Burlington Recreation Center
(620) 364-8484
Youth Activities
Member Registration begins August 22nd, 2023
Non-Member Registration begins August 25th, 2023
Instructional Volleyball
4th-6th graders join us for volleyball skills camp led by Coach Sarah Rice and her staff! Basic skills will be introduced to prepare for future leagues. Practices will be held on Wednesday nights: August 30, September 6 & September 13. **ANY 5TH OR 6TH GRADER SIGNED UP FOR OUR YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE WILL BE ABLE TO SIGN UP FOR INSTRUCTIONAL VOLLEYBALL WITH NO FEE.
4th-6th graders
Wed August 30, September 6 & September 13
5:00—6:00pm @ BRC Gym
$25 Member; $ 28 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, August 28
Youth Volleyball
We are looking for 5-6 graders to join our youth volleyball league! Games will begin on Monday, September 18 and run approximately six weeks. **NOTE: All registrations received after Monday, August 28 will be placed on teams only IF spots are available! **ANY 5TH OR 6TH GRADER SIGNED UP FOR OUR YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE WILL BE ABLE TO SIGN UP FOR INSTRUCTIONAL VOLLEYBALL ALSO WITH NO FEE.
Grades 5 & 6
Mondays, September 18-October 23
$20 Member; $23 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, August 28
Kindergarten Soccer
The league will be 8 on 8 and take place Thursday nights for approximately 4 weeks.
Kindergarteners
Thursdays, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
$20 Member; $ 23 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, July 31
Crafty Kids
Join Miss Alison for some super fun crafting activities after school!
Tuesdays
K-2nd 3:30-4:15pm
3rd & Up 4:15-5:00pm
September 12-October 24
$20 Members; $23 Non-Members (covers materials)
Deadline to register: September 5
Pre-School Soccer
4 year olds can start early with our pre-school soccer program. All 4 year old’s are invited to come and learn basic soccer skills to prepare for future soccer leagues. We introduce beginner skills with fun and exciting drills. NOTE: Pre-School soccer is for 4-year old’s only. The field will be cut down, number of players reduced, and emphasis placed on skill development.
4 years olds only
Wednesdays: September 20, 27 October 4, 11
4:30—5:15pm @ BRC Soccer field (across from BRC)
$15 Member; $ 18 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Tuesday, Sept 5
Weights with Trevor
Middle schoolers, join Trevor at BRC on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 for a weights workout! You will be guided through a workout using machine weights and dumbbells. Safety and proper lifting technique will be a key focus along with knowledge of lifting for a lifetime of fitness!
Boys & Girls Grades 6-8
Tuesday, August 29-October 24
3:30-4:30pm
FREE
Youth Hiking Club
Kids, get out and stretch your legs, breathe the fresh air, and explore the great outdoors on some trails with Miss Alison. Adventure is out there!
Grades 4-8
Mondays, September 11-October 30
3:30-5:30
$25/person; Fee covers transportation and snacks
Deadline to register: September 5
After School Pool Games
Join us for this fun after school program in the pool!! We will play various pool games and help keep the kids active! Bring your suit & towel and enjoy these various games!
Grades K-8
September 18, October 16, November 6
3:30-4:30
FREE
Boo Boogie Bash
Put on your favorite costume and don’t forget your
dancing shoes because it’s time for a Halloween dance party! We will pump up the volume and play some of your favorite, creepy Halloween songs along with today’s hits during this Boo Boogie Bash! Prizes will be awarded for the scariest costume, prettiest costume and the cutest costume.
Grades 6, 7, 8
7:30—9:00pm
$5/person at the door
Saturday, October 28
Halloween Coloring Contest
Win a prize by entering the Halloween coloring contest! Pick up a color sheet at the Rec Center starting October 2. Turn in your completed sheet by Friday, October 27.
AGE CATEGORIES:
4 years and under
5 – 7 years;
8 - 11 years
12-15 years
Boys Night Out
Join us for some fun at the Rec. We will play games such as dodgeball, gaga ball, knock out, night tag, the Wii and do some swimming! Bring swim trunks and towel. Come have fun with the boys. Pizza will be included!
Boys grades 1st—6th grade
Friday, November 10
6:00pm—11:00pm
$15 Member; $18 Non Member
DEADLINE: Friday, November 10 until 6pm
Kid Fit
Do you need to run off some steam or just love to run? Come to the Rec on Wednesdays beginning at 3:30pm. You will have access to run or walk on the track . Prizes will be earned for every 5 miles ran/walked. A Kid Fit t-shirt will be earned by all participants who attend at least 7 of the 8 weeks of Kid Fit!
Wednesdays
August 30-October 18
3:30-4:30pm
$15 Members; $18 Non-Members; $5 Late Fee (covers prizes & cost of shirts)
DEADLINE: Monday, August 28
Recreation Wrestling
Kids 4+ interested in learning about wrestling should enroll in the Rec Wrestling Program! Wrestlers will learn basic wrestling holds and terminology. The BHS wrestling team, will run practices (Mondays for three weeks), followed by a local tournament on Monday, December 11. Each wrestler will receive a t-shirt and medal for participating in the local tournament. For those interested in competing in competitive wrestling tournaments, the Burlington Wrestling Club has a separate program which begins after the BRC wrestling program has ended. Rec Wrestling practices are held at the BHS wrestling room; enter through the Activity Entrance. Practice will run from 5:15-6:15pm.
Ages 4-12
Practices: Mondays: Nov 20, Nov 27, Dec 4
Tourney: Monday, December 11 @ 5:30pm
$15 Member; $18 Non Member
Burlington Wrestling Club
MORE INFORMATION TO COME AT A LATER DATE.
Glow Show Dance Fun
Learn a simple routine then get your “glow” on and perform at the annual Glow Show at the BHS football game in October. The fee covers instruction and glow materials (poms, etc) that you will be using at the Glow Show! This is a pompon class that learns a dance for the Glow Show and then is finished.
Performance date is TBD.
1st-2nd Grade 3:30-4:15
3rd & Up 4:15-5:00
Tuesdays and Thursdays
August 29-October 19
$30 Member; $33 Non Member; $5 late
Deadline: Friday, August 25
Pom Pom
Join this performing group to work on rhythm, coordination and dance moves! This class will run from September through February. Participants will perform several times throughout the year at various sporting events. The fee covers classes from Sept through Feb which includes instruction, t-shirt and transportation to events.
5th Grade+
Tuesdays, October 24-February
3:30pm
$40 Member; $43 Non Member; $5 Late
Deadline: Friday September 1
Cheerleading
Go Big Red! Cheer the Wildcats on to victory and
perform at the half-time of a BHS varsity boys’ basketball game! You will learn sideline chants, floor cheers, jumps, and a short dance routine. The fee covers instruction and a t-shirt. Plan to strut your stuff at a BHS basketball game. Performance date is TBD. 1st Grade and up.
Thursdays: October 26-February
Grades 1-2: 3:30-4:00 pm
Grades 3+: 4:00-4:30 pm
$25 Member; $28 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, October 23
PEFORMANCE: TBD
Decorate an Ornament
Make 2 different keepsake ornaments to adorn your tree.
Grades 1 & Up
Mondays, December 4 & 11
3:30pm
$10 Members; $13 Non-Members; $5 Late
Deadline: Monday, November 27
Christmas Coloring Contest
Enter this coloring contests for a little friendly coloring competition and try to win one of the prizes! Pick up a coloring sheet after Friday, December 1 and return it by Friday, December 22. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
AGE CATEGORIES:
4 years & Under
5-7 years
8-11 years
12-15 years
Instructional Basketball W/the ‘Cats
1st and 2nd graders are invited to learn about the game of basketball by participating in our annual instructional camp. Kids will get to learn from Coach Logan and the Burlington Wildcats basketball team! Instructional basketball will be held on Wednesdays from January 10th to January 31st with the 31st being our game day. Fee covers cost of the clinic plus a t-shirt. Times may change based on the number of kids participating.
1st & 2nd graders
$15 Members; $18 Non Members; $5 Late
PRACTICES: Wednesdays, Jan 10, 17, 24
1st grade: 3:30-4:15 pm
2nd grade: 4:15-5:00 pm
GAME: Wednesday, Jan 31
1st & 2nd Grade combined: 5:15-6pm
DEADLINE: Monday, December 18
3 on 3 Youth Basketball
Any anxious 1st and 2nd graders ready to start basketball? Boys and girls are welcome to join our 3 on 3 basketball league that starts on Thursday, February 8th. The season will last for 4 weeks.
1st and 2nd Graders
Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22 & 29
$20 Member; $23 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, January 8
Youth Basketball & Draft Combine
Boys & girls, grades 3-6, are eligible to participate in Burlington’s competitive basketball league. Practices will begin once teams have been selected. Games will be played on Saturday’s, beginning January 6. The season will last approximately 6 weeks.
This year we will be adding a BRC Basketball Draft
Combine to our Youth Basketball season. This will be included in the Youth Basketball fee. Both boys and girls will run drills lead by the BHS basketball teams. Rec coaches will watch to help with putting faces to names during the drafting process. Rec coaches will also be shown some drills to run with their Youth Basketball teams.
Grades 3-6
Games: Saturdays, beginning January 6th & running approximately 6 weeks
$20 Member; $23 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, October 30
DIVISIONS:
Minor Boys 3rd & 4th grade
Minor Girls 3rd & 4th grade
Major Boys 5th & 6th grade
Major Girls 5th & 6th grade
BRC Basketball Draft Combine
Saturday, November 4th
BOYS AND GIRLS COMBINED
3rd-4th Grade: 8:30-10:00am
5th-6th Grade: 10:30-12:00pm