May 2021 Nixa Parks Newsletter
In the May Newsletter:

Academy Shopping Day
Yoga in the Park
Father Daughter Dance
Pool Passes
Swim Lessons
T-Ball / Baseball / Softball: Session 2
Swim Team
Movies in the Park
Tennis Lessons
Summer It Up Day Camp
Academy Shopping Day!

Don't miss the Academy Shopping Day for Nixa Parks and Recreation! Present the discount coupon in store or use the online promo code April 30th - May 2nd, 2021. This offer is only valid at the Springfield MO location.
Yoga in the Park
Let’s meet beneath the willow tree at McCauley Park for Yoga in the Park! Yoga in the Park is FREE and open to all fitness levels. Bring your towel, mat, and water and come ready to relax in an outdoor setting and be guided through a 45-minute yoga session by a certified yoga instructor.

 
May 1st: 10 am - 11 am
May 8th: 6 pm - 7 pm
May 15th: 6 pm - 7 pm
Father Daughter Dance

Join Nixa Parks and Recreation for the annual Father Daughter Dance! The dance is sponsored by Mac Dental. Dance the night away while enjoying light refreshments, activities, and a picture to remember the evening!
 
Date: Friday, May 7th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Location: The X Center
Registration: Pre-registration will end on May 6th: Members $25, Nixa Residents $30, Non-Residents $35. Day of Registration will begin on February 7th: Members $30, Nixa Residents $35, Non-Residents $40. The registration fee includes admission for Dad and one daughter. Each additional child is $10.
Pool Passes

*Valid through May 14th: After May 14th these rates increase per person $10 and additional person(s) $2.50. Excluding the Member rate.*
 
Members: $95 per person; additional person(s) within same household $15. Rate all season.
 
Nixa Residents: $95 per person; additional person(s) within same household $15.
 
Non-Residents: $105 per person; additional person(s) within same household $17.50.
 
Punch Cards: Good for 10 visits to the pool which can be used for anyone on any day! Residents $45, Non-Residents $55.
Swim Lessons

There are 6 levels of swim lessons. Each level has 4 sessions, with each session consisting of 8 total classes. Classes are held Monday - Thursday for two weeks. In case of inclement weather or holidays, Friday may be used as a make up day. Tadpoles and Intro to Swim are 30 minute classes; Levels 1 - 5 are 35 minute classes. Registration for swim lessons ends the Thursday prior to the session start date--space is limited! For details on each lessons, available times, or for private lessons--contact us! Fridays are reserved as rain make up days.

Fees for Swim Lessons are as follows: Members $42, Nixa Residents $47, Non-Residents $55.
 
Session 1: June 7th – June 17th
Session 2: June 21st- July 1st
Session 3: July 5th - July 15th
Session 4: July 19th – July 29th
T-Ball / Baseball / Softball
This is an instructional league that has been designed to continue a child’s all around development from t-ball to baseball or softball. Each division is a progressional step up from the previous division.

Season Dates: The six game season begins the week of July 19th.

Open To: The program is open to boys and girls ages 3 years old to currently in 6th grade (2020-2021 school year) (Must be 3 years old by June 15th).

Location: Rotary Park and Nixa Schools.

Fees: Members $42, Nixa Residents $47, Non-Residents $55.

Registration: Ends June 16th. *Late registration June 17th—June 20th with additional $10 late fee. 

Game Days:
3&4 year old T-Ball: Thursday evenings.
5 year old/Kindergarten T-Ball: Saturday mornings.
1st/2nd grade (boys): Monday evenings.
1st/2nd grade (girls): Tuesday evenings.
3rd/4th grade (boys and girls): Tuesday evenings.
5th/6th grade (boys): Monday evenings.
5th/6th grade (girls): Thursday evenings.
*Game nights are subject to change.
Swim Team

Come join the Nixa Vipers Swim Team. Each participant will learn the proper strokes in order to propel themselves through the water. Practices are held Monday through Thursday: 10 years and younger from 7:30 am to 8:15 am; 11 years and older 8:15 am - 9:15 am. Optional swim meets will be held on Thursday mornings. All participants must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted.
The parent meeting for swim team is scheduled on Thursday, May 13th at 6 pm.

The Swim Team will begin on June 1st, with season dates that will run to July 29th. Please understand these are tentative season dates as there are a lot of moving parts from aquatics center to aquatics center in our area. We are working diligently to solidify this season schedule to be able to provide everyone with a set schedule. We will be having a Swim Team Parents Meeting in the near future with a date to be determined. We thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to provide a great Swim Team season for our community.

The fees for the program are as follows: Members $60, Nixa Residents $65, Non-Residents $70.
Movie in the Park Series

The Movies in the Park series is presented by the Massengale Group. All movies are held at McCauley Park, begin at dusk, and all movies are FREE! Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. All movies are dependent on weather. No smoking and no alcohol.

May 15th: Incredibles 2
June 19th: Lion King (Live Action)
July 10th: Jurassic World (PG 13)
August 14th: Croods - A New Age
September 25th: Trolls World Tour
Tennis Lessons

The non-contact, safe sport of tennis is great in terms of health and fitness. Tennis develops hand-eye coordination, balance, and body coordination. Moreover, tennis nurtures work ethic and discipline, all while teaching young players responsibility and sportsmanship. Former collegiate coach, Ray Still will instruct each participant and help build proper form and technique for each player.
 
Dates: Tuesdays, May 4th - May 25th (Ages 6 - 11 meet 4 - 5 pm; ages 12 & up meet 5 - 6 pm). Thursdays, May 6th - May 27th (Ages 6 - 11 meet 4 - 5 pm or 5 - 6 pm). Participants will register for one meeting day and one meeting time.
Open To: Ages 6 years old and older
Location: Tennis Courts at Rotary Park
Fees: $45 per participant
 Registration: Ends April 30th (space is limited).
Summer It Up!

Join Nixa Parks and Recreation for Summer It Up! The schedule is packed with field trips, activities, games, crafts, contests, guest speakers, and much, much more! The day camp is offered Monday through Friday (with the exception of Memorial Day), from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. The program is open to children ages 5 to 12 years old; entering Kindergarten - 6th grade.
 
Summer camp will begin May 22nd and end the day Nixa Public Schools start school for the 2020-2021 school year. The fees for the program are as follows: $25 (per family) registration fee, Members (per week) $96.50, Non-Members (per week) $110.
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Nixa Parks and Recreation
701 N. Taylor Way,
Nixa MO 65714
 (417)725-5486
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