Wednesday, November 22nd
Get a taste of Thanksgiving at this fun run just for the tots! Our feast will have a short run and a pint-size obstacle course, plus a side of fun crafts and snacks.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $9
Ages: 2 years - 6 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 19th
Minimum Enrollment: 8
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Wednesday, December 13th
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: Sunday, December 10th
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 12
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Friday, December 22nd
Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit more than gingerbread house decorating. We take all of the difficulty out of baking and decorating houses by providing you with everything you need to succeed. Start your holidays off right by joining this tasty and festive class, go SWIMMING and have pizza for lunch.
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Fee: $35
Ages: 7 years - 12 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Sunflower Room, Center Pool and Kitchen
Registration Deadline: Sunday, December 17th
Minimum Enrollment: 10 Maximum Enrollment: 15
Note: Pizza lunch is provided. Children must be comfortable in the water and be able to reasonably follow verbal instructions with little help.
Tuesday, February 13th
Kids have the right idea: “I love you” is best said not with flowers or diamonds, but with a gift that’s heartfelt and homemade. Your kids will enjoy making these creative and yummy Valentine goodies to share with the whole family.
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: Friday, February 9th
Minimum Enrollment: 8 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child. Peanut products could be used in this class.
Thursday, March 7th
They say everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day -- so get your kids in the spirit with Leprechauns 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: Sunday, March 3rd
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child.
Tuesday, 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 -12:00 PM
Fee: $25
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Instructor: Candice Egizi-Sifuentez
Location: NRC Kitchen and Sunflower Room
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 21st
Minimum Enrollment: 8 Maximum Enrollment: 10
Note: Parents/Caregivers need to stay and help their child. Peanut products could be used in this class.
Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th
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 in a different location somewhere in Newton. 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.
Deadline: Monday, March 18th
Note: For rules & Information please visit Newton Recreation Commission
Friday, March 29th
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 hunts.
Time: 6:00 PM
Fee: FREE
Ages: Up to 12 years of age
Location: 12th and Boyd Soccer Complex