Irving Recreation Center
Summer 2013
Download the full program guide for contact information, hours, fees and facility rental info and court reservations.
Facility Rentals
Did you know you can rent Irving Recreation Center for your next birthday party, family gathering, meeting, social event or club? Call our office for information - 402-441-7954.
Picnic Loan
Make any event more fun with our equipment loan program. Quick, affordable rentals of all your old-time favorites: bingo, bocce, croquet, gunny sacks, horseshoes, parachutes, tug-of-war, water coolers, and plenty more! Call us for a complete list or to reserve items for your next family reunion, picnic or backyard party.
Court Reservations
We begin taking reservations every Wednesday at 9am for Thursday through the following Wednesday.
Basketball
Half-Court Fee: $11/55 min | Full-Court Fee: $22/55 min
Through October 31
Days: Monday - Thursday | Time: 5:00-5:55p, 5:55-6:50p
November 1-25
Days: Monday - Thursday | Time: 5:00-5:55p, 5:55-6:50p
Days: Saturday | Time: 1:05-2:00p, 2:05-3:00p, 3:05-4:00p, 4:05-5:00p
Starting November 26
Days: Monday - Thursday | Time: 5:30-6:25p,
Days: Saturday | Time: 1:05-2:00p, 2:05-3:00p, 3:05-4:00p, 4:05-5:00p
Volleyball
Fee: $12/55 min
Through October 31
Days: Wednesday | Time: 5:00-5:55p, 5:55-6:50p
November 1-25
Days: Wednesday | Time: 5:00-5:55p, 5:55-6:50p, 6:50-7:45p
Weight/Fitness Room Hours
Our weight room equipment includes a universal weight machine, Airdyne exercise bikes and a rowing machine. Fee: $1/visit.
Through October 31<
Days: Monday - Thursday |
Time: 5:00-7:00p
Through October 31<
Days: Monday - Thursday |
Time: 5:00-8:00p
Days: Saturday |
Time: 1:00-5:00p
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
Dual Language Preschool - Ages 3-5
Our dual language preschool program allows children of all language backgrounds to grow by incorporating new experiences into their daily routine. Thematic content supports language development in English and Spanish and allows preschoolers to have fun while playing and learning kindergarten readiness skills. Need-based scholarships are available. Call 402-441-7954 to request an information packet.
2011-2012 (September-May)
2-Day Session: Mon/Wed Fee: $57/month
3-Day Session: Mon/Wed/Fri Fee: $85/month
Creative Play: Ages 3-5
Creative play is fundamental to your child’s development. Our teacher will lead songs, games, stories, art activities, and imaginative play according to each day’s theme.
Thursday Session
Dates: Oct 11 - Nov 15 |
Time: 10:00-11:00a |
Fee: $21
Saturday Session
Dates: Oct 13 - Nov 17 |
Time: 1:30-2:30p |
Fee: $21
Yoga Animals: Ages 3-5 +parent
Parents and children playfully explore yoga postures together through animal-themed rhymes, songs, games, and stories.
2011-2012 (September-May)
Dates: Tuesdays, Oct 13 - Nov 17 |
Fee: $30/session (6 wks)
Times: 10:00 - 11:00a, 6:00 - 7:00p
Beginning Archery Camp – Winter Break, Ages 11-14
Our experienced National Archery in the Schools Program® trained staff will introduce participants to range safety and etiquette and proven skills for archery success.
Dates: Dec 26 – 28, Jan 2 - 4 | Fee: $42 (6 days)
Time: 10:30a – 12:30p
Scout Badge Work, Ages 11-17
Cycling
Learn and practice skills required to earn the BSA® Cycling merit badge. Non-scouts are also welcome! Bring your own bicycle and helmet.
Dates: Saturday, November 3 & 10 |
Time: 10:30a – 12:30p
Fee: $20
First Aid
Learn and practice skills required to earn the BSA® First Aid merit badge. Non-scouts are also welcome!
Dates: Saturday, December 8 & 15 |
Time: 1:30-4:00p
Fee: $20
Archery
Taught by an Irving Rec. Center’s National Archery in the Schools Program® trained archery instructor. Learn and practice skills required to earn the BSA® Archery merit badge using a compound bow. Non-scouts are also welcome!
Dates: Thursday & Friday, January 3 - 4 |
Time: 1:30 - 4:00p
Fee: $20
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS - Ages 18+
China Painting
Irving Recreation Center has offered china painting classes for both beginning and experienced painters since 1991 and is home to some of the finest china painting hobbyists around. Classes taught by Peg Pelter. Register seven days prior to the start date.
Days: Wednesdays |
Fee: $42/6 weeks (additional supply fees vary)
Session 1
Dates: September 5 – October 10
Times: 9:30-1:30a, 12:30-2:30p, 6:00-8:00p
Session 2
Dates: November 7 – December 12
Times: 9:30-1:30a, 12:30-2:30p, 6:00-8:00p
China Painting Workshops
Date: Saturdays |
Time: 9:00a – 4:00p (Bring a lunch)
Fee: $24.50/workshop (additional supply fees vary)
Grape Workshop
Luscious, ripe, and rich grapes painted on a gray. Students can choose between two different color schemes.
Date: September 1
Fruit Workshop
Students can finish the second fire on last month’s grape projects or paint fruit designs on plates or tiles.
Date: September 1
Birds Workshop
Pheasants, geese, and ducks. Projects for the sportsman in your family, painted on a mug, tankard, or box. A good seminar for students who want to learn to paint birds.
Date: September 1
Santa Portraits Workshop
Students can choose between a black penwork Santa design or choose a traditional Santa portrait on an 8” coupe plate. Other portrait designs will also be available.
Date: September 1
Gifts Workshop
End of the year wrap up. Finish up those gifts for the Holiday Season. Also, quick one-fire projects for those unexpected gifts. Glass candle holders and penwork refrigerator magnet patterns will be available.
Date: September 1
