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CITY OF OTSEGO

PARKS & Recreation Visit the City’s website to receive the most up-to-date information! Register online at www.ci.otsego.mn.us

Prairie Park SPRING & Su MMER 20 13 – P ROGRAM G u IDE

entertainment in the Park Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

June 11 Teddy Bear Band Sing & dance with this band

June 18 Raptor Center Program includes four raptors including a bald eagle

June 25 Circus Manduhai Mongolian Circus Act

July 9 Zoomobile See a variety of different animals July 16 Brian Richards Magic Show Fun interactive magic show July 23 Eastman Nature Center Slither & Slime Program

July 30 Sealife Aquarium Mall of America

Underwater World August 6 Schiffelly Puppets Entertaining puppet show August 13 Koo Koo Kanga Roo Let the dance party begin

August 20 Raptor Center Program includes 3 different raptors August 27 Kids Talent Show Let’s have fun to end the summer and show off your special talent

Go to otsego.recdesk.com/ recdeskportal/ to learn how to register.

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Bring the family out and enjoy an outdoor movie* on our 16’ movie screen. All the

movies are free and will be making a visit at a variety of parks throughout the Otsego.

*In case of inclement weather movies will move inside to Prairie Center 8899

Nashua Ave. Please call the Rec Info line at 763-235-3150 the day of the movie.

mOvie schedule And lOcAtiOn: friday, may 17 The Bank of Elk River Up tuesday, August 13 School Knoll Madagascar 3 tuesday, August 20 Frankfort Avengers

tuesday, August 27 Lily Pond Hotel Transylvania friday, september 6 Beaudry Meadows Wreck it Ralph friday, september 13 School Knoll Brave friday, september 20 School Knoll The Hobbit

my little librAry stOry time (free!) coming to a park near you! The little library story time will be rotating thru Otsego Parks throughout the summer. Kids, bring your parents and come and play with friends, read stories, make an art project, play some games, and have a snack! What better way to spend time with your child, meet other families, and be outdoors!

tuesdAys at PrAirie PArK 9 A.m.-10 A.m. June 18th-August 27th Week of the July 4th off

thursdAys at these city PArKs 9 A.m.-10 A.m. – June 20; Frankfort Park – June 27; Kittredge Park – July 11; School Knoll Park – July 18; Lily Pond Park – July 25; Prairie Park – August; 1 Beaudry Meadows Park – August; 8 Zimmer Park

cheer AmericA Cheer America is a cheerleading and dance program for children ages 4 to 16. Students learn popular cheers, chants, jumps, leaps and choreographed pom pom/dance routines. For more info, please visit their website: www.cheer-america-minnesota.com/.

thursdAys: June 6-August 15 No Class the week of July 4th 6-6:45 p.m. (4-7 years old) 7-7:45 p.m. (8-16 years old) Prairie Center $70

OtsegO PArK rAcing series (free!) Come out for these fun races at parks throughout the city of Otsego. Kids will be able to race against others their same age and all runners will get a ribbon for participating. There will be three races throughout the summer each one at a different park. Races start at 7:00 p.m. All races are sponsored by Anytime Fitness.

June 26 — Frankfort July 24— Zimmer Park August 21 — Waterfront East

beginner Archery clAss Midwest Archery is again partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department to offer a great opportunity to kids 8 years and older. Future archers will spend 1/2 hour in the classroom as instructors show them the basics of archery. From the classroom, kids will head to the range and learn proper shooting techniques. As part of this program, participants will be given tow free range passes and equipment rental to gain more experience. mOndAy, APril 1 6-7:30 p.m. $15 Archery in the PArK Young Archers come out and learn or refine your archery skills out in the parks this summer. Otsego Parks & Rec and Midwest Archery are working together to provide the City with its first archery in the parks program. Kids will learn archery with the instruction of the professional staff of Midwest Archery. thursdAys: June 13-July 11 No Class the week of July 4th 9-10 a.m. Beginner Class 10-11 a.m. Intermediate Prairie Park $45 OtsegO sAfety cAmP And biKe rOdeO The City of Otsego Police Commission and the Otsego Parks and Recreation Department are pairing up to offer a day of fun and learning. Campers will learn all about fire, electrical, water, and bike safety. Local businesses and service personal will be on hand throughout the day to teach campers the do’s and don’ts of safety. Everyone will also need to bring their bikes and helmets for the bike rodeo that they will participate in during the camp. Campers will get lunch, T-shirt, and a goodie bag to bring home. tuesdAy, June 11 9-3 p.m. Prairie Center $20

Register online at www.ci.otsego.mn.us

tiny t-bAll Tiny T-Ball is a fun league where parents can be right next to their child as they experience one of their first sporting experiences. Kids will learn how much fun playing sports can be while refining their skills in hand-eye coordination, running, and sportsmanship. Kids will get a T-shirt and a hat. tuesdAys: June 11-July 30 Week of July 4th off 3-4 year olds w/parents 5:30-6:15 p.m. Otsego Prairie Park $35 t-bAll T-Ball is an entry-level league to introduce young players to baseball. Players will develop their skills while focusing on the basic fundamentals of throwing, fielding and hitting. Team sizes are small at about 8-10 players per team. Players all hit from an adjustable batting tee. All participants will receive a T-shirt and hat. tuesdAys: June 11-July 30 Week of July 4th off 5-6 year olds 6:30-7:30 p.m. Otsego Prairie Park $35 3rd lAir sKAtebOArd cAmP 3rd Lair Skateboard Camp has been continually developed and improved over the last 16 years. We have taken strides to incorporate the great ideas of instructors, students, park and rec representatives, and parents. The goal of the camp is to provide a safe and fun learning environment where young skaters can progress. Camp is more than just a lesson; it is an experience. Riders of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to attend. June 24-27 & August 5-8 Prairie Park Skate Park $136

flAg fOOtbAll Otsego Parks and Recreation NFL Flag Football League is the premier youth football league for boys and girls in kindergarten to third grade. This program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. The NFL

beginning fAstPitch sOftbAll clinics The Becker Varsity Coaching staff is putting on a three day softball clinic for all girls interested in getting a jump start to their summer softball season. June 18-20 Prairie Park Athletic Complex

bAbysitting WOrKshOP This workshop is designed to educate and train babysitters on how to keep themselves, as well as the children in their care, safe. Training will include; caregiving skills, safety skills to prevent emergencies, how to manage real-life problems and basic first aid. This class will help build confidence to empower our youth to always

Flag Football program is designed to act in a safe manner. Children who are able educate young people about football while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons that help them succeed both on and off the field.

thursdAys: June 13-August 8 No games the week of July 4th 6-6:45 p.m. K-1st Grade 7-8:00 p.m. 2-3rd Grade Zimmer Park $49

sOccer cAmP This program is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of soccer in a fun supportive environment. Skills that will be worked on are dribbling, shooting, passing, and team work. Participants will also have chance to scrimmage.

sessiOn 1: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 10- July 10 No Class the week of July 4th sessiOn 2: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 22-August 14

9-9:45 a.m. (4-6 years old) 10-10:45 a.m. (7-9 years old) Prairie Park $25

multi-sPOrt cAmP This camp gives an introduction to girls and boys to the fun and excitement of sports. There is no pressure, just lots of fun! Sports that will be introduced will be soccer, flag football and basketball.

sessiOn 1: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 10- July 10 No Class the week of July 4th sessiOn 2: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 22-August 14

11-11:45 a.m. (6-10 years old) Prairie Park $25

beginning fastpitch softball skills For girls ages 6-12 with two or less years of softball experience, this clinic will help the girls work on hitting, throwing, and base running. 8:30-10:30 A.m. $30 beginning fastpitch Pitching & catching For girls ages 6-12 who want to learn the basics of being a pitcher and/or catcher, proper form and technique will be the focus. 10:30-11:30 A.m. $20 Advanced fastpitch skills For girls ages 10-16 with three or more years of experience, this advanced clinic will work on advance hitting and fielding skills. 12:30-2:30 P.m. $30 Advanced fastpitch Pitching & catching For girls who have three or more years of experience pitching, this clinic will help them will different pitches and what pitches to throw in a game scenario. The clinic will also take experience catchers and provide them refine their catching techniques. 12:30-3:30 P.m. $20 sAfe On my OWn This safety class will teach children how to prevent and prepare for emergencies. Topics covered will be safety when home alone, phone safety, and basic first aid. This class will help build confidence to empower our children to keep themselves safe. Ages 7 – 10 Wednesday July 31 6 p.m.-7 p.m. $5

to demonstrate all skills and complete all course worksheets are eligible to receive a certificate of completion. Ages 11 and up Wednesdays: July 17 & July 24 6 p.m.-7 p.m. $15 yOuth gOlf PrOgrAm At riverWOOd nAtiOnAl gOlf cOurse Fun is the number one rule with the parks and recreation youth golf program. Riverwood National golf pros will provide in-depth instruction and supervision in proper swing, chipping, putting rules, and etiquette. tuesdAys: 6-7:30 p.m. July 30-August 20 (4 Sessions) $40 PArKs & rec dAys At riverWOOd nAtiOnAl gOlf cOurse Riverwood National and the Parks and Recreation Department have partnered up to provide this great opportunity at their Vintage Golf Course. For $5, individuals can golf nine holes on August 5th. To register for a tee time, golfers will need to register online with the parks and recreation department by August 2nd. Tee times will be on a first come first serve basis. mOndAy, August 5th 7 a.m.-7 p.m. $5

Register online at www.ci.otsego.mn.us

1st AnnuAl OtsegO “KicK-Off” Adult KicKbAll tOurnAment Call your neighbors, friends and co-workers to come out and play in this the 1st Annual Otsego Kick-Off adult kickball tournament. Otsego Parks and Rec and New Life Community are teaming up and running a one day tournament, there will be trophies for 1st place and best uniforms!! Rules and team guidelines can all be found on-line at otsego.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/.

sAturdAy, June 1st Otsego Prairie Park $50 Per teAm

dAte night cOuPles cAnOe triP Couples will park at the Riverwood Inn & Conference Center and be bused to Ellison Park in Monticello. From Monticello couples will be guided down the Mississippi River to Norin Landing where a bus will take them back to the Riverwood Inn & Conference Center where they will enjoy dinner which is included in the price of the trip. Canoes, paddles and life jackets are also included so sit back and enjoy an evening on the river.

mOndAy, July 15th mOndAy, August 19th $70 Per Couple Meet at the Riverwood Inn & Conference Center at 5:30 p.m.

more programs and location maps available online!

sPring shuffle 5K WAlK And run And 1K Kids rAce mAy 4th 9 a.m. Starts at Prairie Center entry fee: $18 Pre-register by April 20th $25 after April 20th (including race day registration) $10 Kids 1K (If signed up by April 20th guaranteed a T-shirt) start location: 8899 Nashua Ave., Otsego MN 55330 course: 5K (3.2 Miles) course on city streets and trails in and surrounding Prairie Park race day: Registration opens at 8 a.m. All pre-registered 5K participants will be guaranteed a race T-shirt. There will be refreshments and a drawing for prizes after the race. Awards will be given for the overall men’s and women’s winners. Kids 1k will be in Prairie Park; Kids will be led by the Rogers Girls Dance Team on an approximately 1K course. summer beginner tennis With cOAch reimer Skills taught will be fundamental grips, footwork, strokes, volleys, overheads and serves. Balls will be fed by a coach with minimal actual point play. It is a progressive class which means the skills are built on the previous skills learned. The Coaching Staff: The Lead Coach is a college player who has worked with Coach Reimer as a student and an assistant coach for at least 6 or years. The 2+ Assistant Coaches will be advanced varsity/state level high school players who have and/or are working with Coach Reimer and have coaching experience. Coach Reimer has been a tennis player since 1973 and has been coaching since 1980. More info can be found at www.coachreimer.com. tuesdAys June 11, 18, 25 & July 9, 16, 23, 30 9 a.m.-10 a.m. or 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Beaudry Meadows Park Tennis Courts $70

recreAtiOn infO line: 763-235-3150

Register Online at

www.ci.otsego.mn.us