (Aug 4) 5:00-6:00 p.m. FULL TBALLPM-6 Monday (Aug. 8) thru Thurs. (Aug 11) 5:00-6:00 p.m. FULL Fee: $ 12 (included a t-shirt) SPECIAL REGISTRATION NOTE: Include your child's t-shirt size. Max: 20 per session ***T-Ball 9:30 Web Page* *T-Ball 12:30 Web Page* COACH PITCH (Currently in Grade 1st & 2nd) and 3rd - Coach Pitch 8:30 Web Page* *Coach Pitch 11:30 Web Page* *Coach Pitch 1:30 Web Page*** One last stop before you join the Fort Youth Baseball or Girls Softball evening leagues. Games will become more competitive as players get to hit off our staff "aces". Following a two week training practice the basics of throwing, fielding, base running and hitting - it is time to PLAY BALL!! Then teams will be formed and games begin the week of June 27. Team defense, base running and hitting will be emphasized during the ball games. Safety baseballs and bats are used during the drills and games. Players should bring their own gloves and hat. (Some gloves will be available from the Parks & Rec. Dept.) Games will be played at the same time you sign up for, but may be played on a different day. (Example: if you sign up for Coach Pitch 1 all of your games will be at 8:30am, but may also be played on Tuesday and Thursday) Any current 3rd graders not interested in playing in the Fort Youth Baseball evening league may participate in Coach Pitch. This program includes a special evening session on Friday, July 22 call "Hot Dogs for Dad and Munchies for Mom" that includes a small meal while parents watch their kids play beneath the lights at Memorial Park. Course # First 2 weeks Time Course # First 2 weeks Time CPITCH-1 Monday & Wednesday 8:30-9:30 a.m. CPITCH-4 Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-9:30 a.m. FULL CPITCH-2 Monday & Wednesday 11:30-12:30 p.m. CPITCH-5 Tuesday & Thursday 11:30-12:30 p.m. CPITCH-3 Monday & Wednesday 1:30-2:30 p.m. CPITCH-6 Tuesday & Thursday 1:30-2:30 p.m. Registration: April - June Grades: Currently in 1st or 2nd Grade (and 3rd) Starts: June 13 (Monday & Wednesday) June 14 (Tuesday & Thursday) Ends: July 22 Fee: $25 (includes t-shirt) Location: Memorial Park SPECIAL REGISTRATION NOTE: Include your child's t-shirt size Evening T-Ball (Currently in 1st or 2nd Grade) and 3rd If the daytime Coach Pitch program doesn't fit your schedule try our evening offering. Held on four consecutive early evenings players will review the basics of baseball and participate in low key games. This activity is held at Memorial Park. Those registering for session 1-6 must wait until June 6 to register for sessions 7 & 8 to allow opportunities for all area children. Course # Day of the Week Time CPITCHPM-7 Monday (Aug 1) thru Thurs. (Aug 4) 6:00-7:00 p.m. CPITCHPM-8 Monday (Aug 8) thru Thurs. (Aug 11) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Fee: $12 (included a t-shirt) Max: 20 per session SPECIAL REGISTRATION NOTE: Include your child's t-shirt size TENNIS (Ages 5-14) - Learn the basics of grip and ground strokes and advance to serves and overheads. More advanced players will fine tune their play through game situations and use of the ball machine. Each session includes instruction twice weekly for four weeks led by instructors Tim Hartwick & Chris Sherer. Class size is limited to 15. Tennis balls and racquets are provided, if needed. Friday "Lessons Tournaments" will be held after each session - on July 9 and August 13. The tournament is included in your lessons fee and allows a fun finish as players are introduced to scoring and match play. Beverages and awards 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 SESSION 1 CLASSES SESSION 2 CLASSES June 13 - July 12 July 18 - August 11 Course # Class Days of Week Time: Course # Class Days of Week Time: TEN-PEEW-1 Pee Wee Mon & Wed 9:15-9:55 a.m. TEN-PEEW-3 Pee Wee Mon & Wed 9:15-9:55 a.m. TEN-PEEW-2 Pee Wee Tue & Thurs 2:00-2:45 p.m. TEN-PEEW-4 Pee Wee Tue & Thurs 2:00-2:45 p.m. TEN-BEG-1 Beginner Mon & Wed 10:00-10:50 a.m. TEN-BEG-5 Beginner Mon & Wed 10:00-10:50 a.m. TEN-BEG-2 Beginner Mon & Wed 2:00-2:50 p.m. TEN-BEG-6 Beginner Mon & Wed 2:00-2:50 p.m. TEN-BEG-3 Beginner Tues & Thurs 10:00-10:50 a.m. TEN-BEG-7 Beginner Tues & Thurs 10:00-10:50 a.m. TEN-BEG-4 Beginner Tues & Thurs 1:00-1:50 p.m. TEN-BEG-8 Beginner Tues & Thurs 1:00-1:50 p.m. TEN-INT-1 Intermediate Mon & Wed 1:00-1:50 p.m. TEN-INT-3 Intermediate Mon & Wed 1:00-1:50 p.m. TEN-INT-2 Intermediate Tues & Thurs 11:00-11:50 a.m. TEN-INT-4 Intermediate Tues & Thurs 11:00-11:50 a.m. TEN-ADV-1 Advanced Mon & Wed 11:00-11:50 a.m. TEN-ADV-3 Advanced Mon & Wed 11:00-11:50 a.m. TEN-ADV-2 Advanced Tues & Thurs 2:45-3:35 p.m. TEN-ADV-4 Advanced Tue & Thurs 2:45-3:35 p.m. Session 1 - June 13 through July 12 (Rain Make-ups - July 13) No Classes July 4 or 5 Tournament: Friday July 8 Session 2 - July 18 through August 11 (Rain Make-ups - August 15) Tournament: Friday August 12 Fee: $16 - 4 week session & tournament Location: Rock River Tennis Courts Instructors: Tim Hartwick & Marc Dahnert FRIDAY YOUTH TENNIS LEAGUE (Ages 7-13) - Players of beginner, intermediate and advanced skills will have separate divisions for league play. Earn points to redeem for prizes throughout the summer. Coaching advice and game strategy will be evaluated during matches. Registration:April-June Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Starts: Friday, June 17 Ends: Friday, August 5 No Class July 8 Fee: $7 Location: Rock River Tennis Courts Course # Level Game Length Time FYTL1 Beginner 1st person to win 8 games 9:15-10:00 FYTL21 Intermediate/Adv Best of 3 sets 10:00-11:15 Instructor: Tim Hartwick & Chris Scherer 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. FORT YOUTH TRIATHLON (Ages 7-14) Swim, bike or run your way down to the Parks and Recreation Office to register for the 4th annual Fort Youth Triathlon. Every child will be scored and timed professionally with the use of a disposable chip. For more information visit www.fortparksandrec.com (Aquatic Center site) or e-mail fortyouthtriathlon@hotmail.com. Age: 7-14 yrs. Date: Saturday, July 30, 2011 Fee: $30 first participant; $25 for each additional family participant (before July 2) $35 first participant; $30 for each additional family participant (July 2-July 29) $40 plus chip fee for all registrants on race day REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Race packet, t-shirt, chip, 1 day pool pass, entry into door prize drawing & finishers medal. SPECIAL NOTE: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, contact fortyouthtriathlon@hotmail.com REGISTRATION FORM: Fill out special form at the Fort Parks and Recreation Office. WE TRAIN 6 week course that will meet every Wednesday (5:30-6:30p.m.) and every Saturday Morning (9-10:30am) to help train you for the big day. Goal setting, eating healthy, self-motivation and working hard in order to live a healthy lifestyle on their way to becoming a premier youth triathlete will be covered. Age: 7-14 yrs. Date: Saturday, June 18 Fee: $40 (includes registration for the Fort Youth Triathlon) Registration Form: Fill out special form at the Fort Parks and Recreation Office. WARHAWK BASKETBALL CAMP - (Entering Grade 1 -8) - Learn hoops from the 2011 League Champions!! Instructors are UW-Whitewater Men's Head Basketball Coach Pat Miller, Assistant Coach Todd Skrivseth & UW Whitewater players. Learn the secrets of great shooting, dribbling and passing from this talented staff. Grades 1-4 will utilize lower hoops and use contests & games to develop skills, while Grades 5-8 will focus on extensive fundamental work with 5-on-5 game competition. Cost includes camp instruction and t-shirt. Learn from Champions - at the Warhawk Basketball Camp!! DATES: July 6-7-8 DEADLINE: June 17 (after this date $5 late fee) Course # Grades Time Fee/Location WBCAMP-1 entering Grades 1-4 12:00-1:15 p.m. $35 @ Municipal Gym WBCAMP-2 entering Grades 5-8 1:30-3:30 p.m. $50 @ Municipal Gym SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) The dojo's 2011 calendar is available online or at the Parks and Recreation Office. Sign-up for any of the seven sessions available in 2011. CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE MAIN STREET STUDIO DANCE CLASSES (Ages 3-18) 6 - 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 age 12 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 Training Baseball (Grades 5K-2) - This three day preview of our summer baseball programs will get your child looking forward to the end of the school year and the start of a fun summer ! Safety bats and balls are used to better instruct players in hitting, throwing, and catching. Some baseball gloves will be provided - if needed. Session 1: Grades K-1 (1st graders who did not play last summer) Time: 11:00-11:45 a.m. Session 2: Grades 1 & 2 Time: 10:15-11:00 a.m. Starts: March 23, 24, 25 Fee: $10/session ($15 if after March 11) Location: Municipal Building Gym Girls Fast Pitch Softball Camp (Grades 3-8) A great start-up for rookies or a tune-up for veteran players! Join the High School coaching staff and players as they teach all the skills necessary to be a complete softball player. Time: 12:30-3:00 p.m. Starts: Friday, March 25 Fee $15 includes t-shirt (Note: $20 if after March 11) Location: Ralph Park Softball Diamonds (If bad weather on the rain date, the camp will be held at the High School) Wii Fit Challenge (Grades 1-5) Accumulate points all week long in different Nintendo Wii Fit Categories to see who is the fittest Wii Fit person in Fort Atkinson. Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Date: March 23, 24, 25 Fee $10 (Note: $15 if after March 11) Location: Muni Building Dance Rooms Max: 8 Girls Fast Pitch Softball League (Currently in Grades 3-8) Teams are formed in early May with an evaluation practice. Teams practice from May-July. Games are played mid June through the end of July. The league is divided into two divisions: Grades 3 - 4 - 5 and Grades 6 - 7 - 8. (grades are based on current grades) Deadline to register - Monday, May 2, 2011 Evaluation Date: Friday, May 6 at the Municipal Building Gym Fee - $25 (includes visor) ($30 after May 2) Location: Softball Fields (Behind Luther School) Note: Volunteer coaches and paid umps are needed at both levels - Call 563-7781 APRIL 2011 (updated 4/6/11) Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 1-7 and Ages 16+) - SPONSORED BY PARKS AND RECREATION, VERLO MATTRESS FACTORY OF FORT ATKINSON AND FORT OPTIMIST CLUB. Hop on over to Jones Park RAIN OR SHINE and help us find over 2,500 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 be 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. Bring your camera to get a picture with the Easter Bunny and Mattress Man. NEW: there will be a concession stand open from 9:30-10:45am with proceeds going to purchase blankets and stuffed animals for hospitals, and emergency rescue personnel to hand out to kids. RETURNING: Adult only (16 years of age and older) Easter Egg Hunt will take place after the children's. in the Jones Park outfield. Over 200 eggs will be scatted around the ball field for adults to find. There will also be eggs with special prizes in them, including a free pool pass to the Aquatic Center, pillows and covers from Verlo and more!! Fee: FREE !!! Date: Saturday, April 16th, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. (Ages 1-7) Time: 10:30 a.m. (Adult -Ages 16+) Location: Jones Park (meet at the Jones Park Concession Stand for instructions) Start Smart Golf (Ages 5 - 6 - 7 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 April 5, 2011 Deadline: April 26, 2011 Dates: Mon. May 16....Wed. May 18....Fri. May 20 Location: Municipal Building Gym Time: 4:00-4:45 p.m. Fee - $16 ($20 if after April 26) Girls Fast Pitch Softball League (Currently in Grades 3-8) Teams are formed in early May with an evaluation practice. Teams practice from May-July. Games are played mid June through the end of July. The league is divided into two divisions: Grades 3 - 4 - 5 and Grades 6 - 7 - 8. (grades are based on current grades) Deadline to register - Monday, May 2, 2011 Evaluation Date: Friday, May 6 @Muni Gym...Grade 3 1:00-1:45.....Grade 4 1:45-2:30... Grade 5 2:30-3:15 Grade 6 3:15-4:00.....Grade 7 4:00-4:45... Grade 8 4:45-5:30 Fee - $25 (includes visor) ($30 after May 2) Location: Softball Fields (Behind Luther School) Note: Volunteer coaches and paid umps are needed at both levels - Call 563-7781 Coaches clinic on Sunday, May 8 Noon-2:00pm Cougars Flash Galaxy Hammerheads Islanders Phantoms Raging Rhinos Riverhounds Strikers Thunder SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES - Vacation into Recreation (updated 3/3/2010) Register today for: Spring Training Baseball (Grades 5K-2) - This four day preview of our summer baseball programs will get your child looking forward to the end of the school year and the start of a fun summer ! Safety bats and balls are used to better instruct players in hitting, throwing, and catching. Some baseball gloves will be provided - if needed. Session 1: Grades K-1 (1st graders who did not play last summer) Time: 11:00-11:45 a.m. Session 2: Grades 1 & 2 Time: 10:15-11:00 a.m. Starts: March 29, 30, 31 & April 1 Fee: $10/session ($15 if after March 19) Location: Municipal Building Gym Girls Fast Pitch Softball Camp (Grades 3-8) Join the Blackhawk High School coaching staff and players as they teach you the skills of hitting, throwing, fielding and game play in this 1 day camp. It's a great tune up for rookies or veteran players who want to play in the summer Girls Softball League. Campers will be split into two levels: Grades 3-4-5 & Grades 6-7-8. Starts: Wednesday, March 31 Time: 12:30-3:00 p.m. Fee $15 includes t-shirt (Note: $20 if after March 19) Location: Ralph Park Softball Diamonds (Rain Date: Thursday, April 1. If bad weather on the rain date, the camp will be held at the High School) OTHER SPRING ACTIVITIES: Register today for: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mini Dunkers S1 Mini Dunkers S2 Jr. Small Fry 9:30 Jr. Small Fry 10:30 Jr. Small Fry 11:30 WINTER 2009-2010 POLAR EXPRESS ICE SKATING (Ages 4-Adult) - Held at the Janesville Ice Arena. Classes are held Saturday mornings with 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of free skating. Session 1 Starts: Saturday, November 14 Ends: Saturday, December 19 Session 2 Starts: Saturday, January 2, 2010 Ends: Saturday, February 6, 2010 Session 3 Starts: Saturday, February 13, 2010 Ends: Saturday, March 20, 2010 Snowplow Sam I - Ages 4-5-6 Basic I - Ages 7-8-9-10-11-12 Adult - 13+ Time: 9:10-9:40 am with free skating from 9:40-10:10 am Fee: $ 80 Location: Janesville Ice Arena (821 Beloit Avenue) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Small Fry 9:00 Small Fry 10:00 Small Fry 10:00 Small Fry 11:00 Small Fry Noon Small Fry 1:00 SMALL FRY BASKETBALL (Grade 2 & 3) - Have fun with dribbling games, shooting contest and relays to learn the game of basketball. Last 3 weeks will be spent splitting up your hour and playing a game with the help of our energetic coaches. Hoops are lowered and smaller basketball are used. Registration: Beginning September 2 Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23 Start Date: Saturday, October 31 End Date: Saturday, December 12 NOTE: No class on Saturday, November 28 Fee: $20 (includes t-shirt)....$25 after the deadline Location: Municipal Building Gym Time: 9:00 a.m (2rd Graders) FULL 10:00 a.m. (3rd Graders) FULL 11:00 a.m. (2nd Graders) FULL Noon (2nd & 3rd Graders) 1:00 p.m. (2nd & 3rd Graders) FULL WINTER - SPRING 2009 After School Playgroup (Grades 1 - 5) - Play popular games such as Dodge ball, Kickball, Frisbee Golf, Fling Sock Attack, and more in this after school open gym type setting. Led by an enthusiastic staff - kids will burn some after school energy on Mondays. Registration - Begins February Starts: Monday, March 9 Ends: Monday, March 30 Fee: $10 ($15 if after session begins) Location: Municipal Building Gym Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 1-7) - SPONSORED BY VERLO MATTRESS FACTORY OF FORT ATKINSON AND FORT OPTIMIST CLUB, hop on over to Jones Park RAIN OR SHINE and help us find over 2,500 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. Bring your camera to get a picture with the Easter Bunny and Mattress Man. NEW an Adult only Easter Egg Hunt will take place after the children's. 12 lucky adults will also win a prize. Fee: FREE !!! Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Jones Park (meet at the Jones Park Concession Stand for instructions) Spring Training Baseball (Grades K-2) - This four day preview of our summer baseball programs will get your child looking forward to the end of the school year and the start of a fun summer ! Safety bats and balls are used for hitting, throwing, and catching. Registration - Begins February Starts: April 13 - April 16 Grades 1 & 2 Time: 10:15-11:00 a.m. Grades K-1 (1st graders who did not play last summer) Time: 11:00-11:45 a.m. Fee: $10/session ($15 if after April 8) Location: Municipal Building Gym Wii Fit Challenge (Grades 1-5) - Accumulate points all week long in different Nintendo Wii Fit categories to see who is the fittest Wii Fit person in Fort Atkinson. Registration - Begins February Starts: April 13 - April 16 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Fee: $10 ($15 after April 8) Location: Municipal Building Dance Rooms Max: 8 Girls Fast Pitch Softball Camp (Grades 3-8) A great start-up for rookies or a tune-up for veteran players! Join the Blackhawk High School coaching staff and players as they teach you the skills necessary to be a complete softball player. Starts: Wednesday, April 15 Raindate: Friday, April 17 Time: 12:30-3:00 p.m. Fee - $15 includes t-shirt (Note: $20 if after March 25) Location: Ralph Park Softball Diamonds Girls Fast Pitch Softball League (Currently in Grades 3-8) Join the fastest growing league in town at the renovated softball fields behind Luther School. Teams are formed in early May with an evaluation practice. Teams practice from May-July. Games are played mid June through the end of July. The league is divided into two divisions: Grades 3 - 4 - 5 and Grades 6 - 7 - 8. (grades are based on current grades) Deadline to register - Friday, May 1 Evaluation Date: Friday, May 8 Fee - $25 (includes visor) Location: Softball Fields (Behind Luther School) Note: Volunteer coaches and paid umps are needed at both levels - Call 563-7781 INDOOR SOCCER (Grades K-3) Using a special indoor soccer ball, teams will be formed by grades and schools with an emphasis on playing the game. First part of each class will be instruction time where a new fundamental will be introduced. The rest of the class time will be spent playing in our special indoor soccer arena. Time: Grade 2-3 morning time slots Grade K-1 afternoon time slots Starts: Saturday, February 21 Ends: Saturday, March 28 Fee: $20 (includes T-shirt) Late Fee: $25 after Friday, February 13 Location: Municipal Building Gym GRADE K-1 SCHEDULE/TEAMS GRADE 2-3 SCHEDULE/TEAMS SHOTOKAN SELF-DEFENSE KARATE (Ages 5-Adult) The dojo's 2009 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 2009. CLASS TIMES AND FAQ - CHECK OUT THE KARATE WEBPAGE ********************************************************************************************************* SPRING 2008 INDOOR SOCCER (Grades K-3) - Each Saturday, our soccer staff will review a soccer skill or strategy for about 10 minutes - then it's game time for the rest of the hour. The Municipal Gym will be transformed into an indoor soccer stadium and a soft soccer ball is used to make play safer and the ball easier to control. Registration - January & February Registration Deadline - February 8, 2008 Start Date - February 9 - March 15 Fee - $20 (Includes T-Shirt) ($25 after Feb. 8) Location - Municipal Building Gym Class Times - Grades K & 1 - afternoon (Approx. Noon-3) Grades 2 & 3 - mornings (Approx. 8-Noon) GRADE 2-3 INDOOR SOCCER WEB PAGE FOR ROSTERS/SCHEDULES -2007 Updated 2/12/07 GRADE K-1 INDOOR SOCCER WEB PAGE FOR ROSTERS/SCHEDULES -2007 Updated 2/12/07 Girls Fast Pitch Softball Camp (Grades 3-8) Join the Blackhawk High School coaching staff and players as they teach you the skills of pitching, hitting, throwing, and fielding in this 1-day camp. A great start-up for rookies or a tune-up for veteran players wanting to play in the summer Girls Softball League Campers will be split into two levels: Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8. Camp will be held at the High School Softball Fields. In case of bad weather the camp will be held indoors in the gym and batting cages at the High School. Date: Tuesday, March 25 Time: 12:30-3:00 p.m. Fee - $15 includes t-shirt (Note: $20 if after March 7) Location - Fort Atkinson High School Girls Fast Pitch Softball League (Currently in Grades 3-8) Join the fastest growing league in town at the newly renovated softball fields behind Luther School. Teams are formed in early May with an evaluation practice - team practices will then be held throughout the month. Games are played June through the end of July. The league is divided into two divisions: Grades 3 - 4 - 5 and Grades 6 - 7 - 8. Deadline to register - Friday, April 25 Fee - $25 (includes visor) Location: Softball Fields (Behind Luther School) Note: Volunteer coaches and paid umps are needed at both levels - Call 563-7781 CLICK HERE TO SEE ROSTERS FOR THE GRADE 3-4-5 FAST PITCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE 2006 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 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 After School Playgroup (Grades 1 - 5) - Play popular games such as Dodge ball, Kickball, Frisbee Golf, Fling Sock Attack, and more in this after school open gym type setting. Led by an enthusiastic staff - kids will burn some after school energy on Mondays and Wednesdays. Registration - Begins February 4 Session 1 Starts: Monday, March 3 Session 1 Ends: Wednesday, March 19 Session 2 Starts: Monday, April 7 Session 2 Ends: Wednesday, April 23 Fee: $10 ($15 if after session begins) Location: Municipal Building Gym Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m. Spring Training Baseball (Grades K-2) - This four day preview of our summer baseball programs will get your child looking forward to the end of the school year and the start of a fun summer ! Safety bats and balls are used as the children receive instruction in hitting, throwing, and catching. Registration - Begins February 4 Session 1 Starts: Grades K-1 (no baseball experience) March 25 - March 28 Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Session 2 Starts: Grades 1 & 2 - March 25 - March 28 Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee: $10/session ($15 if after March 21) Location: Municipal Building Gym Open Gym (Grades 1-5) - Here's a great way to get some exercise during Spring Break vacation. The kids will be kept busy during the one hour open gym by playing basketball, dodge ball, tag & other assorted inside games. Each participant will get a chance to pick from our prize bin at the end of each hour. Registration - Begins February 4 Start Date: Tuesday, March 25 - Friday, March 28 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: $5 ($10 after March 21) Location: Municipal Building Gym Fort Youth Baseball League** (Grade 3-8) - For more information call (920) 563-7781 and ask for Brett.