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 two lessons are 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 USD 489. He has taught in schools and martial arts academies in both Australia and the United States.

Entry Deadline:                Session 1: April 22
                                            Session 2: May 20
                                           Session 3: June 17
                                             Session 4: July 15
Entry Fee:                                              $80.00
Held on: Session 1: Tues. & Thurs.
April 28 - May 21
         Session 2: Tues. & Thurs.
May 26- June 18
        Session 3: Tues. & Thurs.
June 23 – July 16
          Session 4: Tues & Thurs.
July 21 – July 30
Times/Level:
                                                 Sessions 1 & 5
                            Beginner - 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
                     Intermediate - 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
                                        Sessions 2, 3, 4
Beginner - 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
                     Intermediate - 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Location:                           Hays Rec. Gym #3
Limitations:                           Min. 5   Max. 20
Instructor:                                     Stuart Bott

YOUTH PERFORMANCE
Youth Performance is created to increase your child’s flexibility, coordination, and speed. We will heighten their body awareness through games and fundamental movements to help prevent injury.

Entry Deadline:                                    May 21
Entry Fee:                                              $30.00
Held on:        Wed. & Fri. - May 27 – June 19
Times:                                10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages:                                                      6 - 12
Location:                 Fitness Center Studio 1
Limitations:                           Min. 5   Max. 15

BRAZILIZN JIU JITSU
This fun and active class introduces kids to the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through games, movement, and simple techniques. Kids will learn how to move their bodies, fall safely, work with partners, and practice basic self-defense skills in a positive and supportive environment. Classes focus on building confidence, coordination, respect, and having fun — no experience needed!

Entry Deadline:                                  April 22
Entry Fee:                                              $40.00
Held on:           Thursdays April 23 – May 21
Times:                                    5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Ages:                                                       5 - 16
Location:        Aikido of Northwest Kansas
                                200 E 8th Street, Suite 1
Limitations:                             Min. 4   Max. 8
Instructor:   Matthew Chun, Chris Guzman
Organization:  Northwest Kansas
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

MISSION IN MOTION: ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
Each week focuses on a different mission that will develop coordination, teamwork, strength, and endurance while feeling like a fun adventure. Let the fun begin using cones, mats, tunnels and so much more.

Entry Deadline:                                    May 27
Entry Fee:                                           $10.00
Held on:                  Thursdays - June 4 – 25
Time:                         11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages:                                                        5 - 11
Location:                                 Leisure Center
Limitations:                           Min. 5   Max. 24

AERIAL YOGA 4 TWEENS
Fly with us! Tween aerial yoga is designed to encourage your child’s quest for physical challenge! Aerial Yoga promotes better balance, confidence, strength, and courage; 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 WITH NO ZIPPERS OR METAL PIECES

Entry Deadline:                                    May 27
Entry Fee:                                            $20.00
Held on:                    Tuesdays - June 2 - 23
Time:                  Session 1: 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
                            Session 2: 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
                            Session 3: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:                                                        8 - 12
Location:                 Fitness Center Studio 1
Limitations:                             Min. 3   Max. 5

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 9
                          Session 2: Tuesday, June 16
                         Session 3: Tuesday, June 23
                         Session 4: Tuesday, June 30
Times:                           8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ages:                                                      7 – 12
Location:                                 Leisure Center
Limitations:                           Min. 6   Max. 20

FUN & FITNESS
Kids lets get excited about fitness with this program moving you through stations with balance beams, ropes, boxes, bands, and obstacle courses.  Let’s end with a fun game that makes you move, laugh, and get strong.

Entry Deadline:                               July 1
Entry Fee:                                              $10.00
Held on:                   Thursdays - July 9 – 30
Times:                                  11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Ages:                                                       5 - 11
Location:                            Hays Rec Gym #3
Limitations:                           Min. 5   Max. 25

WARRIOR STRENGTH CARDIO COUNTDOWN FOR KIDS
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:                                    June 3
Entry Fee:                                          $65.00
Held on:     Wednesday - June 10 – July 22
Time:                                  10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Ages:                                                        5 - 14
Location:                 Fitness Center Studio 1
Limitations:                           Min. 5   Max. 15
Instructor:     Lisa Schreck