Here we are...the last week of summer! We can't believe it! We've got a few ideas below to help you enjoy your final week of summer! Here is another issue of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation's Virtual Recreation. A list of new opportunities, ideas and programs to help you stay active and engaged. You'll find great new craft ideas, challenging fitness classes and some wonderful opportunities to keep you connected to your community. Be sure to take a look at our just added Skyhawks Fall soccer sessions.

For a full list of activities, visit: auburnwa.gov/VirtualRec. We invite you to follow us on the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Facebook for more great fun and interactive programs and activities. 

CUSTOMER SURVEY - YOUTH PROGRAMMING IN THE FALL

The City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is seeking valuable community feedback about fall recreation and childcare programs. Currently, Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department has been operating small-scale summer care/camps under the WA. State Department of Health guidelines (dated July 22, 2020) for childcare. We plan to offer similar options throughout the Fall, along with other youth development classes. Please take the survey and share your feedback as we plan for future City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department activities and services.

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VRJHYH

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT   

• We are looking for three more teens that want to participate in the final acting camp of the summer! We have a great opportunity to be part of a one-week, one act devising camp with Kathryn Stahl instructing and Katie Newbury assisting. Camp is offered August 24 - 28, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Auburn Ave. Theater. Register HERE!
•  Auburn Masker-pieces! Some of Auburn's favorite sculptures have received or will be getting fun new mask accessories, and we want you to be part of the fun too! Let's all find ways to make our facemasks an opportunity for art! Decorate a mask, express yourself with color or fun patterns, and share your pictures with us on our Facebook page or email us at arts@auburnwa.gov. How can our masks become a canvas for creativity?

IN & AROUND AUBURN

• The City of Auburn Virtual Galleries is now pleased to feature the artwork of Kate Ampersand, selected for the Community Center gallery. The theme of her work for the City of Auburn exhibition is reflections; her work seeks to capture "patterns and textures, whether existing in nature or man-made". Unlike many contemporary digital photographers, Ampersand does as little post-processing of her photos as possible. stating that she prefers the "challenge of capturing real life moments as they actually exist, in camera, rather than sitting at the computer producing images that are digital manipulations". For more information about Kate Ampersand, visit her website. 
• Be sure to visit the Mary Olson Farm before summer ends! It is open on Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM thru August 30. Admission is FREE! Bring a blanket and picnic, wander the grounds, meet the animals, review the interpretive panels and so much more.
• #SquadGoals is a new on-line exhibit from the White River Valley Museum celebrating the centennial of Women's Suffrage.  

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Adult Fitness & Wellness

• Barre - try this 40-minute class for a total body workout
• Cardio Kickboxing - a 50-minute cardio kickboxing workout combined with core work
• Tabata for Beginners - a 4-minute fat burning workout for beginners

Kids Fitness & Wellness

• Cardio Workout - join Anna to get your heart rate up!
• Circuit Workout - perform fun drills to get your body moving

SPORTS PROGRAMS

• Several sessions of Skyhawks soccer will be offered by Auburn Parks this Fall starting the weeks of September 14, for children ages 5-14 years. A variety of 45-minute sessions will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.  Click HERE to register.
• For FREE sports drills, visit: auburnwa.gov/VirtualRec.

ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC & MORE

• Paper Animal Masks - let your little wild things show their true roars with these easy-to-make paper masks for kids
• DIY Suncatchers for Kids - watch this video to learn a fun and easy way to make suncatchers using flowers and plants from your own yard!

SENIORS

• Learn Soduko - learn how to play or sharpen your skills. Thursdays at 11:00 AM. Join by computer, tablet or smart phone.
• Senior Zumba - 30-minute lively Senior Zumba class
• Silver & Fit - 30-minute live workout, every weekday at 10:00 AM
• The Auburn Senior Activity Center has an active Facebook page, sharing daily activities, tips, virtual games and more. Join the fun!

PARKS, TRAILS & MORE

PARKS and TRAILS are OPEN.  Please practice physical distancing by staying 6 feet apart from others. We encourage park users to recreate responsibly to keep each other safe and help keep parks and trails open.

Game Farm Wilderness Campground is OPEN for groups of 5 or fewer outside your household.

The Auburn Golf Course and White River Disc Golf Course are OPEN.

FACILITY RENTALS are CLOSED through September 30.

Informal recreation on BALLFIELDS (softball, baseball, soccer),  SPORT COURTS (tennis & pickleball), and other recreation areas such as Disc Golf, Skate Parks, and the Climbing Wall are ALLOWED for groups of 5 or fewer people outside the household. Enjoy your time, but please limit your stay so others may enjoy the fields and courts as well. Physical distancing must be observed during all activities. Organized sport leagues, tournaments and activities that have more than 5 people are NOT allowed.

PLAYGROUNDS are OPEN for groups of 5 or fewer people outside the household. Enjoy your time, but please limit your stay so others may enjoy the playgrounds as well. The WATER SPRAY PLAYGROUND at Les Gove Park remains CLOSED.  

Mary Olson Farm is OPEN every Saturday & Sunday from 11am-4pm through August 30. To adhere to physical distancing guidelines, the Farmhouse and  weaving shed remain closed.

Most outdoor RESTROOMS are OPEN. Park users are still encouraged to GO before you GO to a park.