March Recreation Programs, After School Track, Hiring for Summer Positions, & More!

Parent/Caregiver & Child Classes

for Ages 18 mo. - 4 yrs.

Get Moving
Mon, March 20 & 27 10 – 11 a.m.
Get moving and burn off some of that toddler energy! This class will focus on fine and gross motor skill development, coordination, and balance through imaginative play and exercise. Parent/Caregiver & Child Class!

Register online or call 563-589-4263

Music Makers & More
Mon, April 3 & 10 10 – 11 a.m.
This musical class is designed to bring out the budding musician in your child. Participants will create their own musical instruments and perform traditional children’s songs. Parent/Caregiver & Child Class!

Register online or call 563-589-4263

Youth Drop-Off Programs
for Ages 2 - 5 yrs.

Science Experiments for Preschoolers
Age: 2 – 5 yrs.
Wed, March 22 & 29 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Have a blast exploring science! Lava lamp experiments, oil and water science exploration, a magic mile, and more. We will explore and experiment with all sorts of extraordinary science topics. It will be a class that you will not want to miss as we open our minds to new and exciting things. This is a drop-off class.

Register online or call 563-589-4263

We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.
Fri, March 24 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Have fun going on a bear hunt! We will not only read and execute the actions of the book, but we will also learn about bears, hibernation, and what happens in the spring. This class brings fun into learning and is a class your child will not want to miss! This is a drop-off class.

Register online or call 563-589-4263

Spring Has Sprung
Ages: 2 - 5 yrs.
Wed, April 5 & 12 9:30 – 11 a.m.
All things spring will be explored in this class. Children will learn about insects and bugs, how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, and how life in many forms begins again. The kids will see the world in a whole new way. We will also explore basic gardening with a special surprise to take home and watch grow! This is a drop-off class.

Register online or call 563-589-4266

Smart Start
Ages: 3 - 5 yrs.
T / TH, March 21 - April 6 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Allison-Henderson Center

Are you looking for something new to encourage your child’s learning? At Smart Start, we use games, songs, and hands-on activities to teach letter recognition, listening, and following instructions in a group environment. Curriculum concepts include math, reading, and writing. This is a drop-off class.

Register online or call 563-589-4266

Weekend Class for Ages 8 - 12

Ceramics for Beginners
Ages: 8 - 12 yrs.
Sat, March 11, 18 & April 1 10 – 11 a.m.

Learn the basic skills and techniques of ceramics. Participants will end with two finished pieces to take home. Please note: There are three sessions scheduled with the last session designated for pickup. There will be a one-week break to allow time for firing. All materials will be provided.

Register online or call 563-589-4266

4th & 5th Grade After School Track

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 31

Time: 90 minutes following school dismissal, 2 days per week
Cost: $24 or free for income-qualified
Dates: April 10 - May 8, 2023

After School Sports 4th and 5th Grade Track is an intramural program available at all of the Dubuque public elementary schools. The program meets for 90 minutes following school dismissal two days per week. Any sessions canceled will not be rescheduled. The program concludes with a city-wide track meet on Monday, May 8, at Dubuque Senior High School's Dalzell Field.

Register online or call 563-589-4266

Summer Let's Go! Activities Guide

Looking ahead to summer? Us too! We are currently hiring summer staff and putting together a fun and jam-packed schedule of summer youth programs, swim lessons, classes with community partners, and adult athletics!

The Summer 2023 Let's Go! Activities Guide will be available online on Friday, April 21, at www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation. Registration will open one week later on Friday, April 28. Mark your calendar and follow us on Facebook for all the latest news and announcements!

Summer Job Opportunities

Leisure Services is now hiring for a variety of 2023 seasonal positions with the Recreation Division, Parks Division, Port of Dubuque Marina, Flora and Sutton Pools, Multicultural Family Center, AmeriCorps, Bunker Hill Golf Course, and more! Hourly wages range from $14 - $20.

Whether at the pool, on the course, or in the parks, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Here, your work matters and makes a difference in the lives of people. See all our summer job opportunities!

Note, the City of Dubuque encourages COVID vaccinations but does not require them for employment.

For questions or more information, call the Leisure Services office at 563-589-4263 or visit our office at 1157 Central Ave. We are open Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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