Burlington Recreation Center
(620) 364-8484
Youth Activities
Member Registration begins May 20, 2025
Non-Member Registration begins May 23, 2025
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Emporia Zoo, Splash Park & Ice Cream
We will start off our morning exploring the beautiful Emporia Zoo. Once we are done there we will head over to Peter Pan Park to enjoy our picnic lunches followed by some fun at the splash park and playground! When we are all nice and worn out we will stop by Braum’s
for a sweet treat before heading back home!
You will need to pack a sack lunch and water bottle. Please bring a change of clothes, towel and a little money for Braum’s ice cream.
1st-6th; Limit of 12
Monday, June 2nd
9:30am-4pm
Fee: $10 Member; $13 Non-member; $5 Late Fee
Deadline Friday, May 30
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Summer Series: Movie, Pizza Ranch & the Burlington Pool
B&B Theaters is having their summer series movies again. What’s better then a movie, pizza & pool day?
Sign up for one or sign up for them all!
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Fee covers movie ticket, BRC pool, transportation and lunch. Movie concessions and arcade at Pizza Ranch is on your own.
1st-8th Grade; Limit of 12
Thursday, June 13
9:00am-4:30pm
We will be back to the rec by 5pm for pick-up
Fee: $25/day Member; $28/day Non-member; $5 Late Fee
June 10th— The Bad Guys
June 17th— Garfield
July 1st— Dispicable Me
July 15—Sing 2
July 29th— Wild Robot
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Picnic at the Zoo Park, Topeka Sky Zone & Ice Cream
Everyone loves a trampoline but even more fun when there are lots of them all put together and other fun added in to make it more exciting! Let’s head to Sky Zone and jump out some energy! After Sky Zone we will head to snag some ice cream before returning to the Rec Center.
Fee includes transportation and admission. A parent MUST fill out a waiver on Sky Zone’s website before their child can go. We can help you with that if you need.
Please send a sack lunch for your kiddo and a little extra money for ice cream stop on the way home!
Friday, June 27 & Friday, July 25
10:00am-4:30pm
$25 Member/trip; $28 Non-Member/trip; $5 Late
1st-6th Grade ; Limit of 12
Deadline: Friday, June 13
**You can sign up for one or both trips. Deadline is the same.
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A Day at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf now offers day passes! We will spend the day splashing and playing at the beautiful indoor/outdoor establishment. You will need to send $$ for lunch. (Kids hamburger/chicken nugget meals that come with a small drink start at $10.99)
Monday, July 7
8:30am-5:00pm
$55 Member; $58 Non-Member; $5 Late
3rd-8th Grade ; Limit of 12
Deadline: Friday, June 21
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Kids Run Club
Where are our runners at?! This is for those with a love for running or just looking to get some extra conditioning in. We will have a warm-up, a workout and some sort of running game
at the end for a cool down.
Camp will be run on Thursday mornings for 8 weeks beginning June 5th.
8:30-9:30am
1st-6th grade
BHS Track
FREE to attend but must register.
MOTHER/SON DATE NIGHT
We have a special night full of FUN planned for you at the Outdoor Pool! Pool games, water bounce house obstacle course, cotton candy...! Come make some memories!
Don’t forget to bring some $ for a treat from TBerry’s Tasty Treats Ice Cream truck!!
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· Friday, June 6th—8-10pm
· $25/couple; $10 each additional son
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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. We are excited to have Miss Bri (Birk) instructing our Glow Show dancers again this year! We will announce the date of the game performance at a later date.
1st grade-2nd Grade: 3:30-4:15pm
3rd grade & up: 4:15-5:00pm
Thursdays beginning August 28—October Performance
$35 Member; $38 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, August 25
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Little Cats Summer Basketball Camp
Make sure to get your kiddos signed up for this great camp hosted by Burlington Wildcats Coach Logan and Burlington Ladycats Coach McGown that will include fundamental drills, competitive competitions & more! Each kid will get a handout with drills & skill work to take home and do on their own! Fee will include T-shirt.
Grades K-6th as of August 2024
Both boys and girls
July 29th-July 31st
K-3rd 10:30am-12:00pm
4th-6th 8:00am-10:00am
$25 Member; $28 Non Member; $5 Late fee
Deadline: Friday, July 11
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Flag Football
It’s time for Flag Football! Games will be Saturday mornings, beginning September 13 and run for approximately 6 weeks. Flags will be provided for each player. Volunteer coaches are needed!
Grades 1/2 and 3/4
BHS Baseball Field
Saturday mornings, Sept 13—Oct 18
$35 Member; $38 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, July 21
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Youth Soccer
It is time to sign up for the youth soccer league!! Boys and girls 6-13 years can play in this competitive league. Games will be Tuesday nights, starting September 9 and will run approximately six weeks through October 14. You will compete in one of three age divisions: Midgets, Minors or Majors. 8th graders who do not turn 14 before September 1st, 2024 will also be eligible. Shin-guards are required. Volunteer coaches needed.
Kids 6—13 years old
BHS Baseball Field
Tuesday nights, Sept 9—Oct 14
$25 Member; $28 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, July 21
DIVISIONS:
Midgets 1st and 2nd grade
Minors 3rd & 4th grade
Majors 5—8th grade (under 14 yrs by Sept 1)
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Youth Volleyball
We are looking for 5—6 graders to join our youth volleyball league!
Games will begin on Monday, Sept 15 and run approximately six weeks.
**NOTE: All registrations received after Monday, August 11 will be placed on teams IF spots are available!
Grades 5 & 6
Mondays, Sept 15—Oct 20
$25 Member; $28 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Monday, July 28th
Junior Golf
Calling all our Junior Golfers! Join Coach Julie Dawson for this opportunity
to get some golf tournaments in.
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Practices: Wednesdays mornings 9-10am at RCCC starting June 4th
Instructor: Julie Dawson 620.874.5056
Transportation: No transportation provided
Fee: $50
Tournament Sites/dates:
Burlington– June 5
Caney– June 12
Fredonia-June 19
Eureka– June 26
Divisions: Any boy or girl age 9 by June 1, 2025 through age 18 is eligible to play.
Boys: 9-11; 12-14; 15-18
Girls: 9-11; 12-14; 15-18
Ages 9-11 will play 6 holes; Ages 12-18 will play 9 holes.
DEADLINE: May 30th
Tackle Football
5th and 6th Graders
Starting Saturdays in September
Fee: $120
DEADLINE: Monday, July 21st
**Parent Meeting: Wednesday, July 23rd
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Pre-School Soccer
Join us for pre-school soccer! 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.
4 year olds
Wednesdays; Sept 17, 24, Oct 1
4:30-5:15pm
HS Softball Field
$15 Member; $ 18 Non Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Friday, September 5
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Kindergarten Soccer
The league for Kindergartners will be 8 on 8 and take place Thursday nights for approximately 6 weeks.
Kindergartners
HS Softball Field
September 4, 11, 18, 25
$25 Member; $28 Non Member; $5 Late
Deadline: Monday, July 21st
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Instructional T-Ball
Join us for instructional T-ball! All 3 & 4 year old's are invited to come and learn basic t-ball skills to prepare for future baseball/softball leagues. We introduce beginner skills with fun and exciting drills. Each child will need to have an adult with them on the field! COACHES NEEDED!
Ages 3 & 4
June 4, 11 & 18
Max of 20
5:00-5:45pm @ High School Softball Field
$15 Member; $18 Non-Member; $5 Late
DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 27
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