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TABLE OF CONTENTSGeneral Information .......................................................................2Playground Programs ....................................................................3 Summer Camps ...........................................................................3-4Stolley Park Railroad .................................................................... 5 Summer Concert Series ............................................................... 5Swimming Lessons .................................................................... 6-7Island Oasis ................................................................................... 8Lincoln Pool/Wading Pools .......................................................... 9Youth Track & Field ......................................................................10MLB Pitch, Hit & Run ..................................................................10Grand Island Games (GIG) ........................................................... 11Officials & Referees Wanted ....................................................... 11Jackrabbit Run Golf Course ........................................................ 12Heartland Public Shooting Park .......................................................... 13Firearm Classes ....................................................................................... 13Grand Island Public Library ............................................................. 14-15Parks & Facilities ......................................................................... 16

PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES & STAFFParks & Recreation Office .........................................308.389.0290 Parks & Recreation Director ................................... Todd McCoy Parks & Recreation Admin. Secretary ................ Patti Buettner Recreation Superintendent........................... Jeremy Bachmann Recreation Coordinator .............................Briar Burr, Tara CoonJackrabbit Run Golf Course ........................................308.385.5340Park Maintenance Shop ..............................................308.385.5426 Park Superintendent............................................. Barry BurrowsGreenhouse .................................................................. 308.385.5303 City Horticulturist ......................................................Brad FosterHeartland Public Shooting Park .................................308.385.5048 Shooting Park Superintendent .................................Bill StarkeyGrand Island Cemetery ................................................308.385.5359 Cemetery Superintendent ........................................ Mark SandsIsland Oasis Water Park ...............................................308.385.5381Lincoln Pool ..................................................................308.385.5458

ADULT SPORTS AND CLUBS PARKSSoftball (Jeff Hubl) www.gisba.com ..........................308.398.0237Grand Island Tennis Center ........................................ 402.366.5606Radio Controlled Raceway.................................... www.NESCAR.org

MISCELLANEOUSNebraska Game Warden (Tim Williams) ................... 402.929.0051Nebraska Game and Parks .............................................402.471.0641Mormon Island................................................................308.385.6211Hall County Park ..........................................................308.385.5087

YOUTH ACTIVITIES CONTACTSABCDD Girls Softball (Janiece Jones)www.gigirlssoftball.org .................................................308.379.0181Heartland Soccer Club ........................ www.giheartlandsoccer.com Grand Island Little League ............................ www.gilittleleague.org

PROGRAM REGISTRATIONStarting April 3rd: Register Online at

www.giparks.com/recreation

Walk-in Registration begins April 26th.Parks & Recreation • City Hall, 100 East 1st Street

Online registration is recommendedbecause of the popularity and limited

space in summer youth programs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Mosaic • Stolley Park, 5/23/2013Owen’s Day Reporting Center • Ashley Park, 5/31/2013Dodge Elementary School • Pier Park, 6/14/2013Messiah Lutheran Church • Grace Abbott Park, 9/14/2013Grand Island Kiwanis Club • Buechler Park, 2/27/2014Integrated Life Choices • George Park, Stuhr Museum Trail, 4/17/2014Duff Family • Custer Street Mini Parks (1450, 1716, 2311)• North Side Fun Park & Piper Street Park, 10/26/2016

Amur Equipment Finance • Pier Park, 3/21/2018Leon Van Winkle • Stolley Park Horseshoe Area, 6/1/2015 & Sucks Lake Park, 4/16/2018Integrated Life Choices • Lions Club Park, Memorial Park & Pioneer Park, 7/25/ 2016Walnut Middle School Builders Club • Ryder Park, 2/18/2020Mid Nebraska Individual Services • Eagle Scout Park and Trail, 5/9/2016 • Lincoln Park, 1/18/2017 • Sothman Park, 4/25/2017 • Sucks Lake Park, 8/23/2017 • Capital Heights Mini Park , 8/16/2018

THANK YOU TO THE LOCAL GROUPS & FAMILIES THAT ADOPT OUR CITY PARKS!

FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (308)-389-0290!

Adopting a park or trail isn’t just about work, it’s about fun! Your group’s time at your adopted park could include a picnic, outdoor games, or a fishing outing. Best of all, it’s an opportunity to get to know one another better.

PARK ACTIVITIES & SUMMER CAMPS

Sports, games, water activities and arts and crafts are all included in this two week program. Special guest visitors include; officers from the Grand Island Police Department, Deputies from the Hall County Sheriff's Department, staff from the City Library, staff from Nebraska Extension’s Nutrition Education Program, and staff from the Grand Island Clean Community System! Sessions are two weeks in length and meet Monday through Friday. Drop-off and pick-up locations are at the following parks: Stolley Park Wading Pool, George Park Northwest Picnic Shelter, Grace Abbott Park Band Stand.You must pre-register your child for each camp they participate in. Camp cost is $12/child. The minimum number of campers needed is eight. All campers must be potty trained. Campers are encouraged to bring a small snack and drink each day, as well as swimsuit attire for any visits to the wading pools or water games.

1. Kinder Kamp 1. June 7 – June 18 i. Stolley Park ii. George Park 2. June 21 – July 2 i. Stolley Park ii. Grace Abbott Park 3. July 5– July 16 i. Stolley Park ii. George Park 4. July 19 – July 30 i. Stolley Park ii. George Park

2. Playground Pals 1. June 7 – June 18 i. Stolley Park ii. George Park 2. June 21 – July 2 i. Stolley Park ii. Grace Abbott Park 3. July 5– July 16 i. Stolley Park ii. George Park 4. July 19 – July 30 i. Stolley Park ii. George Park

Offered at parks around Grand Island throughout the summer. Kinder Kamp for ages 3 1/2 - 6 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) Playground Pals for ages 7-12 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

KINDER KAMP & PLAYGROUND PALS

SUMMER CAMPS

SPECIAL GUEST VISITORS"Kinder Kamp and Playground Pals" programs will feature Special guest visitors; officers from the Grand Island Police Department, Deputies from the Hall County Sheriff's Department, staff from the City Library, staff from Nebraska Extension’s Nutrition Education Program, and staff from the Grand Island Clean Community System!

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE APRIL 3RD AT WWW.GIPARKS.COM

EXPLORE ARCHERYLocated at Heartland Shooting Park

Session 1: Tuesday, June 1 - Friday, June 4 | 9:30-noon | 9-14 yr olds | $50 Session 2: Tuesday, June 1 - Friday, June 4 | 1-3:30pm | 9-14 yr olds | $50Session 3: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 | 10-noon | 9-14 yr olds | $50

Session 4: Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 | 1-3pm | 9-14 yr olds | $50 Join us for a taste of one of the fastest growing sports in America! Explore archery is a versatile archery education program that is fun, rewarding, progressive and most importantly safe! Equipment will be provided or you can bring you own. Children will conquer the 3D course on Friday. Don’t miss out this great, fun-filled opportunity!

PHENOMENAL SCIENCE - ARE YOU READY???Located at Stolley Park

Wednesday, June 23 & Thursday, June 24 | 10-noon | 7-11 yr olds | $25A look at motion and problem solving. Mind control or what?? Can ordinary sport-ing games be explained using the principles of science? Can you make a liquid boil without a stove or microwave? Chemical and physical properties of matter, matter!! Join me for an eye fooling time of tricks, science, and games. Can you figure it out?? Camp is led by a local science teacher with 40+ years of teaching experience! Join her for a fun exploration of science!!

SLIME TIMELocated at Stolley Park

Tuesday, July 6 | 10-noon | 4-6 year olds | $15Friday, July 23 | 10-noon | 7-11 year olds | $15

It’s time for the slime! Tired of your child making messes all over in an attempt to create slime? Leave the mess to us and send your child to this sticky camp. Your child will get to enjoy creating and testing out various types of slime. They will be having a blast in no time.

COOKING FOR KIDS 101Located at The Grand Island YMCA, 221 East South Front Street

Thursday, June 8 | 1-3pm | 6-11 years olds | $15 Wednesday, July 21 | 1-3pm | 6-11 years olds | $15

Stir up a good time in the kitchen with our camp staff. Campers will learn basic cook-ing skills from how to read a recipe to using measuring tools correctly. Campers will get to chow down on their own delicious creations and possibly be able to make you lunch at home! Don’t let the summer heat keep you out of the kitchen! Sign up for Cooking for Kids 101! BON APPETIT!!

LET'S DANCE!Located at Stolley Park

Thursday, July 8 | 10-noon | 7-12 year olds | $10Wednesday, July 21 | 10-noon | 7-12 year olds | $10

Let’s Dance! What’s better than enjoying the park in the summer while learning all the newest and latest line dances from a local DJ?! Grab a friend to join you even though there’s no partner needed for these dances! Boot Scootin’ Boogie, the Cupid Shuffle, the Wobble, Knockin’ Boots and many more!! Parents are welcome to join at no additional charge. Fun for the entire family! Grab your dancing shoes and sign up today!!

ROCKETSLocated at Stolley Park

Thursday, July 22 | 9:30am-noon | 8-13 year olds | $203-2-1 BLAST OFF!! Come build your own rocket! Decorate it and make it your own creation. Then watch it take fight into the sky! Time will vary on this project. We will finish once all rockets have been ignited!

PRINCESS FOR A DAYLocated at Stolley Park

Friday, June 11 | 10-noon | 4-8 year olds | $15Don’t miss the chance to wear your favorite formal wear as you dress to impress and join us for this royal tea party! Participants will make a craft fit for local royalty and have a lesson in tea etiquette before enjoying a snack fit for a Queen or King!

SCIENCE FUNLocated at Stolley Park

Tuesday, June 22 | 1-3pm | 4-6 year olds | $15Are your eyes working? Experience science at its best!!! We will take a look at science in your environment. How do colors bleed? Is there a secret to mm's? Prop-erties of ivory soap. Different activities and how science is all around us. Motion, speed, and other events that are explained by science principles. Polymers plus bal-ance and construction of towers. Join us for a fun filled 2 hours of everyday science. Are you sure you see? Camp is led by a local science teacher with 40+ years of teaching experience! Join her for a fun exploration of science!!

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STOLLEY PARK RAILROADAll aboard! The Stolley Park Railroad is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. Riders will enjoy two trips around Stolley Park on Central Nebraska’s only life size garden-scale railroad.

Individual Passenger Rates:Children ages 1 & 2 FREE with paying adult

$3.00 ages 3 years and older • 10 ride punch card $20.0025 ride punch card $50.00 • 50 ride punch card $75.00Large Group Package: • $150 per hour for unlimited riders

A memorable way for your child to celebrate a speical day! The birthday boy or girl will be treated to a special gift from the engineer, and the entire party will get one hour unlimited rides around the park.Party Includes:

• $10 per child.• All children get a free party gift• All children get a snack and a drink• Shelter rental available for additional $30

Party packages can be reserved fromMay - August on Friday, Saturday & Sundays

from 1-3 pm or 4-6 pmCall us today to book your party (308) 389-t0290

CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS WITH THESTOLLEY PARK RAILROAD

ALL ABOARD

Spring Hours: April 3 - May 23Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 8 pm

Memorial Day, May 31, 12 pm - 5 pm Summer Hours: May 28 - August 8

Friday - Sunday, 1 - 8 pm4th of July, 12 - 5 pm

Fall Hours: August 14 - September 26Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 8 pm

Labor Day, September 6, 12 pm - 5 pmAll dates are weather permitting.

PARK ACTIVITIES

2021 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

June 24: The Kavas Buechler Park • 8:00pm-9:00pm

Bring your dancing shoes! Upbeat & lively polka band!

July 8: Jessy Karr Band Grace Abbott Park • 8:00pm-9:00pm

A variety of music that should suit a diverse crowd.

July 15: Code Blue Buechler Park • 8:00pm-9:00pm

You will walk away dancing after hearing this band. Their music is eclectic, covering many different musical styles.

June 3: Blue Blate Special Grace Abbott Park • 8:00pm-9:00pm

Their songs give the audience a feeling for American Roots music, covering R&B, jazz-infused Americana & a touch of rock.

June 10: Mohanna with Red ShoesBuechler Park • 8:00pm-9:00pm

A broad variety of classic songs including some history and humor.

June 17: Thalken Tesdall Thalken with Blackberry Winter Horns

Grace Abbott Park • 8:00pm-9:00pm Seasoned performers on vocals, keyboard, sax, flute and percussion,

playing classics from the American songbook – pop, swing, jump, & more!

SUMMER CAMPS

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE APRIL 3RD AT WWW.GIPARKS.COM

LOOKING OUT FOR MELocated at Stolley Park

Wednesday, June 9 | 10-noon | 8-10 year olds | $15 Thursday, June 10 | 10-noon | 11-13 year olds | $15

Self-defense techniques are one of those skills you hope you never have to use, but need to learn in order to prepare for the unknown. This camp will teach you basic communication skills and simple and effective self-defense techniques. Camp is led by members of the Grand Island Police Department and will give participants the insight needed to help keep themselves safe. Campers will need to wear comfort-able clothing and athletic shoes. Max number of participants is 15 for each day so register early!

CAMP CABANALocated at Island Oasis

Week 1: Monday, July 12th-Friday, July 16th | 1-4pm | 8-13 years old | $50 Week 2: Monday, July 26th-Friday, July 30th | 1-4pm | 8-13 years old | $50

$25 for Island Oasis Season Pass HoldersHaving a hard time staying cool during the hot summer months? Wishing you could spend more time floating down the lazy river? Mom and dad too busy to take you swim-ming? This camp is the perfect opportunity to solve these problems! Campers will spend each day enjoying the water park and everything it has to offer! Drop-off/pick-up loca-tion is the grass area adjacent to the main entrance. Fee for the one week session is $50. Island Oasis season pass holders may register at a reduced cost of $25.

DINOSAUR WORLDLocated at Stolley Park

Wednesday, July 7 | 10-noon | 4-6 year olds | $15Thursday, July 9 | 10-noon | 7-11 year olds | $15

Is there anything better than dinosaurs?! Come enjoy time learning about the crea-tures that first appeared over 230 million years ago! Campers will be immersed in a prehistoric experience that includes crafts, games and a dig for dinosaur bones!

SUMMER PELocated at Stolley Park

Tuesday, June 22 - Thursday, June 24 | 1-3pm | 7-11 year olds | $25PE isn’t just for the school year! This camp will give participants time to enjoy all the things they miss about their favorite time during the school day! Come spend three days immersed in all the games and sports that you loved while at school! Campers will have plenty of opportunity to burn off their extra summer energy while learning and participating in game after game!

HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOLER Located at Stolley Park

Tuesday, June 1 - Friday, June 4 | 9am-noon | middle school age | $20Spend a week learning about yourself and how to create an awesome life! Partici-pants will each self-evaluate where they are in the 12 areas of wellness, (including Self-Love and Responsibility, Breathing, Emotion, Nutrition, Movement, Playing and Working, Communication, to name a few). A personal Wellness-Wheel will be designed and a plan put into place for everyone involved. The week will include many experiences in all areas of health. Activities will include outdoor sessions and classroom time. Students will exit with a plan and goals in place to help them to reach higher potentials.

VACATION IMAGINATIONLocated at Stolley Park

Monday, July 26 - July 30 | 10-noon | 6-11 year olds | $50 The Sky’s the Limit with Vacation Imagination. Campers will get to create unique crafts, make sticky slime, explore magic and participate in fun camp games! Camp-ers will learn fun camp songs that energize the soul. Imagination is the key in this fun camp! If we can imagine it, we can make it possible. Don’t pass up this great opportunity for fun in the sun. Sign up today before this camp becomes a figment of your imagination!

CHEER/DANCE CLINICLocated at Stolley Park

Saturday, June 19 | 10-noon | 6-12 year olds | $20 Check-in will be at 9:30am

Join Megan Wardyn, member of the Nebraska Spirit Squad, as she leads a clinic that will be an introduction to cheerleading! Participants will work on skills such as jumps, pom arm motions, cheering and chanting, and learn a fun cheer/dance routine! No tumbling or stunting will be performed. Participants should wear cloth-ing that is comfortable and easy to move in as well as tennis shoes. No denim/jeans and hair needs to be pulled out of face. Participants are encouraged to bring pom poms if they have them. A small performance will be given for parents at 11:50am.

SUMMER WARRIORLocated at Stolley Park

Monday, June 21 - Wednesday, June 23 | 10-noon | 9-13 yr olds | $20Do you have what it takes to be a WARRIOR?! Put on your camo and join Staff Sergeant Jost from the United States Army to find out! She’ll have a morning full of team building activities as well as some friendly competitions. How many push-ups can you do? How well can you compete when your limitations depend on your partner beside you? Find out if you have what it takes! Participants will have the opportunity to make their own dog tags and will leave with a better appreciation for themselves and their new friends.

BASKETBALL - BALL HANDLING 101Located at Stolley Park

Thursday, June 10, 17 & 24 from 11-noon | 7-12 year olds | $5Want to improve your game, but don’t have anyone to play with? Grab your bas-ketball and head to the park! Participants will hone their bball skills with only their own basketball and some guidance! Numerous drills will be gone over to continue to challenge you as you work to be a better player throughout the summer! Please bring your own basketball and water.

CAMP H2OLocated at Stolley Park

Tuesday, July 6 | 1-3pm | 7-11 year olds | $10Thursday, July 22 | 1-3pm | 4-6 year olds | $10

Make a splash this summer by hanging out with our staff at Camp H2O! This camp is dripping with fun activities from water obstacles to water wars. We will play several water games and show your child how to have a cool time on even the hottest of days this summer.

ART WITH HAPPY BRUSH Located at Stolley Park

Thursday, June 3 | 10-noon | 6-12 year olds | $20Under the Sea Theme: Campers will use an air-dry clay to make their creation that can only be found under the sea!

Tuesday, June 15 | 10-noon, 6-12 year olds | $20Out of the World Theme: Space the final frontier… En-joy a couple hours of painting fun. In this camp, we will paint stars and the planets! Project will include a themed canvas.

Tuesday, July 20 | 10-noon, 6-12 year olds | $20Splish-Splash Theme: The essence of summer fun! What better way to stay cool on a hot summer day then the wa-ter!? Project will include a themed canvas.

CSI: GILocated at Stolley Park

Thursday, June 24 | 10-noon | 10-14 years old | $15Join Detective Winton from the Grand Island Police Department’s Criminal Division as you see first-hand how crimes are solved! You’ll be able to witness and try out all the cool and scientific ways that evidence is collected. Participants will see how finger prints are dusted and lifted as well as how hidden prints are found! If that’s not enough, learn the methods of the professionals on finding and casting footprints! Because of the specialty of this camp, registration is limited to 10 per session so sign up today!

PICKLEBALL 101Located at Stolley Park on the Pickleball courts

Tuesday, June 15 - Thursday, June 17 | 10-noon | 7-11 yr olds | $10Why wait any longer to learn the fastest growing sport in the country?! Grab your paddle and join two of Grand Island’s most knowledgeable players as you learn how to play Pickleball! This is a great opportunity to get started on a sport that can be played by anyone and everyone. Parents are also welcome to come learn the ins and outs of the game. It is suggested to bring a hat or sunglasses, water and a Pickleball paddle if you have one.

WILDERNESS ADVENTURE CAMP Located at Stolley Park

Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 | 10-noon | 8-12 years old | $40Are you ready for your next summer adventure? Grab your binoculars and put on your safari hat because this camp will teach campers how to track wildlife, recognize exotic Nebraska birds and catch a fishy dinner (dinner not included). If that's not enough, campers will learn how to use GPS as they go Geocaching. To wrap up the session, each camper will walk away with basic first aid knowledge. Sign up today and join us for this wild adventure!

SWIMMING LESSONS SESSION ONEJune 14 - 25

SESSION TWOJune 28 - July 9

SESSION THREEJuly 12 - 23

SESSION FOURJuly 26 - Aug 6

Preschool AquaticsAges 4 to 5 years *See description

Level 1Ages 5 to 6 years *See description

Level 2Primary Skills

Level 3Stroke Development

Level 4Stroke Improvement

Level 5Stroke Refinement

Level 6Skill Proficiency

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SWIMMING LESSONSListed below is a description of what your child will learn while participating in that particular level of the Learn To Swim Program. You must pre-register your child for each individual class. COST IS $35 PER CHILD. Due to the limited number of children per class, no early registrations accepted. No phone registrations accepted.Our Learn-to-Swim offers something for everybody. Instructors are trained and certified by the American Red Cross, so swimmers of all ages and abilities are in good hands.The pre-requisite for each level is the successful demonstration of the skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which thas no pre-requisite. Each level of Learn-to-Swim includes training in basic water safety and helping others in an emergency, in addition to the skills outlined below:

PARENT & CHILD AQUATICSBuilds basic water safety skills for both parents and children, helping infants and young children ages 6 months to about 3 years become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water.Participant skills include: Getting wet with toys and kicking • Enter water by lifting in and walking in • Out-of-water and in-water exploration • Exit water by lifting out and walking out • Blowing bubbles on the surface • Blowing bubbles with mouth and nose submerged • Underwater exploration • Submerging mouth, nose and eyes • Front and back floats and glides • Roll from front to back and back to front • Passing from instructor to parent • Leg actions on front and back • The importance of wearing a life jacket • How to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR • Basic water safety rules • General water safety around the home • Recreational water illnesses• Sun safety

PRESCHOOL AQUATICSGives young children about ages 4 and 5 a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes water safety, survival and foundational swimming concepts. Skills are age-appropriate, helping participants achieve success on a regular basis while in a class environment with their peers.Participant skills include: Enter water by jumping in • Fully submerging and holding breath • Bobbing • Front, jellyfish and tuck floats • Back float and glide • Recover from a front and back float or glide to a vertical posi-tion • Change direction of travel while swim-ming on front or back • Tread water using arm and leg actions • Combined arm and leg ac-tions on front and back • Finning arm action on back • Staying safe around aquatic environ-ments • Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket• Recognizing an emergency • How to call for help • Too much sun is no fun • Look before you leap • Think so you don’t sink • Reach or throw, don’t go

LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLSHelps participants feel comfortable in the water.Participant skills include: Enter and exit wa-ter using ladder, steps or side • Blow bubbles through mouth and nose • Bobbing • Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged ob-jects • Front and back glides and back float • Recover to vertical position from a front glide and back float or glide • Roll from front to back and back to front • Tread water using arm and hand actions • Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back • Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back • Combined arm and leg actions on front and back • Staying safe around aquatic environ-ments • Recognizing the lifeguards • Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket • Recognizing an emergency • How to call for help • Too much sun is no fun

LEVEL 2: PRIMARY SKILLS Gives participants success with fundamental skills.Participant skills include: Enter water by step-ping or jumping from the side • Exit water using ladder, steps or side • Fully submerge and hold breath • Bobbing • Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects • Front, jellyfish and tuck floats • Front and back glides and back float • Recover from a front and back float or glide to a vertical position • Roll from front to back and back to front • Change di-rection of travel while swimming on front or back • Tread water using arm and leg actions • Combined arm and leg actions on front and back • Finning arm action on back • Staying safe around aquatic environments • Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket • Recognizing an emergency • How to call for help • Too much sun is no fun • Look before you leap • Think so you don’t sink • Reach or throw, don’t go

LEVEL 3: STROKE DEVELOPMENT Builds on the skills in Level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper waters.Participant skills include: Enter water by jumping from the side • Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions • Bobbing while moving toward safety • Rotary breathing • Survival float • Back float • Change

from vertical to horizontal position on front and back • Tread water • Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front • Front crawl and elementary backstroke • Scissors kick • Reach or throw, don’t go • Think twice before going near cold water or ice • Look before you leap

LEVEL 4: STROKE IMPROVEMENTDevelops confidence in the skills learned and improves other aquatic skills. Participant skills include: Headfirst entry from the side in compact and stride positions • Swim under water • Feet first surface dive • Survival swimming • Front crawl and backstroke open turns • Tread water using 2 different kicks • Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly • Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on back • Reach or throw, don’t go • Recreational water illnesses • Think so you don’t sink • Look before you leap

LEVEL 5: STROKE REFINEMENT Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.Participant skills include: Shallow-angle dive from the side • Shallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke • Tuck and pike surface dives • Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming • Tread water • Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly • Standard scull • How to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR• Recreational water illnesses • Reach or throw, don’t go • Look before you leap • Think so you don’t sink • Think twice before going near cold water or ice • Wave, tide or ride, follow the guide

LEVEL 6: SWIMMING & SKILL PROFICIENCYLevel 6 is designed with “menu” options that focus on preparing participants for lifetime fitness and safety, as well as more advanced courses, such as the Water Safety Instructor course, or other aquatic activities, including competitive swimming or diving. Options include: Personal Water Safety • Fitness Swimmer • Fundamentals of Diving

SWIMMING LESSONS

REGISTER ONLINE STARTING APRIL 3RD

www.giparks.com/recreation | FEE: $35.00

SWIMMING LESSONS SESSION ONEJune 14 - 25

SESSION TWOJune 28 - July 9

SESSION THREEJuly 12 - 23

SESSION FOURJuly 26 - Aug 6

Preschool AquaticsAges 4 to 5 years *See description

Level 1Ages 5 to 6 years *See description

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6:15 - 6:50 pm6:55 - 7:30 pm

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6:15 - 6:50 pm6:55 - 7:30 pm

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SWIMMING POOLS

321 E Fonner Park Road 308.385.5381

ADMISSION PRICES• Children (4 & Under) ............... Free with paying adult• Youth (5 to 15 years) .................................................$8• Adult (16 to 54 years) ...............................................$9• Senior (55 & Older) ..................................................$8• Family .....................................................................$30

(Includes 2 adults and 4 children of an immediate family)ISLAND OASIS SPECIALS

• $1 off Monday through Thursday 12-5pmAFTER 5:00 PM• 2 for 1 Mondays - 2 admissions for the price of one (must

be equal or lesser value)• Tuesdays Family Night - $3 admission per person as

well as discounts on concession items• $2 off admission Wednesday through Sunday.

FATHER’S DAY - JUNE 20All dads allowed into the water park for free! Be sure to invite your dad and spend some quality time together at this special event. This is sure to become an annual family tradition.

Open 7 days a week12:00pm - 8:00pm

weather permitting

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE ISLANDFree admission for birthday boy or girl with groups of 5 or more!

• A birthday party in your own reserved picnic shelter for two hours! Your choice of pizza or hot dog, chips and a drink provided.

• Free birthday photo!• Birthday cookie provided for all!• Party rates: Children: $13 • Adults: $14

DISCOVER THE ATTRACTIONS• Two Speed Slides - six stories high and almost 300-

foot long• Two Flume Slides - 150-foot long with swimming

pool splash down area• Two Enclosed Slides - 150-foot dark tunnel slides• Wave Pool - 350-thousand gallons of water• Lazy River - 750-foot continuous river with sprays,

bubbles, fountains and showers• Lily Pad and Log Walk - Children’s area with overhead

strung cargo net• Otter Slide - Kiddy Slide• Zero Depth Access - walk in access for all ages• Sand Play Area• Sand Volleyball Court• Plus much, much more!

2021 AQUATIC SEASON PASSESIsland Oasis Season Pass Standard Pass Gold Pass

• Youth (5 to 15 years) $80 $100• Adult (16 to 54 years) $90 $110• Senior (55 & Older) $80 $100• Single Parent Family $170 $210

(Immediate family only)• Family $200 $250

(Immediate family only)

* Gold Season Pass includes free locker rental, innertube rental and a 10% discount on concession items!

* Aquatic Season Passes may only be purchased at IslandOasis starting Thursday, May 27. For more information call the Parks & Recreation Office at 308.389.0290.

POOLS OPEN SATURDAY MAY 29!

SWIMMING POOLS

ADMISSION PRICES: • Children (4 & Under) ..................... Free with paying adult• Youth (5 to 15 years) ..................................................$3.00• Adult (16 to 54 years) .................................................$4.00• Senior (55 & Older) ....................................................$3.00• Pool Rental ....................................................... $175.00/hr.

GRAND ISLAND WADING POOLSOpening Date: Saturday, May 29

11:30am to 7:30pm • FREE

NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTYLincoln Park

Eighth St. & Beal St.Grace Abbott Park

State St. & Cleburn St.Pier Park

Oak St. & Ashton St.Stolley Park

Stolley Park Rd. & Park St.Veterans Park Splash Pad

2820 N. Broadwell

WANNA BE A LIFEGUARD?WANNA BE A LIFEGUARD?

LIFEGUARD CLASSES

LINCOLN POOL ONLY SEASON PASS:• Youth (5 to 15 years) ................................................$45.00• Adult (16 to 54 years) ...............................................$55.00• Senior (55 & Older) ..................................................$45.00• Single Parent Family (Immediate family only) ........$95.00• Family (Immediate family only) ............................$125.00

ZERO DEPTH ENTRY • 1 METER DIVING BOARD • 3 METER DIVING BOARD • SHADED STRUCTURES

For more information or to register for the class, contact the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Office

at 308.389.0290 or email briarb@grand-island.com

LINCOLN POOL1018 E 7th St.

308.385.5458

Opening Day:Saturday, May 29

Open 7 days a week | 12pm - 6pm | Weather Permitting

The American Red Cross Lifeguard course allows participants to gain the necessary certifications to work this summer at Island Oasis and Lincoln Pool!

TWO CLASSES THIS YEAR!May 17 - 21 or May 22 - June 26Lincoln Park Swimming Pool

CLASS IS FREE. STARTING WAGE FOR GI PARKS AND RECREATION LIFEGUARDS IS $11/HR.

Island Oasis offers over six acres of refreshing family fun! Guests can brave the waves in the 350 thousand-gallon wave pool or relax and unwind in our 750-foot lazy river. More adventurous thrill seekers will experi-ence the force of gravity firsthand when they ride one of two six story high-speed slides! Adventurers can also attempt to tackle four giant 150-foot slides. Children will love zero depth areas that include spraying foun-tains and a wacky wet otter slide. Plus they can build sand castles in the sand, stroll across the lily pads, or test their skills on the log walk. Enjoy a match of sand volleyball then drop your anchor and feed the crew at our full concession and patio area.

This is a program for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. The program promotes basic running, jumping and throwing skills to the youth participants. First through forth place finishers of the Grand Island local meet automatically qualify for the State meet held in either Grand Island, Kearney, York, North Platte, or Hastings.

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The "Grand Island Games" are a unique version of a team style Olympics that gives participants a chance to take part in a wide variety of recreational activities. Teams may be family members, co-workers, service clubs, churches, friends, etc. and be at least six people, but no more than 30. The goal for these two days is to make new friends, build pride, promote the community and simply have a great time. Call 389-0290 to find out about team sponsorships. Saturday events at Westside Lanes.

GRAND ISLAND GAMES

Friday, July 23RD and Saturday, July 24TH

• Golf• Pickleball• Texas Hold 'em

• Obstacle Course• Combat Archery• Volleyball

• Tug of War• Bowling• And more!

Must Register In Advance at www.pitchhitrun.com

PARTICIPATION IS FREEVISIT PitchHitRun.com

Host: Grand Island Parks and Recreation Date: April 19 @ 4:30 Location: Webb Road Athletic Complex

Information Contact: Jeremy Bachmann | (308) 389-0298 jeremyb@grand-island.com

OFFICIALS WANTED!GI Parks & Recreation is looking for Officials for Adult Volleyball, Soccer & Flag Football Leagues!

$16-20/hour | Contact Jeremy if interested at 308-389-0298 or jeremyb@grand-island.com

2021 Events Include:Must register by June 25 at GI Parks & Recreation office Event: Friday, July 23rd and July 24th

Ages: 18 years and older Fee: $20 per person (Includes Free GIG T-shirt & Dinner

For more information on the games, rules, sponsorships, etc., contact the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Dept or go online at www.giparks.com/recreation/gig

TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP

grand island Monday, May 24, 2021 For kids 8-13 years old as

of December 31, 2021

• REGISTRATION INFORMATION: This event is free, however participants need to pre-register online at www.giparks.com/recreation. MEET LOCATION: Northwest High School | Event begins at 4:30pm

• AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded to the top four finishers in each event.• CHAMPIONSHIP MEET: 1st - 4th place finishers from each local meet will advance to compete at the Cen-

tral Nebraska Youth Track & Field Meet Championships. The Championship will rotate amongst the five cities from year to year. The 2021 Championship Meet will be held in Grand Island on Saturday, June 12th.

A RECREATIONAL TRACK & FIELD MEET FOR KIDS FROM CENTRAL NEBRASKA!

PITCH HIT & RUN IS MONDAY, APRIL 19th

Baseball & Softball

divisions for PLAYERS AGES 7-14 Age determined as of July 16, 2021

GET YOURGAME ON

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JACKRABBIT RUN GOLF COURSE2800 N. Shady Bend Road • 308.385.5340

WEEKDAYS 7:00 AM - SUNSET • WEEKENDS: 7 AM - SUNSET

• 18 Hole Course• Driving Range• Practice Facilities• 9 & 18 Hole Leagues• Tournaments• Private Lessons• Snack Bar• Golf Shop

GROUP OUTINGS & NEW LEAGUES

JUNIOR GOLF & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

HEARTLAND SHOOTING PARK

SUMMER HOURS APRIL 1 - OCT. 31• Closed Monday & Tuesday• Wednesday - Friday: 3 - 9 pm• Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm• Sunday: Noon - 5 pm

WINTER HOURS NOV. 1 - MARCH 31• Closed Monday & Tuesday• Wednesday - Friday: 3 - 7 pm• Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm• Sunday: Noon - 5 pm

PARK FEES Item Adult Youth TargetsTrap/Skeet $7.00* $5.50 25Sporting Clays $19.50* $14.50 50Rifle/Handgun $16.00* $8.00RV Park (daily) $37.00 Event $47.00*Discount Cards Available. Fees Subject to Change

BASIC RELOADING CLASSThis is a 2.5 hour class that takes the beginning ammunition reloader through the basics of reloading rifle and handgun cartridges. Items covered in this class include basic equipment needs, basic steps and fundamentals in reloading centerfire cartridges, and introductions to advanced reloading methods.This class will be offered on the following dates and times:

August 12th | 6 - 8:30pmLocation: Hornady ManufacturingAges: 18 and older | Fee: $25

NRA BASIC HANDGUN AND RIFLE CLASSESThis one day course takes students through the fundamentals of firearm parts and operations, cleaning, care and storage. Includes class lectures and extensive live fire opportunities. Class is taught by NRA certified handgun and rifle instructors. Students should bring their own firearms and ammunition. Bring your own ear and eye protection and lunch.

May 8th | 9am - 5pmAugust 28th | 9am - 5pmRegister early. Class is limited to 10 students.Location: Heartland Shooting Park Ages: 18 & older | Fee: $60

VENGER TACTICAL DEFENSIVE PISTOL COURSE LEVEL 1

The Venger Tactical Defensive Pistol Course level 1 (VDPC-1) is designed to help the beginner get familiar and comfortable with safely using his or her handgun. Class begins with a familiarization to get you used to handling your pistol. We will show you ways to draw your handgun from your holster, acquire a target and engage a target while being aware of your surroundings. On the range you will practice loading, firing, and clearing a handgun under the guidance and supervision of former Green Beret and current NRA instructor Erin Cook and Wade Bentley, a current member of the GIPD Tactical Response Team and NRA Instructor. During this time, you will begin with slow-aimed fire and progress to shooting around barriers, discuss cover and we will show you how to use it to your advantage. You will be shooting a variety of targets from varying distances and positions. Carrying a handgun is a big responsibility and we want you to have the confidence to handle it responsibly, with the safety of friends and family in mind.

June 5th |9am - 5pmLocation: Heartland Shooting Park

Ages: 18 & older | Fee: $150.00For more information contact: erin@vengertactical.com

6788 W. Husker Highway • 308.385.5048 • hpsp@grand-island.com

• Skeet Ranges• Sporting Clays Range• Trap Ranges• International Bunker Trap• Activity Center• Cowboy Action• Archery• Registered Targets

• Rifle/Pistol Ranges• 3-D Archery Range• Golf Car Rental• Ammunition• Competitive Shooting Events• Instruction/Shooting Clinics• Leagues

FIREARM CLASSES

Required: Semi-automatic handgun with 2 extra mags (3 total), an outside-the-waistband holster, belt mounted mag pouch that can hold at least 2 extra pistol mags, 500 rounds of ammunition, motivation. We have a couple handguns for rent, please coordinate this prior to signing up for the course.

Heartland PublicShooting Park

Group outings starting at $34 per person. Please visit our website at jackrab-bitrungolf.com/corporate-club-outings for more information about our outing packages. If you are looking to host your own golf league at Jackrabbit Run please visit our website at jackrabbitrungolf.com/leagues for more information.

COMING SOON TO JACKRABBIT RUN GOLF COURSE!Summer time junior golf and adult player development programs will be offered soon! To stay current with all information about summertime programming visit our website at jackrabbitrungolf.com or join our e-club to get emails with all of the information.

GREEN FEES: Weekday 9 holes $16.50 / 18 holes $23.50 Weekend 9 holes $19.00 / 18 holes $26.00SEASON PASSES: Family $849.00 Individual 7 day $610 / 5 day $460 Senior $366 Junior/College student - $220GOLF CART RENTAL: 9 holes $11 $18 holes $16.50 ANNUAL RANGE PASS: $150/yearRANGE BALLS: $6/ small bucket | $11 large bucket GOLF LESSONS: $75/hour Junior Lesson - $40/hour

Tuesday, June 1st at 10:30am

PARK RULES1. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.2. Fireworks are prohibited at all times.3. Motor vehicles are restricted to established roads and parking lots.4. Horses are prohibited.5. Fires are restricted to fire pits and grills.6. Posting of posters and advertisements are prohibited.7. Please clean up after your pets.8. Fishing is only allowed in Pier Park, L.E. Ray Lake, Sucks Lake

and Eagle Scout Park. A Nebraska fishing license is required. 9. Swimming is not allowed in lakes and ponds.

GENERAL PARK INFORMATIONThe City of Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department maintains approximately 700 acres of public park land. Our parks are open year round, however some facilities are operated on a seasonal basis. Park hours are 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily. Restrooms are scheduled to open May 1st and close October 1st. Dates may change due to weather.

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Capital & Webb - 2425 N. Webb Rd.

Custer & George St. - 215 N. Custer

Custer & Faidley St. - 2515 W. Faidley Ave.

Custer & Tenth St. - 904 N. Custer

Custer & Fifteenth St. - 1450 N. Custer

Custer & Eighteenth St. - 1716 N. Custer

Custer & Forrest St. - 2311 N. Custer

North-Side Fun Park - 2405 N. Lafayette

O’Neill Cell - 1414 Hope St.

Piper & Eighteenth St. - 1725 N. Piper

Skate Park - 300 S. Pine - Pier Park

White & Faidley St. - 2010 W. Faidley

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Augustine Park - 500 S. Blaine

Broadwell Park - 2003 W. 6th

Buechler Park - 2316 W. Division

Cedar Hills Park - 2909 S. North Rd.

Eagle Scout Park - 3050 N. Broadwell

George Park - 2221 Independence Ave.

Grace Abbott Park - 601 W. State

L.E. Ray Park - 3315 S. Blaine

Lincoln Park - 715 N. Beal

Lions Club Park - 511 N. Sycamore

Memorial Park - 2000 W. 3rd

Pier Park - 500 S. Oak

Pioneer Park - 615 W. 2nd

Ryder Park - 202 N. Custer/121 N. Piper

Schuff Park - 930 E. Bismark

Shoemaker Park - 370 Redwood Rd.

Sothman Park - 2315 Brentwood Blvd.

Sterling Park - 2221 Ebony Lane

Stolley Park - 2103 W. Stolley Park Rd.

Sucks Lake - 809 S. Harrison/1707 W. Oklahoma

Veterans Park - 2820 N. Broadwell

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