Youth Holiday Classes
Merry & Bright Christmas Ornament
Tuesday, December 16th
Little Elves love to make ornaments to decorate the Christmas Tree. We will be making a variety of ornaments such as Globes, Reindeers and Candy Canes. Join our elf workshop today!
Time: 10:00 AM (Class is 30-45 minutes)
Fee: $17
Ages: 2 years - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 12th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Grinchy Heart Holiday Party
Monday, December 22nd
Join us for our Grinchy Heart Holiday Party! Dive into the holiday spirit with gingerbread house decorating - we provide all the supplies. Enjoy a fun-filled day with swimming and a delicious pizza lunch. Start your holidays with festive fun and cheer!
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $35
Ages: 7 years - 12 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Sunflower Room, Center Pool and Kitchen
Registration Deadline: Sunday, December 14th
Minimum Enrollment: 10 Maximum Enrollment: 20
Note: Pizza lunch is provided. Children must be comfortable in the water and be able to reasonably follow verbal instructions with little help.
My Fairy Valentine Tea Party
Friday, February 13th
Step into a world of sparkle and sweetness at our My Fairy Valentine Tea Party! Little ones and their grown-ups will enjoy an enchanting morning filled with fairy magic and delicious treats. Sip pink “tea,” decorate your own wand, and celebrate this lovely day together in true fairy fashion.
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $12 per child (adult included)
Ages: 3 years - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 8th
Minimum Enrollment: 8 couples Maximum Enrollment: 20 couples
Note: Fairy wings and crowns will be available to borrow during the tea party, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
Leprechaun Magic Rainbows
Friday, March 13th
They say everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day -- so get your kids in the spirit with Leprechaun’s Magic. We will be making crafts with Rainbows and Gold.
Time: 10:00 AM (Class is 30 - 45 minutes)
Fee: $17
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Cottonwood Room
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 9th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Eggscellent Goodies
Thursday, March 26th
Perfect fun for Easter - let your kids enjoy making Easter come alive right in front of their very own eyes. We will be making an Easter scene with bunnies, eggs, nests, and more. After all their hard work, they can go home and eat the project.
Time: 11:00 AM (Class is approximately 1 hour)
Fee: $25
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Kitchen and Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 22nd
Minimum Enrollment: 8 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child. Peanut products could be used in this class.
Where is Our Rabbit???
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd
We need your help finding him! Participants will be required to register for this activity and join a private Facebook Group. A daily message will be posted in the private group for you to decode in order to find out where the NRC rabbit is hiding! Each day NRC's rabbit will be hiding somewhere in Newton. He will change locations each day. Once you find him you will pick an egg from his basket. Bring this egg to the Rec Center (415 N. Poplar) and see what you've won! Only 1 egg per day per participant.
Fee: $4 per child
Ages: Up to 12 years of age
Location: Newton
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 23rd
Note: See Rules at Newton Recreation Commission
Eggstravaganza
Friday, April 3rd
Hunting Easter eggs is a tradition for youngsters. Join the NRC in celebrating this time honored activity. There is no egg limit with us! Eggs will contain candy, prizes, or coupons. The fields will be marked off according to age for the egg hunt.
Time: 6:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Ages: Up to 12 years of age
Location: 12th and Boyd Soccer Complex
Note: Grab supper for your family before the Eggstravaganza! First Baptist Church will be serving free hamburgers, chips, and cookies from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.