The City of Cottage Grove Recreation Department offers activities for teens ages 13-17 years old. 

Cottage Grove Boy's Lacrosse League

The Cottage Grove Recreation Department is offering a Boy's lacrosse League in 2010.  Our teams will be competing against local teams in the East District Lacrosse Minnesota League.  The League includes White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Mahtomedi, St. Paul, Stillwater, Hudson, and Inver Grove Heights. Teams practice 2 times per week and have 1-2 games per week for 10 weeks.  The league runs May-July.  Practice and game schedule information will be available late April.  Our home field is at Hillside Elementary.  Some travel is required for these leagues and transportation is the parents responsibility.  Proper equipment is required: attack stick, lacrosse helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, lacrosse gloves, and mouth guard.  Cleats are not required.  Goalie equipment and balls for each team is provided.  Team jerseys are included in the registration fee.  Other apparel will be available for purchase at the beginning of the season.  Please register for the grade that the participant is currently in.  The fee is $140 per player.  All participants need a current US Lacrosse member ID at time of registration ($25/year) - www.uslacrosse.org  We are also looking for coaches and managers for each team, please call if you are interested.  Registration deadline is April 1, 2010.

3rd-4th Grade - Game nights - Wednesdays

5th-6th Grade - Game nights - Tuesdays

7th-8th Grade - Game nights - Thursdays

Rec. Works - Summer Volunteer Training

This program is a must for anyone interested in volunteering during Summer Playground Programs.  Youth will learn how to work with children, program events, prepare for projects, become knowledgeable of summer programs, participate in cooperative games with summer playground leaders and take part in sexual harassment prevention training.  The cost of the program includes supplies, 2010 recreation t-shirt and lunch.  Please bring the park location and hours you would like to volunteer this summer to the training.

Ages - 12-15

Date - June 5, 2010

Time - 8:00 - 1:00pm

Place - CG Ice Arena

Cost - $25

Tennis League

This year's league will be a more traditional league where all game times and the location will be scheduled in advance.  each game will be played at the Highlands Park tennis courts for 8 weeks, with a one night playoff on the last night to crown a champion.  Each match will consist of 3 games.  This is a co-ed league where fun is the main priority.  Winner receives a plaque and t-shirt.

Ages - 16+

Dates - June 16, 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28, and August 4, 11, 2010

Time - 7:00pm

Place - Highlands Park

Cost - $15

Open Field

We are organizing a new program; Open Field!  this program is designed to encourage youth of all skill levels looking to stay active during the summer.  Staff will be onsite to start games, provide limited equipment, and supervise.  Games will not be officiated.  All participants should bring their own equipment when possible and be willing to share if needed.  This is a great way to get involved in recreational sports and make some new friends at the same time.  Open Field is a drop-in program; participants sign-in and pay ($3/day) at the park.  Gatorade will be provided each day for participants.  If there is lack of participation after 7/7/10;  the remaining program dates will be cancelled. 

Ages - Middle School and High School Students

Time - 1:00-3:00pm

Place - Woodridge Park

Cost - $3 per day

• June 16, 2010 - Baseball
  June 23, 2010 - Basketball
  June 30, 2010 – Twins Game Trip
  July 7, 2010 - Dodgeball
  July 14, 2010 – Flag Football
  July 28, 2010 - Kickball
  August 4, 2010 - Sand Volleyball
  August 11, 2010 - Tennis
  August 18, 2010 - Soccer

Minnesota Twins Trip

Root, Root, Root for the home team....On June 30, 2010, as the Twins take on the Detroit Tigers at Target Field.  Enjoy the summer weather and a great ball game.  We will be attending the game regardless of the weather conditions unless it is cancelled.  Please bring money for lunch/snacks or a bag lunch.  We will not be able to leave items on the bus.  We will split into small groups; but youth will always be with a supervisor.  There is a 45 discount for those enrolled is Supervised Playground.  Pre-registration is required for this trip.

Ages - 6-15 years old

Date - June 30, 2010

Place - Target Field

Cost - $30

Locations                      Pick Up       Return

Hearthside Park            10:35am     4:25pm

Highlands Park              10:40am     4:20pm

Peter Thompson Park    10:45am     4:15pm

Minnesota Zoo

We will spend the day learning about different animals, visit the indoor Theater to watch the World of Birds Show,observe the coral reef shard and fish feeding and Russia's Grizzly Coast.  Please bring money for lunch or if you choose to bring your own lunch, bring a backpack to carry it.  We will not be able to leave items on the bus.  We will split into small groups; but youth will always be with a supervisor.  There is a $5 discount for those enrolled in Supervised Playground.  Pre-registration is required for this trip.

Ages - 6-15 years old

Date - July 15, 2010

Place - MN Zoo

Cost - $30

Locations                          Pick Up            Return

Hearthside Park              10:20am          4:00pm

Highlands Park                10:25am          3:55pm

Peter Thompson Park      10:30am          3:50pm

Cascade Bay

Join the Recreation Department as we take a trip to Cascade Bay Water Park in July.  Spend the day enjoying the lazy river, building a sand castle at Sandpiper Beach, wading in the zero depth entry, playing with the spray at Ship Wreck Cove or test your nerves on one of four super chute water slides.  Be sure to wear your swimsuit and bring your towel, sunscreen and lunch/money.  All participants should be comfortable in the water.  There is a $5 discount for those enrolled in Supervised Playground.  Pre-registration is required for this trip.

Ages - 6-15 years old

Date - August 5, 2010

Place - Cascade Bay

Cost - $30

Locations                            PickUp                  Return

Hearthside Park                 10:20am              4:00pm

Highlands Park                   10:25am              3:55pm

Peter Thompson Park         10:30am              3:50pm

Home Alone

Are you going to be staying home alone before of after school starting in September?  Sign up for our Home Alone class so that you are prepared for everything.  We will be covering the mentioned topics and any questions you have.

• Going straight home after school

• Snacks you can make

• How to contact an adult and emergency phone numbers

• Peer pressure from friends & appropriate behavior

• Answering the door and Phone

• Appropriate computer & television use

Ages - 8-13 years old

Date - September 2, 2010

Time - 5:30-8:00pm

Place - Peter Thompson Park

Cost - $25