More than 15 summer recreational programs
The City of St. Johns is excited to offer area youth over 15 summer recreational programs. Run by the City Recreational Department, various programs are available to children in grades K-5th and camps begin June 15th. Afternoon programs include weekly trips to Sleepy Hollow State Park, where students will be hiking, geocaching, and participating in archery. In addition students will explore the world of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Adventure Camp, discover the outdoors, develop martial art skills, and work on the FUNdamentals in football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer camps, and much more.
Swim lessons begin June 15th and are scheduled to meet two times a week, Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday during the evenings, or four times a week, Monday through Thursday in the mornings. Swim lesson fees for water babies (6 months-2 years old) and parent tot (2-5 years old) are $22.50 for St. John Residents and $26.50 for Non-City Residents. Swim Lesson Fees for Levels 1-7 are $45 for St. John Residents and $52.50 for Non-City Residents.
Open swim is available Monday through Thursday during the summer, from 1:45 to 4:45 p.m. Children under the age of 7 can swim for $2, youth (7-17) can swim for $2.50 and adults can swim for $3. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult 18 years of age or older.
Adult Lap Swim will be open on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 8:30-9:30 p.m. and also on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5 to 6 a.m. for $5. Aqua Therapy will take place on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for $5. All swim activities will take place at the St. Johns High School Pool. Family Pool Passes can be purchased for $85 which it includes unlimited open swim and $10 off swimming lessons.
Registrations forms are available at the City Offices and website at http://cityofstjohnsmi.com/Departments/ParksandRecreation.aspx. Call the City of St. Johns Recreation Department at 224-8944 ext. 228 or email
rfaivor@ci.saint-johns.mi.us for additional information. Check us out on Facebook at St Johns Recreation.
Have fun, stay active and wear NFL Gear this fall by participating in the City of St. Johns Recreation Department NFL Flag Football League. We are a proud member of NFL Flag: powered by USA Football. The league will consist of 7 weeks of practice and 5 week of games. Practices will be held during the week with games played on Saturdays. NFL Flag provides the opportunity for kids and families to become involved in football through participation early in life. It also helps develop the first phase of player development by teaching football skills at an age in a safe and not threatening environment, while focusing games on speed and agility not size and strength. Registration is open to both boys and girls.
Cost for the league is $35 for City of St. Johns residents and $40 for non-City of St. Johns residents. Fee includes NFL replica jersey, flag belt, one year USA Football Membership, and field prep. Practices will start the week of August 24th, two times a week, with games on Saturday starting September 12 and ending October 10.
Registration forms will be accepted by mail or in person to the City of St. Johns Recreation Department until July 24. For additional information contact Bill at the Recreation Department 224-8944 x 227 bschafer@ci,saint-johns.mi.us or Zane Ballard at ballardz@sjredwings.org. This flag football league is a proud member of NFL Flag Football, but none of the National Football League (NFL), its member clubs, NFL Ventures, L.P. or any of their respective affiliates or subsidiaries will have any liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation therein. All NFL-related logos and marks are trademarks of the NFL.