Overview

Dickinson Parks and Recreation wants to help keep your child active and healthy in this fun six week program! We will introduce your child to a variety of activities from sports, to active games, to fitness education. Each week there will be a different activity, game or sport. Learn how to be a team player while building new athletic skills in a non competitive environment.

Fall Session: October 11-November 15, 2023 | Deadline is Oct. 6

  • Wednesday Oct. 11 | Floor Hockey
  • Wednesday Oct. 18 | Kickball
  • Wednesday Oct. 25 | Dance & Yoga
  • Wednesday Nov. 1 | Basketball
  • Wednesday Nov. 8| Team Games
  • Wednesday Nov. 15 | Pool

Winter Session: February 7-March 13, 2024 | Deadline is Feb. 2

  • Wednesday Feb.7 | Soccer
  • Wednesday Feb. 14 | Climbing Wall
  • Wednesday Feb. 21 | Volleyball
  • Wednesday Feb. 28 | Individual Games
  • Wednesday March 6 | Yoga
  • Wednesday March 13 | Pool

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Wear tennis shoes, comfortable active clothing (adaptable for weather).
  • Bring a water bottle.

Quick Info

  • Ages 5-12 yrs
  • Fall Dates Oct 11-Nov 15
  • Day Wed
  • Time 4:00-5:00 pm
  • Fee $40
  • Location WRCC
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Pickleball Dinkers Round Robin Nights

Join us for our round robin tournaments to see if you have what it takes to the top player on the court. In double's round robin fashion, participants will play a game to 15 or in 8 minutes. At the end of each game, your individual scores will be added up. The highest scoring individual will be the top player for the night. Session will be held the first and third Mondays beginning Jan. 15. Register for one night or more - you choose which dates you plan on attending. Sessions are limited - please register early! Dates:
  • January 15;
  • February 5 & 19;
  • March 4 & 18
Ages: 8 to Adult (ages 8-14 must have adult present)
  • Jan 15-Mar 18
  • 6:30-8:30 pm
  • $5/night

Pickleball Beginner Lessons

Join us for an introductory class to learn how to play Pickleball. This is the perfect class for you if you’ve always wanted to learn how to play or if you recently started playing. We’ll teach you how to keep score, serve and where to position yourself on the court. We provide the paddles and balls, we just need you! Lessons will be held every other Tuesday beginning January 9th and every other Wednesday beginning January 17th. Register for one lesson or more - you choose which dates you plan on attending. Lessons are limited - please register early! Lesson Dates:
  • January 9, 17, 23, 31;
  • February 6, 14, 20, 28;
  • March 5, 13, 19, 27;
  • April 2, 10, 16, 24, 30
Ages: 8 to Adult (ages 8-14 must have adult present) Lesson Format First Time Playing: Each week we’ll cover how to hold your paddle, footwork, body position, and serving. Played a Few Times:
  • Lesson 1: Dinking, Ground Strokes, Serving & Punch Volley
  • Lesson 2: Dinking, Ground Strokes, Serving, Court Placement & Depth Hitting
  • Lesson 3: Dinking, Ground Strokes, Serving, Court Placement & Punch Volley
  • Lesson 4: Dinking, Ground Strokes, Serving, Different Shorts & Placement Game
  • Jan 9-Apr 30
  • 7:00-8:30 pm
  • $5/class

Pickleball Skills & Drills

Once you know the basics on how to play pickleball come to our Skills and Drills class to improve your game! We'll work on dinking, serving, 3rd shot drops and volleying. Lessons will be held every other Tuesday beginning January 16th and every other Wednesday beginning January 10th. Register for one lesson or more - you choose which dates you plan on attending. Lessons are limited - please register early! Lesson Dates:
  • January 10, 16, 24, 30;
  • February 7, 13, 21, 27;
  • March 6, 12, 20, 26;
  • April 3, 9, 17, 23;
  • May 1
Ages: 8 to Adult (ages 8-14 must have adult present) Lesson Format Novice Group (3.0-3.49 skill level)
  • Lesson 1: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Drop Shots & Ground Strokes
  • Lesson 2: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Precision Dinking & Overhead Smash
  • Lesson 4: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Precision Dinking, & Serving with a Purpose
  • Lesson 5: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Serving with a Purpose, & Drop Shot
  • Lesson 6: Dinking, Volley Dink, Deep Serves, Punch Volley, & Overhead Smash
Intermediate Group (3.5-4.0 skill level)
  • Lesson 1: Dinking, Volley Dink, Punch Volley, Deep Serve, Cross Court Dinking, & Precision Dinking
  • Lesson 2: Dinking, Volley Dink, Punch Volley, Deep Serve, Precision Overhead Smash & Lobs
  • Lesson 3: Dinking, Volley Dink, Punch Volley, Deep Serve, Drop Shot, & Ground Strokes
  • Lesson 4: Dinking, Volley Dink, Punch Volley, Deep Serve, Stacking, Drop Shots, & Precision Dinking
  • Jan 10-May 1
  • 7:00-8:30 pm
  • $5/class

Little Artists

In this class children ages 2-5 will be making a holiday themed craft. Participants will be able to work on their sensory and fine motor skills while getting messy! We provide the materials, the fun and the clean up! Instructions:
  • Child must be accompanied by an adult or someone age 16+.
  • Registration deadline is the Monday prior to session.
Join us for these fun Projects!
  • November - Happy Thanksgiving! We'll be making a Q-Tip turkey, pumpkin pie paper and a plate turkey.
  • December - It's Christmas-time! Join us while we paint a pinecone, make a Grinch hand painting and some snow slime!
  • January - We'll be making wintery projects...building a snowflake, snowflake popsicle stick and a plate polar bear.
  • February - We want to help your little artist celebrate Valentine's Day by making a Valentine's card, painting a headband and making a heart caterpillar.
  • March - It's your lucky day! Come and make a rainbow pot, Leprechaun hat with popsicles and a Leprechaun head painting.
  • April - April showers bring May flowers! We'll work with our little one on cloud and rain artwork, tulip painting and also painting rocks.
  • May - Happy Spring! Let's paint some leaves, a beach ball and make shaving cream ice cream cones.
  • Nov 9, Dec 14
  • Jan 11; Feb 8; Mar 14; Apr 11; May 9 (Fee $10)
  • 2-5