OuTdOORS • SCHOOL’S OuT/AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES for kIds and famIlIes Put down the video games, and discover the simple joys of nature that can be found by venturing outdoors. Join us in local parks for a variety of nature/ outdoor activities and presentations this fall and spring. Open to boys and girls ages 4-10 with a parent participant. Preregistration required. Watch for more sessions in the spring! Location: Happy Hollow Shelter @ Stephens Lake Park intermediate fly casting Join local experts from Trout Unlimited in this more advanced course on fly fishing. Participants will work on improving their basic skills and discuss more in depth fly fishing strategies. All equipment is provided. Participants must have a valid Missouri Fishing License. Location: Cosmo-Bethel Park N EW! kids’ nature cluB ClASS # DATE TIME 11 am-1 pm AGE 12+ PRICE $15 112154-01 Sa: Sep 21 ClASS # DATE TIME 6-7 pm 6-7 pm AGE 4-10 4-10 PRICE $5 $5 112900-01 M: Oct 7 112900-02 M: Nov 4 star gazing Members of the Central Missouri Amateur Astronomers will have high-power telescopes set up and ready for you to view the stars above Lake of the Woods Golf Course. Pre-registration is required. In case of overcast skies be sure and check the Parks and Recreation hotline at 874-7663. Location: LOW Golf Course sCHool’s out/ aftersCHool aCtIvItIes after school recreation Come to the Armory to play basketball, work on simple arts & crafts projects and use the computer lab for Internet use or homework. Or, you can try pool table, ping-pong table, foosball, shuffleboard and air hockey tables, safe darts, XBOX360, standup arcade machine, or just watch a movie. There is always something to do! Location: Armory Sports Center ClASS # DATE TIME 8-9:30 pm AGE All PRICE Free 112451-01 Fri: Sep 20 for teens and adults adult canoeing class Join a local American Canoeing Association certified instructor in this beginner’s introduction to the sport of canoeing. Two training sessions will be held at Stephens Lake Park. You will learn about proper techniques, safety procedures, and the joy of canoeing in a casual, inviting environment. All necessary equipment is provided. Location: Stephens Lake Park ClASS # Drop in DATE M-F, starts Aug 20 TIME 2:30-6:30 pm AGE 8+ PRICE Free “school’s out” one day camp The ARC will be offering one day camps on days Columbia Public Schools are closed for Grades K-5. Activities will include swimming, sports, crafts and games. Enrollment is limited so sign up early. NOTE: Each child should bring a sack lunch, swimsuit, and towel. Children may be dropped off at the ARC as early as 7:45 am and must be picked up by 5:15pm. DayCare Tax ID# 436-00-0810 Location: ARC ClASS # DATE TIME 5:30-7 pm AGE 18+ PRICE $20 ClASS # DATE TIME 8 am-5 pm 8 am-5 pm 8 am-5 pm AGE 5-14 5-14 5-14 PRICE $45 $45 $45 112150-01 M,Tu,: Sep 16, 17 orienteering Come learn the art of orienteering. After learning the basics of using a compass there will be a few games and challenges to complete with your new skills. Compasses will be provided. Location: Grindstone Nature Area 103951-01 M: Sep 30 103951-02 Tu: Nov 1 103951-03 F: Nov 15 reGIster on-lIne! ClASS # DATE TIME 1-3 pm AGE 10+ PRICE $10 112450-01 Su: Sep 29 Basic fly casting Join local experts from Trout Unlimited in the introduction to fly fishing. Participants will learn theories and techniques of fly casting and then have an opportunity to put their new skills to the test. All equipment is provided. Participants must have a valid Missouri Fishing License. Location: Cosmo-Bethel Park www.GoColumbiamo.com/parksandrec earlybird registration: august 13 Register and pay for classes. Review and update account information. Call us at 874‑7460 to obtain your user name and password. WebmaIl ‑ Subscribe to webmail at www.GoColumbiaMo.com faCebook and tWItter: @ COMOParksandRec ClASS # DATE TIME 9-11 am AGE 12+ PRICE $15 112152-01 Sa: Sep 21 36 www.GoColumbiaMo.com • 573-874-7460