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Homeschool PE Homeschool P.E. is a great way to get your children active and develop social skills while having fun with their peers! The Nampa Rec Center offers a comprehensive Physical Education Program for home-schooled children. 4th Quarter: March 9- May 11 (No class March 23) Tuesdays K-3rd grade 10-10:45am 4th-6th grade 11-11:45am 7th-12th grade Noon-12:45pm* *6 children minimum Member $45/quarter Non-Member $50/quarter First child=Full price (each additional child in the family will receive a $5 class discount)

Horticulture Workshops The City of Nampa offers different horticulture workshops to help gardeners and homeowners develop a green thumb and keep their trees and plants healthy! All classes are free, but registration is encouraged. All classes are held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 6-8pm. Tree Pruning Techniques These tips and techniques will help you understand the importance of proper pruning cuts and teach you how to manage your trees for optimal health and beauty. March 11 Presenter: Adam Mancini City of Nampa Forester

Spring Flag Football Teams will play 6 games with a single elimination tournament to follow. Games will be played on the Centennial Elementary lawn and the League will start April 10. $270 by March 25 $305 by April 1 Players fees $10/Nampa Resident, $15/Non-Resident An informational meeting will be held March 11 at 6pm in the Senior Center.

Lock In for Kids Sponsored by Domino’s Pizza Stay locked in at the Nampa Rec Center all night and enjoy movies, swimming, games and a pizza party. Kids will enjoy movies, swimming, and games. Male and female supervisors will be with the children all night. Children should bring a sleeping bag, swim suit, towel and clothes to sleep in. Ages 6-12 March 12 7pm Friday-8am Saturday Nampa Rec Center Member $20, Non-Member $25

Cookie Decorating Decorating sugar cookies can be a tricky business! Using royal icing, you can learn how to make some fun holiday designs and serve up some smiles! All supplies provided. Participants will go home with at least 6 decorated cookies. Ages 12 and up March 13-St. Patrick’s Saturday 10am-11am Nampa Rec Center Member $15, Non-Member $18

American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification Meet the requirement to maintain your current certification. Participants will be refreshed in their lifesaving, CPR/AED, and first aid skills, and provided instruction in the most up-to-date skills and techniques. Red Cross no longer offers challenge courses. Must possess a current lifeguard manual for the first day of class, books are not provided. March 13 & 14 Saturday, Noon-6pm & Sunday 1-5pm Nampa Rec Center Member $50, Non-Member $75

Youth Dance Taught by instructors from Idaho rhythm & Dance Company at Nampa Recreation center Princess Dress up Dance Camp Dress up in our costumes and participate in activities. Dancing, tumbling, and playing a game may be included. Ages 3-7 March 13 3-4 pm Member $10, Non-Member $13.50

Bob Ross Style Painting Do you think it is possible for you to walk away with a painting that anyone would be proud to display on their wall? You CAN! All supplies included to complete a 12” x 16” painting in class. Instructor: Sherry Pence March 14 (landscape) 1-4pm Nampa Senior Center Member $65, Non-Member $75 Register by the Friday prior to class

Pickleball Lessons Pickleball is a combination of badminton, tennis and ping pong. It is played on a badminton size court using a whiffle ball and composite paddle. It is easy for beginners to learn and can develop into competitive play for experienced players. Gym shoes required. Class is for active older adults. March 16- April 6 Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm Nampa Rec Center Member $60, Non-Member $65 Instructors: Nick and Tami Leach

Horticulture Workshops The City of Nampa offers different horticulture workshops to help gardeners and homeowners develop a green thumb and keep their trees and plants healthy! All classes are free, but registration is encouraged. All classes are held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 6-8pm. Color in the Garden Adding color to your landscape with the use of various plants with colorful leaves, vibrant blooms and other visual appeal can take your property to a whole new level of “wow”! This workshop will help you find ways to add Color in Your Garden. March 18 Presenter: Ann Bates Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association

Splash N’ Dash We do the splashing… parents do the dashing! Parents enjoy a Friday evening with each other while we entertain your children in the pools! For 4 hours our certified lifeguard and lesson staff will be in the water actively supervising, playing water games and having a blast swimming around. Pick up can be any time before 9:45pm. Pre-registration is required. Ages 3-12 (children must be potty trained) March 19 5:45-9:45pm Nampa Rec Center Member $14, Non-Member $19

Soccer Tykes These youth soccer classes are designed to encourage a sense of empowerment and self confidence in kids using a variety of fun soccer enriched games. The skilled instructors will use their experience at collegiate and professional level to aid athletes in being ready to perform at their highest potential. Some parent participation during class will be required. March 20-May 8 9-9:50am (Ages 2-3) 10-10:50am (Ages 4-5) 11-11:50am (Ages 6-7) Saturdays Nampa Rec Center Member $69, Non-Member $79 Instructed by: Elite International Soccer

American Red Cross Babysitter Training In this one-day class learn information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents and guardians. Course includes handbook, Emergency Reference Guide and CD with fun activities and support resources. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Red Cross Babysitter Training. Please bring a sack lunch. Ages 11-15 March 20 9am-2pm Nampa Rec Center Member $55, Non-Member $65

W.S.I. Water Safety Instructor Course If you have a desire to become a swimming instructor this is the perfect class for you. This course demonstrates how to teach American Red Cross swimming lessons and set up lesson plans. Course prerequisites are 25 yards in the following 6 strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke. If you are unsure whether you can complete the prerequisites, sign up for a skills evaluation. Refund request must be made 4 business days before start of class. March 20-23 (11am-6pm) Nampa Rec Center Member $150, Non-Member $200

Youth Painting Let’s Paint! Be brave with that brush. It’s your world so let’s…paint it. Open to all skill levels. We will grow our confidence and learn we really can do it. But only if we’re brave. Are you brave? Great-Let’s paint. Please wear clothes that can handle some fun (get messy). Ages 5 & up March 20 1-3pm Nampa Rec Center Member $28, Non-Member $32 ($5 sibling discount) Instructor: Sarah Harwood

Co-ed Dodgeball Tournament Relive your middle school years, gather your pals, and compete to be the ultimate dodger. Teams can have up to 10 players on their roster. All games will be played by 6 players/team with at least 2 girls on the court. Each match will consist of 3 rounds lasting 10 minutes each. A single elimination tournament will follow pool play to determine seeding. March 20 7:30pm Nampa Recreation Center $35/team, Register by March 16

Spring Break Tennis Camp Come learn the basic concepts and strokes of the game quickly and easily in a fun, family-friendly, active & encouraging group environment. Classes will take place on multiple courts with instructors trained and provided by Idaho Tennis Association. Ages 6-14 March 22-26 10-11am Lions Park Tennis Courts (508 Davis Ave.) $35

Red Cross Lifeguard Training This course is designed for experienced swimmers ages 15 and older that want to become Red Cross Lifeguards. Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications are awarded upon successful completion of the course. Course prerequisites are: 300-yard swim using front crawl and breaststroke, retrieval of a 10-pound brick from 7ft of water and two minutes of treading water with no hands. If you are unsure whether you can complete the prerequisites, sign up for a skills evaluation. Refund request must be made 4 business days before start of class. March 24-27 (10am-5pm) Nampa Rec Center Member $150, Non-Member $200

Jr. Lifeguard Boot Camp Learn about what it takes to be a lifeguard, such as recognizing a drowning victim, how to assist someone who is struggling in the water and how to perform CPR and first aid. You must be able to swim 25 yards front crawl and 25 yards breaststroke as well as tread water for one minute and float for 30 seconds on your back. Upon completion each student will receive an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification. Ages 11-14 March 24-26 12-5pm Nampa Rec Center Member $45, Non-Member $55

Cake Decorating If you think that serving a showstopper cake is out of reach, then think again! Come learn some techniques the pros use to create a layered cake worth setting the table for. All supplies provided. Participants will take home a decorated cake. Ages 12 and up March 27-Basic Piping Saturday 10am-11am Nampa Rec Center Member $30, Non-Member $35 Instructor: Janine Beacham

Balance & Fall Prevention Class This class will help increase mobility and independence by improving lower body strength, endurance, flexibility and bone mass, which can help reduce the risk of falling. March 29-May 5 Mondays & Wednesdays 9-9:45am 9:55-10:40am Nampa Rec Center Member Free, Non-Member $30

Beginning Photography Do you have a passion for photography? Are you constantly taking pictures on your phone? Did you just get a new DSLR camera and have no idea how to use it? This is your chance to learn new and exciting things in the world of digital photography. Learn what the different settings do and which ones are right for you. Learn about composition and light. March 30-April 27 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm Nampa Rec Center Member $60, Non-Member $65 Instructor: Timothy Browne