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Show THE PARK Wednesday, August 20, This is another lifetime sport which is so beneficial in helping young people to continue physical activity after their school days Another summer has almost past, many of the leaves are already turning, the kids have gone back to school, and I find myself reflecting back to the warmer days of June and July. For me those days were filled with the plans and the action of a City Recreation Program. The kids were out of school a week and the activities began. The Recreation Building at the Park opened on a daily basis with scheduled activities throughout the week at no charge to participants. Recreation Assistant Nancy Moore was always available to carry out special activities such as crafts, softball, kite day, pet day, field trips hikes, cycling trips, checker tournaments, and Youngsters Day; or to interest children on the spur of the moment in such things as trampoline skills, drawing, slip- slide, card are over. Still another lifetime sport offered through the Rec. Program is cycling. Because of the enthusiasm of the participants, both young and old, this program is being continued into the fall. Backpacking proved to be a rewarding experience for some lucky Park City young people. Two separate groups packed into the Uinta Mountains this summer for four and five day trips. The scenery, the lakes, the trails, and the companionship all couple to make this recreational activity a unique opportunity. Two other programs which continued throughout most of the summer were Summer Ski Conditioning and Swimming. Summer Ski Conditioning had its emphasis on freestyle techniques which were introduced in the classes through gymnastics and trampoline skills. We expect to see many of the students of the class skiing this winter with greater coordination and agility as a result of Summer Ski Conditioning. Swimming seems to be one of the most popular educational and games, volleyball, basketball, and much more. This being only the second year of the Summer Recreation Program, activities are still on a small scale and mainly directed towards children. school-ag- e However, attempts were made this summer to involve adults in recreational activity such as Mens and Womens Swim and a Classes, Conditioning Volleyball Tournament, and an Excercise and Fitness Thru Dance Class. Hopes are high that in the months to come more recreational activities of Park Page 7 ter. We were able to pack alot of activity into the time when school let out for summer break and began again this past Monday. Im sure Ive left a number of good times unmentioned. Such events as the end of the summer party at Lagoon, the Hayride, finger painting with pudding, the trip to the Homestead, somersaults on the inner tube, hikes to Shadow Lake, or playing Crazy Eights, are all important in their own way. Now thoughts turn to plans for the upcoming months. As usual there is much in the offering for school age children. However, as the kids are getting sessions offered this summer. Instruction began with such basic skills as Adjustment to the Water and continued through the levels to include a very rigorous course in lifesaving. My greatest appreciation to Mr. Blonquist of the Silver King Lodge and Mr. Hosenfelt of the Chateau Apres Lodge for the use of their pools. Lessions in Horsemanship are an opportunity to learn and have a good time while youre doing it. This is what the participants of the two Horseback Riding Classes did. They learned about horses, from grooming to saddling, and about riding, from walking to cantoring. In classes such as this, education and recreation seem to go hand in hand. Turning to the cultural aspect of the recreation and education, art and dance were also among selves through educational, recreational or sporting in- volvements. At the beginning of the summer I realized that one of the most popular summer events of Park City in the past was Little League Baseball. After contacting several parties to receive commitments and spreading the word at the elementary school, the League began, and, with the strong backing of the community, proved to be a great success. Tennis is another sport which Park City youth seem to be developing a serious interest in. Classes were conducted for 34 individuals during a span in June and July. Students were instructed in elementary skills as well as very advanced tennis the offerings this summer. Throughout June and July, each and Monday Wednesday were able to try their youngsters hand at artistic expression through such media as acrylics and canvas, fabric and paper, ek and watercolors. Dance gave students a chance to also express themselves, this strategy. Golf lessons were conducted at the resort driving range for the time through creativity of into the swing of school again, I am concentrating on other age groups. Development of a Preschool for 3,4 and 5 year olds is under consideration. Some recreational activities for our Senior Citizens Group are being will let me know; for what better way is there to serve the community than to listen, and meet the requests of the people. SO BUSINESS planned, and I am now the Memorial scheduling Building for leagues, tour- WITH naments, special events, and educational pursuits of the over 18 but not yet a senior citizen age group. I am hopeful that if you feel there isnt anything offered to suit your interests you A LOCAL BUSINESS CONDOMINIUMS LAND and HOMES NIELSEN 306 Main 649-974- ' live entertainment Three-Fingere- City youth. Over 115 students tended at least one of the four day-to-da- or 5 REALTY 752-044- EAST CANYON STABLES Unlimited Mountain Riding English & Western Lessons BOARDING & TRAINING 0, Jack & Saturday 0 Friday Night O Q O 3 Open Daily at 11:00 a.m . serving DynamiteSandwiches on Homemade Bread Beer & Setups European & American Cuisine Specializing in Prime Rib Unique Dessert Bar Tuesday - Sunday , PARK AVENUE 649-855- 1 6-- 11 pm ADOLPHS 649-866- 0 ' SPECIALTY MENUES A VAILABLE SCooma Of FOR PRIVA TE PARTIES 10-6- 0 people GIFTS OF DIST NOTION 363 MAIN STRFET a Kamas LocalHandaderas Paintings Wooden Hand Made Toys Crocheted Rugs Dolls - Raggedy Ann & Andy -- Quilts 4 Rental Horses Available 3 & d motion. For some of the very second consecutive summer. 649-934- young children, this proved quite successful and we hope to start the classes again during the win- at- programs for adults can be sponsored by the Recreation Department. y Along with the the at Park, which programming emphasized constructive use of a childs free time, Park Citys youth had an opportunity to actually learn and better them- six-we- aura Recreation Program in Retrospect BY KATHY KOCIN'SKI pery CITY 1974 GASOLINE - PICNIC SUPPLIES |