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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.
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Going straight home after school
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Snacks you can make
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How to contact an adult and emergency phone numbers
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Peer pressure from friends & appropriate behavior
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Answering the door and Phone
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Appropriate computer & television use
Ages - 8-13 years old
Date - September 2, 2010
Time - 5:30-8:00pm
Place - Peter Thompson Park
Cost - $25
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