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OUTDOOR



        Fishing Experience Age 4-14
                                                    FREE
        Get ready for a day of fun, learning, and outdoor adventure at
        the 2026 Fishing Experience! This beloved annual event will
        be held on Saturday, May 16 at Old Fishing Hole Park (Frager Rd.,
        south of West Meeker). This FREE event offers kids a chance to learn fishing skills
        and explore the great outdoors.
        IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
        •   While this event is FREE, registration is required. Spots fill quickly!
            Last day to register is Wednesday, May 13, if there is any room available.
        •   Limit of one spot per child. To ensure fairness, each child may only
            register for one time slot. Duplicate registrations will be removed,
            and you will be assigned the earliest time slot.
                                                                  FREE
        WHAT TO EXPECT:
        •   Hands-on fishing lessons with experienced guides.
        •   Opportunities to catch trout in a safe and supportive environment.
        •   Learn water safety and how to care for the environment.
        •   All equipment is provided - just bring your excitement!  HERO is an exciting, high energy mobile health and nutrition program
        •   Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot for check-in.   that brings the fun right to you – FOR FREE! Weekdays from June 22 to
                                                              August 7, we’ll be visiting a site near you with a variety of traditional
        Old Fishing Hole | FREE | D. Hobbs                    and not-so-traditional sports and activities. We’ll discuss healthy
                                                              eating and lifestyles, complete some creative projects, and have fun!
           DAY   SESSIONS  DATES        TIMES         #
           Sat    1 sess.   5/16      8am-8:45am  YT1401 01S        DATES                  ACTIVITIES
                                                                  June 22-26           Soccer and Hydration
           Sat    1 sess.   5/16     8:45am-9:30am  YT1401 02S
                                                                 June 29-July 2*   Parachutes, games, and your heart
           Sat    1 sess.   5/16    9:30am-10:15am  YT1401 03S   July 6-July 10  Smoothie Bike, Hula-hoops, and mindfulness
           Sat    1 sess.   5/16    10:45am-11:30am  YT1401 04S   July 13-17         Earth Ball and a balanced diet
                                                                  July 20-24    Water Games and Understanding food labels
           Sat    1 sess.   5/16     11:30am-12pm  YT1401 05S
                                                                  July 27-31          Disc Golf and portion sizes
        Special thanks to our long-time sponsor, The Rotary Club of Kent, for their dedication   August 3-7  Art Bike and stretching for sports
        to helping make this a memorable day for kids.
                                                              *No visit 7/3
                 INTERACTIVE PLAY                             Check out KentHERO.com for a list of summer locations!
                                                              Give us a call at 253-856-5030 if you'd like to see about getting
                                                              HERO out to your apartment complex or neighborhood park.



                                                                  YOUTH & TEEN CAMPS




                                                             Spring Break Camp Grade K-5
                                                             Spring Break is just around the corner! Start making plans to join Kent Parks for
                                                             a fun week filled with group games, spring-themed crafts, and memory-making
                                                             experiences. We'll take a trip over to the movie theater for a kid's movie - with
                                                             snacks! Don't wait too long to sign up as spots fill quickly. Go online or give us a
                                                             call at 253-856-5030 to get your child registered today.
                                                             $50 non-refundable fee is included in the cost of camp.
                                                             Cancellations must be made at least 5-business days in advance of the start of
                                                             camp, and does not include the $50 non-refundable fee.
                                                             Kent Commons | $250 | C. Stekovic
                                                                 DAY      DATES       TIMES            #
                                                               Mon-Fri   4/6-4/10  7:30am-5:30pm    YT1302 01S
         Skip to My LÜ!  Grade K-5
         Spring may have sprung but with the cold, rainy weather still here it can be difficult
         to find fun things for your child to do to be active and stay fit. That's where LÜ comes
         in! The LÜ Interactive Playground is a state-of-the-art audio/video gaming system   SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
         that combines their love of video games with physical activity; projecting interactive
         sports, arcade-style and educational games that will keep your child moving and   Did you know that qualifying
         thinking while having a ton-of-fun. Best of all, they’re getting a great work-out
         without even realizing it. Space is limited so get your child registered today!  participants can receive scholarships
         Kent Commons | $60 | D. Hobbs                         for half price Kent Parks programs?
           DAY    SESSIONS   DATES     TIMES        #          Learn more on page 3.
           Tue     5 Sess.  4/14-5/12  5:30pm-6:30pm  YT0801 01S


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        Register for Spring and Summer programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100
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