Have you ever wanted to become a crime scene investigator? Now is your chance! In partnership with the Dickinson Police Department, we'll talk about difference aspects of CSI such as collecting evidence, dusting for fingerprints, and more! REQUIREMENTS:

• Ages 10-18
• Registration Deadline is Wednesday prior to session

Do you enjoy building with your hands? If so, this is the perfect class for you! Over the course of four days, we’ll work together to assemble different wooden stem kits. At the end of the session, you’ll get to take home your completed builds! REQUIREMENTS:

• Ages 10-18
• Registration Deadline: Wednesday prior to session

Join us for two thrilling weeks of competitive gaming in a tournament-style format! The week of June 15, players will face off in Madden and Super Smash Bros., and during the week of July 20, the action continues with Rocket League and Mario Kart. Show off your skills, climb the brackets, and compete for awesome prizes awarded to the top finishers in each game. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun challenge, these tournaments are the perfect way to connect, compete, and claim victory! REQUIREMENTS:

• Ages 10-18
• Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to session.

Whether you're waiting for your next program or simply looking for something fun to do, this flexible class has you covered! Each day includes a mix of organized activities, open play on the basketball courts, a creative space for drawing and coloring, and plenty of outdoor fun. It’s a great way for kids to stay active, express their creativity, and make new friends in a relaxed and welcoming environment. If your child’s next program is at the West River Community Center or West River Ice Center, our staff are happy to help ensure they get there safely and on time. Register for a few or as many classes as you like for $5/class. No classes on June 29 - July 2.

The Dickinson Fire Cadets is a hands-on youth program offered in partnership with the Dickinson Fire Department and Dickinson Parks & Recreation. Designed for students going into grades 6–8, the class introduces basic fire service skills through physical training and team-based activities. Participants will practice flowing water and hose handling, fire extinguisher and water can use, CPR, radio communications, and basic ropes and knots. The program builds fitness, confidence, and teamwork while teaching safety and emergency response fundamentals.

Intro to T-Ball (4 yr old)

Learn the fundamentals of base running, catching and throwing (without gloves) and proper batting stance/grip. No glove required. REQUIREMENTS:

• Fee is $15
• Must be age 4 by the first day of program.
• Registration deadline is July 9.

INFORMATION:

• 2026-Welcome to T-Ball-4yrold
• 2026-4 Year Old T-Ball Fields and Teams

T-Ball (5-6 yr old)

Players ages 5-6 will be introduced to the basic skills of throwing, catching, hitting, and running the bases. Participants will hit off the batting tee for entire program. REQUIREMENTS:

• Fee is $45
• Must be 5-6 years by first day of program.
• Baseball glove required.
• Registration deadline is July 6.

INFORMATION:

• 2026-Welcome to T-Ball-5-6yrold
• 5 year old teams
• 6 year old teams
• 5 year old game schedule - updated 8/5/26
• 6 year old game schedule - updated 8/5/26

In this introductory program, participants will experience the basic fundamental skills associated with the game of tennis in a fun, non-competitive environment. SESSION 1: June 1-24

• 9-11 yr (9:30-10:25 am)
• 6-8 yr (10:35-11:30 am)

SESSION 2: July 6-29

• 9-11 yr (9:30-10:25 am)
• 6-8 yr (10:35-11:30 am)

LOCATION: Eagles Park Tennis Courts (428 2nd Ave SW) REQUIREMENTS:

• Session 1 - Registration deadline is June 1.
• Session 2 - Registration deadline is July 6.
• Racquets will be provided if needed.

Welcome to Summer Art where students will have the opportunity to develop essential skills while using a variety of supplies to create unique projects that showcase their own creative expression. Each week will feature new goals and exciting projects to spark creativity. All supplies are included. Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to each session. SESSIONS: Session 3 | July 6-16 | Mon-Thu | Theme: Bloom Blast! 12:30-1:45 pm | 6-8 yr 2:15-3:30 pm | 9-12 yr Monday: Perspective Flowers Focusing on perspective, create a drawing of a bouquet of flowers- draw each so that they’re viewed from a different angle. How do the petals look from below? Do they droop down and overlap? Can you actually see the whole petal when looking from above? Etc., learning the art concept of “draw what you see, not what you think you see.” Then, write names on the papers using one-point perspective. Tuesday: Paper Flowers Stack tissue paper, fold in an accordion fold, wrap a pipe cleaner around the middle, cut ends, unfold into round shape. Pull each layer of paper up towards the middle. For older kids, fold flowers from origami as well. Explore how small the tissue paper flowers can be made, and glue them to the front of greeting cards. Wednesday Flower Garden Bookmarks Exploring the idea of focal point, draw and cut flower shapes from construction paper, making one flower a different color. Glue onto luggage rages or cut strips of construction paper/cardstock/etc. Layer, stack, cover them! Punch hole, tie with yarn. On the back, make a drawing of bees visiting the flowers that somehow uses focal point. Thursday: Flower Pinwheels Cut flower shape from construction paper, and smaller inner circle. Cut small strips of construction paper, fold in half to make a long, thin triangle, and glue onto each petal (for surface area to blow on). Poke hole large enough for a plastic straw in the middle. Cut a plastic straw in thirds, glue one end to a popsicle stick. Add paper flower to the straw. Seal end with a circle for the middle of the flower.. -------- Session 4 | July 20-30 | Mon-Thu | Theme: Around the World 12:30-1:45 pm | 9-12 yr 2:15-3:30 pm | 6-8 yr Monday: Mini Egypt Dioramas Use a ruler or other straightedge to draw a brick pattern on tan paper. Cut triangles out. Tape together to form a pyramid. Glue sprinkle of craft sand on mini canvas, glue pyramid on top. Add camels, palm trees, etc. cut from construction paper. Tuesday: Australian Animal Mix-Ups Color animal coloring sheets (kangaroo, koala, platypus, dingo) (or draw for older kids). Fold sheet of construction paper in half for cover, staple coloring sheets in the middle. Cut slits in middle pages only (three sections) so the animal face/body/legs can mix and match. Wednesday: Safari Printmaking Pages Draw pawprints, hoofprints, or zebra stripes on sheet of self-adhesive foam. Cut out and stick onto cardstock sheet in desired pattern. Paint thickly onto foam shapes. Gently lay sheet of paper overtop and press onto foam areas. Pull back to reveal the print! Repeat with same colors or multiples. Discuss color themes and explore multi-colored prints, especially for older kids. Thursday: Rice/Tea Bag Treasure Maps Pour rice/beads/whatever in a small pile on a sheet of paper. Trace around the border of the pile with a marker. Soak a teabag in water, squeeze it out, then use it to “paint” across the page. Dry and decorate the map area with x’s, dotted lines, etc. Draw waves around the outside. Have older kids write names like “home,” “treasure,” “boulder,” “scary things here!”, etc and decorate with more drawings.

Baking and decorating is easy, right? In our four day class we'll find out how easy it really is. Together, we'll bake a cake from scratch, learn cupcake and cake decorating techniques and decorate a cake. SESSIONS Batter & Bake - June 1-4 - Focus on detailed techniques for decorating desserts such as cupcakes and cakes. From Scratch - July 27-30 - Focusing on baking a variety of delicious desserts. REQUIREMENTS

• Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to session.
• Ages 10-18

Dickinson Parks and Recreation offers a comprehensive, award winning safety education program sponsored in part by the Kiwanis Club.  Children will practice "real life" safety situations in a miniature "city".  They will have fun learning about safety in the following areas:  Pedestrian and bicycle safety, railroad crossings, animal safety, electrical safety, school bus safety, stranger danger, seat belts, pool safety, farm safety as well as calling 911 and what to do in an emergency situation.  Special guests from the community will make appearances to demonstrate the safety topics addressed each day. REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be age 4 by first day of program.
• Registration deadline is June 10.

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CITY SPONSORS! Eagles Club Kiwanis Club Optimist Club of Dickinson

Art for the little ones! Participants will have the chance to increase their sensory and fine motor skills while getting messy--we provide the fun, materials and clean up! REQUIREMENTS

• Registration deadline is the Friday prior to each class.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult or someone age 16+.
• Please wear or bring a paint friendly shirt.

THEMES PER DAY

• July 6th: Dots Projects: Drop Watercolor Art, Dot Flowers, Dotted Names and Paper Plate Dot Fish
• July 13th: Animals & Insects Projects: Bowtie Butterflies, Hand Jellyfish, Micky Mouse Creation, Stamped Lion
• July 20th: Shaving Cream Projects: Shaving Cream Tie Dye, 3D Shaving Cream Masterpiece, Puffy Paint "Ice Cream", Puffy Moons
• July 27th: Toy Story Projects: Forky Project, Alien Plate Art, Hand Forkys Art, Sheriff Woody Badges

Dickinson Parks and Recreation along with the Optimist Club gives children the opportunity to have a structured fun filled morning at the park. Weekly themes and activities are planned by the staff providing for fun times all summer long. Enjoy free time on the play equipment, crafts, songs, and games are all part of this supervised Play Park program. Children must bring a water bottle and snack. Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing adaptable for weather is required. 2026 SESSIONS

• Session 3 - July 6-16 | Theme is Jungle Safari & Deep Sea Dive
• Session 4 - July 20-30 | Them is Dino Dig & Superheroes

REQUIREMENTS

• Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior to each session.
• Children must bring a water bottle and snack each day.
• Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing (adaptable to weather) are required.
• Must be age 4 by end of session date.