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2010 Get Active

A summer-long activity program for KIDS.  Earn points for prizes by joining in group events or on your own by biking, walking, bird watching, taking photos or golfing.  The more points you earn, the more prizes!

For more information, call the Greenway office at 509-453-8280.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult.   Registration forms & waivers will be provided at events.

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Group Events
May 2010
1

Family Field Day:
Saturday, 1-4 pm, at Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway. FREE EVENT. Try 20 fun activities & improve your nutrition IQ. Hosted by CWU Dietetic Interns, FitKids USA, & Yakima Greenway.

8

Kids’ Fish-In:
Saturday, 9 am- 2 pm, at Sarg Hubbard Park & Reflection Pond at the Yakima Greenway. $5.00 COST per kid. Ages 5-14. Fishing rods & reels provided. Learn about fishing & catch a trout! Hosted by Go Play Outside Alliance of WA. Register at www.gopaw.org or www.yakimagreenway.org or 453-8280 by 4/30.

15

Hikin’ Around:
Saturday, 9 am, at Cowiche Canyon. FREE EVENT. 2 hour guided hike starts at Weikel Rd. parking lot. Bring hiking shoes & water. Hosted by Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. Contact www.cowichecanyon.org for info. Must pre-register at 453-8280 by 5/12.

21

Kids Fun Run/Walk:
Friday, Registration begins at 5 pm, run/walk at 6 pm., at Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway. FREE EVENT. Join others in this fast-paced event over 1.2 miles of the Greenway pathway. Hosted by the Hard Core Runners Club. Visit www.HCRunners. org. Must pre-register by calling the Greenway office at 453-8280 by 5/19.

23

Golfin’ Around:
Sunday, 1 pm, at Fisher Park Golf Course. FREE EVENT. Learn to golf & have fun. Equipment provided. Ages 5-14. Hosted by The First Tee of Yakima & Yakima Parks & Recreation. May have multiple sessions. Must pre-register by 5/17. Go to www.thefirstteeyakima.org for registration forms or call 949-6349.

June 2010
5

Gap2Gap:
Saturday, 7 am-2 pm, at Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway. FEE REQUIRED. Relay race for ages 6 to 86. Hosted by Yakima Greenway. Must pre-register at www.yakimagreenway.org/g2g or call 453-8280.

6

YCTA Tennis Free-4-All:
Sunday, 1-3 pm, at Kissel Park. Registration at 12:30 pm. FREE EVENT. Ages 5 & up. Quickstart session for ages 5-10. Learn how to play tennis or improve your game. Contact erobbins@ycta.info. Hosted by Yakima Community Tennis Association.

12

Kiddin’ Around in the Garden:
Saturday, 10 am-2 pm, United Christian Church, in Terrace Heights. FREE EVENT. Learn how to grow your own food! Take home a veggie plant! Hosted by Rev it Up!& United Christian Church.

19

Junior Boot Camp:
Saturday, 1:00 pm, Naches Ave. next to YMCA. FREE EVENT. Cardio, strength & flexibility exercises outdoors. Hosted by Yakima Family YMCA. Must pre-register at 972-5276 by 6/16.

25

Power Walkin’ 4 Kids:
Friday, 9-10 am, at Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway. FREE EVENT. A guided walk with jumping, running, & laughing along the way! Hosted by Yakima Greenway. Call 453-8280.

July 2010
10

Snappin’ Around:
Saturday, 6-8 pm, at Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway. FREE EVENT. Learn to use a digital camera. Limited cameras available or bring your own. Hosted by the Yakima Greenway. Must preregister at 453-8280 by 7/9

17

Splashin’ Around:
Saturday, 1-4 pm, at Franklin Pool. FREE EVENT. Make a big splash or go down the water slide. Multiple sessions. Hosted by Yakima Parks & Recreation. For info call 576-6348 or Franklin Pool at 575-6035.

24

Kiddin’ Around in the Garden:
Saturday, United Christian Church, in Terrace Heights. FREE EVENT. Learn how to grow your own food! Take home a veggie plant! Hosted by Rev it Up!& United Christian Church.

August 2010
1

Kickin’ Around:
Sunday, 1-4 pm, at Chesterley Park. FREE EVENT. Ages 6-14. Learn the game of soccer & practice basic skills. Hosted by Yakima Parks & Recreation. Must pre-register at 575-6020 by 7/23.

7

Martial Arts Night & Movie:
Saturday, 7:30 -10 pm, at Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway. FREE EVENT. Learn basic self-defense moves from Sensei Ernie Brennecke. Stay & watch a martial arts action movie! Hosted by Pro-ACTION Family Martial Arts, Yakima Parks & Recreation & the Yakima Greenway.

14

Power Walkin’ 4 Kids:
Saturday, 9-10 am at Sarg Hubbard Park at the Yakima Greenway. FREE EVENT. A guided walk with jumping, running, & laughing along the way! Hosted by Yakima Greenway. Call 453-8280.

21

Bears Baseball Skills Clinic:
Saturday, 11 am-1 pm, Yakima County Stadium. FREE EVENT. Learn how to hit & catch the ball by the Bears staff & players. Equipment provided. Hosted by Yakima Bears Baseball. Must pre-register at 453-8280 by 8/11.

28 & 29

Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney:
Sat & Sun., Yakima Ave. FEE REQUIRED. Take team shirt to Greenway office for points. Go to www.hotshots3on3.com for info on divisions & times or call event hosts: Parks & Recreation at 575-6020 or Yakima Valley Sports Commission at 575-3010.


Individual Activities

Birdin’ Around: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Guided bird walks along the Yakima Greenway or Cowiche Canyon. FREE ACTIVITY. Check schedule at www.yakimaaudubon.org.

Techin’ & Trekkin’: Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm: FREE ACTIVITY. Check out a GPS & record your mileage as you bike or walk the Greenway. Call the Greenway, 453-8280, to reserve a GPS.

Photo Scavenger Hunt: Use your digital camera or check one out (Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm, Greenway office) to snap photos along the Greenway. FREE ACTIVITY. Call 453-8280 to reserve a camera & get the list of scavenger items.

Walkin’ the Dog: Dog walking hours are Mon-Fri, 11 am-3:30 pm & Sat 12 pm-3:30 pm. FREE ACTIVITY. Check out a dog & go for a walk for great exercise! Adult participation required. Hosted by Humane Society of Central WA. For information: call 457-6854.

Golfin’ Around: Golf 9 or 18 holes (not miniature). GREENS FEE REQUIRED. Turn in signed scorecard to the Greenway for points.


 
 
 

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