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Come join us the first Saturday of the month as we explore nature together. Created to help kids take a break from their screens and be more involved outside, Forest Adventure will give your child the chance to explore the natural environment and have adventures. They can play games, express themselves and build their self-confidence. From bird feeders to nature windchimes, kids will be able to discover, learn and play! Come join us as we have a Forest Adventure together. Fee includes a snack for after class.
Registration Opens: Aug 16
Registration Closes: Wednesday prior
Time: 10:00am - Noon Location: ERC
Age: Kindergarten-5th
Fee: $7 per child (includes snack)
Min/Max: 10/25
Dates: September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th
Ninja Club is once a week child Tae Kwon Do class specializing in the development of eight key skills. The program includes a variety of drills used to teach TKD skills while at the same time making the child’s training fun and motivational. The Ninja Club program runs October to May. New students are encouraged to start the first week of the month. The one-time uniform fee is $20. The replacement shirt is $15. All uniform orders go through Ida Kerbs. Contact Ida about trying a Free Class.
Instructor: Ms. Ida Kerbs, 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Registration Opens: Aug 16
Registration Closes: Friday before the 1st of the month
Date: Start week of October 5th and October 7th
Age: Little Ninja 3-5 yrs old, Big Ninja 6yrs and up
Time: Little Ninja 5:00pm - 5:30pm, Big Ninja 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Days: Tuesdays only
Fee: $45 per month
Min/Max: 1/20 Location: ERC
For Online Registration, click here for Ninja Club.
This non-school day camp is offered on days that school is out! It includes a variety of sports and activities for your kid to enjoy. We also provide crafts and go swimming in the afternoon in our indoor pool at the Rec Center. This is a great opportunity for kids to have fun on their days out of school. Fee includes snack and drinks. Days are offered with the availability of staff.
Registration Opens: Aug 16
Dates:
November 10 (Registration Closes: November 3)
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November 11 (Registration Closes: November 3)
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November 12 (Registration Closes: November 3)
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Time: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Location: ERC
Age: Kindergarten-5th
Fee: $25 per day
Min/Max: 10/30
The ERC has teamed up with the BIG man at the North Pole to collect Wish List for Christmas this year. PARENTS stop by or call the ERC starting December 1st and add your kid to the list to receive a special letter from Santa himself. The official North Pole mail box will be on display with letters for your children to fill out and place in the magical mailbox for Santa where the letters will magically go to Santa and he will write you back. Santa’s last day for letters is December 17th, so make sure you turn them in by 8am that morning. Santa is looking forward to hearing from you!!
Dates: December 1 - 16
Location: ERC
Fee: Free
Mailbox closes: Dec 16 Letters Mailed by: Dec 17
The big day is just around the corner and we all know that Santa loves his cookies. The Emporia Rec Center wants to give you the opportunity to make your own cookie plate for Santa for Christmas Eve. We will provide the plates and decorations for each child. Not only will we have fun decorating together, we will also be having cookies and milk as we get in the holiday spirit. Come join us for the Holiday fun as we get ready for Christmas!!!
Registration Opens: Aug 16
Registration Closes: Dec 15
Date: December 18
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Age: Kindergarden-5th
Time: 10:00am - Noon
Location: ERC Fee: $5 per child
Min/Max: 10/25