This year come and explore your local parks through the Kirkland Steppers program. Each Tuesday the steppers group will meet at 10 AM to either walk to a local park or meet at a local park to explore. Register before June 1 to receive a FREE Steppers T-Shirt!
Date(s): June 22 - August 24
Day(s): Tuesdays
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: New park each week
Cost: FREE
Waste no time lacing up your sneakers for an experience only the Steppers can provide. Register today at https://bit.ly/3vuvmSS.
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Watercolor Painting
Whether you are a beginner or advanced painter, you will enjoy learning techniques for a successful painting. Jean demonstrates every step and provides individual assistance to all. Working from photo references provided by instructor, you will paint still life, florals, landscapes/seascapes, animals and more. Supply list available at PKCC.
Date(s): June 21 - July 19 (No class July 5)
Day(s): Mondays
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center
Cost: $65 Resident or $78 Non-Resident
Register at https://bit.ly/3fQsMjt.
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Oil Painting the Easy Way
Paint along as Jean demonstrates the entire painting and provides individual assistance. Your own style will emerge as you paint many subjects from still life to landscapes to florals. You will quickly learn composition, color mixing, brush use, establishing depth and more. This class offers something for all levels. Supply list available at PKCC.
Date(s): June 23 - July 14
Day(s): Wednesdays
Program Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center
Cost: $65 Resident or $78 Non-Resident
Register at https://bit.ly/3oX2f8g.
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Join us as we continue to offer Virtual Sunrise Stretch
and Virtual Cardio and Core in 4 week sessions. Classes will be held through Zoom.
Start your day off with Joleen and sign up today at https://bit.ly/3wDgSAu
Cost: $32/session
Sunrise Stretch
Start your day with yoga-inspired poses and feel good stretches to improve alignment and reduce stress. Adapted for your at-home virtual setting, you will need a mat and appropriate floor space to lie down for this 30 minute class.
Date(s):Month long sessions range June 8 - August 26
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Cardio and Core
Basic cardio, dance fitness, and strength activities are adapted for virtual settings to get the most out of your "at home" workouts by following modifications for all levels! Have weights, water, and a mat within reach. Plan for standing space for about 2 steps to the left, right, front or back, also an area to lie down for core conditioning in this hour long class.
Date(s):Month long sessions range June 8 - August 26
Day(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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We're excited about our new partnership with Trackers Earth. They provide several camps with a natural world and survival focus. Trackers Earth programs have a goal of connecting students and families to the wonders of the natural world and to develop student backgrounds and skills so they can make the most of their time outdoors.
Date(s): Camps are offered through varied weeks between June 21 - August 20.
Day(s): Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Campers travel by bus or van from Everest Park to various destinations on a daily basis.
Weekly Cost: $485/Resident or $582/Non-Resident
For more information with the full listing of Trackers Earth Camps, visit https://bit.ly/3vChsyo.
Paddle Leadership Camp - Ages 11-16
Connect to nature as a Tracker, learning to see empathy as a wilderness survival skill.
Cultivate stewardship for community, nature, and many generations.
Connect with mentors and guides to master essential outdoor skills.
With your team, act as a role model and guide for younger campers.
Embark on action-packed adventures while learning outdoor skills with friends.
Date(s): Camps are offered weekly from June 21 - August 20.
Day(s): Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Campers travel by bus or van from Everest Park to various local destinations on a daily basis. Example weekly schedule and locations include: Martha Lake Park, Wenberg County Park, Kayak Point Regional Park, and Riverscene Park
Weekly Cost: $535/Resident or $635/Non-Resident
Register today at https://bit.ly/3fS5vh8.
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Due to popular demand, Overtime Athletics has added
another week of youth basketball camp this summer!
Overtime Athletics Basketball Camp is designed to
develop campers’ skills- dribbling, passing, shooting,
rebounding, and defense all while having fun, learning
the game with new and old friends. While at camp, campers will play a season worth of games, learn
fundamental skills, do daily station work, and
compete in contests and competitions.
Date(s): August 9-13
Day(s): Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Peter Kirk Elementary
Cost: $135/Resident or $162/Non-Resident
Register today at https://bit.ly/3yGUAzB
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We are proud to present a brand-new partnership with our local athletes called Northwest University Sports Academies. We bring NWU athletics to you!
Come play on the same court and field NWU athletes compete on. We are offering basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball sports academies throughout the summer.
Soccer and Basketball- Ages 5-8
Soccer AM: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Basketball PM: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Date(s): July 19-22 and July 26-29
Day(s): Monday - Thursday
Location: Northwest University Campus
Register at https://bit.ly/3wF4jEM
Volleyball- Ages 7-10
Date(s): August 10-12
Day(s): Tuesday - Thursday
Time: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Location: Northwest University Campus
Cost: $100/Resident or $120/Non-Resident
Register at https://bit.ly/3wF4jEM
Volleyball- Ages 11-14
Date(s): August 16-18
Day(s): Monday - Wednesday
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Northwest University Campus
Cost: $100/Resident or $120/Non-Resident
Register at https://bit.ly/3wF4jEM
Softball- Ages 6-11
Date(s): August 16-18
Day(s): Monday - Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Location: Northwest University Campus
Cost: $100/Resident or $120/Non-Resident
Register at https://bit.ly/3wF4jEM
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Are you an enthusiastic go-getter looking for a part time job?
We're hiring! The Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department is looking for Facility Attendants to oversee rentals at Heritage Hall and the Centennial Gardens, North Kirkland Community Center, and Peter Kirk Community Center. Facility Attendants will oversee parties, weddings, and business meetings.
Apply today at https://bit.ly/34qFwrN
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The City of Kirkland is seeking public input in in order to update the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, which is a six-year guide and strategic plan. The PROS Plan will establish a path forward for providing high quality, community-driven parks, trails, open spaces and recreational opportunities to benefit community members and visitors to Kirkland.
The City will be hosting focus groups, interviews, community workshops and survey opportunities throughout 2021, including a virtual public forum on Thursday, June 17 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Learn more at kirklandwa.gov/PlayItForward and sign up for the PROS Plan email list to receive project updates.
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