Tween T.A.S. - 5-16 year olds
BEGINNING KNITTING
Dive into the cozy world of knitting with our beginner-friendly workshop! Whether you're picking up needles for the first time or just need a refresher, this program is your gateway to creating your first masterpiece. Let's unravel the basics together and turn those yarns into something uniquely yours!
Entry Deadline: April 24
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Wednesdays – May 1 & 8
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
BABYSITTERS 101
Are you looking for a job that involves kids? Do you want to babysit but don't know how to get started? This course gives participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for infants through school-aged children. Topics include safety issues, preventing injuries, getting a job, daily planning activities, and scheduling snack time. Hands-on with pretend babies. Each participant will receive a handbook, snack, and other resources to get them started. CPR is not included in this course.
Entry Deadline: May 22
Entry Fee: $20.00
Held on: Thursday, May 30
Times: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 11 - 15
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 20
BORN TO MOVE
Get the kids moving with games, hoops, balls and so much more. Each session will feed the kids with action, movement, and play that will burn energy. Let the play begin.
Entry Deadline: May 29
Entry Fee: $10.00
Held on: Thursdays - June 6 – 27
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 - 11
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 24
AERIAL YOGA 4 TWEENS
Come fly with us! Tween aerial yoga is designed to encourage your child’s quest for a physical challenge! Not only does it promote better balance, confidence, strength, and courage, but it also trains the body and mind not to be afraid of trying new things. In class, your yogis will be introduced to the aerial hammocks and each week will build on what they learned the prior week. They will have time to explore, create, and mindfully play in the hammocks both structured and independently. Clothing please wear a T-shirt and long pants no zippers or metal pieces.
Entry Deadline: May 29
Entry Fee: $20.00
Held on: Tuesdays - June 4 - 25
Time: Session 1: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Session 2: 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Session 3:3:00 – 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Location: Studio 1 Fitness Center
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 5
WARRIOR STRENGTH CARDIO COUNTDOWN FOR KIDS
Come 6-5-4-3-2-1! In six theme-based sections, this 30-minute Cardio class is all about the camaraderie born from teamwork, improving posture through body awareness, developing strength, and coordination, and boosting self-confidence! Cardio, Countdown for Kids emphasizes the FUN in functional fitness.
Entry Deadline: May 29
Entry Fee: $40.00
Held on: Tuesdays - June 4 - 25
Time: 10:00 – 10:30am
Ages: 5 - 14
Location: Studio 1 Fitness Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 15
Instructor: Lisa Schreck Warrior Instructor
SCHOOLS OUT
Come on out for a day of fun. Each day we have a full schedule of games, crafts, cooking, and trips to bowling, mini-golf, area parks, and Hays Aquatic Park. Space is limited so sign up fast online or in the office to reserve your spot.
Entry Deadline: Wed. before each session
Entry Fee: $10.00 per session
Held on: Session 1: Wednesday, June 5
Session 2: Wednesday, June 12
Session 3: Wednesday, June 19
Session 4: Wednesday, June 26
Session 5: Wednesday, July 3
Session 6: Wednesday, July 10
Session 7: Wednesday, July 17
Session 8: Wednesday, July 24
Session 9: Wednesday, July 31
Times: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 11
Location: Leisure Center
Limitation: Min. 10 Max. 30
SUMMERTIME ADVENTURE
Kids start your summer adventure with us at the HRC. Meet us in the morning for some sports, games, and other activities in the gym. We will load the bus and head out to an area park for some outdoor games and activities. Before we head back to HRC for pick up we will stop at the ARC park to cool down in the water. Snacks and drinks will be provided for the morning activity. Bring your running shoes, swimsuit, and towel. Pick-up will be at the Hays Recreation Center!
Entry Deadline: Wed. before each session
Entry Fee: $10.00 per session
Held on: Session 1: Tuesday, June 4
Session 2: Tuesday, June 11
Session 3: Tuesday, June 18
Session 4: Tuesday, June 25
Times: 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ages: 7 – 12
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 6 Max. 20
AUSTRALIAN FREESTYLE MARTIAL ARTS SELF-DEFENSE COURSE
Martial arts are the perfect way to get fit and enjoy yourself while you’re doing it – but there’s also so much more than that. In this 4-week martial arts course, students will not only learn self-defense techniques, but there is a focus on improving Focus, Confidence, and Resilience. The classes are well structured and no one lesson is the same which keeps students engaged and motivated. Your child will work on developing core motor skills, mind and body coordination, and personality. When they learn about self-protection, self-belief, and self-resilience at this stage of life they will have the right foundation for the most challenging years of their lives.
Stuart Bott is a probationary 4th-degree Black Belt in Zen Do Kai and a Level 5 Muay Thai Trainer. He has been training in martial arts since 1993. He is also currently a PE teacher with USD489. He has taught in schools and martial arts academies in both Australia and the United States.
Entry Deadline: Session 1: April 10
Session 2: May 15
Session 3: June 12
Session 4: July 10
Entry Fee: $80.00
Held on:
Session 1: Tues. & Thurs. – April 16 - May 9
Session 2: Tues. & Thurs. - May 21 - June 13
Session 3: Tues. & Thurs. - June 18 - July 11
Session 4: Tues & Thurs. - July 16 - Aug 8th
Times/Age:
Time/Age A: 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. – 5 - 7 yrs.
Time/Age B: 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. - 8 – 16 yrs.
Location: 13th Street Gym - 323 W. 13th St.
Limitations: Min 5 Max 20
Instructor: Stuart Bott
KNITTING
Learn the basic stitches of knitting during this class. You will learn how to make a dishcloth. As a part of the fee, each participant will receive a pair of knitting needles and yarn.
Entry Deadline: May 29
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Tuesdays – June 4 & 11
Times: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
Instructor: Deanna Newberry
PLANT DISCOVERY
Come explore with a hands-on activity of how a seed (Lima bean) can be dissected to discover what is inside & how it grows! Find out how many different kinds, colors, and shapes of beans there are and how good they are for you. Then get some bean seeds of your own to take home and grow.
Entry Deadline: May 29
Entry Fee: $2.50
Held on: Tuesday, June 4
Times: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2nd – 4th grade
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 25
Instructor: Stacy Campbell Crop Production Agent
Cottonwood Extension District
MORNING TENNIS
Come enjoy a morning of tennis in the months of June and July. This is a relaxed environment for students to learn the basic skills of the game as well as practice the skills they already possess. Players must supply their own tennis racket and water bottle. Cancellations may occur due to
inclement weather or the instructor’s prior
commitments.
Entry Deadline: Session 1: May 29
Session 2: June 26
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Session 1A & 1B: Tuesdays, June 4 - 25
Session 1C & 1D: Thursday, June 6 – 27
Session 2A & 2B: Tuesdays, July 9 - 30
Session 2C & 2D: Thursdays, July 11 – Aug.1
Times: Session 1A & 2A: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Session 1B & 2B: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Session 1C & 2C: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Session 1D & 2D: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Ages: Session 1A & 2A: 5th & 6th
Session 1B & 2B: 7th & 8th
Session 1C & 2C: 9th & 10th
Session 1D & 2D: 11th & 12th
Location: City Courts behind Hays Aquatic Park
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 15
Instructor: Kayla Brown – Hays High Coach
SAMURAI BOOTCAMP
This class is best for those who want to focus and learn as we cover the basics of using a wooden katana (bokken) and also a wooden jo staff. We will do strikes, blocks, movements, patterned movements (kata), attack and defense exercises, and if we get far enough some disarmament/throwing with the staff. In addition, we will cover some cultural and language concepts.
Entry Deadline: June 5
Entry Fee: $60.00
Held on: Mon. & Wed. - June 12 – July 3
Times: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Ages: 9 - 16
Location: Aikido of Northwest Kansas
208 E 8th Street Suite 1
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 12
Instructor: Brandon Nimz
KIDS CRAFT DAY
Each class will have a new craft with a useful way to use it. Let your child be creative in the ways of the art world.
Entry Deadline: Session 1: June 5
Session 2: June 19
Session 3: July 17
Entry Fee: $8.00 per class
Held on: Session1: Tuesday, June 11
Session 2: Tuesday, June 25
Session 3: Tuesday, July 23
Times: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Ages: 6 – 12
Location: Leisure Center
Limitation: Min. 5 Max. 20
MCKIDS DAY AT LARKS PARK
Spend a McGreat day at Larks Park! The day will start with a game of McKid Ball with Lark’s players coaching and pitching to each team. After McKid Ball enjoy lunch, provided by McDonald’s of Hays. Larks players will also be on hand for autographs. Participants will return to Larks Park that evening to run on the field for the starting lineup with the Larks, throw out the first pitch, and watch the Larks take on the opposing team. McDonald’s of Hays will sponsor the Larks game providing free admission for the general public. McKids Day at Larks Park is sponsored by McDonald’s of Hays along with support from the Larks Baseball Team and the HRC. Every child will receive a t-shirt, if signed up by July 17, that the Lark players can sign at the end of the morning.
Entry Deadline: June 5
Entry Fee: FREE
Held on: Saturday, June 8
Time: McKid Ball: 10:00 a.m.
Larks Game 7:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 – 10
Location: Larks Park – 4th & Oak
Limitations: Min. 10 Max. 24
DADS DAY - UNDER TINY TAS FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
Don’t miss this favorite class! Surprise Dad with something specially made for him just in time for Father’s Day. Gifts and special treats will be wrapped up special for Father’s Day topped off with a handmade card.
Entry Deadline: June 12
Entry Fee: $7.00
Held on: Friday, June 14
Times: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages: 6 - 10
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 20
LEARN TO PLAY MAGIC THE GATHERING
The first Friday, June 14, we will teach basic game mechanics and help people learn to play the game on a fundamental level. This will involve 60 card decks that participants get to keep; on Friday, June 21 we will use the same 60 card decks in a multiplayer format. We will then move to the Commander multiplayer format with Commander decks (MSRP Approx. $47.50) that participants will also get to keep on Friday, June 28. Finally, we will play a booster draft (typically costs $22.50—price included in participation fee) on July 5 (players draft 3 packs of Magic the Gathering and get to keep all cards drafted/decks built. They then play these decks against others in the booster draft tournament).
Entry Deadline: June 12
Entry Fee: $59.00
Held on: Fridays – June 14 – July 5
Times: 2:00 p.m.
Ages: 10 & older
Location: The Gamer’s Guild
200 E 8th Street Suite 1
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 20
Instructor: Brandon Nimz
and Gamers Guild Volunteers
LEARN TO PLAY POKEMON
All players will get a complete starter deck that they will keep. We will teach basic rules and game mechanics and help people learn their (unmodified) starter decks through casual play the first weekend and a simple tournament structure the second weekend. On the third Saturday, we will have a tournament in which the participants are allowed to modify their decks, and we will give out some prizes. The last Saturday we will have a larger tournament that participants can come to using any deck they own (including the deck we have provided them, modified or unmodified), and we will give out bigger prizes as we celebrate the last program day.
Entry Deadline: June 12
Entry Fee: $29.00
Held on: Saturdays – June 15 – July 6
Times: 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6-8 w/parent, 9 & older solo or w/parent
Location: The Gamers Guild
200 E 8th Street Suite 1
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 16
Instructor: Brandon Nimz
& Gamers Guild Volunteers
RAMP REBELS SKATEBOARD CAMP
Ignite the thrill of summer for your child by signing up for the first ever Hays skateboarding camp! Tailored for beginner and intermediate skaters, this program is the ultimate gateway to mastering the basics of skateboarding in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Led by a passionate instructor with years of skateboarding experience and a background in education, adolescents will not only learn essential skills but also forge meaningful friendships with like-minded peers who share their enthusiasm for this dynamic sport. Seize the opportunity to make this summer an unforgettable chapter of fun and growth. Sign up now and let’s get rolling!
*Personal boards are encouraged but skateboards will be provided by the HRC for participants. All participants will need to bring their own helmet.
Entry Deadline: June 12
Entry Fee: $20.00
Held on: Tues & Thurs – June 18 – July 11
Times: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 8 - 11
Location: Aubel Bickle Park
Limitations: Min.4 Max. 8
AIKIDO CAMP
Summer Camp is an excellent training experience for anyone who wants an intensive Aikido training experience. Anyone may attend any session they want and get benefits from the training, but the camp does progress over the week, so attending back to back sessions will yield better results.
Entry Deadline: June 26
Entry Fee: $200.00
Held on: June 30 – July 6
Times:
Sunday June 30 - 1 - 4 p.m. & 6 - 9 p.m.
Monday July 1 - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 5 - 8 p.m.
Tue. July 2 – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 3 – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 4 – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 3 - 6 p.m.
Friday, July 5 – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 6 - 9 p.m.
Sat., July 6 – 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 & older
Location: Aikido of Northwest Kansas
208 E 8th Street Suite 1
Limitations: Min. 1 Max. 14
Instructor: Brandon Nimz and Aikido of Northwest
Kansas Instructors/Guest Instructors
BOWLING 4 BEGINNERS
Do you want your child to learn a great lifetime sport? Have they tried bowling? During this beginners’ class, participants will learn how to find the right ball, learn the correct approach, follow through, how to keep score, and much more. On the last day of class, the participants will have a chance to demonstrate their skills in a tournament. Dallas Herreman along with Centennial Lanes staff will instruct the lessons.
Entry Deadline: July 3
Entry Fee: $16.00
Held on: Tuesday - Friday - July 9 - 12
Times: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages: 8 – 14
Location: Centennial Lanes - 2400 Vine
Limitations: Min. 15 Max. 24
GIRLS DAY CAMP
Girls join me for a day of fun. The afternoon will be set up with games, cooking, skits, and so much more. Don’t be left out sign up for an afternoon of fun.
Entry Deadline: July 3
Entry Fee: $10.00
Held on: Tuesday, July 9
Times: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 10
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 24
TATTING
Learn shuttle tatting in this class. You will learn the basics of how to make rings, joining, and chains. You will learn how to make a snowflake and edging. As part of the fee, each participant will receive a shuttle and thread.
Entry Deadline: July 3
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Tuesdays - July 9 & 16
Times: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
Instructor: Deanna Newberry
BOYS CAMP
Boys, it’s your day without the girls. Spend the afternoon having fun with sports games in the gym, competing with cooking activities, or getting the game boards out for a quick game. Drinks and snacks will be provided for the day.
Entry Deadline: July 10
Entry Fee: $10.00
Held on: Tuesday, July 16
Times: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 10
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 24
FUN & FITNESS
Get a fun workout using basic body movement and gross motor skills. Gain strength, flexibility, and balance crawling up, down, over, and through mats, hoops, and more!
Entry Deadline: July 10
Entry Fee: $10.00
Held on: Thursdays - July 11 – 25
Times: 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages: 5 - 11
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. Max. 25
ADVANCED KNITTING
Learn how to read patterns and make slippers. You will need to bring to class knitting needles (Size 8 Needles) and 4 ounces of yarn. Pre-requisite for the course you must have taken our entry-level knitting class.
Entry Deadline: July 31
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Tuesdays – August 6 & 13
Times: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 & older
Location: Dale Allenbaugh Conference Room
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 6
Instructor: Deanna Newberry
KANSAS HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS – FALL SESSION
Kansas Hunter Education teaches new hunters to be ethical, safe, and knowledgeable. The course consists of subjects covering hunter responsibility, ethics, fair chase, history of firearms, firearms basics, ammunition, basic gun safety, field safety, bow hunting, conservation, and wildlife management, wildlife of Kansas, outdoor emergencies, Kansas hunting regulations, and boating safety for hunters. The traditional hunter education course is organized and conducted by volunteer instructors. All parents are welcome to attend classes with their children. Students are REQUIRED to attend both days.
Entry Deadline: August 7
Entry Fee: $5.00 per person
Held on: Thurs. AND Sat. – August 8 & 10
Times: Thursday – 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. AND
Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 11 & older as of the last day of class
Location: Leisure Center
Limitations: Min. 10 Max. 35
28TH ANNUAL YOUTH OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
Area conservation groups and businesses have teamed together to offer a FREE day of target shooting for youth. All target shooting materials and equipment are supplied for the event which offers trap shooting, skeet shooting, archery, air rifle / BB gun, muzzleloader, small-bore rifle, computerized target shooting, paintball target shooting, BASS Casting Kids, and fur harvesting demonstrations.
This is an excellent opportunity to introduce youth to the world of shooting sports, hunting, fishing, and fur harvesting. Hunter Education Certification is not required, but participants must be accompanied by an adult. Persons specializing in their field of shooting will closely supervise youth at each station. Registration for the event will be completed on-site and participants can enjoy a free lunch.
Entry Fee: FREE
Held on: Saturday, August 17
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - come and go
Ages: 17 & under w/an adult
Location: Hays City Sportsman’s Club
1/4 mile north of I-70, Exit 157
DOGGIE PLAY DAY
Meet at the Hays Aquatic Park for a doggie day of fun. During the Annual Dog Swim, come over to a special area where your dog can paint your dog’s paws, play with some toys, or have a special treat. All dogs must have current vaccinations including rabies to enter the park. Owners must be in control of their pet(s) at all times, with two pets per guest max. Please note that this is open to all dogs so come with the equipment as needed to keep your dog under control. You will also be responsible for cleaning up after your dog.
Held on: Saturday, August 24
Times: 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 5 & older
Location: Hays Aquatic Park
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 12
