Youth

MAP AND COMPASS TREASURE HUNTERS

AGES: 6–12

Will you be able to find the hidden treasure? Through this fun-filled treasure hunting adventure, participants will learn the basics of using a map and compass. Studies have shown that children who understand how to read maps have an increased level of spatial thinking, which is an important problem solving skill. All supplies provided. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle. Registration required. 

JUN 2 | SUN | 1–2 P.M.

Register    $5 PER CHILD

KIDZ AQUA FITNESS

MIDCO® AQUATIC CENTER | AGES: 8+

Come see what all the fuss is about with water exercise. Don’t let the adults have all the fun, come join this class to learn all the great water moves. Let the fun music be your motivation as we move through the resistance of the water. We use noodles and dummies for buoyance, so proficiency at swimming is not a requirement. Registration required.

JUN 3–19 | MON, WED, FRI | 11–11:30 A.M.

TRACK AND FIELD CLINICS

The clinics will specialize in sprints, starts and jumps. You may participate for one day or all three days. This is a great way to sharpen your skills in track and field. No registration required.

JUN 5, 12, 19 | WED | 1:30 P.M.

SUMMER DEVELOPMENTAL TRACK MEETS

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK | AGES: 2-19

Co-sponsored by First PREMIER Bank and BankCard. Children of all ages can participate in numerous track and field events. It’s a fun way to participate with others and test out your track skills. Field events begin at 5:45 p.m. and running events begin at 6 p.m. Registration will begin on site at 5 p.m.

JUN 5, 12, 19, 26 | WED | 5 P.M.

ROAD RACES

SPENCER PARK | AGES: 6+

Join the fun and competition of Monday night road races for all ages. Races will be 3,000 and 5,000 meters. They will follow the greenway recreation trail. No registration required.

JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 | MON | 6:30 P.M.

YOUTH FISHING

WEST COVELL LAKE | AGES: 4-17

Today’s families often have limited opportunities to connect with the natural environment through outdoor experiences. Fishing in your local parks is a perfect way to combat this statistic. We’ll provide the bait, fishing poles, and instruction on a first–come, first–served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult and a five–to–one ratio of children to adults must be observed. Participants ages 16 and above must have a valid South Dakota fishing license. No registration required.

JUN 18 | TUE | 10:30 A.M.–12 NOON
JUL 16 | TUE | 10:30 A.M.–12 NOON
AUG 6 | TUE | 10:30 A.M.–12 NOON

CHILDREN’S OPERA CAMP

AGES: 8–15

Fairytale Opera Camp, gives your child the chance to learn more about singing and acting from real working professional singers. During this 3-day camp, kids can learn the music and choreography for the Little Piggy Chorus in a Fairytale Opera version of The Three Little Pigs by John Davies. Then when performance time comes, they can be part of the show!

JUN 17–21 | MON–FRI
JUN 17–19 |MON–WED | 1–4 P.M. | REHEARSAL | MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL
JUN 19 | WED | 6–9 P.M. | DRESS REHEARSAL | MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL
JUN 20 | THU | 7 P.M. | PUBLIC PERFORMANCE | MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL
JUN 21 | FRI | 10 A.M. | PUBLIC PERFORMANCE | MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL
JUN 21 | FRI | 7 P.M. | PUBLIC PERFORMANCE | MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINIC

MORNINGSIDE C.C. | AGES: 6-9

Improve your basketball skills over the summer at our two-day skills clinic. Work on dribbling, passing, and shooting with daily drills. We will end each day with contests. Leave with things you can continue working on to make you a better player next season. Registration required.

JUN 24–25 | MON–TUE | 10–11 A.M.

Register   $10 PER CHILD

BOYS’ BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINIC

MORNINGSIDE C.C. | AGES: 6-9

Improve your basketball skills over the summer at our two-day skills camp. Work on dribbling, passing, and shooting with daily drills. We will end each day with contests. Leave with things you can continue working on to make you a better player next season. Registration required.

JUN 24–25 | MON–TUE | 11 A.M.–12 NOON

KIDS’ ART SHOW AND SALE

MCKENNAN PARK | AGES: 4-17

Are you creative? Do you like to paint, draw, work with wood, make bracelets, or any kind of crafty treasures? Here is a premier opportunity for local artisans 17 years and younger to display and/or sell your creations. No edible items may be sold. This free-to-view art show is limited to young artists only. Registration required.

JUN 25 | TUE | 6–8 P.M.
JUL 30 | TUE | 6–8 P.M.

4TH OF JULY BIKE DECORATING

SFPR OFFICE AT SIXTH & PHILLIPS | AGES: 6+

What better way to be involved with the Independence Day Celebration, than by having your very own decorated bike to ride in the parade! You bring the bike or scooter, we will provide the decorations. Then, join us on July 4 and march in the Independence Day Celebration parade. We will even store your decorated item until the day of the event. Stick around after the parade for all the fun festivities at Falls Park. Registration required.

JUL 3 | WED | 6–7:30 P.M.

STORYLAND THEATER CAMP

MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL | AGES: 5-8

You’ve seen us up on the band shell stage at McKennan Park. Now it’s your turn to come on up and be in the show! Join some of your favorite Storyland cast members for a week of theater games, improvisational exercises, silly songs, and rehearsal. Come backstage and help us create the magic of children’s theatre by creating props, costumes, and characters that will all showcase your talent in a final performance in the park.

JUL 8–11 | MON–THU | 1–5:30 P.M.
JUL 11 | THU | 7 P.M. | PUBLIC PERFORMANCE

STORYLAND THEATER CAMP

MCKENNAN PARK BAND SHELL | AGES: 9-12

You’ve seen us up on the band shell stage at McKennan Park. Now it’s your turn to come on up and be in the show! Join some of your favorite Storyland cast members for a week of theater games, improvisational exercises, silly songs, and rehearsal. Come backstage and help us create the magic of children’s theatre by creating props, costumes, and characters that will all showcase your talent in a final performance in the park.

JUL 15–18 | MON–THU | 1–5:30 P.M.
JUL 18 | THU | 7:00 P.M. |PUBLIC PERFORMANCE

BIG WHEEL RACES

AGES: 6-9

Join us for SFPR’s first ever Big Wheel Races! Your little ones will get an opportunity to showcase their speed and bike control while going head to head against their peers in this speed and skill-based race. Prizes will be given to those who turn in the fastest lap times, as well as who comes out on top in our head-to-head competition. Bring your own Big Wheel or borrow one of ours! Registration required.

AUG 5 | MON | 6–7 P.M. | MEMORIAL HOCKEY PEN
AUG 19 | MON | 6–7 P.M. | SHERMAN HOCKEY PEN

RC SOCCER

SHERMAN HOCKEY PEN | AGES: 9-13

Join us for our 4v4-style RC soccer event! Whether you sign up as a team or sign up to join a team, come prepared to control a RC car that will compete with your teammates in a friendly pickup game! All necessary equipment will be provided. Registration required.

AUG 13 | TUE | 6:30–8 P.M. | SHERMAN HOCKEY PEN

KIDS’ CROSS COUNTRY MEETS

MORNINGSIDE PARK | AGES: 4-14

The Sioux Falls Area Running Club, along with SFPR and Runner’s Block, will host three kids cross–country meets this fall. The three– race cross–country series is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. All meets will take place at Morningside Park at 33rd Street and Bahnson Avenue in Sioux Falls, next to Harvey Dunn Elementary School. Walk up registration begins at 4 p.m., with races beginning at 4:30 p.m.

SEP 4, 11, 18 | WED | 4 P.M.

ADAPTIVE AQUATICS

ADAPTIVE—ENCOURAGED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS LAUREL OAK FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

SFPR and Sanford Wellness Center are happy to announce an adaptive aquatics program for children with special needs. The goal of this program is to provide students with a structured aquatic experience designed to make them feel comfortable and safe while swimming. Carole Wolf, a S.D.-certified teacher with a master’s degree in adaptive aquatics, will be conducting the classes. Classes will be a one-to-one student-to-instructor ratio for a 30-minute lesson.

First-come, first-served. Register by June 21 by calling 367- 7665. For additional questions, please call Carole Wolf, instructor, at 261-5716. Registration required.

JUL 9–JUL 30 | TUE, THU | 1–3 P.M.