Spring & Summer 2013 - City of Poulsbo

Spring 

& 

Summer 

2013 

Serving the City of 

Poulsbo and North 

Kitsap residents 

and visitors 

Your guide to Spring 

& Summer recreation, 

parks and educational 

programs in and 

around Poulsbo and 

North Kitsap 

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 

200 NE Moe Street (mailing address) 

19540 Front St (physical address) 

Poulsbo, WA 98370 360.779.9898 

www.cityofpoulsbo.com

Registration 

To Register 

Registration begins as soon as you receive 

this brochure or see it on the website, 

and will continue until classes are full 

or are canceled due to lack of students. 

Registration for programs is ongoing. 

Please note that some classes fill quickly, 

so send in your registrations as soon 

as possible. Classes may be canceled 

if minimum enrollment has not been met 

five business days before class start date. 

ASSUME THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED 

FOR YOUR CLASS UNLESS OTHERWISE 

NOTIFIED. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ONLY 

IF THE CLASS IS FULL OR IF THERE ARE 

ANY CLASS CHANGES. 

Refund/Credit Policy**** 

The department may cancel classes that 

do not meet minimum enrollment and refunds 

(or credits) will be issued. You may withdraw 

at any time up to five working days prior to the 

first day of class or program. There will be no 

credit given to a patron who withdraws from a 

program with less than 5 days unless someone 

else is found to take that place. 

Americans with Disabilities Act 

People with disabilities are welcome to 

participate in programs. If you have any special 

needs related to participating in an activity, 

please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 

360-779-9898 (TTY/TDD at 360-779-1483). 

Facility Reservations and 

Community Sign Boards 

To reserve one of two community sign 

boards; or a room at the recreation center or 

a shelter facility at Raab Park, Muriel Iverson 

Williams Waterfront Park or Nelson Park, call 

the Parks and Recreation Office at 360-779- 

9898. A reservation fee is charged for sign and 

facility rentals. 

Recreation Center Hours 

The building is located at 19540 Front Street 

in Poulsbo. 

Monday-Thursday: 8am-6:30pm 

Friday 

8am-5pm 

If weather is questionable, please call the Recreation 

Center at 360-779-9898 before traveling 

to a parks & recreation sponsored program 

to confirm that the program is still occurring. 

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Table of Contents 

City Parks & Trails 4-5 

Preschool Programs 6-13 

Learn and Grow Preschool 6 

Youth Programs 12-35 

Gymnastics 13 

After School Activities 19 

Sports, Sailing 21 

Spring Break and Summer 

Camps 26 

Adult Programs 36 

Fitness, Sports 46 

Senior Programs & 

Excursions 50 

North Kitsap Community Pool 55 

Round Up for Recreation 

This is a fee-reduction/scholarship program, 

which you, the community, can support with 

donations. 

Any time you register for a program and 

want to give a little back to your community in 

need, just “round up” your payment amount 

and we’ll put it into the fund. A space has 

been provided for you on the registration form 

on page 3. 

For instance, if a gymnastics class costs 

$35, you could round up the payment to $40. 

$5 would then go into the Round Up for 

Recreation fund. Thank you for helping. 

Poulsbo Parks & Recreation Staff: 

(360) 779-9898 

Parks & Recreation Director: 

Mary McCluskey 

Administrative Assistant: 

Pat Hightower 

Recreation Programmers: 

Joe Schiel & Kris Goodfellow 

Preschool Coordinator: 

Amy McCollum 

Preschool Assistants: 

Andrea Austin, Pam Raymond 

Receptionist: 

Vacant 

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 360.779.9898

Registration 

www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks Poulsbo Parks and Recreation 3

City Parks and Trails 

Poulsbo’s 

Urban Forestry Program 

The 7-member appointed Poulsbo 

Tree Board consists of arborists, 

nursery and landscape professionals, 

and citizens, all volunteering 

their time. They contribute to Poulsbo’s 

attractiveness and vitality 

through proper tree management. 

Meetings are held on the second 

Monday of every other month 

beginning in January, 7:00 pm 

at City Hall. Citizen participation 

from inside or outside of the city 

is welcomed. Up-to-date information 

and agendas can be found 

at http://www.cityofpoulsbo.com/ 

parks/parks_tree_board.htm. 

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Celebrate Arbor Day 2013! 

The Poulsbo Tree Board invites 

you to celebrate Arbor Day 20013 on 

Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 10:00 am 

in American Legion Park. Two trees 

will be planted to commemorate the 

day in which individuals and groups 

are encouraged to plant and care for 

trees. Arbor Day originated in Nebraska 

City, Nebraska, by J. Sterling Morton. 

The first Arbor Day was held on 

April 10, 1872 and an estimated one 

million trees were planted that day. 


City Parks and Trails 

Poulsbo city parks are open year around, and posted hours are “dawn-todusk”. 

For information about the city parks, including rentals and facilities 

available, call Parks and Recreation at 360-779-9898. 

1 College Marketplace Ball Fields 

* Undeveloped 

2 Poulsbo’s Fish Park 

* Nature park along Dogfish Creek, 

including habitat restoration, interpretive 

signage, trails, boardwalk and viewing 

platforms 

3 Nelson Park 

* A picnic shelter with tables (available 

for private rental) 

* Restrooms, benches, BBQ grills, 

playground, Nelson Family farmhouse 

(care-taker’s residence) 

* The Martinson Cabin Museum, 

operated by the Poulsbo Historical 

Society 

4 American Legion Park 

* Trails, Playground, Restrooms 

5 Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront 

Park (formerly Liberty Bay) 

* Kvelstad Pavilion (available for 

private rental) 

* Restrooms, picnic areas, boardwalk 

6 Net Shed Vista 

* Picnic tables, benches and views 

7 Lions Park 

* Two tennis courts, 

restrooms, picnic areas 

and children’s playground 

Poulsbo Park and Recreation 

Commission Open House 

Monday, April 22, 2013 6:30 pm at 

Poulsbo City Hall 

The commission wants to hear from 

YOU! Please come by and talk with 

commission and staff members regarding 

city parks, trails and recreation 

programs. Where would you like to 

see the city invest time and money in 

the future? 

www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks 

8 Oyster Plant Park 

* A viewing pier, picnic tables and 

small boat launch 

9 Betty Iverson Kiwanis Park 

* Open play areas, an accessible 

children’s playground, picnic shelter and 

BBQs 

10 Forest Rock Hills Park 

* Children’s playground, trails, 

picnic areas 

11 Hattaland Park 

* Open space 

12 Centennial Park 

* Pergolas, Picnic tables, trails, 

footbridges over Dogfish Creek 

13 Wilderness Park 

* Trails 

14 Austurbruin Park 

* Children’s playground, picnic 

areas and trails 

15 Frank Raab Park 

* A picnic shelter (available for 

private rental) 

* Community P-Patch and Youth 

Gardens, Children’s playground & playfield, 

restrooms, horseshoe pits & sand 

volleyball court, full sized basketball 

court, 1/3 mile walking trail, a leash free 

area for dogs, and a Skate Park 


Commission 

The appointed Poulsbo Parks & 

Recreation Commission meets the 4th 

Monday of every other month beginning 

in February; 7:00 pm in the City Council 

chambers. Please check our website 

for updated meeting information. The 

public is welcome! 


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Learn & Grow Preschool 

Learn and Grow Preschool 

.....Registration for 2013-2014 Coming Up! 

Registration for the 2013-2014 

school year begins 

Friday, April 12 at 8:00 am. 

Learn and Grow Preschool 

offers three age-appropriate 

programs that encourage the 

child to explore the world 

around them. Classes involve 

a variety of fun and nurturing 

activities, including story 

time, finger plays, art, science 

experiments, discovery time, 

music and movement. Classes 

will begin in early September. 

The Learn and Grow Preschool 

is located in the Poulsbo Parks 

and Recreation Center at 19540 

Front Street in Poulsbo. 

Classes available include: 

reg fee/mo. tuition 

Tots (age 2 by 3/1/2013) 

Fridays; 9:30-11:30 am $40/$59 

Tweeners (age 3 by 8/31/13) 

MonWed; 9:30-11:30 am $55/$129 

OR 

TTh; 9:30-11:30 am $55/$129 

Pre-K (age 4 by 8/31/2013) 

MWF; 12:30-3 pm $60/$199 

OR 

TTh; 12:30-3 pm $60/$145 

For more information, please stop 

by at 19540 Front Street in Poulsbo, 

or contact Preschool Coordinator 

Amy McCollum at 360-779-9898 

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Preschool Programs 

Dance with Me 

4 wks 

Movement and Music for ages 1-3 ½ yrs 

Sara Milov of InMotion Performing Arts 

Studio. This instructor-led class is for parents 

and children, using music, props, and instruments 

to explore movement. A great way to 

introduce your child to dance with the comfort 

of a familiar face. InMotion Dance Studio, 

Poulsbo. 

Tue Apr 16-May 7 9:45-10:30a $45 

Tue May 14-Jun 4 9:45-10:30a $45 

Fairy Tale Ballet for ages 3-5 4 wks 

Sara Milov of InMotion Performing Arts 

Studio. Calling all would be princesses and 

ballerinas, here’s a class just for you. Spend 

each week exploring different fairy tale stories 

though music and dance. Basic ballet movement, 

story and props will bring each story to 

life. Tights, leotard & ballet shoes are recommended 

– not color or style specific. InMotion 

Dance Studio, Poulsbo. 

Tue Apr 16-May 7 10:30-11:15a $45 

Tue May 14-Jun 4 10:30-11:15a $45 

Dance to the Beat: 

6 wks 

Kids Hip Hop Dance for ages 5-7 

Britney Layton. Do you have an energetic 

child who loves to run and play and 

dance all around the house? Hip hop dance 

is the perfect outlet for your child to direct their 

abundant energy and also develop enhanced 

motor skills, while having lots of fun! InMotion 


Tue Apr 30-Jun 4 5:15-6p $49 

Pre-school Hula: 

4 wks 

Keiki Hula (Hula for little ones, ages 3-5) 

Bernie Robinson. This beginning class 

will introduce Hawaiian hula dancing in basic 

movements and choreography. Children will 

experience culture, language and music. No 

class on May 27 or July 22. Class held at 

InMotion Performing Arts Studio. 

Mon Apr 22-May 13 9:30-10:30a $49 

Mon *May 20-Jun 10 9:30-10:30a $49 

*Class scheduled for Mon, 5/27 will be held on 

Tue, 5/28 

Mon Jun 17-Jul 8 9:30-10:30a $49 

Mon Jul 15- Aug 12 9:30-10:30a $49 


Shake, Rattle & Roll 

4 wks 

Lizuca Coats. A joyful and dynamic 

music class designed for preschool age children 

ages 3-5. A multi-sensory class that will 

encourage children to discover their musical 

potential through songs, rhythms, musical 

games, movement activities and nursery 

rhymes. Children will have the chance to play 

a variety of percussion instruments and learn 

simple musical patterns. There will also be a 

quiet musical story time at the end of the class. 

InMotion Dance Studio. 

Wed Apr 17-May 8 10:45-11:30a $45 

Wed May 22-Jun 12 10:45-11:30a $45 

Toddler Moves 

3 classes 

Drama for Toddlers 

Kimberly Parker. Ages 18 mo-2 ½ yrs. 

Toddlers are full of enthusiasm, curiosity and 

energy and so is this fun, action-packed class! 

Kimberly Parker is a Drama Teacher with over 

20 years of teaching experience with children 

of all ages. Our class opens with “Circle Time 

Songs” followed by “Movement/Music”. The 

next segment is ”Obstacle Course”, set to 

music that changes weekly; utilizing wedges, 

tunnels, noodles, hoops and balls that excite 

the imagination. Class ends with “Parachute 

Play”, playing games with props and singing 

more songs. In our final closing circle, we 

quiet down before saying goodbye to friends. 

Children practice skills in socialization, motor, 

auditory and visual skills as well as listening/ 

following directions. Come and play with your 

toddlers! Parent/caregiver participation is 

required. Recreation Ctr. 

Fri May 10-24 10-10:45a $38 

Preschool Story Drama 3 classes 

Kimberly Parker. Does your 3-5 year 

old LOVE make-believe and acting out stories? 

Drama uses theatrical skills (voice, body, 

imagination and cooperation) to experience 

story and character and to explore the world 

and specific details of the story. Favorite stories 

of good literary quality are told by the instructor 

and dramatized by the students. Does 

this sound like fun? Just ask your kids! Kimberly 

Parker is a Drama Teacher with over 20 

years of teaching experience with children of 

all ages. 

Fri May 10-24 11:15a-12p $38 


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Creative Messy Art 

6 wks 

Colleen Doeleman. This class is designed 

for children ages 2 years and older 

(and their parent or grandparent) who wish to 

satisfying their natural curiosity and stimulate 

their imaginations. We will explore 

the world of creative arts while using many 

different types of materials such as feathers, 

glue, and paint, along with some recyclable 

items that students will bring from home. Your 

little ones will get a chance to create many 

fun art projects while they learn fun ways to 

express creativity and imagination, as well 

as build self-esteem. Spring Projects include 

Mother’s Day gifts, Father’s Day gifts, and 

much more. Parent/caregiver participation is 

required and day care and home school children 

are encouraged to join in on the fun. A 

supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor 

at the first class. Recreation Center. 

Wed Apr 24-May 29 9:45-10:30a $63 

4 wks 

Preschool and Parent Nature 

Adventure 

Laura Rencher. This is a great opportunity 

for preschoolers or homeschoolers ages 

3-5 and an accompanying grown-up to enjoy 

nature together. Explore the forest, ponds, 

streams, and meadows of Poulsbo’s Fish Park 

with Naturalist Laura Rencher. You will be guided 

through hands-on activities and sensory 

exploration. All hand outs, crafts and materials 

provided are for registered participants only. 

No class on May 27. Poulsbo’s Fish Park. 

Mon May 13-Jun 10 10-11a $60/family 

Drop-ins for Creative Messy Art 

Drop-ins for these classes are for those 

older students with a no-school day who have 

younger siblings already enrolled in Creative 

Messy Painting. Please enroll ASAP to ensure 

that class supplies will be available. An additional 

small supply fee may apply. 

Wed Apr 24-May 29 9:45-10:30a $15 class 

3 classes 

Building the ABCs with Brick4Kidz®! 

Bricks4Kidz®. Watch your preschooler’s 

eyes light up as they dig into a pile of 

brightly-colored DUPLO® bricks! Engaging 

models based on the ABC’s are the building 

blocks of our Bricks4Kidz® preschool curriculum. 

Each week your child will build a simple 

model based on the letter of the week, while 

practicing essential preschool skills including 

letter recognition, patterning, colors, counting, 

fine motors skills, and position & ordering. No 

class May 27. Recreation Center. 

Mon April 22-May 6 9:30-10:15a $48 

Mon May 20-Jun 10 9:30-10:15a $48 

Storybook Cooking 

4 wks 

Laura Rencher. Children ages 3-5 will 

enjoy this class as we explore the world of 

cooking through storybooks. Each week we 

will listen to a fun story and then use the story’s 

theme to create our cooking project. In 

addition to cooking, we will also make a craft 

and a game or activity. This is a great way to 

introduce your child to cooking without having 

to worry about cleaning up your kitchen. Recreation 

Center Kitchen. 

Wed May 8-29 11:30a-12:30p $62 

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YOGA CALM ® 

6 wks 

Parent-Tot: Ages 1-3 

Shannon Russell. Shannon is a certified 

classroom teacher with 15 years experience, 

a certified Yoga Calm ® instructor, and RYT 

200. Children ages 1-3 will enjoy this class as 

we integrate movement with songs, rhymes, 

games, and relaxation activities. Yoga Calm 

® (yogacalm.org), is designed specifically for 

children, and enhances not only physical flexibility, 

strength, body awareness, and balance, 

but social emotional skills such as: calmness, 

self-confidence, and focused attention. This is 

a great way to learn creative movement and 

calming activities that you can use at home. 

Younger siblings welcome at no charge. Class 

size is limited, so register today. Rec Center. 

Tue Apr 23- May 28 9:30-10a $47 

YOGA CALM ® 

6 wks 

Shannon Russell, a certified classroom 

teacher with 15 years experience, certified 

Yoga Calm ® instructor, and RYT 200. Children 

ages 3-5 will enjoy this class as we integrate 

movement with songs, rhymes, games, and 

relaxation activities. Yoga Calm ® (yogacalm. 

org), is designed specifically for children, and 

enhances not only physical flexibility, strength, 

body awareness, and balance, but social emotional 

skills: teamwork, leadership (they help 

me teach), calmness, self-confidence, and 

focused attention. This is a great way to introduce 

your child to yoga and have so much 

fun, maybe you will want to join in too. Class 

size is limited, so register today. Please bring 

a yoga mat; there are a few available if you do 

not own one. Recreation Center. 

Tue Apr 23-May 28 10:15-11a $60 



Karate for Preschoolers 5 wks / 9 wks 

UKO staff. This fun Karate class is for 

children 4-6 years old. We’ll learn beginning 

blocks, kicks, and punches, along with proper 

classroom behavior. We’ll practice balance, 

self control, and coordination exercises. We’ll 

also discuss teamwork, good manners, never 

giving up, positive pretending, and other personal 

success attitudes and skills. Classes 

are twice per week. Students may purchase 

a Karate Uniform from the instructor for $40. 

No class on May 27. InMotion Dance Studio, 


M/W May 13-Jun 17 3:45-4:15p $95 

M/W Jun 24-Aug 21 3:45-4:15p $169 

Parent –Tot Gymnastics 

Kris Goodfellow. Children ages 18 

months to 36 months and their parents will 

work on their motor skills in a safe and playful 

environment. This class is child led and loosely 

structured allowing parents and tots access 

to all gymnastics equipment for lots of fun and 

exploration. Parent participation is required 

and siblings are not allowed to participate 

unless they are registered for the class. No 

class on May 27. 

Mon 9:30-10a 4/15-5/6 5/20-6/17 $35/4 wks 

Thu 9:20-9:50a 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/13 $35/4 wks 

Thu 9:30-10a 7/11-7/25 8/8-8/22 $28/3 wks 

Tumbling Tot Gymnastics 

Kris Goodfellow. 3-year-olds will be 

introduced to the basic skills of gymnastics. 

Focus is on developing coordination, strength, 

balance and flexibility. We will also develop 

social skills such as how to take turns, how to 

follow directions and how to work with others. 

This is a fully structured class. Parent participation 

is encouraged if necessary. No 

class on May 27. 

Mon 10:15-10:45a 4/15-5/6 5/20-6/17 $39/4 wks 

Wed 10:20-10:50a 4/17-5/8 5/22-6/12 $39/4 wks 

Thu 10-10:30a 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/13 $39/4 wks 

Sat* 9:30-10a 4/20-5/11 $39/4 wks 

*Sat class ages 3 & 4. 

Thu 10:10-10:40a 7/11-7/25 8/8-8/22 $31/3 wks 

Kindergym 

Kris Goodfellow. Students ages 4-5 will 

be introduced to basic tumbling skills, balance 

beam & bar work, vaulting technique, rings 

and rope. Class focus is on coordination, 

strength and spatial awareness. No class on 

May 27, Jun 13. 

Mon 11:30a-12:15p 4/15-5/6 5/20-6/17 $52/4 wks 

Wed 9:30-10:15a 4/17-5/8 5/22-6/12 $52/4 wks 

Wed 12:30-1:15p 4/17-5/8 5/22-6/12 $52/4 wks 

Thu 11:30-12:15p 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/20 $52/4 wks 

Thu 11-11:45a 7/11-7/25 8/8-8/22 $41/3 wks 


Sports Shorts: 

4 wks 

Sports for Tots ages 1½ to 2½ 

Laura Rencher. Children will have an opportunity 

to explore basic concepts of sports 

and develop skills like kicking, throwing, and 

hitting. We will explore movement through 

games and activities. We will also develop social 

skills such as how to take turns and how to 

follow directions. Recreation Center Gym. 

Wed May 8-29 10:30-11a $36 

Preschool Sports! 

5 wks 

Laura Rencher. This program is designed 

to inspire an interest and introduction 

to physical sports for ages 3-6. Are you 

ready to let the kids burn some energy through 

games and activities? Children will have an 

opportunity to explore basic concepts of sports 

and develop skills like kicking, throwing, hitting, 

and dribbling. We will practice skills for 

development into soccer, t-ball, soccer and 

basketball. We will also develop social skills 

such as taking turns, following directions and 

playing with others. Most classes are held 

rain or shine. Tee-Ball and Soccer-Raab Park; 

Basketball-??? 

Tee Ball 

Age 3 Tue May 7-Jun 4 4:20-4:50p $44 

Age 4/5 Tue May 7-Jun 4 5-5:45p $52 

Age 5/6 Tue May 7-Jun 4 5:55-6:40p $52 

Basketball 

Age 3 Wed May 8-Jun 5 4:10-4:40p $44 

Age 4/5 Wed May 8-Jun 5 4:50-5:35p $52 

Age 5/6 Wed May 8-Jun 5 3:15-4:00p $52 

Summer Soccer 

Age 3 Tue Jun 18-Jul 16 4:30-5p $44 

Age 4/5 Tue Jun 18-Jul 16 5:10-5:55p $52 

Age 5/6 Tue Jun 18-Jul 16 6:00-6:45p $52 

Mini Bolts Track 

5 wks 

Sarah Zimmerman & Clara Lund. Does 

your preschooler, ages 4-6, like to run? Our 

preschool track program is back and runs in 

conjunction with our Thunderbolts program at 

Poulsbo Middle School. Preschoolers will participate 

in games, relays, relays and obstacle 

courses and will have lots of fun while getting 

great exercise. Participants will need a 

water bottle and must wear tennis shoes. 

Most classes are held rain or shine. Sarah and 

Clara are NKHS state cross country and track 

team competitors. Poulsbo Middle School. 

Thu Apr 25-May 23 6-6:45p $48 


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Preschool Registration Summer Camps 

Summer Magic 

4 classes 

Preschool Staff. Summer Magic is a 

weekly “summer camp” designed for children 

ages 3-5 years old. This is a great 

way for preschoolers to meet new friends 

and have fun during the summer. Each 

2-hour class includes circle time, art activities, 

music and movement, story time, 

snack and social interaction. Recreation 

Center Preschool Room. 

M-Th 9:30-11:30a $69 per session 

Jun 24-27 

Jul 8-11 

Jul 15-18 

Jul 22-25 

Jul 29-Aug 1 

Aug 5-8 

Aug 12-15 

10 

In the Garden 

Dinosaur Fun 

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 

(Laura Numeroff Books) 

At the Beach 

At the Ranch 

Pirates Ahoy 

In the Pond 

Preschool Music Camp 

1 wk 

Megan Hennings. Music is fun and 

should be enjoyed interactively! Music and 

motion are key components of this class, with 

supportive elements of engaged listening, 

singing, playing classroom instruments, creating 

self-satisfying music, and music-related 

story time. Each student will pick 1-2 favorite 

song(s) to choreograph and will perform for 

their parents for the last day. More advanced 

students will be introduced to reading music. 

Recreation Center. 

Ages 3-4 

Mon-Fri Jun 24-28 9:30-10:45a $107 

Ages 5-6 

Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 2 9:30-10:45a $107 

Shake, Rattle & Roll: Music Camp 4 days 

Lizuca Coats. A joyful and dynamic music 

camp designed for preschool age children 

ages 3-5. A multi-sensory camp that will 

encourage children to discover their musical 

potential through songs, rhythms, musical 

games, movement activities and nursery 

rhymes. Children will have the chance to play 

a variety of percussion instruments and learn 

simple musical patterns. There will also be a 

snack and a quiet musical story time at the 

end of the class. InMotion Dance Studio. 

M-Th Jul 22-25 10:30-11:30a $55 

M-Th Aug 19-22 10:30-11:30a $55 

Register 2 weeks prior; pay only $45! 

Preschool Ballerina Camp: 4 classes 

Fairy Tale Ballet! 

InMotion Performing Arts Studio Staff. 

Kids ages 3-5, join us for fairy tale mania! Our 

days will be filled with the Creative Movement 

class, introducing the fundamentals of ballet 

along with special ballerina crafts, guest performers 

and snack time. So grab your best 

ballerina clothes and come join in. Space is 

limited so don’t wait to enroll, we expect to 

fill up! Each camper should bring their own 

snack, juice will be provided. Tights, leotard 

& ballet shoes are recommended – not color 

or style specific. InMotion Dance Studio. 

M-Th Jul 15-18 9:30-11:30a $85 

M-Th Aug 12-15 9:30-11:30a $85 


Preschool Nature Day Camp 4 classes 

Laura Rencher. Explore the outdoors 

by learning about birds, insects, spiders, and 

mammals as we explore the ponds, meadows, 

forests and streams. Children ages 4-6 will 

learn about bird adaptations, discover the life 

cycle of insects and amphibians, and investigate 

predator/prey relationships of mammals. 

We will play games, make crafts, and go on 

adventures. Meet at Nelson Park. Camp materials 

are for paid participants only. Parents 

may drop off their child; those wishing to stay 

should make other arrangements for siblings. 

Camp will be held at Nelson Park & Fish Park. 

M-Th Jul 29-Aug 1 1-3p $84 

M-Th Aug 12-15 1-3p $84 


Storybook Cooking Camp 4 classes 

Laura Rencher. Children ages 3-5, 

come join us as we explore the world of cooking 

through storybooks. Each day we will 

listen to a fun story and then use the story’s 

theme to create our cooking project. In addition 

to cooking, we will also do a craft and a 

game or activity. Recreation Center Kitchen. 

M-Th Jun 24-27 10-11a $72 

M-Th Jul 15-18 10-11a $72 


3 classes 

Preschool Sports Camp: Intro to Sports 

Laura Rencher. A mini sports camp for 

your mini athlete. Campers age 4 -6 will 

learn the basics of basketball, soccer, track, 

and tee-ball. We will practice running, throwing, 

hitting, catching and kicking through the 

use of fun activities and games. We will also 

do a craft and have a snack. Raab Park, 

unless rain, then local elementary school. 

M/T/W Jul 8-10 9:30-11:30a $78 

T/W/Th Jul 23-25 9:30-11:30a $78 



Preschool Summer Camps 

4 classes 

“Yoga, Reading, and Nutrition, Oh My!” 

Preschool Integrated Yoga Camp 

Shannon Russell. Children ages 4 to 

6 (3-year-olds welcome with an attending 

adult) will enjoy this mini-camp as we integrate 

movement with songs, rhymes, games, and 

relaxation activities, with a nutritious “mindful 

snack,” and early reading activities. Yoga Calm 

® (yogacalm.org) is designed specifically for 

children, to improve not only physical skills in 

flexibility, strength, body awareness, and balance, 

but social emotional skills: teamwork, 

leadership (they help me teach), calmness, 

self-confidence, and improved focus and attention. 

Each day we will also learn about food 

choices, and enjoy reading together. What a 

combo! Your child will gain precious skills for 

home and school life. Class size is limited, 

so register today. Please bring a yoga mat; 

there are a few available if you do not own 

one. 

M-Th Jul 8-11 9:30-11:30a $74 

M-Th Aug 5-8 1-3p $74 


Mini Camp for Mini Gymnasts 3 classes 

Kris Goodfellow & gymnastics staff. 

Three days of gymnastics fun! This camp is 

for boys and girls ages 4-6 with little or no 

gymnastics experience. Camp will cover tumbling, 

balance beams, bars, vault, rings and 

a small art project. A snack will be provided. 

Please make sure we are aware in advance of 

campers with special needs. Sign up for one 

or both. Recreation Center Gym. 

M/T/W Jul 1-3 1-3p $79 

T/W/Th Aug 20-22 1:30-3:30p $79 




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Youth Programs 

Raab Park Youth Garden 

Join WSU Master Gardeners and Poulsbo Garden Club Volunteers this summer on Mondays 

from 10a-12p at Raab Park Children’s Garden for garden and craft activities. Plant, 

harvest and make take home craft items. One or more adults must accompany each 

group of children and a $1 donation is requested. The purpose of the garden is to 

involve children, families, and the public in learning about sustainable organic gardening. 

Along with the crafts and learning activities each week, the children help us grow and 

harvest our vegetables for the Fishline Food Bank in Poulsbo. Thank you for coming! 

Jul 1 – Stepping Stones and Seed Planting 

Come make your own garden stepping 

stone. Bring a disposable pie or cake pan 

and beads, tiles, shells or stones to make 

a design in the concrete. Plant some nasturtium 

seeds and go on an Explore the Garden 

hunt. 

Jul 8 - Soil, Worms and Sprouting Seeds 

Find out what is in a seed. Make a seed 

sprouting experiment to take home. Construct 

a newspaper pot and plant a mini greenhouse. 

Meet Mr. Worm in the worm box. 

Jul 15 – Butterflies and Ladybugs 

Learn how insects help our garden and 

go on a Bug Safari. Release some ladybugs 

in the garden. Make a butterfly print. Find out 

what falls to the ground when you give a shrub 

a good shake. 

Jul 22 – Planting in Unbelievable 

Containers 

What can you do with an old boot or a single 

left over garden glove? Miss Jill can help 

you grow a plant in it! Bring your own container 

or use one of ours to make a garden 

planter to take home. Take a look at our Fairy 

Garden and make your own in a box. 

Jul 29 – Plants and How We Use Them 

Learn about the many plants in Raab Garden. 

Not all of them are for eating! Munch a 

bit from the Garden Tasting Tray, try a sip of 

mint sun tea, and make a garden banner by 

“pounding” a flower. Find out what plants can 

be used to make pretty colored dye. 

Poulsbo Library Children’s and 

Family Programs 

The Poulsbo Branch of the Kitsap Regional 

Library is located at 700 Lincoln Rd NE in 

Poulsbo. For more information on their programs, 

call them at (360) 779-2915, or visit 

their website at www.krl.org. All programs 

are free. The library will be closed on May 

27 and July 4. 

Storytimes: Stories, songs, puppets and 

flannel board tales for children ages 0-6 

years. 

Spring Storytimes run April 22-May 31. 

Baby (1-18 mo) Tue 1p 

Toddlers (18 mo-3) Wed 10:30a AND 11:30a 

Preschool (3-5) Tue 10:30a AND 11:30a 

Preschool (3-5) Fri 10:30a AND 11:30a 

Pajama (3-6) Mon 7p 

Aug 5 – Sunflowers, Birds, and Garden 

Wildlife 

Be a Garden Detective and look for evidence 

of birds and other animals in the garden. 

See what the bees are up to and feed the 

birds. Make a bird feeder and create sunflower 

art to take home. 

Aug 12 – Pacific Northwest Plants and 

Their Uses 

Join members of local First Nation groups 

to learn about native plants and how they were 

used long ago and are still being used today. 

Summer Storytimes run June 25 – July 31 

Baby (1-18 mo) Tue 1p 

Toddlers (18 mo-3) Wed 10:30a AND 11:30a 

Preschool (3-5) Tue 10:30a AND 11:30a 

Summer Reading Buddies: Friendly teens 

will read to your young child. 

Fridays, Jun 28-Jul 26 10:30 a 

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Aug 19 – Wonderful Messy Art Day 

To celebrate another season in Raab Garden 

come to our last presentation of the year 

for Art in the Garden. Put your handprint on 

the garden shed. Spray paint a garden banner 

to take home. Make a necklace. See what 

is on the Mystery Table and make your own 

special treasure from what is there. Take some 

time to explore the Bubble Basin. 


Gymnastics 

Program Goals: To introduce the sport of gymnastics to 

children ages 18 months to 12 years. This program 

encourages development of gross motor skills, body 

awareness, flexibility, strength and confidence in a fun and 

safe environment. 

Who’s teaching? Gymnastics 

coach Kris Goodfellow has over 20 

years of coaching experience. Kris 

is the North Kitsap High School 

head gymnastics coach, and the 

North Kitsap SchoolDistrict’s 2002 

Coach of the Year and the 2010 

WSGCA Coach of the Year. She is 

safety certified by USA Gymnastics 

and is also a Kinder Accredited 

Teacher through USA Gymnastics. 

Other coaches include Sheila Moore, 

the Kingston HS gymnastics coach; 

and Katie Rochon. Assisting with 

classes are NKHS gymnasts Joanna 

and Kelsey Mumford. 

Spring sessions are 4 weeks 

long; Summer sessions are 3 weeks. 

Class sizes are limited, so please sign 

up for all sessions early. 

All classes are held at the 

Recreation Center at 19540 Front 

Street in Poulsbo 

Parent -Tot 

Kris Goodfellow. Children ages 18 months to 36 months and their parents will work on 

their motor skills in a safe and playful environment. This class is child led and loosely structured 

allowing parents and tots access to all gymnastics equipment for lots of fun and exploration. 

Parent participation is required and siblings are not allowed to participate unless they are 

registered for the class. No class on May 27. 

Mon 9:30-10a 4/15-5/6 5/20-6/17 $35/4 wks 

Thu 9:20-9:50a 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/13 $35/4 wks 

Thu 9:30-10a 7/11-7/25 8/8-8/22 $28/3 wks 

Tumbling Tots 

Kris Goodfellow. 3-year-olds will be introduced to the basic skills of gymnastics. Focus 

is on developing coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. We will also develop social skills 

such as how to take turns, how to follow directions and how to work with others. This is a fully 

structured class. Parent participation is encouraged if necessary. No class on May 27. 

Mon 10:15-10:45a 4/15-5/6 5/20-6/17 $39/4 wks 

Wed 10:20-10:50a 4/17-5/8 5/22-6/12 $39/4 wks 

Thu 10-10:30a 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/13 $39/4 wks 

Sat* 9:30-10a 4/20-5/11 $39/4 wks 

*Sat class ages 3 & 4. 

Thu 10:10-10:40a 7/11-7/25 8/8-8/22 $31/3 wks 



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Gymnastics 

Kindergym 

Kris Goodfellow. Students ages 4-6 will be introduced to basic tumbling skills, balance 

beam & bar work, vaulting technique, rings and rope. Class focus is on coordination, strength 

and spatial awareness. No class on May 27, Jun 13. 

Mon 11:30a-12:15p 4/15-5/6 5/20-6/17 $52/4 wks 

Wed 9:30-10:15a 4/17-5/8 5/22-6/12 $52/4 wks 

Wed 12:30-1:15p 4/17-5/8 5/22-6/12 $52/4 wks 

Thu 11:30-12:15p 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/20 $52/4 wks 

Thu 11-11:45a 7/11-7/25 8/8-8/22 $41/3 wks 

SATURDAY Gymnastics 

Kris Goodfellow/Katie Rochon. Students will work on tumbling skills, balance beam 

& bar work, vaulting technique, rings and rope. Class focus will be on strength, flexibility 

and confidence building. 

Preschool: Ages 3 & 4 

Sat 9:30-10a 4/20-5/11 $39/4 wks 

Beginning: Ages 5-10 

Sat 10:10-11a 4/20-5/11 $52/4 wks 

Intermediate: Ages 5-10 

Sat 11:10a-12p 4/20-5/11 $52/4 wks 

Beginning Gym 

Kris Goodfellow. Students ages 6-12 will be introduced to basic tumbling skills, balance 

beam & bar work, vaulting technique, rings and rope. Class focus will be on strength, flexibility 

and confidence building. 

Tue 5-5:50p 4/16-5/7 5/21-6/11 $52/4 wks 

Thu 5-5:50p 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/13 $52/4 wks 

Sat* 10:10-11a 4/20-5/11 $52/4 wks 

* Sat class ages 5-10. 

Thu 5-5:50p 7/11-7/25 8/8-8/22 $41/3 wks 

Intermediate Gym 

Kris Goodfellow. Ages 6-12. Building on skills learned in the beginning class. Students 

need to know all body positions, backward rolls and cartwheels. 

Thu 6-6:50p 4/18-5/9 5/23-6/13 $52/4 wks 

Sat* 11:10a-12p 4/20-5/11 $52/4 wks 

*Sat class ages 5-10. 

Wed 4-4:50p 7/10-7/24 8/7-8/21 $41/3 wks 

Beginning/Intermediate Combined 

Kris Goodfellow & Sheila Moore. Ages 6-12. Do you have 2 children at different levels? 

Both coaches, Sheila and Kris will work with students at their level. Class focus will be on 

strength, flexibility and confidence building. (This is the early release day from Elem School) 

Wed 4-4:50p 4/17-5/8 5/22-6/12 $52/4 wks 

Advanced Gym 

Kris Goodfellow. Spring: Ages 6-12; Summer: All Ages. This class is for the serious 

gymnast who has completed several intermediate classes and has mastered a 3-second handstand. 

Instructor permission is required. 

Tue 6-6:50p 4/16-5/7 5/21-6/11 $52/4 wks 

Thu 6-6:50p 7/11-7/25 8/8-8/22 $41/3 wks 

Summer Private Gymnastics 

Our gymnastics staff is available for private instruction. Hourly rates vary. For more information 

please see the front desk or call 360-779-9898. 

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Gymnastics 

Summer GYMNASTICS CAMPS 

Mini Camp for Mini Gymnasts 

3 classes 

Kris Goodfellow & gymnastics staff. Three days of gymnastics fun! This camp is for boys 

and girls ages 4-6 with little or no gymnastics experience. Camp will cover tumbling, balance 

beams, bars, vault, rings and a small art project. A snack will be provided. Please make sure we 

are aware in advance of campers with special needs. Sign up for one or both. Recreation Center 

Gym. 

M/T/W Jul 1-3 1-3p $79 

T/W/Th Aug 20-22 1:30-3:30p $79 


Gymnastics Camp: Ages 6-11 

2 classes 

Kris Goodfellow & staff. This two-day camp packs a full session of gymnastics into 4 hours 

of gymnastics. Work on tumbling, bars, beam, vault and rings. Includes gymnastics, dance and 

conditioning for strength and flexibility. Campers need to bring a water bottle and a snack. 

Recreation Center Gym. 

Beginning 

W/Th Jun 26 & 27 9:30-11:30a $58 

Tu/W Jul 9 & 10 9:30-11:30a $58 

Tu/W Aug 6 & 7 9:30-11:30a $58 


Intermediate & Advanced 

Tu/W Jul 16 & 17 9:30-11:30a $58 

Tu/W Aug 13 & 14 9:30-11:30a $58 


Middle School & High School Gymnastics 

5 wks 

NKHS coach Kris Goodfellow and Kingston HS Coach Sheila Moore will work with 

girls in 6 th -12 th grade who have little or no experience but want to participate on the high school 

teams this winter, or, those girls who were on the team last year and want to build on their skills. 

This is the only time the WIAA allows high school coaches to coach off season. Coach time is 

volunteered. Class cost covers gym rental and insurance. Please call and leave a message 

for Kris or Sheila (360-779-9898) if you have any questions. Registration is through Parks 

and Recreation; deadline to register is June 20. Class will be cancelled if a minimum of 8 

registrations has not been received by that date. Once minimum has been met, drop-ins will be 

accepted for $20 per class. The drop-in fee must be paid and waiver signed by the parent at 

the Parks and Recreation office prior to class. No class on July 1. Class held at Zero Gravity 

Athletics in Kingston. 

Mon Jun 24-Jul 29 2-4p $52 



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Piano Lessons 

(Ages 7-107 or as arranged with the instructor) 

Megan Hennings. Have you always 

wanted to play that certain tune? Unravel the 

mysteries of the piano? Now is your chance 

to learn! We’re offering holistic music instruction 

with an emphasis on creating an enjoyable 

learning experience. Cultivation of a 

life-long love of music is our highest priority. 

Course content tailored to suit your individual 

interests, with teaching goals most often including 

development of independent learning 

skills and strong playing skills in a reasonable 

amount of time. Computer-assisted instruction 

included. 

Format: private instruction with scheduled 

group lessons. Half-hour instruction once a 

week. Daytime slots available for adults and 

homeschooling students also. After-school 

hours available for conventional students. 

Materials not included in class fee. No lessons 

May 27-29. Recreation Center Piano 

Studio. 

M,T,W Apr 8-Jun 19 time varies $84 mo 

(Students beginning mid-term will be pro-rated for 

the actual number of lessons; monthly rate may be 

slightly higher.) 

Summertime Private Lessons 

Megan Hennings. We know that summer 

can be busy for people, but it is a great 

time to keep up on your piano studies….or 

get a head-start on the new school year! Megan 

is offering summertime private lessons to 

students who might be interested in a loosely 

based schedule. Maybe you just want once a 

month or maybe you need once a week; she 

is very flexible. Private lessons are $22 per 

½ hour lesson. Please call 360-779-9898 to 

arrange the private lessons. 

I’ve Got Rhythm 

4 wks 

Luzuca Coats. A highly interactive music class 

where children ages 6-8 will learn through musical 

games and fun activities. There will be solo and ensemble 

playing and short introductory lessons on 

musical notation. The class focuses on percussion 

instruments and improvising, and there will be at 

least one performance opportunity at the end of 

the course. InMotion Performing Arts Studio. 

Wed Apr 17-May 8 4:30-5:30p $45 

Wed May 15-Jun 5 4:30-5:30p $45 

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Dance to the Beat: 

6 wks 

Kids Hip Hop Dance for ages 5-7 

Britney Layton. Do you have an energetic 

child who loves to run and play and dance all 

around the house? Hip hop dance is the perfect 

outlet for your child to direct their abundant 

energy and also develop enhanced motor 

skills, while having lots of fun! InMotion 


Tue Apr 30-Jun 4 5:15-6p $49 

Move to the Music: Intro to Dance 5 wks 


Great class for kids K-5 th grade to explore the 

different styles of dance from Acro, Ballet, 

Contemporary… kids will also try some Jazz, 

hip-hop and maybe even a little tap. Dance 

is a great addition to any sport. Strength and 

agility in a different fun way, increase flexibility 

and stamina all by moving to the beat. 

InMotion Performing Arts 

Tue Apr 30-May 28 5-6p $45 

Breidablik Elem 

Tue Apr 30-May 28 3:50-4:30p $45 

Guitar, Bass and Ukulele 6 wks 

Private music lessons, designed for all 

levels ages 8 and older, will teach the FUNdamentals, 

including reading music notation, 

tablature, basic chords and strumming techniques. 

Lessons run 6 weeks, and are 30 

minutes long. Students will need to bring their 

own guitars in good working condition. Have 

fun and get schooled in cool…start learning 

some wicked sweet guitar! 

Patrice von Liski (T or Th). Lessons will 

be scheduled between 4 and 6 pm on Tues 

and Thurs, and are for beginning students 

only. Limited to four students, so sign up early. 

Rupert Kettle (M or W). Guitar, Bass or 

Ukulele lessons with Rupert can be scheduled 

on Monday (between 4 and 7pm), Wednesdays 

(4 -6 pm). All levels welcome. 

A $9 materials fee is payable to the instructor 

at the first session. This will include 

picks and a music book. Lesson dates may 

be subject to change. Recreation Center. No 

class July 4. 

Mon Apr 15-May 20 $137 

Tue Apr 9-May 14 $137 

Wed Apr 17-May 22 $137 

Thu Apr 11-May 16 $137 

Mon Jun 10-Jul 15 $137 

Tue Jun 18-Jul 23 $137 

Wed Jun 12-Jul 17 $137 

Thu Jun 20-Aug 1 $137 

August Lessons with Rupert Kettle available upon 

request by calling 360-779-9898. 


Arts and Crafts: 

1 class 

Mother’s & Father’s Day Gifts 

Ms. Hiromi and Ms. Fran, Poulsbo Elementary’s 

Art Docents, will help your child 

make a wonderful gift for their parent or grandparent. 

Class is for kids K-5 th grade. Material 

fees are included. Recreation Center. 

Mother’s Day Gifts 

Fri May 10 4-6p $29 

Father’s Day Gifts 

Fri Jun 14 4-6p $29 

Summer Art with Ms. Hiromi and 

Ms. Fran 

Grades K-5, Continue your after school 

arts & crafts fun with Poulsbo Elementary’s 

Art Docents, Ms. Hiromi and Ms Fran. Children 

will work on fun summer-themed art and 

crafts projects. Each week will be something 

new. Sign up for 1 or all 3. Material fees are 

included. Recreation Center or local elementary 

school. 

T/W/Th Jun 18-20 10a-12p $58 

T/W/Th Jun 25-27 10a-12p $58 

M/T/W Jul 1-3 10a-12p $58 


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West Sound Wildlife Shelter 

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the West Sound Wildlife Shelter to provide 

fun and educational programs at Poulsbo’s Fish Park. The West Sound Wildlife Shelter 

is the only wild animal hospital and education center in the western Puget Sound. They 

provide injured or sick wild animals a second chance at life and promote the well being of 

wildlife through public outreach, education and involvement. Visit their website at http:// 

www.westsoundwildlife.org/ 

Raptors of Poulsbo 

A LIVE RAPTOR SHOW FEATURING the West Sound Wildlife’s live owls and other raptors. 

Learn what raptors live near your house, their adaptations and natural history. Each 

program will feature different animals, so come to all three and have a different experience. 

This is for all ages from toddlers to adult. These programs are free, but please pre-register 

through Parks and Recreation so the volunteers can be prepared. 

Saturday, May 11 2-3 pm free 

Saturday, July 13 10-11 am free 

Saturday, August 10 11-12n free 

Summer Solstice Walk 

This is the longest day of the year, and a great time to experience what we have in our own 

backyard. Come down to Poulsbo’s Fish Park for a fun, educational family event. The 

WSWS will have 6-8 stations set up where you will experience live education and animals in 

a natural environment. Different species will be present, depending on who is available each 

day: this may include mammals, birds (such as the turkey vulture, owls or red tail hawk), and 

an iguana. There will be activities for the kids, and fun for all. This is a guided tour, and 

tickets are limited, so pre-registration is required. 

Saturday, June 22 6-9p $10 adult/children under 12 are free 

Silverwood School 

Where Children are Challenged and Cherished 

10 - 1 Student Teacher Ratio 

Challenging Advanced Academics , Small Classes, Nurturing Classrooms 

Experiential Hands-On Learning , Art, Spanish, P.E., Music, 

Outdoor Education, Beautiful 18 Acre Wooded Campus 

Sign up for Summer School at Silverwood 

~ June 24 through August 23 ~ 

Accepting Enrollment Applications Now 

Call or Visit Today: 360.697.7526 • www.silverwoodschool.org 

State approved member of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools 

14000 Central Valley Rd • Poulsbo WA 98370 

(Centrally located between Poulsbo, Silverdale, Keyport, and Bangor) 

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After School Programs 

Hula Dance 

4 wks 

Bernie Pualei Robinson. K-5 th grade. 

This hula class includes learning basic hula 

steps and motions. A simple hula will be taught 

during each session. Students will learn Hawaiian 

culture, music and dance from teacher 

Bernie Robinson who was born and raised in 

Honolulu, Hawaii, and has been teaching hula 

for about 20 years. Students should bring 

water. Optional fee of $10 for CD and notebook; 

payable to the instructor at class. 

Vinland Elem 

Wed Apr 24-May 15 3-4p $49 

Wed May 22-Jun 12 3-4p $49 


Wed Jun 19-Jul 10 1-2p $49 

Wed Jul 17-Aug 7 3:45-4:45p $49 

Hula for Teens 

5 wks 

Bernie Robinson. This beginning class 

will introduce Hawaiian hula dancing in basic 

movements and choreography. Children 

will experience culture, language and music. 

Bernie Robinson creates a fun, low-impact 

aerobic exercise class. Bernie was born and 

raised in Honolulu and has been teaching traditional 

hula for about 20 years. Her halau 

(school) of hula has performed at many venues 

throughout Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson 

counties as well as in the greater Seattle area. 

Wear comfortable clothes (no long skirts) 

and bring water. A $10 supply fee for CD 

and notebook is payable to the instructor 

at the first class. 

Poulsbo Middle School 

Mon Apr 22-May 20 2:45-3:45p $49 


Mon Jun 17-Jul 15 1-2p $49 

Mon Jul 29-Aug 26 1-2p $49 

Move to the Music: Intro to Dance 5 wks 


Great class for kids K-5 th grade to explore the 

different styles of dance from Acro, Ballet, 

Contemporary… kids will also try some Jazz, 

hip-hop and maybe even a little tap. Dance 

is a great addition to any sport. Strength and 

agility in a different fun way, increase flexibility 

and stamina all by moving to the beat. 


Tue Apr 30-May 28 3:50-4:30p $45 


Arts & Crafts: After School 4 wks 

Various instructors. Grades K-5.Come 

and join the fun as students are introduced to 

a variety of art and craft projects. All fun types 

of creative expression! Material fees are included. 

Vinland (Th) & Suquamish (W) with Denise 

Johnson 

Wed Apr 17-May 8 3-4p $49 

Wed May 15-Jun 5 3-4p $49 

Thu Apr 18-May 9 3:50-4:50p $49 

Thu May 16-Jun 6 3:50-4:50p $49 

Poulsbo Elem with Ms Hiromi and Ms Fran 

Thu Apr 18-May 9 3:50-4:50p $49 

Thu May 16-June 6 3:50-4:50p $49 

Breidablik with Colleen Doeleman 

Wed Apr 17-May 8 3-4p $49 

Wed May 15-Jun 5 3-4p $49 

Arts & Crafts: Fun Friday Furlough Day 

Ms. Hiromi and Ms. Fran. Spend the 

afternoon exploring the world of art. Great for 

parents who need kids to be at school until the 

end of their regular day. Kids should bring 

a snack and lunch. Material fees are included. 

Poulsbo Elementary art portable. 

Fri May 24 12:15-3:45p $38 

After School Mosaics 

3 wks 

Anna Hickner of Kitsap Mosaics. 

Grades K-5. This class was so much fun last 

fall that we’re offering it again this spring, at 

even more schools! Stay after school and pick 

out tiles and embellishments to cover a surface 

that you can mosaic. You’ll have a choice 

of three projects from the following: cupcake, 

ice-cream cone, heart, unicorn, daisy, kitten, 

seashell, dinosaur, race car, puppy, airplane, 

gecko, dolphin, shark, or picture frame. All 

materials included. 


Thu Apr 18-May 2 3:50-4:50p $49 

Vinland Elem 

Fri Apr 19-May 3 3:50-4:50p $49 

Suquamish Elem 

Thu May 9-23 3:50-4:50p $49 

Poulsbo Elem 

Fri May 10-24 3:50-4:50p $49 


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Creative Drama for Youth 4 wks 

Kimberly Parker. A fun, dynamic form of 

play. Drama games help children explore their 

imaginations and discover their own creativity. 

By improvising a wide variety of scenes and 

situations, students learn to express themselves 

physically and emotionally while gaining 

increased awareness of the feelings and 

experiences of others. A dramatic game gives 

dramatic expression to something you IMAG- 

INE. To add more fun and excitement, we 

provide an assortment of colorful, whimsical 

masks, scarves and stage props to play with. 

Drama games encourage and develop social 

skills, communication, trust, confidence, selfesteem 

and teamwork. Student showcase last 

day for family and friends. No class May 27. 

Kimberly Parker has been bringing her 

passion and enthusiasm for Drama to children 

and families for more than 20 years. She 

teaches in schools, community centers and offers 

private parties. She holds a BA in Theater 

Arts with an emphasis on arts education and 

is the founder of STAGES: Creative Drama for 

Youth. 

Creative Drama I: 6-8 yrs @ Vinland Elem 

Tue May 14-Jun 4 3:50-4:50p $46 

Creative Drama II: 9-12 yrs @ Poulsbo Elem 

Mon May 6-Jun 3 3:50-4:50p $46 

LEGO ® Exploration – Bricks 4 Kidz ® 

Bricks 4 Kidz ® is designed and created 

by teachers, architects and engineering professionals. 

Their hands-on curriculum introduces 

children ages 3-13+ to concepts of engineering, 

architecture and mechanics using 

LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks. Bricks 4 Kidz 

® provides all materials for students to work 

in a lab-type setting using the bricks with an 

integrated curriculum based on math, science, 

and language arts. Director Linda Fourier 

will be the instructor for most Bricks 4 Kidz® 

classes. 

Interesting Inventions 

3 wks 

Bricks 4 Kidz ®. Most objects we use on 

a daily basis were invented by someone. Find 

out the origins of things like the hand mixer, 

windshield wipers and conveyor belts. During 

this Bricks 4 Kidz® unit, students will discuss 

the difference between an invention and a discovery, 

learn how inventions solve problems, 

and find out how inventors get their ideas patented. 

Each week, students are encouraged 

to think of what they could invent, or improvements 

they could make to an existing object 

to solve a problem. Introduce your student to 

the world of ideas, creativity, inventions and 

patents. Each week, we will construct different 

familiar objects using LEGO® bricks such as a 

hand mixer, windshield wipers and a conveyor 

belt. Each model is motorized for maximum 

movement and fascination! Start creating! 


Tue Apr 23-May 7 3:50-4:50p $49 

Vinland Elem 

Fri Apr 26-May 10 3:50-4:50p $49 

Gadgets and Gizmos 

3 wks 

Bricks 4 Kidz ®. Students love our interactive 

Bricks 4 Kidz® models. This unit is 

all about the fun of doing something with what 

you’ve built using LEGO® bricks. From a spinning 

top to a spin art model, kids will love playing 

with their creations! But don’t worry, we 

sneak in lots of learning, too – understanding 

probability in the “3-in-a-row” game model and 

learning about friction and symmetry with the 

spinning top lesson. Don’t miss out! 


Tue May 21-Jun 4 3:50-4:50p $49 

Vinland Elem 

Fri May 24-Jun 7 3:50-4:50p $49 

Air, Land and Sea 

3 wks 

Bricks 4 Kidz ®. Step aboard to build 

some exciting ways to get from here to there. 

Take to the sky in our Bricks 4 Kidz® helicopter 

model, race across the beach in an inge- 

Amazing Animals 

3 wks 

Bricks 4 Kidz ®. It’s a zoo in here! This 

nious land sail, or zoom through the water on a 

Bricks 4 Kidz® unit is sure to delight kids who 

jet ski. By using LEGO® bricks, kids will learn 

love creatures. Using LEGO® bricks, we’ll be 

what makes each machine unique and how it 

building models of snakes, insects, mammals 

moves, exploring concepts such as buoyancy, 

and more. Each week we’ll discuss fascinating 

propulsion, lift and g-forces! What other ways 

facts about the animals we build, from the chameleon 

that changes colors to the seal model 

will you invent to travel through air, land and 

sea? Whether you’re a high-speed thrill-seeker 

or just curious about how things work, this 

that waddles across the table. Students will 

love these moving models that celebrate the 

unit offers something for everyone. No class 

wonders of the animal kingdom. 

on May 27. 



Mon Apr 22-May 6 3:50-4:50p $49 

Mon May 20-Jun 10 3:50-4:50p $49 

Recreation Center 


Wed Apr 24-May 8 4:00-5:00p $49 

Wed May 22-Jun 5 4-5p $49 

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Youth Sports 

Archery 

5 wks 

Brian Goodfellow. This archery class will 

be geared towards teaching beginning archers 

ages 8 & older in a safe environment. Students 

will learn the fundamentals of archery, 

including the nine steps to the ten ring and 

parts of the bow and arrow. The class will also 

strive to promote ideas that are important in 

life as well as archery, such as good sportsmanship, 

safety, and a desire to better oneself 

in whatever one does. Bow, arrows and 

a wrist guard will be provided but students 

are welcome to bring their own if they own 

one. Vinland Elementary Field. 

Thu May 9-Jun 6 5-6p $67 

Thu May 9-Jun 6 4-4:50p $67 

After School Yoga Calm® 4 wks 

Taught by Shannon Russell, certified 

classroom teacher with 15 years experience, 

certified Yoga Calm ® instructor, and RYT 

200. Children grades K-6 will enjoy this class 

as we integrate yoga poses with games and 

relaxation activities. Each class focuses on a 

theme: stillness, listening, grounding, strength, 

and community. Yoga Calm ® (yogacalm.org), 

is designed specifically for children, to improve 

not only physical skills in flexibility, strength, 

body awareness, and balance, but social emotional 

skills: teamwork, leadership (they help 

me teach), calmness, self-confidence, and improved 

focus and attention. This is a great way 

to introduce your child to yoga. They’ll have so 

much fun you may want to join in too! Class 

size is limited, so register today. Please bring 

a yoga mat; there are a few available if you 

do not own one. 

Vinland Elem 

Tue Apr 16-May 7 3:50-4:50p $34 


Tue May 14-Jun 4 3:50-4:50p $34 

Yoga - After School with Ms. Ellen 6 wks 

Ellen Ulrich. Kids can gain greater flexibility 

and strength in this 60-minute yoga 

class. Focus will be on basic yoga postures, 

correct alignment, and proper breathing techniques 

in a fun environment. Class size is limited, 

so register today. Please bring a yoga 

mat; there are a few available if you do not 

own one. 

Poulsbo Elem (K-5) 

Wed Apr 24-May 29 3-4p $48 

Poulsbo Middle School (6-8) 

Tue Apr 23-May 28 2:45-3:45p $48 


Girls Volleyball 

6 wks 

Kelsey Mumford. BUMP, SET, SPIKE!! 

Are you interested in playing volleyball? Parks 

and Rec now offers Volleyball for 4 th -6 th grade 

girls to help prepare them for our own volleyball 

league or even middle and high school 

teams. Girls will learn all the elements of the 

game, including intros to passing, setting, hitting 

and service, with live games held towards 

the end of the session to utilize new skills. 

Conditioning will also be covered. Water bottles 

and knee pads are recommended. No 

class May 27. 

Vinland Elem 

Mon Apr 22-Jun 3 4-5p $49 


Fri Apr 26-May 31 4-5p $49 

Springboard Diving-Beginner 5 wks 

Amelia Jones. This class is for beginners, 

ages 10 & up, who are interested in 

learning one-meter springboard diving. During 

this class, divers will be introduced to the components 

of a dive, and learn the basics about 

propelling one’s self off the side of the pool 

and the diving board. These lessons will introduce 

front takeoff with front jump, back takeoff 

with back jump, forward dive, back dive, and 

the hurdle. Divers will learn about the lineup 

and entry into the water, appropriate dive distance 

from the side or board, as well as proper 

form and positions. All ages 10 and above 

are welcome to try this beginner diving class; 

however, divers should show interest in learning 

to go off the diving board and show confidence 

when swimming in the deep end. Each 

diver will pass a simple swim test at the start of 

the first day of class. North Kitsap Comm Pool. 

Fri Apr 19-May 17 5-6p $71 


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Poulsbo Library Teen Programs 

The Poulsbo Branch of the Kitsap Regional 

Library is located at 700 Lincoln Rd 

NE in Poulsbo. For more information on their 

programs, call them at (360) 779-2915, or visit 

their website at www.krl.org. All programs 

are free. The library will be closed on May 

27 and July 4. 

Teen Anime Club: The Kawaii Otakus meet 

2 nd Friday of every month, 3:30-5p. Join us as 

we watch anime, eat snacks and do crafts. 

Teen Advisory Board: 3 rd Friday of every 

month, 3:30-4:30p. Make your voice heard 

and let us know what programs you would like! 

Teen Screen Reads: Our book to film club 

meets the 4 th Friday of every month, 3:30-6p. 

Special Event- Dragon Eye Pendant Craft: 

Wed, Apr 17, 2:30p. Our local staff artist will 

teach us how to make these fabulously beautiful 

and exotic pendants. 

Reading Buddy Volunteer Orientation: 

Wed, May 15, 4p. Tweens and teens (ages 10 

and up) do you enjoy reading one on one to 

young children? Here is your chance to learn 

about our fabulous volunteer program! 

Teen Summer Reading Program: Fri, Jun 

21, 2:30p. Come join the fun as Whimsy Face 

Painting’s talented Heidi Bennet provides 

henna art during our first teen summer reading 

program! 

Special Event- The Olympic Peninsula 

Paranormal Society: Fri, Aug 9, 3:30p. Our 

local ghost hunting group, the Olympic Peninsula 

Paranormal Society, will present the results 

of their latest chilling investigation. 

Introduction to Horses 

1 class 

Stephanie Smith. Do you have children 

who have ‘horse fever’? Do you want to introduce 

them to horses but do not know where to 

begin? Spend 2 hours with a mini horse and 

a Friesian and your kids will learn a lot and 

have the best time ever! Learn how to groom 

a horse, horse anatomy, how to care for the 

horse and much more! Class is limited and 

requires adult supervision. Friesian Dreams 

Farm, Poulsbo 

Sat May 25 10a-12n $39 

Sat Jun 29 10a-12n $39 

Sat July 13 10a-12n $39 

Sat Aug 24 10a-12n $39 

Yoga 

6 wks 

Shannon Russell, certified Yoga Calm ® 

instructor, and RYT 200. Children ages 6-12 

will enjoy this class as we explore the world of 

yoga. Kid’s yoga is not a watered down version 

of adult yoga! We’ll be using the Yoga 

Calm ® curriculum that is designed especially 

for children, and is able to adapt to different 

ages. Children will not only gain physical skills 

in flexibility, strength, and balance, but they’ll 

experience teamwork, leadership (they help 

me teach), calmness, self-confidence, and 

improved focus and attention. This is a great 

way to introduce your child to yoga. For more 

information on Yoga Calm ®, visit their website: 

yogacalm.org. InMotion Performing Arts 

Studio. 

Wed Apr 17-May 22 4-5p $48 

Homeschool Yoga 

6 wks 

Shannon Russell, certified Yoga Calm ® 

instructor, and RYT 200. Children ages 5-12 

will enjoy this class as we explore the world of 

yoga. Kid’s yoga is not a watered down version 

of adult yoga! We’ll be using the Yoga 

Calm ® curriculum that is designed especially 

for children, and is able to adapt to different 

ages. Children will not only gain physical skills 

in flexibility, strength, and balance, but they’ll 

experience teamwork, leadership (they help 

me teach), calmness, self-confidence, and improved 

focus and attention. This is a great way 

to introduce your child to yoga. For more information 

on Yoga Calm ®, visit their website: 

yogacalm.org. Recreation Center. 

Tue Apr 23-May 28 11:30a-12:30p $48 

Teen Summer Reading Program: Fri, Aug 

16, 3:30p. Join us for our fabulous zombiethemed 

End-of-Summer Reading party! Trivia, 

games and zombie-appropriate snacks will 

be the order of the day! 

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Youth Sports 

Karate – Summer Program 

9 wks 

UKO Karate Schools. Age 7 years and 

older. This is a fun and active class that will 

teach the basic blocks, punches, kicks, and 

more, including lessons about important success 

attitudes. Students will receive special 

email messages from Sensei, a DVD on the 

First 9 Techniques they need to learn, and a 

DVD on Beginning Self Defense and Stranger 

Danger. Students may qualify to test for their 

first belt rank. A karate uniform may be purchased 

from the instructor for $40. Classes 

held at InMotion Performing Arts Studio. 

M/W Jun 24-Aug 21 10:30-11:15a $220 

Archery 

5 wks 













one. 

Indoor Range-Recreation Center 

Tue Apr 9-May 7 4-4:50p $67 

Tue Apr 9-May 7 5-5:50p $67 

Outdoors at Vinland Elementary. 

Thu May 9-Jun 6 5-6p $67 

Thu May 9-Jun 6 4-4:50p $67* 

*Vinland After School Archery class 

Summer Archery: Beginners 3 wks 













one. Raab Park. 

Thu Jul 18-Aug 1 4-4:50p $48 

Thu Aug 15-29 4-4:45p $48 

Thunderbolts Track 

Greg Chapman is back!! Coach Chapman 

and crew will provide a fun-filled and focused 

entry to Track and Field. This is open to 

all kids, ages 7-14, interested in learning the 

fundamentals of track and field, while at the 

same time learning lifetime habits of physical 

fitness, goal-setting, and keeping a positive attitude. 

Our coaches offer a fun and nurturing 

environment which also provides a competitive 

edge for young athletes. Events include 

middle and long distance running, sprints, long 

jump, standing broad jump, hurdles, soft javelin, 

two home track meets. No class on Apr 

25 & May 23. Poulsbo Middle School Track. 

T/Th Apr 16-Jun 6 6-7:30p $99 

Coaches, Coaches, Coaches! 

It’s never been more important! Families, 

community, and individuals joining together 

for our young people. 

In order to be successful, youth sports 

programs need caring, compassionate adults 

who are willing to devote some of their limited 

time to the kids. You don’t have to be an expert 

on the sport of choice! We have lots of helpful 

resources, including people that are willing to 

help you help our kids enjoy themselves. 

This is quality time for our young people. 

They are practicing physical and mental skills, 

interacting with their peers and adults in a 

healthy atmosphere, and learning the ability to 

compete towards a goal as a team and as an 

individual. Call Joe at Parks and Rec, 360- 

731-1938, for more information on this valuable 

opportunity. 

Recycle previously purchased Purple and 

Gold Jerseys! If you have a purple and gold 

jersey used in the Parks and Rec basketball 

program that is still in good condition (no tears, 

numbers clearly visible, and clean), you can 

turn them in for a $5.00 credit. Also, if you 

wish to purchase a used jersey, the cost is 

$5.00! 

Interested in being a Basketball Official? 

For all people interested in refereeing 

youth basketball, please contact Joe Schiel at 

360-731-1938. 



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Youth Sports 

Basketball: Spring Recreational 

Boys and Girls, Grades 3-8 

Our Spring Basketball program is expanding!! 

We will now have opportunities for 

boys and girls starting at 3 rd grade! Poulsbo 

Parks and Recreation is taking signups for all 

athletes, with teams hitting the courts in late 

March as they form. Games will start late 

April. Spring basketball games will be jointly 

conducted with SKYAA, a South Kitsap youth 

organization. There will be divisions for 3/4 th , 

5/6 th and 7/8 th graders. NK, CK, SK gyms. 

Coaches needed! 

Game dates: Mon-Thu Apr 25-Jun 6 

Fee: $89 sales tax: $7.65 Total: $96.65 

NK Reversible Jersey, if needed: Fee: $23.02 

sales tax: $1.98 Total: $25 

Volleyball: Spring Girls Recreational 

League! 

Girls, Grades 5-9 

To our community adults that have played 

volleyball in the past – Our league is expanding 

quickly!! Great training, very positive atmosphere 

for the girls to compete in, and they 

are getting the preparation they need to compete 

for their school teams! We need you, 

the adults, with some volleyball experience 

and energy to help teach our young ladies 

this exciting sport. Games will be officiated 

by regulation officials. There will be 5/6 th and 

7-9 th grade divisions. Practices and games 

will be weekdays, Mon-Thu. We are offering 

volleyball through Poulsbo Parks and Recreation, 

drawing players from the NK, BI, and 

CK areas. There will be 8 games per team 

starting late April and going through Jun 7 th . 

There could be some travel required to gyms 

in Central Kitsap and BI. Team practices will 

start early April. Playoffs are Sat/Sun, Jun 8 & 

9! 

Open gym practices for all players will be 

Wed/Fri, Mar 20-Apr 5, 6-8p, Poulsbo Middle 

School. 

Weekday evenings Mar 20-Jun 7 th 

Fee: $95 Sales tax: $8.17 Total: $103.17 

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Youth Sports 

Basketball: Fall County Recreational 

Girls & Boys, Grades 3-8 

Registration starts in August! 

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is taking 

signups for all athletes, with teams hitting the 

courts as they form after school starts. Games 

will start in late Sept. Fall basketball games 

will be jointly conducted with SKYAA, a South 

Kitsap youth organization. There will be 3/4 th , 

5/6 th , and 7/8 th divisions for both boys and 

girls. 

Officiated games are played during weekday evenings, 

Sept-Nov 22 in NK and SK gyms. 


NK Reversible Jersey, if needed: Fee: $23.02 

sales tax: $1.98 Total: $25 

Basketball: Fall County Boys 

Boys, Grades 7-8 


Get your first league session in now with 

games on Sundays in Poulsbo area gyms. 8 

games which includes an end of season tourney, 

Oct 12/13 th . Normal schedule will be two 

games per day. Team Release Forms and 

fees must be submitted prior to Sep 10! 

Sun Sep 22-Oct 20 

Team fee: $455.80 sales tax: $39.20 Total: $495 

Western Washington Girls Basketball 



Prepare your team for your school season! 

The league will play normal HS rules, 

20-minute halves, double headers each Sunday 

to provide game training for your team. 

There will be divisions for HS JV Girls 

(9/10/11) and MS Girls (5/6 & 7/8). Team Release 

forms and fees must be submitted 

prior to Sep 13! 

Sun Sep 22-Nov 10 

10 games which includes an EOS tourney Nov 9/10 th 

Team fee: $547.88 sales tax $47.12 Total: $595 

Volleyball: Intramural Fall Girls 

Recreational League 



Coaches and Interested Adults needed! 

Fall volleyball through Poulsbo Parks and 

Recreation, drawing players from the NK and 

CK areas. There will be 8 games per team 

starting late September and going through 

Nov 15. Open gyms will be held to allow the 

girls time on the floor with all the coaches, 

and facilitate an equal distribution of talent to 

all teams. Teams will be selected the week 

of Sept 23. There is some travel required to 

gyms in Central Kitsap. 

Open gym practices: Mon/Wed, 6-8pm, starting 

Sep 9! 

Weekday evenings Sep-Nov 15 


NKHS Sail Racing Team: Fall and Spring 

NK Girls & Boys, Grades 8-12 

Coach Matt Mikkelborg. Sponsored by 

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation and the Olympic 

Sailing Foundation. Matt will coach the Fall 

Singlehand Sailing with practices after school, 

Tue-Thu, 2:30-5:30p, with optional regattas on 

weekends. Some previous sailing experience 

required. 

The spring season team will be competing 

Doublehand and Team Racing, sailing primarily 

in FJ’s and Vanguard 15’s. Practice is 

Mon-Thu, 2:30-5:30p, with competition most 

weekends. No previous sailing experience 

required. The fall season is for building skills 

in single-handed sailing and racing in Bytes 

and Lasers. Some fund-raising participation 

may be required of all team members. Port of 


Fall team sailing: 

T/W/Th Sep-Oct 2:30-5:30p $89 

Spring team sailing: 

M-Th Feb-May 2:30-5:30p $169 

Home and away regattas most Saturdays and some 

Sundays. 

For more information on high school sailing 

visit: www.highschoolsailingusa.org and www. 

nwisa.org 



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Youth Spring & Summer Camps 

Spring Break Camps 

Circus Camp– Spring Break 

3 days 

Bob Webb. Did you ever want to run 

away and join the circus? Campers will learn 

how to juggle, ride a unicycle, and walk on 

a large ball. Mr. Webb runs the BRATS program 

at Breidablik and has many years of 

experience with the Circus arts. Campers 

will need to bring a snack and a water 

bottle. Bike helmets and wrist guards are 

recommended but not necessary. Breidablik 

Elem. 

M-W Apr 1-3 9a-12n $48 

Spring Break Camp – LEGO Fun! 1 wk 

Amusement Parks: Bricks4Kidz®! 

Bricks4Kidz®! Call all kids ages 5 

and up …Get your ticket to ride at Bricks 

4 Kidz® very own Amusement Park! Campers 

will build a new ride each day, learning 

how to make things spin, roll, turn and rock. 

Then they will take what they have learned 

to design their own thrills and challenges. 

Motorized models maximize the action and 

the fun. Each camp day includes carnivalthemed 

games, group challenges, modelbuilding 

and more. All campers take home 

a custom mini-figure at the end of the 

week. Recreation Center. 

Mon-Fri April 1-5 9:30a-12:30p $145 

Summer Magic 

4 classes 

Preschool Staff. Summer Magic is a 

weekly “summer camp” designed for children 

ages 3-5 years old. This is a great way 

for preschoolers to meet new friends and 

have fun during the summer. Each 2-hour 

class includes circle time, art activities, music 

and movement, story time, snack and 

social interaction. Recreation Center Preschool 

Room. 

M-Th 9:30-11:30a $69 per session 

Jun 24-27 

Jul 8-11 

Jul 15-18 

Jul 22-25 

Jul 29-Aug 1 

In the Garden 

Dinosaur Fun 

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 

(Laura Numeroff Books) 

At the Beach 

At the Ranch 

Aug 12-15 

In the Pond 

4 classes 

“Yoga, Reading, and Nutrition, Oh 

My!” 

Preschool Integrated Yoga Camp 

Shannon Russell. Children ages 4 to 

6 (3-year-olds welcome with an attending 

adult) will enjoy this mini-camp as we integrate 

movement with songs, rhymes, games, 

and relaxation activities, with a nutritious 

“mindful snack,” and early reading activities. 

Yoga Calm ® (yogacalm.org) is designed 

specifically for children, to improve not only 

physical skills in flexibility, strength, body 

awareness, and balance, but social emotional 

skills: teamwork, leadership (they help me 

teach), calmness, self-confidence, and improved 

focus and attention. Each day we will 

also learn about food choices, and enjoy reading 

together. What a combo! Your child will 

gain precious skills for home and school life. 

Class size is limited, so register today. Please 

bring a yoga mat; there are a few available 

if you do not own one. 

M-Th Jul 8-11 9:30-11:30a $74 

M-Th Aug 5-8 1-3p $74 


3 classes 

Musicianship Camp for Youth I 1 wk 

Ages 7 and older. 

Megan Hennings. Is music in your future? 

Maybe you would like to try the piano 

out for size! Basic keyboard skills and notereading 

will be taught and general musicianship 

topics introduced. These topics include, 

but are not limited to communication of mood, 

emotion, character, or personality; basic form 

analysis; singing; ear training; rhythm drills; 

music and motion; and music creativity/improvisation/composition. 

Mon-Fri Jun24-28 11a-12:30p $93 

Musicianship Camp for Youth II 1 wk 

Ages 7 and older. 

Megan Hennings. This camp is designed 

more for those who have already had private 

instruction and are already able to play from 

the FJH Classic Scale book. A more in-depth 

study of communicating mood, emotion, character, 

or personality; analyzing chords and 

the structure of pieces; singing; ear training; 

sight-reading; rhythm drills; listening to one’s 

own playing; creating one’s own music; and 

ensemble playing. 

Mon-Fri Jul 29-Aug 2 11a-12:30p $93 

Aug 5-8 

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Youth Summer Camps 


is proud to present Skyhawks... 

Basketball 

SP90-1 7/8 - 7/12 Day(s): M-F 9:00am - 12:00pm ages 5-7 $99/$106* 

Location: Kingston Middle School 


Location: Kingston Middle School 


Location: Poulsbo Middle School 


Location: Poulsbo Middle School 

Soccer 


Location: North Kitsap High School JV Baseball Field 




Location: Wolfle Elementary 


Location: Wolfle Elementary 

Baseball 



* Program Price for Non-Residents 

Teen Volunteer Interns Wanted! 

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation seeks dedicated teen volunteers to assist our 

professional instructors with youth programs. Interns will gain valuable work experience 

while earning community service hours. Qualified youth will be age 13 or older; enjoy children; 

have a positive and enthusiastic attitude; have an interest in arts, crafts, sports and 

other recreational activities; be dependable and a positive role model. Interns will need 

to make a time commitment that will vary depending upon the season. Spring session 

could be 1-4 hours per week for up to 5 weeks; summer session could include weekly 

camps and a commitment of 2-20 hours for an entire week. For more information, call Kris 

Goodfellow at 360-779-9898. Applications are available at www.cityofpoulsbo.com. 



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Collaborative Piano Camp 5 classes 

Megan Hennings. Open to all ages, 

this camp is for those who can already read 

music fluently. Studying piano can be seen 

as a solitary activity. This camp will prove it 

doesn’t have to be the case! Group activities, 

teamwork, socialization and community 

service are all vital components of a pianist’s 

training. This is a lab class, designed to give 

students a chance to practice real-world skills 

and to develop the poise of a collaborative 

artist. Topics covered will be technical facility, 

pattern recognition, fluency with left-hand 

figurations, formulating fingerings, analysis, 

rhythm drills, ear training, sight-reading, and 

naturally, ensemble playing. Participants may 

also elect to accompany other non-pianist musicians 

with permission by the instructor. 

Mon-Fri Jul 15-19 9:30-11a $93 

Mon-Fri Jul 22-26 9:30-11a $93 

Fun memories of 

Camp? 

We believe your kids 

would like to make 

some of their own. 

Local Camps for 

families and kids 

of all ages! 

I’ve Got Rhythm! 

4 classes 

Ages 6-10 

Lizuca Coats. A highly interactive music 

class where children will learn through musical 

games and fun activities. There will be solo 

and ensemble playing and short introductory 

lessons on musical notation. The class focuses 

on percussion instruments and improvising, 

and there will be at least one performance 

opportunity at the end of the course. InMotion 

Performing Arts Studio. 

M-Th Jul 22-25 11:45-12:45p $45 

M-Th Aug 19-22 11:45-12:45p $45 

KCMT Musical Theater Workshop 5 classes 

Ages 6-14 

Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre. Last 

summer’s camp was so much fun! Don’t wait 

to register for camp this year, as space is limited! 

Campers will have a blast while learning 

proper stage acting, movement, choreography 

and vocal techniques as they prepare a 

fantastic musical production. Camp will culminate 

in a full musical performance open to 

families and the public at our beautiful Raab 

Park, Fri, Jul 19 or Fri, Aug 16 at 6 pm. You 

will be amazed at what your camper can do in 

one week! For more information, go to www. 

kcmt.org. Join us and learn why KCMT’s summer 

theatre camp is so popular! There will be 

a mandatory parent meeting one week prior 

to camp where you can ask questions and 

fill out the necessary paperwork. Please 

dress your child for the weather; bring a 

sack lunch, snack, sunscreen and water 

bottle each day. Raab Park, Poulsbo. 

Mon-Fri Jul 15-19 9a-3p $167 

Mon-Fri Aug 12-16 9a-3p $167 

Register before Jul 2; pay only $157! 

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campindianola.org 

360-297-2223 

Indianola, WA 

5 classes 

Youth Summer Symphony (KYSS) Ages 

8-18 or as arranged with Camp Director. 

KYSS provides an affordable and fun 

playing opportunity for young musicians of 

all experience levels in a summer day-camp 

setting. Students participate in full symphony 

orchestra, sectionals, chamber music groups, 

and special topics workshops, culminating in a 

final evening concert. Professional local musicians 

lead ensembles and workshops, and experienced 

high school volunteers act as camp 

counselors and sectional leaders. Special topics 

workshops this year may include music 

theory and composition, conducting, and improvisational/popular 

styles, all of which will be 

showcased in the final concert. 

Students will be placed in groups/chair 

positions based on information provided by 

private or school teachers. Ad hoc auditions 

are open to any player who would like to be 

considered for advanced placement or to perform 

a concerto movement at the final concert. 

Concert attire is the camp T-shirt, which 

is free with early registration. The sooner students 

register, the sooner we can determine 

how many ensembles there will be. Gateway 

Fellowship Church, Poulsbo. 

Mon-Fri Jul 29- Aug 2 11a-4p $167 




KYSS-Beginning Strings 5 classes 

Ages 6 and up. 

For absolute beginners on stringed instruments, 

or for players with less than a few 

months of experience who want to review the 

very basics. Concert attire is the camp T- 

shirt, which is free with early registration. The 

sooner students register, the sooner we can 

determine how many ensembles to have and 

what repertory to play. Gateway Fellowship 

Church, Poulsbo. 

Mon-Fri Jul 29- Aug 2 11:30a-2p $137 


Additional T-Shirts $20 

Acoustic Guitar Camp 1 4 classes 

Grades 3,4,5 

Rupert Kettle. Students will learn to play 

simple folk, blues, and bluegrass songs on the 

guitar, as well as how to play together with the 

group. Previous experience is not necessary, 

but is helpful. Students must have their own 

instrument. Recreation Center. 

M-Th Jul 15-18 12-2p $126 


Rupert Kettle. Students in grades 3-5 will 

continue learning to play simple folk, blues, 

and bluegrass songs and will learn how to play 

various parts of these songs in a group format. 

Student must have their own instrument. 

Prerequisite: Acoustic Guitar Camp 

1 or the permission of the instructor. Rec 

Center. 

M-Th Jul 22-25 12-2p $126 



learn to play simple folk, blues, and bluegrass 

songs on the guitar, as well as how to play together 

with the group. Previous experience is 

not necessary, but is helpful. Student must 

have their own instrument. Rec Center. 

M-Th Jul 15-18 2-4p $126 



continue learning to play more simple folk, 

blues, and bluegrass songs and will learn how 

to play various parts of these songs in a group 

format. Student must have their own instrument. 

Prerequisite: Acoustic Guitar Camp 

1or permission of instructor. Rec Center. 

M-Th Jul 22-25 2-4p $126 

Rock Band Camp 1 

4 classes 

Grades 7,8,9 

Rupert Kettle. This camp is open to 

electric guitar, electric bass, keyboard, and 

drums. Students will be learning classic rock 

songs and riffs and how to play together as a 

band. Students must have their own instrument. 


M-Th Aug 5-8 1:30-3:30p $126 

Rock Band Camp 2 

4 classes 

Grades 7,8,9 

Rupert Kettle. This camp is open to electric 

guitar, electric bass, keyboard, and drums. 

Students will be learning more advanced classic 

rock songs and riffs as a band. Students 

will need to have their own instrument. Prerequisite: 

Rock Band Camp 1 or the permission 

of the instructor. Rec Center. 

M-Th Aug 12-15 1:30-3:30p $126 

Creative Drama for Youth Camp4 classes 

Kimberly Parker. A fun, dynamic form of 

play. Drama games help children explore their 

imaginations and discover their own creativity. 

By improvising a wide variety of scenes and 

situations, students learn to express themselves 

physically and emotionally while gaining 

increased awareness of the feelings and 

experiences of others. A dramatic game gives 

dramatic expression to something you IMAG- 

INE. To add more fun and excitement to the 

creative process, we provide an assortment of 

colorful, whimsical masks, scarves and stage 

props. Drama games encourage and develop 

social skills, communication, trust, confidence, 

self-esteem and teamwork. Student showcase 

last day for family and friends. 

Kimberly Parker has been bringing her 

passion and enthusiasm for Drama to children 

and families for more than 20 years. She 

teaches in schools, community centers and offers 

private parties. She holds a BA in Theater 

Arts with an emphasis on arts education and 

is the founder of STAGES: Creative Drama for 

Youth. Camp will be held at Gateway Fellowship 

Church. 

Creative Drama I: Ages 6-8 

M-Th Jul 15-18 10a-12p $89 

M-Th Aug 12-15 10a-12p $89 

Creative Drama II: Ages 9-12 

M-Th Jul 15-18 1-3p $89 

M-Th Aug 12-15 1-3p $89 

Register two weeks prior; pay only $79! 



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PERFORMANCE 


Ballerina Camp: 

4 classes 

Cinderella and Friends 


Kids ages 6-8, will spend each camp focusing 

around a different ballet (Cinderella, Nutcracker, 

The Sleeping Beauty, etc.) Dancers will 

work on the fundamentals of ballet along with 

special crafts, guest performers, story and a 

snack. Space is limited so don’t wait to enroll, 

we expect to fill up! Each camper should bring 

their own snack, juice will be provided. Ballet 

shoes required. InMotion Dance Studio, 


M-Th Jul 15-18 9:30-11:30a $85 

M-Th Aug 12-15 9:30-11:30a $85 


Dance! Dance! Dance! Camp 4 classes 

InMotion Dance Staff. This week’s 

worth of dance is designed for the beginner 

or experienced dancer, ages 8-14. Students 

will learn choreography, basic technique and 

terminology while being exposed to various 

styles of dance - Hip Hop to Hula, Contemporary 

to Musical Theatre. Each day will provide 

a glimpse of different dance styles in a 

workshop environment, rotating instructors 

and styles. Come join the fun, learning some 

new moves and improving your flexibility and 

overall strength. Campers will end the week 

with a performance for family and friends on 

Friday at 6 pm. Please come in comfortable 

clothes that allow for movement, dance 

shoes or bare feet. Campers should bring 

a water bottle and snack each day. InMotion 

Dance Studio. 

Mon-Thu Jul 22-25 12-3p $99 


Broadway Bound 

4 classes 

Camile Frederickson & KCMT choreographers. 

A week of voice and dance for 

ages 8 and up, to better prepare you for auditions 

for KCMT and other local community theatre. 

This camp will be performance oriented 

with the focus on music from Broadway. Lots 

to learn as you explore your love of Musical 

Theatre and performing. Prior experience 

suggested. Please come in comfortable 

clothes that allow for movement, dance 

shoes or bare feet. Campers should bring 

a water bottle and snack each day. InMotion 

Dance Studio. 

Mon-Thu Aug 5-8 12-3p $99 


Mural Camp 

5 classes 

Brad Pugh. This hands-on outdoor mural 

camp will take kids through the process 

of designing and painting a huge mural. 

Learn things they may not teach you in art 

class about Pouncing, Scaling, Inking and 

Oiling. Campers will use their knowledge 

to creat a mural along the under-road walkway 

between Nelson Park and Poulsbo’s 

Fish Park. Class will meet at Recreation 

Center and Nelson Park Picnic Shelter. 

Concept & Design 

M/Tu Jul 22 & 23 9-11a AND 

Large Scale Design/Prep Surface 

M/Tu Jul 29 & 30 9-11a $129 

Register by July 15; pay only $ 119! 

Painting & Production! 

Community Implementation-Volunteers 

Welcome! Campers and families, come and 

paint your great mural design- the more, the 

merrier! Painters can sign up for several 

hours or all days. 

M-Thu Aug 5-8 9a-3p 

Teen and Pre-teen 

Summer Camps 

& Theater Productions 

Jewel Box 

ACADEMY 

FUN + LEARN: auditioning process, 

lighting, set design, stage management, 

costume design, vocal development 

and more! 

Teen Camp Schedule: 

July 1–3, 8–12, 15–19, 2013 

Production: Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr. 

July 19–21, 26–28 

Tuition: $375 

Pre-Teen Schedule: 

July 29–Aug. 2, 5–9, 2013 

Production: Backbeard, Hairiest Pirate 

That Ever Lived 

August 9–11 

Tuition $275 

For details and registration: 

www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org 

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3 classes 

Summer Art with Ms. Hiromi & Ms. 

Fran 

Grades K-5 

Continue you’re after school arts & crafts 

fun with Poulsbo Elementary’s Art Docents, 

Ms. Hiromi and Ms Fran. Children will work 

on fun summer-themed art and crafts projects. 

Each week will be something new. Sign up for 

1 or all 3.Material fees included. Recreation 

Center or local school. 

T/W/Th Jun 18-20 10a-12p $58 

T/W/Th Jun 25-27 10a-12p $58 

M/T/W Jul 1-3 10a-12p $58 

Mosaic Mural Camp 4 classes 

Anna Hickner of Kitsap Mosaics. Come 

join the fun as students age 7 and up are 

introduced to mosaics. Campers will choose 

a project to work on for themselves over the 

4-day camp and also work on creating a brand 

new mosaic mural for the Recreation Center. 

All supply fees included. Kitsap Mosaics, 


M-Th Jul 15-18 9-11a $77 


Sewing & Quilt Camp 

3 classes 

Joleen Aitchison. This camp will introduce 

kids ages 8 and up to sewing. Camp 

will cover sewing basics for both hand and 

machine sewing and will emphasize the skills 

needed to construct simple projects. Topics 

covered will include Introduction to the sewing 

machine, stitches, seam finishing, hand sewing 

and finishing techniques, using a 4 th of July 

theme for our inspiration. Students will need 

to provide their own sewing machine. Most 

materials provided; an additional materials 

list will be provided at registration. Camper 

will also need to bring a snack and a water 

bottle. Recreation Center Kitchen. 

M/Tu/W Jul 1-3 1-4p $98 

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Nature Day Camp 

4 classes 

Ages 6-8, must have completed 1st grade. 

Laura Rencher. Explore the outdoors 

by learning about birds, insects, spiders, and 

mammals as we explore the ponds, meadows, 

forests and streams. We will learn about bird 

adaptations, discover the life cycle of insects 

and amphibians, and investigate predator/ 

prey relationships of mammals. We will play 

games, make crafts, and go on adventures. 

Camp materials are for paid participants only. 

Parents may drop off their child; those wishing 

to stay should make other arrangements for 

siblings. Meet at Nelson Park. Camp will be 

held at Nelson Park and Fish Park. 

M-Th Jul 29-Aug 1 9a-12p $99 

M-Th Aug 12-15 9a-12p $99 


The full camp package: Poulsbo Community 

Pool’s Afternoon Swim Camp! 

Turn any of our half-day specialty camps 

into the full day camp experience. By adding 

the Poulsbo Community Pool’s morning or afternoon 

swim Mon-Thu, your child will have a 

full day of fun! Let us know at least one week 

prior to the camp and we will make sure your 

camper gets dropped off or picked up from 

the pool. Register for your half-day specialty 

camp at Parks & Rec first, and then 

take your receipt to the pool to receive a 

discounted rate for the following dates of 

swim camp at the Poulsbo Pool. 

Arts & Crafts Camp 4 classes 

Denise Johnson. Come join the fun as 

students age 8 and up are introduced to clay, 

painting, batik, and other fun types of creative 

expression. Campers will create a variety of 

art and craft projects. All supply fees included. 

Poulsbo Middle School Art Room. 

M-Th Jul 8-11 9a-12n $129 

Register before Jun 25; pay only $119! 

*Add 5 more hours of fun with Poulsbo Pool’s 

afternoon camp for $85. Register at the Pool. 

LEGO® Camps by Bricks4Kidz®! 

Bricks 4 Kidz ® Is designed and created 

by teachers, architects and engineering professionals. 

Their hands-on curriculum introduces 

children ages 3-13+ to concepts of engineering, 

architecture and mechanics using 

LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks. Bricks 4 Kidz 

® provides all materials for students to work 

in a lab-type setting using the bricks with an 

integrated curriculum based on math, science, 

and language arts. Director Linda Fourier 

will be the instructor for most programs. 

Mining & Crafting Mania 5 days 

Bricks4Kidz®. Calling all kids ages 6 

and up … A game about placing blocks to 

build anything you can imagine. At night monsters 

come out--make sure to build a shelter 

before that happens. Experience this world 

with LEGO® bricks in this fun summer camp! 

Kids will start by crafting their shelters and 

some of the mobs, critters and tools using 

Addition of swim camp is only available LEGO® bricks. Students will face new challenges 

for the following camps held at Poulsbo 

each day, building models and craft- 

Middle School: 

ing key elements from the popular game. All 

Adventure, Arts & Crafts, Lego, Jump Rope, campers take home a custom mini-figure at 

and Yoga camps (Jul 8-11). 

the end of the week. Poulsbo MS Art Room. 

M-Th various 8a-12p $85 Mon-Fri Jul 15-19 9a-12p $145 

M-Th various 12-5p $85 * Add 5 more hours of fun with Poulsbo Pool’s 


Adventure Camp 

4 classes 

Ages 8-14 

Jr Robotics using WeDo® 4 days 

UKO & 4H certified instructors. Survival Ages 7 & older 

of the fittest, Katniss Everdeen, knew how to Bricks4Kidz®! How would you like to 

play the game. Spend time this summer learning 

turn your next LEGO® creation into a robot, 

the art of karate and archery. Be exposed programmed to do exactly what you tell it to 

to the ancient art of swordplay too. Build your do? The Bricks 4 Kidz® Junior Robotics camp 

confidence and mental discipline through karate, 

offers all the fun of building with LEGO® bricks, 

and increase your focus and concen- 

PLUS the challenge of computer program- 

tration through archery. Other fun activities ming! Using drag-and-drop icon-based software, 

include those for the brave and strong. May 

WeDo® software provides an introduc- 

the odds be ever in your favor. Students can tion into the world of computer-programming 

bring their own equipment or use equipment 

and robotics that will equip children to succeed 

provided. Poulsbo Middle School. in a technology-based marketplace. This fun, 

M-Th Jul 22-25 9a-12n $129 action-packed week combines real-life skills 

M-Th Aug12-15 9a-12n $129 with real-kid fun! All campers take home a 


custom mini-figure and a certificate at the 

* Add 5 more hours of fun with Poulsbo Pool’s 

end of the week. Poulsbo MS Art Room. 


Mon-Thu Jul 22-25 9a-12p $197 

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*Add 5 more hours of fun with Poulsbo Pool’s 


Extreme Expedition 

4 days 

Bricks4Kidz®! Call all kids ages 6 and 

up … Form a team to face the challenge of 

our extreme expedition camp. Search the 

globe for bricks and other resources needed 

to construct a base in the Himalayan Mountains 

and complete your expedition. Encounter 

Worst Case Scenario survival challenges, face 

forces of nature, and construct transportation 

equipment to bring your team together from 

around the globe. Do you have what it takes 

to face extreme brick adventures? All campers 

take home a custom mini-figure at the 

end of the week. Poulsbo Middle School Art 

Room. 

Mon-Thu Jul 29-Aug 1 9a-12p $145 



4 days 

Stop Motion Animation with LEGO® 

Ages 7 & older 

Bricks4Kidz®! Light, cameras, LEGO® 

action! Use LEGO® bricks to tell YOUR story, 

complete with music, special effects and all 

your favorite LEGO® mini-figure characters! 

In this unique and creative camp, students will 

plan, script, stage, shoot, and produce their 

own mini-movie using Stop Motion Animation. 

Working as a team, students will use LEGO® 

components to build the set and props, then 

shoot their movie using a camera. Teams will 

use movie-making software to add special effects, 

titles, credits and more. When the movie 

is complete, campers will impress friends and 

family with a screening party on the last day of 

camp. Don’t miss your chance to be a movie 

producer! All campers take home a custom 

mini-figure, a certificate, and a copy of 

their movie creation at the end of the week. 

Poulsbo Middle School Art Room. 

Mon-Thu Aug 5-8 9a-12p $197 




4 classes 

“Yoga, Reading, and Nutrition, Oh My!” 

Kids’ Integrated Yoga Camp 

Taught by Shannon Russell, a certified 

reading specialist with 15 years experience, 

certified Yoga Calm ® instructor, and RYT 

200. Children ages 7-12 will enjoy this minicamp 

as we integrate yoga poses with games 

and relaxation activities, a nutritious “mindful 

snack,” and guided reading. Yoga Calm ® 

(yogacalm.org), is designed specifically for 

children, to improve not only physical skills in 

flexibility, strength, body awareness, and balance, 

but social emotional skills: teamwork, 

leadership (they help me teach), calmness, 

self-confidence, and improved focus and attention. 

Each day we will also learn about food 

groups and enjoy reading together. Class size 

is limited, so register today. Please bring a 

yoga mat; there are a few available if you 

do not own one. Jul-Poulsbo Middle School; 

Aug- Recreation Center. 

M-Th Jul 8-11* 12:30-3p $85 

M-Th Aug 5-8 9:30a-12p $85 


*Add 5 more hours of fun with Poulsbo Pool’s afternoon 

camp for $85. July camp only. Register 

at the Poulsbo Pool. 

Jump Rope Camp 

4 classes 

Kids age 6-12 of all abilities. 

BI Rope Skippers. Join the Bainbridge Island 

Rope Skippers for a camp filled with jump 

rope games and fun. All types of skills will be 

taught including single rope, double dutch and 

long rope. Cost includes a snack each day 

and a rope to take home. For jumpers of all 

abilities entering 1st grade to 6th grade. 

Cost includes a rope for each jumper and a 

daily snack. Camp teachers are jumpers from 

the Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers’ Senior 

Team, who have won many national and international 

medals. They have jumped all over 

the world, and would love to share jump rope 

with you! Poulsbo Middle School. 

M-Th Jul 8-11 1-4p $129 

Register by Jun 21; pay only $119! 

Volleyball Camps: 5-8 th grade girls 

Peter Luong. Coach Peter will run this 

end-of-summer training session to prep for 

school volleyball or start your skills development 

for next season! Course will include 5 

days of training, using 2 hours per day to get 

the most jump for your buck! Classes will be 

held in NK area gyms. 

5/6 th grade girls: 10a-12n 

7/8 th grade girls: 1-3p 

M-Th Jul 15-18 $89 

M-Th Aug 12-15 $89 


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ACE Tennis Camp 

Learn the game! Improve your game! 

Parks & Recreation Staff. Great course 

for the summer outdoor months!! Beautiful 

sunshine and a lot of fun on the courts! Beginner 

and Intermediate level tennis camps 

will be held at NKHS and KHS tennis courts 

this summer. The training will focus on fundamentals 

of the game as well as individual 

techniques for service, volley, and game 

strategy. 

Beginners: Ages 7-12 10a-12n 

Intermediate: Ages 9-15 1-3p 

MTWF NKHS Jul 1,2,3,5 $79 

M-F NKHS Jul 8-12 $88 

M-F KHS Jul 15-19 $88 

M-F NKHS Jul 22-26 $88 

M-F KHS Jul 29-Aug 2 $88 

M-F NKHS Aug 5-9 $88 

M-F NKHS Aug 12-16 $88 

Register 2 weeks prior; pay only $78/$69! 

Viking Boys Tennis Camp 4 classes 

Boys going into grades 9-12 in Sept 2013. 

If you are interested in playing tennis, 

or learning more about it, the North Kitsap 

Varsity Tennis Coach, Jay DeVries, will 

be holding a 4-day camp after school in early 

June. There will be basic instruction, skill 

work, games and chances to compete in 

matches against other athletes at your skill 

level. The camp will be limited to the first 

24 athletes that sign up. Register at Poulsbo 

Parks and Recreation. NKHS Tennis courts. 

M-Th Jun 3-6 3-5p $79 

Thunderbolts Summer Track Camp 

Greg Chapman. This fun-filled and focused 

camp is open to all kids -ages 6-14-who 

are interested in learning the fundamentals of 

track and field. Five days of running, jumping 

and throwing through drills and games that 

teach fitness and the fundamentals of sprints, 

middle and long distance running, cross country, 

long jumping, javelin throwing, hurdles and 

relays. The camp will finish with a camp track 

meet on Friday. North Kitsap High School 

Track. 

M-F Jun 24-28 9a-3p $109 


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Summer Circus Camp* 4 classes 

Bob Webb. Did you ever want to run 

away and join the circus? Campers ages 

8-14 will learn how to juggle, ride a unicycle, 

and walk on a large ball. Mr. Webb runs 

the BRATS program at Breidablik and has 

many years of experience with the Circus 

arts. Camper will need to bring a snack 

and a water bottle. Bike helmets and 

wrist guards are recommend but not 

necessary. Vinland Elem. 

M-Th Jun 24-27 9a-12n $79* 

M-Th Aug 12-15 9a-12n $79* 


Painting & Creative Art Camp* 4 classes 

Colleen Doeleman. This class is designed 

for school age students who wish 

to create unique art projects while they 

explore the world of creative painting. Students 

will enjoy learning color basics while 

they stimulate their creative artistic imagination. 

They will have the opportunity to 

select from unusual painting materials as 

they create exciting art projects fashioned 

from a selection of artist materials that will 

be available during class. A supply fee 

of $20 per student is payable to the instructor 

at the first class. Vinland El. 

M-Th Jun 24-27 12:30-2p $82* 

Register before Jun 10; pay only $72 

*Combine circus camp and creative art 

camp at Vinland June 24-27 and get all day 

fun for only $134 if you register by Jun 10! 

Remember to bring a lunch. 

Lacrosse Summer Camp 


1 wk 

Boys and Girls, Grades 3-8 in Sept 2013. 

Come and find out what all the fun is about! 

This is the perfect opportunity to learn about 

the fastest game on two feet and to improve 

one’s lacrosse skills. The camp is offered by 

the North Kitsap Lacrosse Club and will cover 

the skills of lacrosse - catching, throwing, cradling, 

checking, play of the game, rules, etc. 

Individual skill work, drills and team competitions 

will be an integral part of the camp. The 

camps are open to all regardless of residency. 

The registration deadline is Fri, Jun 14. Refundable 

deposits of $75 for use of boy’s 

equipment (stick, helmet, pads and gloves) 

or $75 for use of girl’s equipment (goggles 

and stick) should be paid to North Kitsap 

Lacrosse. All players must provide their 

own mouthguard and cleats. Camp will be 

held on NK area fields. 

Mon-Fri Jun 24-28 9a-12n 

$85 plus a $75 refundable equipment deposit 


North Kitsap Summer Sailing Camps 

Sailing lessons will be offered again this 

summer for ages 8-18. Camps will be held 

at the Port of Kingston next to the boat ramp. 

There will be all-day camps for students 11 

and older using a variety of boats, and halfday 

camps in the Opti boats for 8- to 12-yearold 

sailors. 

Students must have beginner swimming 

skills and provide their own Coast 

Guard-approved life jackets. The all-day 

classes will be conducted in Byte class sailboats, 

a 12-foot, self-righting dinghy that was 

developed especially for junior training. The 

Opti is used for our younger sailors, and is a 

more stable design for our younger sailors, although 

it performs very well in a breeze. Opti 

class sailboats have been used around the 

world for many years as a junior trainer. 

The purpose of our sailing camps is to 

learn sailing skills, boating safety, and to have 

fun! Please remember, however, that sailing 

can at times be dangerous and students must 

be willing to work hard each day. Capsizing 

for the “fun” of it will not be tolerated. A Coast 

Guard-approved life jacket must be worn at 

all times when on the dock and in the water. 

Students will need to bring a sack lunch, a 

beverage with extra water for hot days, swimsuit, 

change of clothes, soft-soled footwear 

(something you do not mind getting wet), sunscreen, 

sunglasses and/or a hat, and clothing 

appropriate for the weather. Wetsuits will be 

used on inclimate weather days only; bring 

your own if you have one. Opti sailors will not 

need wet suits. On cool days, you may need 

extra clothing. For further information, call 

Parks and Recreation at 360-779-9898. 

Opti camps 

Age 8-12 

Mon-Fri, 10a-2:30p $169/session 


Jun 24-28 July 1-3 (short week, $99) 

Jul 8-12 Jul 15-19 

Jul 22-26 Jul 29-Aug 2 

Aug 5-9 Aug 12-16 

Beginner/Intermediate Byte camps 

Age 11-18 

Mon-Fri, 9:30a-3:30p $185/session 


June 24-28 July 1-3 (short week, $125) 

Jul 8-12 Jul 15-19 

Jul 22-26 Jul 29-Aug 2 

Aug 5-9 Aug 12-16 


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Adult Programs 

Piano Lessons 

(Ages 7-107 or as arranged with the instructor) 

Megan Hennings. Have you always 

wanted to play that certain tune? Unravel the 

mysteries of the piano? Now is your chance 

to learn! We’re offering holistic music instruction 

with an emphasis on creating an enjoyable 

learning experience. Cultivation of a 

life-long love of music is our highest priority. 

Course content tailored to suit your individual 

interests, with teaching goals most often including 

development of independent learning 

skills and strong playing skills in a reasonable 

amount of time. Computer-assisted instruction 

included. 

Format: private instruction with scheduled 

group lessons. Half-hour instruction once a 

week. Daytime slots available for adults and 

homeschooling students also. After-school 

hours available for conventional students. 

Materials not included in class fee. No lessons 

May 27-29. Recreation Center Piano 

Studio. 

M,T,W Apr 8-Jun 19 time varies $84 mo 

(Students beginning mid-term will be pro-rated for 

the actual number of lessons; monthly rate may be 

slightly higher) 

Summertime Private Lessons 

Megan Hennings. We know that summer 

can be busy for people, but it is a great 

time to keep up on your piano studies or get 

a head-start on the new school year! Megan 

is offering summertime private lessons to students 

who might be interested in a loosely 

based schedule. Maybe you just want once a 

month or maybe you need once a week; she 

is very flexible. Private lessons are $22 per ½ 

hour lesson. Please call the Recreation Center 

at 360-779-9898 to arrange the private lessons. 

Musicianship for Adults 

4 wks 

Megan Hennings. A hybrid of lecture, 

group discussion, and practicum, this class is 

designed to develop one’s understanding of 

the art of practicing, social piano playing, and 

music theory. Topics may also include communication 

of mood, emotion, character, or personality; 

analysis of chord progressions and 

the structure of pieces; singing; ear training; 

sight-reading; rhythm drills; listening to one’s 

own playing; creating one’s own music; and 

ensemble playing. Recreation Center Piano 

Studio. 

T/Th Jul 9-Aug 1 6:30-8p $134 

Guitar, Bass and Ukulele 

6 wks 

Private music lessons, designed for all 

levels ages 8 and older, will teach the FUNdamentals, 

including reading music notation, 

tablature, basic chords and strumming 

techniques. Lessons run 6 weeks, and are 

30 minutes long. Students will need to bring 

their own guitars in good working condition. 

We have FUN and home practice increases 

success. Get schooled in cool…start learning 

some wicked sweet guitar! 

Patrice von Liski (T or Th). Lessons will 

be scheduled between 4 and 6 pm. on Tuesdays 

and Thursdays and are for beginning 

students only with long time guitar instructor, 

Patrice Von Liski. Limited to four students, so 

sign up early. 

Rupert Kettle (M or W). Guitar, Bass or 

Ukulele lessons from Rupert Kettle can be 

scheduled on Monday (between 4 and 7pm), 

Wednesdays (between 4 and 6 pm). All levels 

welcome. 

A $9 materials fee is payable to the instructor 

at the first session. This will include 

picks and a music book. Lesson dates may 

be subject to change. Recreation Center Preschool 

Room. No class July 4. 

Mon Apr 15-May 20 $137 

Tue Apr 9-May 14 $137 

Wed Apr 17-May 22 $137 

Thu Apr 11-May 16 $137 

Mon Jun 10-Jul 15 $137 

Tue Jun 18-Jul 23 $137 

Wed Jun 12-Jul 17 $137 

Thu Jun 20-Aug 1 $137 

August Lessons with Rupert Kettle available upon 

request by calling 360-779-9898. 

P 

oulsbo Parks and Recreation 

Gifts and Donations 

If you enjoy visiting Poulsbo's beautiful 

parks or take part in some of the recreational 

activities and special events that 

are hosted in Poulsbo each year, you now 

have a new way to become involved from 

the ground level. The Parks and Recreation 

Gifts and Donations brochure gives you 

ideas about contributing time, money or 

supplies. You can do this as an individual, 

family, business, service organization, or 

community group, and know that you are 

helping Poulsbo stay beautiful and vibrant. 

View the brochure at http://cityofpoulsbo. 

com/parks/parks.htm. If you have any 

questions,please call Mary McCluskey at 

360-394-9772. 

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George & Jan Bahr are offering dance 

classes at Pearson Elementary! 

Beginning Ballroom Dance: 7 wks 

Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing 

George & Jan Bahr. Learn Ballroom 

dance skills that will give you confidence on 

the dance floor. The beginning class will teach 

you the basic steps and turns. Pearson Elem 

Gym. 

Mon Apr 8-May 20 6:30-8p $49 

Beginning Latin Dance: 

7 wks 

Rumba, Cha Cha and Tango 

George & Jan Bahr. Learn skills that will 

give you confidence to dance to the exciting 

Latin rhythms. The beginning class will teach 

you the basic steps and turns. Pearson Elem 

Gym. 

Mon Apr 8-May 20 8-9:30p $49 

East Coast Swing Dance 4 wks 

George & Jan Bahr. This Swing dance 

class will start with beginning Swing steps for 

the first two lessons and continue with intermediate 

steps for the last two lessons. This 

is the fun dance that everyone wants to learn! 

Pearson Elem Gym. 

Mon Jul 1-22 6:30-8p $35 

West Coast Swing Dance 4 wks 

George & Jan Bahr. This is a different 

dance than the East Coast Swing. West 

Coast Swing is generally danced to slower 

music and can be a very sensual dance. The 

class is 4 weeks long and consists of 2 beginning 

and 2 intermediate lessons. Pearson 

Elem Gym. 

Mon Jul 1-22 8-9:30p $35 

Educated Feet Dance Classes 

The following classes are taught by Sheila 

Phillips, certified Swing, Latin & Ballroom 

instructor. Classes will be held in the Poulsbo 

area; TBA. Open to teens & adults, no partner 

necessary!! PLEASE wear clean soled shoes, 

no black marks!! Registerthrough Poulsbo 

Parks & Recreation at 360-779-9898 by Tuesday 

prior. Minimum class size - 12.Take your 

educated feet to monthly DJ & Live Music 

dances Sheila hosts on Bainbridge Island! Details 

http://www.educatedfeet.net/dances.htm 

Cross Step Waltz 

5 wks 

Since 1930, a more modern version of 

Waltz. Cross-Step is easy to learn yet endlessly 

innovative, satisfying for both beginners 

and experienced dancers. It travels and 

rotates like traditional waltz but the cross-step 

opens up a wide range of playful yet gracefully 

flowing variations. Romantic and elegant, 

it has an easy to hear 1-2-3 rhythm pattern. 

Different patterns taught each series. Register 

by Tue, Apr 9 or May 14. Poulsbo area location 

TBA. 

Thu Apr 11-May 9 6:30-7:30p $50 

Thu May 16-Jun 13 6:30-7:30p $50 

East Coast Swing 

5 wks 

This is the most versatile of all the dances 

from 50’s Rock and Roll, Big Band, Rhythm 

and Blues, Country and a variety of today’s 

music. Take both series and learn rhythm patterns 

to slow, medium & fast tempos. Easy to 

learn and will definitely get your feet moving! 

Different patterns taught each series. Register 

by Tue, Apr 9 & Jul 9. Poulsbo location TBA. 

Thu Apr 11-May 9 7:30-8:30p $50 

Thu Jul 11-Aug 8 6:30-7:30p $50 

Sizzling Salsa 

5 wks 

The name “salsa” correctly describes 

the flavor of this dance: hot! A spicy mixture 

danced to rhythmic Afro-Caribbean & Latin 

American beats, it evokes an irrepressible 

zest for life! Lots of fun spins, sharp movement 

and crisp turns. Club style Salsa, energetic, 

passionate and the most popular Latin dance 

today! Different patterns taught each series. 

Register by Tue, May 14 & Jul 9. Poulsbo area 

location TBA. 

Thu May 16-Jun 13 7:30-8:30p $50 

Thu Jul 11-Aug 8 7:30-8:30p $50 



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Beginning Hula 

4 wks 

(Formerly Hula for Health) 

Bernie Pualei Robinson. Stimulate 

your mind and body while learning dances of 

Hawai’i. Hula basic steps will be taught as 

well as a new hula during each session. For 

those who enjoy the Hawaiian culture, music 

and dance, Bernie Robinson creates a fun, 

low-impact aerobic exercise class. Bernie 

was born and raised in Honolulu and has been 

teaching traditional hula for about 20 years. 

Her halau (school) of hula has performed at 

many venues throughout Kitsap, Clallam, and 

Jefferson counties as well as in the greater 

Seattle area. Wear comfortable clothes (no 

long skirts) and bring water. A $10 supply 

fee for CD and notebook is payable to the 

instructor at the first class. No class on 

May 27* or July 22. InMotion Performance 

Studio, Poulsbo. 

Mon Apr 22-May 13 11a-12p $49 

*Mon May 20-Jun 10 11a-12p $49 

*Mon, May 27 is Memorial Day, class will be held 

on May 28 (Tue) 

Mon Jun 17-Jul 8 11a-12p $49 

Mon Jul 15-Aug 12 11a-12p $49 

August classes to be announced. 

Beginning Hula II 

4 wks 

Bernie Pualei Robinson. For those 

students with hula experience. Stimulate 

your mind and body while learning dances of 

Hawai’i. Hula basic steps will be taught as 

well as a new hula during each session. For 

those who enjoy the Hawaiian culture, music 

and dance, Bernie Robinson creates a fun, 

low-impact aerobic exercise class. Bernie 

was born and raised in Honolulu and has been 

teaching traditional hula for about 20 years. 

Her halau (school) of hula has performed at 

many venues throughout Kitsap, Clallam, and 

Jefferson counties as well as in the greater 

Seattle area. Wear comfortable clothes (no 

long skirts) and bring water. A $10 supply 

fee for CD and notebook is payable to the 

instructor at the first class. InMotion Performance 

Studio, Poulsbo. 

Wed Apr 24-May 15 11a-12p $49 

Wed May 22-Jun 12 11a-12p $49 

Wed Jun 19-Jul 10 11a-12p $49 

Wed Jul 17-Aug 14 11a-12p $49 

August classes to be announced. 

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7 wks 

Creating Imaginary Creatures in 

Watercolor 

Dana Marrs. Creating original and quirky 

creatures is a silly endeavor but the process is 

a serious study of watercolor technique! We 

will use washes, glazing with 2 or 3 layers, 

wet blending and textures. We will use found 

shapes from the most unlikely sources. We 

will learn to draw and paint eyes, snouts, ears, 

paws and tails. To all that, we will add a few 

fearless mixed-media touches like white ink, 

paper collage and iron-on transfers. With luck, 

we will have a handful of creatures suitable 

for framing. Previous watercolor experience 

recommended. Materials list is available. If 

you wonder if the materials you already own 

are suitable, you are encouraged to call the 

instructor. Recreation Center Kitchen. 

Thu Apr 18-May 30 12:30-2:30p $87 

Introduction to Painting 

6 wks 

Brad Pugh. Oil, watercolors, acrylic… 

where do I start? This class can help you answer 

those questions. The basic of each medium 

will be explained with technique and materials 

for each. Expect to settle on a medium 

and create a work during the class session. 

Materials will be decided on at first class 

and a materials list will be handed out. Participants 

will need to purchase supplies by 

the second class. No class on May 27. Vinland 

Elem Art Room. 

Mon Apr 22-Jun 3 6:30-8p $75 

Spring Oil Painting 

4 wks 

Beginning/ Intermediate Combo 

Bob Jamison. Wow! This is a must for 

those who think that they can only muster up 

about 10% talent…have Bob show you that 

the rest of creating a masterpiece is technique. 

Just think of your own oil painting hanging 

above the fireplace. You will be taught the 

do’s and don’ts of purchasing art supplies, 

and the needed techniques of applying oils 

to a canvas to get the most dazzle from your 

work. In your first class, you will be watching 

a painting demonstration in which a complete 

painting will be completed in 45 minutes. One 

lucky student will be taking this painting home 

at the end of the first night. An intermediate 

class is offered for those who have some prior 

oil painting experience. You’ve got the supplies 

and know how to mix your palette, so 

let’s jump right into painting. Bob will show you 

how to increase your painting skills to a more 

advanced level as you work on your individual 

project. Recreation Center Kitchen. 

Mon Apr 15-May 6 7-9p $92 



Kitsap Mosaics 

Anna and Bill Hickner own Kitsap Mosaics located in Downtown Poulsbo, 

where you are the artist. All workshops below are held at Kitsap Mosaics, Downtown 

Poulsbo, and are taught by Anna Hickner. All materials are included in the 

class fee. For direction or more information about any of the workshops below, 

please call Anna at 360-930-0741. 

Wine Bottle Night Light 

Come and create a beautiful design on a 

wine bottle, which has been prepared with a 

string of lights inside. Choose your glass wine 

topper to finish it off into a whimsical night 

light. 

Sat Apr 20 1-5p $65 

Beach Glass Window 

Create a beautiful piece of window art using 

recycled windows and beach glass. Windows 

vary in size but most are 18” x24”. They 

are meant to hang in a window for the light to 

shine through. 

Sat Apr 27 1-5p $72 

2 classes 

Bouquet of Flowers: Mosaic Vase 

Mosaic a vase onto a base and then fill 

the vase with various types of found objects 

such as jewelry to create a lovely bouquet. 

Perfect for yourself or a Mother’s Day gift. 

Sat/Sun May 4 & 5 1-5p $72 

Mosaic Coat Rack 

Using antique looking tiles cover a coat 

rack to create a lovely entry way piece for your 

home. Your choice of purple, pink, blue or yellow. 

Sat May 11 1-5p $65 

Large Glitzy Mirror 

Create a glitzy 20” x 24” mirror using precut 

stained glass, glitter tiles, and jewels. Keep 

for yourself or make a great gift for a friend. 

Sat May 25 1-5p $72 

Bowling Ball & Bowling Pin Garden 

Display 

Cover a bowling ball or a bowling Pin with 

mosaic and set on a stand in your garden 

Bowling Ball 

Sat Jun 1 1-5p $72 

Bowling Pin 

Sat Jul 27 1-5:00p $65 

Mosaic Long Decorative Mirror 2 classes 

Turn a plain wall mirror into a decorative 

one. Cover a long mirror with a vine of flowers 

using stained glass. 

Sat/Sun Jun 22 & 23 1-5p $72 

Mosaic Table 

2 classes 

Cover a table top with marbles and grout 

it. Table comes with metal decorative legs. 

Sat/Sun Jul 20 & 21 1-5p $102 

Outdoor Cement Slug 

Cover a cement slug with mosaic to add 

fun to your garden. 

Sat Aug 3 1-5p $72 

2 classes 

Stained Glass Flower on a Platter 

Using beads and stained glass, create a 

flower design on a platter. The finished glass 

platter will be placed in a stand, for an accent 

piece in your home. 

Sat/Sun Aug 24 & 25 1-5p $65 



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Not Your Grandma’s Quilting: 4 wks 

Piecing with Precuts 

Joleen Aitchison. Precut fabrics – charm 

pack, jelly roll, layer cake – are becoming increasingly 

popular choices for creating stunning 

quilt tops, taking the guesswork out of 

color coordination and simplifying the cutting. 

The instructor will share techniques for using 

precuts. Each student will have the opportunity 

to complete the tops for four beautiful projects 

quickly and easily. Resources for purchasing 

precuts and machine quilting will also be provided. 

A materials fee of $15 is required for 

the first class. Additional purchases may 

be required to complete projects. Please 

bring your own sewing machine, thread, 

scissors, etc. Recreation Center Kitchen. 

Wed Apr 17-May 8 6:30-8p $54 

Pottery: Rosie Creek Pottery Studio 

The following pottery classes are taught 

by Lisa Salisbury, Elida O’Brien and Joe 

O’Brien of Rosie Creek Pottery Studio in 

Suquamish. The instructors bring to you 50 

years of experience teaching pottery to all levels 

from university to grade school, and have 

Masters Degrees and State of Washington 

Teaching Certificates. They will show you how 

to design, throw, and decorate better pots as 

well as fabricate hand-built vessels and sculptural 

forms, and, have a great time doing it! 

The main goal of this studio is to offer an educational 

setting where participants can learn 

and share basic skills in ceramics. All classes 

will be held at Rosie Creek Studio School in 

Suquamish. Call 360-434-6449 for directions. 

Throwing on the Wheel 

8 wks 

These beginning wheel classes will teach 

you the basics of working on the pottery wheel. 

You’ll learn to center clay and make bowls and 

mugs. More experienced students can incorporate 

wheel-thrown and hand-built elements 

to their work as well as adding new forms to 

their skill set. All students will trim and glaze 

their work for the term. The class will fly by 

and it is recommended that you take this class 

more than one time to further your repertoire 

of forms by building on the fundamentals. A 

materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor 

at the first class, and includes 25# clay and the 

firings. No class May 27. 

Mon Apr 8-Jun 3 1-4p $230 

Tue Apr 9-May 28 6-9p $230 

Mon Jun 24-Aug 12 1-4p $230 

Tue Jun 25-Aug 13 5:30-8:30p $230 

8 wks 

Hand building & Sculpting for 

Beginners 

This class covers the basics of slab, 

pinch and coil building and will give you the 

skills to explore this fun area of ceramics. The 

success-oriented projects for the term include 

a slab lamp, a historical reproduction and a 

large coil built pot (TBD). You’ll be amazed at 

how quickly the class will fly by and it is recommended 

that you take this class more than 

one time to further your repertoire of forms by 

building on the fundamentals. A materials fee 

of $20 is payable to the instructor at the 

first class and includes 25# clay and the 

firings. 

Wed Apr 10-May 29 1-4p $230 

Wed Jun26-Aug14 1-4p $230 

4 wks 

Intermediate Digital SLR Photography 

Mark VanHuis. A continuation from last 

spring’s beginning class. Students must understand 

SLR exposure and aperture manipulation. 

This class will help you take your 

pictures to the next level by exploring depth 

of field, lighting and contrast. Students will 

need their DSLR camera, camera manual, a 

tripod and a small notepad and pen or pencil 

to keep in their camera bag. NKHS pool 

classroom 

Wed May1-22 6:30-8:30p $69 

Wedding Flowers 

3 classes 

Jennifer Ciftcioglu, This course will 

prepare you for the upcoming wedding season. 

Classes will focus on bouquets, corsages/boutonnieres, 

and centerpieces. We 

will cover design themes, tools and supplies 

needed, flower handling and care, and give 

you a hands-on opportunity to do it yourself! 

Come learn and play, having fun with flowers 

while learning how to make beautiful wedding 

florals! A supply fee of $40 for flowers is 

payable to the instructor at the first class. 

Recreation Center Kitchen. 

Fri Apr 26-May 10 10-11a $55 

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Floral Arranging 

2 classes 

Jennifer Ciftcioglu, Want to learn how 

to create gorgeous floral arrangements using 

the flowers from your yard, the farmers market, 

or even how to perk up a bunch from the 

supermarket? For the first class, you’ll bring in 

cuttings from your yard or elsewhere, and any 

containers that you wish. We will explore the 

various ways to care for, process and group 

these items, and get creative in assembling 

a floral composition to show off the beauty 

around you, while keeping costs down. You 

may bring extras to share if you wish. During 

the second class, you’ll continue to build your 

knowledge, finding new inspiration and ideas. 

Bring snippers or a floral knife as well, and 

dress comfortably. Recreation Center. 

Fri May 31-Jun 7 10-11a $39 

French lessons offered by Myriam Desaunois-Mullen. 

FREE Orientation meeting Mon, April 8, 6-8p, 


NEW THIS SPRING! Grammar course, 6:05- 

6:25p offered for all enrolled students only, no 

charge! See description for details. 

10 wks 

L’aventure Française Conversational 

Workshop 

Myriam Desaunois-Mullen. For intermediate-advanced 

adult students who want 

to learn more! Students will be involved in 

French conversation that includes reading 

and discussion. Conversational exercises will 

further your understanding of French grammar 

as you build confidence in speaking this 

beautiful language, and will allow students to 

further their abilities. Come prepared to have 

a great time! No class May 27. NKHS classroom. 

Mon Apr 15-Jun 24 6:30-8p $129 

Grammar Infusion! For our enrolled students 

only, this short session will allow discussion 

on grammatical questions and use. 

Mon Apr 15-Jun 24 6:05-6:25p 

Same classroom, no class May 27! 

L’aventure Française 

10 wks 

Conversation for Travel : Beginning/Intermediate 

Myriam Desaunois-Mullen. Are you 

planning a trip to a French-speaking country? 

This class will teach you the conversation 

skills needed to make your trip more enjoyable. 

The emphasis will be on travel-related 

vocabulary and conversation. No class May 

27. NKHS classroom. 

Mon Apr 15-Jun 24 5-6p $99 


Spanish 

Spanish language instructor Julieta Vitullo 

has a PhD in Latin American Literature. 

She’s taught Spanish for 15 years in her native 

Argentina and in universities on the East 

Coast and the Northwest. She has recently 

relocated to the Kitsap area, where she has 

been successfully running her own Spanish 

language school. Find out more about her 

teaching philosophy at www.KitsapSpanish. 

com. If you are not sure what level you should 

join, you can contact Julieta at julivitu@gmail. 

com and she will send you a quiz. 

No textbook is needed for Julieta’s classes. 

An original Kitsap Spanish course packet 

will be distributed on the first class. All classes 

will be held in the Recreation Center Kitchen. 

Spanish 101 

8 wks 

Designed for students who have had little 

or no contact with the language, this class focuses 

on how to handle basic everyday situations 

such as greeting people, speaking about 

yourself and your family in the present, describing 

things and people, etc. 

Tue Apr 9-May 28 5:15-6:30p $99 






YOU! Please come by and talk 

with commission and staff members 

regarding city parks, trails and recreation 

programs. Where would you like 

to see the city invest time and money 

in the future? 

The Open House will be an opportunity 

to let us know what you think! 


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6 wks 

Italian Language and Cuisine for the 

Curious Traveler 

Instructor Ashlee Redfern lived in Italy 

for 8 years, traveling, studying and graduating 

from the Università di Firenze (Florence), then 

returned to the Pacific Northwest and earned 

a TESOL certification from Seattle University’s 

S-TESL program. She has taught English in 

Italy and Italian in the USA over the past 10 

years. Her Italian Language courses are specifically 

designed for Curious Travelers and 

Continuing Learners with the end goal of conversation—basic 

grammar, useful vocabulary 

and colloquialisms will be tools for gaining 

confidence in speaking this musical and romantic 

language. Ashlee recently started Italian 

Inspirations, a business that offers in-home 

Italian Dinner Experiences, Cooking Lessons, 

Translations & Consulting—Read her blog at 

www.italian-inspirations.com or find Italian Inspirations 

on Facebook for updates on local 

Italian and/or Foodie events. 

Italian Language Basics & Cultural 

Workshop for Beginners 1 class 

Beginning grammar and useful phrases 

for the Curious Traveler. For anyone interested 

in traveling to Italy or exploring the language 

and culture from home, this ½-day workshop 

offers basic grammar, vocabulary and idiomatic 

expressions to enable the speaker to ask for 

information, to communicate needs, to understand 

simple directions and to gain knowledge 

about Italian culture, customs and geography 

while learning to speak and having fun! Refreshments 

provided during a ½-hour “Aperitivo” 

break. A $20 materials fee per person is 

payable to the instructor at the workshop. 

Poulsbo City Hall 2 nd floor conference room. 

Fri May 17 3-7:30p $35 

Fri Jun 28 3-7:30p $35 

Fri Jul 26 3-7:30p $35 

A Communicative Approach, 3rd Ed., by 

Suzanne Branciforte & Anna Grassi is required 

(purchase book online or in virtual 

format for E-readers & tablets). Poulsbo City 

Hall 2 nd floor conference room. 

Tue Apr 9-May 28 6:30-8p $89 

Tue Jun 4-Jul 23 6:30-8p $89 

8 wks 

Intermediate Conversational Italian 

For students ready to converse in Present and 

Past tenses. È divertente parlare l’italiano! Increase 

your vocabulary and interact with fellow 

students using what you know to chat 

in Italian. Research projects and homework 

aid in expanding knowledge and connecting 

you to Italian culture. Grammar study from 

Parliamo Italiano! A Communicative Approach, 

3rd Ed., by Suzanne Branciforte & 

Anna Grassi is required (order book online 

or purchase in virtual format for E-readers 

& tablets). Poulsbo City Hall 2 nd floor conference 

room. 

Tue Apr 9-May 28 5-6:30p $89 

Tue Jun 4-Jul 23 5-6:30p $89 

It’s In Your Genes: 

5 wks 

Introduction to Genealogy 

Joleen Aitchison. How familiar are you 

with your family history? Is there something 

you’ve always wanted to know? This course 

will provide the beginning genealogist with the 

basic tools needed for effective family history 

research. Topics covered will include commonly 

used forms and terminology, useful internet 

sites and techniques, evaluating information, 

and on-site research. The final week will be a 

hands-on research session. A materials fee 

of $5 is payable to the instructor at the first 

class. Recreation Center. 

Tue Jun 11-Jul 9 6:30-8p $54 

8 wks 

Continuing Beginners Language 

Course 

For students that have completed an Italian 

Language Fundamentals course, an Italian 

Basics Workshop, or have studied Italian 

in the recent past. Continue building on the 

foundation you’ve established, and now let’s 

really get speaking! Have fun while delving 

deeper into grammar, vocabulary and conversation. 

This course is conversation-based and 

will help the learner develop all four language 

skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. 

Grammar study from Parliamo Italiano! 

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Writing Fiction with Character(s) 2 wks 

Carmi Soifer. Do you long to see your 

characters come alive on the page? Do you 

want to see the story tell itself though character, 

action, dialogue? This class will help you 

make your characters fresh and full-bodied. 

Through experiential exercises, we’ll see and 

listen to our characters as they carry the structure 

of the story. This course is open to those 

involved in any form of fiction or related writing 

(play, screenplay, memoir), as well as wouldbe 

writers. Carmi Soifer, M.Ed., was Artist-in- 

Residence at Rocky Mountain 

National Park and is an experienced community 

teacher. Recreation Center. 

Wed Aug 21 & 28 5-6:30p $44 



Haiku 

2 wks 

Carmi Soifer. This class will help you 

enter the art of haiku by gaining an understanding 

of modern English-language haiku, 

as well as some aesthetics from the traditional 

Japanese. The emphasis is on your own writing—how 

to take two images and let a spark 

light between them, how to work with season 

words and emotion, how to non-judgmentally 

approach each moment. Participants will find 

themselves looking at life’s moments in a new 

way as we learn to “sketch from life” and take 

in the summer season. The class is experiential 

and fun, and is open to anyone. Carmi Soifer, 

M.Ed. is an award-winning poet with a passion 

for the hands-on art of haiku. Rec Center. 

Wed Aug 7 & 14 5-6:30p $44 

Poetry From Within 

3 wks 

Carmi Soifer. Would you like to bring 

out the poet in you in a safe and caring environment? 

Do you want to write from deep 

spirit, in a way that communicates your own 

truth? In this class, the emphasis is on fun. 

You’ll discover things you never thought you’d 

say, and ways you never thought to say them. 

Through exercises and examples, we’ll build 

craft, tune in to deep sources within, and learn 

to expand through our writing. “Poetry From 

Within” is appropriate for every level of poet 

and would-be poet. Carmi Soifer, M. Ed. is an 

award-winning poet who is eager to share the 

warmth of poetry. Rec Center. 

Wed Aug 7- 21 7-8:30p $63 

Spooked! Science and the Paranormal 

Neil McNeill. Ages 16 and older. Do 

ESP, mind over matter, and life after death really 

exist? Discover the real science behind 

paranormal investigation in this class that 

explores the basics of parapsychology - the 

scientific study of paranormal and psychic 

phenomena. Learn basic “ghost hunting” techniques 

and then investigate an actual haunted 

house! Class will be held inside the historic 

Walker Ames Mansion in Port Gamble. 

Sat Jun 22 1-9p $85 

Class: 1-4:30p; Investigation: 6-9p. 

Haunted Port Gamble 1-day workshop 

Neil McNeill. Ages 16 & older. Uncover 

the secrets of one of Washington’s most 

haunted towns! This class explores historic 

Port Gamble, it’s haunted past and present, 

and includes an expanded ghost walk around 

town, with access to several of its more infamous 

buildings! Class will be held inside the 

historic Walker Ames Mansion in Port Gamble. 

Sat Jul 13 1-9p $85 

Class: 1-4:30p; Walking Tour/Investigation: 6-9p. 


Got Ghosts? 

1-day workshop 

Neil McNeill. Ages 16 & older. What are 

they, how do you deal with them, and where 

do you find them? Separate the fact from the 

fiction with a peek under the proverbial bed 

sheet in this class that examines those things 

that go bump in the night - apparitions, hauntings, 

and poltergeists! Class will be held inside 

the historic Walker Ames Mansion in Port 

Gamble. 

Sat Aug 10 1-9p $85 

Class: 1-4:30p; Investigation: 6-9p. 

Financial Seminars 

Glenn Anderson, Financial Advisor with 

Edward Jones is offering the following investment 

classes to the community this spring. 

For questions regarding the seminars please 

call 360-779-7898. Classes will be held at the 

Edward Jones office at 19032 Jensen Way, 


Outlook & Opportunities: 1 class 

Preparing for the Road Ahead 

Glenn Anderson. Although the economy 

and stock market have shown improvement 

over the last year, it’s not surprising that many 

still have concerns about the future. In this 

class, we’ll share data and trends to help put 

those concerns into perspective. We’ll discuss 

expectations for economic and job growth, 

strategies to address inflation and changing 

interest rates, where to look for stock market 

opportunities, and the dangers of playing politics 

with your portfolio. 

Tue Apr 23 6-7p $10 

College: Getting There From Here 

Glenn Anderson. Whether your children 

or grandchildren are learning to crawl or learning 

to drive, you can help make a college education 

a reality. Join us for our college savings 

presentation as we discuss: Questions to consider 

as you establish a college savings goal, 

strategies to help you reach your goal, and the 

features and benefits of 529 college savings 

plans. 

Tue May 21 6-7p $10 


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Raab Park Community Garden: (The P-Patch) 

Are you anxious to get started on your 2013 gardening? The Raab Park Commu 

nity Garden (The P-Patch) is a partnership between the WSU Extension Kitsap Master 

Gardener Program and the Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department. The P-Patch has 

42 sunny garden plots in two sizes: 10’ x 20’ plot for $49 per year and 10’ x 10’ plot for $39 

per year. Poulsbo residents receive a $7 discount. 

Gardeners must use organic gardening practices, products and materials. Information 

and resources on organic gardening are provided, as well as many hand tools and 

gardening implements. Produce may not be sold but may be shared or donated to a food 

bank. Participants are responsible for signing a “Gardener’s Agreement” and providing 

their own seeds, plants, organic fertilizers and/or compost. They are also required to contribute 

six (6) hours of community work in the garden’s common areas. Water is included. 

Returning gardeners get plot priority; new gardeners will be assigned plots after March 1. 

Please call now to get your name on the list! The first orientation meeting is Sat, Apr 6. 

For more information, call Parks and Recreation, 360-779-9898. 

Tree Selection, Planting & Aftercare 

Poulsbo Tree Board members. Spring 

is a wonderful time to plant a new tree in your 

landscape. The evening session will cover 

tree selection issues including basic design 

considerations and a review of various tree 

species’ pros and cons. Low maintenance, 

pest and disease resistance, and matching 

the tree’s cultural needs to the site will be emphasized. 

The most up to date tree planting 

standards and techniques as well as necessary 

aftercare will also be covered. The outdoor 

field session will include hands-on tree 

planting practice and demonstration of appropriate 

aftercare. Join Poulsbo Tree Board 

members Bess Bronstein (Certified arborist 

and horticulture educator), Jim Leary (Master 

Gardener and architect) and Janet Brown 

(ISA Certified arborist, Puget Sound Energy). 

Thursday class at the Rec Center; Saturday 

class at Centennial Park. This class is free, 

but please register in advance for planning 

purposes: 360.779.9898. 

Thu Apr 4 7-8:30p & 

Sat Apr 6 (at Centennial Park) 9-11a 

Summer Tree Pruning 

City Arborist Kevin McFarland and 

Poulsbo Tree Board members. Join this remarkable 

team to learn about what summer 

pruning can do for your trees. Late summer 

is a great time to prune fruit trees as well as 

certain ornamental trees including dogwoods, 

magnolias, maples, and flowering plums and 

cherries. If you have always wanted to learn 

how to keep your trees from sending up so 

many suckers and waterspouts, this is the 

class for you. We will meet outside, rain or 

shine at Austurbruin Park. We may walk/drive 

to Raab Park for additional pruning work. 

Please register in advance: 360-779-9898. 

Sat Jul 20 9a-12n FREE! 

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Organic Vegetable Gardening Series 

Gayle Larson has been an urban vegetable 

gardener in the Pacific NW for over 

15 years. A Certified Professional Horticulturist, 

and Edible Garden Coach, she 

has taught vegetable gardening locally and at 

Edmonds Community College. Through her 

business, Dancing Raven Design, she offers 

edible garden design, coaching and consultation 

services. Gayle is offering the following 

one-day workshops for your spring and 

summer gardening. Classes will be held at 

the Recreation Center, or at Pheasant Fields 

Farm, 13274 Clear Creek Rd NW, Silverdale. 

Organic Vegetable Gardening 

Workshop 

Learn the basics or hone your gardening 

skills. Topics covered include garden planning 

and design, soil preparation, plant selection, 

synthetic-free fertilization and pest management, 

irrigation and harvest tips. Bring a sack 

lunch and your edible gardening questions. 

Recreation Center Kitchen. 

Tue Apr 23 9:30a-4p $98 

Sat May 4 10a--4:30p $98 

Starting from Seed 

Starting your own vegetable plants from 

seed can save you money and give you access 

to more and interesting new varieties! 

Learn how to start vegetable plants from seed, 

indoors and out. Topics covered include lighting, 

heat, timing and plant choices. Recreation 


Thu Apr 25 6:30-8p $19 

Sat Apr 27 9:30a-12p $19 

Tips and Tricks for Terrific Tomatoes 

Learn the tricks and techniques successful 

gardeners use to ripen tomatoes and peppers 

in our chilly NW summers. Topics include: 

timing, varieties, protection from the weather & 

disease and harvesting tips. Plant starts available 

for sale at the class. May 2-Recreation 

Center; May 25- Pheasant Fields Farm. 

Thu May 2 6:30-8p $19 

Sat May 25 10-11:30a $19 

Grow Your Own Herb Garden Bowl 

Fun for parent (or grandparent) and child! 

Moms and Dads- here is a fun opportunity 

to celebrate Mom’s and Dad’s day with your 

child, or to make a gift together for that special 

someone! In this parent/grandparent & child 

class, you will make your own herb garden together. 

Learn what to do to keep it happy and 

providing you with fresh herbs year-round. 

Students will plant and take home their own 


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Herb Garden Bowl. Instructor will provide 

planting bowl and potting soil. Students 

will choose and purchase plants at the 

class. Plant starts available for sale at the 

class. Space is limited to 8 families, so don’t 

wait to register. Pheasant Fields Farm. 

Sat May 11 3-6p $29 

Sat Jun 15 9-12p $29 

Intro to Crop Rotation and Succession 

Planting 

Some of the most confusing things about 

vegetable gardening are deciding what and 

when to plant for healthy plants and continuous 

harvests. Crop rotation helps prevent disease 

and pest problems, as well as balance 

soil nutrient levels and structure. Succession 

planting is a system for timing your harvests to 

fit your needs. Recreation Center Kitchen. 

Thu May 23 6:30-8p $19 

Grow Your Own Salad Bowl! 

Learn what vegetables you can plant together 

in one container to harvest complete 

salads! Students will plant and take home their 

own Salad Garden Bowl. Plants and materials 

provided. Recreation Center Kitchen. 

Sat Jun 1 9:30a-12p $37 

Container Gardening 

No room for a garden plot? You can still 

grow lots of great veggies on your patio or 

deck in containers! Learn what to look for in a 

container, what kinds of soil to use and which 

vegetables to choose. You’ll be surprised at 

what you can grow in a small space! Recreation 


Sat Jun 8 10a-12p $19 

Fall/Winter Gardening 

Want to be harvesting parsnips and kale 

all winter? Broccoli and cabbage in early 

spring? It feels too early, but NOW is the time 

to start planning and planting your fall/winter 

garden! Topics covered include plant choices, 

timing and protection from winter weather. 

Plant starts available for sale at the class. 

Pheasant Fields Farm. 

Sat Jun 22 10a-12p $29 

Saving Seeds from Your Garden 

By saving seeds from your garden vegetables, 

you can save money and develop 

plants that are exactly suited to your specific 

growing conditions. Learn to select the best 

plants for seed saving, collection techniques 

and storage methods. Recreation Center 

Kitchen. 

Thu Jul 25 6:30-8p $19 


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Adult Fitness & Sports 

The Recreation Center is a great place to enjoy fitness classes. The fitness room is air 

conditioned with a padded floor and large mirrors. Locker rooms and showers are also 

available. Bring a water bottle and a towel and/or exercise mat for abdominal floor work. 

Purchase a punch card for use in all classes: 10 classes/$52; 15 classes/$67. Drop In: 

$6. City residents receive a discount on punch cards. 

Time & Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 

8:10-9:10 am Yoga Basics 

Yoga Basics 

(Lori) 

(Lori) 

8:15-9:15 am TNT: Tighten & 

Tone (Lori) 

TNT: Tighten & 

Tone (Lori) 

5:30-6:30 pm Yoga (Jolene) Yoga (Ed) 

Yoga Basics 

Lori Whiting, ACE. A revitalizing mind/ 

body workout designed to increase flexibility 

and strength through yoga postures, using 

yoga blocks and straps to modify postures and 

focusing on proper alignment. We’ll work on 

balance and use breathing and relaxation for 

stress relief. All levels welcome. 

TNT – Tighten ‘N Tone 

Lori Whiting, ACE. This class will help 

to define and tone muscles and speed up 

your metabolism using resistance bands and 

dumbbells. Core conditioning exercises will 

help shape and define your physique and 

strengthen back muscles. We’ll finish with 

stretching to increase flexibility and relaxation, 

and breathing to relieve stress. All levels welcome. 

Yoga 

Jolene Culbertson. Gain greater flexibility 

and strength in this 60-minute yoga class. 

We will focus on basic yoga postures, correct 

alignment, and proper breathing techniques in 

a non-intimidating and fun environment. Yoga 

is something that is great to do as your primary 

form of exercise, but it is also a perfect pairing 

for other fitness activities and sports that 

you may enjoy. Join us weekly as we learn 

more about how yoga fits into our lives and 

about how our mind and body work together. 

Students will need to provide their own yoga 

mat and block, if desired. Yoga straps will be 

provided. 

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Yoga 

Ed Woods. The class will include the 

Hatha yoga concepts of poses (asanas) in a 

format of: breathing, stretches, flow from one 

pose to another (vinyasa), and poses held 

for various lengths of time followed by a final 

relaxing period at the end of class (savasana). 

The purpose of the yoga class is to improve 

physical fitness, core strength, balance, 

posture, and flexibility. Alternative poses will 

be recommended to reduce discomfort when 

necessary, and elements of the eight limbs of 

yoga will be introduced as the class progresses. 

Weight Room 

The Recreation Center offers separate 

weight room and cardiovascular equipment 

for the community’s use. There are various 

weight lifting machines including a Hoist V-5 

multi-station machine with leg press attachment; 

a Powertec multi-station machine using 

free weights, and a Parabody Safety Squat 

Rack with Lat and Row attachments. We also 

have a Vision Fitness running machine and 

a Precor Elliptical. Youth 16 years or older 

may use the weight room with a waiver 

signed by their parent. 

$29/mo for individuals/$3.50 drop in. 

$49/family/month. 



Racquetball 

The Recreation Center has two fully enclosed 

courts available for play on a reservation 

or walk-in basis. Courts may be reserved 

on a first come basis two days in advance 

during prime time hours, or day of play by 

phone or in person. Court time can be scheduled 

from 8a-7p Mon-Thurs and 5p on Fridays. 

No black-soled shoes or street shoes are 

allowed on the courts. 

$8 per hour or a 10-hour punch card for $70. (All 

prices include 8.6% sales tax). 

Racquets and balls available for rent for $1 per hour. 

Wally ball 

A fast game of volleyball on a racquetball 

court, this game is for 6-8 people, and is 

gaining interest and participation in the area. 

Reservations are made similar to racquetball, 

by calling in a reservation for a court and the 

equipment. Court time can be scheduled 

from 8a-7p Mon-Thurs and 5p on Fridays A 

complete set of rules is also available. 

$10 per hour or a 10-hour punch card for $85. (All 

prices include 8.6% sales tax). 

CPR/First Aid 

For information on countywide CPR classes, 

call the County CPR Hotline at (360) 792- 

6708. 

Self Defense for the College Freshman 

Mike Cain. Sending your child off to college 

or letting them move out on their own 

can be a scary thought for any parent. Your 

child will learn how to protect themselves in 

this informative class taught by martial arts instructor, 

Mike Cain. Class includes hands-on 

instruction in how to defend against choking, 

punching, grabbing and pushing. No hard hitting 

or throws. You will learn about pressure 

points, joint locks and practical application for 

self defense. There is controlled contact as 

you learn the various moves. Thu-NK High 

School Commons; Sat- Recreation Center, 


Thu May 30 2:45-5:15p $35 

Sat Jun 1 12-2:30p $35 

Self Defense Workshop for Seniors 

Mike Cain. Learn how to protect yourself 

in this informative class taught by martial arts 

instructor, Mike Cain. Class includes hands-on 






you learn the various moves. We will definitely 

work within your physical limitations. Recreation 

Center Fitness Room. 

Sat May 25 12-2:30p $35 

Sat Aug 17 9:30a-12p $35 

Road Race 101 

6 wks 

Stephanie Smith. Why not, you have 

seen others do it…and now it’s time to make 

your move. Road Race 101 is a race prep 

class designed to help you get ready for the 

2013 Viking Fest Road Race or another fun 

run that you have wanted to prepare for. This 

six-week class is designed for the beginner to 

intermediate walker and runner interested in 

learning how to start training for a road race. 

Learn the fundamentals of training, progression, 

and have fun training as a group! Introductory 

Meeting will meet at InMotion Performing 

Arts Studio Conference Room, Poulsbo; 

other class locations TBA. 

Introductory Class: Sat, April 6 @ 9a; come prepared 

to run afterward! 

Sat Apr 13-May 11 9-10a $48 

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Registration 


Slowpitch Softball: Adult Mixed Teams! 

Modified USSSA Slowpitch on North Kitsap 

fields. This a great recreational league, 

bringing many fun people out for sport. USS- 

SA mixed rules apply; even numbers of women 

and men must be on the field at all times. 

Capable kids can play with their parents. 

Some practice and scrimmage dates will be 

available starting Jun 3. NO smoking. NO alcohol. 

Good Sportsmanship. 20 teams, 12 

games minimum. Games will be double-headers, 

and will be played weekday evenings until 

dark. North Kitsap High School Softball fields. 

Deadline to register: June 20. 

Weekday games: Jul 1- Aug 16 

Team fee: $547.88 sales tax: 47.12 Total: 

$595 

Individuals seeking a team, we’ll build a team: 

$55.24 sales tax: $4.76 Total: $60 

National Trails Day 

Saturday, June 1 9:00 am, Raab Park 

Come one, come all for a celebration 

of National Trails Day! Today will 

be a hands-on project, as volunteers 

will be building a pedestrian path into 

Raab Park. People are needed for all 

kinds of jobs including clearing, moving 

gravel and general support. Come 

have some fun and network with other 

trails-enthusiasts! 

For more information please call 

Mary at 360-779-9898 

Basketball: 30+ Adult Open Gyms 

Do you have time for Sunday evening 

basketball? Our Open Gym is geared for our 

30+yr-olds, but those 18 years & older may 

participate. Everyone plays! Pickup games 

go continuously from 6-8p. Good sportsmanship 

is required. Poulsbo area gyms (normally 

PMS.) 

Sundays except holidays 6-8p $2 drop-in 

Fees are paid at the gym. 

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Adult Archery: Beginning 3 wks 

Brian Goodfellow. This archery class 

will be geared towards teaching beginning archers. 

Students will learn the fundamentals of 

archery, including the nine steps to the ten ring 

and parts of the bow and arrow. The class will 

also strive to promote ideas that are important 

in life as well as archery, such as good sportsmanship, 


in whatever one does. Bow, arrows and a wrist 

guard will be provided but students are welcome 

to bring their own if they own one. Raab 

Park. 

Thu Jul 18-Aug 1 5-5:50p $48 

Thu Aug 15-29 5-5:50p $48 

Adult Sailing Classes 

US Sailing Small Boat Sailing courses for 

beginners and intermediates 

US Sailing Certified Instructor. The 

best way to learn how to sail is in a fun and 

responsive centerboard dinghy. If you have 

always wanted to learn how to sail or perhaps 

improve your skills and gain confidence, we 

have a class for you. This U.S. Sailing certified 

course is for sailors ages 17 and older. It 

will include a swim test and capsize recovery 

practice in the pool and sailing time in 14-foot 

Lido, F.J. or Laser 2 class centerboard dinghies. 

Each class will be both beginner and 

intermediate level and will include man-overboard 

drills, docking, weather and other skills 

useful for sailing any size boat. Register early, 

as class size is limited. Participants must 

provide their own Coast Guard approved 

lifejackets. These classes are also appropriate 

for the intermediate sailor to brush up on 

skills. 

Session 1: Jul 15-27 

Mon, Jul 15, NK Pool 6:30-8:30p 

Mandatory swim test/capsize drill. 

Tue/Thu, Jul 16,18, 23, 25 5:30-8:30p 

Sat, Jul 20 & 27 

9a-12n 

Port of Kingston, Dock C $189 

Session 2: Jul 29-Aug 10 

Mon, Jul 29 NK Pool 6:30-8:30p 

Mandatory swim test/capsize drill. 

Tue/Thu, Jul 30, Aug 1, 6 & 8 5:30-8:30p 

Sat, Aug 3 & 10 

9a-12n 

Port of Kingston, Dock C $189 

Summer Instructor Employment 

Opportunities!! 

Our sailing program uses US Sailing 

certified instructors for their summer camps. 

Those instructors routinely come from our sailing 

team and our community. If you are interested 

in teaching summer camps, and have, 

or have the desire to, complete the US Sailing 

instructor qualifications, please call Joe at 

360-731-1938. 

Volunteer Opportunities!! 

If you would like to help, have sailing or 

boat repair skills or are willing to seek the necessary 

training; we would love to hear from 

you. We need help on the dock in Kingston 

and Poulsbo to keep our all-volunteer programs 

on the water. Call the Rec Center at 

360-779-9898, to inquire how you might help 

make the Community Sailing mission a reality. 

Small Boat instruction certification is 

available through US Sailing. Please check 

their website at www.usssailing.org for local 

opportunities. 

Boat Search 

Do you know someone who has a 25 

horse power boat that is not being used? How 

about a 14’ Lido? The NK Community Sailing 

Program is looking for an additional boats to 

improve the fleet and keep up with the growing 

demand for sailing opportunities on Apple 

Tree Cove and Liberty Bay. 






YOU! Please come by and talk 

with commission and staff members 

regarding city parks, trails and 

recreation programs. Where would 

you like to see the city invest time and 

money in the future? 



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Senior Programs 

Self Defense Workshop for Seniors 

Mike Cain. Learn how to protect yourself 

in this informative class taught by martial arts 

instructor, Mike Cain. Class includes hands-on 






you learn the various moves. We will definitely 

work within your physical limitations. Recreation 

Center Fitness Room. 

Sat May 25 12-2:30p $35 

Sat Aug 17 9:30a-12p $35 

Senior Trips 

To reserve a space on a trip, you may 

come to the Recreation Center or mail in your 

registration as soon as you receive your brochure. 

Telephone reservations may be made, 

using a credit card for payment, beginning 

Wed, April 3. Fees usually include transportation 

and ferry, with admission and lunch 

on your own. Trips fill up quickly, so get your 

reservation in soon. Waiting lists will be 

formed for all trips filled. No credit will be 

issued prior to the trip UNLESS your place 

can be filled. 

The departure and return point for all 

trips is the Recreation Center. Most trips 

are in a passenger van (minimums vary/ 

maximum 14 participants) or occasionally 

in a full size bus (minimum 30-35/maximum 

44 participants). Please be aware that sometimes 

our trips run a little behind schedule due 

to traffic issues, ferry schedules and other 

uncontrollable situations. Please plan accordingly. 

Also, these trip descriptions are as upto-date 

as possible as of the print date of this 

catalog. Occasionally something will change 

slightly – a menu item, a ferry departure and 

the like. We will alert passengers if we feel like 

the change will modify the trip in any way; otherwise, 

we will go with any minor changes. 

Walking Assessment: 

1) Limited walking, but most is on flat terrain 

or indoors. 

2) Medium walking, including some outdoor 

situations or possible uneven ground. 

3) Quite a bit of walking, but most should 

be on hard surfaces. 

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Watson Greenhouse and Nursery and 

Pt. Defiance Drive 2 

Wed, Apr 10 8:30a-4p 

$21 sales tax $1.81 Total $22.81 

Watson’s originally began as a U-pick 

vegetable operation in 1974, which was strictly 

a family affair. A 14 x 14 ft. greenhouse structure 

was built, and a few houseplants were 

grown. When it became too crowded, another 

was built...and then another. Things expanded 

from there, until a major remodel built a 32,500 

sq. ft. beautiful glass and steel greenhouse 

from Belgium. The new structure and space 

has allowed Watson’s to offer an extended gift 

line, garden art and additional gardening products 

and plants. Watson’s grows the majority 

of the annual plants, planters and hanging 

baskets they sell. After visiting Watsons, we’ll 

stop by the Tacoma Waterfront for lunch at 

Katy Downs Tavern and Eatery; and then enjoy 

the 5 mile drive through Pt. Defiance Park. 

Fee includes transportation; shopping and 

lunch are on your own. 

Charter Bus! 

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2 

Thu, Apr 18 7:30a-6:30p 


Everything is coming up tulips! With the 

fairly mild winter we’re just now getting out of, 

the hope is that Mother Nature is ready with 

some beautiful blooms. This year we’ve set up 

some new and fun things to do in the valley. 

First we’ll pick up our navigator and tour guide 

from the WSU Discovery Garden, who will 

join us on our full-sized charter bus (please 

meet at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church on Caldart 

Ave). After complementary cookies and 

coffee and a tour of their garden, we’re off for 

a 3-hour tour of the tulip fields while hearing 

a running commentary about the area’s tulip 

industry, bird migrations, agricultural industries, 

and numerous other facts regarding this 

unique valley. We will stop at Roozengaarde 

Display Garden with its 3 acres of 300,000 

bulbs and then after lunch, proceed to Tulip 

Town with its numerous shops and displays. 

Lunch will be at the Kiwanis Salmon BBQ 

at a cost of $12 adult or $10 senior plate. If 

you are not a salmon eater, please feel free 

to bring a brown bag lunch. Fee includes 

charter bus transportation, ferry, and tour 

guide. Admission to the two gardens ($5 

each) and lunch is on your own. 



Chuckanut Drive to Bellingham 2 

Mon, Apr 22 7:45a-5p 


Chuckanut Drive….This unforgettable 

name marks an even more unforgettable 

21 miles of winding seaside road presenting 

spectacular views, state parks, great hiking 

trails and some of the best oysters in the 

state. We’ll drive this scenic roadway, and 

then end up on the south side of Bellingham in 

Fairhaven. There you’ll have a choice of lunch 

spots and funky shopping. We’ll drive by the 

train station and maybe up to the university. 

Fee includes van transportation and ferry. 

Lunch and shopping are on your own. 

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens 

Walking Tour and Langley 3 

Wed, May 1 8a-4:30p 


We’ll head to Whidbey Island today, to 

first visit the quaint town of Langley. A little 

browsing and walking down the streets will 

do you good! Then after lunch, we’ll head 

to Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, which 

was founded by Ann and Max Meerkerk in the 

early 1960’s. Enchanted by Whidbey Island, 

they started these Gardens with 13 acres. The 

Meerkerks began hybridizing rhododendrons 

and collecting unique specimens of rhododendrons, 

flowering trees and conifers. They 

planted the first five acres, known as the “Secret 

Garden”, as a miniature arboretum. We’ll 

have a guided walking tour today, taking in 

some of the 53 acres of inspirational woodland 

gardens and a forest preserve which offer 

over 5 miles of trails to breathe in the serene 

beauty and nature. Please wear comfortable 

walking shoes and cool weather clothing. 

Umbrellas are available. The trails are 

a combination of good crushed gravel, mulch 

and grass, and are partially ADA accessible. 

Fee includes transportation, ferry and tour; 

lunch is on your own. 

Pilchuck Glass Studio Spring Tour 3 

Tue, May 7 7:45a-5p 


The Pilchuck Glass School is only open 

one week a year for tours, and you get to be 

a part of one! The school is an international 

center for glass art education located on 54 

acres in the midst of a Stanwood tree farm. 

Since 1971, Pilchuck has been a vital part 

of the studio glass movement in the Pacific 

Northwest, offering classes each summer in 

a broad spectrum of glass techniques and 

year-round residencies for emerging and established 

artists working in all media. Pilchuck 

Glass School’s campus was designed to provide 

working artists with a peaceful and inspiring 

setting for intense creative endeavors. We 

will enjoy a guided tour for a rare insider’s look 

at the renowned campus. After the tour, we’ll 

enjoy lunch on the grounds before heading 

back. Expect uneven terrain and gravel paths, 

logs, lots of steps, grass, and mud. Please 

wear comfortable walking shoes and cool 

weather clothing. Fee includes transportation, 

ferry, tour and lunch. 

Dunn Gardens and Downtown 

Edmonds 3 

Thu, May 16 7:45a-5p 


Today we have a mix of current and past 

looks in the northwest. We’ll start at the Dunn 

Gardens in North Seattle. The tour begins as a 

docent relates the 85-plus years of Dunn family 

involvement with these expansive grounds. 

Plants in the gardens range from diminutive 

trilliums, no more than an inch tall, to Douglas 

firs towering more than 150 feet in the air. 

New and old intermingle, as plants dating back 

to the 1910’s coexist happily with those just 

set into the soil. Woodland gardens, perennial 

borders, and great sweeps of lawn are just a 

few of the elements that make up the garden. 

Then we head north into Edmonds, where 

we’ll enjoy lunch downtown before visiting 

the Edmonds Historical Museum. One floor 

features an exhibit gallery which offers temporary 

rotating displays, a diorama depicting the 

1910 Edmonds town site and waterfront, and 

the Cook Victorian Parlor. The ground floor 

consists of the long-term exhibit conceived to 

commemorate the centennial of the incorporation 

of the City of Edmonds 1890/1990. Fee 

includes ferry, transportation and tour; 

lunch is on your own. 



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Laconner and Snow Goose Produce 2 

Tue, May 21 7:45a-5p 


We have had quite a few requests for a 

visit to Laconner in recent months! So, today 

we’ll head north to this lovely seaside village 

in Skagit County. Laconner is a mix of historic 

homes, quaint downtown shopping, seaside 

restaurants and an easy walk to all. There 

you’ll browse and enjoy the laid-back town. 

After we’re done there, we’ll make a stop by 

the Snow Goose Produce market near Laconner. 

Started in 1984, this small but robust market 

has fresh and organic items, and the owner’s 

passion for delicious ingredients and local 

fare is key. It is a beloved destination for many 

locals and visitors from far and wide. Fee includes 

transportation and ferry; shopping 

and lunch are on your own. 

The Moran Museum at Rosario on 

Orcas Island 2 

Wed, May 29 7a-8:30p 


We’ll head north today into the San Juan 

Islands, for a visit to Orcas Island. It’s a magical 

mix of arts and culture, lush forests, placid 

lakes and endless outdoor possibilities. The 

charming villages of Olga, Deer Harbor, Westsound 

and Orcas Village dot the island as centers 

of culture, art and cuisine. Relax and enjoy 

the island’s quality sampling of restaurants, 

boutiques, art galleries and museums. Miles 

of shoreline ribbon the island with numerous 

beaches, both public and private. Surrounding 

land masses offer the San Juans protection 

from harsh weather, so the islands enjoy 

a year round climate that is more moderate 

than other locations in the Pacific Northwest. 

We’ll stop at Rosario Resort to see the Moran 

Museum, lunch and browse in Eastsound, and 

drive around the island to catch some sights. 

Fee includes transportation and ferries. 

Lunch and shopping are on your own. 

Past, Present and Future: MOHAI and 

the Pike Street Market 3 

Wed, Jun 5 OR Thu, Jun 13 8:45a-5p 


Come join the group as we enjoy a Highlights 

Tour of the Museum of History and Industry, 

which recently moved to a brand new 

facility at Lake Union Park. MOHAI has grown 

to become the largest private heritage organization 

in the State of Washington, by collecting, 

preserving, and presenting the rich history 

of the Pacific Northwest. MOHAI attracts more 

than 60,000 visitors annually from the area and 

beyond. Its engaging exhibits and programs, 

collection of nearly 4 million historic artifacts, 

archives and photographs, and its awardwinning 

educational programs have created a 

truly unique appreciation for the Northwest’s 

diverse cultural, social and economic history. 

Some of the exhibits will highlight Maritime 

Seattle and A City at the Movies. We’ll visit the 

Pike Street Market in the morning for some fun 

browsing and an opportunity for a great lunch. 

Fee includes transportation, tour, ferry and 

museum entry. 

A Night at The Cotton Club (at the 

Benaroya Hall) 1 

Sat, Jun 8 10:30a-5:30p 


Come join the group as we head into Seattle 

to experience a fun show through the Seattle 

Pops series at the Benaroya Hall. Smoky, 

sultry and swingin’. Your table is served, right 

near the band, at The Cotton Club. It’s a salute 

to the “Hi De Ho” swing of Cab Calloway, 

the elegant “Satin Doll” sheen of Duke Ellington, 

and the blistering blast of Satchmo. This 

concert has so much energy; the legs on your 

seats will be tap dancing! Fee includes transportation, 

ferry and show ticket. Lunch is 

on your own. 

Secret Garden Tour 2 

Sat, Jun 22 9a-5p 


We haven’t done this one in a couple of 

years, but it has been fantastic in the past. 

The WSU Master Gardener Foundation of Jefferson 

County is busy preparing for this annual 

garden tour event! Up to eight gardens will be 

selected, and all are always quite spectacular. 

We’ll enjoy lunch at a Port Townsend restaurant 

in-between garden stops. Please sign up 

by May 21 so discounted tickets can be purchased 

in advance. Fee includes transportation 

and the garden show tour. 

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Whale Watching and San Juan Island 

via the Puget Sound Express 2 

Wed, Jun 26 7:45a-6p 

$109 sales tax $9.37 Total $118.37 OR 

Tue, Jul 9 7:45a-6p 


This classic trip never gets old! Come join 

us as we take a daylong cruise on the Glacier 

Spirit out of Port Townsend. This tour combines 

orca watching with an on-board naturalist, 

and a tour of the beautiful San Juan Islands. 

We visit the popular town of Friday Harbor for 

shopping, island cuisine, and sightseeing. Fee 

includes transportation and cruise. Lunch 

and shopping are on your own. 

Sequim Lavender Weekend 2 

Fri, Jul 19 8:30a-6p 


The Sequim Lavender Weekend has 

grown, so now there are two different farm 

tours to visit. This year we will be visiting the 

farms on the Heritage Lavender Farm Tour. 

Experience the lavender farms that have 

made Sequim world famous for 17 years. This 

tour features 5 stunning iconic lavender farms, 

including one of the oldest farm in the valley. 

These farmers have over 125 years of lavender 

growing experience. Each farm is a beautiful 

destination and a festival within itself. We 

will also visit the Arts and Crafts Faire in the 

Park. Fee includes transportation. Lunch, 

shopping and farm tour admission ($10 advance 

purchase online or $15 day of event) 

are on your own. 

Olympia Farmers Market and 

Downtown Olympia 3 

Thu, Jul 25 8:30a-5p 


We’ve heard about this great market from 

some of you, so we thought we’d give it a try. 

Join us as we venture to our state’s capital 

city to enjoy the Olympia Farmers Market. 

Experience top quality fresh organic produce 

harvested daily; Washington grown fresh apples 

& fruits, herbs, dried & fresh cut flowers, 

healthy breads, desserts, jams & jellies, great 

food, quality locally grown plants & flowers, 

art and crafts from local artisans and live entertainment. 

If there’s time we’ll wander the 

old downtown area of the city. Fee includes 

transportation. Lunch and shopping are 

on your own. 


Greet the Fleet Lunch Cruise 2 

Wed, Jul 31 10:30a-5p 


We’ve never tried this one before! Come and 

be a part of tradition as the Navy ships cruise 

into Elliott Bay for Seafair, Seattle’s summer 

celebration. The Argosy boat will be out in the 

bay for you to view the ships while dining on 

a delicious lunch buffet freshly prepared by 

their Chef. Just imagine cruising around these 

magnificent ships as things gear up for Seattle’s 

big weekend of events. Please note that 

we will be walking onto the ferry and to Pier 56 

for this cruise. Fee includes transportation, 

walk on ferry, cruise and lunch. 

Seattle Locks Tour 2 

Thu, Aug 8 8:45a-4p 


Today is a Seattle Waterfront kind of day. 

First we’ll walk on the Bainbridge Island to 

Seattle ferry, where we’ll have lunch at Ivar’s 

Restaurant. After lunch, we’ll walk a short two 

blocks to Pier 56, where we’ll pick up the Argosy 

boat and head to the Locks. The cruise 

connects the salt water of Puget Sound and 

the fresh water of Lake Union via the Hiram 

M. Chittenden Locks. Enjoy live narration of 

Seattle’s history, while viewing the historic 

waterfront, spectacular city skyline, one of the 

world’s largest shipping terminals and the majestic 

Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. 

On Lake Union, you will see fishing communities, 

the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat community, 

and sometimes even the Deadliest 

Catch boats. The overland loop is connected 

via Gray Line of Seattle motor coach. Fee 

includes transportation, ferry and Locks 

tour. Lunch is on your own. 

Vashon Island OR 

Visiting Vashon Island 2 

Tue, Aug 13 8:30a-4:30p 

$35 sales tax 3.01 Total $38.01 

Summer time is a great time to visit Vashon 

Island. It is so close, but feels like it is a long 

way a-ways. We have had a tour set up for 

us, and will include the Vashon Island Coffee 

Roasterie, the Vashon Island Heritage Museum, 

and Point Robinson Lighthouse. Please 

note that the lighthouse has about 20 stairs. If 

there is time at the end of the day, we’ll browse 

in some unique shops. Fee includes transportation 

and ferry. Lunch and shopping is 

on your own. 


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Hurricane Ridge 2 

Wed, Aug 21 8a-6p 

$40 sales tax $3.44 Total:$43.44 

Today we are going to visit one of our 

backyard jewels. Hurricane Ridge is the most 

easily accessed mountain area within Olympic 

National Park. In clear weather, fantastic 

views can be enjoyed throughout the year. Located 

only 17 miles south of Port Angeles on 

Hurricane Ridge Road, the trip up is windy but 

pleasant. At the top you’ll find the lodge with 

services. Take a walk in the open areas or sit 

in the lodge to enjoy the views, eat lunch and 

watch for wildlife. Come see what the Olympics 

are all about! Fee includes transportation, 

park entry and boxed lunch. 

Another Look at Thrift Stores 2 

Tue, Aug 27 7:45a-5p 


We’ve gotten some new recommendations 

for Seattle area stores, and this time 

we’re going to try four new shops for your 

“thrifty” side. Find some good stuff at even 

better prices! Search high and low for some 

unique items. Today we’ll visit 2 Trading Tigers; 

Your Sister’s Closet; Alexandria; and 

the recently opened Goodwill Boutique. Just 

another way to have fun while shopping with 

others with similar likes. We’ll stop for lunch 

somewhere on the way. Fee includes ferry 

and transportation; shopping and lunch 

are on your own. 

Thanks to our many community 

sponsors of parks and recreation 


ADM Architecture 

NK Baptist Church 

Sailing 

Ports of Kingston & Poulsbo 

Matt Mikkelborg, Ron Seevers 

& many volunteers 

Hip Hop Basketball Tournament 

Kingston Pizza Factory 

Many volunteers 

Viking Fest Road Race 

Kitsap Physical Therapy 

Tuna Graphics 

Centurylink 

Maxx Nutrition 

Kitsap Sun 


Easter Candy Hunt 

Poulsbo-NK Rotary Club 

Poulsbo Lions Club 

Summer Nights on the Bay 

1st Security Bank 

Central Market 

Centurylink 

Morgan Stanley, The Winslow-Roscoe 

Group 

InMotion Performance Studio 

Marine View Beverage 

Morgan Stanley 







Raab Park. People are needed for 

all kinds of jobs including clearing, 

moving gravel and general support. 

Come have some fun and network 

with other trails-enthusiasts! 


Mary at 360-779-9898 

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Poulsbo’s Fish Park 

Fish Park Steering Committee 

Many, many volunteers 

John Fritsch 

Kitsap Audubon Society 

Poulsbo Garden Club 

Poulsbo Rotary Club 


Douglas Vogel, Clay Button, 

John Conner, John Purser, William 

Purser, Tanner Allen, Colin Dougherty 

Trish Merritt - Steve Verderber 

Rainbow Girls 

WSU Master Gardeners 

Centennial Park 


Poulsbo Rotary Club 


Larson Casteel Landscape Arch. 

Austin Hansen 


North Kitsap Community Pool 



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Information 







Raab Park. People are needed for all 

kinds of jobs including clearing, moving 

gravel and general support. Come 

have some fun and network with other 

trails-enthusiasts! 


Mary at 360-779-9898 

Please note - registration for the Viking 

Fest Road Race is now online!! 

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Spring & Summer 2013 - City of Poulsbo

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