What's Happening at the Recreation Center?
Where did the time go? Recreation staff is asking themselves the same question as you are most certainly. It's been a busy summer full of exciting programs and events once again! This summer we've been so excited about the turn out for our many new and innovative offerings as well as the tried and true events such as the Runner's Stampede and Summer Sprint Tri. For race results, click Runner's Stampede 5K Walk, Runner's Stampede 5K Run, Runner's Stampede 10K Run or Summer Sprint Triathlon.
There's still plenty of time to get in on a new fitness class, sign the kids up for some great activities, and generally enjoy all the Recreation Department has to offer. Check out our current Recreation Times for a detailed list of aquatic, fitness and recreation programs for participants of all ages here. A registration form also is available to download in order to save you time during the registration process. Fill out the form with your pertinent information, print and make sure all signatures are filled in correctly before bringing it along with payment to the Recreation Center to enroll in classes or activities of your choice.
The City is thankful for the interest program participants show in our ever-expanding list of activities. It is also important to note that many of the programs offered are only available through the generous volunteers who give of their time to assist with the activities. We extend a great big THANK YOU to the community for all their support and generosity.
For additional information on any fitness or recreation programs, you may contact Recreation staff at 307.587.0400 or email the Recreation Supervisor.
After School and Summer Day Camp Programs
The City of Cody has offered quality after school care for the past 15 years in addition to summer day camp programming to meet the needs of our community's busy families.
ASAP - After School Activities Program
The City of Cody's After School Activities Program (ASAP) has been providing innovative programming for working families for more than a decade. Each program day our highly qualified staff (all college-age or older!) use music, color and movement to encourage positive student:adult interaction, involvement, learning, and retention. These methods help us bring more joy to teaching and learning with ever-increasing "Aha!" moments of discovery.
Our program
structure
helps staff present content in a way that engages and energizes
students and integrates life skills with learning,
resulting
in students who are effective, lifelong learners responsible for
their own education. Each afternoon students enjoy a nutritious snack;
free time outside on the playground or indoors in the gym depending on
weather conditions; group activities; wacktivities ranging from math
and science experiments, arts and crafts, cooking and more; and HomeFUN
tutoring (available Monday through Thursday) before we all work
together to clean up our program space and close out our day.
ASAP
is
structured
for students in Kindergarten through 6th grades and runs throughout the
school year operating
Monday through Friday.
Hours of operation are
from school dismissal until 6 p.m. The program is housed Monday through
Thursday in the science lab at Eastside Elementary School. Fridays,
following more extensive group projects at Eastside, we travel together
to the Recreation Center where students are able to swim, play in the
gyms and take part
in a variety of
recreation programs.
All
fees must be paid at the Recreation Center front desk in
advance of attendance.
ASAP is a registered childcare provider with the Department of Family
Services and these contracts are accepted for payment of fees if needed.
ASAP begins the first day of school. For more information or to register your child for
ASAP please contact staff members at 307.250.8362 or email ASAP staff. You may also
download and fill out a registration
packet and current brochure
for more details on this innovative after school program. Parents can also download monthly calendars to keep track of their children's attendance at ASAP and help staff track which students are expected each day. Thank you for taking the time to fill out and return these calendars on a timely basis.
ASAP Fees:
- Regular Days (Monday - Thursday; 3:20 to 6 p.m.) :: $6/first child :: $5/each additional child
- Friday Early Dismissal Days (1:40 to 6 p.m.) :: $10/first child :: $8/each additional child
The City of Cody summer day camps offer students who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grades
an
action-packed, fun-filled day of activities. We offer three
grade-specific camps to better serve our families: DISCOVERERZ is
geared for children who have completed Kindergarten and 1st grades; EXPLORERZ
welcomes youth who have finished 2nd and 3rd grades; and ADVENTURERZ
engages tweens who've completed 4th through 6th grades. Each summer, camps focus on different
weekly themes based on an overall theme such as Around the World,
the Wild West, or Everybody Loves a Circus. This past summer's
theme was the WONDERS OF WYOMING. At camp, we incorporate local
and
regional field trips, arts and crafts, sports
and recreation opportunities, guest speakers, and a variety of other
high-energy, interactive activities. These camps are based out of the
Recreation Center although much of our day is spent "On the Move" in the
community at our many parks and other attractions.
Day camp
hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cost of the
program is quite affordable compared with other options in our community, and flexible daily, weekly
or monthly scheduling is available. Plus, as a registered childcare
provider with the Department of Family Services, these contracts are
accepted for payment of day camp fees if needed. Kidz on the Move begins
at the end of the school year, providing fun and enrichment for nine
weeks throughout summer break.
Staff invites families who participated in Kidz on the Move during summer 2010 to complete and submit an evaluation of our programs. Please download an evaluation here and email your responses to ASAP staff. We thank you for your time and support!
Fitness and Wellness Programs
There is a wide array of fitness amenities available to the local community at the Paul Stock Aquatic and
We
offer a variety of user-friendly options for class participants to take and pay
for classes, including registering and paying for a full six-week session or
paying per class on a drop-in basis. Participants are able to drop in to a
class provided there is space available.
Fitness
classes run the gamut from long-time favorites such as Total Workout, Power
Yoga, Cycle Challenge and Golden Strutters, as well as new and exciting
additions like DRILL Boot Camp, BOSU Core, Body Revolution and more. Most of our fitness classes are geared to adults 16 years and older, including many selections specifically for senior citizens. Come try your first class FREE today!
A full schedule of classes and descriptions are listed in the current Recreation
Times available for download on this website.
Tanita Body Compostition Analyzer
In
addition to fitness amenities and classes, the City of
Please email the Fitness Coordinator or contact her at 307.587.0400 for more details on any of our programs or to schedule a fitness appointment.
Fitness & Wellness ServicesWest Park Hospital and the Recreation Center are pleased to offer skilled intervention by physical therapists and trained professionals to help you reach your fitness goals in the areas of strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training through testing and program development. Services also include testing for Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and caloric needs as well as VO2-based fitness testing to help determine your most effective training zones for your fitness and weight goals.
For more information, including pricing and appointment availability, please call the fitness coordinator at 307.587.0400.
Cody Senior Center Programs
The City of Cody is proud to partner with the Cody Senior Center to provide programming for active older adults at the Senior Center FREE of charge. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 307.587.6221.
Classes offered at the Senior Center include the following:
Seniorize: Mondays & Wednesdays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Senior Strength: Mondays from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Chi Gong: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Youth Activities and Adult League Information
The City of Cody offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for participants of all ages. Youth activities range from jewelry making, bike rodeos, dodgeball tournaments and lacrosse clinics to soccer and basketball programs for school-age children. Other youth-focused programs and special activities sponsored through the Parks and Recreation Department include hunter safety (taught by Wyoming Game and Fish volunteers), the annual Halloween carnival and other seasonal specialties, as well as a slew of toddler-specific programs like Tumblin' Tots, 10 Fingers, 10 Toes, and Just Doh It!
Recreation staff also provide a variety of league play for adults older than 18 years of age and/or graduated from high school. Popular league play includes co-ed and women's volleyball, racquetball, church league and men's 3 on 3 basketball, and men's and co-ed softball. Other options offered from time to time include men's one-hand touch football or women's powder puff flag football, kick ball, dodgeball, and more! Team and individual fees vary for league play and most leagues require a manager's meeting before play begins. Click here to download and print a sports roster form. Return the completed form to the Recreation Coordinator at the Paul Stock Aquatics and Recreation Center (1402 Heart Mountain Street) by the appropriate deadline.
For a complete list of available youth and adult programs, download the current Recreation Times. Contact the Recreation Supervisor for more information or call the Recreation staff at 307.587.0400 today!
REC CENTER GYM SCHEDULES
Badminton - Maroon Gym: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday :: 9 to 10 a.m.
Pickleball - Maroon Gym: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday :: 7 to 9 a.m.
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