Saturdays, April 19th & 26th
Has your little one been intrigued by Tae Kwon Do? This class is an introductory Tae Kwon Do class that will emphasize discipline, courtesy, and respect, and help develop motor skills with a whole lot of fun mixed in! Mr. Monares will end each class with a Korean fable. Participants do not need a uniform for this class.
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fee: $24
Ages: 4 years - 5 years
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 15th
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 25th
(5yrs - 8th Grade)
Begins: Monday, June 2nd
Coaches Meeting: TBD
Fee: $36 (5yrs - 4th Grade), $42 (5th Grade - 8th Grade)
Note: A $10 late fee will be charged on all late registrations. Late registration does not guarantee a spot on a team. Late sign ups will be put on a waiting list.
* Kid Pitch 5/6 & 7/8 leagues may be combined if needed.
Session I: Spring Cleaning
Sunday, April 27th
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Give yourself (and a friend!) 75 minutes to rest and restore as we take time to slow down and detox - a little spring cleaning for the body and mind! This gentle restorative yoga class uses bolsters, blankets, and etc. to help you let go of stress and reset. This event includes lemonade and cookies after class.
Fee: $20 per person/$30 per pair
Location: NRC Railer Room
Instructor: Shelley Kallsen
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 25th by 5 PM
Friday, May 2nd
Parents/Caregivers and child(ren) join us in our stuffed animal parade. Teddy bears are not mandatory, bring your favorite stuffed animal(s). Includes stories, arts and crafts project and decorating a teddy bear cookie.
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Fee: $8
Ages: 18 months and up
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 27th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Saturday, May 3rd
* The school with the most participants will receive a traveling trophy!
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given to each grade.
* All 1st place winners will be placed into a Grand Prize drawing!
* All participants who did not come in 1st place will be placed into a Grand Prize drawing!
Time: Check in at 9:15 AM, Line up at 9:45 AM; Run starts at 10:00 AM
Fee: $15
Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Location: Centennial Park
Note: Participants may register up to the day of the race but will not be guaranteed a t-shirt after deadline.
T-Shirt Deadline: Thursday, April 24th
Begins: Monday, May 5th at Themian Park
Game Days: Mondays (4 Games)
Ages: 4 years old
Fee: $32
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 18th
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we have the perfect crafts to share with you! It is always nice to gift flowers to mom on Mother’s Day. In this class we will have a combination of super cute flowers you can make for mom.
Time: 10:00 AM (class will be 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $15
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 4th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with children.
Friday, May 9th - Dancing Into Summer
Are you ready to dance? Grab all of your friends and come on down to the Rec Center for an evening of fun! All students attending must follow the USD 373 dress code and NRC rules. Remember no black hard-soled shoes are allowed in the gym. NEW! This Dance Has a Theme! By request, we’re going Hawaiian Style! Bust out your flower shirts, leis, and beachy vibes for a tropical night of fun!
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $6
Ages: 5th/6th graders ONLY
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Note: USD 373 dress code enforced - concessions will be available. **We are looking for Parent Volunteer Chaperones. Please contact Candice Egizi-Sifuentez at (316) 283-7330 or cegizi@newtonrec.org if you are interested in being a Chaperone.
Saturday, May 10th
Need to know what lesson your child is ready for? Come in for a free swim evaluation. Take a few minutes before signing up for summer lessons and let us advise you on which class would be most beneficial.
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Fee: FREE
Ages: 3 years and up
Location: NRC Activity Center Pool
Note: The NRC office will be open following the roundup for summer swim lesson registrations. Pre-registration is not required for this roundup. Please drop in at any time during the event.
Session I: Saturday, May 10th
Learn how to defend yourself when someone is trying to attack you. With the guidance of NRC Tae Kwon Do instructor Dany Monares, you will gain self-confidence and learn effective techniques to defend yourself against an attacker.
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $15 per session
Ages: 12 and older
Instructor: Dany Monares
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesdays, May 6th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 25
Tuesday, May 13th
Whether you have participated in previous summers or this is your first one with us, we invite you to our Summer Family Meeting! Come mingle with fellow parents, meet our dedicated staff, ask any questions you may have, and get a sneak peek into summer activities.
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Sunset Elementary Gymnasium
619 Boyd Ave, Newton
Wednesdays, May 14th & May 21st
Our gymnasium will be reserved for toddlers to come play with parents! This is an open and unstructured play time for parents and their toddlers. NRC staff will not provide any instruction. Obstacle courses, tumbling mats, blocks, balls, and more will be set up each day. Parents must interact with and be responsible for their own children.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $3 per toddler (Parents Free)
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Note: This is a drop-in program and participants will need to pay each day upon arrival. Parents are responsible for proper use of equipment. If we do not have participants by 10:45 am the equipment will be taken down.
Wednesday, May 14th - Butterfly & Wild Flowers
Join Connie Rhodes and Barbara Gabel for a fun, interactive acrylic painting class. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the joy of painting in a supportive and fun environment. Perfect for all skill levels!
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $25 per class
Ages: 10 years -16 years
Instructor: Connie Rhodes & Barbara Gabel
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday prior to each class.
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: July 9th class will be held 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
Thursday, May 22nd - Butterfly & Wild Flowers
Connie Rhodes and Barbara Gabel invite you to the world of artistic fun! This is a fun interactive class that will have your imagination running wild.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $30 per class
Ages: 16 years and older
Instructor: Connie Rhodes & Barbara Gabel
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday prior to each class.
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: All supplies are included.
Saturday, May 24th
NRC is hosting its first local cheer competition! Open to all cheerleaders in our community or surrounding areas. Individual events include jumps, tumbling, spirit building, and original chant. Squads (5-15 members) must perform a 2-3 minute routine featuring an original chant, dance, stunts, tumbling, and jumps. This is a fun, local event and does not qualify for state or national competitions.
Time: TBD
Fee: $70 per participant
Ages: 1st grade - 12 years old
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: Saturday, May 10th
Minimum Enrollment: 30 participants
Session II: Welcome Spring
Sunday, May 25th
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Give yourself (and a friend!) 75 minutes to rest and restore as we welcome in the spring season through gentle poses, planting seeds to bloom into the spring and summer! This gentle restorative yoga class uses bolsters, blankets, and etc. to help you let go of stress and reset. This event includes lemonade and cookies after class.
Fee: $20 per person/$30 per pair
Location: NRC Railer Room
Instructor: Shelley Kallsen
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 23rd by 5 PM
Opening Day May 27th, 2025
Summer Swim Passes
Advance passes are available May 1st at the Newton Recreation Commission. Books of 25 tickets are $95.00. Beginning May 27th, the passes may be purchased at the pool office also.
