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Hesston Recreation's
2013 Summer Catalog is out!
Click here to see the newest catalog
The catalog is emailed to our catalog emailing list. Also, 250 are printed and are delivered to local businesses, including the Hesston Public Library. If you would like to receive monthly e-mails regarding upcoming sign-up deadlines and program dates, please send an e-mail to Christine.Wyrick@usd460.org and type "e-newsletter" in the subject area. A new summer catalog will be out in mid-April!
You may use credit and debit cards to pay for registrations by going to www.hrce.org/store or by calling 620-327-2989. Credit/debit card payments will have a $4 handling fee added. We also accept payments with check, cash and debit/credit cards at our office.
You may use credit and debit cards to pay for registrations by going to www.hrce.org/store or by calling 620-327-2989. Credit/debit card payments will have a $4 handling fee added. We also accept payments with check, cash and debit/credit cards at our office.
SESSION 1 ACTIVITES: JUNE 3-14
CLASS OFFERINGS: There will be four choices offered during Session 1: swimming lessons, cheerleading, arts & crafts and kids tumbling. Please click here to see the catalog page for Session 1 to learn more about the offerings.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: Sign-up will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in the Hesston High School commons and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the HRCE office. Non-district sign-up is May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the HRCE office. No enrollments can be accepted early by mail or by phone. Information cards must be completed and fees paid at the time of enrollment.
TUMBLING CLASS CHANGE: Please note that tumbling classes in both Sessions 1 and 2 will be from Tuesdays to Fridays, and not on Mondays as listed in the catalog.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: Sign-up will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in the Hesston High School commons and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the HRCE office. Non-district sign-up is May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the HRCE office. No enrollments can be accepted early by mail or by phone. Information cards must be completed and fees paid at the time of enrollment.
TUMBLING CLASS CHANGE: Please note that tumbling classes in both Sessions 1 and 2 will be from Tuesdays to Fridays, and not on Mondays as listed in the catalog.
SWIMMING POOL INFORMATION
HOURS: Opening day, weather permitting, will be Saturday, May 25. The pool hours this summer will be as follows:
May 25 through Aug. 12: Mondays through Saturdays 1-6 p.m. and Sundays 2-6 p.m.
DISCOUNT POOL PASS WEEK: From May 20-24, purchase your pool pass at the Hesston Rec office and save $10 on a family pass and $5 on an individual pass. Hurry, offer ends May 24!
COSTS: For information about pool fees, click on "Pool" in the black bar near the top of this page.
May 25 through Aug. 12: Mondays through Saturdays 1-6 p.m. and Sundays 2-6 p.m.
DISCOUNT POOL PASS WEEK: From May 20-24, purchase your pool pass at the Hesston Rec office and save $10 on a family pass and $5 on an individual pass. Hurry, offer ends May 24!
COSTS: For information about pool fees, click on "Pool" in the black bar near the top of this page.
JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM STARTS JUNE 4
Instructional dates: June 4-7 and June 11-14
Play dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays* June 18, 20, 25, 27 and July 2 with tournament on July 3
Who: 3rd graders and older. Grade levels are based on next school year.
Coach: Mark Dahlsten, head high school tennis coach, is the Junior Tennis coordinator. The program is USTA certified.
Cost: The fee is $30 for the first child in a family and $25 for each additional child in a family. Forms are available in the Hesston Rec office. Make checks payable to: Hesston Recreation (or HRCE) and send to Hesston Recreation, P.O. Box 2000, Hesston, KS 67062.
Where: All of the instructional and play dates will be at the Hesston High School tennis courts.
Instructional and play date times:
3rd and 4th grade - 9-9:45 a.m.
5th and 6th grade - 10-10:45 a.m.
7th grade and older - 11-11:45 a.m.
* NOTE: On the last week the kids will play on Tuesday & Wednesday - not Thursday - because of the July 4th holiday.
Play dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays* June 18, 20, 25, 27 and July 2 with tournament on July 3
Who: 3rd graders and older. Grade levels are based on next school year.
Coach: Mark Dahlsten, head high school tennis coach, is the Junior Tennis coordinator. The program is USTA certified.
Cost: The fee is $30 for the first child in a family and $25 for each additional child in a family. Forms are available in the Hesston Rec office. Make checks payable to: Hesston Recreation (or HRCE) and send to Hesston Recreation, P.O. Box 2000, Hesston, KS 67062.
Where: All of the instructional and play dates will be at the Hesston High School tennis courts.
Instructional and play date times:
3rd and 4th grade - 9-9:45 a.m.
5th and 6th grade - 10-10:45 a.m.
7th grade and older - 11-11:45 a.m.
* NOTE: On the last week the kids will play on Tuesday & Wednesday - not Thursday - because of the July 4th holiday.
CAMPS OFFERED: BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, PIANO!
Several camps will be offered this summer for kids, including boys basketball, girls basketball, volleyball and piano. Click on the Hesston Rec summer catalog above to see specifics about each camp. The camps are on pages 12, 14, 15 and 16. Registration forms are available at the Hesston Rec office for each camp. For the piano camp, just call the office and we'll get you signed up!
PITCHING MACHINE PRACTICE STARTS MAY 28
WHO: For Rookie and Pony boys and girls
WHEN: Beginning Tuesday, May 28. It will continue through the end of our ball season as long as kids keep attending.
WHERE/WHEN: The pitching machine will be available at the Hesston High School softball field for batting practice according to the following schedule:
Mondays and Wednesdays
Rookie boys: noon-1 p.m.
Pony boys: 1-2 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Rookie girls: noon-1 p.m.
Pony girls: 1-2 p.m.
Boys will hit baseballs; girls will hit softballs. Batting helmets are provided and there will be a few bats there. Bring your own bat if you like. This is a supervised activity and rules must be followed.
WHEN: Beginning Tuesday, May 28. It will continue through the end of our ball season as long as kids keep attending.
WHERE/WHEN: The pitching machine will be available at the Hesston High School softball field for batting practice according to the following schedule:
Mondays and Wednesdays
Rookie boys: noon-1 p.m.
Pony boys: 1-2 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Rookie girls: noon-1 p.m.
Pony girls: 1-2 p.m.
Boys will hit baseballs; girls will hit softballs. Batting helmets are provided and there will be a few bats there. Bring your own bat if you like. This is a supervised activity and rules must be followed.
Swim team taking registrations
Fee: $45 1st child/$40 additional child
New in 2013: First-timers pay $15 for the first 2 weeks’ practice. Then, if they pass the tryouts, pay the remaining fee of $30/$25.
Deadline: May 1, 4:30 p.m. A $10 late fee charged for registrations brought in beginning May 2.
Registration instructions:
Registration forms are available at the Hesston Rec office. For more information, call HRCE at 327-7128.
Come be a part of the Hesston Swim Team! There are only three requirements for swim team:
1) You can't turn 19 years old before June 1st, 2013;
2) You must enjoy swimming and being with your friends on a team;
3) All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted.
New in 2013: First-timers pay $15 for the first 2 weeks’ practice. Then, if they pass the tryouts, pay the remaining fee of $30/$25.
Deadline: May 1, 4:30 p.m. A $10 late fee charged for registrations brought in beginning May 2.
Registration instructions:
Registration forms are available at the Hesston Rec office. For more information, call HRCE at 327-7128.
Come be a part of the Hesston Swim Team! There are only three requirements for swim team:
1) You can't turn 19 years old before June 1st, 2013;
2) You must enjoy swimming and being with your friends on a team;
3) All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR WORLDS/OCEANS OF FUN,
SCHLITTERBAHN & SILVER DOLLAR CITY/WHITEWATER
Hesston Recreation offers great discounts on tickets to vacations destinations such as Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun in Kansas City, Silver Dollar City & Whitewater in Branson, Mo., and Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City. For more information about the discounts, go to page 10 in the Hesston Rec summer catalog by clicking above.
Emma Creek 5K 2013 results
A total of 914 runners, joggers and walkers participated in the Emma Creek Classic 5K on Saturday, April 27. Congratulations! We'll see you next year on APRIL 26 for the 2014 Emma Creek Classic!
REFUND POLICY
If a refund is requested, a purchase order will be prepared at the next window (2nd Tuesday of each month) and approved and mailed at the following HRCE board meeting (2nd Friday of each month). Alternatively, a family may apply a refund toward a future registration or program.
Hesston Recreation & Community Education
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
303 Park Road
P.O. Box 2000
Hesston, KS 67062
620-327-7128
john.earl@usd460.org and christine.wyrick@usd460.org
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
303 Park Road
P.O. Box 2000
Hesston, KS 67062
620-327-7128
john.earl@usd460.org and christine.wyrick@usd460.org