JCPRD weekly program highlights: Jan. 11-17
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers year-round programs, activities, and special events for all ages!
Program offerings for the week of Jan. 11-17 include: Animal Tales Storytime session – Winter Wildlife for ages 2-6 with an adult at Mill Creek Activity Center; six Homeschool Art and Engineering programs for ages 6-18 at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center; Adaptive Rec - Special Olympics Bowling for ages 8 and older at Park Lanes Family Fun Center; Crafty Hour Pressed Flower Art class for ages 18 and Older at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse; four Tap Dance classes for 50 Plus at the Matt Ross Community Center; and much more!
For more information or to register online for the programs listed here, click on the class titles below. To register by phone, call 913-831-3359.
A reminder that while JCPRD’s 50 Plus programs are primarily for people who are age 50 or older, interested parties who have not yet reached that magic age may still be able to attend. Persons 18 and older who are interested in a 50 Plus class are invited to call the 50 Plus Department at 913-826-2975 for space availability.
Here’s a sampling of programs JCPRD has coming up for the week of Jan. 11-17:
PRESCHOOL
- Jan. 14 - Make: Tots & Tools (Ages 3-7) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
- Jan. 14 - Museum: Retro Storytime - “The Ookpik Book” (All Ages) Johnson County Museum
- Jan. 14 - Early Learning: Cooks and Books (Ages 2-5 with Adult) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
- Jan. 14 - Storytime: Animal Tales - Winter Wildlife (Ages 2-6 with Adult) Mill Creek Activity Center
- Jan. 16 - Preschool: Royal Tea Party (Ages 2-5 with Adult) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
YOUTH
- Jan. 13 - Art: Homeschool Art Adventures III (Ages 12-18) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
- Jan. 14 - Art: Homeschool Art Adventures I (Ages 6-10) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
- Jan. 15 - Art: Homeschool Art Adventures I (Ages 6-10) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
- Jan. 15 - Make: Homeschool Making & Engineering I (Ages 8-11) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
- Jan. 15 - Art: Homeschool Art Adventures II (Ages 8-13) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
- Jan. 15 - Make: Homeschool Making & Engineering II (Ages 12-17) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
- Jan. 15 - Special Interest: The Knight School Chess Team (Ages 6-12) Roeland Park Community Center
- Jan. 16 - Girl Scout Brownie Space Science Adventurer Badge (Ages 7-9) Ernie Miller Nature Center
- Jan. 17 - Girl Scout Daisy Space Science Explorer Badge (Ages 5-7) Ernie Miller Nature Center
ADAPTIVE RECREATION - JCPRD’s Adaptive Recreation programs provide fun, educational, and socializing activities for members of the Johnson County community with special needs.
- Jan. 16 - Adaptive Rec - Special Olympics: Bowling (Ages 8 & Older) Park Lanes Family Fun Center
ADULT
- Jan. 13 - Crafty Hour: Pressed Flower Art (Ages 18 & Older) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
- Jan. 16 - Art: Acrylic Painting Series (Ages 18 & Older) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
50 PLUS
- Jan. 12 - Dance: Tap Dance - Beginning (Ages 50 & Older) Matt Ross Community Center
- Jan. 12 - Dance: Tap Dance - Intermediate (Ages 50 & Older) Matt Ross Community Center
- Jan. 13 - Dance: Tap Dance - Advanced (Ages 50 & Older) Matt Ross Community Center
- Jan. 13 - New! Special Interest: Grain to Griddle: Fresh Flour & Pancakes (Ages 50 & Older) Roeland Park Community Center
- Jan. 13 - Cards: Bridge Workshops - Negative Doubles (Ages 50 & Older) Matt Ross Community Center
- Jan. 14 - Special Interest: Debunking Health Myths (Ages 50 & Older) Roeland Park Community Center
- Jan. 14 - Walking Soccer (Ages 50 & Older) New Century Fieldhouse
- Jan. 14 - Technology: Small Group Computer or Cell Phone Tutoring (Ages 50 & Older) Roeland Park Community Center
- Jan. 15 - Dance: Tap Dance - Advanced Beginning (Ages 50 & Older) Matt Ross Community Center
- Jan. 15 - Special Events: Lunch & Learn-City of Fountains (Ages 50 & Older) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse