Upcoming classes & programs with Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation

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Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation

Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation continues to serve the community with various opportunities and experiences. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook at Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation or subscribe to our Auburn@Play newsletters to see what we are up too. You can also visit auburnwa.gov/play for updates, registration information and a full listing of opportunities this spring.

Summer Camp 2022 registration now open. Limited spots available.

We are looking forward to our upcoming endeavors and hope to see you very soon.

Play safe!
Your Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Team

We’re Hiring!!!

A variety of job opportunities are available with the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Department. Some of the featured positions are:

Summer Camp Counselors: Looking for counselors to work in the fun filled summer camp programs. Lead and assistant positions are available.
Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker: Duties include mowing and weeding; collecting litter; maintaining facilities; and preparing athletic fields.

Other positions include: Track & Field Head Coach & Instructors; Adult Softball Field Supervisor; Facility Assistants; Facility, Field & Gym attendants; Fitness instructors; Front Desk Clerks; Golf Cart Attendants; STEAM Instructors; Recreation Leaders; Teen Center staff; and a variety of volunteer opportunities. For a full list of all City of Auburn job opportunities, visit www.auburnwa.gov/jobs.

Indoor Playground
Pre-school Drop In program at the Gymnasium at Les Gove Park

Monday, Wednesday, Friday | through June 17
9:30-11am | $2 per child, membership pass also available. Enjoy fun in the gym with riding toys, bikes, balls, climbing toys and more, all while meeting and playing with new friends. No Playground May 30. Parent or care provider must stay with child or children.

Kidz Playtime – Now Open!

Location: Auburn Community and Event Center Ages: 2-8 Fee: $10 for 2 hours of care
Do you need a couple of hours to yourself, have an appointment, or want to meet up with a friend and do not have a sitter? We can help! Bring your child, ages 2-8 to our drop-in childcare program and we will keep them entertained and safe. All staff have undergone a National Background Check. Two hours of care for $10. Call the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Office at 253-931-3043 for specific times and days. Times and days coordinate with fitness classes and may change quarterly. Staff are unable to change children’s clothing.

Preschool Programs

Farm Tots at the Mary Olson Farm | Thursdays, May 5-26 | Ages 3-5 | 10-11am | $7 per session | Pre-registration required
Bring your little ones to the Mary Olson Farm to learn about nature, history, and farm life while practicing early learning skills. Every week we will explore a different theme with activities including story time, animal encounters, games, crafts, and more! Caregivers must stay with their children during the entirety of the program.

May 5: What does a farmer do?
May 12: Animals on the farm
May 19: Busy Bees
May 26: Fun on the farm

FITNESS & DANCE

Youth Tumble/Dance Mix | Ages 6-10
Tuesdays, May 17-Jun 7 | 6:30-7:15pm | 56567

PARKOUR

Parkour Jr. | Ages 6-8 | Thursdays, May 5-May 26 | 4:30p-5:20p | 56580
Parkour | Ages 9-10 | Thursdays, May 5-May 26 | 5:30-6:20p | 56577

PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS | Ages 6-18 | 20 minute time slots, 3:35-6:25

Wednesdays, Jun 1-Jun 22 | 56652
Thursdays, Jun 2-Jun 23 | 56655
Wednesdays, Jul 6-Jul 20 | 56656
Thursdays, Jul 7-Jul 21 | 56657
Wednesdays, Aug 3-Aug17 | 56658
Thursdays, Aug 4-Aug 18 | 56659

The REC Teen Center

Auburn's REC Teen Center is located at 910 9th Street SE in Les Gove Park. The REC is open from Monday through Friday from 2pm-5pm. Transportation is provided from the Auburn middle schools and high schools courtesy of the Auburn School District.

The REC Teen Center offers great fun for grades 6-12 and features:

Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey, Teen Lounge & Video Games
A Gymnasium for drop-in basketball
Tech Lab for tutoring and homework help.

Monthly Membership: $15
Daily Drop-in Rate: $1

Purchase by calling 253-931-3043 or drop-in to purchase memberships.

REC RIDERS

Tuesdays, May 17-June 7 | 3-4:30p | 56586
Learn the skills needed to hit the trail! This 4-week program will give teens the tools to take their riding to the next level using modular systems to develop balance, improve body position, basic bike handling skills and safety, and tackling obstacles safely. Each program culminates with a trail ride. REC Riders is free with admission to the REC Teen Center. Bikes & helmets are provided.
Grades 6-12.

Check out auburnwa.gov/sports for all the details, including dates, times & registration links including:

SKYHAWK SPORT INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES:

Ages 5-8

Volleyball | Mondays, May 2-23 | 5-5:45p | 56286
Flag Football | Tuesdays, May 3-24 | 5-5:45p | 56282
Soccer | Tuesday, May 31-Jun 21 | 5-5:45p | 56445
Baseball | Wednesday, Jun 1-22 | 5-5:45p | 56447

Ages 9-12

Volleyball | Mondays, May 2-23 | 6-6:45p | 56287 (Full)
Flag Football | Tuesdays, May 3-24 | 6-6:45p | 56283
Soccer | Tuesday, May 31-Jun 21 |6-6:45p | 56446
Baseball | Wednesday, Jun 1-22 | 6-6:45p | 56448

BIKING PROGRAMS/CLASSES:

Wheel Kids Bike Workshop
Wednesdays, May 18-June 10 | 5:30-6:30p | 56647
Ages 5.5-10 | Les Gove Park | $32/$40

Let's ride! Wheel Kids takes place at Les Gove Park! Little groms will focus on bike safety and riding skills like self-starting, braking, and stopping on the trails in Les Gove Park. Games and challenges keep it exciting! Bikes, helmets, and other equipment is provided. Ability to ride a bike is not required.

Rec Riders
Tuesdays, May 17-June 7 | 3-4:30p | 56586
Learn the skills needed to hit the trail! This 4-week program will give teens the tools to take their riding to the next level using modular systems to develop balance, improve body position, basic bike handling skills and safety, and tackling obstacles safely. Each program culminates with a trail ride. REC Riders is free with admission to the REC Teen Center. Bikes & helmets are provided.
Grades 6-12.

YOUTH TENNIS:

Quick Start Tennis (Group Lessons) Ages 5-7 (Auburn High)

Tuesdays, May 24-Jun 14 | 4:30-5:30p | 56482
Thursdays, May 26-Jun 16 | 4:30-5:30p | 56483
Tuesdays, Jun 21-Jul 12 | 4:30-5:30p | 56484
Thursdays, Jun 23-Jul 14 | 4:30-5:30p | 56485

Youth Tennis (Group Lessons) Ages 8-13 M/W at Game Farm Park; T/Th at Auburn High

M/W, May 9-Jun 6 | 4:30-5:30p | 56588
T/Th, May 24-Jun 16 | 4:30-5:30p | 56589
M/W, Jun 8-Jul 6 | 4:30-5:30p | 56590
T/Th, Jun 21-Jul 14 | 4:30-5:30p | 56592

YOUTH SPORT LEAGUES:

Track & Field (Grades 1^st-8^th) M & Tu or W & Th | May 31-Jul 14
Baseball (Kindergarten) Tu/Th | Jun 7-Aug 11
Baseball (Grades 1^st-2^nd) M/W | Jun 6-Aug 10
Baseball (Grades 3^rd-4^th) M/W or Tu/Th | Jun 6-Aug 11
Baseball (Grades 5^th-6^th) M/W or Tu/Th | Jun 6-Aug 11
Baseball (Grades 7^th-8^th) M/W or Tu/Th | Jun 6-Aug 11
Fastpitch (Grades 3^rd-4^th) M/W or Tu/Th | Jun 6-Aug 11
Fastpitch (Grades 5^th-6^th) M/W or Tu/Th | Jun 6-Aug 11
Fastpitch (Grades 7^th-8^th) M/W or Tu/Th | Jun 6-Aug 11

ADULT SPORT OPTIONS

Pickleball (Ages 18+):

Pickleball Clinic (Beginner) | Saturdays, May 7 | 1-4p | 56634
Pickleball Clinic (Beginner) | Saturdays, Jun 25 | 1-4p | 56636
Pickleball Clinic (Intermediate) | Saturdays, May 7 | 9a-12p | 56634
Pickleball Clinic (Advanced) | Saturdays, Apr 30 | 1-4p | 56632
Pickleball Clinic (Advanced) | Saturdays, Jun 25 | 9a-12p | 56635

Cornhole (Ages 18+)

Summer League | Wednesdays, June 22-Aug 17 | 6:30-9:30p | 56430

Basketball (Ages 18+)

Summer League | Tuesdays, Jul 5-Sep 6 | 6:30-10p | 56504

Softball (Ages 18+):

Men’s Summer League | Sundays, Jul 10-Aug 28 | 5-10p | 56307
Men’s Summer League | Thursdays, Jul 14-Sep 1 | 6-11p | 56308
Coed Summer League | Fridays, Jul 15-Sep 9 | 6-11p | 56306

Tennis Group Lessons (Ages 14+): M/W at Game Farm Park; T/Th at Auburn High

Adult Beginner | Tu/Th, May 24-Jun 16 | 6:30-7:45p | 56473
Adult Beginner | Tu/Th, Jun 21-Jul 14 | 6:30-7:45p | 56474
Adult Intermediate | M/W, May 9-Jun 6 | 6:30-8p | 56476
Adult Intermediate | M/W, Jun 8-Jul 6 | 6:30-8p | 56477
Adult Intermediate | T/Th, May 24-Jun 16 | 7:45-9:15p | 56558
Adult Intermediate | T/Th, Jun 21-Jul 14 | 7:45-9:15p | 56478

Rock Climbing

Girls Rock! | Wednesday, May 11 | 5:30-7:30p | 56571
Girls Rock! | Wednesday, June 15 | 5:30-7:30p | 56572
Climbing for Groups & Families- for private climbing, please call 253-931-3043 to make a reservation or fill out an online inquiry to make a reservation.

Biking

Snoqualmie Tunnel Ride | Saturday, June 4 | 9a-5p | 56584

One Day Art Experiences – Adult Make & Take

Mom’s Night Out- Macrame Earrings | Ages 18 & over- Thursday, May 19 | 6:30-7:30p | 56648
“Hello Summer” Porch Sign | Ages 14 & over | Thursday, June 2 | 6-8p | 56646
4^th of July Fun Firecrackers | Ages 14 & over | Thursday, June 16 | 6-8p | 56650

One Day Art Experiences- Youth Make & Take

Mother’s Day Surprise Gifts | Ages 7-14 | Friday, May 7 | 6-7:30p | 56649

Craft At Home- Take & Make Kits

Adult Wooden Embroidery | Recommended for ages 14 & over | Available for pick up beginning May 2 | 56653
Father’s Day Surprise Gifts | Recommended for ages 7 & over | Available for pick up beginning May 16 | 56654

AUBURN COMMUNITY GARDENS

The City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation department operates two community gardens for lease and use each year. Planting begins April 2. Register by calling 253-931-3043.

8th Street Gardens (1030 8th St NE)
Garna Botting Jones Community Garden
(4th and J Streets NE)
Sizes available: 10' x 20' Patches
Fee: $55 Auburn resident, $63 Non-resident, price includes $25 refundable cleanup deposit

YOUTH FISHING DERBY

Saturday, May 7 | 8:30am - 12noon

Mill Pond Park, 600 Oravetz Rd.

Youth ages 14 and under are invited to participate in
the FREE 2022 Youth Fishing Derby at Mill Pond Park. The pond will be stocked with trophy size trout for the youth to catch! The free annual fishing derby is sponsored by the
City of Auburn, Auburn Sports & Marine and the
Auburn S.O.F Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers.

DOG TROT 3K/5K FUN RUN

Saturday, May 21 | 9:30am

Game Farm Park, 3030 R. Street

A family-oriented fun run event that takes place prior to Auburn’s Petpalooza festival. Participants will follow a 3K or 5K route. The course is flat, easy, and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Water will be available on the course for both dogs and human participants. The race is ‘chip-timed’ by BuDu Racing, LLC. Registration is currently $25/person and includes a T-Shirt, full-color face bib and a participation medal. Register Online now! Thank you to Reber Ranch and Peaceful Pet Transitions for sponsoring Auburn’s Dog Trot.

PETPALOOZA

Saturday, May 21 | 10am - 5pm

Game Farm Park

A FREE event for pet lovers and a special day for your four-legged family member or other furry friend. Kicked off with the 9:30am Dog Trot, Petpalooza also features animal-related entertainment, hysterical pig races, a petting zoo, pony rides and other children’s activities, pet contests, an agility area, a variety of vendor booths, food vendors, a Beer & Wine Garden, live entertainment and TONS more! Thank you to Guardian Roofing, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Tractor Supply Company and the Muckleshoot Casino for sponsoring the event!

AUBURN FARMERS MARKET

Sundays, June 5-Septmeber 18

Les Gove Park | 10am - 3pm

The Auburn Farmers Market a vibrant gathering place and host to 50 vendors June through September! Join us for weekly fresh produce, handmade crafts, fresh cut flowers, plants, and a variety of tasty foods! Our Market features weekly entertainment and presentations plus special events and lots of giveaways throughout the season! See you Sundays at the Market!

JUNETEENTH

Sundays, June 18

Les Gove Park | 12pm - 5pm

Juneteenth, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration will feature live music, food trucks, inflatable rides for the kids to enjoy and opportunities to support Black businesses.

KIDSDAY

Friday, June 24 | 11am - 4pm

Les Gove Park

An event to celebrate Auburn's youngest citizens! This FREE, fun-filled, one-day event includes inflatable rides, live entertainment, arts and craft opportunities, mini golf, loads of vendors, a touch-a-truck display, food concessions and so much more!

FITNESS MEMBERSHIP

Membership | $20 Regular/$15 Seniors/Teens

Monthly Membership with Unlimited Childcare: Adult + 1 child $35/month
Adult + 2 children $50/month
Adult + 3 children $65/month

Daily Drop In Rate: $5 Regular/$4 Seniors/Teens
Childcare Drop In: $5

Fitness Membership gets you moving with all the perks!

Full details and class schedule at auburnwa.gov/fitness:

Unlimited access to fitness classes both
virtual and in-person
Unlimited use of the fitness center
Drop-in Childcare
Open gym programs
Unlimited access to the full virtual fitness class library

Open Gym Schedule
Monday/Wednesday - 12-1:30pm - Pickleball
Tuesday/Thursday - 9:30-11:30am - Senior Volleyball (50 & over only); 12-1:30pm-Pickleball
Open Gym Drop In Fees: Senior (50+) $3; Adult $4; Free with fitness membership

NON-MEMBERSHIP FITNESS CLASSES

Nourish & Restore- Mindful Yoga & Meditation Workshop | Ages 14 & Over

Wednesday, May 25 | 6:30-8p | 56583 | Auburn Community & Event Center

Yoga en Español | Ages 14 & Over

Saturday, May 14 | 8:30-9:30a | 56570 | Auburn Community & Event Center

TO REGISTER:
On-line: Auburn @Play online registration
Phone: 253-931-3043; VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express

Online Recreation Registration

www.auburnwa.gov/play | 253-931-3043

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