The Bayfield Rec Center now has a Facebook page!! Check it out!!
We offer many Community Education classes.
There's something for everyone.
Call the Rec Center to sign up today.
The Bayfield Area Rec Center is now a SilverSneakers Fitness Program partner. Certain Medicare-eligible seniors will be able to use the Rec Center for FREE!! If you have Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana, Medica, or AARP Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plan, you may be eligible. Stop in for more details or to sign up.
**Get Paid to Kayak!**
Kayakers needed as escorts for the Point to LaPointe Swim to Madeline Island on Saturday morning, August 7. This 2-mile swim is a great event and fundraiser for the Rec Center. We need kayaks and rowboats as escorts for the swimmers. Call the Rec Center 779-5408 to volunteer, and get a free T-shirt and $25 gas card!
**Thursday Fun Camp for Kids**
June 24-Aug 19, Thursdays, noon-4
Parents, need to get ready for the weekend, or just have some things to do around the house? Bring your kids down to the Rec Center for a day of fun. Activities include field trips, arts and crafts, games, and lots more. Lunch provided by the Free Lunch Program at 11:30. Bring a swim suit and your walking shoes!
Ages 6-14.
$99 for the whole summer or $20 per day
DROP INS WELCOME!!
**Imagination Station**
Tuesdays, June 22-August 17
Instructor Amanda Krohn
Let your child's imagination run wild! This arts and crafts class will have a different theme and way to be artistic every day. Basic materials are provided. Bring a swim suit too.
Ages 5-10, please call ahead to sign up.
$59 for the summer, or $11 for the day
**Red Cross Swimming Lessons**
taught by Red Cross certified instructor Laura Bohn
Mondays through Thursdays, July 12-22
(8 classes)
Level 1: 1:00-1:30 pm Students explore and learn elementary aquatic skills. Must be able to touch bottom of pool on shallow end (3'4")
Level 2: 1:30-2:00 pm Students will successfully use primary skills and start developing aquatic locomotion.
Level 3: 2:15-3:00 pm Students develop stroke readiness
including elementary backstroke, treading water, and diving.
Level 4: 3:00-4:00 pm Students will build confidence and improve learned strokes including breaststroke, sidestroke, and basic turns.
Level 5+: Please call to schedule private lesson. $25 per hour Members: $49 Non-members: $58, minimum of 4 per class
**Wisconsin Boater Safety Class**
with Ted Gephart
July 5-7 12-4 pm
This WI certified safety course will cover all basic safety instruction and issue you a certificate to operate boats in WI. Navigation, regulations, equipment, emergencies, trailers, and first aid are just some of the topics covered. Children between the ages of 12 and 15 must have this certificate to legally operate a boat on their own. Adults-take this course to learn the laws and lower your insurance rates.
Ages 10-15 $15
Over age 15 $25
Minimum 6
**Aqua Fit**
Mondays, Thursdays 8-9 am
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9-10 am
with the Swimmin' Women (men invited too!!)
Aerobics in the pool. Get a great total body workout without getting your hair wet!! A very popular class--great for beginners and fitness pros alike. Drop in and see how much fun it is.
MEMBERS: FREE!!
NON-MEMBERS CAN DROP IN FOR THE STANDARD FACILITY FEE.
**Line Dancing**
Tuesdays and Fridays, June 15-August 6
2-3 PM at the Bayfield School
Come learn and have fun dancing to a variety of music. Learn the Electric Slide, waltzes, polkas, cha-chas, boogies, and more. No partnew needed. We'll have a great time!
$40 Members, $45 Non-members
Drop ins welcome for $5/class
**30 Minute Burn**
Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-6 pm all year!
Due to popular demand, 30 minute burn is here to stay! John runs a very upbeat and fast-paced class that incorporates all aspects of fitness. Running, jumping, lifting, bending, and twisting are part of every workout. This class will put you on the right track to meeting and exceeding all of your fitness goals.
Members: FREE $5 drop in
**FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS ALL SUMMER!**
at the Bayfield Rec Center
Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30-noon
Snack Monday-Friday 3:00-3:30 pm
WEEKDAYS June 14-Sept 3
The Rec Center is a new site to receive free lunch and snack through the Red Cliff Summer Food program. All lunches will meet USDA guidelines and include milk. Eat lunch, then swim in the pool at noon!
**Point to LaPointe Swim to Madeline Island**
August 7, 7:20 am
Take on the ultimate challenge and swim 2 miles across Lake Superior to Madeline Island. Experienced swimmers can enter the Race and win age group prizes. More casual swimmers can enter the Community Swim--bring a kayak or rowboat escort. If 2 miles is too far, bring a boat and form a relay team, or wear fins. It's all a fundraiser for the Rec Center. Visit our Point to LaPointe page for lots more info and to register.
**OPEN WATER SWIM CLINIC**
Tuesday, July 27 5:00 pm
Meet at the Rec Center
Learn to swim out in great Lake Superior! Shannon Swanstrom will do a clinic geared to improve your swimming technique in the open lake. Learn to steer, surf the waves and go places. Get yourself ready for the Point to LaPointe Swim to Madeline Island. Wetsuit recommended for this clinic. Learn to swim out in great Lake Superior! Shannon Swanstrom will do a clinic geared to improve your swimming technique in the open lake. Learn to steer, surf the waves and go places. Get yourself ready for the Point to LaPointe Swim to Madeline Island. Wetsuit recommended for this clinic.
Cost $8 Minimum of 3.
Call ahead to sign up 779-5408.
**Group Bicycling**
weekdays starting around 5 pm from the Bayfield Bicycle Route Shop (next to Maggie's) All ages and levels welcome - teens to seniors. Discover some great new routes. Departures (usually) daily.
Roll by the shop or call Tom at 209-6864.
**Personal Training**
John Hebert is offering his personal training skills to your workout. Whether you want a consultation on how to get started on a program, or expert advice on how to improve your routine, John can push you to obtain your goals.
First session only $15, then $20 per half hour.
Call John at 779-5408 to set up an appointment.
**CPR Training**
with Red Cross instructor Sara Hudson
Tuesday, June 1 5:30-??
*Re-certification: requires current CPR certification $16
*Certification (new or expired) $32
Need a Red Cross certification or recert-ification? AED, First Aid, and Child leavescan be taught if needed. Learn a skill to save a life. A great way for kayak guides and ship captains to get your summer certification.
**Red Cross Babysitting Class**
with Sara Hudson
Saturday, June 5 9-4
Does not include CPR
Designed for 11-15 year olds, this course will teach you to care for infants and children, be a good role model, make good decisions and solve problems, keep the children you babysit safe, handle emergencies, and even write resumes and interview for jobs!
$29 Members, $34 Non-members minimum of 6
**Bicycle Repair and Maintenance**
Sat. June 5 10-11 am
Learn the basics of keeping your favorite machcine tuned up and ready to roll. From tire changing to brakes and minor adjustments, you can do it all.
Only $5
**Discover Scuba**
with Terry Bauer from Superior Adventures
Call to set up an appointment.
Try this for a different night!!
Get under the water and see what scuba is really like!! This introduction to the world of Scuba diving will teach you safety, diving techniques and hands-on experience in the pool. All equipment provided.
$16/day session, minimum of 2 people.
