Munchkin Mornings - First Saturday of each month Join us for play time in the gym with the bumper cars, scooters, etc, playdoh in the Program Room and Fun City! Click HERE for more information
Rookie All-Stars - March 6, 13, 20, 27 Get a jumpstart on becoming an All-Star! This program will focus on a different sport each week, teaching the fundamentals and increasing the awareness of each sport for the kids. The program is set up to have the first hour focused on the fundaments and the last 30 minutes on playing the game. Click HERE for more information and to register
April Events
Be a Builder - April 6, 13, 20, 27 Set your architecture and engineering mind free! We will create masterpieces using different types of materials, including wood, plastic, paper, and clay. Click HERE for more information and to register
Pee Wee Sports - April 4, 11, 18, 25 Pee Wee Sports includes learning sports skills and playing games in the gym! Skills will include catching, dribbling, running, and throwing. Sports may include basketball, hockey, football, soccer, t-ball, volleyball, etc. There is so much fun in store during Pee Wee Sports! Click HERE for more information and to register
Links for Summer Program Registrations will NOT be live until March 23
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
Deadline to sign up for all 8 weeks: May 21st (or until max enrollment reached) Register for all 8 weeks of camp for $300 Each individual week of camp is $40/week Monday’s: City Auditorium, Tue-Thurs: City Parks, Friday’s: Family Aquatic Center Camp will be from 1-5pm All-8-weeks registration link:https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1248738
Week 1 – Once Upon a Time In a castle, lived a princess who longed to be rescued. Who will show up to be the knight in shining armor to rescue her? We will have to joust it out to rescue the princess from the tall, tall tower. When: June 5-9 Time: 1-5 pm Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Monday - Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday – East Hill Park, Friday - FAC Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: May 28 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1248745
Week 2 – Spirit Week It’s all fun and games when you can spend the week with your friends pulling pranks, dressing up as twins plus your favorite animals. Join us for a spirit week full of all the best activities! When: June 12-16 Time: 1-5 pm Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Monday - Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday – Harrison Park, Friday - FAC Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: June 4 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1824682
Week 3 – Coaches in Training Lace up your shoes, get your clipboards ready and come see what it takes to be the coach. Learning the X’s and O’s of all the favorite sports. This week will contain so much competition and strategy that you won’t want to miss. When: June 19-23 Time: 1-5 pm Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Monday - Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday – East Hill Park, Friday - FAC Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: June 11 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1248752
Week 4 – Science in the Sky Join us as we learn about the world above our feet through Science in the Sky. We will trek through space and the stars, focus on weather, and prepare ourselves for possible weather disasters. Snacks, crafts, and exploration are all a part of the mission; we hope you hop aboard! When: June 26-30 Time: 1-5 pm Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Monday - Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday – 4-H Building, Friday - FAC Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: June 18 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1303854
Week 5 – When I Grow Up… …I want to be a doctor, teacher, construction worker, farmer, fireman or maybe even a summer camp counselor. Let’s spend the week exploring all the fun careers and occupations kids can be when they grow up! When: July 3, 5-7 Time: 1-5 pm Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Monday - Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday – Harrison Park, Friday - FAC Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: June 25 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1824680
Week 6 – Time Travelers Can you guess which decade we will travel to each day? Let’s hop in the time machine and see where we land each day. From poodle skirts to disco balls, let’s take a trip through it all! When: July 10-14 Time: 1-5 pm Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Monday-Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday – East Hill Park, Friday - FAC Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: July 2 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1824681
Week 7 – Builders Brigade What could you build with materials only found in nature? Who could build the tallest sand castle? Can you build a bridge with toothpicks and marshmallows? This week will be spent building with anything and everything! When: July 17-21 Time: 1-5 pm Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Monday - Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday – Harrison Park, Friday - FAC Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: July 9 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1248759
Week 8 – Rainforest Adventure Grab the binoculars and let’s swing into this week on vines and branches. From monkeys to tree frogs and snakes to parrots, let’s explore all things rainforest during this week of camp! When: July 24-28 Time: 1-5 pm Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Monday - Auditorium, Tuesday-Thursday – East Hill Park, Friday - FAC Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: July 16 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1824683
May Events
*NEW* YPR Boys Baseball League Formerly known as Optimist Baseball, this is a league designed for boys to learn and play baseball at a recreation level in a fun and organized atmosphere. Players will also work on teamwork skills and learn how to be a team player. Ages will be split up K-2nd grade (coach pitch), 3-5th grade and 6-8th grade. When: Practices: Starting as early as May – lined up by your team’s coach Games: Mondays & Wednesdays in June – specific game schedule sent out later Time: Evenings TBA depending on number of teams, no earlier than 5:30 pm Who: K-8th Graders based on the 22-23 school year grade Where: York Ballpark Complex Fee: $50, includes a jersey & hat Registration Deadline: Monday, April 10, no late registrations accepted
Coaches, sponsors and umpires are always needed to make this league a success. Contact Michaela at mstuhr@cityofyork.net if you’re interested in any of these options. There will be a coach & umpire meeting on Tuesday, April 18, at 5:15 pm at the Community Center.
Team sponsors: It is a $100 fee and the business logo would be on the back of the team’s jerseys.
Coaches: we will need 2-3 coaches per team.
Umpires: this would be a paid position. You could umpire your child’s game plus the other games that night. Roughly 6 hours a week at $15/hr. Do not need to be certified, just have a knowledge of the game.
T-Ball This introduction to baseball/softball is designed for boys and girls who will learn and practice the basic fundamentals in a fun, energetic, and organized atmosphere. Players will also develop teamwork skills and learn how to be a team player. When: Practices: Starting as early as May – lined up by your team’s coach Games: Tuesdays & Thursdays in June – specific game schedule sent out later Time: Evenings TBA depending on number of teams, no earlier than 5:30 pm Who: 5-7 Year Olds as of August 1, 2023 Where: York Ballpark Complex Fee: $30, includes a jersey Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 18, no late registrations accepted
Coaches and team sponsors are always needed to make this league a success. Contact Michaela at mstuhr@cityofyork.net if you’re interested in any of these options. There will be a coach meeting on Tuesday, April 25, at 5:15 pm at the Community Center.
Team sponsors: It is a $100 fee and the business logo would be on the back of the team’s jerseys.
Coaches: we will need preferably 3 coaches per team.
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, May 6 Time: 10:00-11:00 am, drop in & play whenever Who: 5 Years Old & Under Where: East Hill Park Fee: FREE
NeRPA Youth Track and Field Meet This meet will be available at no cost for boys and girls ages 8-13 years old as of December 31, 2023. Athletes have the choice of competing in two field events and one running event or two running events and one field event; relays do not count towards a running event. First – Fourth place in each event will be invited to the Nebraska Youth Track and Field Championship Meet in Kearney on June 10th. Also, we will be offering 50, 100, 200, 400 meter runs and 4x100 meter relay options in preparation for the Special Olympics. Special Olympic athletes must be at least 8 years old. Registration forms for the track meet can be found at www.yorkparksandrec.com or at the Community Center. When: Friday, May 12 Time: 4:00 pm, check in at 3:30 pm Who: 8-13 Year Olds Where: York High School Track Fee: FREE Registration Deadline: Monday, May 8, 8:00 am Download the Registration Form HERE
Swimming Lessons YPR will be offering public swim lessons in three sessions. All sessions will be: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Class size is limited & first come, first serve. For any questions and registration information, contact the Community Center until the Family Aquatic Center is open. Fee: $35/session Who: Anyone who wants to learn Where: Family Aquatic Center
Swimming Lessons Levels: Beginner Participants will learn water safety and basic swimming fundamentals. Upon completion, participants will enter and exit the water, blow bubbles, bob, and front and back float with assistance. Class is typically preschool-kindergarten but is not limited to any age. Primary Participants will continue to learn and practice water safety while building on previous skills learned. Upon completion, participants will jump into chest deep water, fully submerge, front and back glide with assistance, and have knowledge of the kicks and arm motions of the swim strokes. Class is typically kindergarten-1st grade but is not limited to any age. Secondary Participants will practice water safety while continuing to improve skills. Upon completion, participants will jump into chest deep water and front and back glide, swim freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke, perform a kneeling dive, and tread water with bobs. Class is typically 1st-3rd grade but is not limited to any age. Advanced Participants will take their skills to deeper water and practice water safety at a higher level. Upon completion, participants will jump and tread in deeper water, master freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke, continue to learn sidestroke and butterfly, dive, and go off of the diving board. Class is typically 2nd-4th grade but is not limited to any age. Professional Participants will fine tune the skills they have learned from the previous levels. Participants are good swimmers and feel confident around the water. Upon completion, participants will dive off of the diving board, tread water for an extended period of time, complete feet and head first surface dives, retrieve objects in the deep end, and change direction while swimming all of the strokes. Class is typically 3rd-5th grade but is not limited to any age. Session 1: June 5-16 Beginner: 11:00-11:30 am https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1073248 Primary: 11:45 am-12:15 pm https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1060461 Secondary: 11:45 am-12:15 pm https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1060464 Advanced: 11:45 am-12:15 pm https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1060465
Toddler Time (May 30-August 6) The FAC zero-depth area is reserved just for toddlers and their parents for playtime on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays! Parents/guardians must be within an arm’s reach at all times. Toddlers must be 5 or younger. Swim diapers required if necessary. Time: 12:00-1:00 pm Fee: Daily Fee, Coupon for Parent/Guardian, or Season Pass
June Events
Middle School Pool Party Kick off summer with a pool party just for middle schoolers! Celebrate graduating 8th grade, getting ready to go to 6th grade in the fall and all others in between. The pool is open just for you! When: Friday, June 2 Time: 8:00-10:00 pm Who: 6th-8th Grade Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FAC Admission
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, June 3 Time: 10:00-11:00 am, drop in & play whenever Who: 5 Years Old & Under Where: East Hill Park Fee: FREE
Tot-Time Parents, give yourselves a break and your child a little play time. The session will include fun activities that allow your child to create, develop, exercise, interact, and have fun! When: Monday-Thursday, June 5-8 Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Who: 3-5 Year Olds Where: Community Center Fee: $15 Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 28 https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1014374
Float 4 Life This is a class designed for young kids to learn how to survival float if they were to ever fall into water when no one else is around. Our trained staff will teach every child how to self-rescue. Session 3 will be in July. When: Session 1: June 5-16, Session 2: June 19-30 (Monday-Friday, no Wednesdays) Time: 12:15-12:30 pm, 2:50-3:00 pm OR 5:50-6:00 pm Who: Infants, Toddlers, Kids – Anyone who wants to learn Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FREE *To fully gain the benefits of this class, participating in all 8 sessions is recommended. *For more information, watch videos online to see how this class works. Watch this video for more information: https://www.float4life.org/
*NEW* Build A Hut Build a Hut Program offers challenges for building engineering skills, critical thinking skills, and teamwork. This summer camp is not your traditional summer camp. Students will spend 1 morning a week for 6 weeks participating in hands-on activities that will build skillsets in three major branches of engineering: construction, energy, and civil. Upon competition of the camp experience, selected participants will compete with other teams from across the state and be paired with a local engineer to build a hut using off-grid technology to produce energy for power and water transportation. *Students must apply for this program as we can only take 15 kids. Application deadline is April 18th and students will be notified of acceptance by April 25th. Applications are online at www.yorkparksandrec.com When: June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 25 (Competition in Omaha: August 1 & 3) Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Who: 6-8th Graders Where: York County Fairgrounds Fee: $20 (only paid if accepted into program) Online Application Link: https://forms.gle/Z8HxmHcUZobbDL1N6 Download the Registration Form HERE
Creative Cookin’ Do you have a craving for food and fun? Join us as we create delicious, healthy treats and goodies in a camp dedicated entirely to cooking! We will also learn about the importance of making healthy food choices. When: Monday-Thursday, June 12-15 Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm Who: 2nd-5th Grade Where: 4-H Building – York County Fairgrounds Fee: $30 Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 4 https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1014422
Parents Night Out Parents, can’t find a babysitter? Kids, do you enjoy pool parties, pizza, and games with friends? Now everybody wins with Parents Night Out! When: Friday, June 16 Time: 5:00-8:00 pm Who: 5 Years Old-5th Grade Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: $15 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 13 https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1547958
Ready, Set, Rally Ready, Set, Rally is a tennis league that teaches the fundamentals of tennis at a pace where the kids will develop a passion for the game. It makes tennis extra fun with the use of age-appropriate racquets, balls, and court size. Everything is slowed down and sized down, which makes the game easier and exciting for the kids to learn! When: Monday-Thursday, June 19-22 Time: 9:00-10:30 am Who: 6-10 Year Olds Where: York High School Tennis Courts Fee: $25, includes a size-appropriate racquet for them to keep Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 11 https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1206392 Archery Camp Join YPR and the 4-H Extension office as we team up for a fun-filled week of learning all about archery! We will start with the basics and introduce safety topics before participants get to shoot. Then, we will wrap up the week at Recharge Lake’s Upper Big Blue Outdoor Archery Range. Bows and arrows will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have them. See you all out on the range! When: Monday-Thursday, June 26-29 Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm Who: 8-13 Year Olds Where: Monday-Wednesday – Cornerstone Building (Fairgrounds), Thursday – Upper Big Blue Outdoor Archery Range Fee: $20 Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 18 (or until max enrollment is reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1825272
July Events
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, July 1 Time: 10:00-11:00 am, drop in & play whenever Who: 5 Years Old & Under Where: East Hill Park Fee: FREE
*NEW* Busy Bees Let’s explore the outdoors and everything in the world around us. What colors can we see when we look around? How many bugs can we find? Spend the week with us in nature! When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 3, 5-6 Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Who: 3 – 5 year olds Where: Community Center Fee: $10 Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 25 https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1014367
Baking the 4-H Way In this program, you will learn many skills that every good cook needs. Learn by doing is the best way to learn. Each day we will expand our knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and nutrition. Not only will we learn life skills, cooking and taste testing will be the best part! This program is combined with 4-H, but you do not have to be a 4-H member to participate. When: Monday-Thursday, July 10-13 Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Who: 2nd-5th Grade Where: 4-H Building – York County Fairgrounds Fee: $30 Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 2 https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1248803
Float 4 Life This is a class designed for young kids to learn how to survival float if they were to ever fall into water when no one else is around. Our trained staff will teach every child how to self-rescue. When: Session 3: July 10-21 (Monday-Friday, no Wednesdays) Time: 12:15-12:30 pm, 2:50-3:00 pm OR 5:50-6:00 pm Who: Infants, Toddlers, Kids – Anyone who wants to learn Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FREE *To fully gain the benefits of this class, participating in all 8 sessions is recommended. *For more information, watch videos online to see how this class works. Watch this video for more information: https://www.float4life.org/
Balloon Days, A Celebration of Summer: July 14-16
Little Movers and Shakers Little Movers and Shakers is designed around basic motor skills: coloring, matching colors/shapes, balance, coordination, and following directions. This program would be an excellent practice of all skills as your child enters pre-school. When: Monday-Thursday, July 17-20 Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Who: 3-5 Year Olds Where: Community Center Fee: $15 Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 9 https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1206378
Artistic Me! Let your artistic juices flow! Become an artist using stickers, paint, markers, foam, crayons, clay, cardboard, and much more. Come and show off your artwork! When: Monday-Thursday, July 24-27 Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade Where: Community Center Fee: $25 Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 16 https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1248801
Junior Lifeguarding Gain the foundation of knowledge, attitude, and skills for the future lifeguard in you! This camp will introduce youth to the skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Course. They will learn lifeguard responsibilities, job shadow actual lifeguards, and build decision-making skills. When: Monday-Friday, July 24-28 Time: Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Friday: 12:30-2:30 pm Who: 11-14 Year Olds Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: $30 Registration Deadline: July 16 (or until max enrollment reached) https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=3138522
August Events
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, August 5 Time: 10:00-11:00 am, drop in & play whenever Who: 5 Years Old & Under Where: East Hill Park Fee: FREE
September Events
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, September 2 Time: 10:00-11:00 am, drop in & play whenever Who: 5 Years Old & Under Where: East Hill Park Fee: FREE