The Great Bend Recreation Commission has some great programs for your child when school is out.
The Great Bend Recreation Commission and the Cottonwood Extension District Office will be hosting a Babysitting 101 class set for Monday, October 4th, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Cottonwood Extension District Office (1800 12th St.). This course gives participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for toddlers through school aged children. Topics include safety issues, preventing injuries and illness, basic child care and age-appropriate activities to do with children. Students will also learn how to make a snack for kids. Each student will receive a wealth of information. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, September 29th. Children must be 11 by the class date. The instructor for this class is Michelle Beran, Cottonwood Extension District 4-H & Youth Development Agent. The entry fee is $10.00.
Also on Monday, October 4th, make plans to join us for the Fall Cheyenne Bottoms Tour. Mandy Kern, KWEC Program Specialist, will be leading a driving tour around our wetland looking for birds like the American White Pelican, Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, American Avocet and more! We will also walk out on the dike roads to really immerse ourselves into the habitat. Wear closed toed sturdy shoes. On the hikes, we will collect insects and plants to identify and look at under microscopes. A brief visit to the Kansas Wetlands Education Center will kick-start our adventure. After our Cheyenne Bottoms Tour is over at the KWEC, we’ll enjoy lunch outside the KWEC. Each participant will be required to bring a lunch and beverage in a cooler. After lunch, we’ll load back up on the bus and return to the Activity Center to finish off the day with some other organized activities. Students will be bused by USD 428, so please make sure you fill out a transportation request when your register your child. Participants will be required to wear a mask while being transported by USD 428. Snacks and beverages will be provided in the morning and afternoon. This program is open to children ages 6 – 12 and will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, September 29th. Please drop off and pick up your children at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th St.). The entry fee is $15.00.
A complete list of programs and class details can be found at the GBRC web site at www.greatbendrec.com. Online enrollment is now available on the website. Please contact the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755, ext 110, or stop by the office located at 1214 Stone St. for more information or with any questions you may have.