The American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. Its objective is to teach children to swim and be safe in, on, and around water. Preschool classes are 30 minutes, all others are 40 minutes.

The American Red Cross provides a class to help parents orient their children to the water. This class is similar to the preschool level with one exception; the parent joins in the fun. For ages 6 months to 4 years.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certifies individuals 15 years and older to become lifeguards for public and private facilities. The class covers CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard skills. Participants must complete all 31 hours and all required skills to become certified. There must be a minimum of five students enrolled to hold the class. If you become a lifeguard and work for the recreation center for more than six months, you will receive full reimbursement of the class fee.

This class is an excellent cardiovascular activity where the participant is exercising to music against the slight resistance of the water. These exercises will improve flexibility, strength, and coordination without stress to bones and joints.
No swimming skills are required. All activity takes place in chest deep water. Continuous sessions. Punch passes available.

This class is an excellent cardiovascular activity where the participant is exercising to music against the slight resistance of the water. These exercises will improve flexibility, strength, and coordination without stress to bones and joints.
No swimming skills are required. All activity takes place in chest deep water. Continuous sessions. Punch passes available.

Come in and ride one of our Schwinn Airdyne bikes or our Tetrix Recumbent bike and let us track your mileage. Prizes are awarded to Rider of the Month and Rider of the Year.
Fees: Membership or Daily Fee.

Come and enjoy the company of others, an interesting program and a good, hot, homemade meal. Meals are served in the McCreary Community Building gymnasium.
Ages: 65 and up
Days: Wednesdays when school is in session
Time: Program 11:15 a.m., Noon meal
Fee: $3 each week
Deadlines: Reservation changes by Mon. Noon of each week. Limit 104.

Looking for something to do while you drink your morning coffee? Come play cards at the McCreary Community Building. The senior room will be available weekday mornings for organized card games. If there is enough interest, the McCreary Community Building will provide supplies for games. Call (515)465-5621 if interested in playing.
Fees: Membership or $2

Crafters are needed for the third annual "Holiday Craft Show," 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 17 at the McCreary Community Center, 1800 Pattee Street, in Perry. Join us this year as vendors from around the area will have a variety of arts and crafts on display and for sale. Call (515)465-5621 for a reservation form. For more information contact Bev Wesely at (515)465-5249 or Carole Reeves at (515)465-3757.

Improve your skills while having fun in this league. Come test your skills with youth from around the area. Participants receive team shirts. There are some changes in the dates
the games start before the holiday break.
Ages: K-6th graders
Days: Saturday morning with
practices held during the week
Dates: Dec. 1, 2007-Jan. 19, 2008
No games Dec. 22 or Dec 29
Place: McCreary Community Building
and Perry Schools.
Fees: $26 members, $41 non-members
Deadline: Friday, November 16, 8 p.m.,
(late fee does apply)
Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, November
27, 6 p.m.

Kids will get a chance to learn how to play racquetball. A clinic will kick off the program, followed by games in the McCreary Community Building racquetball court. Bring your own equipment if you have it. Safety glasses are required for this program.
Ages: 12-14
Day: Thursdays
Dates: November 15 - December 20
(No program on Nov. 22)
Times: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Place: McCreary Community Building
Fees: $13 members, $26 for non-members
Deadline: Thursday, November 8, 8 p.m.

The first annual bike contest will be part of the Perry Chamber of Commerce Spooktacular. Riders will attempt to negotiate an obstacle course and win prizes. The competition will be held on Second Street during Spooktacular.
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 30
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Fees: Free
Ages: 12 and under
Deadline: Friday, October 26, 8 p.m.

Sign up for the Murder Mystery Party so you can become a character for a night of mischief, thrills and laughter. Snacks and party favors will be provided. Dress in costume for a mystical evening. Registration is required.
Ages: 8-18
Date: Friday, January 25, 2008
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Place: McCreary Community Building
Fees: $5 members, $10 non-members
Deadline: Wed., January 23, 8 p.m.

Sponsored by Hy-Vee, Ben Franklin, Tyson Fresh Meats
Ages: 2-8 years
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2008
Place: Wiese Park

Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Day is an activity for young people ages 8 and up wanting to duel in an organized, friendly environment. This is not a tournament, so even a beginner can have fun. Lessons are also available.
Day: Saturdays
Ages: All
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Fee: $2 each time, must have a hand stamp

The Perry Recreation Department will be offering two classes during the winter holiday break. These classes give children an opportunity to participate in educational classes presented in a fun and exciting way. These two themed classes feature arts and crafts.
Class: Snack Pack
Ages: 2nd-5th graders
Day: Thursday
Date: December 27
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Fees: $4 member, $8 non-member
Deadline: Friday, December 21, 8 p.m.

Class: Aloha From Perry
Ages: 2nd-5th graders
Day: Friday
Date: December 28
Time: 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Fees: $4 member, $8 non-member
Deadline: Friday, December 21, 8 p.m.

The Perry Recreation Department is offering youth dodgeball for middle school students. Teams will get to enjoy this fun and exciting sport. Boys and girls are welcome. Get your teams together and register quickly because space is limited.
Day: Mondays
Dates: Oct. 29
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ages: 6th, 7th and 8th graders
Fee: $45 per team
Deadline: Friday, October 26, 8 p.m.
Manager Meeting: Mon., Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m.

Looking for an opportunity for a pickup game? Throughout the week, half of the gym will be closed to all young children to allow teenagers 16 years and older and adults the opportunity to play basketball or soccer. Soccer games will be available Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. The gym will be open for basketball games Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

Kickball is a fun and exciting game for kids to play. Learn the basic fundamentals and enjoy games.
Ages: 4-5 years
Days: Mondays
Dates: November 19 - December 10
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: $8 for members, $16 non-members
Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m.

Six-foot baskets and junior basketballs will help make learning the fundamentals of basketball easier. Learn to dribble, pass and shoot in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Ages: 4-5 years
Days: Mondays
Dates: January 7 - 28, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: $8 members, $16 non-members
Deadline: Friday, January 4, 8 p.m

This game is just like baseball but designed for younger fans of the game. All you need is a glove.
Ages: 4-5 years
Days: Mondays
Dates: April 7 - 28, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: $8 members, $16 non-members
Deadline: Friday, April 4, 8 p.m.

The Recreation Department is offering an indoor soccer clinic. Skills will be taught by Perry High School players. This program is offered to both boys and girls.
Ages: K - 6th graders
Day: Saturday mornings
Dates: April 12- May 17
Place: McCreary Community Building
Fees: $13 members, $26 non-members
Deadline: Wednesday, April 9, 8 p.m.

Session I
Ages: 11-13
Days: Tuesday &Thursday
Dates: Nov. 13, 2007 thru Dec. 20,
2007. No class Nov. 22.
Time: 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Place: McCreary Community Building
Fees: $15 per session for members,
$30 for non-members
Deadline: Friday, November 9, 8 p.m.

Session II
Ages: 11-13
Days: Tuesday &Thursday
Dates: February 26, 2008
thru April 3
Time: 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Place: McCreary Community Building
Fees: $15 per session for members
$30 for non-members
Deadline: Friday, February 22, 8p.m

Come play disc golf on our challenging course. The nine hole course has three sets of tees for varied levels of difficulty. The course is open seven days a week to the public with no charge. Come inside the MCB to pick up a scorecard and map. Tournaments and contests will be scheduled and players of all skill levels are welcome. Golf discs are available for purchase at the MCB.

Hold your own on the courts at the Perry High School. Games will be played half court and players will call their own fouls. The season will be played in a round-robin format. Three games are played to 15 points each night. Games are self-officiated.
Ages: 18 & up
Days: Wednesday
Dates: Starting October 10
Times: 7, 8 p.m.
Place: Perry High School
Fee: $55 per team
Deadline: Friday, October 5, 8 p.m.
Manager's Meeting: Mon., Oct. 8,
7:30 p.m.

Men's 5-on-5 basketball made its triumphant return last year. This season the league is expected to grow. Games will be played at the high school gym on Wednesday evenings. The season will be a round-robin format and the games will be officiated.
Ages: 18 & up
Days: Wednesday
Dates: Starting January 9, 2008
Times: 7, 8 p.m.
Place: Perry High School
Fee: $75 per team
Deadline: Friday, January 4, 8 p.m.
Manager's Meeting: Monday, January
7, 6:30 p.m.

This new league will be 4-on-4 with two men and two women playing. The season is only seven weeks long and all the games will be played at the McCreary Community Building.
Ages: 18 & up
Days: Sunday
Dates: Starting March 30
Times: 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $55 per team
Deadline: Friday, March 21, 8 p.m.
Manager's Meeting: Wed., March 26,
6:30 p.m.

This popular league features 6-on-6 volleyball (three men and three women). The season will be a round-robin format and with a double elimination tournament to wrap it. Games will be played at the Perry High School.
Ages: 18 & up
Days: Sundays
Dates: Starting October 14
Times: 4, 5 & 6 p.m.
Fee: $110 per team
Deadline: Friday, October 5, 8 p.m.
Manager's Meeting: Mon., Oct. 8, 7 p.m.

This popular league has moved back to the McCreary Community Building. The games will be played on the recreation center new volleyball nets. Awards will be given to the first place team in the league and the tournament. Games are self-officiated.
Ages: 18 & up
Days: Wednesday
Dates: Starting October 10
Times: 6, 7 & 8 p.m.
Fee: $110 per team
Deadline: Friday, October 5, 8 p.m.
Manager's Meeting: Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.

League will consist of a double round-robin season and a post-season tournament. Awards will be given to the first place team in the league and the tournament. Games are self-officiated. Teams can have more women than men to participate, but cannot have greater numbers of men.
Ages: 18 & up
Day: Sundays
Date: Starting April 20, 2008
Times: 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Fee: $115 per team
Deadline: April 11, 8 p.m.
Manager's Meeting: Wed.,April 16,
7:30 p.m.

League will consist of a double round-robin season and a post-season tournament. Awards will be given to the first place team in the league and the tournament. Games are self-officiated.
Ages: 18 & up
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: Starting April 22 , 2008
Times: 6, 7 & 8 p.m.
Fee: $115 per team
Deadline: April 11, 8 p.m.
Manager's Meeting: April 16, 6:30 p.m

Earlier this year, the Perry Recreation Department formed a running club. The club meets at the recreation center. This club is open to everyone 18 years and older from beginners to the most experienced runners. There is an annual fee of $10 and Deb Miller is serving as program supervisor.

Relive your youth! Duck, dodge, dip, and have fun playing this exciting sport. Teams will consist of equal numbers of men and women. A double round-robin season will be played. League champs will receive awards. There will be a post-season tournament where the winners will receives awards. Games will be played in the McCreary Community Building guymasium.
Ages: 18 and up
Day: Thursdays
Date: Starting January 17, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $55 per team
Deadline: January 4, 8 p.m.
Rules Meeting: Monday. Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Pilates blends body awareness, breath and elongation of the spine with strengthening of core muscles. Mary Laborde, certified Palates and group instructor, has been motivating students for 11 years. Enjoy our aerobics room that includes padded floor, fitness balls and BOSU balls. The class is a six-week program, so sign up today.
Class: 5:35 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.
Fees: $30 members, $40 non-members for a six-week session
Dates: Six week program, Call for class dates and availability
Days: Beginning meets Tuesdays and Thursdays
Advanced meets Mondays and Wednesdays

You can make a positive impact on the community. The Perry Recreation Department needs people who are willing to be volunteer coaches, scorekeepers, officials, supervisors, or people willing to lend a hand any way they can. Just a couple of hours a week can make a big difference in our community. If you have any questions, feel free to call (515)465-5621.
The Perry Recreation Department attempts to organize additional programs to meet the needs of the community. If you have skills or knowledge of a specific field and are willing to assist in starting a new program, we want to hear from you! Your suggestions are valued!

These are our popular aerobics classes, re-designed for those who wish to start their day with a good workout. Enjoy our aerobics room that includes padded floor, fitness balls and BOSU balls. The class meets year round.
Class: 6:10 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.
Fees: $45 members, $55 non-members per month
Dates: Ongoing
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

This program is designed to help you keep those 2008 New Year's resolutions. Points can be earned for prizes. Earn points by exercising and by eating well. Registration has already begun. Earn 20 bonus points by registering by January 11, 8 p.m. If you accumulate 300 fitness points you will win a sweatshirt. Those with 500 points get entered into a drawing to win gift certificates.
Ages: 18 and up
Dates: January 14, 2008 to March 17, 2008
Fees: $20 members, $25 non-members
Deadline: Friday, January 11, 8 p.m.

Relive your youth! Duck, dodge, dip, and have fun playing this exciting sport. Teams will consist of equal numbers of men and women. A double round-robin season will be played. League champs will receive awards. There will be a post-season tournament where the winners will receives awards. Games will be played in the McCreary Community Building guymasium.
Ages: 18 and up
Day: Thursdays
Date: Starting January 17, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $55 per team
Deadline: January 4, 8 p.m.
Rules Meeting: Monday. Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m.