Mulvane Recreation Commission Inviting participation, building relationships, enhancing lives

Youth Programs

The Mulvane Recreation Commission sponsors several sports league seasons and various classes for different ages of youth throughout the year. We also host several special events for youth and their families.

A major program that we have conducted since our beginning, is the Summer Rec program. For information on past programs and plans for the future, see our Summer Rec page.

Use these quick links to find the classes or activities you are interested in:

American Red Cross Babysitting Course | Crochet | Facilities Usage

Gymnastics | Judo | Lil' Tikes Tae Kwon Do | Scrap Booking | Sports

Spring Break Trips | Summer Baseball | Summer Rec | Sciensational Workshops

Tae Kwon Do | Tumbling

  1. All new classes require pre-registration and payment prior to starting the first class, or by the stated deadline.
  2. Classes have size limits and only pre-paid registrants will be allowed to participate.
  3. IF classes are not full, we will accept registrations after the stated deadline.
  4. IF classes do not meet minimums set by the MRC, the class will be cancelled.

Effective Immediately: Out of District class participants will be required to pay an extra $5 fee because they are not part of the tax-based support for MRC. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. Class fees will no longer be pro-rated.

Class Participant Rules:

  1. Youth need not be a member to attend a class.
  2. Class fees are separate from membership fees and are based on frequency, length and cost of providing the class.
  3. Youth class participants may not bring younger brothers or sisters to the MRC during their class unless the younger siblings are paid participants. Parents are responsible for their children under 12 years old in the MRC.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Events are now listed on the Programs page because several events include adults as well as youth. Slide shows of previous special events have also been moved to the same page. This change has been made to better serve our patrons by grouping all events to one area.

Youth Enrichment

American Red Cross Babysitting Course
Day/Time:  Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Fee:  $40.00, includes Lunch and Certification card
Ages:  11-15 years of age,
Limit:  First 10 registrants.
Instructor:  Carole Ramos

Spring Session: March 27, 2010. Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2010.
Summer Session: June 12, 2010. Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2010.

Learn the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school aged children. Combining video, activities, hands on skills training and discussion for the most complete learning experience.

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Crochet 
Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Fee: $25.00 per person, supplies included.
Ages: 6th Grade through Adults.
Limit: 10 participants.
Instructor: Cherie Houser.

Spring Session: Mar. 22-April 26, 2010. Registration deadline: Mar. 19, 2010.

This class is for both beginners who want to learn to crochet and crocheters who want to improve their skills. Beginners will be shown several ways of holding the hook for their personal comfort. We will be using “H” hooks and synthetic worsted weight yarn. Patterns and handouts will be available, plus learn how to read patterns. Classes are “hands on” and build upon each other.

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Scrap Booking
Day/Time: Sunday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $5.00 per person.
Ages: 6th grade and up. Under 18 years old need to be accompanied by an adult. All skill spacerlevels welcome.
Limit: 30 participants per class.
Instructor: Joyce Kimble-McCain

Date: Mar. 7, 2010.* Registration deadline: Friday, Mar. 5, 2010.

Let Joyce help you get your pictures organized. She will provide a basic list of supplies for the beginners to get started, and each session you will receive formal instruction. Learn tips and tricks, exchange ideas, and help your fellow scrappers. Refreshments will be provided. Bring your own photos and supplies (a few will be provided). Bring your extra papers and supplies to swap with other scrappers! Come and go as you please during the 3 hours.

Enrichment classes require a Registration Form signed by parent and payment due before the class starts, to insure your place in the class. Some classes with limited participation may fill up before the deadline so register as soon as possible.

Waiting lists may be taken in the case of filled classes and cancellations, please call to check on a class you are interested in after the deadline, but before the first class.

Youth Fitness

Gymnastics
Day/Time:  Saturdays, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Fee:  $20.00 per child, per 8 week session.
Ages:  2nd-5th grades.
Limit:  12 participants per class.
Instructors:  Corrine Janzen, Renee Robinson, and Shy Shrubshall.

Spring Session: March 27-May 15, 2010.* Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2010.
Summer Session: May 29-July 17, 2010.* Deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010.

Participants will learn fun and exciting gymnastics and cheerleading tumbling skills such as round off, front handspring, back handspring and beam work. Long hair must be tied back. Children can wear shorts and a t-shirt that can be tucked in.

Students younger than 2nd grade may advance to this class from Advanced Beginner Tumbling with instructors’ permission. 

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Judo
Day/Time: Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Note: Class meets for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Fee: $20.00 per person, per 8 week session
Ages: 7 year olds thru adult.
Instructor: Alan Dietrich, 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo under the U.S.J.I.

Spring Session: Mar. 25-May 13, 2010.* Registration deadline: Friday, Mar. 19, 2010.
Summer Session: May 27-July 15, 2010.* Registration deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010.

Judo is a form of self defense that teaches mat work, throws, chokes, arm bars, sweeps and self discipline. This class is instructional and offers physical benefits. Bring your whole family and get some exercise while also learning the art of Judo. All skill levels are welcome. Class time will be divided accordingly. Uniforms will be discussed in class.

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Lil' Tikes Tae Kwon Do
Day/Time:  Sundays, Beg. 1:00-1:45 p.m./Adv Beg 1:45-2:30 p.m.      
Fee:  $20.00 per child, per 8 week session.
Ages:  4-6 yrs old. 
Limit: 15 students per class.
Instructor: Dean Carson, 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. His credentials are spacerspacerrecognized by both the International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) and the World spacerTae Kwon Do Federation (WTF).

Spring Session: March 21-May 16, 2010.* Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2010.
Summer Session: May 23-July 18, 2010.* Deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010.
 
Overall each student will develop a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline.  This program is designed to improve children’s motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions.  Uniform information will be given in class. 

Beginner – Youngsters will learn basic hand techniques, beginner kicks, how to block, and basic self defense.  Each student will have a chance to test out at the end of the session.  Upon passing the test, they may advance to advance beginners or choose to stay in beginners for the next session.

Advanced Beginner - A continuation of the curriculum covered in the Lil' Tikes Beginners class. Students are required to have tested for their first belt (Yellow Stripe) to enroll in this class. Students will learn additional hand techniques, beginner kicks, blocks, and basic self defense.

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Tae Kwon Do
Day/Time: Mondays, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Note: Class meets for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Fees: $30.00 per person, per 8 week session.
Ages: 7 year olds thru adult.
Limit: 20 per class.
Instructor: Dean Carson, 5th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. His credentials are spacerspacerrecognized by both the International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) and the World spacerTae Kwon Do Federation (WTF).

Spring Session: Mar. 22-May 10, 2010.* Registration deadline: Friday, Mar. 19, 2010.
Summer Session: May 24-July 12, 2010.* Registration deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010.

Tae Kwon Do is a martial art of self-defense from Korea that teaches powerful kicks, punches and blocks. Physically, Tae Kwon Do develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility and stamina. Class typically includes stretching, warm-up exercises, kicking drills, form practice, self-defense, and free sparring. Pairing will be done based on ages, and level of experience.  This class is for all skill levels.  

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Tumbling
Day/Time:  Saturdays, Beg I: 9:00-9:45 a.m./Beg II: 9:45-10:30 a.m./
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Fee:  $20.00 per child,  per 8 week session.
Ages:  Beg: 3 & 4 years old/Adv Beg: Kindergarten & 1st grade.
Limit:  12 participants per class.
Instructors:  Corrine Janzen, Renee Robinson, and Shy Shrubshall.

Spring Session: March 27-May 15, 2010.* Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2010.
Summer Session: May 29-July 17, 2010.* Deadline: Friday, May 21, 2010.

Students will learn to warm-up, stretch out, and practice basic skills such as front rolls, back rolls, cartwheels, handstands, back walkovers and much more. Adv Beg will build on beginner skills. Long hair must be tied back. Children can wear shorts and a t-shirt that can be tucked in.

Children may move up to Advanced Beginner class with instructor’s permission.

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*Individual cancelled class dates may/may not be rescheduled. We do not pro rate fees for classes. If there is room in a class, after the class session has started, you may join the class at the full fee rate. Class fees are non-refundable.

Fitness classes require a Registration Form signed by parent and payment due before the class starts, to insure your place in the class. Some classes with limited participation may fill up before the deadline so register as soon as possible.

Waiting lists may be taken in the case of filled classes and cancellations, please call to check on a class you are interested in after the deadline, but before the first class.

Youth Sports

Start Smart Basketball
Dates: Feb. 4-Mar. 11, 2010.
Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Fee: $20.00 per child.
Limit: 20 children.
Ages: Pre K-Kindergarten.

Start Smart is a program designed for youngsters 3 years-K, whose parents or another adult is able to attend the six one hour sessions with them, to learn the basics of basketball.

This program targets parents who want to help their child develop basic motor skills such as dribbling/ball handling, shooting, passing/catching, and running/agility. Start Smart will teach parents the proper way to develop those skills with their children while building their confidence, which will enable them to enjoy participation in basketball.

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Summer Ball Leagues, 2010
Look for 2010 MRC Summer Ball Registration Forms from your child's school in March, 2010. Forms will also be available at the MRC and on this website during the same time period. Please DO NOT use a General Registration Form for Summer Ball Leagues.

Summer ball leagues will begin practice in May. Games will be Mon.-Thurs. from June 7-July 15, 2010. Games will be played at the Sports Complex, unless otherwise noted.

League divisions qualify by CURRENT school grade:
Blastball**: Coed League Pre-K, only
T-Ball: Coed League Kindergarten
Machine Pitch: Girls League Grades 1st & 2nd
  Boys League Grades 1st & 2nd
Player Pitch: Girls League Grades 3rd-6th, combined
  Boys League Grades 3rd-4th***
  Boys League Grades 5th-6th***

**Blastball is a bat and a ball sport played with a Tee and a BlastBase that emits a loud "HONK" that kids love.
***Boys 3rd-6th grades will be combined if we do not have enough interest for separate leagues.

Offered during the appropriate season..

Youth Sports Leagues: Baseball, Softball, T-ball, Blastball, NFL Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Start Smart Basketball.

Youth sports require a specific-to-the-sport Registration form signed by parent and payment due before the set deadline, to insure participation in the sport.

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Youth Spring Break Trips

Let MRC entertain your kids for a day during Spring Break.  We have a trip for every age.  We do need volunteers to go on each trip.  If you are willing to go on this trip with your child please note on your child’s registration form.  MRC will cover admissions for volunteers.  Thank you! 

Pump It Up
Ages:  K-2nd grades.
Day/Date:  Tuesday, March 16, 2010.
Times:  Leave MRC 10:00 a.m./Return to MRC 12:30 p.m.
Fee:  $10.00 per youth. 
Limit:  50 youth.
Registration Deadline:  Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

Parents, let your kids burn some energy and have some fun!  Pump It Up is filled with gigantic inflatable slides, bounce houses, obstacle courses and more.  Lunch will be served, pizza and pop.   

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The Alley
Ages:  3rd-5th grades.
Day/Date:  Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Times:  Leave MRC 12: 15 p.m./Return to MRC 3:45 p.m. 
Fee:  $15.00 per youth.  
Limit:
  50 youth.
Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Package includes:  We must have 25 or more kids signed up in order to go Cosmic Bowling, ride Go Karts, enjoy pizza and pop.  If we do not get 25 kids to sign up we will still go bowling and enjoy pizza and pop.    

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The Alley
Ages:  6th-8th grades.
Day/Date:  Thursday, March 18, 2010
Times:  Leave MRC 12: 15 p.m./Return to MRC 3:45 p.m. 
Fee:  $15.00 per youth.  
Limit:  50 youth.
Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Package includes:  We must have 25 or more kids signed up in order to go Cosmic Bowling, ride Go Karts, enjoy pizza and pop.  If we do not get 25 kids to sign up we will still go bowling and enjoy pizza and pop.  

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The Alley
Ages:  High School Freshman-Senior
Day/Date:  Friday, March 19, 2010
Times:  Leave MRC 9:15 p.m./Return to MRC 12: 45 a.m.  
Fee:  $18.00 per youth.  
Limit:
  50 youth. 
Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Package includes:  We must have 25 or more kids signed up in order to go Cosmic Bowling and ride Go Karts.  If we do not get 25 kids to sign up we will only go Cosmic Bowling.  Bring money for your own refreshments. 

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Facilities Usage:

If anyone has a special hobby or talent and would like to teach a class for youth, please call the Rec Center at 777-0858.

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