SUMMER ● FALL 2012 SUMMER ● FALL 2012 Recreation Guide Recreation Guide YOUTH, TEEN, ADULT AND FAMILY RECREATION YOUTH, TEEN, ADULT AND FAMILY RECREATION Inside OVER 60 GREAT CAMPS TO CHOOSE FROM YOUTH & TEEN SWIM TEAMS WATER POLO FOR ALL QUALITY SWIM LESSONS AQUATICS FITNESS TENNIS CAMPS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS FUN RUNS AND SPECIAL EVENTS WWW.MISSOULAPARKS.ORG ● REGISTER AT CURRENTS AQUATICS CENTER, MCCORMICK PARK ● 721-PARK LEARN TO SWIM PAGES 32-33 LEARN TO SWIM PAGES 32-33 NATURE CAMPS NATURE CAMPS TEEN AQUATICS TEEN AQUATICS RUN FOR THE TREES RUN FOR THE TREES ADULT SPORTS ADULT SPORTS
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Recreation GuideRecreation GuideY O U T H , T E E N , A D U L T A N D F A M I L Y R E C R E A T I O NY O U T H , T E E N , A D U L T A N D F A M I L Y R E C R E A T I O N
Inside OVER 60 GREAT CAMPS TO CHOOSE FROM
YOUTH & TEEN SWIM TEAMS
WATER POLO FOR ALL
QUALITY SWIM LESSONS
AQUATICS FITNESS
TENNIS CAMPS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
FUN RUNS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
WWW.MISSOULAPARKS.ORG ● REGISTER AT CURRENTS AQUATICS CENTER, MCCORMICK PARK ● 721-PARK
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ADA ComplianceMissoula Parks and Recreation does not discriminate against or exclude anyone from participation in any programs or ser-vices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or economic status. Make ADA accommodation requests at the time you register, or 10 working days before the activity. Registration and program information is available in alternative formats.
Your Guide to Parks and RecreationAdult Sports ..................................................................20-22
Cover photos by Jackie Corday and Jason Pignanelli
From all of us at Parks and Recreation…Welcome To Summer!This summer we’re offering a full slate of new programming for all ages. Join us for youth, teen and adult water polo, day camps for every interest, teen and adult sports, MOBASH skate camps and many more high-quality programs to keep your family active all summer long. Don’t miss the exciting new programs and specials at Splash Montana, and the new adult fi tness classes at Currents.
Our mission at Parks and Recreation is to enhance Missou-la’s physical, environmental and economic health by provid-ing access to parks, trails and open spaces, opportunities for individual recreation and renewal, affordable and fun recre-ation programs and sports leagues. These are your places and your programs. We invited you to come on out and enjoy them today!
Throughout this recreation guide, you’ll also learn about ef-forts to bring parks and trails to all Missoula neighborhoods, to enhance and preserve open space lands and the urban forest. Find out how you can be a Partner in Parks like the many citizens, businesses and agencies who work to expand the your park system and recreational opportunities.
Stay Connected With Parks and RecreationFor more information about how your Parks and Recreation Department is meeting today’s challenges and opportunities, while achieving the community’s goals as identifi ed in the Urban Area Master Plan for Parks and Recreation, the Open Space Plan and the Active Transportation Plan, visit www.missoulaparks.org. For regular updates on Parks and Recre-ation initiatives sign up for e-news at http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/list.aspx.
Missoula Parks and Recreation BoardJohnna Eisenmann, Dale Harris, Ross Mollenhauer, Norma Nickerson, John O’Connor, Susan Ridgeway, Janet Sproull
Youth Recreation GrantsLow-income families are eligible for reduced fees for most Parks and Recreation programs. County Park Board has allo-cated funds for recreation grants for County residents. Inquire at Currents or visit www.missoula.parks.org.
W E L C O M EW E L C O M E
Missoula Mayor John EngenOur generous community under-stands that we’re all in this together, which is why Missoula is a city rich with open spaces and lots of places to run, walk, hike and play. We have places to swim and splash and smile year round, again thanks to a generous community. I hope you have a chance to enjoy our
parks, our open spaces, our trails, our pools, our splash decks, our fi elds and our many programs. Rich or poor, young or old, we’re all in this together and our parks and recreation programs are the tangible result of our com-mitment to each other. Please enjoy Missoula.
Parks and Recreation Headquarters ........721-PARK Offi ce Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Located in Currents, 600 Cregg Ln. in McCormick Park. Offi ces of Park Administration, Planning, Recreation and Communications. *Registration for all programs accepted at Currents Front Desk.
Park Operations Headquarters ................552-6277 Offi ce Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 3:30pm 100 Hickory Street, Missoula, MT 59801 Offi ces of Park Maintenance, Urban Forestry, Conservation Lands Management and Project Construction
Currents Indoor Aquatics Center ..............721-PARK Registration Desk Hours: (Pool Hours on page 26.) Monday – Friday 6am to 8pm Saturday 8am to 6pm Sunday 9am to 6pm 600 Cregg Ln. in McCormick Park Open all year. Waterslides, children’s water playground, internet hotspot, Parks and Recreation registration desk, Headwaters Meeting Room.
Splash Montana .....................................542-WAVE Open Memorial Day weekend through August 26. Hours on page 27. 3001 Bancroft in Playfair Park Waterslides, children’s water playground, Crazy Creek Cafe...swim, play, stay all day!
Inclement Weather • Call 541-7200 Program cancellations will be announced on the Rain Line, at the following times (541-7200): Morning programs 8:30am Afternoon programs 1pm Evening Sports 4:30pm Other evening programs 6pm Missoula Softball Assoc. Rainline 523-8083 Updated at 4:30pm Please see individual class listings for rain make-up policies.
Call 542-WAVE (9283) for Splash Montana and Currents weather closures.
City Resident Discounts Available! See page 38.
• • Grow An Active Kid Grow An Active Kid
• • Connect A Kid With Nature Connect A Kid With Nature
• • Teach A Child To SwimTeach A Child To Swim
• • Invest In Our Community’s Invest In Our Community’s Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness
Become our Become our Partner In Parks today!Partner In Parks today!
Call 721-PARK or visit www.missoulaparks.org for details.
Youth Recreation Grants · MOBASH SkateparkActive 6 · New and improved parks and trails
Open Space · Volunteer ProgramsCurrents and Splash Montana
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Outside & Active Adventure Camps Got Nature? Explore The Natural World This Summer!
Week Camp Name Dates Ages Times Fee* Class
1 Outdoor Adventure Camp June 18-22 7-11 9am - 4pm $112/$90 37752 Fly Fishing Camp June 25-28 10-14 9am - 12pm $87/$70 37743 Rod & Reel Fishing Camp July 9-13 7-11 9am - 12pm $87/$70 37714 Adventure Photography Camp July 16-20 10-15 9am - 4pm $112/$90 37705 Young Explorer Camp July 23-27 7-11 9am - 4pm $112/$90 37696 Explorasaurus Club Camp Aug. 6-10 6-10 9am - 4pm $112/$90 38007 Jr. Naturalist Camp Aug. 13-17 6-10 9am - 4pm $112/$90 3799*Fee is listed at regular/resident discount fee. Maximum enrollment in all camps is 12. Smaller group sizes help us ensure a safe and productive learning environment with a lot of one-on-one at-tention. Two highly-trained professional Outdoor Educators supervise each camp. Youth Recreation Grants available for all Outdoor Recreation Camps – inquire at Currents Aquatics Center or visit missoulaparks.org. All camps meet at McCormick Park.
Outdoor Adventure CampLooking for a week of nonstop fun and excitement? We’ll climb high on the ropes course, fi nd hidden treasures with GPS, catch that monster trout in Silver’s Lagoon and explore parks and trails all around Missoula. Some activities will take place in McCormick Park and other days we will go exploring at other city parks. Transportation and equipment provided.
Fly Fishing CampThe Missoulian Angler and the MORE program have teamed up to give you a week of fi shing you’ll never forget. You’ll learn about fl y-fi shing knots, aquatic insects and the art of fl y-casting and fl y-tying.
We’ll spend most of the week at Silver’s Lagoon going after monster rainbow trout, and as a special bonus on Friday we’ll head out to the river for some wade fishing! This will be four days of nonstop fun! Gear and transportation is provided. Kids ages 12 to 14 years need a FWP Conservation license—purchase at The Missoulian Angler and other authorized fishing dealers.
Rod and Reel Fishing CampSpend the entire week fi shing, exploring for insects and discovering what makes Sil-ver’s Lagoon such a cool place. We’ll introduce the intricacies of fi shing, such as: rods, bait, hooks, bobbers, when to fi sh and where the fi sh like to hang out. Adventure Fishing Camp offers the added bonus of learning about aquatic insects and water life in Silver’s Lagoon. There will be lots of time to fi sh for the monster trout who live in the lagoon. Kids will learn proper fi sh handling methods and how to reel in a fi sh and release it safely.
Adventure Photography CampWe’ll introduce the basics of photography and explore the Missoula valley looking for that great photo. After a short classroom session, we’ll be hiking and going on adventures every day—providing great opportunities for stun-ning photos. Kids will create their own Naturalist Journal with their own pho-tos and journaling. Campers will learn about lighting, composure and framing.
(Adventure Photo continued)Digital point-and-shoot cameras are provided, but bring your own camera if you have one to learn how to get the best shots with your own equipment!
Young Explorer CampIntroduces kids to the tools and skills of a naturalist including: wildlife watching, fi eld science, journaling, birding, data collection, hiking, challenge course, photography and celebrating nature. Young explorers will experience pond life, scavenger hunts, bird watching, terrestrial insects, fi sh and minnow col-lection and hiking. Meets every morning at McCormick Park and we’ll either stay there or head to Tower St. Conservation Area for a day of exploration and fun.
Explorasaurus Club CampExplore Missoula’s parks, trails, ponds and downtown to fi nd and solve the mys-teries to become an offi cial Explorasaurus Club member. Campers receive our new Parks, Trails and Open Space map, plus an Explorasaurus handbook. Each day two highly-trained outdoor recreation professionals will lead kids on a journey to new and exciting locations. By the end of the week, you’ll have fi lled up your Ex-plorasaurus handbook and learned a lot about Missoula’s wonderful park system.
Junior Naturalist CampCampers spend the week learn-ing a l l about the local ecology, trails, parks and everything relating to nature that Missoula has to offer.
Each child will create a journal about their adventures as we journey through Mis-soula with the new Parks, Trails and Open Space map. We’ll be hiking to most of our destinations, so please be ready to walk. Transportation will be provided as needed, and all equipment will be provided as well.
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Kids Fishing DerbyCome have a ball with your kids while they fi sh the morning away. Parks and Recreation is hosting two fi shing derbies this summer at Silver’s Lagoon. Prizes for biggest fi sh, most fi sh and other fun categories. Fishing gear is provided for the day (limited number of rods and reels) on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. The $2 entry fee benefi ts Share The Fun Youth Recreation Grants. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Fishing derbies are open to kids ages 14 and under. Kids 12-14 years old need a FWP Conservation license—purchase at The Missoulian Angler and other authorized fi shing dealers.
Dates: June 23 Class # 3772 July 21 Class # 3773Ages: 14 and under Location: Silver’s Lagoon, McCormick ParkTime: 9am – 11am Fee: $2 entry benefi ts Share The Fun Youth Recreation Grants
Silver’s Lagoon fi shing regulations & gearChildren 11 years old and younger do not need a conservation license or a fi shing license. Kids 12-14 years old need a FWP Conservation license—purchase at The Missoulian Angler and other authorized fi shing dealers.
Please check with FWP if you have any questions on the rules or regulations. These regulations pertain to all events that take place at the Lagoon.
Fishing Rod & Tackle Box Loaner Program Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer discounted fi shing gear to use for the day! Thanks to the “Take Me Fishing Program” we can offer a great rod and reel set, plus a tackle box to fi sh in Silver’s Lagoon. Gear is available for a $1 checkout fee at The Missoulian Angler, 802 S. Higgins. Times vary by season, please call for The Missoulian Angler for availability, 728-7766. The gear is for those 14 years old and younger and must be used at Silver’s Lagoon. Kids 12-14 years old need a FWP Conservation license—purchase at The Missoulian Angler and other authorized fi shing dealers.
Photography classes/clinicsThis is a great opportunity to learn Adobe Lightroom and advanced photo techniques from the best school around. The Rocky Mountain School of Photography will be providing two of their best instructors: father & son duo, Neil and Forest Chaput de Saintonge. Minimum 8, maximum 16 each class.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for BeginnersCovers the basics of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, a software program used by many professional photographers to sort, organize and edit images. Course offers hands-on instruction from Forest Chaput de Saintonge, an Adobe Certifi ed Expert in Lightroom 3. Includes: importing your images from a digital camera, sorting and organizing your photos with keywords and collections, and basic image editing. Students need to bring a laptop computer with the latest version of Lightroom installed. Adobe offers a 30-day free trial on their website.
Date: July 17, 19, 24 (Tue/Thurs/Tue) Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Fee: $30 Class #: 3798Meets at: Headwaters, Currents Aquatics Center
Beyond the Basics of Digital SLR Photography Course is designed for those interested in nature photogra-phy and includes instruction in both landscape and close-up shots. Instructors Neil and Forest Chaput de Saintonge will cover techniques for shooting sunsets, sunrises and running water, including lighting, composition and equipment. This course is for students who have taken the Basics of Digital SLR Photography course and are profi cient in f-stops, shut-ter speeds, ISO’s and other basic functions of the camera. Students must have a digital SLR camera. The course will consist of 4 evening classes and a Saturday fi eld shoot.
Date: Sept. 10-20, Mondays & Thursdays Field Trip: Sept. 15. 8:30am-2:30pm. Location TBATime: 6-9 pm Fee: $70 Class #3900 Meets at: Headwaters, Currents Aquatics Center
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All Star Sports Camp Playing the sports your kids love, soccer, baseball and bas-ketball…AND…experiencing a wide world of non-traditional sports, including, Ultimate Frisbee, Rugby, Folf and Cricket. Campers will need to wear closed-toe shoes each day (no sandals.) We will provide all the necessary sports equipment.
Art Camp This camp lets your child express themselves through Art!! During this week campers will learn and participate in a variety of art projects from paintings to clay moldings. Field trips may include The Clay Studio, Missoula Art Museum and downtown art walk. KidsFest in August provides an opportu-nity for budding artists to display their summer masterpieces.
Bowling Camp Get tips from the bowling experts! Shoe rentals included. Par-ents drop off their little bowlers at Westside Lanes and Mis-soula Parks and Recreation will shuttle the camp to Franklin, Westside and/or Playfair Park (see pg 7) for an afternoon of fun in the park.
Discovery Camp This week will be the highlight of your summer. A typical camp day may consist of fi eld trips to local hiking trails, fi shing, and adventures throughout the community!
Water World Beach CampSoak up the late summer fun in the sun! We’ll make sand castles at Playfair Park, waves at Currents, visit local splash decks, and go crazy at Splash Montana. You won’t want to miss this action-packed week of water!
Nature CampGet in touch with our natural surroundings by learning from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Smokejumper Center and the MT Natural History Center. You’ll experience nature nearby with visits to local parks.
ECO (Green) CampGo green with this environmentally friendly camp by visiting and learning from sustainable centers of Missoula such as, the PEAS farm, MUD and Pacifi c Recycling.
Wild West CampPut on ‘yer boots and explore the Wild West at Traveler’s Rest State Park, Fort Missoula, and other historic spots around town. Cowboy hats are encouraged! Dress up like cowgirls and cowboys for a fun camp experience.
Einstein CampScience has never been so fun! Conduct experiments and learn from SPECTRUM and the National Weather Service.
World Traveler CampAround the World in 5 days! Campers will travel to a differ- ent country/region each day while learning about language, art and culture.
Fun and Fit CampFitness for kids doesn’t have to be repetitive or boring. This is no ordinary “Bootcamp”… kids will have loads of fun being active and learning about eating healthy. Campers will learn how to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and interactive activities. Kids will be burning some serious calo-ries and not even know it while hiking Mt. Jumbo or playing a crazy game of capture the fl ag. Field trips to the PEAS Farm or the UM Sports Complex are an important part of this camp.
Full and Half-Day Camps for ages 6-12Join Parks and Recreation for exciting adventures and a summer of fun!
We offer a variety of full and half-day camps at your local neighborhood parks. Camps feature a well-rounded day camp experience that includes games, arts and crafts, nature hikes, special guests and fun fi eld trips. Your camper will be outside and active all day long in our youth day camps. Smaller group sizes and lower child-to-staff ratios will greatly enhance your child’s camp experience. The lower ratio allows for more exciting fi eld trips and a wider variety of fun activities!
Camps meet rain or shine, as most parks have covered picnic shelters. At McCormick, campers will go inside the Currents building. Call the Rainline, 541-7200, in case of inclement weather.
Scholarships are available for most camps. Download the grant application at www.missoulaparks.org or stop by Currents Aquatics Center. Camp dates, times, fees and locations on page 7. Min of 10 and max of 20 campers per camp. Camper/Staff Ratio is 10 campers/1 staff.
Share The Fun! Add $5 to your registration to support youth recreation grants for low-income families.
Parks and Recreation Day Camps
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Youth Day Camps
Camp Schedule8:30-9am Camper drop off9am-12pm Morning Session Themes, games, fi eld trips12-1pm Lunch12:30 Half-day camps drop-off or pick up1-5pm Afternoon Activities Guest Speakers, Art, Splash Decks, Games
5-5:30pm Camper pick up
Please note:Camps meet at picnic shelters. McCormick Park camps meet next to playground.
Parents or guardian must show ID to check children in and out of camp.
Bring lunch and snacks. Lunch is not provided.
Wear tennis shoes or closed-toe sandals.
Bring towel, sunscreen and plenty of water every day.
Parents please put sunscreen on your camper before arrival to camp.
We welcome parents to help out with fi eld trips.
Missoula Parks and Recreation camps are not a licensed day care.
Due to high demand, please register early, maximum number of campers varies per camp.
No camps the week of July 30. Join us for Kidsfest on July 31.
Week 4 will be a four day camp week: M, T, Th, F. No camps Wed., July 4.
*Fees refl ect the regular registration fee and the fee for City residents with a resident discount card. The $2 resident discount card entitles City residents to a 20% savings on most programs and at both pools. See page 38 for more information.
Share The Fun Fund!Small contributions to youth recreation grants can add up to a wonderful summer for Missoula’s low-income families. To help, add a donation of any size to your registration fee.
Week 1: June 11-15CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3950 World Traveler 6-12 12:30-5:30pm Westside $50/403943 Nature 6-9 8:30am-5:30pm McCormick $125/1003935 Art 9-12 8:30am-5:30pm Bonner $125/100
Week 2: June 18-22CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3951 Fun Fit 6-12 12:30-5:30pm McCormick $50/403940 Bowling 6-12 8:30am-5:30pm Franklin $125/1003948 Einstein 6-12 8:30am-5:30pm Bonner $125/100
Week 3: June 25-29 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3952 Eco Green 6-12 12:30-5:30pm Bonner $50/403944 Wild West 6-9 8:30am-5:30pm McCormick $125/1003932 All Star Sports 9-12 8:30am-5:30pm Playfair $125/100
Week 4: July 2-6 (No camps Wednesday, July 4.)CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3953 Nature 6-12 12:30-5:30pm Pineview $40/323936 Art 6-9 8:30am-5:30pm Bonner $100/80
Week 5: July 9-13 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3954 Wild West 6-12 12:30-5:30pm Bonner $50/403945 Discovery 9-12 8:30am-5:30pm McCormick $125/1003933 All Star Sports 6-9 8:30am-5:30pm Playfair $125/100
Week 6: July 16-20 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3955 Einstein 6-12 12:30-5:30pm Bonner $50/403939 Water World 6-9 8:30am-5:30pm Playfair $125/1003941 Bowling 6-12 8:30am-5:30pm Westside $125/100
Week 7: July 23-27 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3956 Water World 6-12 12:30-5:30pm Playfair $50/403937 Art 9-12 8:30am-5:30pm Bonner $125/1003949 Fun Fit 6-9 8:30am-5:30pm McCormick $125/100
Week 8: August 6-10 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3957 Art 6-9 8:30am-12:30pm McCormick $50/403958 Art 9-12 12:30-5:30pm McCormick $50/403934 All Star Sports 6-9 8:30am-5:30pm Playfair $125/1003970 Water World 9-12 8:30am-5:30pm Bonner $125/100
Week 9: August 13-17 CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3959 All Star Sports 6-9 8:30am-12:30pm Playfair $50/403960 All Star Sports 9-12 12:30-5:30pm Playfair $50/403938 Art 6-9 8:30am-5:30pm McCormick $125/1003942 Bowling 6-12 8:30am-5:30pm Playfair $125/100
Week 10: August 20-24CLASS CAMP AGE TIME LOCATION *FEE (Reg/Res)3971 Water World 6-12 8:30am-5:30pm Playfair $125/100
All camps meet Monday through Friday. Fee is listed as Regular/Resident Discount Fee.
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Skyhawks Sports Camps All the skills and thrills of popular sports are taught through fast-paced drills, skill-building exercises, and game-speed scrimmages. Coaches will focus on the essential skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control to enable young athletes to play with confi dence and have fun.
To Register For Skyhawks Camps:• Please do not register at Currents.• Register online at www.skyhawks.com• Phone 800-804-3509 to register with your credit card. • Complete Skyhawks registration form and mail to:
Skyhawks Sports Academy, 6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Mead, WA 99021.
• Registration forms available at Currents or online at www.missoulaparks.org.
• Contact Skyhawks for scholarship information. • Sorry, no resident discount on Skyhawks programs.
For all camps Bring snacks and/or lunch and plenty of water, sunscreen. For soccer camp: Please wear shin guards and running or soccer shoes. No sandals.
Soccer CampDates: Monday - Friday, June 18-22Time: 9am-3pm Ages: Boys & Girls 6-12 Location: Playfair Park South Soccer Field and picnic shelter Located behind Splash Montana on Pattee Creek Dr.Fee: $130
Basketball CampDates: Monday - Friday, July 23-27Time: 9am-3pm Ages: Boys & Girls 7-12Location: Playfair Park Basketball Courts Located behind tennis courtsFee: $130 Skyhawks Rainy Weather Policy: We will not cancel the soccer camp due to rain. However, in the case of extreme weather conditions, the director may cancel or postpone the camp for the safety of the partici-pants. Check with the camp director. We DO NOT PROVIDE REFUNDS.
Pre-School SportsPre-School SportsSuper Sprouts Sports Skills: Ages 3-6 Sometimes children shy away from sports at an early age due to intimidating equipment. A young child needs uncon-ditional support from a parent or another trusted individual in order to properly learn the mechanics and fundamentals of sports. Our skilled instructors lead games and activities to introduce the fundamentals of catching, kicking, throw-ing, and body control to the children. Parent participation is encouraged! Soft Koosh and Nerf equipment is used so that kids can build confi dence and have lots of fun. Max.: 20 per session.
Register early, pre-school programs fi ll quickly!
Fee: $25, Resident Discount Fee $20Dates: June 11 – July 26 Meets at: Park picnic shelter (McCormick meets at playground)
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3961 McCormick Park (600 Cregg) 3-4 Mon 5:45-6:30pm
Missoula Osprey Youth Baseball CampThe Missoula Osprey Professional Baseball Club is offering this 3-day camp for children ages 8-14. Camp includes lunch, two reserved tickets to each home game during the camp and an on-fi eld recognition for campers before the game on Thursday, August 16! Register at the MSO Hub, 140 N Higgins or by calling 543-3300. Sorry, registration is not accepted at Parks & Recreation. Please bring a glove and wear baseball attire. More info at missoulaosprey.com.
Fee: $75 (Payable to Missoula Osprey) Register: 140 N Higgins Missoula, MT 59802 or call 543-3300Dates: Tuesday, August 14 – Thursday, August 16Time: Check-in – 8:30 am, Camp – 9 am-12 pm Lunch provided by Osprey at noonLocation: Ogren Park at Allegiance Field
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Gymnastics Camps With Mismo GymnasticsParks and Rec is teaming up with Mismo to offer high-energy gymnastics camps for kids aged 4 and older. Extended care available, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., inquire at registration. Register for the week or the day at Mismo Gymnastics, 1900 W. Broadway, 728-0908. Sorry, no resident discount.
Cheer Camp June 25-29 1/2 Day 9am – 12pm $75/wk $20/dayCheer Camp is a high-energy camp designed to improve tumbling, jumping, and all-star technique.
Flipping Camp June 25-29 1/2 Day 12:30–3:30pm $75/wk $20/dayFlipping Camp is for any child wishing to lean the progressions from rolling to fl ipping. We use our pits, spotting belts, and trampolines to get your child fl ipping!
Cheer/Flipping Combo Camp June 25-29 Full Day 9am – 3:30pm $135/wk $35/dayDouble your fun with this full-day camp, descriptions above.
Beach Camp Aug 6-10 Full Day 9am – 3:30pm $135/wk $35/dayBeach Camp includes beach party music, volleyball, limbo contests, sun and fun! A perfect balance between fun,fi tness and character building!
Beach Camp Aug 6-10 1/2 Day 9am – 12pm $95/wk $25/dayHalf-day Beach Camp, description above.
Unplug And
PLAYMissoula!
April 30 to May 5A week long celebration of screen-free play
www.unplugmissoula.org
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Jr. Playmakers Jr. Playmakers Flag FootballFlag Football Missoula’s youth hit the gridiron running for another season of Jr. Playmakers Flag Football. We don’t keep score but we have a ton of fun in these non-competitive games with an emphasis in FUN, FAIR PLAY & GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. Youth learn the basics of football from experienced volunteer coaches and use those skills on the playing fi eld.
Players will be placed on teams according to their neighborhood school. Please see team placement and grade policy on registration form for more information. Teams will only be formed by Parks and Recreation.
Coaches needed! If you are a parent/ coach with football experience and would like to volunteer, please call 552-6266. Players may register at Currents throughout the summer. LAST DAY to register is Wed., August 29 by 7pm!
Grade: Boys and girls, grades 2-6Leagues: 2nd Grade Introductory league 3rd - 4th Grade Skill Development League 5th - 6th Grade Alternative to Contact LeagueFee: $40/$32 with resident discount cardDeadline: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 7pm Late Registration accepted only if space is available. Late Fee is $5/participant.Practice: Coaches will set practice time and location. Practices start the week of Sep. 9. Coaches will call participants. Games: Begin week of Sept. 23; league runs 6 weeks with Pumpkin Bowl Nov. 3Game Days: 2nd Grade Wednesday 5:30pm 3rd – 4th Grade Monday or Wednesday 5:30pm 5th – 6th Grade Wednesday 5:30pmClass #: 2nd Grade #3969 3rd – 4th Grade #3967 5th – 6th Grade #3968Location: Fort Missoula Softball ComplexMandatory Coaches Meeting: Wednesday, September 5 at 6pm in Headwaters located at Currents in McCormick Park.
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Mobash Sk8 Clinics Learn how to skateboard like the pros. Clinics provide com-prehensive safety and skateboarding instruction for all levels of ability. Groups will be divided depending on skill level, and safety is of the utmost importance. Participants are required to wear protective helmets at all times. We also highly recom-mend other protective gear; such as elbow, knee and wrist guards. If you do not have a skateboard or protective gear, don’t worry, we will provide all necessary equipment to enjoy a week of skate camp. Two types of clinics are available: Co-ed, ages 7 to 11; and girls only, all ages.
• Ask us about scholarships for skate clinics and gear! Inquire at Parks Headquarters in Current or call 552-6271.
• Skateboard Clinics meet at MOBASH, please bring water suncreen and snacks.
• All clinics meet 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Week For Dates Ages Fee* Class #
1 Boys/Girls June 25-29 7-11 $80/65 37872 Girls Only July 9-13 All $80/65 37883 Boys/Girls July 16-20 7-11 $80/65 37904 Boys/Girls July 23-27 7-11 $80/65 3791
*Regular fee/Resident Discount Fee. See page 38 for details.
ShareTheFun Youth Recreation Grants Apply at www.missoulaparks.org/partnersParks and Recreation offers youth recreation grants to low-income families. All children, regardless of economics, are welcome to participate in recreation activities. Grant forms are available at the Parks and Recreation offi ce or on-line at www.missoulaparks.org. Generous donations from our many Partners In Parks fund these grants.
Missoula County Residents: the Missoula County Park Board has allocated grant funds specifi cally for county residents. Thank you!
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Skateboard MentorsJoin Parks and Recreation at MOBASH on Saturday mornings for a chance to experience skateboarding in a fun and safe environment—for free!
Parks and Recreation staff will be on hand to ensure safety and teach some great skateboarding skills. If you do not have a skateboard or protective gear, don’t worry, we will provide all necessary equipment you need to enjoy a morning at MOBASH.
Participants need to complete a Parks and Recreation waiver; if under 18, a parent or legal guardian will need to be present to sign the waiver. Waiver at www. missoulaparks.org or phone Jason at 552-6271.July 7-August 25 Saturdays, 9am – 11pm All Ages Welcome No fee
Sponsors needed! Help support this free community outreach program. Call 552-6271.
Missoula Children and Nature ConnectionThe Missoula Children and Nature Connection works to improve the quality and quantity of opportunities for connect-ing children with nature through education, recreation, events and networking. To learn more about free and low-cost ways to get kids connected with nature, visit us at missoulachildre-nandnature.org or call 721-PARK.
Unplug, Relax and Explore, Together! Everyone agrees it’s good to hang with nature. Families and experts say that play in nature is good for the whole family - whether at home, in the back yard, or the local park. The result? Children and families are happier, healthier and smarter.
Happier Children and FamiliesNature turns frowns upside down. Studies indicate that chil-dren who play and explore outdoors are less stressed and may further benefi t by learning confi dence and social skills.
Healthier Children and FamiliesGet out with the bugs to prevent getting a bug. Nothing’s better at keeping away the bugs we don’t want than staying active. And nothing keeps kids active more than fun and interesting things to explore and do.
Smarter ChildrenIn nature, kids see, hear, smell and touch things all at the same time, getting them to observe, ask questions and fi gure out things that have a lot of parts to them. The rich-ness in the outdoors is far more stimulating—and gets the mind working more—than only watching television or playing electronic games.
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Explorasaurus ClubExplorasaurus ClubDon’t miss the Explorasaurus Camp on page 4.
Become a member of the exciting and adventurous Explorasaurus Club! It’s free to join and is open to all ages, but is geared toward kids ages 7 to 12.
Pick up your free Explorasaurus Guide and the new Parks and Trails map at Currents, and spend the summer hunting for clues and exploring Missoula’s parks and trails! These two ancient keys will unlock your adventure, use them together to complete the journey and receive your very own Explorasaurus Club sticker!
Your adventure will take you high and low around the Missoula area on trails and through parks and conservation lands. You might even be fi shing! So join the club and start today. Questions? Visit www.missoulaparks.org or phone 721-PARK.
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Join Professional Tennis Registry Certifi ed Instructor Collin Fehr and his staff for a memorable tennis experience. Regardless of skill level, each camp is designed to meet the needs of every individual. Don’t have a racquet? Youth racquets are provided, or bring your own. Share the Fun! Add a donation to youth recreation grants when registering.
10-and-under Tennis: Short Courters/Rockin’ Raquets• An exciting new play format designed to bring kids into the game by using specialized equipment and shorter court dimensions, tailored to their age and size.
Pre-Teen & Teen Tennis: Top Spinners/Net Masters• Centered on technique and skills progression, this program prepares players for involvement in team tennis and match-play scenarios.
• A balance between skill improvement and game-playing strategies allow participants to advance all aspects of their game in this fun-centered format.
Youth Sessions 1, 3, 4, 5: $35/28 **Session 2: $31/25*(Reg/Res): Regular Fee/ Fee with resident discount card. See page 38.**Session 2: No class July 4.
Inclement Weather and RainoutsMakeup sessions will only occur if more than one session is missed due to weather. Makeups will be held on Fridays (or as scheduled.) Call the rain-line at 541-7200 for updates during inclement weather.
Ages 5-7 Short Courters (60-minute class)Class # Session Days Time 3904 June 11-21 M-Th 8:30-9:30am3905 June 25-July 5 M-Th 8:30-9:30am3906 July 16-26 M-Th 8:30-9:30am3907 July 30-Aug 9 M-Th 8:30-9:30am3908 Aug 13-23 M-Th 8:30-9:30am
Ages 8-10 Rockin’ Racquets (60-minute class)Class # Session Days Time 3909 June 11-21 M-Th 9:35-10:35am3910 June 25-July 5 M-Th 9:35-10:35am3911 July 16-26 M-Th 9:35-10:35am3912 July 30-Aug 9 M-Th 9:35-10:35am3913 Aug 13-23 M-Th 9:35-10:35am
Ages 11-13 Top Spinners (60-minute class)Class # Session Days Time 3919 June 11-21 M-Th 10:40-11:40am3920 June 25-July 5 M-Th 10:40-11:40am3921 July 16-26 M-Th 10:40-11:40am3922 July 30-Aug 9 M-Th 10:40-11:40am3923 Aug 13-23 M-Th 10:40-11:40am
Ages 14-17 Net Masters (60-minute class)Class # Session Days Time 3914 June 11-21 M-Th 11:45am-12:45pm3915 June 25-July 5 M-Th 11:45am-12:45pm3916 July 16-26 M-Th 11:45am-12:45pm3917 July 30-Aug 9 M-Th 11:45am-12:45pm3918 Aug 13-23 M-Th 11:45am-12:45pm
Ages 18+ Acers (90-minute class)Class # Session Days Time 3924 June 11-21 M-Th 5:30-7pm3928 June 25-July 5 M-Th 5:30-7pm3925 July 16-26 M-Th 5:30-7pm3926 July 30-Aug 9 M-Th 5:30-7pm3927 Aug 13-23 M-Th 5:30-7pmShort session, no class July 4, see fees above
Adult Tennis Singles Challenge LadderMeet and play other comparably skilled players. Open to players 18 and up and includes mens’ and womens’ divi-sions. Join the ladder at any time before Sept. 1!
Dates: Ladder runs April 1 through October 1, 2012Time/Location: Choose your own time and courtFee: $18 (regular fee)/$15 (resident discount card)Class #3711 Men’s Challenge LadderClass #3712 Women’s Challenge LadderRegistration: Registration packet is available at Currents, online at www.missoulaparks.org or phone 721-PARK.
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Missoula Plays TennisSponsored in part byU104.5 and ESPN Missoula 97.5 RadioJoin Parks and Recreation, US Tennis Association-Intermountain Section and the Montana Tennis Association for a fun series of free and low-cost events to introduce kids to the joy of tennis!
Tennis is a great way for families to stay active together. Give tennis a try at these exciting events:
Tennis Play Day: Saturday, April 21Tennis Play Day: Saturday, April 21Kids will play round robin mini-sets as well as other fun and competitive tennis games. All skill levels and all abilities are welcome! All equipment provided, or bring your own racquet. Cost includes: snacks, drinks, and prizes, plus, the City Life Café will be open for coffee and treats. Scholarships available, call 552-6266.
Time: 5-7 year olds: 9am-11am 8-10 year olds: 11am-1pmLocation: City Life Center, 1515 Fairview Ave.Fee: $12/participantRegister: Online at www.montanatennis.org or www.missoulaparks.org/tennis or phone 552-6266.Enrollment is limited to the fi rst 16 participants in each time slot.
Unplug & Play Tennis CelebrationSaturday, May 5 10am-2pmFREE for all ages! Kids and their parents can play fun tennis games, learn new techniques, and even play a match with other kids!
All skill levels and all abilities are welcome. Equipment is provided, however, you may bring your own racquet if you’d like. At Loyola RAM Activity Center, 1040 S. 1st West. Call 552-6266 for more information. Learn more about Unplug and Play at www.unplugmissoula.org.
Visit www.missoulaparks.org/tennis for more fun events throughout the summer.
Out To Lunch at Caras Parkwww.missouladowntown.comMissoula’s premiere outdoor weekly music and food festival, Out to Lunch is held every Wednesday in June - August from 11am to 2 pm in Caras Park. Featuring live music, countless food vendors and children’s activities, this free community event is Montana’s largest food festival.
Downtown ToNight at Caras ParkMissoula’s summertime evening series, Downtown ToNight features live music, food vendors, beverage garden and children’s activities. The free event is held every Thursday in June, July and August from 5:30-8:30pm in Caras Park.
Bonner Band ConcertsCity Band in Bonner Park, Wednesdays beginning at 8pm. June through August. No fee. www.missoulacityband.org.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012Tuesday, July 31, 2012Caras Park 11Caras Park 11amam to 3:30 to 3:30pmpmFREE for kids and kids at heart!FREE for kids and kids at heart!
Everyone is welcome to this annual celebration for and by Missoula’s kids!
Carnival games Arts and crafts Raffl e prizes Live entertainment Interactive booths Educational displays And so much more!
Food & drink available for purchase from local vendors.Ride the Carousel during Kidsfest-proceeds
benefi t youth recreation grants.
Brought to you by Parks and Recreation and many generous Missoula businesses and organizations. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months! Call 552-6266 to host a Kidsfest activity booth.
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Challenge CourseGroup/Special Event informationMissoula Outdoor Recreation and Education (M.O.R.E) program offers unique team-building activities such as our Challenge Course that can quickly bring your group to a new level of teamwork and communication—all while having a great time!
A Challenge Course, also known as a ropes course or team-building course, is a challenging outdoor personal development and team-building activity which consists of high and/or low elements. Low elements take place on the ground or only a few feet above the ground. High elements are located off the ground, ranging from 15 ft to 35 ft and require a belay for safety.
The M.O.R.E. program offers both of these elements for a challenging day of activities for ages 8 through adult. Fees vary depending on group size; please see pricing options and chart. Call Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271 to discuss program options and pricing and to book a time for your group.
Please visit our website to learn about the differences between the different elements and activities: www.missoulaparks.org/challengecourse
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Missoula Fire Department Starbucks
University of Montana ROTC, UM
Missoula Maulers Verizon
Army National Guard WORD
Kid Central Pre-school Planned Parenthood
Curry Health Center Anaconda Job Corps
Alpine Physical Therapy Missoula Youth Homes
Garden City Harvest University Congregational Church
Sentinel, Big Sky and Hellgate High Schools, Lowell, Corvallis, Ronan, Arlee, Seeley, Superior, Dixon Schools
We’d like to thank these great organizations
and teams who completed the Parks and
Recreation Challenge Course in 2011!
Design Your Own Outdoor Recreation AdventureWe also offer many other outdoor activities throughout the year, all led by the experienced staff at M.O.R.E.
These activities can be tailored to fi t the specifi c needs of your group. We can focus on leadership skills, communica-tion, trust, physical fi tness, adventure, FUN or any combina-tion.
Sharing outdoor activities helps groups forge new friendships and move to new performance levels. Such activities include: Folfi ng, Geocaching, Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Rafting and so on. Call today to get your group “Outside & Active”! Call Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271.
• Build trusting relationships
• Improve communication
• Build self-confi dence and self-esteem
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Open Ropes CourseOpen Ropes CourseIf you’ve ever looked at the Challenge Course in McCormick Park and said, “Wow, that looks fun”… this is your chance to give it a try! The course will be open to the general public Friday evenings with no reservations required. Two staff members will be on hand to belay participants on a rotational basis.
Open Ropes FridayGreat for fi rst-timers and experienced climbers. Helmets, harnesses, ropes, and belayers provided. Our instructors can help you with basic climbing techniques. No pre-registration, register on site at class time.
Ages: 8 to adult Date: Fridays, June 8 through August 24 No open ropes course June 29Time: 5-8pm Fee: $7 per person Location: Challenge Course, in McCormick Park
Due to staffi ng ratios and for the safety of all climbers, please don’t bring large groups (over 8) to Open Climb Fridays. For large groups, or for a unique and fun birth-day party, please call Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271 for pricing and reservations.
Option 4 - Low Elements and Climbing Wall (approximately 3 hours) Combine the Low Elements and the Climbing Wall for a fun day of team building and physical fi tness. This combo is great for all kinds of groups.
Group Size Fee 1 - 20 $224.00 21- 40 $335.00
Option 5 - Climbing Wall (approximately 2 hours)A great activity for any group, you will be introduced to the basics of rock climbing in a fun safe environment. This option fi ts well into any camp or team training program.
Group Size Fee 1 – 10 $162.00 11 – 20 $243.00
Challenge Course Programming OptionsPlease feel free to combine other options to suit your group or consult with us about the best options for your group. Times are approximate; they will vary on group size and pace of group. No matter what size your group is, everyone will have the same wonderful experience. Prices will be adjusted for combining other program options that are not listed.
Option 1- Low Elements (approximately 3 hours)Our Low Elements can quickly bring your group to a higher level of communication and performance. This dynamic trust and team problem solving course is designed to build the in-terpersonal trust and communication skills that are essential for everyday communication and team building.
Group Size Fee 1 - 20 $223.00 21 - 40 $335.00
Option 2 - Challenge Course, High Elements (approximately 4 hours)The High Ropes course will challenge even the bravest souls! They will experience new and exciting personal challenges throughout the course. These challenges are intended to em-power individuals personally or in pairs so collectively the team can reach new heights.
Group Size Fee 1 - 15 $265.00 16 - 30 $396.00
Option 3 - Challenge Course (High & Low Elements) (approximately 4.5 hours) This is the full package! Your team will experience Low Elements for the fi rst two hours of the session. Then for the last three, you will harness up and our facilitators will take your team to a whole new level thirty feet off the ground! Participants can do two person team events such as the Wild Woosey or individual events like the Cat Walk. This high challenge course is designed to allow participants to take on new challenges in a safe, fun environment.
Group Size Fee 1 - 15 $305.00 21-40 $457.00
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A Joint ProjectA Joint ProjectParks & RecreationParks & Recreationand and Project PlaygroundProject PlaygroundIn McCormick ParkIn McCormick Parkprojectplayground.orprojectplayground.orgg
October 20, 2012
1 pm to 4pmJoin us at McCormick Park
for hay rides, s’mores, games,
pumpkins, cider, crafts and
more! For kids,
families and kids at heart.
Suggested donation
$1/person.
Call 721-PARK
www.missoulaparks.org
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Tours For Active AdultsThis summer join the Missoula Senior Center and Parks and Recreation on exciting adventures around the area! We’ll handle everything, so you can just sit back and relax. The Parks and Recreation tours listed below will depart from and return to Currents Aquatic Center in McCormick Park. Deadline for all trips is two days prior to the departure date. Tours are geared for ages 55+, but all adults are welcome.
National Bison Range Enjoy the morning exploring one of the coolest spots around Missoula. The morning will consist of a stop at the visitor center for an interpretive display, videos and a bookstore. Then enjoy a 19 mile drive around the bison range to view all kinds of Montana wildlife.
Date: Wed., June 13 Class # 3781 Time: 9am - 3 pm Cost: $20/17 w/resident discount
Mount Jumbo Van TourThis tour highlights one of Missoula’s open space trea-sures. Learn why Mount Jumbo is so unique. Enjoy the views from multiple points along the North Loop—it’s a great opportunity for limited mobility adults to enjoy Mt. Jumbo.
Dates: Wed., May 9 Class # 3777 Wed. Sep. 12 Class# 3778Time: 9-12 pm Cost: $10/8 w/resident discount
Garnet Ghost Town TourUp the beautiful Blackfoot corridor, Garnett Ghost town is one of the most well-preserved mining towns in Montana. Explore the many buildings and walk the streets with an interpretive guide. Also take a side hike to an old mine. If we still have time we will even visit another Ghost Town in the area!
Date: Wed., July 11 Class # 3785 Time: 9 am-4 pm Cost: $20/17 w/resident discount
To view tours provided by the Missoula Senior Center, please visit their website at:
www.missoulaseniorcenter.org
Partners In Parks Volunteer ProgramIs your group or organization looking to give back to
the community? By volunteering with Parks and Recre-
ation you are developing a sense of stewardship for
your city open space and parks.
We can accommodate any group size and provide you
with a wonderful, rewarding experience. Projects to
date have included painting in numerous parks, trail
installation and maintenance, leaf and litter removal,
weeding, collecting insects for research, 5K race assis-
tance and many others.
Help your community and have a great experience
working with Parks and Recreation. We can tailor a
unique experience just for your group—or, we have
lots of projects which are waiting for a group to assist.
For more information call Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271
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Pilates At ParksMold and mend your body this summer with a Parks and Recreation Pilates class. Pilates is a movement series cre- ated to build core strength which not only strengthens core muscles but increases fl exibility and tones the body. Pilates is suitable for all levels of fi tness. Pilates builds core strength, tones & strengthens muscles, increases circulation, and increases fl exibility. More information: Contact Ryan Yearous, Sports & Wellness Recreation Specialist at 552-6266
Meets: Headwaters Meeting Room, Currents Aquatics CenterClass # Dates Day Time Fee 3972 April 9 – May 14 Monday 12pm-12:45pm $22.503973 April 12 – May 17 Thursday 6pm-7pm $30.003974 May 21 – June 25 Monday 12pm-12:45pm $22.503975 May 24 – June 28 Thursday 6pm-7pm $30.003976 July 9 – August 13 Monday 12pm-12:45pm $22.503977 July 12 – August 16 Thursday 6pm-7pm $30.003980 August 20 – October 1 Monday 12pm-12:45pm $22.503981 August 23 – Sep 27 Thursday 6pm-7pm $30.00
Teen Workreation is a Parks and Recreation volunteer program specifi cally designed for teens ages 13-16. Teen volunteers are individuals serving of their own accord with no expectation of fi nancial compensation. Volunteering is viewed as part of an exchange process.
Positions Available:· Youth Camp Counselor Assistant· Jr. Lifeguard and Jr. Swim Instructor · Aquatics Maintenance Aides
If you are age 13 to 16 and you are interested in getting on-the-job training in the Parks and Recreation fi eld, we may have a volunteer position for you. Jr Lifeguard and Jr Swim Instructors can begin at age 12 after completing American Red Cross training programs offered at Splash Montana. See page 35 for details.
Volunteer positions include working at Currents or Splash Montana waterparks, assisting youth camp staff with sports, games, music, arts and crafts and more, or maintain the sparkle of Currents and Splash Montana by helping with the upkeep.
Volunteers not only receive training and great job experi-ence, they’ll have a chance to earn incentive trips (de-pending on hours worked) such as rock climbing, paint ball, a pizza party at Splash Montana and more!
The Teen Workreation packet and application is available at Parks and Recreation, 600 Cregg Lane or call 721-PARK to receive an application by mail, or download the application at www.missoulaparks.org.
Training begins in early June (evening hours), with most volunteer positions available throughout the summer. Applications due to Missoula Parks and Recreation by 7pm, May 25. Interviews will be held the week of May 27. Applicants and parents must attend the Teen Workreation meeting in early June, date, time, location TBA.
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New Zealand Day: Family Touch Rugby Clinic In celebration of the sixth annual New Zealand Day, the Mis-soula Cultural Council and the Missoula All-Maggots Rugby Club will present a “touch” (no tackling) rugby clinic and tour-nament at the Fort Missoula Rugby Pitch (just west of South Av. parking lot) on Saturday, May 19, for children (7 and up) and adults.
Rugby skills clinic at 11 a.m., informal tournament begins around 1 p.m. Refreshments available. For more information contact Sue Loken at 549-6295 or Jake Kreilick at 829-8426. For more information about our sister cities and New Zealand Days, visit www.missoulacultural.org.
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Bitterroot Branch Trail, Spruce to TooleA redevelopment project at 806 West Spruce Street devel-oped a 1 block segment of the Bitterroot Branch Trail. This new segment is 10’ wide asphalt and connects Spruce Ave to Toole Avenue. The trail sits in a trail easement held by the City, granted by the land owner. Including the trail in the redevelopment project was a benefi t to the developers as it doubles as one of the access routes required for the building.
Milwaukee Trail Russell to ReserveConstruction of this important section of the trail began in the spring of 2011 and was completed in late September. The River Road Neighborhood Leadership Team, who was instrumental in working with Parks over the past 3 years to bring this trail to completion, held a ribbon cutting celebration in October.
Missoula to Lolo TrailIn late 2007, a citizen group formed to promote/support construction of a bike/ped trail from the Bitterroot Spur Trail at McDonald Street (east of University Motors) to Lolo to connect with the existing trail that begins in south Lolo. In addition to citizens, the group includes agency staff from City and County Parks, City and County Public Works, FWP, and MDOT. The group identifi ed four potential routes and was successful in 2011 in obtaining a $100,000 grant from the USDOT for preparing a feasibility study of the potential routes. The County will be the lead working with MDT to hire a contractor in early 2012 to prepare the study.
Riverfront Trail Expansion – Silver’s ParkMRA funded and managed the extension of the southshore Ron MacDonald Riverfront Trail system with the installation of approximately 1000 feet of 10’-wide paved trail. The trail is the fi rst phase of development for a new 14-acre riverfront park at the site. The trail borders the river on the north side of the baseball park and connects to the California Street Bridge.
California Street Pedestrian BridgeMajor maintenance repairs and measures completed in 2011 to protect and ensure lasting service as well as safety upgrades to lighting and surfaces including high effi ciency LED overhead lighting and new bridge approach slabs for improved ADA access.
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Montana and Idaho Recreation and Park Associations
2012 Joint Conference
Outside and Active Join the Montana and Idaho Recreati on & Park Associati ons in Missoula for their annual professional conference, Tuesday, September 25 to Saturday, September 29 at the Holiday Inn, downtown.
The conference will host numerous educati onal breakout sessions, keynote speakers, educati onal outi ngs, fun adventures and socials! Parks and recreati on advocates will fi nd educati onal sessions geared toward volunteers, board members and “friends” groups.
Visit the MRPA or IRPA websites to download a registrati on form. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please download an exhibitor packet. For more informati on call Jason Pignanelli at 552-6271.
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Friends of Missoula Parks, Inc.FMP maintains committed accounts in support of local parks for replacement, upgrading, and repair of playground equipment, playing fi elds and other park amenities and youth scholarships.
Friends of Missoula Parks is a 501(c)(3) non-profi t organization (EIN 81-0570189) and your donations to FMP are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Send donations to FMP, 12 Contour Rd., Missoula, MT 59802.
For more information, call 721-PARK, or contact Friends of Missoula Parks, Inc., Tim Bechtold, Board President, PO Box 7051, Missoula, MT 59807.
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Adult Sports LeaguesLeague details and more info at www.missoulaparks.org.Team Entry Fee: One check per team, please.
Summer Softball Adults and Teens 14+Team Fee: $305 Late Fee: $40Deadline: Sunday, May 20, 5pmLeague Play: Begins week of May 27Game Days: Tues/Wed/Thur (see below) Game Times: 6 and 7:30pmLocation: Fort Missoula Softball ComplexFormat: 8-week league plus end of season single-elimination tournament
Class #3986 Tuesday Co-Rec Open (Int. – Adv.) Class #3987 Wednesday Co-Rec Novice (Beg.) Class #3988 Thursday Co-Rec Intermediate (Int.) Captains Meeting: Wed., May 23, 5:30pm, Currents
Fall Softball Adults and TeensAlcohol and tobacco-free leagueTeam Fee: $285 Late Fee: $40Deadline: Sunday, August 12, 5pmLeague Play: Begins week of August 19Game Days: Tues/Wed/Thur (see below) Game Times: 6, 7:15, 8:30pm Location: McCormick ParkFormat: 6-week league plus end of season single-elimination tournament
Parks and Recreation League - Ages 14+Class #3991 Thurs. Parks Co-Rec Inter. (Beg. – Int.)
Captains Meeting: Wed., August 15, 5:30pm, Currents
Soccer on page 21.Volleyball and
Flag Football on page 22.
Parks & Recreation Sports PhilosophyWe are dedicated to quality recreation experiences for play-ers of all skill levels while facilitating a safe and fun environ-ment and promoting good sportsmanship. We provide these services with an underlying belief that our sports leagues focus on a healthy level of competition, placing more em-phasis on participation than winning and losing.
Captain meetings are MANDATORY unless otherwise noted. If a team captain cannot make the meeting, a team repre-sentative must attend. Meetings will include sport-specifi c rules and rule changes, roster requirements, sportsmanship/player code of conduct, gym and facility rules and uniform/equipment requirements.
How To Register Your TeamTeam rosters available at Currents, at www.eteamz.com/missoula or www.missoulaparks.org. Bring or mail roster and fee to: Parks & Recreation, 600 Cregg Ln., Missoula, MT 59801.
• League space is limited, team registration is accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.
• Days/times are subject to change. Leagues may be com-bined and/or play on different days.
• Interested in playing sports but don’t have a team? Call 552-6266 to be placed on the pick-up list.
Skill Levels• Men’s DI, Open, Power, and A Leagues: players looking for strong competition with solid playing skill and/or past college experience (less than 5 years ago.)
• Men’s DII, Intermediate A, and B Leagues: players looking for a moderate level of competition with some high school or college (more than 5 years ago) experience.
• Intermediate B, Novice, and C Leagues: are geared towards personal development rather than team performance. Begin-ners are welcomed at this level. Current or former college athletes are NOT allowed to play in beginning leagues.
All leagues are fun recreational leagues, with an emphasis on enjoyment of play, exercise, and being with friends. No alcohol or tobacco use permitted in any sports league.
Team Sportsmanship RatingTeams will be rated on sportsmanship behavior every game. To be eligible for season tournaments, teams must maintain a 3.5 or better sportsmanship rating and have no more than two forfeits during the regular season play. See the Parks and Recreation Sports Handbook for more information.
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11 v 11 Summer Soccer: Adults 18+Team Fee: $460 Late Fee: $40Deadline: Sunday, May 13, 5pmLeague Play: Begins week of May 20Days/Times: Monday - Friday, 6pm and 7:30pmLocation: Fort Missoula and/or Playfair ParkFormat: 10-wk league, single-elimination tourney, offi ciated
Class #4004 Monday Co-Rec B Recreation (Beg. - Int.) Class #4009 Monday Co-Rec B Competitive (Int.) Class #4003 Tuesday Co-Rec A (Adv.)Class #4005 Tuesday Co-Rec B Recreation (Int.) Class #4007 Wednesday Women’s A (Int. - Adv.)Class #4011 Wednesday Women’s B (Beg. - Int.) Class #4006 Thursday Co-Rec C (Beg.) Class #4008 Thursday Men’s (Int. - Adv.) Class #4010 Friday Co-Rec 35+ (Beg. - Int.)
Captains Meetings: Wednesday., May 16, Currents. Times below:Mon. Leagues: 5:45pm Tues. Leagues: 6:15pmWed. Leagues: 6:45pm Thurs. and Fri. Leagues: 7:15pm
7 v 7 Fall Outdoor Soccer: Adults 18+Team Fee: $90 Late Fee: $40Deadline: Sunday, August 19, 5pmLeague Play: Begins week of August 26Days/Times: Monday - Friday, 6pm and 6:45pmLocation: Fort Missoula Short Soccer FieldsFormat: 5-week league, no tournament, self-offi ciated
Class #4012 Monday Co-Rec A/B (Int. - Adv.) Class #4013 Tuesday Co-Rec A/B (Int. - Adv.) Class #4014 Thursday Co-Rec C (Beg.) Class #4015 Wednesday Women’s (Beg .- Adv.) Class #4016 Thursday Men’s (Beg. - Adv.) Class #4017 Friday Co-Rec 35+ (Int. - Adv.)Captains Meeting: Wednesday, August 29, 5:30pm, Currents
Fall Indoor Soccer: Adults 18+Team Fee: $170 Late Fee: $40Deadline: Sunday, October 14, 5pmLeague Play: Begins week of October 21Days/Times: Monday & Wednesday, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pmLocation: Meadow Hill Middle SchoolFormat: 6-week league, no tournament, self-offi ciated
Class #4019 Monday Co-Rec (Beg. - Adv.) Class #4020 Wednesday Co-Rec (Beg. – Adv.)Captains Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 5:30pm, Currents
Please consider a donation to Share The Fun
Youth Recreation Grants. If each of your players kicked in
only $1, your team could help an under-privileged child
have a wonderful summer!
TEAMCAPTAINS:
• 11 multi-sport fi elds• 5k of trails• Community picnic
pavillion• Open space• Wildlife habitat• History and culture• Fishing pond
Help createMissoula’s future.
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Summer Sand Volleyball: Adults & Teens 14+Team Fee: $100 Late fee: $40Deadline: Sunday, June 3, 5pmLeague Play: Begins week of June 10Days/Times: Tuesday - Friday; 6, 7, 8, 9pmLocation: Playfair Park – Sand Volleyball CourtsFormat: 8-week league plus single-elimination tournament. Games self-offi ciated.Class #3995 Tuesday Women’s 4-on-4 (Beg. – Adv.) Class #3992 Wednesday Co-Rec Power 4-on-4 (Int. – Adv.) Class #3993 Thursday Co-Rec Int. 4-on-4 (Beg. – Int.)Class #3994 Friday Co-Rec Teen 4-on-4 (Int. – Adv.) Captains Meeting: Wednesday, June 6, 5:30pm, Currents
Fall Volleyball: Adults and Teens 14+Team Fee: $215 Late Fee: $40Deadline: Sunday, September 23, 5pmLeague Play: Begins week of September 30Game Days: Wednesdays; 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pmLocation: Local Gyms (TBD)Format: 6-week league plus single-elimination tournament. Games are offi ciated.Class #3998 Wednesday Co-Rec Power (Int. - Adv.) Class #3999 Wednesday Co-Rec Intermediate (Beg. - Int.) Captains Meeting: Wednesday, Sep. 26, 5:30pm, Currents
Fall Flag Football: Adults 18+ Team Fee: $270 Late fee: $40Deadline: Sunday, October 14, 5pmLeague Play: Begins week of October 21Days/Times: Tuesday & Thursday; 6, 7, 8pm Location: McCormick Park Ages: 18 and upFormat: 5-weeks plus single-elimination tournament. Games are offi cated.Class #4001 Tuesday Men’s DI (Int. - Adv.) Class #4002 Thursday Men’s DII (Beg. - Int.) Captains Meeting: Wednesday, October 17, 6:30pm, Currents
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U R B A N F O R E S T R YU R B A N F O R E S T R Y
Meet Your Urban Forester Greg Howe It is a great professional opportunity to join the creative and talented staff of Missoula Parks and Recreation. This new position gives me the opportunity to bring my tree expertise as a Certifi ed Arborist and Municipal Tree Specialist to the community as well as the chance to learn about forestry in the intermountain region.
My experiences with trees started with my fi rst job working in a retail nursery. I met another person there who has be-come a lifelong friend. Together, with a few other people we formed a non-profi t called T.R.E.E., Inc in 1983. It is still an active non-profi t. The group grows its’ own trees then plants them at schools, parks or along streets.
After years of going to college part-time, I graduated from the University of South Florida in 2002 with a degree in Environmental Science and Policy. My career has included work as an environmental educator, supervisor of a nature park, natural resource inspector, open space manager, forestry examiner and as an urban forester. I look forward to working with citizens and city staff to enhance the urban tree canopy, promote the value of the urban forest and improve the quality of life in Missoula though trees.
Summer Tree Care 2012When the heat is on, water is crucial to a plant’s survival. Yellowing leaves on hardwoods and ornamentals and yel-lowing or browning of evergreens can indicate a need for
supplemental watering. Monitoring the amount of rainfall during the summer months and providing the trees with a cool drink can help a tree to stay healthy and help fi ght off any other affl ictions it may have.
Water trees deeply using a hose or irrigation system. Many people believe that trees are self-suffi cient and do not require much care after being planted. In our semi-arid climate this is not true. At a minimum trees need water from May – November. This will encourage strong roots and healthy tree. Two inches of water once a week during the summer is an average amount to water your trees.
A general rule is to provide 10 gallons of water per inch diameter of the trunk, spread over the entire root zone. The root zone is generally 2-3 times the drip line, or the outer limits of the branches.
Be consistent with watering your trees. It is much better to water 2-3 times per week with deep soaking rather than shallow watering every day. Most irriga-tion systems designed to provide water for grass are poor at watering trees.
Mulch your trees Mulching will do wonders to increase the moisture-holding capacity of your soil. An organic wood mulch layer about 3-4 inches thick, spread as wide as the drip line of the tree will hold the moisture longer, inhibit weed growth and help to moderate soil temperatures. Pull the mulch away from the trunk of the trees 3-4 inches to deter fungal diseases and mechanical damage done to the bark of young trees.
Pruning, planting or removal of boulevard treesAll tree work be approved by the Urban Forestry Division prior to work being performed.
Remember, it is your responsibility to maintain the trees on the boulevard. The Urban Forestry Division will assist as much as resources allow. Please feel free to call Urban Forester Greg Howe at 552-6277 for more information on maintaining trees and shrubs or any plant health care questions you may have. Visit our website, www.missou-laparks.org, for tree care tips and ordinances related to trees in the City right-of-way.
Always hire a licensed and insured ISA Certifi ed Arborist to perform tree work and NEVER TOP YOUR TREES!
Trees for MissoulaHelp promote a larger and healthier urban forest through community planting, stew-ardship, education and advocacy.• Members of Trees For Missoula are educators,
advocates, planters and stewards.• Trees For Missoula is a non-profit advocacy
group committed to the belief that trees are a critical element of a livable urban environment.
• In all of its programs, Trees For Missoula seeks to improve our City’s environment, build com-munity and connect Missoulians with the natural world and each other.
Join Today! Visit www.missoulaparks.org.
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New and Improved City Parks• Development of Maloney Ranch park continued with the installation of a new picnic shelter.
• The City was awarded a federal grant to fund Phase 2 development at White Pine Park, including a playground. A Playground Vision workshop with neighborhood residents was held in March. This project furthers the City’s goal to provide access to play within walking distance for every child and to promote outside physical activity.
• 44 Ranch Park, a 5+ acre park near Hellgate Elementary was completed in 2010 by the subdivision developer with Parks oversight. In 2011, a second phase of the planned park added a beautiful new 40-person picnic pavilion.
Conservation Lands ManagementProjects completed in 2011 include:• With the help of 150 volunteers, a 2-mile trail loop on the
Sunlight property, off N. Duncan Dr., was completed in the spring of 2011. Prior to the construction of this trail, multiple user-created trails were abundant across the property.
• In the spring of 2011, the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee was created. CLAC is comprised of citizens with interest and expertise in the management of natural areas.The Committee is tasked with advising both city staff and the Park Board on implementation of the Conservation Lands Management Plan.
• A 200’ section of Rattlesnake Creek received ecologi-cally sanctioned bank restoration last summer to correct fl ood damage from several years of high runoff. This well designed and constructed area survived the extraordinarily high runoff this spring with little to no evidence of its fury.
• Surveying the boundaries of Greenough Park is nearly complete after more than a decade of effort. This work, will protect Greenough Park in perpetuity.
• The Conservation Lands division continued work on the control and eradication of invasive plant species through the development of an integrated plant management pro-gram, with weed management programs on Mt. Sentinel, North Hills, Mt. Jumbo and the South Hills. In addition, the Conservation Lands Management program planted over 3000 native forbs, grasses, trees and shrubs on Mt. Senti-nel, Mt. Jumbo, Bancroft Ponds, Greenough park, and the North Hills.
• The Conservation Lands Division thinned 281.5 acres of coniferous forests on Mt. Jumbo, and in other areas throughout the City to increase forest health and reduce susceptibility to attack by mountain pine beetle.
Open Space Acquisitions• $80,000 was contributed towards Five Valleys Land Trust’s acquisition of 35 acres on the east side of Deer Creek Road in East Missoula. This purchase was critical in order to ex-tend the Kim Williams Trail from Deer Creek Rd to the Clark Fork River. FVLT gifted the land to FWP, who also now owns the adjoining parcel known as the bluff overlook area.
• On Mount Jumbo, the City contributed $9,800 toward survey fees for transferring 6.3 acres from a private landowner to the City and granting a conservation easement on the adjoining 20.5 acre parcel 20.5 acres owned by a separate property owner. The open space includes hillside woodland and grassland habitat, a woody draw that attracts numer-ous bird and mammal species, a natural spring in the woody draw, and elk and deer winter range. This project helped further consolidate protection of Mt. Jumbo as the 2 parcels are surrounded by City Open Space.
• $175,000 was contributed towards purchasing a conserva-tion easement on the 1036 acre Quebec Deschamps Creek Ranch located northwest of the Wye. The County contribut-ed $175,000 towards the easement and the landowners do-nated $1.6 million in value. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will hold the easement. This is the second largest property ever protected with Missoula Open Space Bond funds (the largest was Mt. Jumbo with approximately 1,500 acres).
Meet Park Maintenance Manager Bob WorthenIt is exciting to join the City of Missoula and a community which embraces parks and recreation as a lifestyle.
I have worked in similar capacities in government for the last 27 years. Twenty of those years were spent with the state of California and the remaining seven were spent with the state of Arizona. Missoula’s beautiful parks and trails offer me a chance to share my expertise in provid-ing an excellent level of service in the face of limited resources.
The entire staff of Missoula Parks and Recreation is com-mitted to a unifi ed vision and a mission to ensure quality park facilities throughout our community. I am proud to be a part of that team.
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Open Space Acquisitions - continued• $12,800 was contributed towards the closing costs and stewardship fees for the a private landowner who granted a conservation easement to FVLT on their 160 acre parcel located in the upper LaValle Creek Valley. The property is heavily used by the North Hills elk herd, both as a critical migratory corridor and winter range.
The 2006 Open Space Bond balance is approximately $2,400,000 of the City’s portion. The 1995 Open Space Bond balance is approximately $385,000.
Green Initiatives• In 2010, Parks received a $50,000 DNRC Grant to study the cost benefi ts analysis and feasibility of reclaiming wood waste from the old Champion Mill Site (Silver Park). The testing demonstrated that the wood waste is viable as a soil additive. In 2011, Parks applied for and received a $300,000 DNRC Grant to reclaim wood waste from the old Champion Mill Site (Silver Park). The wood wast will be processed by EKO Compost to create topdressing, bulking agent for local soils and mulch at minimal cost to the City. This project is now underway and will continue yielding product for the next three years for Silver Park construction, maintenance and enhancement.
• Milwaukee trail construction this year utilized 100 percent crushed recycled concrete for the trail base prior to pav-ing. This application was highly successful and will likely be utilized throughout the trail system for trails that are paved.
• Parks and the Missoula Redevelopment Agency are work-ing to install new lighting for the Milwaukee Trail that will be energy effi cient, meet dark skies initiatives, refl ect Mis-soula’s historic character, be low maintenance, and durable. The project is in the design phase now and is scheduled for construction later this year.
• Efforts to reduce energy use and water consumption contin-ued in 2011. Trail lights have been changed from mercury vapor to metal halide between McCormick Park and Van Buren (southshore.) Lights in Caras Plaza and other trails and bridges were switched to induction fl orescent.
• Installation of the pool blankets at Splash in 2011 decreased the water and energy consumption at the 50m pool.
• Parks and Northwest Energy Business Partners Program partner edto install new air handler controls at Currents Aquatics Center which are anticipated to provide signifi cant energy savings.
Public and Private Partnerships • Missoula was recognized as a Kaboom Playful City for 2011, which made Missoula eligible for a $15,000 Playful City Playground Access Grant. The grant will assist Jefferson Early Learning Center with their Safety Town Playground.
• Parks was awarded an $8,908 grant from the MT Depart-ment of Agriculture to continue a long-term research project studying the impacts of sheep grazing for noxious weed con-trol and how to best incorporate native reseeding regimes into a sheep grazing program.
• Parks was awarded $7,347 from the Dept. of Agriculture to control noxious weeds on Mt. Sentinel and in the South Hills as part of a cooperative grant through the Missoula County Weed District.
• Parks was awarded $15,000 from the County Weed District for vegetation management on Conservation Lands.
• Parks has been approved for a state of Montana license plate to raise funds for program grants. Monte Dolack has generously donated his “Zoo City” artwork for this purpose. Plates will be available in August ’12.
• The Parks and Recreation Board appointed a group of volunteers to advocate for the Urban Forest called Trees for Missoula. At least 15 citizens have been actively engaged as volunteers to support a healthy urban forest. The group will operate under the Friends of Missoula, Inc, 501c3.
• In December, the Park Board approved a capital campaign program and supported efforts of the parent lead group for an All-Abilities Playground in McCormick Park. The City has set aside up to $50,000 in Title One ADA implementation CIP funds to match the $225,000 capital campaign.
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Dasani “Blue Bikes” Free Bike Check-out Check out a Dasani Blue Bike at Currents Aquatic Center in McCormick Park, daily during Currents open hours. The bikes are located right on the Riverfront trail for easy access to downtown Missoula and the Riverfront Trail System.
To check out a Blue Bike you will need a credit card and be over 18 years old, or have a legal guardian present. Blue
Bikes cannot be used overnight, but there is no limit on the number of days you can borrow one. For more information
call 721-PARK. Purchase the new Missoula Parks and Trails map for $4 at Currents for great ideas about where to ride!
Join us for Bike, Walk, Bus Week: April 28-May 5 www.bikewalkbusmissoula.org.
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Currents Aquatics CenterMcCormick Park 600 Cregg Ln. 721-PARK (7275)Currents Aquatics Center is the year-round indoor wa-ter park in McCormick Park and is home to department headquarters, registration desk and “Headwaters” meeting room, which is available for public use.
• Ultraviolet light supplemental sanitation system for
pristine water with less chlorine.
• Children’s water playground with zero-depth entry,
Registration desk open to purchase season passes, punch cards and register for all Parks and Recreation programs.
Spring Recreation Swim (April 1 to June 10)Detailed schedules at www.missoulaparks.org
Mon - Fri 10am to 8pm Sat. & Sun. 11am to 6pm
Summer Recreation Swim (June 11 to Aug. 25)Mon - Fri 11:30am to 8pmSat. & Sun. 11am to 6pm
Lap Swim (April 5 to Aug. 25)Lap swim during all open hours. Number of lap lanes varies throughout the day. Detailed lane schedule available at Currents
and at www.missoulaparks.org.
Aquacize! Drop-in water aerobics Times and class description on page 31.
See page 30 for Aquajog, Deep Water Running and Core Training and more great aquatics programs for adults!Please note: We do our best to maximize Recreation and Lap Swim hours. Brief closures of the splash pool, slides or fi tness pool enhance the quality of your experience in lessons and fi tness programs. In the spring, we accommodate many fi eld trips during school hours. Please check the schedule at the front desk prior to making your fi tness plans for the week.
CURRENTS AND SPLASH MONTANA
Holiday Hours and Closures*
Memorial Weekend May 26-28 Splash Montana open, 12pm-6pm. 50m (lap pool) open for adult lap swim only, not heated. (To conserve energy in cool weather.)Currents closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 28.June 9Splash Montana summer hours begin, 50m opening day (heated.)June 21-24Swim Meet: Splash 50m intermittent closures, see page 27.July 4Splash Montana open 11am-6pm. Currents closed.August 4Wildfi re Kids Triathlon: Splash 50m closed until 11:30am.August 11Zootown Triathlon: Splash 50m closed until 12pmAugust 26Splash Montana play pools close for season, 6pm.50m Lap Pool open 11am-1pm and 5-7pm Aug. 27 - Sept. 3.August 26 - Sept. 1Currents closed for annual maintenance. *Splash Montana hours are weather dependent. Call 542-9283 for updated open/close information. See weather policy on page 36.
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Splash Montana HoursSpring Hours* (May 26 - June 8)12pm - 6pm Saturday and Sunday only Open Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28.The Pond, Lazy River and Water Slides are open!
50-meter pool is open for adult lap swim only, not heated
until June 9. (Saving energy during cooler shoulder season.)
Summer Hours (June 9 - August 4) The Lake 50-meter pool hours below.
11:30am - 8pm Monday through Friday*
11am - 8pm Saturday11am - 6pm Sunday*Thursdays: Pool closed to ages 17 & under at 7pm for
Adult Swim 7-9pm.
Late Summer Hours (August 5-26) 11am - 7:30pm Monday through Saturday*
11am - 6pm Sunday*Pool closed to ages 17 & under Thurs. at 7pm, through Aug. 11.
50-meter Lap Swim Hours (June 9 - Sept. 3) See website for detailed lap swim schedule.*
10am - close Monday through Friday9am - close Saturday11am - close Sunday
Adults Only Swim, Teen Swim, Family Specials See all the great evening specials on page 29.
Ranger Station Cabana Rentals and PartiesCabana shelters are available for groups and parties! Call 552-6682 for reservations. Details on page 28. Competitive Events at The Lake (50-meter) Splash Montana slides, The Pond, Lazy River and Cafe open regular hours during competitive events.June 21–24 MAC Firecracker Classic 50m closed at 3pm, June 21; Closed June 22-24, lap swim, 6am to 7am. All Splash Montana closed at 6pm, 6/23.
August 4 Wildfi re Kids Triathlon 50m closed until 11:30am
August 11 Zootown Triathlon 50m closed until 12pm*Inclement weather may affect open hours. Call 542-WAVE.
Splash Montana 3001 Bancroft, in Playfair Park 542-WAVE (9283)
• 3 exciting waterslides, children’s water playground, full-service cafe, 50-meter lap pool.
• Opens Memorial Day Weekend, weather permitting.
• Open daily beginning June 9.Splash Montana offers a splashing good time for the whole family. Three exciting water slides, the Lazy River, and the children’s water playground make Splash Montana an all-day destination. Splash Montana also features The Lake Olympic-sized lap pool for even more fi tness and fun. Lounge in our shaded seating areas, fl oat the Lazy River, or take a thrilling ride on a waterslide.
The Crazy Creek Café offers sandwiches, healthy snacks and pizza with shaded seating. “Ranger Station” cabana rentals are available with wait service from the Crazy Creek Café. Splash Montana is the perfect place to cel-ebrate birthdays and other special events.
Splash Montana also offers high-quality aquatics program-ming for all ages. From swim lessons for pre-schoolers and up, to coached lap swim, to inner-tube water polo, Splash Montana offers a variety of ways to stay fi t, enjoy the water and cool off this summer.
Daily Admission Regular Resident Discount
Youth 11 & Under $ 3.50 $3.00Student 12 – 17 $ 4.00 $3.25Senior 58+ $ 4.00 $3.25Adult 18+ $ 5.75 $4.75Infants 1-year and under No Charge*Resident Discount available-see pg. 38. Passes on pg. 29. Please Note: Splash Montana is an outdoor facility, hours are subject to change due to weather conditions. Call 542-WAVE.
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Ripples Party Room At CurrentsBirthdays · Team Parties · Playdates...
and so much more!Ripples Party Packages include unlimited swimming during recreation swim times on your party day and private use of the Ripples Party Room for 50 minutes.
We provide complete packages to make your day special...cakes, themes (Colors, Sports, Characters), drinks, balloons, and supplies. Party packages may include pizza, an Albertson’s fresh bakery cake or Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream Cake (ask for gluten-free options), and plates, napkins, and forks—or bring your own birthday treats!
Visit www.missoulaparks.org for details or call 552-6682. Payment must accompany reservation, book your party by calling 721-PARK with your credit card, or stop by Currents Aquatics Center. Complete pricing and packages at www.missoulaparks.org.
Parties At Splash MontanaRanger Station Cabana Rental Did you know you can reserve your own private space at Splash Montana! Our 15x15 “Ranger Stations” are private shaded cabanas available to rent for your next party. Accommodations include loungers, chairs, tables, personal locker, and a relaxed setting for your group of up to 12. Rock-star service from our staff means no standing in line at the concessions stand, and each guest will receive a discounted entry rate at the gate. No outside food or drink, please. Call 552-6682 to make your Cabana reservation.
Daily Rental: 3 Hours: $60 All Day: $95 Admission not included.
Add a cake and make it a Splash-tastic Party!Our SPLASH-TASIC Party package includes a Ranger Station Cabana Rental and all day admission for you and 11 guests. Choose an Albertsons bakery cake or cupcakes, or a Coldstone Creamery Ice Cream Cake or Dippin’ Dots Cups. This package also includes a bucket of bottled water, a snack for your guests and choice of a soft drink from the Crazy Creek Café.
3-hour party and cabana: $150 All day party and cabana: $185 Pool admission included.
Super Splash-tacular PartyMake sure your party is one that will never be forgot-ten! In addition to all of the luxury of the Ranger Station Cabana Rental, and the tasty treat options of the All Day Splash-tastic Party, you will receive themed paperware, balloons, and your choice of several Crazy Creek Café meal options for yourself and up to 11 guests.
All day party, cabana, meal options: $285
Visit www.missoulaparks.org for details or phone us at 552-6682. Payment must accompany reservation. Book your party/cabana rental by calling 552-6682or stop by Currents Aquatics Center. Credit cards accepted.
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Currents End-of-School-Year Field Trips Currents Aquatics Center has hours set aside for group rent-als during the fi nal weeks of the school year. Group rates apply. Call Eric Seagrave at 552-6274 to schedule your fi eld trip today!
End of School Year Group Rental TimesApril 2 - June 8: 10am to 12pm or 12:30 to 2:30pm.
Spring Playdates At CurrentsMonday - Friday 10am - 12pm April 2- June 8Plan a play date at Currents. Discounted price allows an adult and a toddler (age 2 to 6) to swim and play for the 2-hour time period: $7 regular fee, $6 resident disc. per adult/toddler pair.
Splash Montana July 4 Ice Cream SocialIt’s a Missoula tradition! Cold Stone Creamery hosts the ice Cream social. Try the many yummy ice cream fl avors do-nated by Cold Stone Creamery.
Fee: Regular admission or Aquatics Pass Date: July 4, 3pm (Currents Aquatics Ctr. closed July 4.)
Wildfi re Kids TriathlonSplash Montana, August 4. This is an awesome opportu-nity for kids ages 7-12 to participate in a triathlon. Course includes a 50-yard pool swim, a 1-mile bike course in Playfair Park, and a 1-mile run around the soccer fi elds. For more information visit www.wildfi retri.com.
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When the sun goes down...the fun is just beginning:
Splash Montana
Evening SpecialsAdults After-Hours Swim
Here’s your chance to play like a kid again! Join us on Thursday nights for Adult After-Hours Swim. Be-ginning at 7pm, Splash Montana will be open only to ages 18 and over. Inner-Tube Water Polo League will be scheduled during Adult Swim, so tube polo play-ers can swim while waiting for their game! Sorry, no lap swim during the Adult Swim, due to water polo league in The Lake.
Fee: Regular admission Time: 7pm - 9pm Dates: Thursdays, June 28 to Aug. 16
Teen Night On Friday nights, beginning June 15, Splash Mon-tana will be offering 2 for the price of 1 admission to teens ages 12 to 17. Play some water volleyball, try the fl oating obstacle course, and check out great food and drink specials at the Crazy Creek Cafe!
Fee: 2 student admissions for $4, or $3.25 w/resident discountTime: 5pm - close Dates: Fridays, June 15 to Aug. 17
Family Fun After 5Cool off and relax with the family after work and save!
Monday through Friday, 5 – 7:30pm. Reduced ad-mission for 2 adults plus 2 youth: $15. $3 each addi-tional adult, $2 each additional child. Check out the Crazy Creek Cafe’s Feast At 5 and stay for dinner!
Feast At 5Beginning at 5pm each day, you can get a large fresh baked, one-topping pizza made with 100% real cheese, tangy sauce and your choice of savory sau-sage, peppy pepperoni, or extra cheesy cheese plus 4 ice cold beverages for only $13 from the Crazy Creek Café. Monday through Saturday only.
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Splash Montana INNER-TUBE Water Polo• A splashing good time...horseplay encouraged!• The fun of water polo without having to tread
water.• Minimal swimming ability required.• Ages 18 and up.
Fun, exciting and best of all...you don’t need a lot of experience to be competitive! Splash Montana’s Inner-Tube Water Polo League is pure recreation. Sit in the tube, pass the ball, and score, but don’t get caught holding onto the ball too long: you might get tipped out of the tube! Six player co-rec teams square off in the water in tournament play, little actual swimming ability required.
The season culminates on August 9 with the fourth annual Tube Bowl, a single elimination tournament that pits the four teams with the best record against each other, in quest of the elusive Tube Bowl Championship t-shirts!
Tube polo games will be scheduled during Adult Swim, so players can ride the slides or fl oat the Lazy River while waiting for their game to start.
League runs Thursdays, June 28 - August 9, 7pm to 9pm. Games are two, 12-minute halves. Teams are comprised of 6 players; at least 2 must be female. No games July 5.
Fee: $100 per team, max. of 10 players per roster. Class #: 3890Registration form at Currents or www.missoulaparks.org.
Competitive Water Polo At Splash Montana
Water Polo For All Ages!Coached Adult Water PoloEver wondered what water polo was all about? Join Coach Lance Bohlman for an incredible water workout as well as some competitive fun! This class will teach you the fundamentals of the game as well as offer more experienced players the opportunity to play pick-up games against other water polo enthusiasts. For ages 18 and up. Drop-in class, no registration required.For: Ages 17 and upDays Wednedsays, 8-9:30pmDates: June 13 to August 8Fee: Regular admission - save with a season pass or punch card.
Teen Water Polo TeamThe Teen Water Polo Team is for teens ages 13 to 17 who want to learn to play team water polo. No pre-registration required, purchase a Swim Team Punch Card to attend Teen Water Polo and/or Swim Team Prep Squad. Interme-diate to advanced swimming ability required.
For: Ages 13-17Days Tuesdays, 8-9:30pmDates: June 12 to August 14Fee: Purchase a Swim Team Punch Card $20 for 8 practices $45 for 20 practices Class#: 3929
Youth “Splash-Polo”Splash-Polo is an exciting new way for kids ages 5 to 12 to have more active fun at Splash Montana! It’s a relaxed, non-competitive introduction to the sport of water polo led by Coach Becky Thomas. Splash-Polo meets during our Saturday morning adult lap swim. Bring your kids to Splash-Polo and grab some “me-time” to swim laps! Drop-in class, no pre-registration required.
For: Kids 5-12 who have completed Level 3 lessons Days Saturdays, 9:30 - 11amDates: June 16 to August 18Fee: Regular admission, and kids can stay and play when public recreation swim begins!
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AquaJog At CurrentsShallow Water Jogging in the Current ChannelUse our 4 feet deep current channel as resistance to build core muscle stabilization, increase cardio capaci-ty, and tone your lower half. All fi tness levels welcome. On-going drop-in class, no registration needed.
For: Adults ages 16+ No swimming skill required.Days: Monday 8:30 – 9am Fee: Regular admission - save with a season pass or punch card.
Deep Water Run & Core Training At CurrentsChange up your summer cardio routine by trying our Deep Water Run and Core Training Class. Float belts and water resistance provide a workout while protect-ing your joints from jarring impact. You should be comfortable in deep water (8-feet), though advanced swimming ability is not required. Learn the basics in our class and implement them into your own training program during our lap swim times. On-going drop-in class, no registration needed.
For: Adults ages 16+ Minimal (some?) swimming skill required.Days: Monday 9 - 9:30am Friday 5:30 - 6:30pmFee: Regular admission - save with a season pass or punch card.
Aquacize! Water Fitness at Currents Increase fl exibility, improve cardio, and tone muscles in our Water Aerobics classes. All fi tness levels welcome.This is a drop-in class, no pre-registration required. Purchase a 30-swim punch card or annual pass and save 25-55%!
For: Adults ages 16+, no swimming skill is requiredMon/Wed/Fri 6:15am - 7amMonday - Friday 8am - 8:50amMonday - Saturday 9am - 9:50amMonday - Thursday 5:30 - 6:30pmFee: Regular admission - save with a season pass or punch card.
Coached Adult Lap Swim In The Lake Join our experienced coaches for swim team-style workout at Splash Montana’s 50-meter pool. They will guide you through a long-course workout, providing stroke tips, positive encouragement and work-out routines.
Days: Mon/Wed/Fri 12 - 1pm Tues/Wed/Thur 5 - 6pmDates: June 11 to August 10Fee: Regular admission - save with a season pass or punch card.
Adult Swim Class: Currents and Splash MontanaLearn to swim or improve your stroke!Knowledgeable instructors teach you to swim or help you achieve your aquatics fi tness goals. Swimming for fi tness reduces stress, builds cardio endurance and works all the major muscle groups. Swimming is great for lifelong fi tness, and is a valuable skill which could help save a life! For ages 16 and up.
Currents (6 classes)CLASS DATE DAY TIME FEE*
3886 Jun 12-28 T/Th 7:15-8pm $30R/24RD/22.50AP3887 Jul 10-26 T/Th 7:15-8pm $30R/24RD/22.50AP3888 Jul 31 - Aug 16 T/Th 7:15-8pm $30R/24RD/22.50AP
Splash Montana (4 classes)CLASS DATE DAY TIME FEE*
3902 Jun 25- Jul 16 M 7-8pm $20R/16RD/15AP3903 Jul 23 - Aug 13 M 7-8pm $20R/16RD/15AP
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Session 1-CurrentsLevel Days Dates Times Class #Parent/Tot Sat Jun 9-30* 9-9:30am 3804Parent/Tot M-TH Jun 11-14 9-9:30am 3806Parent/Tot M/W Jun 11-27 5:10-5:40pm 3807Parent/ Toddler Sat Jun 9-30* 10:20-10:50am 3805Parent/ Toddler M-TH Jun 18-21 9-9:30am 3809Parent/ Toddler T/TH Jun 12-28 5:10-5:40pm 3808
Preschool Sat Jun 9-30* 9-9:30am 3823Preschool Sat Jun 9-30* 10:20-10:50am 3824Preschool M-TH Jun 11-21 9-9:30am 3825Preschool M/W Jun 11-27 5:10-5:40pm 3826Preschool T/TH Jun 12-28 5:10-5:40pm 3827
Youth 1-4 Sat Jun 9-30* 9:35-10:15am 3838
Youth 1/2 M-TH Jun 11-21 9:35-10:15am 3840Youth 1/2 M/W Jun 11-27 5:45-6:25pm 3850Youth 1/2 T/TH Jun 12-28 5:45-6:25pm 3851
Youth 3/4 M-TH Jun 11-21 10:20-11am 3841Youth 3/4 M/W Jun 11-27 6:30-7:10pm 3852Youth 3/4 T/TH Jun 12-28 6:30-7:10pm 3853*Saturday lessons are 4 classes
Red Cross Youth Swim Lesson Levels The Red Cross Learn to Swim program progresses from complete beginner to swim team or lifeguard/swim instructor ability. Most levels require more than one session to com-plete. On the fi rst day of lessons, instructors assess the skill level of each student and may move students within class levels. Complete descriptions at www.missoulaparks.org.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic SkillsLevel 3: Stroke Development Level 4: Stroke ImprovementLevel 5: Stroke Refi nementRegister for Splash Montana and Currents swim lessons AT CURRENTS or by phoning 721-PARK with your credit card. Spring Lesson schedule at www.missoulaparks.org.
Parent-Tot Swim Lessons Ages 6 months to 3 years with parentEarly introduction to the water helps prepare your child for success in Preschool and Youth lessons. This program teaches parents the skills needed to introduce a child to the water safely and comfortably. Classes are divided into two levels: Parent-Tot and Parent-Toddler.
Preschool Swim LessonsAges 3 to 5 yearsPlayful and nurturing instructors guide preschoolers through the basics of water exploration in a safe and fun manner. In-structors divide classes into those who are willing to put their face in the water and those who are not.
Youth Swim LessonsAges 5 to 14 yearsEncouraging and focused instructors lead youth through the process of learning swimming strokes and improving their water fi tness, as well as incorporating safety skills. Students will be separated by ability level on the fi rst day of lessons. Prerequisites for each level at www.missoulaparks.org.
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Session 1-Splash MontanaPreschool M-TH Jun 11-21 10-10:30am 3863Preschool M-TH Jun 11-21 10:50-11:20am 3862
Youth 1-4 M-TH Jun 11-21 9:50-10:30am 3874Youth 1-4 M-TH Jun 11-21 10:40-11:20am 3875
Session 2-Splash MontanaPreschool M-TH Jun 25-Jul 3* 10-10:30am 3865Preschool M-TH Jun 25-Jul 3* 10:50-11:20am 3864
Youth 1-4 M-TH Jun 25-Jul 3* 9:50-10:30am 3876Youth 1-4 M-TH Jun 25-Jul 3* 10:40-11:20am 3877*Session 2 Preschool & Youth lessons are 6 classes
Session 5-CurrentsParent / Tot M-TH Aug 13-16 9-9:30am 3822Parent / Toddler M-TH Aug 6-19 9-9:30am 3821Preschool M-TH Aug 6-16 9-9:30am 3837
Youth 1/2 M-TH Aug 6-16 9:35-10:15am 3848Youth 3/4 M-TH Aug 6-16 10:20-11am 3849
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Jr. Swim Team And Swim MeetsThis program provides a regular swim fi tness training pro-gram for youth who are at or have completed level 4 swim lessons. Youth will be coached in order to gain experience in swim team workouts, equipment, and terminology and will work on endurance and technique. Youth will be able to join one of our two swim teams, the Splash Montana Sea Otters or the Currents River Otters and train throughout the summer.
Our swim meets will be relaxed affairs where everyone is a winner. This year swimmers will have more options for swim meets. Other pre-competitive squads from around Missoula will join us for friendly swim meets. At our meets we do not keep track of places or points. We celebrate every swimmer’s individual times and accomplishments.
Ages: 6 and upFor: Youth who have completed level 4 Red Cross swim lessons or higherFee: $16 for 8 practices or $40 for 26 practices, plus $5 registration fee for each swim meetDates: June 11 - August 10 (no practice July 4& 6) 26 total practices per team for the seasonTimes: Splash Montana Sea Otters M/W/F 10-11am Class #3893 Currents River Otters: M/W/F 4:30-5:30pm Class #3891Swim Currents: Friday, July 13 10 - 11:30am Class #3892Meets: Splash: Saturday, Aug 11 9 - 10:30am Class #3894
Splash Montana and Currents Annual Pass• Unlimited swims...12 months per year. • 25% discount on swim lessons & aquatics programs• Healthy, active family fun.• Easy monthly payment options.
Swim all day, every day at Currents and Splash Montana—or come when you can. Unlimited swims give you and your family unlimited freedom, at a 55% savings!
Splash Montana Season PassUnlimited swims at Splash Montana. Save over 30% over daily admission fees!Youth $94.50 Senior $108.00Student $108.00 Adult $155.25 Family $305.00
Currents Annual PassSave 30% off of daily admission fees!Youth $127.50 Senior $145.50Student $145.50 Adult $209.00Family $403.00
Try a 30, 20 or 10-Swim Punch Card At Currents or Splash Montana!
Aquatics Passes and Punch Cards
Purchase passes and punch cards at Currents Aquatics Center.City residents: get your resident discount card and take 20% off fees listed above.
Details at www.missoulaparks.org or call 721-PARK.
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Teen Prep Squad
Coached Swim Team At Splash MontanaThe Swim Prep Squad is designed for youth ages 12 and up. The aim of this squad is to help an older age group of swimmers interested in competitive swim-ming work on their skills and refi ne their technique.
The Squad’s focus will not be competitive, but rather working to improve their technique and help swim-mers prepare for a jump into club swimming or varsity swimming for their individual schools.
Ages: 12 and upFor: Youth in Middle or High School interested in work ing on stroke technique or possibly joining a swim team.Fee: Purchase Swim Prep Squad punch cards at the rate of $20 for 8 practices or $45 for 20 practices. Dates: June 12 – August 16 – No practice on July 5 19 total workouts for the seasonTimes: Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pmClass #: 3895
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Jr. Swim Instructor - Splash MontanaJr. Swim Instructor - Splash MontanaA pre-professional program; youth gain job experience and improve their swimming technique through assisting instructors with youth swim lessons.
Jr. Swim Instructors begin the day an hour before youth swim lessons begin with water safety training, advanced swimming skills and teaching techniques. Jr. Instructors then assist American Red Cross-certifi ed Water Safety Instructors in teaching youth lessons.
As part of the Teen-Workreation program, Jr. Instructors receive a free volunteer staff t-shirt. Participants should be able to swim 20 yards using front and back crawl, elemen-tary backstroke and sidestroke.
Fee is for the fi rst 8-class session. Students who complete the class requirements may volunteer throughout the summer to gain valuable employment experience.
For: Youth ages 12+Fee: 8 classes: Regular fee, $40; res. discount $32, annual member fee $30Days & Times: Mon - Thurs 8:30 to 11amClass # 3896 June 11 - June 21Class # 3897 July 9 - July 29
Jr. Lifeguard - Splash MontanaJr. Lifeguard - Splash MontanaA pre-professional programs; introduces youth to lifeguarding skills such as surveillance, safe water rescues, and prevention procedures. After completion of the skills class, youth can volunteer by assisting certifi ed lifeguards as they patrol the pools.
As part of the Teen Work-reation program, Jr. Lifeguards will receive a shirt and whistle. Participants should be able to swim 20 yards using front and back crawl, elementary backstroke and sidestroke.
Fee is for fi rst 8-class session. Students who complete the class requirements may volunteer throughout the summer to gain valu-able employment experience.
For: Youth ages 12+Fee: 8 classes: Regular fee, $40; res. discount $32, annual member fee $30Days & Times: Mon - Thurs 12pm - 2:30pmClass # 3898 June 11 - June 21Class # 3899 July 9 - 29
Water Safety InstructorTo be eligible for this course, candidates must be 16 years of age on or before the fi nal day of class. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate skills that meet at least Level 4 performance criteria during the pre-course session. A reading schedule and course book will be provided when payment is received. Books should be read before class begins. Suc-cessful participants will receive the Water Safety Instructor certifi cate.
For: Those who are interested in becoming a professional Swim Instructor.Fee: $170 includes training manual. Sorry, no discounts available on this class.Class #3700: Course Runs: June 4 – 15 MWF June 4,6,8 Meet from 5 – 9pm M - F June 11 – 15 Meet from 9am – 2pm
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certifi cationTo be eligible for this course, candidates must be 15 years of age on or before the fi nal day of class. Candidates must also be able to complete the following swim prerequisites:
•Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke.
• Swim 20 yds using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 8.5 feet and retrieve a 10lb. brick.
Successful participants receive Waterpark Lifeguard/First Aid, & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifi cates. Those interested in obtaining a Waterfront certifi cation may enroll in the separate add-on module offered the week following each session of Waterpark Lifeguarding. Waterfront certifi cation may be a requirement if you intend to lifeguard at a summer camp where there is open water or a lakefront beach.
For: Those interested in obtaining the American Red Cross certifi cations necessary to be employed as a lifeguard.
Fee:* Water Park Lifeguarding: $150 Waterfront Module: $40 (with Waterpark class) $45 (Waterfront module only)
Water Park Lifeguarding Class# 3697 April 9 -27 M/W/F 5:30 – 9pm 3698 May 7 – 25 M/W/F 6 – 9pm
Waterfront Module *Lifeguarding certifi cation required to register.Class# 3930 May 1 & 3 T/TH 6 – 9pm 3931 May 29 & 31 T/TH 6 – 9pm *Sorry, no discounts available.
Share the Fun! Add a donation to youth recreation grant fund when you register for swim lessons.
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Enjoy Your Day At Splash Montana and Currents• Bring a lock for the day use lockers or purchase one at the front desk for under $5. Please do not bring valuables into Splash Montana or Currents.
• Please bring your own towels and swim suits. Swim dia-pers and suits which seal off the legs and waist are required for infants and not-yet-toilet-trained toddlers. (If you’re not sure, have your toddler wear them!) Swim diapers and re-usable infant swim pants are available for sale at both pools.
• Smoking is not allowed on the premises or within 25 yards of the facilities.
• To help maintain water quality during recreation swim, both facilities will stage 5-minute “Safety Checks” at 90-minute intervals throughout the day. All guests will be required to exit the pools. This is a great time for children (especially pre-schoolers) to use the restroom.
• To maintain the safety and security of young swimmers, children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult at both pools. Children under the age of 5 must be directly supervised by an adult (within arm’s reach, in the water) with a maximum of four children under the age of 5 per adult supervisor. All patrons who enter pool deck area must pay admission fee.
At Splash Montana• Splash Montana is a full-service facility. We provide food sales through the Crazy Creek Café, day-use lockers, fl oat toys, lounge chairs, lifeguards, swim instructors, and pretty much anything you might need.
• No outside food or drink is allowed within Splash Montana. Only store bought, sealed, plastic water bottles or empty personal water bottles (can be fi lled from our water fountains) will be allowed into the facility. NO GLASS! Please leave your coolers at home. (If you have a medical need, please inquire at the front desk for accommodation).
• Re-entry policy: Guests may need to exit and re-enter dur-ing the course of the day. To do so, pay $1 per person exiting to receive a hand stamp that will allow you back into the facil-ity that day.
Weather Closure and Cancellation PolicyAquatics Weather Line: 542-9283 (WAVE)Missoula Parks and Recreation is committed to provid-ing a safe and secure environment for guests at our facilities.
American Red Cross Aquatics guidelines require life-guards to clear all guests from the pool and have them take shelter in the locker rooms whenever lightning or thunder is observed. The pool will remain closed until the storm has passed. Please note: Both indoor and outdoor pools can be required to close during a lightning storm!
In the event Splash Montana is closed for the entire day, Season Pass holders will be allowed to swim at Currents, our indoor water facility.
Guests who have entered the facility and have had less than one hour to swim will receive coupons for admission to the pool on another day. All guests may receive hand stamps which will allow them to re-enter the facility at no additional cost that day, should the pool re-open.
If the outside air temperature is very cool (below 70°) or the weather stays cool and rainy all day, the facility may close for extended periods. Staff will re-evaluate the weather conditions at 11am, 2pm and 4pm to decide if it is feasible to open.
Remember, the sun is ALWAYS shining at Currents! Please be sure to check with your favorite weather forecaster before committing your group to swimming at Splash Montana on a particular day.
Splash Montana Swim Lessons and Inclement WeatherCall the weather line at 542-9283 for weather updates.Swim lessons will be held if it is at all possible to do so. We’ll check the weather at least 30 minutes before lessons begin. If the temperature is below 50°or if lightning or thunder is observed, classes may be cancelled that day. Makeup classes will meet on the Friday of that week, at the same times.
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Parks and Picnic SheltersParks are available for picnics, family reunions, weddings, and other events. You may reserve the picnic shelters in various parks during these time blocks: 6am to 11am, 12pm to 5pm and 6pm to 10pm, or all day. All shelter reservations require a $100 refundable deposit, $200 with alcohol permit.
Shelters with access to electricity*
Park Fee/5 hr block Fee for full dayBonner $42 $105Kiwanis $42 $105Pineview $42 $10544 Ranch $42 $105Standard picnic shelters (no electricity access)Greenough $37 $88.50Franklin $37 $88.50SS Lions $37 $88.50Playfair $37 $88.50Northside $37 $88.50Westside** $37 $88.50Fort Missoula $37 $88.50Maloney Ranch $37 $88.50*1 standard power outlet per shelter for coffee, warming tray, etc. **Westside Shelter limited rental this summer due to construction.
To reserve a shelter, phone 721-PARK or come in person to:Parks & Recreation Headquarters, Currents Aquatics Center
Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.
Alcohol is permitted in some parks with an alcohol permit, fees range from zero to $10 plus deposits. Visit our website, www.missoulaparks.org for more information about park reservations and amenities. Picnic shelters are open to the public, but may be reserved. Parties holding a valid park reservation have the right to ask that the shelter be vacated. The Bonner Band Shell is also available for reservation, see details on the web.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the following parks, and trails: Pineview Park, Greenough Park, MOBASH Skate-park, Westside Park, Memorial Rose Garden, Jacobs Island, Clark Fork Natural Area Riverfront Park System, Kim Williams Nature Trail, Gregory Park, beneath the Orange Street Bridge and the area west of the bridge, or any park that does not have public restrooms available. Alcohol permitted in other parks by permit only.
Dogs In City Parks and Trails• Leashes are required within City limits, including City parks, Ron MacDonald Riverfront Trail System and all other public lands, unless otherwise posted. Missoula Animal Control offi cers may issue a citation for unleashed animals in parks.
• Missoula City/County Animal Control is responsible for enforcement of City ordinances and parks regula-tions regarding dogs. Report violations at 541-7387.
• Dog owners are responsible for the immediate removal of any waste deposited by his dog on any public land or any private land other than your own.
• Use a plastic bag or Mutt Mitts where dispensers are provided. Pet waste in parks detracts from other’s enjoyment of the park and can be unhealthy.
• Some areas on conservation lands are currently posted as “voice restraint” areas—please observe all regulations and respect wildlife and other park users.
The City Council has established City-owned portions of Mount Sentinel, Mount Jumbo, North Hills, and Kim Williams Nature Trail as voice restraint areas, and has designated the Bark Park on Jacob’s Island and Canine Campus at Fort Missoula as Voice Restraint Dog Parks. Visit www.missoulaparks.org for updated information.
City Resident Discounts Available! See page 38.
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Easy Ways to Register• Register for any program by mail, by telephone at 721-PARK or in person beginning April 9.
• To register by mail, please visit www.missoulaparks.org/register to download and print a registration form. You may also phone 721-PARK to receive a registration form by mail, or you can pick one up at Currents Aquatics Center. Mail-in registration payable by check or money order only
• Credit cards accepted via telephone or in person only.
• Our friendly customer service staff is on hand at Currents Aquatics Center: Monday–Friday, 6am to 8pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; Sunday, 9am to 6pm.
• Program fees must be included with registration form. Please note the registration deadline indicated in the class descriptions. Registrations are accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.
ADA ComplianceMissoula Parks and Recreation does not discriminate against or exclude anyone from participation in any programs or ser-vices on the basis or race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or economic status. Make ADA accommodation requests at the time you register, or 10 working days before the activity. Registration and program information is available in alternative formats.
Recreation/Aquatics GrantsSome program fees are available on a sliding scale. Please make scholarship requests when registering for a program. Call 721-PARK for more information. Missoula County Park Board has set aside funds specifi cally earmarked for recre-ation grants to County residents.
Resident Discount Program City residents contribute directly to the operations of Parks and Recreation programs through their property taxes. The Resident Discount Card allows City residents to receive a reduced rate on Parks and Recreation programs and admis-sion to Currents and Splash Montana. Residents who choose not enroll in the Resident Discount Program, and all non-residents, will pay the regular fee for all programs.
The Resident Discount is approximately 20 percent (rounded up to the nearest $0.25.) Some programs are exempt from
the resident discount including Adult Sports Teams and pro-grams which are contracted with an outside provider.
The Resident Discount Card is optional and is not required to register for any Parks and Recreation pro-gram. The card simply allows City residents to receive a reduced rate if they so desire.
How do I get a Resident Discount Card?• You must reside within City limits.
• Not all Missoula mailing addresses are within city limits. If you are unsure whether your address is within the City, give us a call at 721-PARK.
• Come in person to the registration desk at Currents Aquatics Center. Please bring a current billing statement from cable television, a utility bill or voter registration card as proof of residency.
• Owning property or a business within Missoula city limits does not constitute city residency.
• Each family member who wishes to receive the resident discount will need his or her own card.
• New cards are $2 each and are valid for one year begin-ning January 1 and expiring December 31. Renew your card annually for $1.
Registering With Your Resident Discount Card• To recieve the resident discount when you register for a program, please present your Resident Discount Card.
• To recieve the resident discount for admission to Cur-rents Aquatics Center or Splash Montana, please present your card to the cashier.
• The resident discount is valid for residents whose name and picture appear on the presented card.
• Residents will be required to show their resident discount card at the fi rst day of a program if they registered by mail at the discounted rate. Non-residents who register as residents by mail will be required to submit the bal-ance prior to continuing in the program.
• A complete list of resident discount fees is available at www.missoulaparks.org or at the Parks and Recreation offi ce.
• For more information about the Resident Discount pro-gram, please call Parks and Recreation at 721-PARK.
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Y O U T H R E C R E A T I O N G R A N T SY O U T H R E C R E A T I O N G R A N T S
Donate today to ShareTheShareTheFUNFUN and help low-income families sign up for swim lessons, youth recreation programs, outdoor adventures and much
more!
• 100% of your donation goes directly to fund a child’s recreation program fees. No gift is too small!
• Donations to ShareTheShareTheFUNFUN are tax-deductible.
• Parks & Recreation is committed to serving children of all economic levels in our community so that they may participate and enjoy the many benefi ts of active recreation.
The department conducts a number of fund raising events throughout the year that you may be familiar with: Frost Fever Fun Run, Kids Fest, Family Fest and Santa’s Calling. These events are our way of giving back to Missoula while raising funds for ShareTheShareTheFUNFUN youth recreation grants.
Unfortunately, fundraising can only go so far. More and more families are experiencing economic hardship and requests for recreation assistance continue to exceed available funds.
ConnectConnect a kid with nature.
TeachTeach a child to swim.
GrowGrow an active kid.
Won’t you ShareTheShareTheFUNFUN with a child?
Yes, I Want to ShareTheShareTheFUN!FUN! Use my contribution where it is
needed most. Connect a kid with nature. Teach a child to swim. Grow an active kid.
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No gift is too small!
Easy Ways to donate• Call 721-PARK with your Master-
Card or Visa.• Stop by Currents Aquatics Center.• Mail this form and your donation to
Parks and Recreation, 600 Cregg Ln. Missoula, MT 59801.
Name
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*Optional: For occasional recreation updates.
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Parks and Recreation StaffDonna Gaukler, Director ..................................................552-6265 [email protected] Selvage, Parks Services and Systems Mgr ..........552-6252 [email protected] Corday, Open Space Program Mgr. ......................552-6267 [email protected] Shaw, Parks and Trails Dev. Mgr ...........................552-6264 [email protected] Willett, Operations Admin. Secretary .....................552-6258 [email protected] Valliant, Conservation Lands Mgr. ......................552-6263 [email protected] Howe, Urban Forester ............................................552-6270 [email protected] Worthen, Park Maint. Mgr. .......................................552-6269 [email protected] White, Projects Manager .........................................552-6261 [email protected] Mehring, Admin. Services Mgr..............................552-6255 [email protected] Kinsey, Recreation Manager ...............................552-6273 [email protected] Pignanelli, Recreation Specialist (MORE) ............552-6271 [email protected] Yearous, Recreation Specialist (Sports/Youth) ......552-6266 [email protected] Seagrave, Aquatics Supervisor ................................552-6274 [email protected] Beaudin, Recreation Support Specialist ............552-6257 [email protected] Fisher, Recreation Suppport Specialist ................552-6256 pfi [email protected] Goodrich, Communications Specialist..............552-6254 [email protected]
Recreation ResourcesA Carousel for Missoula...................................................549-8382Art Museum of Missoula ..................................................728-0447County Parks Planner, Lisa Moisey .................................258-4716Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks ...........................542-5500Fort Missoula Historical Museum ....................................728-3476Glacier Park Information ..................................................800-338-5072Little Grizzly Football, Bob Hermes .................................721-1929Little League Baseball (Ages 6-18) .................................258-6117Missoula Downtown Association .....................................543-4238Osprey Baseball ..............................................................543-3300Missoula Parks & Recreation Rain Line ..........................541-7200Missoula Softball Association ..........................................721-6770USFS-Lolo National Forest............................................. 329-3814Strikers Youth Soccer ..................................................... 370-5050Youth Soccer, YMCA ...................................................... 721-9622
Tuesday, July 31 Caras Park11am to 3:30pm
Get the new Parks and Recreation license plate!
$20 of your plate fee goes directly to Parks and Recreation for:
Youth Recreation Grants
Teach a child to swim
Connect a kid with nature
Grow an active kid!
Featuring Monte Dolack’s “Zoo City”
Contact DMV to purchase.
AVAILABLE AUGUST, 2012
C O N T A C T U SC O N T A C T U S J O I N T H E F U N !J O I N T H E F U N !
