ARCHIE BROOKS COMMUNITY CENTER
YOUTH ACTIVITIES

 

Campfire - Ages 5-12
Children meet with volunteer leaders to explore, be creative, learn about community service and gain a sense of belonging while having fun.
Days: Thursday
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: 1 time $10 registration fee
Dates: September through May

Tae Kwon Do – Ages 5 and up
Learn the ancient art of self-defense, increase flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and self-discipline. Register with the instructor at any of the classes. Call Vorhees Tae Kwon Do at (515) 263-9299 for more information. Family discounts are available
Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays year round
Time: Varies depending on class
Cost: $50 per month

Youth Recreation – Ages 18 and under
The Archie Brooks Community Center recreation facility features two full-size gyms, a remodeled weight room, cardiovascular equipment, ping-pong tables, foosball table, pool tables, air hockey table and much more. Children nine years and under must have adult supervision to use the weight room. Youth are not allowed in the Center while school is in session.
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Indoor Preschool Park – Ages 5 and under
Share the fun as we turn one of our gymnasiums into an indoor park. Children will have fun riding on big wheels, playing on fun mats, and crawling through our play tunnel! Adult supervision is required.
Dates: Nov. 5, 2007 – mid-April 2008 (depends on weather)
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $1.50 per child per visit

Pee Wee Basketball Registration
Come spend one evening a week learning the basics of basketball in a fun, recreational atmosphere. Volunteer parent coaches will lead participants and their team in practice sessions and scrimmages against other teams. All needed equipment, including a shirt for scrimmages will be provided.
Days: Tuesday (ages 3-4) and Thursday (ages 5-6)
Time: 6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. (alternating)
Cost: $40 per child
Practice begins: Week of January 20, 2009
Registration Form
Press Release

Pee Wee Soccer
Help your child learn the basics of soccer in a fun, recreational atmosphere. Enroll your child ages 3-6 years of age in Peewee Soccer and they’ll spend one evening a week for six weeks getting their kicks. Volunteer coaches teach the basics of the sport, with four game nights following two weeks of practice. Spring program registration runs March 9 – April 3.
Location: James W. Cownie Soccer Park OR Archie Brooks Community Center outdoor facilities
Days: Tuesday (ages 3-4) and Thursday (ages 5-6)
Time: 6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. (alternating)
Cost: $40 per child
Registration form

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