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- Day Trips
All day trips depart from Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road. A confirmation letter stating departure and return times will be sent to you after you register. Day trips include: Motor coach or 13 passenger van, guided tours, admissions and/or show tickets, gratuities and services of a 50 Plus escort. Cancellations: If you request a refund or a transfer less than one week prior to the day trip, a $5 processing fee will be assessed. Any non-refundable payments (i.e. tickets to a show, meals, admissions etc.) are deducted from day trip refunds.
   

- 50 Plus Nature & Outdoors
The following symbols denote the level of exertion and walking surfaces for each of our outdoor programs:

E = Easy M = Moderate

All outings depart from Antioch Park. Cancellations for refunds (except in emergencies) must be received by the Friday before the scheduled hike. Inclement weather date is the following week.
   

.About Our Gymnastics Classes
Our programs are designed to provide your child with the essential foundation for all physical movement. Skilled and experienced instructors understand the importance of physical development in children, such as flexibility, strength, coordination, agility, and endurance. Starting with basic elements, students are taught, through proper progression, ever increasingly higher levels of skill. Staff will advise and make every attempt to see that your child is in the class most suited to his/her individual ability. Parents are welcome to observe class. Suitable clothing: sweat pants, T-shirt, leotard, or gym shorts (void of any buckles, buttons, snaps or zippers). Socks are optional.

Current attendance in classes does not guarantee space in upcoming session. You must re-enroll.

Questions about our classes should be directed to (913) 403-8069

Discount on Gymnastics Classes
Students who register for more than one class a week are eligible for a twenty percent discount on the second class. Families with two or more children enrolled in a class are eligible to receive a ten percent discount on the second child and a twenty percent discount on any additional children. Those requesting these discounts must register through our Registration Office. Please call (913) 831-3359 for details. These discounts apply only to gymnastics classes.
   

.Parent & Child Aquatics: Level 1 & 2 (Ages 6 Mo - 3 Yrs)
Purpose:
Level 1 - Provides experiences and activities for children to-

• Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
• Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner
• Feel comfortable in the water
• Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
• Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
• Change body position in the water
• Learn how to play safely
• Experience wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket

Purpose:
Level 2 - Builds upon the skills learned in Level 1 and provides experiences and activities for children to-

• Establish expectation for adult supervision
• Learn more ways to enter and exit the water in a safe manner
• Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
• Glide on the front and back with assistance
• Perform combined stroke on front and back with assistance


   4 - 30 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $39.00, Non-Resident Cost: $43.00)
     3498 RPAC   02/04 Sa 10:10 AM
     3499 RPAC   03/03 Sa 10:10 AM
     3533 RPAC   03/03 Sa 09:30 AM
     4382 RPAC   03/12 M-Th 09:40 AM
     4384 RPAC   03/12 M-Th 11:30 AM

   6 - 30 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $55.00, Non-Resident Cost: $60.00)
     3501 RPAC   03/20 Tu 06:00 PM
     3502 RPAC   02/13 M,W 06:00 PM

.Preschool Level 1 (Ages 3-4)
Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills.

• Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side
• Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
• Submerge mouth, nose and eyes
• Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
• Front and back glides and recover to a vertical position
• Back float and recover to vertical position
• Roll from front to back and back to front
• Tread with arm and hand actions
• Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back
• Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back
• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

Six lesson classes are scheduled for eight days, six days are scheduled lessons, two days are built in make-up lessons. If no make-up lessons are necessary, two days are bonus lessons.


   4 - 30 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $39.00, Non-Resident Cost: $43.00)
     4385 RPAC   03/12 M-Th 09:40 AM

.Preschool Level 2 - (Ages 3-4)
Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water.

• Enter water by stepping in
• Exit water using ladder, steps or side
• Bobbing
• Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
• Front and back floats and glides
• Recover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position
• Roll from front to back and back to front
• Tread water using arm and leg actions
• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
• Finning arm action on back

Six lesson classes are scheduled for eight days, six days are scheduled lessons, two days are built in make-up lessons. If no make-up lessons are necessary, two days are bonus lessons.
   4 - 30 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $39.00, Non-Resident Cost: $43.00)
     3536 RPAC   02/04 Sa 10:50 AM
     3537 RPAC   03/03 Sa 10:10 AM
     4441 RPAC   03/12 M-Th 10:15 AM

.Preschool Level 3 (Ages 3-4)
Helps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water.

• Enter water by jumping in
• Fully submerge and hold breath
• Bobbing
• Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
• Recover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position
• Back float and glide
• Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back
• Tread water using arm and leg actions
• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

Six lesson classes are scheduled for eight days, six days are scheduled lessons, two days are built in make-up lessons. If no make-up lessons are necessary, two days are bonus lessons.
   4 - 30 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $39.00, Non-Resident Cost: $43.00)
     3508 RPAC   03/03 Sa 10:50 AM
     4403 RPAC   03/12 M-Th 10:50 AM

   6 - 30 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $55.00, Non-Resident Cost: $60.00)
     3510 RPAC   03/20 Tu 06:00 PM
     3511 RPAC   02/13 M,W 06:00 PM

.Water Exercise - Punch Card Program (Ages 50 Plus)
Water exercise classes listed below are punch card only. RPAC cards allow you the flexibility to choose and try any aqua classes at RPAC. The satellite card allows you access to all aqua classes, regardless of location. Five and ten punch cards expire three months from date of purchase; twenty punch cards expire four months from date of purchase. Classes are subject to time change or cancellation. Classes are 50 minutes in length and on-going with no specific start date unless otherwise stated in class description. Punch cards sold at Prairie Life Fitness are a separate program and have different prices. Call (913) 826-3160 for more information or to purchase a punch card.

5 Punch RPAC Card - $22 ($24 nonresidents)
10 Punch RPAC Card - $43 ($47 nonresidents)
20 Punch RPAC Card - $85 ($93 nonresidents)

5 Punch Satellite Card - $27 ($30 nonresidents)
10 Punch Satellite Card - $53 ($59 nonresidents)
20 Punch Satellite Card - $104 ($114 nonresidents)
   

Adventure Treks: Chews to Cruise
Join us! Take a leisurely cruise along the trail and then enjoy chew and chat lunch. These trails will only be one to two miles in length and then we will be having lunch at a nearby restaurant. After Shawnee Mission Park, lunch at Zarda Bar-be-que and after the Olathe Lake cruise we will lunch at Mr. Gyros. Lunch costs are on your own. Depart from Antioch Park.
   1 - 5 hr. session (Resident Cost: $22.00, Non-Resident Cost: $25.00)
     5368 Lake Olathe (E)  03/19 M 09:00 AM
     5367 SMP (E)   03/05 M 09:00 AM

Adventure Treks: Winter/Spring Strolling
Make new friends while enjoying nature at her best! We do the driving; you relax, listen to the birds and experience some new destinations! Bring a sack lunch for a picnic after our walk. Depart from Antioch Park.
   1 - 5 hr. session (Resident Cost: $17.00, Non-Resident Cost: $19.00)
     4458 George Owens (M)  03/21 W 09:00 AM
     4457 Monkey Mnt Trl (M)  03/07 W 09:00 AM
     4455 Riverfront Park (E)  02/22 W 09:00 AM

Animals: Holidays for the Animals (All Ages) Ongoing Program, Ernie Miller Nature Center
The holidays are a time of gifts and generosity. Whether you’re an individual, family, or a group looking to make a difference, how about contributing a gift to the animals at the Ernie Miller Nature Center? The Nature Center has ongoing needs for supplies for both the animals we keep at the center and the wild animals that come to our feeders. Please look over the following list and consider making a contribution: various sizes of clear critter totes/ pet keepers boxes with lids; bags of reptile bedding; pine shavings; gift certificates to Y Bar H, Price Chopper & Petco, pinewood shavings, Mazuri ferret Diet, cat litter (non-clumping), LabDiet 5001 rodent food; ferret snacks/accessories; bleach, laundry soap; bags of white millet, thistle, safflower or black oil sunflower seeds (no mixes, please); suet cake and dried seed corn on the cob.

Thanks in advance! Donors who wish to be recognized will have their names listed in the Nature Center’s Tracks newsletter so please take time to record your donation at the Nature Center!
   

Aquatics Private Swim Lessons Roeland Park
Private swim instruction is offered for ages 5 and up and all skill levels. For more information/schedule call the Aquatics office at (913) 432-3905. Saturday lessons are available.

PRIVATE LESSONS
1 - 30 min. session - $45.00/$50.00 (nonresidents) - By Appt.

SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
1 - 30 min. session - $27.50/$30.00 (nonresidents) - By Appt.
   

Aquatics: High School Swim Training
Get a jump on the high school swim season or keep your speed and skills during the off-season. Sponsored by the District, this workout is designed for the high school swimmer and run by an experienced deck coach. Swimmers will train alongside our masters training group. Challenging swim workouts are available four times per week. For more information please call Derek at (913) 831-3355 ext. 213.

Class Times
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Saturday - 10:15 am - 11:45 am
   15 - 90 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $57.00, Non-Resident Cost: $63.00)
     3310 RPAC   02/01 M,W,Th,Sa
     3311 RPAC   03/01 M,W,Th,Sa

Aquatics: KC Blazers Masters Swimming Punch Card
The Blazers Masters Swimming offers flexibility for participants with the use of a punch card system for fifteen 90 min. swims or minimul drop-in fee. Purchase card from the coach before or after practice. Punch card may be used for any Blazer Masters practice at any location. Participants range from former Olympians, Triathletes, Corporate Challenge Participants, and fitness swimmers who want something more organized and challenging than lap swimming. Instruction in a competitive atmosphere is an advantage over swimming laps on your own. There are seven practice times offered throughout the week. For more information, please visit our website at www.kcblazers.com or call Derek (913) 831-3355.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5:30 am
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:15 pm
Saturday at 10:00 am
   15 - 90 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $70.00, Non-Resident Cost: $77.00)
     3405 RPAC   02/01 M,Tu,W,Th,Sa
     3406 RPAC   03/01 M,Tu,W,Th,Sa

Aquatics: Learn to Swim (Ages 16 and Older)
For adults who want to become safe in or around the water, instruction will be given in water safety skills, buoyancy, basic swimming, and breath control. This class is designed for persons with little or no swimming experience. No class 2/20.
   4 - 30 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $39.00, Non-Resident Cost: $43.00)
     3476 RPAC   02/04 Sa 11:30 AM
     3477 RPAC   03/03 Sa 11:30 AM
     4381 RPAC   03/12 M-Th 09:00 AM

   6 - 30 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $55.00, Non-Resident Cost: $60.00)
     3482 RPAC   03/20 Tu 08:00 PM
     3483 RPAC   02/13 M,W 08:00 PM

Aquatics: Water Safety Instructor
Provides candidates with the training they need to plan and conduct courses within the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program.
   4 - 8 hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $225.00, Non-Resident Cost: $250.00)
     4407 RPAC   03/12 M-Th 09:00 AM

Aquatics: Water Safety: Lifeguard Instructor
Help increase the number of trained lifeguards. This course provides instructor candidates with training and materials needed to teach Lifeguard Training (first aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission.) For information on the prerequisite skills call the Aquatics office at (913) 432-3905.
   6 - 4 hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $270.00, Non-Resident Cost: $300.00)
     4364 RPAC   02/10 F,Sa,Su 05:00 PM

Aquatics: Water Safety: Lifeguard Training
In this American Red Cross certification course, participants will learn knowledge and skills to prevent and respond to water emergencies. This course includes CPR/AED and first aid training. For information on the prerequisite skills call the Aquatics office (913) 432-3905.
   4 - 8 hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $200.00, Non-Resident Cost: $220.00)
     4356 RPAC   03/12 M-Th 09:00 AM

   6 - 6 hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $200.00, Non-Resident Cost: $220.00)
     4355 RPAC   02/19 Su 02:00 PM

Archery: Clinic (Grades 3 & Older)
Experience the challenging sport of archery at Ernie Miller Park. This clinic is designed to teach safety techniques and basic fundamentals of archery. Hands-on activities will allow children to develop their skills. Equipment is provided. Maximum 10 per group. For more information and scheduling call (913) 764-7759.

Ernie Miller Park - By Appt.
   1-60 min. clinic (Resident Cost: $36.00, Non-Resident Cost: $40.00)

Archery: Clinic (Grades 3 & Older)
Experience the challenging sport of archery at Ernie Miller Park. This clinic is designed to teach safety techniques and basic fundamentals of archery. Hands-on activities will allow children to develop their skills. Equipment is provided. Maximum 10 per group. For more information and scheduling call (913) 764-7759.

1-60 min. clinic - $37.00 ($41.00 nonresidents) - Ernie Miller Park By Appt. (March)
   

Art: All About Art Spring Break Camp (Ages 8-11)
A week’s worth of wonder! Your creativity will be pushed to the limit during this Spring Break arts camp. Enjoy daily projects in different mediums including painting in various styles, paper mache a new way, reclaimed creations, and a food art challenge. To broaden your artistic horizons, hop in the van for three field trips to Kansas City museums to check out what artists are creating in the real world. Our inventive brains will need to recharge, so playing games and swimming in the Roeland Park indoor pool will be in order as well. On Friday, family and friends are invited to view your masterpieces at our Growing Artist Gallery. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle daily. There is the option of before and after child care - 8:30 am - 9:00 am and 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm.
   5 - 7½ hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $138.00, Non-Resident Cost: $152.00)
     5264 RPCC   03/12 M-F 09:00 AM

New!
Art: Basic Beginning Watercolor
Never painted but always wanted to try? Start here! Learn to sketch and paint a work of watercolor art. No experience necessary in this absolute beginning painting class. Call (913) 642-6410 for supply list.
   5 - 2½ hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $52.00, Non-Resident Cost: $57.00)
     4367 Matt Ross   02/07 Tu 02:00 PM
  Cancelled  4368 Tomahawk Ridge   02/08 W 02:00 PM

Art: Basic Drawing (Ages 8-12)
Learn the basics of drawing with graphite and colored pencils. Please bring a sketchbook, one 2-B and one 4-B pencil, colored pencils and kneaded eraser to class.
   4 - 60 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $40.00, Non-Resident Cost: $44.00)
     5253 PVCC   02/09 Th 04:00 PM
     5254 PVCC   03/08 Th 04:00 PM

New!
Art: Beginning Drawing
Learn basic and expressive techniques of drawing using various mediums including graphite, colored pencil, ink and more. Call (913) 642-6410 for supply list. No experience necessary in this absolute beginner drawing class! No class on 1/16.
   5 - 2½ hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $46.00, Non-Resident Cost: $51.00)

   6 - 2½ hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $55.00, Non-Resident Cost: $61.00)
     4372 Tomahawk Ridge   02/20 M 01:30 PM

New!
Art: Birdhouse Painting
Spring is coming! Decorate a unique, new home for all the feathered friends coming for the season. One unfinished wooden birdhouse provided in class. Bring acrylic paints and paintbrushes to create a unique design with your instructor. No previous painting experience necessary.
   2 - 2½ hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $27.00, Non-Resident Cost: $29.00)
     4378 Matt Ross   03/09 F 01:30 PM

Art: China Painting
Learn brush strokes and how to blend paint while creating a wild rose pattern on a plate, then progress to other patterns. Instructor furnishes supplies for first-time students; thereafter, students must purchase their own supplies. No painting skills necessary.
   3 - 3 hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $35.00, Non-Resident Cost: $39.00)
     4575 RPCC   01/27 F 09:00 AM
     4576 RPCC   02/17 F 09:00 AM

   4 - 3 hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $46.00, Non-Resident Cost: $51.00)
     5049 RPCC   03/09 F 09:00 AM

Art: Create With Clay (Ages 16 & Older)
Create functional and fun pottery using creative design concepts and hand-building techniques. Fee includes up to 25 pounds of earthenware clay, lead-free glazes, and kiln firing.
   6 - 2 hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $99.00, Non-Resident Cost: $109.00)
  Cancelled  5069 NCFH   02/04 Sa 10:00 AM

Art: Landscape Painter for a Day
Join artist Carol Tinklepaugh as she teaches the properties of creating a beautiful landscape portrait with oil paints. Please bring a sack lunch and drink. Call (913) 826-3163 for a supply list.
   1 - 4 hr. session (Resident Cost: $46.00, Non-Resident Cost: $51.00)
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Art: Let’s Get Messy (Ages 3-5)
Touch, feel, mix, squish, and pat. Children will demonstrate their creative side by creating art projects, science experiments and much more. Make sure they come ready to get MESSY!
   6 - 60 min. sessions (Resident Cost: $60.00, Non-Resident Cost: $66.00)
  Cancelled  3604 NCFH   02/06 M,W 10:00 AM

Art: Mosaic Art
One person’s broken dish can be another’s treasure! Learn the art of mosaics and create whimsical pieces to be proud of. Call (913) 826-3163 for supply list.
   4 - 2 hr. sessions (Resident Cost: $49.00, Non-Resident Cost: $54.00)
     5072 PVCC   03/03 Sa 09:00 AM


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