Wednesday, November 27th
Join us for a delightful Thanksgiving-themed event just for the little ones! This fun run features a short dash and a pint-sized obstacle course, along with a craft and tasty snacks. It’s the perfect way for tots to celebrate the season!
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $9
Ages: 2 years - 6 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 24th
Minimum Enrollment: 8
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Tuesday, December 17th
Little Elves love to make ornaments to decorate the Christmas Tree. We will be making a variety of ornaments such as Globes, Reindeers and Candy Canes. Join our elf workshop today!
Time: 10:00 AM (Class is 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $17
Ages: 2 years - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 13th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Friday, December 20th
Join us for our Grinchy Heart Holiday Party! Dive into the holiday spirit with gingerbread house decorating - we provide all the supplies. Enjoy a fun-filled day with swimming and a delicious pizza lunch. Start your holidays with festive fun and cheer!
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $35
Ages: 7 years - 12 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Sunflower Room, Center Pool and Kitchen
Registration Deadline: Sunday, December 15th
Minimum Enrollment: 10 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: Pizza lunch is provided. Children must be comfortable in the water and be able to reasonably follow verbal instructions with little help.
Thursday, March 13th
They say everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day -- so get your kids in the spirit with Leprechauns Magic. We will be making crafts with Rainbows and Gold.
Time: 10:00 AM (Class is 30 - 45 minutes)
Fee: $17
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 9th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Monday, March 17th
St. Patrick’s Day is coming! Don’t let the Leprechauns have all the fun! Participants will play games, go SWIMMING, have a pizza lunch, and make their very own Leprechaun house.
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $35
Ages: 7 years - 12 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Sunflower Room, Center Pool and Kitchen
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 10th
Minimum Enrollment: 10 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: Pizza lunch is provided. Children must be comfortable in the water and be able to reasonably follow verbal instructions with little help.
Friday, April 11th
Perfect fun for Easter - let your kids enjoy making Easter come alive right in front of their very own eyes. We will be making an Easter scene with bunnies, eggs, nests, and more. After all their hard work, they can go home and eat the project.
Time: 11:00 AM (Class is approximately 1 hour)
Fee: $25
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Kitchen and Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 6th
Minimum Enrollment: 8 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child. Peanut products could be used in this class.
Monday, Arpil 14 - Friday, April 18th
We need your help finding him! Participants will be required to register for this activity and join a private Facebook Group. A daily message will be posted in the private group for you to decode in order to find out where the NRC rabbit is hiding! Each day NRC's rabbit will be hiding somewhere in Newton. He will change locations each day. Once you find him you will pick an egg from his basket. Bring this egg to the Rec Center (415 N. Poplar) and see what you've won! Only 1 egg per day per participant.
Fee: $4 per child
Ages: Up to 12 years of age
Location: Newton & North Newton
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 7th
Note: Prizes include candy filled Easter eggs, toys, gift certificates, coupons for local businesses, and more!
Friday, April 18th
Hunting Easter eggs is a tradition for youngsters. Join the NRC in celebrating this time honored activity. There is no egg limit with us! Eggs will contain candy, prizes or coupons. The fields will be marked off according to age for the hunts.
Time: 6:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Ages: Up to 12 years of age
Location: 12th and Boyd Soccer Complex