Upcoming Programs at the Portage Parks Department: Yoga, Sports Leagues, and Rocketry Workshop

portage-parks-recAdult Yoga Classes
On Monday (co-ed) from 5:15-6:15pm, Wednesday (women’s) from 6-7pm, Thursday (coed) from 5:15-6:15 or 6:30-7:30pm, and Saturday (co-ed) from 9am-10:15am-11:15am. Cost for classes is $30 per month for once/week, $35 per month for twice/week attendance or $50 per month for unlimited attendance. All classes are for beginner/intermediate levels, adults age 18+ at the Portage Yacht Club. All Saturday classes are held at the Portage Lake Front Pavilion. Please bring a towel or mat to sit on, dress comfortably and bring water.

Adult Flag Football League
Outdoor spring season featuring 8 games plus playoffs. Format is 8 vs. 8, 100-yard field, kickoffs, punts, field goals and USFTL rules. Season begins May 1 with games taking place between 9am - 4pm on Sundays. Teams must pay in full (check or cash. Checks can be mailed along with team roster) by April 26th. Cost is $525 - includes 1 year USFTL membership or $500 if your team is already USFTL sanctioned. Call 762-1675 for more information, or visit www.ci.portage.in.us/parks for a roster.

Rocketry Workshop presented by Action Science
It’s Rocket science for kids in our hands-on exploratory workshop for sky-climbing enthusiasts. We’ll explore Newton’s Laws of Physics and how they apply to rocketry and have a blast learning the science behind blasting off! Each participant will build a real model rocket to take home and we’ll go outside and launch several types of Action Science rockets. The Safety Code of Model Rocketry will also be taught. The instructor is Susan Peterson. Saturday, May 7th from 1:00-2:30pm. $17 per child. Ages 8 and up Minimum 10/Max 25 (pre-register). Woodland Park Blue Spruce Room

Mother and Son Dance
Friday, May 20th from 6:00-9:00pm at Woodland Park
Pre register by May 11th
$35 per couple and $17 for each additional child

Co-ed SAND Volleyball League
B-Division plays on Tuesday nights, A-Division plays on Thursday nights at Imagination Glen. Maximum 6 teams in each division. Teams play two 3-game matches per night and will be assigned matches to score. Season consists of 18-match schedule, beginning May 24 & 26, followed by tourney. Register by May 13. Cost is $275 per team and all players must be 18 or older and out of high school.

Co-ed SAND Volleyball Tournament
Round-robin style tournament limited to the first 8 teams to register. Saturday, June 4 from 10am-4pm (depending on # of teams). Teams play 6v6. Tourney held at Imagination Glen for ages 18+ (must be out of high school. Cost is $90 per team. Download a roster from www.ci.portage.in.us/parks

Summer Child Care!
Are you or someone you know looking for a safe and fun place for your children to go this summer? Look no further, the Woodland Park Summer Camps begin the day after school is out, June 14, and run all summer long Monday through Friday. Our staff of highly trained individuals will make sure the campers get the most out of their summer. They will be teaching arts and crafts, indoor as well as outdoor games, hiking and nature activities and a whole-lot-more! For details about age, fees and camp themes, go to our website at www.ci.portage.in.us/parks . Parents can register at the Portage Park Department. 762-1675.