Shelton Parks & Recreation
Contact information:
Shelton Civic Center
525 West Cota Street
360-426-4491
Shelton, WA 98584
Mark Ziegler Parks and Recreation Supervisor
mziegler@ci.shelton.wa.us
360-432-5194
Curt Johnson, Facilities Manager
curt@ci.shelton.wa.us
360-426-9731
Recreation Division
The Parks and Recreation Division is responsible for providing a year round comprehensive recreation program for youth and adults. Activities for all ages and interests are scheduled throughout the year. Recreation program brochures are distributed quarterly in utility billings and at local schools. If you have an idea for a new program or special talent that you would like to teach please contact the recreation department at 432-5194.
Fall/Winter Programs:
Shelton Parks and Recreation’s Fall/Winter programs. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Registration forms can be found at the Shelton Civic Center, local schools, library, or on line at www.ci.Shelton.wa.us. More information can be obtained at Shelton Parks and Recreation 432-5194 or mziegler@ci.shelton.wa.us
Let us hear from you How did you like the program? Any new program you would like? Do you have a special talent you would like to share? Give us a call 432-5194.
Refund Policy - 100% before first class - 80% before second class - 50% before third class - None after third class.
$ Scholarship Program $ - Scholarships are available for youth programs. Financial assistance to families is based on income requirments. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 432-5194 to inquire. Funding by TOYS FOR KIDS PLUS
CITY OF SHELTON
FALL/WINTER PROGRAMS 2009
Pre-registration is required for all programs
YOGA CONNECTION
Gentle Yoga - Tuesday Mornings
The Yoga movements in these sessions are adapted to the individual, a therapeutic approach to gently stretch, strengthen and bring circulation to the body. All aspects of yoga are explored to support well being of body and mind.
| Days: | Tuesdays |
| Dates: | 9/8 (ongoing classes) |
| Times: | 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. |
| Fee: | $48.00 monthly |
| Site: | Shelton Civic Center |
Refresh Yourself Yoga
Evening yoga practice designed to relieve everyday stress and tension. For beginners or those with some yoga experience. Practice will include restorative poses, breath work and stretching to promote relaxation and stress reduction. All levels welcome with poses tailered to individual needs. A wonderful supplement to other exersice routines.
| Days: | 3rd Wednesday of each month |
| Dates: | Sept. 16-Jan. 20 |
| Times: | 6:30-8:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $15.00 per class |
| Site: | Shelton Civic Center |
| Min/Max: | 4/10 |
Yoga
This yoga class teaches techniques to strengthen and relax the body and mind. Beginners will work on building a foundation through modifications.
| Cost: | $68.00 |
| Dates: | Sept. 22 - Nov. 10 |
| Days: | Tuesdays |
| Time: | 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| Site: | Shelton Civic Center |
| Instructor: | Oly Yoga |
| Min/Max: | 12/22 |
T’ai Chi
The gentle and rhythmic movements increase the circulation of blood, stretch the tendons, and tone the muscles. The state of relaxation fostered by T’ai Chi helps balance the nervous system, providing physiological benefits that can be felt by young and old alike.
| Ages: | 16 and over |
| Days: | Tuesdays |
| Dates: | 9/29 - 12/15 (classes are ongoing) |
| Times: | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Fee: | $80.00 |
| Site: | Shelton Civic Center |
| Min/max: | 5/20 |
Adult, Child, Infant CPR & First Aid
This Red Cross course covers first aid for choking, rescue breathing, and CPR for adults/children/infants, control of bleeding, and care for injuries, sudden illness, and burns. Adult CPR valid for 1 year and First Aid for 3 years. To receive certification, students must successfully complete both written and skills exams. Meets OSHA and WISHS requirements.
| Dates: | 10/14 & 15 |
| Times: | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
| Ages: | All |
| Cost: | $45:00 |
| Site: | Shelton Civic Center |
| Min/Max: | 10/20 |
Babysitter Training Course
Course prepares young people for situations that may arise while caring for younger children; covers the many responsibilities and skills required of a safe babysitter, supervision and play with children of various ages, basic child care, basic first aid, safety precautions, accident prevention, and critical emergency action skills.
Ages: 12 and older Dates: 10/17 & 1/16 Times: 9:00 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $40.00 Site: Shelton Civic Center Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Red Cross
SPECIALIZED RECREATION SQUARE DANCE
In cooperation with Thurston County Parks and Recreation's specialized recreation program. Designed for persons with physical and devlopmental disabilities. Join us for live DJ music and fun.... Come dressed in your western wear ready to do some square dancing! Completed participant profile form is required.
| Ages: | 18 and over |
| Date: | Saturday, November 14 |
| Time: | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
| Cost: | $8.00 |
| Max: | 30 |
| Site: | Shelton Civic Center |
Painting with Water Soluble Colored Pencils
Want the look of watercolor and the control of colored pencil? Water-soluble colored pencils can match anything watercolor can do, plus have the ability to create effects impossible with watercolor. Discover this medium's exciting versatility with techniques, and then apply this information to create one-of-a-kind cards as well as art.
| Ages: | 14 years and older |
| Days: | Thursdays |
| Dates: | Oct. 1 - 22 |
| Times: | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $40.00 *supply your own materials |
| Site: | Shelton Civic Center |
| Min/Max: | 5/10 |
| Instructor: | Ellen Mifitt |
Holiday Art Cards
Block Printing: Linoleum Cut
Learn techniques for the relief printmaking process using the flexibility and ease of linoleum. A relief is achieved by carving into the surface using special tools to leave raised images. These images are then incked and printed without a press to create a dynamic and textured print that can have many layers and colors. Students have the option of creating a multi-block image or themed cards to exchange with students to complete and edition. Open to both teens and adults.
| Ages: | 14 years and older |
| Days: | Thursdays |
| Dates: | Nov. 6 - 20 |
| Times: | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $40.00 *materials included |
| Site: | Shelton Civic Center |
| Min/Max: | 5/10 |
| Instructor: | Ellen Miffit |
Junior Spirit Cheerleading Camp
The Highclimber cheer staff will instruct young people in cheers, chants, techniques and basic stunts. The program will culminate with a performance in the Shelton Christmas Parade on December 5, 2009.
| Ages: | 5 - 14 years old |
| Dates: | November 16 - 20 |
| Times: | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $40.00 inlcudes camp sweatshirt |
| Site: | Mt. View Elementary Gym |
SHELTON YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
For boys and girls in the second through seventh grades. Four Saturdays of skills, fundamentals and team practices followed by six games on Saturdays. Instruction and officiating by Highclimber players and coaches Mark Jensen and Justin Parker. Registration deadline is November 14, 2009. Team practice and game schedules will be available December 6, 2009. Parent volunteers are needed to coach.
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BOYS |
GIRLS |
| Site: | SHS Minidome | Oakland Bay JH |
| Dates: | Nov. 14 & 21, Dec 5 | Nov. 14 & 21, Dec 5 |
| Days: | Saturdays | Saturdays |
| Times: | 2 & 3 grades 9:00-10:00 a.m. | 2 & 3 grades 9:00-10:00 a.m. |
| 4 & 5 grades 10:15-11:15 a.m. | 4 & 5 grades 10:15-11:15 a.m. | |
| 6 & 7 grades 11:30-12:30 p.m. | 6 & 7 grades 11:30-12:30 p.m. | |
| Fee: | $55 one participant | $55 one participant |
| $50 each more than one participant | $50 each more than one participant | |
| $65 after November 14th | $65 after November 14th |
Adult Basketball League
For adults ages 18 and over. Officiated league Play. Registration deadline: December 17
| Dates: | Jan. 5 - March 11 |
| Cost: | $450.00 per team |
Adult Drop-In Basketball
For adults ages 18 and over. Drop-in basketball games for everyone.
| Days: | Tuesdays |
| Dates: | October 13 - December 15 |
| Times: | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
| Cost: | $4.00 each |
| Site: | Evergreen Elementary School |
Pre-registration is required for all programs.
- Minimum participation numbers are required for all programs to run.
- Registration for certain programs will end when maximum number is met.
- Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Full payment must be recieved in order to register for a program.
- Register at: Shelton Civic Center, 525 West Cota Street.
Shelton Parks & Recreation
Shelton Civic Center
525 West Cota St
Shelton, WA 98584
360-432-5194
For Information on the Shelton High School swimming pool please visit their website at www.SheltonSchools.org
Parks Division
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commitee - On February 2, 2009 the Shelton City Commission approved the formation of a parks and recreation advisory committee. The committee consists of five members serving three year terms each. Committee members are: John Arrant, Andrea Buser, Brian Clevenger, Mike Hovind, and Rick McGuffy.
The committee meets every second Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Shelton Civic Center.
The parks and recreation advisory committee shall have the following powers and duties:
A. To make recommendations to the city commission concerning the future park, playground and other recreation resources of the city through the planning and development of a parks capital improvement plan;
B. To recommend updates of the comprehensive park plan to comply with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office grant in aid programs;
C. To make recommendations to the city commission regarding planning and development of public recreational facilities and programs;
D. To cooperate with any departments and advisory bodies of the city and with public school authorities, Mason County, the State of Washington, other cities and public and private entities in the furtherance of a well rounded parks and recreation program;
E. To make recommendations to the city commission on rules and regulations regarding use of city recreational facilities to best serve the interests of the public;
F. To serve as liaison between citizens and the city commission on parks and recreation related matters;
G. To make recommendations to the city commission regarding any matters affecting parks and recreation programs;
H. If requested by the city commission or city administrator, to provide advice regarding the employment of parks and recreation personnel;
I. To carry out other parks and recreation related subjects assigned by the city commission or by ordinance.
CITY OF SHELTON PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES INFORMATION
| PARK | ACRES | AMENITIES | ADDRESS |
| Brewer Park | 0.3 | Picnic tables, mature vegetation | 220 W. Franklin |
| Callanan Park | 6.9 | Ball field, play equipment, restroom, natural area, basketball court | 400 W. E Street |
| City Park | 1.75 | Undeveloped site | Northcliff Rd. |
| Huff n Puff Trail | 5.0 | 2 mile jogging trail on watershed | 3600 Shelton Springs Rd |
| Johnson Park | 0.5 | Basketball court, mature trees | 325 E. Poplar |
| Kneeland Park | 3.9 | Large play structure, picnic areas, restroom, horseshoes, open play area, landscaping | 100 Turner Ave. |
| Loop Field | 4.0 | Ball field, athletic field, play structure, restroom, picnic shelter | 1020 W. Franklin |
| Overlook Park | 1.03 | Historic marker overlooking downtown & mills | 1200 Olympic Hwy S. |
| Pine St. Ramp | 0.4 | Unimproved boat launch site on Oakland Bay | |
| Sixth St. Park | .14 | Picnic shelter, barbecues, creek | 330 S. 6th St. |
CIVIC CENTER
The Shelton Civic Center Community Use Space is available for rental by individuals and groups. The Civic Center has over 9,000 square feet of dedicated space for various functions available weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Private meeting rooms can house the smallest business meeting or the main room will host a formal wedding reception for over 300 participants.
Civic Center Rental Policy (PDF)
Civic Center Rental Application (PDF)
FACILITIES
The Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining all city owned structures inside and out. The division ensures facilities are safe and clean for the public and city staff. Long-term and preventative maintenance by the division also ensures a longer life facility. Facilities include the Shelton Civic Center, William G Reed Library, Mason County Historical Museum, City of Shelton Animal Shelter, Shelton Fire Department and Park Buildings.
ARTS
The Shelton Arts Commission was established in 1990 to encourage, conduct, sponsor or co-sponsor public programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in the fine and performing arts. The Arts Commission consists of five volunteer community members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a vote of the City Commission. The current members are; Betty Brinkman, Elinor Lindquist, Lori Heinzen, Charlotte Bales, and Stan Yantis.
The Commission meets every third Tuedsay of each month in the Shelton Civic Center at 6:00 p.m.
Past projects sponsored by the Shelton Arts Commission include: Shelton Arts Festival, Empty Bowls, Shelton Art Walk, Mason County Title Building Mural, and Olympic College Sculpture “Journey.”
For more information please contact the arts commission at 426-9731
Need to talk to someone as soon as possible? Question about City utilities or projects? Call our Information Hotline - (360) 432-5103