Recreation

City Hall
215 Sycamore Street
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
Phone: (563) 263-0241
Fax: (563) 264-0750
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Email: mboldon@ci.muscatine.ia.us

Mail-In/Drop off Registration Form

YOUTH

3rd and 4th Grade Flag Football
Flag football for 3rd and 4th grade boys and girls has been designed to teach football skills through fun drills, skill games and informal scrimmages.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday during the months of September and October.
Time: Practice times will vary. Games will be held at 6pm and 7pm under the guidance of a field supervisor and referee.
Location: Kent Stein Park
Fee: $30 (includes t-shirt, mouth piece and registration in the Punt, Pass and Run skills competition).

Registration dates: August 3rd through August 27th by 5:00pm.
All players are required to participate in the Punt, Pass and Run skills competition.

Any adults wishing to coach or assist should contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 263-0241.

Punt, Pass, and Run Skills Competition
Test your punting, passing and running skills at this one day clinic! (participation is mandatory for all flag football players)

Days: August 31st
Time: 6:00pm for 3rd grade, 7:00pm for 4th grade
Location: Kent Stein Park
Fee: $4.00 (free for those registered for the Flag Football program)
Registration dates: August 3rd through August 27th by 5:00pm.

Football Skills Clinic (Grades 1st & 2nd)
Instructors will teach the fundamentals of flag football through fun games, drills and informal scrimmages. This will allow children to learn the football basics prior to their participation in the 3rd and 4th grade flag football program. Trained Parks and Recreation staff will lead the clinics.

Days: Wednesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 5:30pm to 6:25pm or 6:30pm to 7:25pm
Location: Kent Stein Park
Fee: $20.00 (includes t-shirt)
Registration dates: August 3rd through August 27th at 5:00pm.

Tee-Ball Program
This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of baseball/softball through fun drills, skill-building activities and non-competitive games that will be incorporated into the program. IMPORTANT: Participants must be age 5 by June 14th.

Location: Sessions are held in the evenings at Taylor Park, Weed Park and Musser Park
Fee: $30.00 All participants will receive a T-ball T-shirt. Fee must be paid at the time of registration.
Days: Participants will register for either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Space is limited in each session.
Time: Practices and game times will vary but all will be held between the hours of 5:30pm and 8:00pm.

Volunteer coaches are needed. If you are interested in coaching a T-ball team please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 263-0241.

Little Muskie T-Ball (4 year olds)
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a Little Muskie T-Ball program for 4 year olds. This program is designed to teach basic fundamentals of hitting, throwing and catching in a non-competitive atmosphere. This program will be led by qualified instructors. Important: Participants must be age 4 by June 16th.

TOT LOT 1000.097
Hey parents! Tot-lot is back! Still looking for something for your 3-5 year old to do this summer? The tot-lot program will give your youngster an opportunity to use their creativity, to socialize with other children, and most importantly to have fun! This program will be led by qualified instructors. Some activities that will be included are: arts and crafts, musical sing-a-longs, organized games, free play on the playground and much more! Get your child involved today! Class size is limited.

Dates: June 15-July 15
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Location: Mulberry Elementary School
Fee: $25.00

Days for PLAY! 1000.104
Days for Play is a fun and games program for 4 and 5 year olds. It will provide structure, education and enjoyment through different games scheduled for each gathering. This program will be led by qualified instructors. Important: participants must be age 4 by June 14th.

Fee: $20
Day: Mondays
Dates: June 14 – July 5
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Weed Park

Gymnastics
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department offers gymnastic classes for boys and girls ages 4 and above. The classes are designed to allow the student to advance at his or her own pace. Participation in levels other than Beginner I or II must be approved by the instructor.

Days: Monday and Wednesday
Instructor: Diane Winegard
Location: Mulberry School Gymnasium
Fee: $30.00
Note: Each class includes eight (8) 55 minute classes.

Semi-Private Gymnastics Lessons
The semi-private classes offer students more individualized instruction.

In-line Hockey 1000.129
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Spring and Fall In-Line Hockey Program for youth in grades K through 5. This program will be held at the Muscatine Skate Park In-Line Hockey Rink for five (5) weeks. Skills that will be covered include passing, shooting and teamwork.

Dates: May 4 – June 3 and August 31 – September 30
Location: Muscatine Skate Park – Inline Hockey Rink
Fee: $12.00
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Times: 5:30-6:30pm
Equipment required: Equipment required: Hockey helmet with face shield, shin/knee guards, hockey stick with butt protector or taped end, full-fingered protective gloves, hard cup supporter for boys, inline skates.
PLEASE LOOK FOR INFORMATION FORTHCOMING ON THE MUSCATINE SKATE PARK GAMES!

Girls Volleyball Clinic 1000.128
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will offer a girls volleyball clinic for girls in grades 6 through 8. The clinic will include instruction and drills on the basic fundamentals of volleyball plus actual play. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Terrific program for those who are interested in playing middle school volleyball.

Date: July 27, 28, 29
Location: Central Middle School
Fee: $20.00 per person
Age: Grades 6 through 8
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Coed High School Sand Pit Volleyball Tournament
The Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a Coed Sand Pit Volleyball tournament for people in 9th through 12th grades. Games will be held at Weed Park on May 22nd beginning at 9am. This will be a round robin tournament. The first ten (10) teams to register will be put into two divisions of 5 teams each. The top 2 in each division will advance to championship play. The fee is $50 per team. Teams interested in participating in this program should contact the Parks and Recreation Department prior to May 14st.

QuickStart Tennis Lessons
QuickStart Tennis is a new format fitting tennis to kids based on age and physical size. By modifying the court dimensions, equipment, net height and scoring system, kids will develop better technical and tactical skills. With these elements, kids will achieve early success and stay with the game. Students must provide their own racquet and must wear tennis shoes. Class size is limited.

QuickStart Pee Wee Tennis
QuickStart Pee Wee Tennis is a new format to help ages 4-7 learn to play the game using modified tennis balls. Court size will be 36’ long and 18’ wide.

Days: All classes are held Monday through Friday
Fee: $25.00

QuickStart Beginner Tennis
QuickStart Beginner Tennis is a new format to help ages 8 to 10 years old play the game using a modified court size and low bounce tennis balls.

Days: Monday through Friday
Fee: $30.00

QuickStart Intermediate Tennis
Intermediate Tennis is designed for children ages 10 and up. This level will learn the basic tennis fundamentals on a standard size tennis court. Tennis balls will be provided.

Youth Disc Golf Clinic
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a spring Youth Disc Golf Clinic. This clinic is designed to learn basic skills and techniques of the game of Disc Golf. This clinic will be held at the Muscatine Disc Golf Course located at Fuller Park. Start learning the game today!

Date: Wednesday, May 19th
Fee: $5.00
Location: Muscatine Disc Golf Course at Fuller Park
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Fundamentals & Lifetime Sports Skill Builder Camp
Have your child learn the fundamental and lifetime skills of America’s traditional and up and coming sports. The fundamental skill builder camp will teach ages 4 through 7 the fundamentals in basketball, baseball/softball, and soccer. The lifetime sports skill builder camp will be coaching ages 8 through 14 in basketball, flag football, and baseball. Through a progressive format, each child will be taught the fundamentals of the sports through Challenger Sports’ “Learning through Games” curriculum.

ADULT

Adult Disc Golf League
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will be offering adult men’s and women’s disc golf leagues. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Leagues will be scheduled on weekday evenings. Winner of the league gets a FREE Disc!

Men’s League – Session #1
Season: May 18 – June 22
Day: Tuesday
Fee: $10
Registration deadline: May 10th (pre-registration is required)
Organizational meeting: May 11th at 5:30pm at the Parks and Recreation Department

Women’s League – Session #1
Season: May 20 – June 24
Day: Thursday
Fee: $10
Registration deadline: May 10th (pre-registration is required)
Organizational meeting: May 13th at 5:30pm at the Parks and Recreation Department

Men’s League – Session #2
Season: July 14 – August 18
Day: Tuesday
Fee: $10
Registration deadline: July 5th (pre-registration is required)
Organizational meeting: July 6th at 5:30pm at the Parks and Recreation Department

Women’s League – Session #2
Season: July 15 – August 19
Day: Thursday
Fee: $10
Registration deadline: July 5th (pre-registration is required)
Organizational meeting: July 8th at 5:30pm at the Parks and Recreation Department

Sand Pit Volleyball League
The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department will offer a summer coed sand pit volleyball league. Matches will be played on Wednesday evenings at the Weed Park Courts behind the Lagoon. Registration deadline is Friday, April 30th. An organizational meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 5th. For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 263-0241.

Adult Tennis Lessons
This program is designed for individuals with skills ranging from beginner to advanced who are interested in tennis instruction to improve their play. Tennis balls are furnished. Participants must provide their own racquet and must wear tennis shoes. Pre-registration is required.

Fee: $25.00
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Aqua Conditioning 2000.103
What a way to work out! The water provides resistance to enhance muscle strength and endurance as well as improve cardiovascular fitness. The program is geared for both swimmers and non-swimmers. Come join the fitness fun! A minimum of ten participants must be enrolled for this class to be held.

Fee: $20.00
Date: July 6 – July 29
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Carver Swim Center

Adult Swim Lessons 2000.104
Don’t wait any longer! Swimming is a healthy activity that can continue for a lifetime. Go the extra mile and register today! This class offers personalized instruction in a private setting.

Fee: $14.00
Level: Beginner
Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Date: July 12 – July 30
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Carver Swim Center