Kirkland Parks & Community Services is excited for the return of the 2021-2022 Winter Youth Basketball League! 

Our league is open to any interested player in 3rd-6th Grades (Boys & Girls) that want to learn the game of Basketball.  The purpose of the City of Kirkland Youth Basketball League is to give each child the opportunity to learn the importance of good sportsmanship and fair play in competition.  Our coaches strive to teach the basic rules, skill and techniques involved in basketball so that each child may play and enjoy the game.  Through basketball, we hope to provide all players the opportunity to create friendships, learn new skills and have FUN!

Please register by your child’s grade and gender. When prompted, please select the school your child attends. Teams are formed by school, grade and gender.

In some cases, schools of the same grade and gender will be combined to form teams. For schools with multiple teams, teams are formed in order of registration, registrants 1-10 forming the first team, registrants 11-20 forming the second team and so on.

• The Youth Basketball League begins the week of December 6th.
• Teams Practice up to twice a week.
• Practice(s) are 1 hour in length. Coaches Needed!

Apply to be a coach today at: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Volunteer-Opportunities#section-5

Dates: December 6 - March 12
Location: North Kirkland Community Center
Days: Depends on Practice Dates - Practices are scheduled Mon-Fri depending on Coach/Grade/School; Games are held on Saturday's starting January 8th
Time: Varies on Practices and Games - Schedules to be announced!
Ages: 8 - 12 years

Register online at https://bit.ly/3heUrfo.

Kirkland Parks and Community Services has several facility attendant positions open.

Monitor private rentals, assist in the office, and help at special events! The hours are varied and flexible! Work at a combination of locations, including City Hall, Heritage Hall, and the North Kirkland and Peter Kirk Community Centers.

Visit www.kirklandwa.gov/parksjobs to apply!

Light Up Kirkland this winter by participating in the Holiday Lights Contest!

Decorate your house with lights, inflatables, music and holiday décor between November 1-December 9. The top 3 winners will win a victory yard sign!

Contest Rules:

• Open to Kirkland residents only.
• Decorations must be visible from driveway.
• Judging on December 14 from 5-8 PM.
• Winners will be announced December 16.
• Winners will be posted on Facebook. 

Participant's address will be listed on the Holiday Lights map that will be distributed to the public upon request and distributed to community participants of the Light Up Kirkland event on December 12.

Date: Decorate between November 1 - December 9
          Registration closes December 3 at Noon
          Judging will occur on December 14 between 5 to 8 PM
Ages: 18+

Register online at https://bit.ly/3BhTpGN

Connect with friends and learn real outdoor skills with expert Guides!

Find you adventure in wilderness survival, archery, and much more. Register for a one-day camp or for multiple days. Discover why so many northwest parents and kids choose Tracker's Earth award-winning camps.

Students are transported by Trackers Earth bus to various parks in the greater area for a variety of experiences and fun.

Register for all days offered or just the ones that fit into your schedule during winter break! Camps are broken down to ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12.

Stealth, Archery & Winter Adventures/Survival
Martial Arts, Parkour & Survival
Elves, Wizards & Dragons
Ghosts, Ghouls & Meddling Kids

Date: December 20 - 30 
Location: Pick-up and Drop-off at McAuliffe Park
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 
Ages: 6 - 12 years

To register and view camp options, visit us online at https://bit.ly/3GuIiyc