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Come hang out with us!EN ESPAÑOL AL OTRO LADO • WILDERNESS CAMPS • STRIDE $5 5k RUN/WALK SERIES • PLUS A LOT MORE!

Brought to you by the City of Salem, Recreation Services

555 Liberty Street SE, Room 325, Salem, Oregon 97301-3513

Phone: 503-588-6261 • Fax 503-588-6025 • www.cityofs2a0l1e6mS.unmemt er Recreation Guide – Page 1

YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMS

All Comer Track & Field Meets Bring the family down for an evening of

friendly competition at one of our All Comer Track & Field Meets and watch as your child participates in one or more events.
Everybody gets a ribbon! Qualified Salem residents are eligible for a 50-percent fee waiver for All Comer Track & Field Meets.
Age Range: 13 & Under
Cost: $4/event or $15/participant for the entire meet
Date & Location: Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, South Salem High School Track

Registration on-site, on the evening of the meet, 5:00-6:45 p.m.
Field Events begin at 5:45 p.m.
Running Events begin at 7:00 p.m.

Age Division & Event

4 & Under Coed 50 m 100 m Softball Long
5–6 Coed Throw Jump
7–8 Boy/Girl
9–10 Boy/Girl 50 m 100 m 200 m 400 m Softball Long
11–13 Boy/Girl Throw Jump

50 m 100 m 200 m 400 m 1500 m Softball Long High
Throw Jump Jump
High
100 m 200 m 400 m 1500 m Shot Put Long Jump
Jump High
Jump
100 m 200 m 400 m 1500 m Shot Put Long
Jump

Summer Parks Program Day Camps Sign up for a summer full of outdoor play! Each week boasts

a theme for activities, games, and crafts. Most importantly, participants will enjoy afternoons playing outside, in a supervised, positive environment.
Qualified Salem residents are eligible for a 100-percent fee waiver for Summer Parks Program Day Camps.

PLEASE NOTE, Camps are held at the following locations: THEME AGES DATE TIME DAYS FEE
Englewood Park/School, Highland Park/School,
Sumpter Park/School, Wendy Kroger Park Spirit Week 5–12 Jun 27–30 Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Thu $38
Time Traveler Week 5–12 Jul 4–7 Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Thu $38
Science Week 5–12 Jul 11–14 Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Thu $38
Talent Week 5–12 Jul 18–21 Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Thu $38
Wild Animals Week 5–12 Jul 25–28 Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Thu $38
International Week 5–12 Aug 1–4 Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Thu $38
Olympics Week 5–12 Aug 8–11 Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Thu $38
Carnival Week 5–12 Aug 15–18 Noon–4 p.m. Mon–Thu $38

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Sports Camps An introduction to baseball, basketball, soccer, and softball. Participants will work on a new skill each day,

participate in fun skill-building activities, and end each day in a scrimmage. These camps are great for athletes looking to try a new sport and for those
looking to improve their basic skills. Qualified Salem residents are eligible for a 50-percent fee waiver for Sports Camps.

PROGRAM AGES DATES TIMES DAYS LOCATION FEE

Baseball 8–12 Aug 8–12 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Mon–Fri Phillips’Field, Bush Park $48
Basketball 5–7 Jul 25–29 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Highland Elementary $42
Basketball 5–7 Aug 1–5 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Liberty Elementary $42
Basketball 5–7 Aug 15–19 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Harritt Elementary $42
Basketball 8–10 Jul 25–29 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Highland Elementary $48
Basketball 8–10 Aug 1–5 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Liberty Elementary $48
Basketball 8–10 Aug 15–19 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Harritt Elementary $48
Mini Soccer 3–4 (w/adult) Jun 28–Jul 26 6:15–7:00 p.m. Tuesday Sumpter Elementary $38
Mini Soccer 3–4 (w/adult) Jun 28–Jul 26 6:15–7:00 p.m. Tuesday Geer Community Park $38
Mini Soccer 3–4 (w/adult) Jun 28–Jul 26 6:15–7:00 p.m. Tuesday River Road Park $38
Mini Soccer 5–7 Jun 28–Jul 26 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tuesday Sumpter Elementary $42
Mini Soccer 5–7 Jun 28–Jul 26 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tuesday Geer Community Park $42
Mini Soccer 5–7 Jun 28–Jul 26 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tuesday River Road Park $42
Soccer 5–7 Jun 27–Jul 1 9:00–10:30 a.m Mon–Fri Woodmansee Park $42
Soccer 5–7 Jul 11–15 9:00–10:30 a.m Mon–Fri Wallace Marine Park $42
Soccer 5–7 Aug 8–12 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri River Road Park $42
Soccer 8–10 Jun 27–Jul 1 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Woodmansee Park $48
Soccer 8–10 Jul 11–15 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Wallace Marine Park $48
Soccer 8–10 Aug 8–12 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri River Road Park $48
Softball 8–12 Jul 18–22 9:00–11:00 a.m. Mon–Fri Phillips’Field, Bush Park $48

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Tennis Programs Time to get our ROGY on! We have changed our tennis class ages and are adding in level-appropriate tennis

balls: Red, Orange, Green Dot, and Yellow. Each level will work on tennis strokes, player coordination, and playing tennis. Participants will play either
regulation matches or games with modified scoring. Qualified Salem residents are eligible for a 50-percent fee waiver for Tennis Programs.

PROGRAM AGES DATES TIMES DAYS LOCATION FEE

What is ROGY Tennis? Red 5–7 Jun 27–Jul 1 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $42
Red 5–7 Jul 4– 8 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $42
Red (36-foot court) is ideal for beginning Red 5–7 Jul 5–19 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tue & Thu Bush Park $42
tennis players. Red 5–7 Jul 11–15 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $42
Red 5–7 Jul 18–22 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $42
Orange (60-foot court) is suitable for both Red 5–7 Jul 25–29 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $42
beginning as well as intermediate level Red 5–7 Aug 1–5 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $42
players looking to practice skills on a smaller Red 5–7 Aug 2–16 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tue & Thu Bush Park $42
court size. Red 5–7 Aug 8–12 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $42
Red 5–7 Aug 15–19 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $42
Green Dot (standard 78-foot court) can be a Orange 8–10 Jun 27–Jul 1 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $42
good fit for either beginning or intermediate Orange 8–10 Jul 4– 8 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $42
players that want to experience playing on a Orange 8–10 Jul 5–19 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tue & Thu Bush Park $42
full-size tennis court. Orange 8–10 Jul 11–15 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $42
Orange 8–10 Jul 18–22 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $42
Yellow (standard 78-foot court) is perfect for Orange 8–10 Jul 25–29 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $42
intermediate and above level players with Orange 8–10 Aug 1–5 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $42
previous tennis experience. Orange 8–10 Aug 2–16 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tue & Thu Bush Park $42
Orange 8–10 Aug 8–12 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $42
Orange 8–10 Aug 15–19 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $42
Green Dot 11–13 Jun 27–Jul 1 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $48
Green Dot 11–13 Jul 4–8 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $48
Green Dot 11–13 Jul 11–15 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $48
Green Dot 11–13 Jul 18–22 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $48
Green Dot 11–13 Jul 25–29 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $48
Green Dot 11–13 Aug 1–5 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $48
Green Dot 11–13 Aug 8–12 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $48
Green Dot 11–13 Aug 15–19 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $48
Yellow 14–17 Jun 27–Jul 1 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $48
Yellow 14–17 Jul 4–8 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $48
Yellow 14–17 Jul 11–15 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $48
Yellow 14–17 Jul 18–22 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $48
Yellow 14–17 Jul 25–29 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $48
Yellow 14–17 Aug 1–5 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park $48
Yellow 14–17 Aug 8–12 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Bush Park $48
Yellow 14–17 Aug 15–19 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mon–Fri Orchard Heights Park
$48

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Partnership Programs

PROGRAM AGES DATES TIMES DAYS LOCATION FEE JORDAN KENT

Jordan Kent Skill Camp 6–12 Jul 11–14 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Mon–Thur McNary High School $120 SKILL CAMP
Jordan Kent Skill Camp 6–12 Jul 11–14 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Mon–Thu McNary High School $160
KLS Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer 2–31/2 Jul 9–Aug 20 9:00–9:30 a.m. Saturday Woodmansee Park $82 Our signature camp experience where campers
KLS Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer 2–31/2 Sep 10–Oct 15 9:00–9:30 a.m. Saturday Woodmansee Park $73 will participate in either football, basketball, or
KLS Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer 2–31/2 Jul 9–Aug 20 4:30–5:00 p.m. Saturday River Road Park $82 soccer! Campers will learn fundamental skills for
KLS Mommy/Daddy & Me Soccer 2–31/2 Sep 10–Oct 15 4:30–5:00 p.m. Saturday River Road Park $73 their sports, participate in agility training, and
KLS Tot/Pre Soccer 31/2–5 Jul 9–Aug 20 9:40–10:15 a.m. Saturday Woodmansee Park $82 play plenty of exciting games. Also included are
KLS Tot/Pre Soccer 31/2–5 Sep 10–Oct 15 9:40–10:15 a.m. Saturday Woodmansee Park $73 a t-shirt, nutrition education, and a daily life skill
KLS Tot/Pre Soccer 31/2–5 Jul 9–Aug 20 3:45–4:20 p.m. Saturday River Road Park $82 lesson. This is sure to be one of your camper’s
KLS Tot/Pre Soccer 31/2–5 Sep 10–Oct 15 3:45–4:20 p.m. Saturday River Road Park $73 most memorable weeks of summer! Register
KLS Soccer 1 5–6 Jul 9–Aug 20 10:15–11:00 a.m. Saturday Woodmansee Park $82 online at www.jordankentcamps.com
KLS Soccer 1 5–6 Sep 10–Oct 15 10:15–11:00 a.m. Saturday Woodmansee Park $73
KLS Soccer 1 5–6 Jul 9–Aug 20 3:00–3:45 p.m. Saturday River Road Park $82 KIDZ LOVE
KLS Soccer 1 5–6 Sep 10–Oct 15 3:00–3:45 p.m. Saturday River Road Park $73
KLS Soccer 2 7–10 Jul 9–Aug 20 11:00–11:45 a.m. Saturday Woodmansee Park $82 SOCCER
KLS Soccer 2 7–10 Sep 10–Oct 15 11:00–11:45 a.m. Saturday Woodmansee Park $73
U.K. Classic Half Day Camp 4–14 Aug 1–5 9:00 a.m.–Noon Mon–Fri River Road Park $99 Since 1979, Kidz Love Soccer (KLS) has been
U.K. Classic Half Day Camp 4–14 Aug 22–26 9:00 a.m.–Noon Mon–Fri Wallace Marine Park $99 dedicated to teaching children the world’s most
U.K. Classic Full Day Camp 7–14 Aug 1–5 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Mon–Fri River Road Park $156 popular sport within a nurturing, recreational
U.K. Classic Full Day Camp 7–14 Aug 22–26 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Mon–Fri Wallace Marine Park $156 environment. A typical session experience
includes age-appropriate activities such as skill
demonstrations, fun games, and instructional
scrimmages. Kidz Love Soccer…”Where the
score is always FUN to FUN!”TM Register in
person at the City of Salem Public Works office or
online at www.kidzlovesoccer.com

U.K.

ISNOTECRCNAETRIONAL

Taught by coaches from the United Kingdom,
these camps foster a love for the game of
soccer while developing a player’s technical
and tactical skills, with knowledge of
attacking and defending principals, and
improving their decision making skills.
Register online at www.uksocca.com

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SKYHAWKS PROGRAM AGES DATES TIMES DAYS LOCATION FEE

CAMPS Baseball 7–12 Jul 25–28 9:00 a.m.–Noon Mon–Thu Phillips’Field, Bush Park $95
Cheerleading 7–12 Jul 18–21 9:00 a.m.–Noon Mon–Thu Morningside Elementary School $95
We are proud to partner with Skyhawks to offer Lacrosse 7–12 Jul 5–8 9:00 a.m.–Noon Tue–Fri River Road Park $115
multiple camps this summer! All participants need Mini Hawk 4–6 Jun 20–23 9:00 a.m.–Noon Mon–Thu Kalapuya Elementary School $95
to wear appropriate athletic shoes, plus bring a Multi-Sport 7–12 Jun 20–23 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Mon–Thu Kalapuya Elementary School $125
water bottle and snack. A shirt is included in the Track & Field 7–12 Jun 27–30 9:00 a.m.–Noon Mon–Thu West Salem High School Track $95
price of the camp. Register online at Volleyball 7–12 Aug 15–18 9:00 a.m.–Noon Mon–Thu Crossler Middle School $95
www.skyhawks.com. Bigfoot Survivor Camp 6–9 Jun 20–24 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Mon–Fri Minto-Brown Island Park Shelter $215
Zombie Survivor Camp 9–13 Jul 5–8 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Tue–Fri Minto-Brown Island Park Shelter $245
BASEBALL Fish Hunters Camp 8–12 Jun 27–Jul 1 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Mon–Fri Cascades Gateway Park $225

Work on the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing,
hitting, and base running in a fun, positive environment.

CHEERLEADING

Skyhawks Cheerleading teaches the essential skills to lead
crowds and support the home team!

LACROSSE

Learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling,
passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking
environment. Lacrosse gear provided by Skyhawks.

MINI-HAWK®

(SOCCER, BASKETBALL, AND BASEBALL)
Skyhawks Mini-Hawk program is tailored to your child’s
age and skill level. The Mini-Hawk® program gives children
ages 4–6 a fun and positive first step into athletics.

MULTI-SPORT

(SOCCER, BASKETBALL, AND BASEBALL)
Skyhawks Multi-sport program is tailored to your child’s
age and skill level. Children learn the rules and essential
skills of each sport, including respect and teamwork.

TRACK & FIELD

Skyhawks Track & Field combines technical development
with the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper
stretching, and cool-down techniques.

VOLLEYBALL

All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and
exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and
serving. This program is designed for beginning and
intermediate players.

WILDERNESS CAMPS
Dan Coyle started Coyle Outside in 2010 after working with At-Risk Teens in the Wilderness for 12 years. He is proficient and experienced as an instructor of
primitive skills, whitewater kayaking, climbing, canyoneering, surfing, mountain biking, and backcountry travel in all seasons. His passion is facilitating the
connection of youth with nature.

Bigfoot Survivor Camp

An exciting adventure experimenting with nature! Taught by instructors with a background
in survival and primitive skills, campers will work in teams to solve problems such as how to
stay warm and dry in bad weather. They will also learn basic fire building skills, simple traps,
and various ways to make rope. This class is a precursor to the Zombie Survivor Camp.

Zombie Survivor Camp

This course builds on the beginner class and takes nature exploration to a whole new level!
Campers use increasingly complicated scenarios such as being lost, accidents in remote
places, and dealing with natural disasters. Campers develop real survival, disaster response,
and primitive skills. Emphasizes the development of teamwork, leadership, and decision
making skills as necessary to performing well when resources are few. Bring lunch, snacks,
shoes, and clothes to move around in and possibly get wet.

Fish Hunters Camp

Spend the week learning various fishing techniques! Learn how to cast and set up a rod.
Learn primitive fishing techniques including various fish traps and trot lines. Bring snacks,
wear shoes, and clothes appropriate for getting wet.

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FREE MOVIES IN RIVERFRONT PARK HOW TO REGISTER

July 9 July 16 July 30 August 6 August 27 Registration is on a first-come, first-served
Goosebumps, PG The Muppets The Lorax, PG Inside Out, PG Star Wars: The Force basis. Early registration is encouraged, and
registration is finalized once fees are paid in full.
Movie, PG Awakens, PG-13 Program registrations are accepted Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m.–5p.m., in the City of
Join us this summer for outdoor movies in the Riverfront Park Amphitheater! Movies begin at dusk in the Salem Public Works Department. We are located
south end of the park. Don’t forget to bring your blankets, low-back chairs, snacks, and non-alcoholic at 555 Liberty St SE, third floor, Room 325.
drinks. We are open during the lunch hour.
While these movies are free to the public, there is a cost for showing the movie. To help ensure we are able to
continue providing this fun, family-friendly event in the future, we ask you to consider making a donation FEE WAIVERS
upon arrival.
The City of Salem provides programs taught by
Volunteers are needed at each showing. Contact Tibby Larson at 503-589-2197 or [email protected]. City Recreation Leaders and programs through
contractors. City of Salem programs offer fee
PARKS SPRAY waivers to qualified City of Salem residents. To
FOUNTAINS receive a fee waiver, the parent/guardian must
live within Salem city limits and provide proof
of one of the following: The Oregon Trail Card,
Oregon Health Plan, WIC Card, or a Letter of
Free/Reduced Lunch Program.
If you would like more information about
recreation scholarships and fee waivers, please
call us at 503-588-6261.

Wet, free fun! As the temperatures CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
rise, come cool off and play in one
of our spray fountains open all The City of Salem reserves the right to cancel
summer beginning June 17. programs when minimum enrollment is not
10 a.m.–8 p.m. River Road and met. Full refunds are issued when programs
Riverfront parks are canceled. Refunds requested before the first
12–8 p.m. Englewood, Fairmount, day of the program will be reimbursed half the
Northgate, Wes Bennett, and West registration fee. Refunds requested after the first
Salem parks day of programs will not be granted.
Comments, questions or concerns Please Note: We strive to provide the most
about the spray fountains? Call us accurate information possible. Some details
at 503-588-6336. may have changed after this document went to
print. Activities, program fees, and refund policies
Join us starting this spring listed in this program are contingent upon
for a monthly, affordable, approval of the City of Salem FY 2016-17 budget
family event! Events begin and City Council approval. Changes to the 2016
at 9 a.m. Saturday mornings. Recreation Guide are updated and posted on our
website: www.cityofsalem.net/recreation
$5 5k Series:
ACCOMMODATIONS
• May 14, Bush’s Pasture Park
• June 18, Riverfront and Wallace Marine parks Special accommodations are available, upon
• July 23, Minto-Brown Island Park request, for persons with disabilities or those
• August 20, Bush’s Pasture Park needing sign language interpretations, or
• September 10, Riverfront and Wallace Marine parks languages other than English. To request
accommodations or services, please call
$10 10k (New!): 503-588-6261 at least three business days in
advance.
• October 8, Minto-Brown Island Park If you need help understanding this information,
please call 503-588-6261.
To register ahead of time, visit our office. Registration will
also be accepted on the day of the race from 8:15-8:45 a.m. 2016 Summer Recreation Guide – Page 7
Bibs are available for pick up when registering and on race
day. Strollers and dogs (on a leash) are welcome to join us;
we just ask that you start in the back of the group.

Softball & Kickball programs offered at
Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex.

Adult Leagues - There are over 100 teams playing in the adult softball and kickball leagues.
Free Agent List - Individuals looking for a team can join the Free Agent List on our website at
www.softballcityusa.com.
Tournaments - Every weekend through September, an Amateur Softball Association (ASA) or
United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) softball tournament is scheduled.
Softball and Kickball - Registration is open for summer and fall leagues.
Come celebrate our 30th Anniversary at Wallace Marine Park.

Los Programas de Softbol y Kickball
se ofrecen en el Wallace Marine Park
Sports Complex.

Ligas de adultos - Hay más de 100 equipos jugando en las ligas de adulto softbol y kickball.
Lista de jugadores independientes - Las personas buscando por un equipo pueden unirse a la lista
de Jugadores Independientes en nuestro sitio web en www.softballcityusa.com.
Torneos - Un torneo de softbol de una Asociación de Softbol Amateur (ASA) o de una Asociación
de Deportes Especializada de EEUU (USSSA) está programado cada fin de semana hasta el fin de
septiembre.
Softbol y Kickball - Las inscripciones están abiertas para las ligas del verano y del otoño.
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