Tuesdays & Thursdays
October 1st - October 24th
“Tone & Thrive” with Newton Recreation Commission is a dynamic fitness session designed to sculpt and define your physique. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, expect to challenge yourself and leave feeling stronger, leaner, and more empowered after completing all six invigorating workouts. Join us to redefine your fitness journey and unleash your inner strength with “Tone & Thrive.”
Fee: $17 with t-shirt
Ages: 12 and up
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 30th
Notes: E-mails will be sent out with a YouTube link for your workout videos. 2 videos will be sent out weekly.
Minimum Enrollment: 5
Tuesdays, October 1st - 15th
Our gymnasium will be reserved for toddlers to come play with parents on a few mornings in October! This is an open and unstructured play time for parents and their toddlers, NRC staff will not provide any instruction. Obstacle courses, tumbling mats, blocks, balls, and more will be set up each day TOT TIME is offered. Parents must interact with and be responsible for their own children.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $3 per toddler (Parent/Guardian Free)
Ages: 18 months - 4 years
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Tuesday, October 8th
Boys and girls of all ages involved in scouting can swim for $0.75 by showing proof of membership.
Leaders swim for free!
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $0.75 **Leaders swim for free
Location: NRC Center Pool
Wednesday, October 9th - Pumpkin Patch Collage
Join Connie Rhodes and Barbara Gabel for a fun, interactive acrylic painting class. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the joy of painting in a supportive and fun environment. Perfect for all skill levels!
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $25
Ages: 10 years - 16 years
Instructor: Connie Rhodes & Barbara Gabel
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 6th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: All supplies are included.
Friday, October 11th
Safe Sitter Essentials is a 1-day class designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR (certifications are not given in first aid/CPR).
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $50
Ages: 6th - 8th Graders
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 26th
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 8
Note: **Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.**
Tuesday, October 22nd
Park your broom at the door, come on in and create something spook-tacular! You and your child will conjure up crafts to make
your house boo-tiful. Plan to get messy with paint, glue, and more.
Time: 10:00 AM (Class is 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $15
Ages: 2 years - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Thursday, October 24th - Rooster
Connie Rhodes and Barbara Gabel invite you to the world of artistic fun! This is a fun interactive class that will have your imagination running wild.
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $30
Ages: 16 years and up
Instructor: Connie Rhodes & Barbara Gabel
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 20th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: All supplies are included.
Session II: Fridays, October 25th - November 15th
Every second of every day an older adult falls in the United States according to the CDC. This unfortunate statistic makes falling the leading cause of injury and injury related death in this age group. The good news is we can take steps to improve our stability to help avoid falls. Building Better Balance is a dynamic 45 minute standing class designed to decrease the risk of falls with focus on improving balance and lower body strength. Participants will be able to identify fall risks and move more intentionally.
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Fee: $20
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Instructor: Becky Butcher
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 23rd
Wednesday, November 13
We are excited to offer childcare with the new USD #373 once-a-month early release days. All early release childcare will be located at Slate Creek Elementary School. **Parents must pre-register for childcare on Early Release School Days.
How to Register: Call (316) 283-7330 to register.
Registration Deadline: Registration will open Wednesday, October 30th and will close Wednesday, November 6th.
Capacity: We can accommodate up to 40 participants on Early Release School Days.
Wednesday, October 30th
Grab your flashlights, load up the kids and head to Fischer Field where there will be thousands of pieces of candy scattered on the field. We will divide the kids into age groups for the children’s candy scramble and will have prizes for our costume contest winners in three age groups: Child I (9-12 years), Child II (5-8 years), and Tot (4 and under).
Time: 7:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Ages: up to 12 years old
Location: Fischer Field in Athletic Park
Note: Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 18 and over. Bring a flashlight and wear your costume!
Thursday, October 31st
Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration! Enjoy exciting games, a refreshing swim, a delicious pizza lunch, and get creative by making your own edible Monster Munch Bouquet. It’s a frightfully fun day you won’t want to miss!
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $35
Ages: 7 years - 12 years
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 24th
Minimum Enrollment: 10 Maximum Enrollment: 15
Note: Pizza lunch is provided. Children must be comfortable in the water and be able to reasonably follow verbal instructions with little help.
