Featured Programs

 
Featured Programs - Fall 2026
 
5th/6th Grade Dance

Friday, August 21st - Back to School

Are you ready to dance? Grab all of your friends and come on down to the Rec Center for an evening of fun! All students attending must follow the USD 373 dress code and NRC rules. No black hard-soled shoes are allowed in the gym.
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $6
Ages: 5th/6th graders ONLY
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Note:
USD 373 dress code enforced. Concessions will be available. **We are looking for Parent Volunteer Chaperones. Please contact Candice Egizi-Sifuentez at 
(316) 283-7330 or cegizi@newtonrec.org if you are interested in being a Chaperone.

Squeaky Soles - Running Club

Tuesdays & Thursdays
September 8th - October 15th

Join us for our exciting Squeaky Soles Running Club, meeting twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Tuesdays, we engage in energetic running games designed for enjoyment and fitness. Thursdays are dedicated to setting personal running goals and completing laps, with incentives provided for achieving milestones. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enhance 
running skills in a supportive and motivating environment. 
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $69 (lap incentives, snack, t-shirt & water bottle included in fee)
Ages: 3rd - 6th Grade
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez 
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 1st
Minimum Enrollment: 8   Maximum Enrollment: 15
Note: Required parent meeting immediately following practice at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8th.

SafeSitter

Friday, October 9th

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
(First Aid certification is not included with this course.)
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $50
Ages: 6th - 8th Graders
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 24th
Minimum Enrollment: 5  Maximum Enrollment: 8
Note: **Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.**