Program Type: Youth

Children ages 2-5 will have the chance to increase their sensory and fine motor skills while getting messy! INSTRUCTIONS: Children must be accompanied by an adult or someone age 16+. Registration Deadline is the Friday prior to each class.

West River Community Center is offering an EARLY DISMISSAL DAY CAMP for youth on the early release school days below. Youth have the opportunity to participate in a variety of supervised activities to keep youth entertained and active. These may include, but are not limited to arts and crafts, active games, swimming, tennis, climbing wall, yoga, basketball and a homework area. Youth will be assigned to a group by age and rotate to the activities offered that day. SESSIONS

• Friday, September 30, 2022
• Friday, October 28, 2022
• Friday, December 9, 2022
• Friday, January 27, 2023
• Friday, February 17, 2023
• Friday, March 24, 2023
• Friday, April 28, 2023
• Thursday, May 25, 2023

Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to each session. INSTRUCTIONS

• Bring your own snack.
• Bring tennis shoes, towel, swim suit and wear comfortable clothing.
• Check-in and check-out will take place in the WRCC Community Center Community Room #1.

Challenge your child's creativity! Each class will give your child the opportunity to create their own masterpiece to take home after each session. The art theme will change each month and the projects will be unique for each session. Artists I - Ages 6-8 *Session 1: Tuesday, September 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th *Session has been combined w/ Thurs. session. Session 2: Tuesday, October 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th Session 3: Tuesday, November 1st. 8th, 15th and 29th (no class -  Nov 22nd) Artists II - Age 9-12 *Session 1: Thursday, September 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th (Sept. class has been discounted to $15) Session 2: Thursday, October 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th Session 3: Thursday, November 3rd, 10th, 17th and Dec. 1st (no class - Nov 24th)

Hey Kids! Santa wants to know what’s on your Christmas list! Sign up to receive a phone call from the North Pole and help Santa and his elves get ready for Christmas Day. Phone calls will be made to registered participants from 5:00-7:00 pm on the night you choose. We only ask that you are available from 5-7 pm as we cannot guarantee a return call for missed calls.

Elementary Cross Country is a great way to introduce the youth of Dickinson and surrounding communities to the sport of cross country. Kids will have the chance to compete in their age group. Meets are held each Wednesday in September. RUNNING ORDER:

• Grades K-2 (1/2 mile)
• Grades 3-4 (1/2 mile)
• Grades 5-6 (1 mile)

REGISTRATION: No pre-registration. Registration will be held at the meet from 3:45-4:25 pm. MEET RESULTS: 1st Meet Results 9-7-22 2nd Meet Results 9-14-22 3rd Meet Results 9-21-22

Workout at your own pace with 40 days to reach your goal! Choose your division below and register for the division you would like to compete in, and set your own pace. We will rely on the honor system for all competitors when recording their mileage totals. Reach your goal by the end of the event and receive a t-shirt. DIVISIONS:

• Ultra Ironman – 5.2 mile swim, 52 mile run/walk, 220 mile bike
• Ironman – 2.6 mile swim, 26 mile run/walk, 110 mile bike
• Tinman – 1.5 mile swim, 13 mile run/walk, 55 mile bike
• Olympic – 1 mile swim, 6 mile run/walk, 24 mile bike
• Sprint – 750 meter swim, 3 mile run/walk, 12 mile bike

RESOURCES:

• Triathlon Log Sheet
• Activity miles may be completed at WRCC or outdoors.
• Lazy River | 1 mile = 54 times around
• Lap Pool | 25 meter pool | 1 mile = 36 laps

Dickinson Parks & Recreation organizes youth and adult golf programs offered at Heart River Golf Course.  For more information on leagues and lessons, please visit https://heartrivergolfcourse.com/.

Help your child get into the SWING of things. In this introductory tennis program, participants will experience the basic fundamental skills associated with the game of tennis in a fun, non-competitive environment. INSTRUCTIONS: Bring your own tennis racket. One will be provided for those who do not have one. Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes (no street shoes allowed). Registration deadline is October 12.

Join us for Kids Fit at the West River Community Center! View more>> https://westrivercommunitycenter.com/activities/kids-fit/

We will be conducting Lifeguard Certification, Re-Certification, and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Courses on an as-needed basis. There will typically be one every month or every other month. If you would like to inquire about becoming a lifeguard or taking the courses please contact the Aquatics Facility Supervisor at 701-456-2074.  See upcoming courses below.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Please sign up for either session. DATE: November 4-6, 2022 TIMES:  Friday 4-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 8 am-8 pm COST:  $200 (reimbursement will be offered to those hired with WRCC) CERTIFICATION:  American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED with Waterpark Lifeguarding Module REGISTRATION:  Register Online or call 701-456-2074 for more information. PREREQUISITES:

1. Must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of course.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.  Candidates may swim using the front crawl (freestyle), breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.  Swim goggles may be used.
3. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.  Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
4. Complete a times event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

• • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.  The face may be in or out of the water.  Swim goggles are not allowed.
  • Surface dive, feet first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so you are able to get a breath.  Candidates should not swim the distance underwater.  Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

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WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION COURSE (WSI)

The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (including Safety Training for Swim Coaches) and Water Safety Presentations. DATE: TBA DAY/TIME:  Mon-Thurs, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm COST:  $250.00 CERTIFICATION:  American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification REGISTRATION:  Call 701-456-2074 for more information. PREREQUISITES:

1. Be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the Instructor Course
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills: Swim the following strokes consistent with the American Red Cross Level 4 standards – Front Crawl – 25 yards; Back Crawl – 25 yards; Breaststroke – 25 yards; Elementary Backstroke – 25 yards; Sidestroke – 25 yards; Butterfly – 15 yards
3. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
4. Tread water for 1 minute

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LIFEGUARD RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE

This course is designed to update your skills while also extending your certification for another two years. There are also courses for those whose certifications are still valid (or within 30 days of expiration) which allow them to continue working without having a lapse in certification. DATE: October 16, 2022 TIME: 9:00 am-5:00 pm COST: $100.00 REGISTRATION:  Register Online or Call 701-456-2074 for more information.