Burlington Recreation Center
(620) 364-8484
Adult Interest/Special Events
Member Registration begins May 9th, 2023
Non-Member Registration begins May 12th, 2023
Adult Interest/Special Events
Burlington/New Strawn
City-Wide Garage Sale
Extensive advertising is done for this huge sale, so please register early! Your $5 fee helps defray the
cost of advertising and puts your individual sale on the main garage sale map for all to see! Plan NOW to
be a part of one of Burlington’s busiest days.
Saturday, August 5
$5.00
DEADLINE: Monday, July 24 @ 5pm
4th of July
Plan to spend the July 4th holiday right here in Burlington! Enjoy a cool dip at the outdoor pool from
1-5pm. Veterans and seniors (55 years and over) will be given free admission! All other patrons will receive $1.00 off regular admission! There will be a fireworks display at dusk at Kelley Park. Additional activities are pending.
White Elephant Bingo (adults)
Looking for a fun way to pass the time and connect with friends? Come on up to the Rec for some
Bingo! This will be a free activity, but participants are asked to bring items from home that they want to
donate for prizes (no large or damaged items or opened food packages, please). We’ll provide the cards and daubers!
1:00pm in BRC Conference Room
Fridays: June 2 and 16
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1 and 15
Free
5th Annual BRC Triathlon
Be sure to mark Saturday, August 12 on your calendar! Swim, bike and run as an individual or get a
team of three together and enter the team triathlon. Coffey County Circuit participants can get 3 points if they enter one of the individual triathlons. Team participants get one point. Triathlon will be held on
Saturday, August 12! Registration begins at 7:30am.
• Team division must be 3 members who each perform 1/3 of race.
• Lightning or threat of severe weather postpones/cancels event. NO REFUNDS
• Postponement Date will be Aug 19
• All bikers must wear approved helmet for ride
• Ages 14+ ONLY for all events
Xtreme Division: Starts @ 8am
Swim (500m), bike (12 miles), run (3.2miles)
Fun Division: Starts @ 8:30am
Swim(300m), bike(6 miles), run (3.2miles)
Team Division: Starts @ 9:00am
Swim(400m), bike(8miles), run (3.2 miles)
Saturday, August 12
$30 Indiv (includes T-shirt if registered by July 29)
$60 Team (includes T-shirt if registered by July 29)
Ages 14+
Registration begins at 7:30am.
OK KIDS
Sept 8-10, 2023
How about some great outdoor family fun right here in your back yard?! Mark your calendar for the
annual OK Kids event! Look for a detailed itinerary of activities soon! A wide variety of outdoor activities
are being planned, including: camping, fishing, archery, air rifle, trap shooting, canoeing, ropes
challenge, camp fire activities and MORE! Check out the
OK kids website at www.okkidscc.com!
Beginners Pickleball
Have you been thinking about trying the popular sport of Pickleball but feel a little intimidated because you don’t know how to play? Then this activity is for you! You’ll learn the rules of play during the first session and then have your own designated time slot once a week to enjoy the game
with players at your level.
Who: Beginning players only (this time slot is not
intended for super-competitive, hardcore play)
When: Tuesdays from 10am-Noon starting June 13
FREE
Zumbini
The ultimate bonding experience for parents and their young children! Created by Zumba and BabyFirst,
Zumbini is an early childhood program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill, and emotional development for children ages 0-4, all while creating a beautiful bonding experience for families.
When: June 10, 17; July 1, 8, 15 & 22
10:00am at BRC
Limit of 15 children (parents are invited to
participate with their children.)
$25/child
Fitness Options
Deep Water Aerobics
This evening outdoor pool class will be held by Aquatics Director Justin Logan. Join him in the pool for some deep water aerobics and to get a great water workout.
Monday & Wednesday Nights 5:15-5:50pm
July 10-August 9
$20 Member; $23 Non-Member; $3 Drop-in fee
Zumbini
The ultimate bonding experience for parents and their young children! Created by Zumba and BabyFirst,
Zumbini is an early childhood program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill, and emotional development for children ages 0-4, all while creating a beautiful bonding experience for families.
When: June 10, 17; July 1, 8, 15 & 22.
Limit of 15 children (parents are invited to
participate with their children.)
$25/child
Morning Water Aerobics
Do you enjoy the water? Start your morning off with this great water aerobic class. Everyone is welcome, young and old. This is a class for all fitness levels. You are encouraged to
work at your own pace and enjoy the water and camaraderie of your classmates.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 8:30am
Ongoing
$1/class/person
Payable to BRC
5th Annual BRC Triathlon
Be sure to mark Saturday, August 12 on your calendar! Swim, bike and run as an individual or get a team of three together and enter the team triathlon. Coffey County circuit participants can get 3 points if they enter one of the individual triathlons. Team participants get one point. Triathlon will be held on Saturday, August 12! Registration begins at 7:30am.
• Team division must be 3 members who each perform 1/3 of race.
• Lightning or threat of severe weather postpones/cancels event. NO REFUNDS
• All bikers must wear approved helmet for ride
• Ages 14+ ONLY for all events
Xtreme Division: Starts @ 8am
Swim (500m), bike (12 miles), run (3.2 miles)
Fun Division: Starts @ 8:00am
Swim(300m), bike(6 miles), run (3.2miles)
Team Division: Starts @ 8:00am
Swim(400m), bike(8miles), run (3.2 miles)
DATE: Saturday, August 12
FEE: $30 Indiv (includes T-shirt if registered by July 29)
$60 Team (includes T-shirt if registered by July 29)
WHO: Ages 14+
WHEN: Registration begins at 7:30am
Pickleball
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong and is something all ages can play. The rules are simple, the game is easy to learn, and you can have fun playing immediately.
Stop by and give it a try!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am & 1:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am, 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Fridays 10:00am
2023 Fitness Challenge
Keep your fitness promise this year! Walk, run, swim, bike, lift or any of the above and more! Just move your body with intentional effort! We are here to encourage you! Stay accountable, focused and consistent with BRC Fitness Challenge! See the Fitness Challenge handout
and review the 5 simple steps and get started today!
2023 FITNESS GOALS
Walkers/Runners 500 miles
Swimmers 50 miles
Bikers 1,000 miles
Weight Room 75 hours
Elliptical 750 miles
Cross-training 1,000 points
55+ 500 points