Washburn Recreation Department

Located at 3 Bayfield Street, the DuPont Civic Center has been the heart of the social life of the community for most of the last century. Constructed by the DuPont corporation as a social center for the employees of its nearby Barksdale Works, the center was given as a gift to the city in 1964. The center contains offices of the City's recreation department, teen center, meeting space for senior citizens and civic groups and a gymnasium.

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Do You Have a Special Talent or Hobby?

Do you have an interesting hobby or special interest that you would like to share with the community? People just like you have started new and interesting classes. We'll take you through the planning steps and help you organize. If you are interested in conducting a class or seminar with the Washburn Recreation Department please contact Beth by emailing washburnrec@charter.net or by calling 715-373-6174.

Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Washburn Recreation Department is to provide community programs to enrich the mind, body, and spirit.

Recreation Department programs and services encourage a high quality of life for all residents regardless of economic background or racial heritage. Washburn Recreation Department strives to provide diverse programs and services within a clean and safe environment.

The goal of the Recreation Department is user satisfaction. Communication between the service user and the provider is encouraged. The Recreation Department responds to citizens concerns and continually strives to improve upon services.

You Snooze, You Lose.

Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting till the last minute to register. If there are not enough participants by a certain date, the program may be cancelled. Registering on the day of the program will not save the class. Please register early!

To Err is Human

Although the Recreation Department staff work hard to ensure each program's information is free from errors, there are times when errors in dates, times, rates, or registration information do occur. We will do everything possible to correct such errors, and we thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations arise.

Volunteers & Part-Time Employees Wanted

The Recreation Department is always looking for help with programs, general projects, or for special events. Let us know what you can help out with. A list will be maintained at Civic Center when we are in need. Call, email or stop by to be added to that list. We are also hiring a person to help run our open gym and men's basketball league. Look for our advertisement in the local paper.

To Register for a Program

To register for a program listed here:

1. Call, email, or check out the City's website at www.cityofwashburn.org for the most recent listing of Recreation Department offerings. Call (715) 373-6174 or email to find out about the availability of a certain class or email washburnrec@charter.net.

2. Send in a check for the fee listed with the class you are interested in with your name, address, phone number, date of birth (children's programs only), municipality you live in, any special needs, registration number, class and date interested in taking. Or you can register in person at City Hall or at the Recreation Department.

3. No confirmation will be sent back unless requested. A self addressed stamped envelope is required if confirmation is needed. If a class is filled, the Recreation Department will call with the second date and see if you are available for that class.

4. Class can be cancelled by a lack of participants. The Recreation Department will call all those people affected with their options.

5. Class may be cancelled by the student. This can be done up to 48 hours before the class occurs. Students will get their money back except for a 15% administration fee. After 48 hours before the class, the money collected from the students is not available for refund. Please remember that to register for classes you must pay for the class in full.

Programs

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School Age Programs

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Fun for the Whole Family

Boredom Busters Saturday

Looking to get out of the house and test your game playing skills, both with board and card games against others? Come use two hours on a Saturday afternoon and try your luck. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In case of bad weather, please follow our inclement weather policy. Pre-registration is required by 4 pm the Friday before the Boredom Buster Saturday. If you have the game we are playing, label your items and bring them to the Civic Center for use. Program starts at 2 pm.

Oct 27 -91271 -- Clue - Figure out who's the best.

Nov 3 - 11032 - Cribbage - Have cribbage board, will travel.

Nov 17 - 11173 - Life - Life away from deer camp.

Dec 1 - 01014 - Sheepshead - Get that wool out of your ears.

Dec 15 - 01155 -- Monopoly - Battle for Boardwalk.

Dec 29 - 01296 - Spades - Take a break from shoveling.

Jan 12 - 01127 - Risk - Invade Russia in winter? Are you Kidding?

Jan 26 - 01268 - Poker - Are you the mark or the shark?

Feb 9 - 11099 - Hearts - Shoot the moon, it's in season.

Feb 23 - 11230 - Scrabble - Can you spell victory? Mar 8 - 21081 - Boggle - Can you chain together letters to make a word?

Mar 22 - 21222 - Euchre - Make the trick win the hand.

Rules will be available at the time of play. Open to all ages. Minimum 4 people maximum 18 for board games, unlimited for cards. Cost $3.00 or $25.00 for the season for ribbons, food and drink.

Family Open Gym

Tuesday/ Thursday 6-8pm Saturdays 2:30-4:30 pm No Cost for this program.

Code of Conduct must be followed at all times. Everyone must sign in to be allowed into the gym. No street shoes are allowed in the gym. The civic Center will close after 30 minutes if no one shows up. If a call is received by the Director and or staff, we will remain open. For a list of rules, stop at the Civic Center to pick up a copy. They will also be available online. Program runs Oct 2nd to April 29th No program on 10/30, 11/22, 12/25, 1/1, 2/14.

American Red Cross Classes

The Washburn Recreation Department is now an authorized provider for American Red Cross Programs. We are certified to teach:

• Basic Aid Training (BAT)

• First Aid for Children Today (FACT)

• Standard First Aid

• CPR for Adult, Children, and Infants

• AED

• Asthma Inhaler Training

• First Aid-Responding to Emergencies

• Babysitter Training

A list will be maintained for each class for those that show an interest. Once 4 people have expressed interest, a class will be held. In 2008, we will be scheduling regular classes for the public. A fee will be charged to cover the cost of equipment, books, certificates, supplies, and time.

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Children 6 and under

Children's Daytime Open Gym

Want to get your kids out of the house and running around? Are you looking for something different to do during the day? Gym time, arts & crafts projects, or any other gathering can be arranged by calling the Recreation Dept. at least 24 hours ahead of time (craft outings will require more time). We can work with you on a program that could included games or athletic endeavors (jumping, basketball, or other sports). Just call the Recreation Dept. at 373-6174. A small fee for supplies may be charged if needed.

Craft and Run

For kids not in kindergarten and under. This 2 hour program features art and craft projects for the kids to do the parents do not need to clean up, plus have one hour of fun and games in the gym. Classes will be held one day per month and the arts and crafts will focus on a monthly theme. Games and playtime will work to let out the pent up energy from the Arts and Crafts class.

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Baby Boomer Programs (B&B)

B&B Programs

Weekly Programs

• Exercise Program 9:00-10:00 am Tue/Thurs

• Ping Pong 9:00-10:30am Wed/Fri

Monthly Programs

• 1st Tuesday Birthday gathering

• 2nd Thursday Movie Thursdays

• 3rd Tuesday Board Meeting

• 4th Tuesday Odds and ends

• 4th Thursday Craft Drop-in

Birthday Gatherings. Celebrating a birthday this month? Sign up for our birthday gathering that will serve coffee and cake for the birthday retirees. Pre-registration for this free program is required.

Board Meetings. Decide what to do and how to spend the money the Senior Group has. Always looking for new members to join in the fun. Meetings are at 10:00 am and are held in the Fireside Room at the Civic Center.

Movie Thursdays. Get out of the house and relax with a good movie. Movies start at 1:30 pm every 2nd Thursday from September to May. This is a FREE program.

Movies:

• September: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 remake starring Steve Martin)

• October: Cold Mountain

• November: The DaVinci Code

• December: Four Weddings and a Funeral

• January: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

• February: Little Women

• March: Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardobe.

• April: Skylark

• May: Phantom of the Opera

Odds and Ends. Looking to give a talk or have other items presented? This is the time. From 10:30 am-12:00 pm, on the 4th Tuesday. If nothing is scheduled, an announcement will be made one week before the event.

Craft Drop-in. Want to work on your sewing, knitting, quilting, cross-stitch or other craft projects? Just come into the Civic Center with your project, sit down, talk and work away. Drop in from 1:30-4:30 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month. During this time, we also will be having an activity being provided by a grant from the Washburn Community Education Foundation.

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Men's Pickup Basketball League

Looking to get out and play some pickup basketball at the Civic Center? Come and play every Wednesday night from 6:00-8:00 pm starting on October 3rd. This program is free for all but requires signing in before playing. Code of Conduct must be followed or players will be removed from the Civic Center and not be allowed to participate in the program. The Code of Conduct is posted at the Civic Center and on the web at www.cityofwashburn.org. No games will be played 10/31 or 11/21.

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