Session II: Welcome Spring
Sunday, May 25th
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Give yourself (and a friend!) 75 minutes to rest and restore as we welcome in the spring season through gentle poses, planting seeds to bloom into the spring and summer! This gentle restorative yoga class uses bolsters, blankets, and etc. to help you let go of stress and reset. This event includes lemonade and cookies after class.
Fee: $20 per person/$30 per pair
Location: NRC Railer Room
Instructor: Shelley Kallsen
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 23rd by 5 PM
Opening Day May 27th, 2025
Summer Swim Passes
Advance passes are available May 1st at the Newton Recreation Commission. Books of 25 tickets are $95.00. Beginning May 27th, the passes may be purchased at the pool office also.
Virtual Fitness Program
Short, effective workouts to jumpstart your fitness!
Express Fit is a 3-week fitness program designed to deliver results in just 10-15 minutes a day. This program blends cardio and resistance training, offering workouts that either combine the two or focus solely on strength training. Each session offers standing and mat options, along with high and low impact modifications, making it accessible for all fitness levels. Whether you’re building strength, boosting endurance, or just fitting in a quick, effective workout, Express Fit helps you stay consistent without taking up your whole day.
Fee: $12
Ages: 12 and up
Available Starting: June 2025
Note: E-mail will be sent out with a YouTube link for you to access the program. You’ll need a set of weights, plus simple household support like a wall, chair, or the back of a sofa, and a mat for floor exercises.
Tuesday, June 3rd
Experience art in a setting where exploration and discovery are the main focus. This class is based on sensory experience and the process of creating art. Young artists will experience different textures, colors, and media in each class.
Time: 10:00 AM (Class is 30 - 45 minutes)
Fee: $12
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 1st
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note: Parents need to stay and participate with children.
Starting on June 10th, 2025
Who doesn’t like a lazy river?! How would you like to join a water walking class in a lazy river? A low impact workout led by an instructor using the resistance of the water. Various exercises can be done that improve the core, legs, and arms. This class helps benefit your balance, coordination and flexibility. Come have some fun in the sun and join our lazy river!
Days & Time: Tuesdays 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Fridays 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Fees: $4.50 - drop in fee
$35 - 10-class card
Location: Municipal Pool
Instructors: Cathy Woodward & Becky Butcher
Wednesdays, June 11th - July 2nd
Join us for an exciting and interactive structured toddler gym time session. This class is designed specifically for your little ones to play, learn, and grow in a safe and stimulating environment!
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Fee: $20
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 8th
Minimum Enrollment: 8 Maximum Enrollment: 18
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Wednesday, June 11th - Seagull on Post
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 per class
Ages: 10 years -16 years
Instructor: Connie Rhodes & Barbara Gabel
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 8th.
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Thursday, June 12th
With Father’s Day approaching, it’s time to start thinking about crafts that honor the fathers (or father figures) in your child(rens) lives. Join NRC staff to make a gift guaranteed to make Dad feel loved and special. Plus, these Father’s Day crafts will come straight from your child(rens) hands.
Time: 10:00 AM (class will be 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $15
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 8th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and participate with children.
Friday, June 13th - East Lake
Friday, July 18th - West Lake
Friday, August 8th - Spring Lake
Meet us on a few Fridays this summer for a morning of fishing. Each Fishing Friday will be at a different body of water around Newton. You bring your own tackle and water bottle, we will provide the bait & lunch.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Ages: 6 years - 15 years
Location: East Lake - meet at Volunteer Hall by boat ramp/dock
West Lake - meet at dock
Spring Lake - Shelter/Springlake Dr. 100
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 6th
Friday, July 11th
Friday, August 1st
Tuesday, June 17th
Boys and girls of all ages involved in scouting can swim for $2.50 by showing proof of membership.
All leaders can swim for free.
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Municipal Pool
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Session II: June 17th - June 26th
Session III: August 19th - August 28th
Introduce your infant to the water and encourage exploration into the basic concepts of swimming and water enjoyment. This program promotes water safety knowledge and practices, aquatic adjustment and swimming readiness skills. Emphasis in this session will be put on development of warm and trusting relationships between parents and children and the instructor.
Time: 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Fee: $38
Location: NRC Activity Center Pool
Instructor: Cathy Woodward & Becky Butcher
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note: Be sure to sign up quick, enrollment fills up fast.
Thursday, June 19th - Seagull on Post
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 older
Instructor: Connie Rhodes & Barbara Gabel
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 15th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: All supplies are included.
Session I: Thursday, June 19th
Session II: Wednesday, July 9th
SafeSitter 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 per session
Ages: 6th - 8th Graders
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Mondays, June 2nd & June 23rd
Minimum Enrollment: 4 Maximum Enrollment: 8
Note: **Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.**
Saturday, June 28th
Have you ever thought about taking a martial arts class but did not know what to expect? Here is an opportunity to attend a FREE, one-time, introductory class and experience what the traditional martial art of Tae Kwon Do is all about. This introductory class is designed for the beginner. This is a great opportunity for family members to participate in an activity together.
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Ages: 6 years and up (families welcomed)
Instructor: Dany Monares
Location: NRC Santa Fe Room
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 24th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 20
